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  1. FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs one win away from unbeaten season

  2. FootballPremiumSWFL: Lions’ reserves and colts through to grand final

  3. FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs beat Panthers to keep season alive

  4. HousingPremiumHuge area of land for homes up for grabs in the South West

  5. FISHINGPremiumHarvey councillors voted to re-visit fish cleaning station

Orange Sky volunteers Kylie Baggetta and Wendy McIntosh with the washing machines.

ORANGE SKY PremiumOrange Sky Australia celebrates one year in Bunbury

Doors Wide Open in Bunbury celebrated its one year anniversary of working with Orange Sky Australia, helping those doing it tough in access cleans clothes and great conversation.

Rose Patane

Bruce Dilley and Frank Pisconeri from Waroona Men's Shed, with winners of the competition Evie, 18 months, and Hudson, 3 with the two cows Fairy Floss and Bubblegum.

BUBBLEGUM AND FAIRYFLOSSPremiumYoung Waroona locals name newest additions

Young brother and sister from Waroona have had their suggested names selected as the new names for two of Waroona’s brightest coloured cows

Rose Patane

Shire of Harvey President Michelle Campbell, Heritage Council of WA Chair Darren Foster, Ben Small MP and Consul of Italy in Perth Sergio Federico Nicolaci opening the Harvey Heritage Festival 2025.

HERITAGE AND CULTUREPremiumHarvey Heritage Festival launches new shire projects

Harvey’s inaugural Heritage Festival was held at the weekend, with its official opening ceremony marking the opening of new and revised shire heritage projects

Rose Patane

Police Minister Reece Whitby.

OFFICER SHORTAGE PremiumConcerns for lack of police presence in Australind

A lack of police in Australind is leaving residents feeling unsafe with the Shire of Harvey meeting with State Government ministers to advocate for a boost in officer numbers. 

Rose Patane

A blue swimmer crab.

FishingCommentsCrabbing ban: Spring is for crab love, not crab boil

From Monday, the annual three-month blue swimmer crab ban comes into effect from Perth down to the South West. 

Rachel Fenner

John Baldessari.

Art ExhibitionPremiumLocal gallery exhibits American artist for first time in WA

The local art gallery is hosting internationally acclaimed American artist for their first ever West Australian exhibition until October 26 alongside local artists.

Yousuf Shameel

Charlee Collins, 13, Ruby Mundy, 13, Ella Negs, Jacob Kobelt, Logan Sharp, 11, Imogen Kobelt, Hayden Mundy, 11, and Cooper Sharp, 13, at the opening of the Bunbury Roller Rink.

galleryPremiumPremiumLocal rink has reopened its door to the skaters of Bunbury

The Bunbury Roller Rink had opened its doors to the skate lovers of Bunbury under new ownership on Friday, September 12.

Dalyellup Shopping Centre.

Toilet fixedPremiumPremiumDisability toilet finally fixed after lengthy delays

After lengthy delays while waiting for a “specialised part”, the all-access toilet at the Dalyellup Shopping Centre has now been repaired. 

A sketch of the proposed clock tower in Donnybrook.

New LandmarkPremiumPremiumShire seeks public comment for proposed new landmark

Donnybrook could be in line for a new landmark, with the local government seeking public comment on a proposed clock tower. 

Members of the Greater Bunbury Rotary Club Roger Veen, David Miles, David Keyser, David Castro, Peter Hill, Ben Andrew, Heather Reid and Robyn Lloyd.

Car RallyPremium2WD adventure ready to hit the dirt for mental health

Local club volunteers prepared to hit the road on a quest for mental health awareness starting from Mumballap on October 15 and finishing at Bunbury on October 19.

Yousuf Shameel

Tom Dillon and Garry Reid with the blue tree.

Blue TreePremiumBunbury welcomed new beacon of hope for mental health

When a Bunbury local wanted to paint a tree blue to raise awareness of mental health issues, he could not have picked a better spot than the home of two largest sporting events in Bunbury this year

Yousuf Shameel

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Attorney General Tony Buti intervened in the long-running legal case against BGC. Inset: One of the defective Iplex pipes.

PropertyCommentsPremiumWA builder slammed for ‘astounding’ oversight in pipe fight

A besieged builder has been slammed for overlooking a key legal detail in the company’s latest ploy to delay action on bursting water pipes that have impacted hundreds of WA homes.

Matt Mckenzie

Attorney General Tony Buti will intervene in the long-running legal case against BGC. Inset: One of the defective Iplex pipes.

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Fresh twist in BGC saga as customers receive lifeline

Hundreds of WA customers living in new homes prone to leaks and flooding due to faulty piping have received some welcome news ahead of a State Administrative Tribunal hearing.

John Flint

Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

Caleb Runciman

Barry Wayne Lawrence pictured outside Perth Magistrates Court this week.

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Fears over ‘bikie links’ of child worker accused

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Department of Communities employee charged with sex offences involving a teenager in his care as it was revealed police also raised concerns he had bikie connections.

Caleb Runciman

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Western Australia’s ‘Walking On A Dream’ was a global tourism brand for the State launched by the McGowan Government.

state politicsCommentsPremiumTourism push in WA misses mark as visitor numbers drop

Western Australia’s walking on a dream campaign has turned into a nightmare, with WA the only State recording less visitors in 2024, sparking fears the tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery has stalled.

Jessica Page

Robert David Reti leaves the Perth District Court.

