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  1. DRENCHED IN PINK PremiumDessert empire Pretzel to open first South West store

  2. FarmingPremiumShire call for support to upgrade controversial saleyard

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Donnybrook's Jess Verbrugge.

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Donnybrook product ‘over the moon’ after signing for Bombers

Donnybrook product Jess Verbrugge says she is “over the moon” after achieving her AFLW dream by signing on with Essendon.

Josh Kempton

Busselton’s Kai Libricky has been recognised for his work with a State Surf Life Saving Award.

Young lifesaverPremiumTeenage Busselton surf life saver wins State award

At just 17 years-old, Kai Libricky was “stoked” to win top honours for his efforts saving lives in the South West. 

Daniel Hocking

Impressions of the Gnarabup Tourism Development: Resort and Beach Village.

protest continuesPremium‘Inappropriate’: South West resort appeal stirs clash

Multiple appeals have been lodged against a contentious resort project flagged for the Gnarabup headland, including one from the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. 

Warren Hately

Vintage 2024 was a return to classic conditions.

vintage reportPremium‘Fast and furious’ vintage comes up trumps for winemakers

The wine industry was this week boasting of a return to “classic conditions” with the figures now in from vintage 2025.

Warren Hately

Respiratory Care WA is launching its first-ever children’s respiratory specialist clinic in Australind,

TelethonPremiumTelethon funding sees respiratory specialist clinic open

The South West’s first-ever children’s respiratory specialist clinic opening its doors in Australind this week thanks to Telethon funding.

Craig Duncan

Lifeline WA CEO Lorna MacGregor.

FREE WORKSHOPS PremiumFree mental health workshops on offer for South West

Free mental health workshops offered by Lifeline WA in the South West will focus on recognising suicide warning signs and reducing mental health stigma.

Yousuf Shameel

Members of Port of Bunbury’s PCCC on the Wardan pilot boat.

Port communityPremiumPremiumPorts committee taking shape

Members are being selected for a new committee intended to help Southern Ports better engage with the community. 

The Bunbury Catholic College alumni president Malena Cahill next to the Hall of Distinction board.

top honours PremiumPremiumBCC taking nominations for hall of distinction award

The nominations for the Bunbury Catholic College Hall of Distinction are now open to honour alumni of the college who have made significant contributions to the society in their biennial event.

WesCarpade crew at Lucky Bay beach in Esperance.

WescarpadePremiumPremiumScrutineering event for the WesCarpade coming to Bunbury

WesCarpade 2025 is coming to Bunbury for a vehicle pre scrutineering event on July 5 at Bunbury Mitsubishi.

Bunbury Detectives are currently investigating the ram raid which occurred along Johnston Street in Collie around 3:30am.

Crime on the rise PremiumPolice probe ram-raid at Collie shopping centre

The accused offenders used a white Isuzu truck to gain entry to the shopping centre where they unsuccessfully attempted to steal an ATM. 

Craig Duncan

Carey Park celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Panthers emerge with win over Hawks in thriller

Carey Park were on the right end of a South West Football League thriller against Augusta-Margaret River at Kelly Park on Sunday, winning by two points.

Josh Kempton

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David Hurst & Clara Hurst.

Courts & JusticePremiumDentist David Hurst’s victims sign on for legal fight

More than 130 of Dr Hurst’s former patients were left in limbo after his sudden death last December, with $2.3 million of their pre-payments discovered missing in the wake of the tragedy.

John Flint

Brandon James Weston pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing an unlicensed firearm or ammunition and possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced at Mandurah Magistrates Court.

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Bikie associate with lifetime gun ban hides ammo in undies

Police made the shocking discovery after stopping the Mandurah man while he was riding his Harley-Davidson, with a further search of his home uncovering more illegal items.

Rachel Fenner

Launch day of the first locally made WA train in 30 years at Perth Stadium Station. The C series train will roll out across Perth over the next few years.

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Train drivers slam Labor’s railcars: ‘They got it wrong’

Train drivers have slammed Labor’s locally made C-series railcars, with almost 80 per cent believing the trains should be removed from service until key issues are addressed.

Dylan Caporn

Pictured are residents Lorraine, Barbara, Mike, Wayne and Anne at the apartments.

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Sewage backups and building defects plague ‘luxury’ homes

Several seniors who bought brand new ‘luxury townhouses’ in Applecross say their million-dollar plus homes are plagued with building defects.

John Flint

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Perth Heat have confirmed they will not compete in the Australian Baseball League next season.

Baseball CommentsPremiumBaseball bombshell: Perth Heat confirm they are done in ABL

Perth Heat, WA’s storied and successful baseball team, have withdrawn from the Australian Baseball League.

Ben Smith

Bain leaves court with a jacket over her head.

Courts & JusticePremiumMandurah woman admits killing pedestrian while drink-driving

The 26-year-old left Stirling Gardens Magistrate Court with her head covered by a jacket after pleading guilty.

Sarah Crawford

Almost all of West Perth’s coaching staff have walked out on the club in the wake of Jason Salecic’s messy departure from the Falcons this week.

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CommentsPremiumMass staff exodus at WAFL club after coach sacked

Almost all of West Perth’s coaching staff have walked out on the club in the wake of Jason Salecic’s messy departure from the Falcons this week.

