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  2. LOOKS FISHYThousands of dead fish wash up on popular WA beaches

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Jeremy Akerman and Jodie Lane inspect progress on sedges grown for planting this winter.

green groupMargaret River Community Nursery opens on Clarke Road

A vital new resource for the region enjoyed its official opening on Friday.

Warren Hately

A man has been sentenced after admitting to manufacturing methamphetamine.

CourtPremiumAlbany man jailed for clandestine meth lab

An Albany man who had been manufacturing methamphetamine for a decade has been jailed after police found his clandestine lab.

Georgia Campion

Manjimup’s only shuttle service has ended.

Taxi service endsPremiumSouth West town’s only shuttle service shuts down

The owner said it was time for her to move forward and embark on new ventures.

Melissa Pedelty

Local farmers gather for GeoCatch’s Rabbit Control Pilot Program.

Pest managementRabbit control program has farmers hopping on board

A South West rabbit control program has seen farmers hopping on board in droves to manage Australia’s most expensive pest.

Craig Duncan

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns.

State election 2025PremiumHanns off approach for Jodie Hanns

Labor candidate for Collie-Preston Jodie Hanns was a no-show at her own party, despite “historic” Labor WA win.

Sofia Fimognari

State Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, Federal Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen and Premier Roger Cook.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumCook blows cold on Bowen’s hot air over Bunbury wind farm

A controversial plan for an offshore wind farm off the coast of Bunbury is being revved up by Federal Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, despite Premier Roger Cook suggesting other options would be quicker.

Jessica Page

Serena Leotta with her children Freyja, 9, and Will, 17.

rental crisisPremiumPremiumCrisis underscored by doubled rents since pandemic

South West Families are feeling the strain, with new figures revealing the region’s median rents have almost doubled since the pandemic.

The City of Bunbury rescinded the motion to move Foodbank to the Withers Library at Tuesday's council meeting.

Withers LibraryPremiumPremiumWithers Library proposal rescinded by Bunbury council

The City of Bunbury have rescinded the motion to move Foodbank WA’s Bunbury headquarters to the Withers Community Library, officially ending the saga which lasted for more than four months.

Football Margaret River will face Dalyellup Park Rangers in the 2025 Charity Shield

soccerPremiumPremiumSouth West soccer season kicks off with Charity Shield

The 2025 SWSA Premier League will kick off on the weekend, with a double header clash between league champions Football Margaret River and runners up Dalyellup Park Rangers in the Charity Shield

Premier Roger Cook addresses the newly elected WA Labor Caucus at Parliament House on Tuesday.

State GovernmentPremiumBunbury MLA to take on newly minted ministerial role

Re-elected Bunbury MLA Don Punch has lost the coveted regional development portfolio in the WA Labor Government’s Cabinet reshuffle but will now serve as the newly created Minister for the South West.

Ezra Kaye

Shirley McCarthy received a letter from the King for her 100th birthday.

100 years oldPremiumBusselton stalwart celebrates 100th birthday with bingo

The Busselton Senior Citizens celebrated one of their cherished member’s 100th birthday last week with bingo, lunch, cake and letters from King Charles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Ezra Kaye

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A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

Photos have emerged of students boxing each other at Halls Head College.

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The West Australian exclusive
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SHOCK FOOTAGE: School students operate brutal ‘fight club’

It’s where boys go in secret to let off steam and prove their worth - and risk getting broken jaws, swollen cheeks and black eyes while being beaten to a pulp. And it happens in a classroom in school time.

Troy de Ruyter

Inspired Homes victims have met with WA Premier Roger Cook at Dumas House in West Perth.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumCook wants ASIC to take a look at Inspired’s finances

Roger Cook has made resolving the Inspired Property Group crisis the top priority for his newly-minted Commerce Minister Tony Buti, after meeting the company’s furious customers on Wednesday.

Matt Mckenzie

Professor Peter Richmond with baby Eric and Cameron and Aisling Yap.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The WA baby making global medical history

He may be only four months old, but little Eric Yap has already made history.

Rhianna Mitchell

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Sebastian Carmichael prepares to lose his hair for a good cause.

GalleryCommentsPremiumIN PICTURES: Scotch College students shave for a cause

Hundreds of students have swapped their pens for clippers and lopped their locks to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. 

Artemisia Blythe

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

Police are rushing to the scene of a serious crash after a man was hit by a truck on Great Eastern Highway.

PolicePremiumPremiumHorror as person hit by truck on Great Eastern Highway

The West Australian understands the man has been critically injured.

Kyle Retallack, 27, Chloe Websdale, 23, and Joshua Cox, 26, all suffered “significant injuries” and died at the scene.

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PremiumThree victims killed in horror Lesley crash identified

The 27-year-old, 23-year-old and 26-year-old all suffered ‘significant injuries’ and died at the scene.

Respected doctors John Love, Fiona Langdon and Seonaid Mulroy will stop delivering babies and caring for pregnant women at Subiaco within months.

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The West Australian exclusive
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CommentsPremiumSt John of God Subiaco loses experienced obstetricians

St John of God Subiaco is losing three highly skilled obstetricians amid growing concerns Australia’s private maternity hospitals are in crisis and may soon face collapse.

