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  1. ROAD SAFETYPremiumFive dead state-wide as South West sees Easter traffic spike

  2. DANGEROUS DRIVINGPremiumCowaramup man charged following dangerous driving incident

  3. WATER BILL Premium$135,000 water bill draining Dunsborough Primary resources

  4. JOHNNY JUKEBOX PremiumJohnny Jukebox’s Australian Idol journey has come to an end

  5. CyclingPremiumNext big thing in cycling is only just getting started

Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery

Emissions PremiumAlcoa’s Mercury emissions reach new height at Wagerup

The emissions of a South West refinery have been put under the microscope with mercury pollution reaching a record high in recent years. 

Craig Duncan

An architect's impression of the new development.

HOUSING PROJECT PremiumConstruction on 50 new apartments is set to start

Construction is set to commence this month on Bethanie Community Housing’s new project which will see them deliver 50 new apartments at its Dalyellup location. 

Rose Patane

City of Bunbury councillors Gabi Ghasseb, Parthasarathy Ramesh, Julie Broad, mayor Jaysen Miguel, Marina Quain, Todd Brown, Cheryl Kozisek, Karen Turner, Tresslyn Smith and CEO Alan Ferris.

FOGO MANAGEMENTPremiumBunbury council contradicts FOGO management plan

The City of Bunbury council has voted to send another $280,000 to a defective tip, while exploring other options to have organic waste trucked to Perth. 

Will Corbett

BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 7: Jack Robinson of Australia prior to surfing in Heat 16 of Round Two at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 7, 2026 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Ed Sloane/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumJack Robinson knocked out of Bells Beach Pro

Reigning Bells Beach Pro champion Jack Robinson has had his title defence cut short after bowing out in his round two World Surf League heat. 

Jack Penniment

The Manjimup 15,000 has been cancelled due to uncertainty around fuel supply and travel logistics.

MotorcrossPremiumPremier motocross event Manjimup 15000 has been cancelled

Western Australia’s premier motocross event the Manjimup 15000 has been cancelled.

Jack Penniment

Police and ambulance officers attend an incident.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver dead, another critical after horror South West crash

A man has been killed and another left fighting for life after a horror crash in the South West.

Troy de Ruyter

Bon Marche owner Stephen Craddock.

PASSING THE BATON PremiumPremiumAn iconic Bunbury business is up for sale

It’s an an iconic store in the heart of Bunbury’s CBD, but after 100 years the Craddock family will pass on the reigns to Bon Marche as the business goes up for sale. 

Minister for the South West Don Punch.

Local investment PremiumPremiumSouth West initiatives share in State RED Grant funding

Eight South West initiatives have shared in close to $750,000 of funding, with a push to establish an advanced manufacturing training hub in the region.

This Is Where tells the stories of people who have called Bunbury home.

REVIEW PremiumPremiumThis Is Where is a production Bunbury will never forget

A new production has showcased the untold true stories of people who have called Bunbury home through a captivating and immersive experience

Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative wants government support for drivers.

HITTING THE BRAKES PremiumSouth West taxi drivers struggling amidst fuel prices

A South West taxi booking service is urging the State Government to provide more support for wheelchair taxi driver operators as the rise in fuel prices has left driver’s struggling to continue working.

Rose Patane

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

shire amalgamations PremiumLocal Government minister’s hands off approach to mergers

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley indicated shire amalgamations will not be state-imposed during her Capel visit on Friday afternoon. 

Will Corbett

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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The West Australian exclusive
From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

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

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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?

Regional News

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre general manager Donna Malec at the 2026 Perth Caravan and Camping Show.

Tourism packages PremiumPackages aim to boost visitors to city

New accommodation packages for visitors to Kalgoorlie-Boulder are expected to help boost tourism in the city and ease the planning process for tourists.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan threatened to give ex a ‘hiding’ despite police order

A man breached a police order protecting his ex-partner by walking into her backyard and threatening to give her a “hiding”, a Kalgoorlie court has been told.

Tegan Guthrie

Esperance artist Patrick McCarthy.

Fish artPremiumEsperance artist turns skins of prized fish into art

Enthusiastic fishers can have their most prized catches immortalised by an Esperance artist who turns real fish skins into pieces of art.

Isabella Davis

Darren Darch teaches Tagon, 7, Abigail, 7, Annabel, 10, Meeka, 12, and Lennox, 10, about snakes.

Snake catcherPremiumPremiumFree birthday snake-visits to educate Esperance kids

An Esperance snake catcher and native animal carer is putting in off-the-clock hours to help keep the slithery serpents from harm. 

Salvation Army major Shirley Spooner will no longer be able to offer the community a free weekly lunch.

No free lunchPremiumPremiumSalvation Army forced to close free weekly lunch service

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Salvation Army has been forced to close their weekly community lunch service because of a lack of volunteers.

Comedian Dave Hughes is bringing his Cooked stand-up comedy show to Kalgoorlie-Boulder on May 1.

Hughesy show Hughesy turns misery into laughter in new show

Enjoying turning his own misery into laughter and making a living from it, comedian Dave Hughes is bringing his latest show to Kalgoorlie-Boulder after a near-death experience inspired all-new content.

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President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

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Charlie Blackwood, 5, and Matilda Blackwood, 7, will be officially opening our Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Gala Ball on May 16 at Optus. Andrew Ritchie

ChildrenCommentsCystic Fibrosis Gala Ball to raise vital funds for a cure

Next month’s Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Gala Ball will raise vital funds to give children like Charlie, pictured with sister Matilda, the best chance to live long and happy lives.

Rhianna Mitchell

Australian Army Nursing Service on the Wyrema 1918. Sister Rosa O'Kane, second row from back, second from right.

Untold History CommentsPremiumThe WA war nurses who put lives on line to care for soldiers

When the deadly Spanish flu raced through the ranks of WWI Diggers sailing home, heroic nurses volunteered to care for them.

Malcolm Quekett

Rileigh and Owen pictured enjoying the Muddy Buddies event at Jarrahdale Oval.

ChildrenCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHow over-sanitised childhoods are harming kids’ health

Childhood is becoming sanitised and over-scheduled to the point that some kids are fearful of germs and dirt, with experts warning of lifelong mental and physical health impacts.

Breaking News

WA NewsCommentsCommentsMajor WA highway shut as person critically injured in crash

A person has been left with critical injuries after a serious crash on a major WA highway on Friday evening. 

The inquest findings into the death of 21-month-old Sandipan Dhar from an undetected blood cancer were released on Friday, more than two years after the little boy’s death on March 24, 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumInquest finds doctors ‘missed’ chance to save toddler’s life

The death of a toddler at one of Perth’s busiest emergency departments was preventable and ‘more than a missed opportunity,’ a coroner has found. 

Perth motorists are finally catching a break as fuel prices slide to their lowest levels since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East with average prices forecast to dip below $2 per litre. Pictured: Cameron Brewer

FUEL CRISISVideoCommentsRelief as Perth petrol prices set to plunge tomorrow

Perth motorists are finally catching a break as fuel prices slide to their lowest levels since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East with average prices forecast to dip below $2 per litre. 

Caitlin Vinci