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  1. Ambulance RampingPremiumAmbulance ramping still rampant at Bunbury Regional Hospital

  2. Homelessness weekPremiumSleeping out to raise awareness for homelessness

  3. FIGHTING CANCER PremiumSuperKids SuperHeroes fundraiser smashes $500,000 goal

  4. Possums in perilPremiumPets causing chaos for wildlife carers

  5. BasketballPremiumImproved season set foundations for future: Slammers coach

Daryn and Caroline Hardy stroll through Blackwood River.

TALE OF SUPPORT PremiumLife in regions comes with challenges for cancer patient

It almost always starts with that feeling of a lump, which is then followed by a frenzy of treatments, starting with a biopsy, mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Yousuf Shameel

The WA Country hockey sides.

HockeyPremiumWA Country sides filled with SW talent set for Queensland

WA Country sides packed with South West talent are set to head to Queensland for the Hockey Australia Country Championships.

Josh Kempton

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - July 22, 2025: Members of Parliament are sworn in for the 48th Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

My First SpeechPremiumSouth West students compete for ‘first speech’ competition

Students from South West schools may have the chance to bring their vision to Parliament as part of a national “My First Speech” Competition, which opened for South West schools earlier this week. 

Craig Duncan

Players dressed in golf clothes at the Collie Cup 2025.

VolleyballPremiumCollie Cup celebrates its 35th year with a fun weekend

Volleyball players from all over WA made their way to Collie on the weekend to participate in the Collie Coal Cup for its 35th edition.

Yousuf Shameel

Shaun at the Busselton Jetty.

VACATION MODEPremiumAccessible South West mission a success for holidaymaker

When Shaun, who has Cerebral palsy, set his sights on a beachside getaway, his support team made it happen.

Yousuf Shameel

An image from one of the scenes featuring Margaret River's Leeuwin Estate.

destination appealMargaret River’s Leeuwin Estate features in new promotion

Nigella Lawson and Leeuwin Estate feature in the latest national push for the overseas tourism dollar.

Warren Hately

Darcy Foord and Michael Williams.

BENEFITS FOR ALL PremiumPremiumInclusive workplace success in the South West

In a bid to help break down barriers, Geographe Holiday Homes became an inclusive employer and three months in, they are sharing the benefits of opening up their doors to all. 

The Dunsborough branch of the Country Women’s Association has raised funds for a parental wellbeing service.

Chocolate causePremiumPremiumDunsborough CWA raises funds for parenthood support

The efforts of country women in Dunsborough has helped raise $1265 for South West parental wellbeing organisation Radiance South West on World Chocolate Day.

CinefestOz movie crew members Skye Handley, Scarlett Fry, Cameron Dickson, Kathryn Dickson and Natasha Fry.

SHOWING SOONPremiumPremiumStudent filmmakers ‘let it rip’ for annual CinefestOZ prize

Student filmmakers in the South West have “let it rip” for an annual cinema prize as CinefestOZ gears up to share their stories. 

Exterior of the Bunbury Regional Hospital.

under pressurePremiumUnion survey notes alarming health trend

Another survey of health workers has cast a poor light on conditions for employees across the South West, with almost 20 per cent saying they want to change jobs.

Warren Hately

On the banks of the Blackwood River. Michael Ferrante

Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesPremiumElderly hero rescues woman caught in strong river current

The 77-year-old grabbed hold of the woman and managed to drag her towards the river’s edge. 

Amber Lilley

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There was even an appointed security guard present. 

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Secret home casino operating in Perth uncovered by police

There were 18 people crammed into the dining room of a house — including a Crown Casino employee — when officers burst in. 

Jessica Page

On July 15, Christopher Desmond, 72, was riding through Albania on his motorbike when tragedy struck.

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Injured Perth dad stranded in European hospital after crash

A tiny detail in his policy with a well-known insurance company means he has been abandoned overseas with broken bones in his feet, hands, leg and spine.

Caitlin Vinci

Justin Langer has quit the board of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumAnd that’s out! Justin Langer quits Mineral Resources board

The Former Test cricketer’s resignation from the board will take effect from Wednesday.

Sean Smith and Simone Grogan

The case went to the Fair Work Commission after the fired worker claimed wrongful dismissal, but the matter was kept under wraps because the conciliation conference was confidential.

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Non-binary battle as worker fired for calling colleague ‘he’

A 63-year-old Perth man has been sacked from his high-paying job after he called a non-binary colleague ‘he’ instead of ‘they’.

Ben Harvey

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Government ball returns a century after dancefloor murder

It is a little known piece of Perth history that 100 years ago Government House was the scene of a grizzly killing when a glamorous young woman shot her former fiance in the middle of a charity ball.

Kate Emery

On July 15, Christopher Desmond, 72, was riding through Albania on his motorbike when tragedy struck.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Injured Perth dad stranded in European hospital after crash

A tiny detail in his policy with a well-known insurance company means he has been abandoned overseas with broken bones in his feet, hands, leg and spine.

Caitlin Vinci

Justin Langer has quit the board of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnd that’s out! Justin Langer quits Mineral Resources board

The Former Test cricketer’s resignation from the board will take effect from Wednesday.

WA Year 12s who achieve D grades will still be able to pass ATAR subjects and graduate from high school under a reform to impact students from this year.

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CommentsPremiumShock change to ATAR grading system in WA

WA Year 12s will be able to pass ATAR subjects and graduate from high school if they achieve D grades.