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Ashlee Radley, 10, donated pet products to SAFE Karratha with profits from her business, Rad Designs.

KIND GESTURE PremiumYoung jewellery designer donates to animals in need

A generous young jewellery designer recently made a thoughtful donation to SAFE Karratha, using the profits from her business, Rad Designs, to buy pet products for animals in need.

Madelin Hayes

Kalgoorlie Golf Course pictured in November 2024.

Water storage $2.38m dam expansion will add 2-6 weeks of water

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will spend almost $2.5 million to increase water storage capacity at an existing dam to provide an additional two to six weeks’ worth of water for the community. 

Tegan Guthrie

The exterior of Edward Collick Home and, inset, Amana Living chief executive Stephanie Buckland.

AGED CAREAmana Living to withdraw from Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Amana Living will transfer its Kalgoorlie-Boulder operations to aged-care provider Respect.

Carwyn Monck

Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter.

Funding feud PremiumPremiumMayor calls on miners to fund new Marine Rescue office

Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter is calling on mining companies to fund the new Port Hedland Volunteer Marine Rescue office after the service fell just over $1m short of their $4m fund raising target. 

With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Poll Dorset Grand Champion is Elders stud stock representative Michael O'Neil, judge Grant Bingham, and Shirlee Downs co-principal Chris Squiers.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumPremiumWagin Woolorama: Shirlee Downs sweeps Poll Dorset field

Competition was fierce in the Poll Dorset judging at this year’s Wagin Woolorama, but it was a ram from Quairading’s Shirlee Downs that proved too good to ignore.  

The Shire of Carnarvon has allocated funding to rectify works that ‘unintentionally’ affected burial sites at the Pioneer Cemetery.

Carnarvon CemeteryCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumShire to rectify ‘unintentional’ impacts to burial sites

Since at least 1880, the cemetery has been the resting place of some of the town’s most notable personalities who pioneered the development of the town, and the pastoral industry in the Gascoyne.

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Supermarket competition ‘very vigorous’: Coles chief
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Supermarket competition ‘very vigorous’: Coles chief
Waterman passed fit to face Suns in Eagles’ season opener
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Waterman passed fit to face Suns in Eagles’ season opener
McGurk stays ahead in Freo with eight seats still in doubt
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McGurk stays ahead in Freo with eight seats still in doubt
Chinese investors in breach of Northern Minerals order
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Chinese investors in breach of Northern Minerals order
Huge change coming to Ascot Racecourse despite concerns
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Huge change coming to Ascot Racecourse despite concerns
Shank you, next! Min Woo’s unbelievable par save
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Shank you, next! Min Woo’s unbelievable par save
Wildcats lock in star import Doolittle on huge new deal
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Wildcats lock in star import Doolittle on huge new deal

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Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumFed’s next cut awaits ‘greater clarity’ on Trump policies

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank can wait to see how President Donald Trump’s aggressive policy actions play out before it moves again on interest rates.

Jeff Cox

The LCBO removes US products off the shelves on the first day of the trade war instigated by Donald Trump’s Administration in Toronto, Ontario.

CNBC newsCommentsSo long, Jack: Canadians ditch US booze amid trade wars

Several Canadian provinces have taken US liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The new improved Amazon Alexa will carry a monthly fee.

TechnologyCommentsHugely popular home AI system to carry new monthly fee

The popular system used in millions of homes will be able to buy concert tickets, order groceries and run through recipes ... but it will come at a cost.

Annie Palmer

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A police chase through Perth's northern suburbs has ended on Scarborough Beach where a man allegedly tried to make his getaway in the sea. 9news

CrimePremiumWild police chase ends on popular beach

A driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle tried to make his getaway in the sea after a wild police chase through ended on a popular beach.

Emma Kirk

The bizarre scene unfolded on Thursday afternoon in front of hundreds of shocked beachgoers.

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WATCH: Witness captures aftermath of bizarre beach pursuit

The bizarre scene unfolded on Thursday afternoon in front of hundreds of shocked beachgoers.

Jessica Evensen

Nick Campo died just after celebrating turning 18.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDriver in crash that killed Nick Campo remains ‘distraught’

The teenager who was behind the wheel of the crash that killed a young WA footballer remains in Banksia Hill Detention Centre as he awaits sentencing.

Her body was found floating in the harbour days later.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAccused murderer admits dumping body in South Freo harbour

A man accused of murdering a young mum and then dumping her body in South Fremantle harbour has pleaded guilty to destroying evidence and disposing of her remains.

ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe urged Australians to contact organisations directly using official contact details from their website or app to verify any communication they receive.

CrimePremiumPremiumAussies targeted in crypto text scam

Aussies have been targeted in a scam where fake texts impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange appear where they shouldn’t.

An Education Department spokesperson confirmed the Keep the Sheep website had been blocked after it was categorised automatically by the agency’s content filtering subscription service.

EducationCommentsPremiumSchools’ block on Keep the Sheep website under review

The Education Department is reviewing its systems after students in public schools were blocked from accessing a website set up by the Keep the Sheep campaign because it was deemed ’harmful or inappropriate’.

Bethany Hiatt

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