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  1. Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumEPA backs $280m Smiths Beach development after heated debate

  2. SALTWATER BUSSELTONPremiumSaltwater Busselton announces opening in ‘stages’

  3. WIND FARMSPremiumBusselton community voices concern over proposed wind farms

  4. CricketPremiumBulls suffer first defeat of the season

  5. AUSTIN APPELBEE PremiumJoanne Appelbee reacts to fundraiser surpassing $40K

Swimmers hit the water for the 2026 3.6km solo swim.

BUSSELTON JETTY SWIMPremiumSEE THE PHOTOS: 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim

Around 5700 swimmers and plenty more spectators flocked to the Busselton Foreshore over the weekend as the Busselton Jetty Swim made a splash for it’s 31st year. 

Madelin Hayes

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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WA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Caleb Runciman

Wil Powell and grandfather Roy.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Powell family history that changed WA footy

Wil Powell will be representing more than the state when he pulls on the West Australian jumper against Victoria on Saturday. He’ll add another chapter to a family story that is overflowing with footy history.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bunbury Fringe is among the recipients of the State Government arts funding.

ARTS AND CULTUREPremiumSouth West communities receive State Gov arts funding

Regional communities have received a boost for arts and festivals following a $780,000 State Government funding announcement. 

Madelin Hayes

Banana growers fear cyclonic winds could destroy much of their state's crops in an instant. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

WeatherBanana growers hoping cyclone bends around farming hub

Residents in an isolated agricultural hub are bracing for the arrival of a tropical cyclone that could flatten a banana crop which supplies an entire state.

Robyn Wuth

The winner of the 2024 Acquisitive Prize, Spirit of the Sea by Wayne Smith.

LOCAL COUNCIL PremiumCouncil fixes budget error to keep sculpture prize fixture

The Busselton council has agreed to implement an amendment to restore funding for a major local arts prize that was accidentally left out of the 2025-26 budget.

Madelin Hayes

Busselton residents have expressed their dismay over proposed offshore wind projects.

WIND FARMSPremiumPremiumBusselton community voices concern over proposed wind farms

The Busselton community has expressed their dismay over the possibility of offshore wind projects vying for a spot along Geographe Bay.

City of Busselton mayor Phill Cronin said he was proud to see Saltwater nearing completion.

SALTWATER BUSSELTONPremiumPremiumSaltwater Busselton announces opening in ‘stages’

After years of anticipation and delays that have tested community patience, Saltwater Busselton will finally open its doors on May 9, albeit in stages.

World Gym Busselton sales and marketing co-ordinator Erin Fisher said she wasn't suprised by Busselton being ranked WA's fittest city.

FITTEST IN THE WESTBusselton flexes as WA’s fittest city

Busselton has flexed its muscles, being named Western Australia’s fittest city, according to new research that highlights the community’s strong focus on diet and exercise.

POOPS client Lilian Hester and POOPS volunteer Martha Ging with dog, Bobby.

WHO LET THE DOGS OUTPremiumPOOPS call out for more Busselton vollies

POOPS Busselton is calling for more vollies to keep more pets at home with the elderly.

Madelin Hayes

Nick Daicos’ thrilling Margaret River adventure - Explore the stunning south-west WA coastline in style with Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos. AAMI AFL Origin will be delivered with the support of Tourism WA, showcasing the best of the state to fans all over the country AFL / Tourism WA

AFLCommentsPremium‘Absolutely beautiful’: Vic star gushes over WA’s South West

Nick Daicos won’t get any love from WA fans in Saturday’s Origin blockbuster - but the Victorian star has plenty of love for our State’s South West after wining, dining and jet skiing his way around the region.

Jack Penniment

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Police were called when Mr Wong missed appointments and didn’t answer calls.

CourtPremiumMysterious death in filthy Rockingham home exposes NDIS rort

The mysterious death of a man in his squalid Rockingham home after months of neglect by his NDIS-approved care provider has exposed a shocking six-figure rort.

Rebecca Le May

Police were alerted to Jason William Forbes’ purchase of the doll before a search warrant was conducted at his home.

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Police foil chilling plan to kidnap, sexually abuse girl

A Perth predator was making intricate plans to kidnap, sexually abuse and hold captive a child in a modified roof dungeon before child exploitation detectives made a most relieving arrest.

Caleb Runciman

Chris Scott will lead Victoria’s Origin squad.

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WA on high alert for ‘ruthless’ Victorian mentor

AFL Origin is just days away and one man who played under Victorian coach Chris Scott and will be part of the WA team has warned the Geelong boss will be at his ruthless best against Western Australia.

Craig O'Donoghue

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the scene of a suspicious death in Spencer Park.

