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  1. LITTLE BAY PLAYPremiumSouth West’s first imaginative play centre opens doors

  2. CINEFESTOZPremiumCinefestOz 2026 launches at Orana Cinema in Busselton

  3. CINEFESTOZPremiumCinefestOz 2026 line-up revealed with over 100 films on show

  4. TrailsPremiumContractor locked in for parts of 109km Wadandi Track

  5. VINTAGE SEASONPremiumMargaret River vintage delivers excellent results

Past Apex Club of Busselton president Allen Hingston, current president Cam Edwards and past president Peter Rann.

MILESTONE CELEBRATEDPremium Busselton Apex to celebrate 70 years of helping community

The Apex Club of Busselton is preparing to mark 70 years of helping out in the community with a commemorative dinner next month. 

Madelin Hayes

Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group member Des Donnelly, Busselton CWA secretary Leanne Green and CWA vice-president Anthea Cornish.

FOREST UNDER THREATPremiumCall for help to eradicate arum lily in Ludlow Tuart Forest

Concern is growing over the spread of invasive arum lilies through the Ludlow Tuart Forest, with a local restoration group warning the weed is threatening the health of the world’s last remaining tuart forest

Madelin Hayes

Those experiencing homelessness in Busselton are being invited to participate in a survey during Connections Week.

HOMELESSNESS PremiumCommunity urged to complete Busselton homelessness survey

A leading homelessness advocate is calling on those experiencing homelessness in Busselton to take part in a survey to build a clearer picture of housing needs and broader support in Busselton.

Madelin Hayes

Matt Corby is set to headline the 2026 Good Day Sunshine Festival line-up.

GOOD DAY SUNSHINEPremiumMatt Corby to headline 2026 Good Day Sunshine

Australian music favourite Matt Corby has been unveiled as the headline performer in the star-studded Good Day Sunshine Festival line-up set to hit Margaret River this October.

Madelin Hayes

Former Fremantle AFLW star Ebony Antonio helped Dunsborough secure their first win of the season.

FootballPremiumFreo legends help Sharks secure first win of the season

Dunsborough received a major boost on Saturday as Fremantle AFLW legends Kara and Ebony Antonio pulled on the Sharks jumper for their South West Football League women’s clash with Donnybrook.

Jack Penniment

MSWA senior fundraising events officer Samantha Judkins, fundraising events manager Danielle McConnell and community fundraising events officer Trish Watson outside the Bunbury MSWA centre to launch the Bunbury Swim.

SPLASH FOR A GOOD CAUSE PremiumMSWA’s Bunbury Swim returns in September

After a successful return to the South West in 2025, MSWA’s Bunbury Swim will return next month to help raise money and awareness for a good cause. 

Rose Patane

Busselton Courthouse.

HORROR CRASHPremiumPremiumDriver admits causing crash that killed 15yo

A teenage driver who was due to stand trial over a crash that killed a 15-year-old girl has changed his plea to guilty on all charges.

South West regional cancer prevention coordinator Emma Handreck, Bunbury cancer support coordinator Laurae Delane and Dot’s Place Bunbury volunteer Sylvia Griffin.

Daffodil DayPremiumPremiumSouth West marks 40 years of Daffodil Day

The South West is gearing up to turn yellow for Daffodil Day’s 40 year anniversary this August, as Cancer Council WA aims to raise more than $5.5 million nationally for cancer research.

Busselton-Margaret River’s winning B-section women's side at the 2026 senior women’s country week.

CricketPremiumPremiumBMRCA looking to raid rivals with inaugural women’s team

Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association are set to raid their local rivals, with an inaugural women’s team aiming to join the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association. 

Michael Kent on the tools with club vice-president Luke Gaunt.

FootballPremiumBusselton Wanderers volunteer recognised as a local legend

A passion for helping others and strengthening community has seen Busselton Wanderers Junior Football Club volunteer Michael Kent recognised among Australia’s grassroots footy heroes.

Jack Penniment

Dunsborough Sharks Auskickers played at half-time of the AFL game at Hands Oval between North Melbourne and Fremantle earlier this year.

FootballPremiumSouth West football participation continues to surge

Football participation across the South West continues to climb, with Auskick, Superkick and community football numbers all recording growth in 2026.

Jack Penniment

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Jarrad Russell Ernest Wrightson.

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Jail for ex-Comancheros over failed $1m cemetery stash plot

Two men who were caught by an undercover cop in a bizarre money laundering scheme that involved burying $1m at a Perth cemetery and was orchestrated by Comanchero kingpin Raymond Cilli have been jailed.

Ben Harvey & Melissa Sheil

A sickening video has emerged appearing to show two Perth private school students torturing a defenseless native black swan by forcing vape smoke down its throat.

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Perth teens film sickening attack on defenceless black swan

A sickening video has emerged appearing to show two Perth private school students torturing a defenceless native black swan by forcing vape smoke down its throat.

Charlton Hart

The firebombed car outside the Wiluna police station.

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Firebombing exposes native title feud at boiling point

A car firebombing outside a WA police station has exposed an escalating battle for control of an Aboriginal group that holds the keys to major mining approvals.

Adrian Rauso

New KPMG chief executive John Sams.

AccountingCommentsPremiumKPMG ‘evaluating options’ amid talk of big job cuts

The under-pressure audit and consulting firm insists it has not yet settled on cuts, despite talk its workforce will be reduced by up to 10 per cent.

Sean Smith

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A woman who was caught in a car with a trafficable quantity of meth, illegal weapons and cannabis has been granted bail until her next court hearing.

