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  1. ROAD SAFETYPremiumFive dead state-wide as South West sees Easter traffic spike

  2. REGIONAL NEWSPremiumShelterbags offer relief for Busselton’s homeless

  3. WA NEWS PremiumFour hospitalised after Easter Sunday Caves Road crash

  4. REGIONAL ARTSPremiumContemporary Woman exhibition opens in Yallingup

  5. ACCESSIBLE BEACHESPremiumBusselton beach path allows all to enjoy the ocean

Chestnut Brae Sweet Chestnut Farm owner John Stanley said he hopes to showcase agritourism ideas coming out of the South West.

AGRITOURISMPremiumSW agritourism leaders head to global conference in Scotland

Leaders in the South West’s agritourism space have been invited to the first international agritourism conference, set to be held in Scotland in June. 

Madelin Hayes

South West representatives Robyn Dart, Megan Reynolds, Dianne Bower, Judith Nicholls and David Squire.

CroquetPremiumSouth West talent on show at croquet championships

South West croquet players will take centre stage this week with the region strongly represented at one of Australia’s most prestigious national championships.

Jack Penniment

BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 7: Jack Robinson of Australia prior to surfing in Heat 16 of Round Two at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 7, 2026 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Ed Sloane/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumJack Robinson knocked out of Bells Beach Pro

Reigning Bells Beach Pro champion Jack Robinson has had his title defence cut short after bowing out in his round two World Surf League heat. 

Jack Penniment

Busselton's Joan Harlow celebrated her 107th birthday at the Busselton Jetty on Monday.

Feeling FantasticBusselton’s Joan Harlow celebrates 107th birthday

Busselton resident Joan Harlow has celebrated an incredible milestone this week, marking her 107th birthday with a gathering at the Busselton Jetty.

Madelin Hayes

fuelwatch

WA NewsCommentsSouth West servos among dozens without fuel ahead of Easter

The number of WA service stations with dry pumps has risen on Thursday as the fuel crisis continues to impact Australians. SEE THE FULL LIST. 

Tegwen Bescoby

A teen was airlifted to Perth for treatment following a dangerous driving incident in Cowaramup. 

DANGEROUS DRIVINGPremiumCowaramup man charged following dangerous driving incident

A teenager was airlifted to Perth with serious injuries following an alleged dangerous driving incident in Cowaramup. 

Madelin Hayes

Macklin Flynn recently won the 2026 Open Men’s State title.

SurfingPremiumPremiumMargaret River Pro Trials field is set with local’s ready

The next generation of Western Australian surfers are getting their shot to join the big time at the Relationships Australia Margaret River Pro Trials Friday April 10 at Surfers Point.

Dunsborough in a huddle.

FootballPremiumPremiumSharks remaining positive after slow start

It’s not all doom and gloom for Dunsborough Sharks after two losses to start the South West Football league season with coach Chayce Creedy confident his troops are ready.

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Dunsborough Primary student Jaz Mutch and Dunsborough Primary School board chair Barb Black.

WATER BILL PremiumPremium$135,000 water bill draining Dunsborough Primary resources

Dunsborough Primary School is being forced to shoulder water bills as high as $135,000 – a staggering cost that exceeds the salary of a full-time teacher.

Grand Hotel, Marlene Dietrich by Tammy Andrews.

REGIONAL ARTSPremiumContemporary Woman exhibition opens in Yallingup

Yallingup Galleries will spotlight four West Australian female artists in a new exhibition opening this weekend.

Madelin Hayes

Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay members Shelley O’Brien, Graeme Atherton, Debbie Mastaglia and Chris White with a shelter bag.

REGIONAL NEWSPremiumShelterbags offer relief for Busselton’s homeless

A simple piece of gear is making a meaningful difference for people experiencing homelessness in Busselton, offering protection and comfort.

