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  1. SISTER CITYBusselton and Sugito celebrate 30 years of sister city ties

  2. GUN CRACKDOWNPremiumYallingup Siding man charged during national gun crackdown

  3. Courts & JusticePremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

  4. FINDING FRIENDSHIPPremiumDunsborough founded app aims to tackle loneliness

  5. STATE GOVERNMENT PremiumBunbury MLA Don Punch continues to face mounting pressure

Up to 70 students from a range of employers are set to be trained each year at the facility.

GRANT FUNDING PremiumRound nine of a State Government grant program has opened

Round nine of the State Government’s regional economic development grants has opened, giving South West businesses the chance to apply for funding for local projects.  

Rose Patane

Lachie the Shih Tzu looked very handsome in his Halloween costume.

TRICK-OR-TREATPremiumKeeping your dog safe from a Halloween fright

As Halloween celebrations get under way through the South West, dog owners are being reminded to take extra precautions to keep their four-legged friends safe at the weekend.

Seth Carter

The Pevan & Sarah show is coming to Busselton this November.

EDUCATIONPremiumClassroom rockstars Pevan & Sarah heading to Busselton

Beloved primary school ‘edutainment’ duo Pevan & Sarah are bringing their high-energy musical to Saltwater in Busselton on Tuesday, November 10 as part of their biggest national tour to date.

Seth Carter

Florence and Allegra Sands enjoy a toffee apple at the 2025 Busselton Show.

FUN ON SHOWPremiumBusselton Show returns to Churchill Park this weekend

Excitement is building as the Busselton Show returns to Churchill Park this weekend, packed with traditional country show favourites.

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton council has delayed public comment on a Dunsborough town centre plan.

TOWN PLANPremiumDunsborough town centre design plan put on hold

A plan shaping the future look of Dunsborough’s town centre has been put on hold, with councillors voting to delay public consultation

Madelin Hayes

Bookings are now open for Seniors Week activities in Busselton between November 9 and 13.

SENIORS WEEKPremiumSeniors Week activities return to Busselton in Dunsborough

From chair yoga to memoir writing and free community lunches, Seniors Week is back for 2026.

Madelin Hayes

The Ludlow Art Prize will host its biggest exhibition to date in 2026.

ART PRIZEPremiumPremiumRestoration group prepares for biggest Ludlow Art Prize yet

The Ludlow Art Prize is preparing for its biggest exhibition yet, aiming to bring awareness to the critically endangered Tuart Forest.

A 200ha site is set to be the future location of the Boyanup saleyards.

developmentPremiumPremiumBoyanup saleyards set to have new home

Boyanup’s controversial saleyards is set to have a new home, according to the Shire of Capel, which presented the details of its highly anticipated agribusiness precinct for the first time this week.

Jetty Toastmasters celebrated 20 years of helping people find their voice.

WHOLESOMEPremiumPremiumJetty Toastmasters celebrates 20 years in Busselton

For 20 years, locals looking to conquer their fear of public speaking, pitch a business, or deliver a memorable wedding toast have had shared sanctuary on the corner of Albert Street and Bussell Highway

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

ROAD SAFETY PremiumSpooky campaign alerts drivers about the risks of fatigue

“Silent killer” is the term being used to describe fatigue as part of the State Government’s new horror-themed road safety campaign launched earlier this month

Rose Patane

Busselton-Margaret River’s Myla Gallagher celebrates taking a wicket.

CricketPremiumBusselton-Margaret River unable to back up round one win

Harvey-Benger secured a 28-run win over Busselton-Margaret River Tigers at Barnard Park on Sunday, with the fixture marking the Tigers’ first home game of their inaugural women’s cricket season.

Jack Penniment

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Haydn Thomas Mansell is on trial for careless driving causing death after a rail-crossing crash involving his wife.

courtsPremiumMoments in lead-up to fatal rail-crossing crash revealed

Officers from major crash have revealed the moments leading up to the crash that killed Cailee Mansell, with the vehicle’s speed and time of braking key parts of evidence given in day two of the trial. 