The case went to the Fair Work Commission after the fired worker claimed wrongful dismissal, but the matter was kept under wraps because the conciliation conference was confidential.

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PremiumNon-binary battle as worker fired for calling colleague ‘he’

A 63-year-old Perth man has been sacked from his high-paying job after he called a non-binary colleague ‘he’ instead of ‘they’.

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Goldfields-Esperance Police Inspector Mick Kelly speaks about the incident outside Kalgoorlie police station on August 1.

Charges laidPremiumMan charged after allegedly stealing car with two kids in it

A 21-year-old South Boulder man will appear in Kalgoorlie court next week on deprivation of liberty charges after allegedly stealing a car with two children aged under two inside it.

Neil Watkinson

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & justice PremiumJail for trafficking meth in teddy bear

A drug trafficker caught with 52g of meth hidden in a teddy bear and phone charger will spend at least three years behind bars.

Tegan Guthrie

Avon Descent: The power boats rip through a pumping Bells Rapids on Day 2. Pictured is team 020. Michael Wilson

WA NewsCommentsRain made for ‘excellent water’ in Avon Descent thriller

Bumper winter rains made for an exhilarating Avon Descent for competitors and spectators alike.

Bethany Hiatt

Shadow minister for planning and land Neil Thomson.

Inquiry sought PremiumPremiumLib seeks land and planning inquiry

A recent State body decision to approve an 804-man workforce camp in Kalgoorlie-Boulder has further highlighted the need for an inquiry into land development and planning, shadow minister Neil Thomson says.

Jack Robinson will return to the Teahupo'o surf break.

SurfingPremiumPremiumRobbo returns to site of Olympic silver for final WSL event

Margaret River’s Jack Robinson has returned to the site of his Olympic Games silver medal for the final event of the World Surf League Championship Tour regular season.

Donnybrook in a huddle.

FootballPremiumPremiumDonnybrook named as Community Club of the Year

Donnybrook have been named WA Football’s community club of the year.

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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre: Treasurer weighs up rising cost of new Perth centrepiece
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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre: Treasurer weighs up rising cost of new Perth centrepiece
Finally: Moves to crack down on illegal e-scooters
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Finally: Moves to crack down on illegal e-scooters
$115m pain: Extra public holidays 'will hurt WA businesses'
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$115m pain: Extra public holidays 'will hurt WA businesses'
Australia 'strongly rejects' Israeli takeover of Gaza: Wong
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Australia 'strongly rejects' Israeli takeover of Gaza: Wong
Social media ban puts kids’ digital literacy at crossroads
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Social media ban puts kids’ digital literacy at crossroads
Rare occurrence shocks at Perth maternity ward
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Rare occurrence shocks at Perth maternity ward
Thousands of WA parents commit to smartphone free kids
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Thousands of WA parents commit to smartphone free kids
Perth businessman donates $100 million to WA university
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Perth businessman donates $100 million to WA university
Fever de-list goal attack Beckford after two seasons
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Fever de-list goal attack Beckford after two seasons
Historic 1901 Perth mansion sells for staggering amount
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Historic 1901 Perth mansion sells for staggering amount

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

CNBC newsCommentsThe global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

Anniek Bao

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tops $US4tr, joining Nvidia in exclusive club

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

Ari Levy and Jordan Novet

Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

CNBC newsComments‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

Ari Levy

Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsMusk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

Lora Kolodny

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This is the design for an "iconic" waterfront precinct that was unveilled in January 2024, as part of plans to redevelop the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

state politicsCommentsPremiumMining giant in limbo as $1b+ foreshore project stalls

Treasurer Rita Saffioti insists she remains ‘very keen’ to redevelop Perth’s much-maligned convention centre, but won’t be rushed into signing a potential billion dollar cheque. 

Jessica Page

Avon Descent: The power boats rip through a pumping Bells Rapids on Day 2. Pictured is team 020. Michael Wilson

WA NewsCommentsRain made for ‘excellent water’ in Avon Descent thriller

Bumper winter rains made for an exhilarating Avon Descent for competitors and spectators alike.

Bethany Hiatt

Guestpix founder Carla Groves.

InfluencersCommentsComments‘Digital fatigue’: The rise of the micro-social networks

As influencers and advertisers clog up social media feeds and Australians grapple with growing privacy concerns, a shift is taking place as more people seek a private way of connecting.

Matt Roberts-, Executive Director CCWA.

state politicsCommentsCommentsActivists push back on Labor’s post and boast crackdown

Environmental activists want an exemption from new post and boast laws they claim could see people jailed for filming protests.

Inmates at Wooroloo prison are under investigation for the ‘disturbing’ scandal.

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CommentsPremium‘Inmate ate my guinea pig’: Prisoner probe into rescued pets

Inmates at a Perth prison are under investigation for a ‘disturbing’ scandal that took place while they were assigned to an animal shelter.

Eamon Flanagan, detective acting superintendent officer-in-charge of serious and organised crime, is appealing to the public for any information or footage on two targeted shootings at Smoke Station, Cannington, on August 9 and 10. Pictured during a press conference at Police Headquarters.

CrimePremiumDetectives investigating third Perth shooting in two days

Police say it is too early to tell whether two shootings at the same Cannington smoke shop over the weekend are linked to a third shooting in Ballajura.

Georgia Campion

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