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  1. CEMETERY THEFT PremiumGreenbushes cemetery toilet theft still a mystery

  2. GLOUCESTER TREEPremiumGloucester Tree reopening pushed back to June

  3. LOST GOLDPremiumMargaret River gold discovery has local prospectors giddy

  4. REGIONAL HEALTH PremiumLibby Mettam slams State Government over regional healthcare

  5. ROAD SAFETYPremiumDonnybrook’s Asphalt Art project has been completed

Native vegetation is beginning to regenerate at Marri Reserve in Dunsborough, following a bushfire in 2025.

RECOVERY UNDER WAYMarri Reserve on the mend after 2025 bushfire

Marri Reserve in Dunsborough is showing strong signs of recovery after a bushfire burned through the area in February 2025.

Madelin Hayes

ABC South West staff strike against the unsatisfactory enterprise agreement.

WAGE ACTIONPremiumABC South West staff strike for better wages

ABC South West have joined bureau’s across Western Australia in striking against unsatisfactory enterprise agreement revisions.

Will Corbett

South West NRM has received a funding top-up of $57,750 to protec the white-bellied frog.

Funding LifelinePremiumFrog saving project continues to hop along with new funding

An ongoing project to save the critically endangered white bellied frog is continuing to hop along thanks to a major funding top-up

Craig Duncan

Caves House Hotel in Yallingup is being sold to Adrian Fini.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumDeveloper Adrian Fini to buy much-loved historic SW hotel

The iconic Yallingup hotel is set to change hands in weeks, but Adrian Fini promises it is a family project - not a development.

Kim Macdonald

The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is hitting the South West this week.

CinemaPremiumAlliance Francaise French Film Festival kicks off in Bunbury

The South West is the home of French Film this week, with the Alliance Française French Film Festival kicking off in Bunbury last night.

Craig Duncan

Clint Knop post-treatement with kids Jack, Millie and Lilah

TESTICULAR CANCER MONTHPremiumCancer survivor urges young men to check for cancerous bumps

A Bunbury business owner has urged young men to get themselves checked out this Testicular Cancer Awareness month after multiple battles with the deadly disease.  

Will Corbett

Berridge Transport said they are scared to take a sigh of relief with fuel future uncertain

OIL CRISISPremiumPremiumSouth West freighter hold breath for fuel cuts

The operator of a Margaret River trucking company said they are scared to breathe a sigh of relief even with the national fuel excise slashed to help motorists through the oil crisis. 

Harvey VFRS competing in the 2025 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Annual State Easter Championships.

FIRE AND RESCUE PremiumPremiumTeams from across the State set to descend to Bunbury

Firefighters from across the State are set to descend on the South West over the Easter weekend where they will put their skills to the test in the ultimate competition. 

John Standley is through to the top six after performing the hit song APT.

IDOL SUCCESSPremiumPremiumThe Australian Idol top 6 has been confirmed

Bunbury-raised singer John Standley has proved there is no genre he can not tackle following his latest performance, sending him through to the Australian Idol top 6. 

Ryan Simmons says he is worried for the safety of school children.

CROSSING SAFETY PremiumA traffic warden has handed in his flags

Students in Australind will be forced to find their own way across the street as another second traffic warden returns his flags. 

Rose Patane

The newly revealed Australind train.

Getting closerPremiumAustralind design unveiled with return announcement ‘soon’

As the ongoing fuel crisis is making the need for reliable public transport more apparent than ever, South West residents may not have much longer to wait for the return of their beloved train line. 

Craig Duncan

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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

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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The West Australian exclusive
Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Sarah Crawford

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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?

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WA Premier Roger Cook with Collie MP Jodie Hanns

STATE GOVERNMENT GRANTPremium$100,000 up for grabs in State Government grant

Collie businesses and organisations can now apply for a State Government grant up to $100,000 for projects which help the community. 

Will Corbett

Charlotte James on Kevin picks up pace during the gymkhana barrel race at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

Muster cancelledPremiumNullarbor Muster cancelled due to fuel crisis

Rising fuel costs have forced the cancellation of the 2026 Nullarbor Muster that was scheduled for this month.

Isabella Davis

Ryan Simmons says he is worried for the safety of school children.

CROSSING SAFETY PremiumA traffic warden has handed in his flags

Students in Australind will be forced to find their own way across the street as another second traffic warden returns his flags. 

Rose Patane

Settlers Tavern Margaret River’s steak sandwich in 2025.

STEAK SANDWICH PremiumPremiumVoting has opened for the annual steak sandwich competition

Those craving a steak sandwich now have the perfect excuse to sink their teeth into one, with multiple South West venues set to compete to serve up WA’s best. 

Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey.

Going upPremiumPremiumConstruction of $63.6 million Laverton hospital progressing

Construction of the new $63.6 million Laverton hospital has reached a key milestone, with the building now connected to mains power, the State Government says. 

Berridge Transport said they are scared to take a sigh of relief with fuel future uncertain

OIL CRISISPremiumPremiumSouth West freighter hold breath for fuel cuts

The operator of a Margaret River trucking company said they are scared to breathe a sigh of relief even with the national fuel excise slashed to help motorists through the oil crisis. 

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

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The Deering family outside makeshift tent accommodation, possibly in Hyde Park, Perth, 1897.

Untold History CommentsPremiumTent towns rife across Perth during State’s goldrush days

Rooms in boarding houses were in high demand. And when they were full or too expensive, tent cities sprang up around the fringes of Perth and Fremantle.

Malcolm Quekett

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SHOPPINGPremiumBunnings to change way Aussies shop

Bunnings has unveiled one of its biggest projects to date, that will revolutionise how Aussies will shop.

Georgia Palgan

Kingdomcity Church’s during Australia’s largest mass baptism event on Good Friday.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMass baptism in South Perth as Christians mark Good Friday

Hundreds of people used one of the most important days on the Christian calendar to mark new beginnings, with a public baptism on the South Perth foreshore.

Reduced petrol prices at the Burk petrol station in Mount Lawley saw a few cars lining up for the cheap fuel.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPetrol prices edge down while diesel keeps climbing

Perth motorists are set for slight relief at the bowsers on Saturday, but diesel continues to trend up as experts warn Government intervention won’t make much of a difference for long.

The occupants of this wrecked car were lucky to escape without serious injury after hitting a tree near Napier on Friday.

Lucky escape PremiumPremiumLucky escape after high-speed Good Friday car crash

The occupants of a wrecked car are lucky to have escaped with only minor scrapes and bruises after their vehicle crashed into a tree at speed on Chester Pass Road near Albany on Good Friday.

Mandurah family the Sayers, Dad James, mum Caryn and daughters Genevieve 13 and Danica 11 poolside at Crown Towers.

FUELCommentsWest Aussies staying put on Easter weekend amid fuel crisis

More West Australians are choosing to holiday locally this Easter, to reduce the hit to hip pockets from petrol prices that remain above the two dollar mark.

Jessica Evensen