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  1. Readers and Writers FestivalPremiumBob Brown shares story of defiance at South West festival

  2. FESTIVAL OF BUSSELTONPremiumFestival of Busselton in doubt as volunteer numbers dwindle

  3. RIDING THE SOUNDWAVEPremiumDunsborough band wins big at California Surf Film Festival

  4. LOCAL THEATREPremiumBusselton’s Weld Theatre to reopen after three-year closure

  5. LOCAL COUNCILPremiumGym discounts proposed as bushfire volunteer numbers drop

The city will remove the electric vehicle charger along the Busselton foreshore.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES Busselton to remove foreshore EV charger

The City of Busselton council has voted to remove the only electric vehicle charger along the foreshore due to the unit approaching end of life and the rise of privately owned chargers within the region.

Madelin Hayes

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

WATER BILL Premium$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.

Madelin Hayes

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

Five people were killed on WA roads over the Easter long weekend.

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

South West police have renewed calls for road safety after an Easter long weekend they say was among the busiest ever on the region’s roads.

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

The 4.5m great white shark at Bunker Bay.

SHARK WATCH4.5m great white steals the show at Bunker Bay

Throwing a line for salmon turned into something far more memorable for a local fisherman at Bunker Bay when a 4.5m great white shark cruised past just metres from shore.

Madelin Hayes

Ken Ackerman and Kathy Smith with Ken's piano in their shed.

HealthPremiumPremiumRetreat offering specialised support for those with dementia

BaptistCare Refresh Retreat will be in Busselton offering specialised dementia services to support people and their carers in living a life full of joy, purpose and connection after diagnosis.

Dunsborough Artist Christian Fletcher will take part in Margaret River Region Open Studios.

Art showcasePremiumPremiumMargaret River Region Open Studios set for grand return

More than 150 artists from Busselton to Augusta will open their studio doors this September for the return of Margaret River Region Open Studios.

Panthers' Jack DiLallo, Dunsborough's Zachary Cooper and Panthers' Brady Lenaghan.

FootballPremiumPremiumTwo disappointing results for the Sharks

Wayward kicking for goal cost Dunsborough at home against Carey Park on Saturday evening, losing by 20 points.

Police have charged a 50 year old man after a Dunsborough drug bust.

DRUG BUSTPremiumDunsborough man charged after drug bust

A 50-year-old man from Dunsborough has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a significant quantity of drugs during a search of a local property earlier this week.

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough surf-rock band Psycho Serene took the title of original soundtrack at California’s Oceanside International Surf Film Festival.

RIDING THE SOUNDWAVEPremiumDunsborough band wins big at California Surf Film Festival

Dunsborough surf-rock band Psycho Serene is making waves on the global stage, claiming best original soundtrack at California’s Oceanside International Surf Film Festival.

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
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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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?

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Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative wants government support for drivers.

HITTING THE BRAKES PremiumSouth West taxi drivers struggling amidst fuel prices

A South West taxi booking service is urging the State Government to provide more support for wheelchair taxi driver operators as the rise in fuel prices has left driver’s struggling to continue working.

Rose Patane

A WorkSafe investigation will be launched following a chlorine gas leak at the Collie Mineworkers Memorial Pool.

POOL INVESTIGATIONPremiumNo action to be taken after a chlorine gas leak incident

A WorkSafe investigation into Collie Mineworkers Memorial Pool launched after a chlorine gas leak caused a near-death experience has been completed, with no further action to be taken.

Yousuf Shameel

Collie shire director of operations Brad Grinter, centre, inspects the soccer pitch damage with CEO Phil Anastasakis, left, and shire president Ian Miffling.

WHEELIE VANDALSPremiumVandals strike Collie’s sporting facilities

Vandals have struck Collie’s sporting facilities, leaving future competitions in jeopardy and the Local Government fuming.

Yousuf Shameel

Bronte Macaulay of Australia surfs in Heat 2 of the Round of 16.

SURFINGCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘No pressure’: Part-time Macaulay managing expectations

Despite retiring from full-time competition, Bronte Macaulay has no intentions of relinquishing her crown as the queen of Margaret River surfing just yet.

Bon Marche owner Stephen Craddock.

PASSING THE BATON PremiumPremiumAn iconic Bunbury business is up for sale

It’s an an iconic store in the heart of Bunbury’s CBD, but after 100 years the Craddock family will pass on the reigns to Bon Marche as the business goes up for sale. 

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre general manager Donna Malec with Remy Kent, 7, and the new Colour-In Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Colour the cityColour the city through new book

A new colouring-in book invites locals and visitors to add colour to iconic Kalgoorlie-Boulder sites and tourist attractions. 

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President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

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

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newsPremiumAustralia’s ‘top dogs’ awarded after huge airport hauls

Australia’s hardest working four-legged friends have been recognised for their “critical” work protecting Australia’s borders

Nathan Schmidt

Near-miss incident at the Fitzgerald and Angove streets.

WA NewsVideoCommentsWATCH: AI camera uncovering dozens of near-crashes daily

An AI-powered traffic camera trial has uncovered dozens of close calls every day at one of the city’s busiest intersections, prompting plans for safety upgrades.

Sophie Gannon

City of Vincent mayor Alison Xamon has sparked calls for the East Perth Power Station precint to be unlocked.

EventsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFestival success sparks Power Station precinct revival calls

The City of Vincent mayor wants the full potential of the long-dormant East Perth Power Station precinct unlocked after another successful Perth Festival season.

Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

State PoliticsCommentsCommentsCook’s bold plan to fast-track WA’s industrial future

Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

Day one saw West Aussie wildcard Jack Thomas knock out his competitor in round one.

WA NewsCommentsComments‘Write off’: Storm disrupts WSL Margaret River Pro

The first day of the WSL Margaret River Pro kicked off today with pumping swell. But with a huge storm on the way, it’s unclear when it will be called on again.

An undercover police operation has busted dodgy Perth taxi and rideshare drivers, with one in five cars branded unroadworthy.

PoliceCommentsPremiumSting uncovers dodgy taxi drivers plaguing Perth roads

An undercover police operation has busted dodgy Perth taxi and rideshare drivers, with one in five cars branded unroadworthy.

Ben Harvey