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  1. Cute calf Koombana Bay’s cutest new resident has community celebrating

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  4. Displaced in blazeBushfire chaos puts pressure on possums

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Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre.

Sports fundingPremiumSporting facilities set to receive major upgrades

Two of the Shire of Harvey’s biggest sporting facilities are set for major upgrades after the shire secured new funding. 

Craig Duncan

Three teenagers have been charged after a break-in at Red Rooster Albany.

Criminal chickenPremiumThree teenagers charged after fast-food restaurant break-in

Three teenage boys have been arrested and charged over a break-in at Red Rooster Albany that left windows smashed and cash and items stolen.

Georgia Campion

The intersection of Lake Clifton Road and the Forrest Highway.

Risky RoadsPremiumCommunity glad to see Risky Road listed

The community of Waroona’s Lake Clifton are encouraged to see the dangerous intersection at Lake Clifton Road to the Forest Highway recognised on the RAC’s Risky Road list this year.

Craig Duncan

Many members of Alcoa’s workforce are volunteer firefighters, including these representatives of various brigades who work at the Willowdale Bauxite Mine in the South West.

Bushfire ready fundPremiumAlcoa provides $1.3 million Bushfire Ready Fund

Firefighters from Western Australia and Victoria are set to benefit from $1.3 million worth of funding over the next three years delivered by Alcoa Australia. 

Craig Duncan

Dirk Funnekotter, Sam Funnekotter and Tara Funnekotter at Margaret River Hops in Rosa Brook.

HOPS PremiumMargaret River Hops reviving an industry

A Margaret River farming duo have “jumped in with both feet” offering locally grown hops, revamping the growing industry, which once thrived in Pemberton until the late 1970s. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Bunbury Regional Hospital workers have been nominated for the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

Rural health PremiumWA Rural Health Excellence Awards recognise Bunbury doctors

The 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards will take place on March 22, with multiple South West doctors and specialists securing finalist spots. 

Sofia Fimognari

Start of the standard race elite category.

TriathlonPremiumPremiumAthletes competed in the Bunbury City Classic Triathlon 2025

Around 300 athletes from across the state took to Koombana Bay, Jetty Road and Back Beach for the 2025 Bunbury City Classic Triathlon.

The Shire of Capel council has endorsed the creation of an environmental subcommittee.

Environmental subcommitteePremiumPremiumShire of Capel endorses environmental subcommittee

The Shire of Capel has endorsed the creation of a subcommittee to enable collaboration and advocacy for environmental matters within the Shire.

Bunbury artist Dylan Nietrzeba will be featured at Perth Makers Market.

Local talentPremiumPremiumBunbury artist to showcase work at Perth Makers Market

A Bunbury-based artist inspired by the landscapes and nature of the South West will showcase his talent this weekend at Perth Makers Market. 

The inaugural Drive n Jive festival will run from February 28-March 2.

NEW EVENT Drive n Jive to host rock, cars and fun

Bunbury is set for an action-packed first weekend in March with retro cars, rock‘n’roll, and family fun at the inaugural Drive n Jive festival.

Ezra Kaye

Bunbury pilots are invited to a CASA safety seminar on effective communication at the Aero Club.

Pilot SeminarPremiumPilots invited to peak safety body communication seminar

Bunbury pilots are invited to attend a free safety seminar on effective communication at the Bunbury Aero Club

Ezra Kaye

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West Coast star Harley Reid and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass Wedding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Harley & Sam Mitchell: The pic Eagles fans won’t want to see

It’s a photo that will send chills down the spine of every West Coast fan – Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell sitting next to Eagles star Harley Reid at Tom Barrass’ wedding. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTO

Craig O'Donoghue

Where do Nat Fyfe, Bailey Williams, Tyrell Dewar and Shai Bolton fit in the round one planning for Fremantle and West Coast?

AFLCommentsPremiumPredicted round 1 teams: Who makes the cut for Freo, Eagles?

Who’s looking the goods to feature in Fremantle and West Coast’s round one line-ups? Based on the latest news and what our reporters have seen at training, here’s our projected sides for five weeks’ time.

Chris Robinson

The entire Albany Racing Club board has resinged amid finacial woes.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Entire Albany Racing Club board quits after racing suspended

The entire Albany Racing Club board has quit less than 24 hours after racing was suspended at the historic venue because of ‘ongoing financial challenges’.

Hayden King

Kysaiah Pickett says he has told Simon Goodwin he is home sick, but reaffirmed he is contracted at the Demons.

AFL CommentsPremiumPickett responds to reports he wants to play for Freo

Melbourne premiership forward Kysaiah Pickett has responded to The West Australian’s report he wants to play for Fremantle next season, revealing he has told coach Simon Goodwin he is homesick. 

Mitchell Woodcock & Jackson Barrett

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Paul Mansfield is shown some social media posts attributed to him.

state politicsPremiumCandidate deletes Facebook after awkward press conference

A Liberal party press conference was derailed when the local candidate was asked about decade-old Facebook posts that included degrading memes about women and a homophobic joke.