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Bail for woman accused of trafficable meth haul in car

A woman allegedly caught during a traffic stop in Mt Barker with a huge meth haul in her car along with illegal weapons has been granted bail. 

Jacki Elezovich

Police from the major crash investigation section are trying to determine the cause of the collision.

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Two dead, child critical after crash near WA tourist town

A serious crash near Shark Bay on Monday has killed two people and critically injured a 12-year-old child, who is receiving treatment on an emergency jet flight back to Perth.

Caleb Runciman

Jarrad Russell Ernest Wrightson.

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PremiumJail for ex-Comancheros over failed $1m cemetery stash plot

Two men who were caught by an undercover cop in a bizarre money laundering scheme that involved burying $1m at a Perth cemetery and was orchestrated by Comanchero kingpin Raymond Cilli have been jailed.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the 2026 Met Gala.

EntertainmentCommentsCommentsHugh Jackman’s ‘one-of-a-kind’ move with girlfriend

Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend Sutton Foster are taking their relationship to new heights by collaborating on a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ wellness retreat for women.

The firebombed car outside the Wiluna police station.

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PremiumFirebombing exposes native title feud at boiling point

A car firebombing outside a WA police station has exposed an escalating battle for control of an Aboriginal group that holds the keys to major mining approvals.

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Ann-Marie, James, 8, and Lylah Widdison, 11, are getting ready to sleep in their car for one night for Homelessness Week.

Homelessness WeekPremiumLocals urged to sleep in cars to spread homeless message

Sleeping in your car does not sound cosy or comfortable, yet it is a reality for many Australians who have no other option. 

Sienna Seychell

Major crash investigation section officers are investigating a crash in Myalup at the weekend.

POLICE PremiumInvestigations underway after a crash in Myalup

Major crash investigation section officers are appealing for witnesses as they investigate a crash which occurred in Myalup at the weekend. 

Rose Patane

New intensive dairy facilities, including those that use free stall barns, dairy dry lots, loose housing barns and feed pads, are most likely to be target by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulations.

regulationPremiumDWER unlikely to target existing intensive dairy facilities

Industry expert explains what it means for dairies to have been lumped in with feedlotters under environmental licensing regulations at an industry breakfast on Thursday.

Melissa Pedelty

A Binningup resident has called for a bus service to be implemented.

Connecting CommunityPremiumPremiumBinningup residents call for bus services

Helping provide independence and removing pressures off individuals are some of the reasons why a Binningup resident says implementing a new bus service in the town would be a good idea for the small town. 

Harvey police station officer-in-charge Leighton Kirk is passionate about a strong community connection and a victim focus.

TAKING LEAD PremiumPremiumMeet Harvey’s new officer-in-charge

Establishing a strong community connection and a victim focus are among the top priorities of Harvey Police Station’s newest officer-in-charge 

The Shire of Harvey council voted to formally apply for city status in May.

CITY STATUS PremiumPremiumShire of Harvey receives update on city status progress

The Shire of Harvey has provided an update on the progress for city status after meeting with Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley last week. 

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Michael Burry, former head of Scion Capital Group.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBurry of The Big Short fame says we’re near ‘1987-type fall’

Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still end in a sharp sell-off reminiscent of the 1987 stock-market crash.

Yun Li

BP chief executive Meg ONeill.

CNBC newsPremiumBP profit more than doubles, Trump blasts Big Oil

BP on Tuesday reported a sharp upswing in second-quarter profit, as energy supermajors reap massive profits from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the US and Iran.

Sam Meredith

Android figures at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US.

TechnologyCommentsPremiumGoogle loses fight on record $6.8 billion antitrust fine

Europe’s top court has dismissed the tech giant’s appeals against the 2018 EU ruling.

Arjun Kharpal

Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and were split over whether they expect to raise rates this year.

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Warsh’s taskforces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Fed chair Kevin Warsh stuck to his long-stated belief in his first press conference on Wednesday that ‘inflation is a choice.’

Matt Peterson

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Police and firefighters at the scene of the early morning vehicle fire on Railway Terrace.

CrimePremiumMan charged after vehicle inferno sparks emergency response

An alleged deliberately lit car fire jolted residents in Perth’s east awake this morning as angry flames threatened surrounding homes.

Brooke Rolfe

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FINANCEPremiumBleak outlook for major Aussie super stock

Shares in a major Aussie miner tied to millions of superannuation balances could take a hit with more signs of trouble linked to a mine in northern WA.

Blair Jackson

A man accused of a string of child sex abuse offences has been extradited from Melbourne to face court in Western Australia.

CrimePremiumPremiumMan extradited to Perth faces string of child abuse charges

A man accused of a string of child sex abuse offences has been extradited from Melbourne to face court in Western Australia.

Results from the annual tests sat in March by more than 1.2 million students from Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 also show some downward trends in literacy, with thousands more students identified as needing extra support for reading and for writing.

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Concerning’ NAPLAN results show WA’s Year 3 kids struggling

Numeracy results for WA’s Year 3 students have plunged to their lowest level in four years, latest NAPLAN results reveal — with nearly 40 per cent of children struggling to add up, subtract or multiply.

Year 3 students from St Denis Catholic Primary School in Joondanna.

EducationCommentsCommentsNAPLAN results at St Denis School buck national trend

At St Denis School in Joondanna, classroom teachers took a quiet moment to celebrate after finding out how their students fared in the annual tests of reading, writing, spelling, grammar and maths skills.

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WEATHERPremiumBack-to-back cold fronts to hit Aus capital

One Aussie state’s lengthy dry spell is finally set to break, with back-to-back cold fronts, heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast over the week.

Josephine Quattrocchi