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Homicide squad questioning man over woman’s death in Albany

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Spencer Park, with a 50-year-old man assisting with enquiries and a set of units under police guard.

Jacki Elezovich and Cameron Newbold

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Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan jailed for raping, secretly recording young nieces

A WA man repeatedly raped and sexually abused his two young nieces, and secretly recorded them in the bathroom for his own sexual gratification. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS

Tegan Guthrie

Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumHaving baby on Kwinana Freeway not on anyone’s birth plan

Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway. 

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Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe dark side of Ozempic experts want you to know about

Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

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UPDATEDPremiumPremium‘To look for a fight’: Brutal protest call

Barnaby Joyce has made a huge call on who is responsible for the violent clashes between police and protesters on Monday night.

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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PremiumWA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

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CBH's Mingenew storage facilities.

Harvest haulBountiful season as Geraldton breaks harvest record

Geraldton grain farmers have seen their largest harvest on record, thanks to storage preparation and lucky weather conditions. 

Sally Q Davies

Wyalkatchem farming family Tameka Baker, Gavin Garner, and Thea Garner pictured with canola grain at CBH’s Cunderdin site.

It’s Raining Grain!CommentsPremiumWA sets new harvest record with colossal 27m tonne of grain

WA has marked its biggest harvest for the record books with the State’s growers producing a whopping 27.35 million tonne of grain — smashing the previous record of 26Mt set in 2022.

Georgia Campion

There is a quiet but important difference between being given something and earning it. 

Pom in OzEarning something carries more weight than being given it

There is a quiet but important difference between being given something and earning it. Anyone who has saved for months, skipped a few luxuries, worked overtime or tightened the belt knows it instinctively. 

Derek Goforth

Helen Guille-Harvey, owner of Geraldton Floral Studio.

Cupid’s dayPremiumPremiumLove is in the air in Geraldton this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air this weekend in Geraldton, as couples get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday with local businesses primed to help make it happen. 

Celeste Van Der Merwe of Driving Miss Daisy Kalgoorlie.

Care servicePremiumPremiumCare-based transport for those who need it most

A new driving service will soon be available in the Goldfields with a focus on care-based transport and companionship.

Qantas intends to operate four additional passenger services between Geraldton and Perth using Fokker 100 aircraft.

Travel‘High demand’ flight definition still unclear

Capped prices on “high demand” flights will rise from July, but confusion remains over exactly when the travelling public will be faced with those higher fares.

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China’s property market, once accounting for more than a quarter of the economy, has seen its annual sales volume halve in just four years.

CNBC newsPremiumS&P bets China property slump will be worse than expected

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its forecast for China property sales this year, barely two months into 2026.

Evelyn Cheng

Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

Elon Musk's mega-merger

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumSpaceX primed to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.

Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny

The plans were discussed at a “Critical Minerals Ministerial” in Washington this week

CNBC newsPremiumUS proposes minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

The US on Wednesday unveiled new initiatives to mobilise allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, including coordinated price floors.

Dylan Butts

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A person travelled through Perth Airport while infectious with measles. Getty

NEWSPremiumDeadly disease alert issued for major airport

An urgent alert has been issued to Aussies in one state after a person travelled through an airport while infectious with a highly contagious disease.

Jessica Paul

A woman was rushed to hospital with critical injuries after crashing an e-scooter in Como on Friday morning. 7NEWS

WA NewsE-scooter rider fighting for life after horror crash in Como

The woman was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after losing control and crashing.

Caleb Runciman

Concept plans for the proposed Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct.

Project updateCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumLocals furious as $75m waste facility plans move forward

The first stage of the $75 million project will include a waste transfer station, community recycling centre, and materials recovery facility, but a proposed waste-to-energy plant has raised local concerns.

Wyalkatchem farming family Tameka Baker, Gavin Garner, and Thea Garner pictured with canola grain at CBH’s Cunderdin site.

It’s Raining Grain!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA sets new harvest record with colossal 27m tonne of grain

WA has marked its biggest harvest for the record books with the State’s growers producing a whopping 27.35 million tonne of grain — smashing the previous record of 26Mt set in 2022.

Richard Goyder , Kerry Stokes and Premier Roger Cook.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsTop honour for ‘one of footy’s greatest supporters’

Kerry Stokes has been awarded Life Membership of the AFL for his significant contribution to the game.

The man appeared before Perth Magistrates Court today, after police charged him with indecently dealing with a child under the age of 13.

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth man charged with indecently assaulting child at pool

A Landsdale man has been charged by police after allegedly indecently assaulting a child at an Embleton aquatic centre on Sunday. 

Katherine Kraayvanger