Jake Dietsch

Several grief-stricken friends laid flowers at the spot on Birdwood Parade, Dalkeith, where the 24-year-old suffered fatal injuries on Saturday night.

Dalkeith carnagePremiumDalkeith crash victim was adored by family and friends

Elizabeth Pearce died after the rideshare she had just got into was allegedly struck by Rhys Bellinge’s speeding Jaguar on Birdwood Parade on Saturday.

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

The crash scene in Dalkeith and, inset, obstetrician Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge.

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PremiumObstetrician accused of fatal Dalkeith crash denied bail

A Perth doctor charged over a horror crash has been refused bail, with a magistrate finding he was at risk of more offending.

Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon has lashed out at the State Government’s plans for a motorplex racetrack at Burswood Park.

State politicsPremiumPremiumVictoria Park mayor slams Burswood Park racetrack plans

Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon has lashed out at the State Government’s plans for a motorplex racetrack at Burswood Park, claiming the announcement came ‘out of the blue’. 

In tonight’s show Ben Harvey delivers an uncomfortable memo to Arab Australia, after an open letter by peak Muslim groups condemns the outrage over the Sydney nurse’s video.

WATCH VideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThis is a memo for the Arab Australian leadership

In Up Late Ben Harvey delivers an uncomfortable memo to Arab Australia after an open letter by peak Muslim groups condemns the outrage over the Sydney nurse’s video.

Regional News

A Caterpillar D11 bulldozer at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on Wednesday.

RacingPremiumHigh-profile locals put weight behind water solution

A group of residents are using their collective clout to help the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club overcome its water supply problems.

Neale Harvey

Firefighters were quick to control a fire that broke out on Hanrahan Road near the Serpentine Road intersection Tuesday afternoon.

BushfirePremiumAlbany detectives investigate suspicious Mt Melville fire

Albany detectives are appealing for the public’s help in identifying the cause of a suspicious bushfire that ripped through bushland within a few kilometres of Albany’s city centre. 

Melissa Sheil

WA Nationals Warren-Blackwood candidate Bevan Eatts (second from right) pledged $4.85 million to the Boyup Brook recreation centre, alongside Sport and Recreation shadow minister Peter Rundle and community representatives.

funding boostPremiumBoyup Brook community welcomes Nationals WA funding pledge

The WA Nationals have pledged $4.85 million to fund the design and construction of a new multipurpose recreation and evacuation centre for the Boyup Brook community.

Melissa Pedelty

The lease is available for the Gascoyne Junction Pub and Tourist Park in the shire of Upper Gascoyne.

Pub lifePremiumPremiumSearch on for new pub owner in one of WA’s hottest towns

Ever dreamt of an outback change and running a pub in one of the most remote parts of the State?

Stunning Shark Bay is a tourism drawcard.

Visitor valuePremiumPremiumShark Bay Visitor Centre generates $10.4 million

The Denham Shark Bay World Heritage and Discovery Centre has brought in an estimated additonal $10.4 million to the Western Australia economy, according to new research and data from Tourism Council WA.

Labor has promised funding for Geraldton City Speedway.

Money for motorsportPremiumPremiumLabor promises $320k for speedway, karting in Geraldton

Local motorsport enthusiasts are set to be revved up about a $320,000 boost to their clubs if the Cook Labor Government is re-elected on March 8.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has secured a deal to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsCommentsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsCommentsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

Ryan Browne and Dylan Butts

WA News

Described by locals as a ‘tornado’, the severe thunderstorm hit the hills about 7.26pm on Wednesday night

Severe weather CommentsPerth Hills ‘tornado’ clean-up begins as homes without power

Residents in the Perth Hills have woken to an extraordinary clean-up effort and thousands are still without power after a freak storm tore through the area, downing trees and powerlines and damaging properties.

Jessica Evensen

Work has stopped on the Floreat SLSC building.

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Western suburbs SLSC upgrades in limbo as builder goes bust

A multi-million dollar project to redevelop Floreat Surf Life Saving Club will likely face serious delays after the construction company tasked with the upgrade went bust.

Harriet Flinn

South Perth residents call for more restaurants and cafes

Sinking feelingCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDBCA says Coode Street floating restaurant not appropriate

South Perth’s first floating restaurant idea set to sink after not receiving support from the DBCA.

The original Girrawheen Hub Precinct redevelopment concept design, which is set to be scaled back to a single-story.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNorthern suburbs hub redevelopment set to be scaled back

The redevelopment, which has been underway since 2021, aims to create a more accessible, integrated multi-purpose precinct that offers opportunities for new activities, uses, tenants and community groups.

Success Fire Station in 2019.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFire station closed by ‘cancer cluster’ could host kid sport

The Hammond Road fire station was shut down after four staff were diagnosed with kidney cancer between 2008 and 2014, sparking an investigation into conditions at the site.

Some of the storm damage in Mundaring. Pictured is what appears to be a home's roof blown off.

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Hills hit by ‘mini-tornado’, thousands without power

Thousands of residents in the Perth Hills are expected to be without power for at least 24 hours after a sudden severe storm uprooted trees and damaged powerlines. 

Caleb Runciman