Canaccord Genuity Australia executive chair Michael Manford.

CEOsPremiumPremiumCanaccord Genuity profit dips despite stronger revenue

Filings for Canaccord Financial Group (Australia) show annual revenue jumped 13 per cent to $198m but increased bonuses reduced net profit for the year to March by 11 per cent to $16.5m.

David Hurst & Clara Hurst.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDentist David Hurst’s victims sign on for legal fight

More than 130 of Dr Hurst’s former patients were left in limbo after his sudden death last December, with $2.3 million of their pre-payments discovered missing in the wake of the tragedy.

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Daryl Henthorn, South West Minister Don Punch, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and motorplex manager Anna Farrell.

Collie tourismPremiumCollie speedway gets upgrades and new caravan park funded

The Cook Labor Government has announced about $4.6 million towards Collie, aiming to upgrade the town to a top tourist destination.

Yousuf Shameel

Sand nourishment works entail hauling sand from the beach near the Griffiths Street access point down to Emu Point.

beach worriesPremiumNearby residents concerned about beach erosion

Local residents have aired their concerns about beach erosion close to their homes as the City of Albany’s sand nourishment works continue shifting sand away from Middleton Beach to Emu Point. 

Jacki Elezovich

Demolition WA director Jamie Hunter with an air sampling pump used to test for the presence of mould.

UNHEALTHY SITUATIONPremiumMould in FIFO accommodation poses health risks

Mould outbreaks caused by moisture ingress and ventilation problems in transportable buildings are putting mine workers at risk, according to a Kalgoorlie-Boulder company.

Carwyn Monck

GSAS athletes Imogen Ireland, 16, Aiden Polette, 16, Ava Marmion, 16, and Tatum Whalley, 17 with Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff (centre).

Star visitPremiumPremium‘Being a good person goes a long way,’ says Jesse Wagstaff

Being a good person counts as much as being a good player, according to Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff during his visit to the Great Southern

The ban on native logging has officially been enshrined in law

Logging banPremiumPremiumNative logging ban officially enshrined in law

The ban on native logging has officially been enshrined in law though conservationists say there is still more to be done to address “the elephant in the room”. 

The Gloucester Tree.

One step closer PremiumPremiumPemberton’s iconic tree climb one step closer to reopening

A Manjimup contractor has been appointed to build the new lookout platform on the Gloucester Tree, bringing back Pemberton’s iconic tree climb with the reopening planned for later this year.

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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump.

BusinessCommentsTrump scolds ‘stupid’ Fed after it holds key rate steady

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady amid expectations of higher inflation and lower economic growth ahead, and still pointed to two reductions later this year.

Jeff Cox

Top oil CEOs have sounded the alarm as Israel-Iran strikes escalate.

Middle EastCommentsTop oil execs sound alarm over Israel-Iran escalation

The CEOs of TotalEnergies, Shell, and EnQuest have warned that further attacks on critical energy infrastructure could have serious consequences for global supply and prices.

Sam Meredith

Global investors may be underpricing the impact of a conflict between Israel and Iran, market watchers warned on Monday.

CNBC newsCommentsInvestors shrug off Israel-Iran conflict at their peril

Despite the continued fighting — with hundreds reported dead — global stock markets have sustained positive momentum.

Chloe Taylor

The Insta360 One R displayed in a container of water at the Insta360 booth during CES 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 8, 2020.

CNBC newsCommentsTrade war not stopping China’s push deeper into the US

Chinese companies are so intent on global expansion that even the biggest stock offering to date on Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR board counts the US as one of its biggest markets, on par with China.

Evelyn Cheng

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PropertyPremiumFini’s Yallingup resort plans cave to ‘seawall’ pressure

A Yallingup hotel development helmed by influential developer Adrian Fini has withdrawn plans for a 100 metre-long wall structure abutting the beach after relentless opposition from locals.

Simone Grogan

Marcio Andre Do Carmo was arrested and charged by sex assault squad detectives.

Courts & JusticePremiumMarriage troubles keep accused masseuse rapist behind bars

A masseuse accused of sexually assaulting female clients at a massage business in East Victoria Park will have to remain behind bars for at least another three weeks.

Sarah Steger

Anglicare WA chief executive officer Philippa Boldy said current programs by governments were short-term fixes.

WA NewsMinimum-wage single parents left with just $1 after expenses

A single parent on minimum wage with one child will have just a single dollar left a week after paying for essential expenses, a report by Anglicare Australia has revealed.

AC/DC guitar legend Angus Young on stage.

Entertainment CommentsCommentsAC/DC fans ‘angry’ after ‘booted to back of ticket queue’

Some fans were left empty handed, saying the checkout process was a ‘disaster’.

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EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBold new plan to lift kids’ writing skills revealed

Education experts are encouraging schools to teach kids better writing skills in all classes — not just English.

The conference organising committee of the Great Southern’s Country Women’s Association branches.

friends farewelledGreat Southern CWA branches highlight of State Conference

As the annual Country Women’s Association of WA State Conference reached its conclusion at the Albany Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, the Great Southern women behind the three-day event took centre stage. 

Jacki Elezovich