Madelin Hayes

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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The West Australian exclusive
ConstructionPremium
The West Australian exclusive
From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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AFLCommentsPremium
analysis
How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Regional News

The Earth. Ocean. Weave. exhibition will be on display at Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre next month.

New exhibitionPremiumCommunity transforms marine debris into art for a cause

A powerful new exhibition — Earth. Ocean. Weave. — will open next month celebrating the creativity, collaboration, and environmental care of the Esperance community.

Neil Watkinson

House manager Robyn McCleery, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Minister Jessica Stojkovski, One Tree Community Services director Irina Cattalini, deputy shire president Ross Norris and shire chief executive Ty Matson cut the ribbon to open the Leonora Safe House.

Safe housePremiumLeonora Safe House opens to support victims of violence

A newly opened safe house in Leonora will deliver crisis accommodation for women and children escaping family and domestic violence in the northern Goldfields.

Isabella Davis

Blues singer and songwriter Minnie Marks.

Esperance showPremiumFree entry to Minnie Marks blues gig in Esperance on Sunday

A blues singer and songwriter will showcase her “guitar wizardry” in Esperance this weekend, with the previously ticketed show now free to attend.

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan lit Molotov cocktail in trailer of family’s vehicle

A sleep-deprived man with a history of drug-induced psychosis lit a Molotov cocktail in the trailer of a vehicle occupied by a family of four, including two children, who drove off unaware of the danger.

Augusta's Turner Street Jetty.

CAPITAL WORKSPremiumPremiumAMR Shire opens tender offer for Turner Street Jetty works

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has opened the tender for the Turner Street Jetty replacement project. 

Pitbull Services’ Travis Brophy, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission’s Regan Brewer, Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Pitbull Services’ Jamie Rae Brophy, and Shire of Coolgardie president Paul WIlcox at the regional economic development grants announcement this week

RED GrantsPremiumPremiumSix businesses share $635,000 in economic development grants

Six Goldfields-Esperance businesses will receive funding for projects that expand and diversify their operations under the latest round of the State Government’s regional economic development grants program.

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This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

WA News

QFA943, which was destined for Perth, was due to land back in Brisbane after a mechanical issue was noticed on Monday night.

AviationComments WA bound plane forced to fly in circles amid tech issue

A Qantas plane bound for Perth was diverted to Brisbane and forced to circle for almost three hours due to a ‘mechanical issue’ on Monday night. 

Caleb Runciman

CCTV footage of the dog attack reveals the horrific scenes as the Dianella woman fights to protect her pets life from two vicious dogs.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Out-of-control dogs maul Perth woman, kill her beloved pet

A Dianella woman is recovering from surgery and her pet is dead after they were attacked by two dogs on Saturday morning.

Ben Harvey

West Aussie workers have been repaid a staggering $30 million after a wave of payslip blunders left thousands of local families short-changed.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA workers win back $30m after major payroll bungle

West Aussie workers have been repaid a staggering $30 million after a wave of payslip blunders left thousands of local families short-changed. 

A Kojonup woman was refused bail by the Albany Magistrates Court on Monday after she appeared on new drug charges.

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The West Australian exclusive
PremiumAlleged Kojonup drug dealer refused bail after caravan bust

A Kojonup woman allegedly found with more than 30g of methamphetamine and $3400 of drug money has been refused bail, after the court was told she reoffended while on bail for similar charges.

Perth drivers can breathe a sigh of relief when ‘cheap Tuesday’ makes a brief return this week.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth drivers to score cheapest petrol in more than a month

Perth drivers can breathe a sigh of relief when ‘cheap Tuesday’ makes a brief return this week with two servos setting prices not seen in more than a month.

An Albany man has been jailed after he threatened a woman with a machete and stole her phone in Spencer Park.

courtsPremiumJail time for Albany man who threatened woman with machete

An Albany man who swung a machete at a woman in a public park and stole her phone in an attempt to force her to give him methamphetamine was jailed in the Albany District Court last month. 

Jacki Elezovich