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  1. WIND FARMSPremiumBusselton council votes down wind farm inquiry motion

  2. Ringtail Tally PremiumSigns raise awareness on western ringtail possum crisis

  3. SAFER STREETSPremiumCouncil calls for safer pedestrian crossings in Dunsborough

  4. MENTAL HEALTH PremiumSouth West music video highlights mental health support

  5. WAGE ACTIONPremiumABC South West staff strike for better wages

New cabins at Aravina Estate feature views to the vineyard and lake beyond.

TourismPremiumAravina Estates launches ‘Aravina Escapes’ vineyard stays

South West winery Aravina Estate has expanded into accommodation with the launch of 21 cabins at its Yallingup property.

Madelin Hayes

Supper Club's Brendan Pratt and Tai Yokoyama.

FOOD & WINEPremiumBusselton’s Supper Club launches new event line-up

Busselton foodies can look forward to a line-up of new one-night-only events at Supper Club in the cooler months, with seasonal produce front and centre. 

Madelin Hayes

Former Busselton SHS student Joshua Snow has been named a 2026 Sir John Monash Scholar.

EDUCATIONFormer Busselton student named a Sir John Monash Scholar

Former Busselton Senior High student Joshua Snow has been named a 2026 Sir John Monash Scholar – one of Australia’s most prestigious postgraduate honours.

Madelin Hayes

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam is calling for more support and services in the South West for regional healthcare.

REGIONAL HEALTH PremiumLibby Mettam slams State Government over regional healthcare

Concerns over regional healthcare have boiled over in Parliament, with Vasse MLA Libby Mettam accusing the State Government of failing some of the South West’s most vulnerable patients.

Madelin Hayes

Brownes Dairy CEO Natalie Sarich-Dayton.

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Brownes examining delivery models as fuel crisis deepens

WA’s oldest dairy forced to closely examine the sustainability of its delivery model to cafes, restaurants and other customers in response to the Iran war-induced fuel crisis.

Cheyanne Enciso

Cyclist Phil Renshaw has participated in the Hawaiian Ride for Youth for 16 years.

MENTAL HEALTHHawaiian Ride for Youth stops in Busselton

Around 40 cyclists rode into Busselton as part of the annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth, delivering an important message to young people about speaking up and seeking help for mental health

Madelin Hayes

The Reflections Mural at Wellington Dam in Collie by artist Guido Van Helten.

‘Serious Conversation’PremiumPremiumClimate action missing in ‘conversation’ on water security

The State Government has been urged to get serious on climate change after launching a new document aiming to spark ‘conversation’ around WA’s long-term water security.

The 2025 Grazing Matcher Program participants learned from the experts with hands-on exercises and group discussions.

FarmingPremiumPremiumGrazers invited to Geocatch’s 2026 Grazing Matcher program

Registrations are now open for a program to help grazers in the Geographe region enhance productivity and profitability while minimising environmental impacts.

Matt Jamieson addresses his troops.

SWFLPremiumPremiumMagpies soar while Sharks flounder

There were highs and lows in round one of the South West Football League season, with double delight for the Magpies but a pair of defeats for the Sharks on Saturday. 

Cowaramup Bulls celebrate with the cup.

CricketPremiumBulls go back-to-back in dominant fashion against Saints

Cowaramup Bulls once again proved too strong for the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A-grade, going back-to-back in dominant fashion at Cowaramup Oval on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered marsupials endemic to the South West of WA.

Ringtail Tally PremiumSigns raise awareness on western ringtail possum crisis

If you are walking down the foreshore in Broadwater you may find some confronting signs aimed at raising awareness to an iconic South West marsupial.  

Craig Duncan

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The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

St John WA patient transport officer Bec Thompson was on the other side of the windshield when a naked man smashed his head through the front of the ambulance she was driving.

HealthVideoPremiumParamedic relives ‘traumatic’ moment man headbutts ambulance

A St John WA worker has told of how she feared for her life when a naked man allegedly smashed his head through the windshield of an ambulance, as new figures reveal a spike in violence towards paramedics. 