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Childcare worker denies offence as CCTV shows cuddling

A childcare worker charged with indecently touching two girls insisted to police he ‘wouldn’t do anything’ inappropriate, admitting he cuddled them often. GRAPHIC DETAILS.

Sarah Crawford and Rebecca Le May

Dr David Hurst’s sudden death exposed 130 patients who had lost millions of dollars in pre-payments for dental services they were yet to receive.

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PremiumVictims of corrupt Perth dentist hit with more pain

Ripped-off victims of a corrupt Perth dentist are being asked to cough up more money as they try to claim against the professional indemnity insurance of David Hurst.

Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

Karen Anne Webb pleaded guilty to 17 charges of stealing as a servant on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMt Barker clerk admits to stealing $156k from her workplace

The clerk of a Mt Barker business has admitted to stealing more than $150,000 from her workplace over a two-year period, after details were revealed in her first court appearance on Thursday. 

Regional News

Shadow education minister Liam Staltari speaks on the increasing use of transportable classrooms in WA public schools as he stands outside six demountables used at Shenton College.

POLITICSPremiumFuture for a principal support program remains unanswered

The State Government is under question after the Minister for Education was unable to guarantee if funding for the Principal Chaplaincy program would continue

Rose Patane

The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, known as GRAG.

Art of the communityPremiumRegional art lovers to benefit from funding boost

Art galleries and groups across the Mid West and Gascoyne will share in more than $200,000 in State Government funding to upgrade their facilities.

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The planned Seashells Jurien Bay,

Holiday havenPremiumShort-stay holiday resort planned for Jurien Bay

A new luxury holiday resort featuring 81 new short-stay townhouses and suites is set to open in Jurien Bay in 2027.

Kate Campbell

Outspoken Lad wins the 2025 Carnarvon Cup for jockey Austin Galati

RacingPremiumPremiumPearce brothers take out the Carnarvon Cup

More than 1000 punters showed out in full force on Saturday for the running of the 2025 Carnarvon Cup with metro trainers, brothers Dan and Ben Pearce taking out race of the day.

WA Youth Awards 2025 finalist Rhea Dowden.

Young leadersPremiumPremiumMurchison student earns praise at WA Youth Awards

The Murchison’s Rhea Dowden has been rewarded for their work in helping to preserve an endangered Indigenous language at the 2025 Youth Awards.

Paul Hennessy is running for election to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council at next month’s local government poll.

Council election PremiumPremiumCouncil hopeful wants new direction for future

Disagreeing with the way the council has been operating, a local man has put his hand up for election to try to change the direction for the community.

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Sebastian Siemiatkowski, chief executive officer and co-founder of Klarna Holding AB, center, and Michael Moritz, chairman of Klarna Bank AB, center right, during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

CNBC newsCommentsCBA-backed BNPL provider Klarna soars on US debut

Klarna competes in the buy now, pay later market with Affirm and Block’s Afterpay business.

Ryan Browne

New safety measures will become the standard of all Air India flights.

World NewsCommentsDeadly crash spurs Air India's ‘new normal’

Air India has pledged a renewed focus on safety after Flight 171’s fatal crash, the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.

Leslie Josephs

Wegovy producer Novo Nordisk is taking the axe to 9000 jobs.

CNBC newsCommentsWeight loss jab giant to cut 9000 jobs

A pharmaceutical giant that produces one of the most popular weight loss jabs has announced it is cutting 11 per cent of its global workforce.

Katrina Bishop

Macron hit with fresh crisis after Bayrou’s budget plan fails.

World PoliticsCommentsMacron to appoint fifth PM after Bayrou ousted

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote over spending cuts, leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to appoint yet another leader.

Holly Ellyatt

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A public holiday for the Perth Royal Show has been proposed.

WA NewsCommentsRoyal Show gets exclusive new public holiday

Organisers of the Perth Royal Show have welcomed its new public holiday as a chance to celebrate an iconic event that has brought West Australians together for nearly two centuries.

Harriet Flinn

The AUKUS agreement, formed with the UK and US in 2021, is designed to enable Australia to build and deliver its own nuclear-powered attack submarines.

AUKUSPerth suburb allegedly a ‘nuclear target’ under AUKUS

Campaigners against an international agreement which will bring more nuclear submarines to WA claim it makes a Perth suburb a nuclear target.

Michael Palmer

The cafe have just won a long legal battle to trademark their name “Silly Goose”.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsMaylands cafe trademark name after long battle

A dispute between two Perth businesses over who can say they are a Silly Goose has come to an end, with a Maylands cafe securing the trademark after a battle with a Helena Valley takeaway food and retail store.

Concept images of Alkimos Central’s planned City Central Precinct.

PropertyCommentsCommentsFull steam ahead for massive $33m Alkimos Central Plan

A $33 million retail and services precinct is set to transform Alkimos Central, bringing new shops and health services, just metres away from the new train station.

The report revealed 26 sworn officers had faced criminal charges, up from 16 the year prior.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWA police staff criminally charged rises by 60 per cent

Dozens of police officers and staff were hit with criminal charges last financial year, a report tabled in Parliament this week has revealed.

A Denmark father of three has been jailed in Perth District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumGreat Southern dad jailed for horrific family abuse

A Denmark father who abused his wife for 20 years, smacked his son’s head against the floor repeatedly, and made his other two children taste sheep manure has been jailed for the horrific acts.

Melissa Sheil