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  1. Planning painsPremiumShire knock back plan which put $6 million at risk

  2. Design awardMiddleton Beach foreshore wins landscape architecture award

  3. Funding boostPremiumState Government expands shark mitigation measures

  4. RoadworksPremiumRoad sealing rejected by Busselton council

  5. FOR A CAUSE PremiumBig Boobie Ball setting high bar with new Busselton venue

Bailey Christie during the 2022 MTB Down Under Festival.

Mountain bikingPremiumCapes cross-country races to bring in 500 participants

Spectators will enjoy two days of cross-country mountain bike racing across the capes this long weekend, with the Down South MTB Festival taking place in both Dunsborough and Margaret River.

Daniel Hocking

Having reached their one-year milestone, the Busselton International Friendship Incorporated want to continue to connect new families and residents to the broader Busselton Community.

Hello DayPremiumHello Day lunch hopes to facilitate new families

New community members will be welcomed with another luncheon, the next set to take place on Saturday.

Daniel Hocking

The Lot 6 Commonage Road subdivision is expected to have 470 dwellings available, according to it's structure plan.

Community planningPremiumBusselton council approves residential structure plan

A residential subdivision proposing 470 new homes will be up for public debate after City of Busselton councillors decided to allow community consultation. 

Daniel Hocking

Jordy Smith celebrates his win at the Margaret River Pro.

SurfingPremiumSmith back to No.1 in world after win in Margaret River

Veteran Jordy Smith claimed the world No.1 ranking for the first time since 2017 by beating Griffin Colapinto in the men’s final of the Margaret River Pro on Tuesday.

Josh Kempton

An aerial view of Uduc Road in Harvey.

HousingTrend of city slickers moving to the country continues

The trend of city slickers moving to the country is continuing with the latest Regional Movers Index data showing strong migration flows into Harvey. 

Amber Lilley and Craig Duncan

The Withers Library Community Biggest Morning Tea.

Australia’s Biggest Morning TeaWithers community helps raise funds for cancer research

The Withers community came together last month to raise funds for cancer research and treatment, by hosting a morning tea at the Withers Community Library.

Ezra Kaye

Local artist Grace Janowicz was selected to paint a mural on the Shire of Dardanup building.

ArtLocal artwork in Eaton celebrates culture and community

An emerging South West artist is looking to bring the community together with their latest artwork proudly displayed on the Shire of Dardanup building

Education assistant at Bunbury Catholic College Liam Northcroft is taking his DJ career to Croatia.

DJBunbury education assistant to DJ at Yacht Week in Croatia

An education assistant at Bunbury Catholic College has been selected to DJ at a week-long ‘floating festival’ in Croatia

WA Police have seized multiple firearms after raiding a home in the State’s south west. 

CrimePremiumPremiumWA Police seize firearm paraphernalia from Busselton home

Police say they located the firearm paraphernalia as well as homemade pistols and rifles, replica firearms, manufacturing equipment and plans and a compound bow after raiding a West Busselton property.

The Polt family recently hosted Japanese tour students at their Cowaramup home, with mum Natalie calling the experience "incredibly rewarding."

Host familiesJapanese tour students coming to South West soon

A $10,000 trip will be up for grabs for local Bunbury and Busselton families who help host Japanese tour students later this year.

Daniel Hocking

An injured sea lion was spotted in Bunbury last Friday.

Injured wildlifeInjured sea lion spotted floating motionlessly in Bunbury

An injured juvenile sea lion was spotted in Bunbury last week, floating motionlessly besides a mooring in the Casuarina Boat Harbour after likely being attacked by a shark

Ezra Kaye

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A record number of Fremantle Dockers scored a perfect 10 in Danielle Laidley’s player ratings.

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PLAYER RATINGS: Record number of Dockers score a perfect 10

Danielle Laidley runs an eye over every Fremantle Docker and West Coast Eagle after round twelve. Who starred and who struggled?

Danielle Laidley

David Hurst & Clara Hurst.

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More agony for dumped patients of rogue dentist David Hurst

Patients who’ve been stranded for months say they hope glamorous western suburbs cosmetician Clara Hurst can do something to assist their claims against her late husband’s professional indemnity insurance. 

John Flint

The findings of the internal report were released to the public by Police Commissioner Col Blanch in January.

CrimePremiumFive recommendations incomplete after Bombara inquiry

WA Police are yet to complete five of the 18 recommendations put forward after an internal investigation of the actions of officers in the lead-up to the Floreat murders.

Jessica Evensen

Ariel Bombara one year on from the Floreat murders.

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Ariel Bombara’s ‘unbearable’ torment on Floreat anniversary

A year on from the Floreat murders, Ariel Bombara reveals her anguish and opens up on why we must shine a light on coercive control, saying laws should not be rushed.

Shannon Hampton

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Outside court, Mr Campo’s devastated mother Bianca Campo said the ‘broken’ family was disappointed with the sentence.

Courts & JusticePremiumNick Campo’s mum ‘disappointed’ as driver jailed for 3 years

The P-plater behind the wheel in the horror crash that killed young footballer Nick Campo has learned his fate.

Rebecca Le May

Former volunteer firefighter Matthew Petch has battled flames engulfing houses and tackled the Black Summer bush fires, but the biggest fight of his life is the one he is facing now.

HealthCommentsPremiumVolunteer firefighter left to fight cancer on his own

Former volunteer firefighter Matthew Petch has battled flames engulfing houses and tackled the Black Summer bush fires, but the biggest fight of his life is the one he is facing now.