Claire Sadler

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

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The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

St John WA patient transport officer Bec Thompson was on the other side of the windshield when a naked man smashed his head through the front of the ambulance she was driving.

HealthVideoPremiumPremiumParamedic relives ‘traumatic’ moment man headbutts ambulance

A St John WA worker has told of how she feared for her life when a naked man allegedly smashed his head through the windshield of an ambulance, as new figures reveal a spike in violence towards paramedics. 

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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PremiumConvicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Health+MedicineCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInside the devastating reality of surviving childhood cancer

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

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Several sporting events have been postponed in Geraldton due to cyclone Narelle.

Cyclone NarellePremiumNarelle forces rare weekend without sport in Geraldton

It’s not often the sports-mad town of Geraldton has a weekend without any sport on, but the local scene is beginning to feel the effects of cyclone Narelle before the system even reaches the Mid West.

Rebecca Ruthven

Photos by Wallcliffe Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

FIRE BANPremiumAutumn burning period to come into effect on March 29

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will transition into the Autumn Restricted Burning Period on Sunday March 29.. 

Will Corbett

Blue was one of the suggested background colours.

Showing the flagPremiumRavensthorpe to have official flag

The Shire of Ravensthorpe will soon have its own official flag, displaying the shire logo on a plain background of either blue, green or white.

Isabella Davis

George Giudice at the Back Beach emergency access point.

Emergency servicesSurf club wants Back Beach emergency access upkeep

The City of Greater Geraldton council is working on a solution with the Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club to keep the emergency access clear at Back Beach. 

Attorney General Tony Buti

Youth crimePremiumPremiumBoxing, mentoring at heart of new youth crime program

WA’s Attorney-General Tony Buti pulled no punches in Geraldton on Thursday when highlighting a new initiative combining boxing and mentoring in a bid to stop kids on bail from reoffending.

Norseman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service’s Pania Turner, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, NVFR’s Victoria Watson and Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ Kelsi Wells.

New tankerPremiumPremiumNorseman fire and rescue service gets new tanker vehicle

The Norseman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service’s worn-out light tanker vehicle has been replaced as part of the State Government’s emergency services levy funding program.

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

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Jalen Smith is taking part in the Corporate Rumble charity boxing event on Saturday.

WA NewsTragic reason tradie is gloving up for boxing blockbuster

Motivated by crippling loss and will to change, Jalen Smith is one of 30 fighters who tonight, will put it all on the line. 

Brooke Rolfe

York farmers Erin and Adrian Emin on their farm just out of York. They are among the thousands of growers concerned about fuel and fertiliser shortages.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFuel, fertiliser shortage threatens WA’s $7 billion harvest

WA grain growers are facing a ‘Wheatbelt recession’ which will flow through the entire State as fuel and fertiliser shortages threaten to derail what was shaping as the perfect start to the season.

Rhianna Mitchell

Left to right: The front of Amanda Sander's house after the cyclone, pre-cyclone.

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CommentsWA local buys $1200 flight to assess cyclone damage to house

One West Aussie has been left scrambling to get to Exmouth to assess the damage to their property after cyclone Narelle battered the town.

The code of conduct will be imposed despite the council not voting to approve it.

‘eat my shorts’PremiumPremiumAlbany council bins code of conduct over nuances of ‘facts’

Albany council have dismissed a policy governing councillors’ code of conduct after some expressed concerns that a clause asking members to share factual information was a “mechanism for silencing dissent”.

DFES commissioner Darren Klemm speaks while Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia watches in the background..

State PoliticsCommentsCommentsRED ALERT: Stay inside as monster cyclone maintains power

Exmouth has been ‘severely impacted’ and authorities are warning the danger is not over as monster cyclone Narelle tracks south.

Petrol stations out of fuel - Ampol Foodary Broome

WA NewsVideoCommentsREVEALED: Full list of WA service stations without fuel

More WA service stations are without fuel on Friday as the State continues to grapple with shortages.

Taylor Renouf