Jacki Elezovich

A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

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Paul Patrick Mulligan pictured outside District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumDrunk-driver who left cyclist for dead jailed

A ‘callous’ drunk-driver hit a cyclist and left him for dead because he feared the consequences had police caught him drink-driving, a court has been told.

Hannah Cross

Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing. 

Jessica Evensen

Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremiumPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PremiumPICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

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Kaitlyn Henderson and Jenni Holder from Kalgoorlie Newsagency celebrate the sale of the division one winning ticket.

☺️💙Video‘Honey, don’t forget Lotto’: Timely text delivers $1.5m win

A simple text, a smiley face and a blue heart. One lucky West Aussie almost missed the chance of a lifetime.

Rosa Griffith

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

Road safety PremiumHorror-themed video warns drivers about dangers of fatigue

A “disturbing” new road safety campaign portraying fatigue as a sinister figure lurking behind tired drivers has been launched regionally to help warn drivers about the “silent killer”.

Tegan Guthrie

The refurbished Caravelle on display.

New season Weather plays a part in low-key start to new sailing season

Adverse weather conditions on Saturday prevented sailors from participating in their sail past to kick off the 2026-2027 season at Princess Royal Sailing Club. 

Des Beeck

A starling perched in a tree.

AI vs BirdsPremiumPremiumAI-powered program to track European starlings kicks off

A program to detect European starlings using artificial intelligence has kicked off along WA’s south coast in an attempt to protect grain, livestock and fruit.

Shire of Dundas president Laurene Bonza.

Water storagePremiumPremiumStrain on Norseman water storage

The Shire of Dundas has advocated to the water minister and Water Corporation to increase Norseman’s water capacity, voicing concerns of insufficient storage due to increased mining activity in the area.

Coolgardie sign as you head west.

Medical servicesPremiumPremiumShire of Coolgardie medical services examined

Medical services in Coolgardie and Kambalda have undergone review as the local government seeks to address delivery gaps in the shire.

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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Police allege that between 1.30pm and 1.40pm, the 41-year-old lit several fires along the firebreak. 

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Woman accused of fire behind Perth Airport chaos identified

A Kalamunda woman is facing arson charges after allegedly lighting multiple fires along a Forrestfield firebreak.

Hannah Cross

Homes were threatened by flames after a woman allegedly lit several fires in Perth Hills. Nine News

NewsPremiumMajor bushfire allegedly lit by woman

A raging bushfire that threatened homes and caused airport chaos was allegedly deliberately started by a woman using a “mobile heat source”.

Alexandra Feiam

Among those embracing the dress-up spirit are Sophie Farrar, Brandon Kell and Austin Lawrence, pictured as Eeyore, Ghostface and Jurassic Park palaeontologist Alan Grant.

WA NewsMovie fright night gets into the spirit of Halloween

West Australians are getting into the ghoulish spirit, dusting off their fancy dress costumes for what is being touted as WA’s biggest-ever night of Halloween partying.

Kaitlyn Henderson and Jenni Holder from Kalgoorlie Newsagency celebrate the sale of the division one winning ticket.

☺️💙Video‘Honey, don’t forget Lotto’: Timely text delivers $1.5m win

A simple text, a smiley face and a blue heart. One lucky West Aussie almost missed the chance of a lifetime.

A Ballajura family has been left shaken after their car was set alight outside their home in the early hours of Friday morning.

CrimeBallajura family’s car torched in brazen midnight attack

A Ballajura family has been left shaken after their car was set alight outside their home in the early hours of Friday morning.

Esther Oh named WA’s Australian of the Year 2027 for her work transforming healthcare.

WA NewsPremiumTelehealth innovator named WA’s Australian of the Year

Telehealth innovator Esther Oh has been named the 2027 Australian of the Year for WA, recognising her incredible work transforming access to health specialists for those living remotely.

Oliver Lane