Bethany Hiatt

Pedestrian Thanh Phan has died after being hit at the intersection of Murray Street and King Street by an escooter. Unknown

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PremiumUK woman kicked out of venue before fatal e-scooter incident

The 24-year-old — who appeared from custody flanked by security guards — and a female friend had been drinking at a pub since 2.30pm but were kicked out six hours later, Magistrate Richard Huston was told.

Laurence Escalante

Mergers and AcquisitionsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEscalante wins backing to buy out VGW minors

Perth entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has won support for a sweetened offer to substantially increase his 70 per cent stake in online casino giant Virtual Gaming Worlds.

A block of land previously owned by the Claremont killer before his dramatic arrest over the murders of young women has hit the market for a second time.

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CommentsPremiumClaremont killer’s old block hits the market

Real estate agents are confident the plot on Acton Avenue in Kewdale has many happier chapters still to write.

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An aerial view of Hands Memorial Oval in Bunbury this week.

FootballPremiumFinishing touches applied to Hands Oval ahead of AFL game

The finishing touches are being applied to Hands Oval ahead of a history-making day on Sunday which will see the South West’s home of football stage the first ever game for premiership points in regional WA.

Josh Kempton

The new Upper House members for the WA Parliament have been sworn in.

regulation pausePremiumWA farmers call for a pause on current firearm regulations

WA farmers are calling for a pause on the State Government’s current firearm regulations in the wake of the announcement of a three month parliamentary inquiry into the “draconian” law.

Melissa Pedelty & Dylan Caporn

New research from Edith Cowan University has uncovered new insights into the genetic structure of the common brushtail possum, including an additional subspecies in Western Australia.

P-awesome discoveryNew research reveals surprise possum sub-species

A new study by Edith Cowan University PhD student Shelby Middleton has dug into the genetic structure of the common brushtail possum revealing not all possums across the state are quite the same. 

Craig Duncan

Despite the rain, more than a thousand people gathered in Perth to call for an end to forest mining on WA Day.

Big Jarrah RallyPremiumPremiumCold, wet and loud, close to 2000 protest forest mining

Cold, wet and loud — close to 2000 people marched the streets of Perth this Monday to protest the clearing of forests in the states South West. 

A South West stalwart and veteran, Stuart Campbell celebrated his 100th birthday this Monday surrounded by family and friends.

Life well livedPremiumPremiumSouth West veteran Stuart Campbell celebrates 100th birthday

A South West stalwart and veteran Stuart Campbell celebrated his 100th birthday this Monday surrounded by family and friends.

Minerals Council of Australia executive director of WA David Parker, Gold Industry Group chief executive Kristy Reilly, and World Gold Council chief strategy officer Terry Heymann on Hannan Street on Wednesday.

COMMUNITY FOCUSShort film on WA Goldfields aims to tell mining like it is

The World Gold Council’s short film focusing on WA’s Goldfields is the latest in a series which aims to update people’s perceptions and understanding of modern-day mining.

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CNBC newsAmazon investors reject bid to split CEO and chair roles

Amazon shareholders rejected a proposal to adopt a policy that would require the company’s chief executive and board chair roles to remain separate.

Daniel Newell

Bitcoin has typically correlated with equity markets, particularly the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

BusinessBitcoin hits new record high as rally marches on

Bitcoin continued its blistering rally on Thursday, hitting a brand new record high above $111,000 ($172,304). 

Arjun Kharpal

A Walmart store is shown in Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025.

CNBC newsCommentsWhy Walmart decided to raise prices — and risk Trump’s fury

The largest discount chain in the US warns higher prices are on the way for shoppers.

Melissa Repko

Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

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L-R are Socceroos players Alessandro Circati, Cameron Burgess and Adam Taggart. They are pictured at Ritz-Carlton Perth.

Perth trafficCommentsMajor sporting event at Optus to cause traffic delays

Western Australia’s peak traffic monitors have informed the public to be cautious ahead of tonight's match

Joseph Cassidy

Troy Mercanti leaves Perth Magistrates Court.

Courts and JusticePremiumNotorious bikie denies involvement in wild Como pub punch-up

Veteran Mongols bikie Troy Mercanti allegedly damaged a glass panel during a fight he is accused of being involved in at a pub at Como, a court has been told.

City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has confirmed the suspension of rental e-scooters from midday today ‘until further notice’.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumE-scooters banned from Perth CBD after tragic death

City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has confirmed the suspension of rental e-scooters from midday today ‘until further notice’.

We’d all love to work a three-day week — and for one Rockingham resident it has become a reality after scooping the loot in Saturday Lotto.

‘Total shock’VideoCommentsCommentsThree-day work week and dream home after scooping Lotto loot

We’d all love to work a three-day week — and for one Rockingham resident it has become a reality after scooping the loot in Saturday Lotto.

Matthew Petch pictured at home with Helen and their children Oliver (13), Finlay (11), Amelia (8), in Kalamunda, Perth. .

HealthPremiumPremiumEx-senator backs compo call for volunteer firey with cancer

One of the architects of Australian laws ensuring firefighters get compensation if they develop cancer says he is ‘surprised and disappointed’ that a volunteer with a rare cancer is battling for recognition.

A ‘tiny cabin’ by the WA Firefighters' Memorial.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumBid to bring accommodation to Kings Park flatlines

A bold State Government tourism push to introduce overnight accommodation in Kings Park has fizzled out after last year’s tiny cabin trial left the community divided.

Harriet Flinn