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

  2. DANGEROUS DRIVINGPremiumCowaramup man charged following dangerous driving incident

  3. WATER BILL Premium$135,000 water bill draining Dunsborough Primary resources

  4. JOHNNY JUKEBOX PremiumJohnny Jukebox’s Australian Idol journey has come to an end

  5. CyclingPremiumNext big thing in cycling is only just getting started

Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery

Emissions PremiumAlcoa’s Mercury emissions reach new height at Wagerup

The emissions of a South West refinery have been put under the microscope with mercury pollution reaching a record high in recent years. 

Craig Duncan

An architect's impression of the new development.

HOUSING PROJECT PremiumConstruction on 50 new apartments is set to start

Construction is set to commence this month on Bethanie Community Housing’s new project which will see them deliver 50 new apartments at its Dalyellup location. 

Rose Patane

City of Bunbury councillors Gabi Ghasseb, Parthasarathy Ramesh, Julie Broad, mayor Jaysen Miguel, Marina Quain, Todd Brown, Cheryl Kozisek, Karen Turner, Tresslyn Smith and CEO Alan Ferris.

FOGO MANAGEMENTPremiumBunbury council contradicts FOGO management plan

The City of Bunbury council has voted to send another $280,000 to a defective tip, while exploring other options to have organic waste trucked to Perth. 

Will Corbett

BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 7: Jack Robinson of Australia prior to surfing in Heat 16 of Round Two at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 7, 2026 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Ed Sloane/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumJack Robinson knocked out of Bells Beach Pro

Reigning Bells Beach Pro champion Jack Robinson has had his title defence cut short after bowing out in his round two World Surf League heat. 

Jack Penniment

The Manjimup 15,000 has been cancelled due to uncertainty around fuel supply and travel logistics.

MotorcrossPremiumPremier motocross event Manjimup 15000 has been cancelled

Western Australia’s premier motocross event the Manjimup 15000 has been cancelled.

Jack Penniment

Shire of Capel president John Fergusson, Shire of Capel acting CEO Gary Clark, Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation CEO Bruce Jorgensen and Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation chair John Penny shake hands after signing the agreement.

RECONCILIATIONPremiumSouth West Shire leads the way in reconciliation

A South West Shire has made history after being the first of 34 local governments to sign a Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement.

Yousuf Shameel

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. 

Conservation legend Bob Brown is sharing his story of defiance, hope and empathy at Margaret River’s upcoming Readers and Writers festival.

Readers and Writers FestivalPremiumPremiumBob Brown shares story of defiance at South West festival

Conservation legend Bob Brown is sharing his story of defiance, hope and empathy at Margaret River’s upcoming Readers and Writers festival.

Minister for the South West Don Punch.

Local investment PremiumPremiumSouth West initiatives share in State RED Grant funding

Eight South West initiatives have shared in close to $750,000 of funding, with a push to establish an advanced manufacturing training hub in the region.

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

Playin'it Sweet wins at Belmont for jockey Lucy Fiore.

Horse RacingPremiumLucy Fiore is leading the charge for women in WA racing

In a sport built on pressure, precision, and split-second decisions, Lucy Fiore is too busy riding winners to reflect on her growing status as one of Western Australia’s leading jockeys.

Jack Penniment

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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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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?

Regional News

Sunrise at Nature's Window, Kalbarri National Park.

Tourism upturn‘No need to worry’: Tourists flock to Kalbarri over holidays

Following the stress of cyclone Narelle’s near miss coupled with soaring fuel prices and holiday cancellations, Kalbarri business owners were pleasantly surprised when tourists rolled into town en masse.

Imogen Wilson, Sienna Seychell & Sally Q Davies

Head barber Vince Johnson giving free haircuts to returned serviceman on Anzac Day.

ANZACPremiumManjimup barber offers free haircuts for veterans

Returned servicemen will be able to receive a free haircut this Anzac Day, thanks to a gesture of appreciation from Manjimup barbershop Kingz Collective. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Agora Livestock price updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: WA hit by export and freight costs

Western Australia’s sheep and lamb market is drifting further from the Eastern States, with widening price spreads and rising freight and export pressures reshaping pricing dynamics.

DEAN HUBBARD

An aerial view of the Ningaloo reef.

Cyclone NarelleHealth of Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone potentially in danger

In the aftermath of cyclone Narelle, experts are worried about the potential long-term damage to the iconic Ningaloo Reef and its wildlife. 

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Aboriginal affairsPremiumPremiumAboriginal child protection gets funding in Mid West

The State Government has committed to deliver $7.2 million to help the reunification of Aboriginal families in the Mid West and Gascoyne region. 

Officers are seeking to identify persons pictured in relation to the incident, as they may be able to assist with ongoing investigations. 

CRIMEPremiumPremiumPolice look to the public following Boyup Brook burlgary

Police are calling on the public to assist with information following a burglary at a sporting club in Boyup Brook

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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

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

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The young scooter rider who was hit by a car and killed in Mandurah has been identified as 11-year-old Michael Judge.

WA NEWSCommentsYoung boy killed in tragic scooter crash identified

The 11-year-old boy who died after he rode a scooter down a steep driveway before he was struck by a car in Mandurah has been identified by his devastated family.

Caleb Runciman

Benjamin Bruce leaves court.

Courts & JusticePremiumAccused Tinder rapist claims he has ‘sexsomnia’

An accused Perth rapist claims he has no recollection of violently assaulting several women because he has a sleep disorder.

Jessica Evensen

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels toy.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth revheads race to have cars made into a Hot Wheels

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels product.

Perth motorists are set for a rare reprieve at the bowser this Thursday as petrol prices across the metropolitan area begin a steady downward trend.

FUEL CRISISVideoCommentsCommentsFinally, some Perth servos offer fuel relief but not all

Only one provider in the metropolitan area will offer an average price under the $2 mark. Find out which service stations are leading the charge for affordability on Thursday.

A toxic smoke flare-up at lithium battery facility has sparked a fresh alert.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoCommentsComments‘Remain inside’: Toxic smoke flare-up sparks fresh alert

A fresh alert has been issued after toxic smoke once again began billowing from a lithium battery recycling facility in Maddington that went up in flames on Sunday, leaving one man hospitalised.

Vasile Bombonel was arrested for his alleged involvement in a Romanian fraud ring targeting elderly shoppers. NSW Police

COURTPremiumInside alleged dark con targeting elderly

Two Romanian nationals allegedly involved in an elaborate con targeting elderly shoppers across the country have indicated their next move in court.

Kate Stephenson