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    Worker dies at South32’s Worsley

  2. SEA RESCUECommentsAppelbee family thanks those who saved their lives

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  4. TOP 12 PremiumJohn Standley makes it through to Australian Idol top 12

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Federal approval has been given for a new wind farm without the need for an assessment.

Renewable EnergyPremiumScott River wind farm approved without formal assessment

Activists have been left reeling after the Federal Government gave the controversial Scott River wind farm the green light without a formal Commonwealth assessment.  

Will Corbett

Ambulances lined up at Bunbury Regional Hospital in June 2025.

RAMPINGPremiumRegional ramping dips well below WA’s record numbers

While ambulance ramping hours across WA have soared, making last month the worst February on record, Bunbury’s regional hospital has shown a continued decline.

Will Corbett

Olive Hardy surfs competes in the Phillip Island Pro.

SurfingPremiumThe State’s rising talent putting their skills to the test

Round one of WA Junior Surf Titles returns to Margaret River this weekend with 87 competitors taking part from under 18 to under 12 boys and girls division’s.

Jack Penniment

More than 2000 vehicles were subject to random roadside breath and drug testing during Operation Pontoon.

CrimeVideoPremiumCops seize meth, heroin and MDMA in South West drug blitz

Several people have been changed with more than 30 offences following a three-day drug blitz in the South West. 

Madelin Hayes

Quedjinup artist Noa Williams was awarded the Margaret River Open Studios pathway award.

OPEN FOR BUSINESSPremiumQuedjinup artist Noa Williams earns Open Studios award

A young Quedjinup artist is set to showcase his work via a major platform after being named the recipient of the Margaret River Region Open Studios pathway award

Madelin Hayes

Shire of Dardanup councillor Ruby Trevathan and senior ranger Paul Sydney-Smith, on-site at the new 24-hour caravan and RV stopover at Ferguson Hall.

NEW TRIAL New trial for 24 hour stop over bay

The Shire of Dardanup will be launching a three-month trial aiming to provide those traveling through the region a new spot to stop and rest. 

Rose Patane

Queen and king of the ball Shae Barnett and Beau Falloon at the 2026 Australind Senior High School ball.

STARRY NIGHT PremiumPremiumAustralind Senior High School hosts annual ball

It was all glitz and glamour as students from Australind Senior High School it the red carpet at the weekend for their Year 12 school ball

Bunbury’s Nicola ‘Nick’ Bucchino died on December 9. 2025.

Local LegendPremiumPremiumNicola ‘Nick’ Bucchino remembered for his ‘heart of gold’

A titan of the Bunbury community, Nicola ‘Nick’ Bucchino, has been remembered as a loving husband, son and father with a heart of gold.

Connor Wright celebrating as he crosses the finish line during stage three of the Tour of Tasmania.

CyclingPremiumPremiumLocal cycling wizard earns development team selection

After an outstanding summer on the bike local Connor Wright has earned selection for the AusCycling 2026 Under-19 European road development project.

The WACHS Older Person Complex Care Team in Bunbury won health team of the year and the chair’s award at the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

HEALTH AWARDSPremiumSouth West health professionals recognised at awards

Health professionals from across the South West have been recognised for their dedication to delivering regional health care at this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards. 

Madelin Hayes

Taffy the beloved miniature horse is recovering from extensive surgery.

Help a HeroPremiumFundraiser launched to cover therapy horse Taffy’s vet bills

Taffy, the 15-year-old miniature therapy horse, has had to take a break from his regular visits to aged care centres across the South West after needing to be rushed to the vet for emergency surgery. 

Craig Duncan

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The RAC Rescue helicopter was sent to a road crash in Beaufort River to airlift one woman, while the other died at the scene.

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Crash kills woman, second being airlifted to Perth

A woman has died after a serious car crash on Albany Highway in Beaufort River, with a second woman flown to Perth with critical injuries. 

Jacki Elezovich

Brodie Dewar returned to Perth District Court on Monday.

Courts & JusticePremiumAlleged coward-punch killer Brodie Dewar back in court

The man accused of killing WA Labor figure Tim Picton with a coward-punch outside a nightclub has returned to court.

Sarah Crawford

The Worsley Alumina operation.

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Worker dies at South32’s Worsley

South32 is temporarily scaling back operations at the Worsley Alumina refinery near Collie after a workplace fatality before dawn today.

Adrian Rauso

An unwitting drug mule has been jailed for his role in a cross-border meth-trafficking operation, which used Apple Air Tags to monitor the movements of illicit drugs between New South Wales and Western Australia. 

CrimePremiumUnwitting drug mule learns fate for role in meth-trafficking

An unwitting drug mule has been sentenced for his role in a cross-border meth-trafficking operation, which used Apple Air Tags to monitor the movements of illicit drugs between NSW and WA.

Jessica Evensen

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Brandon Craig will be the new CEO of BHP

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BHP taps former WA iron ore boss to succeed Henry as CEO

The world’s biggest miner has announced its chief executive will step down after more than six years for a replacement seen as ‘evolutionary’ rather than ‘transformational’.

Adrian Rauso and Tom Richardson

In May 2024, “James” launched into a stabbing attack on a stranger at Willetton and was shot dead by responding police.

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‘In the dark’: Findings in terror program report kept secret

WA Police won’t release the full findings of an independent review into the State’s de-radicalisation program, despite the system failing to prevent a Perth teenager from carrying out a terrorist attack.

Caleb Runciman

Donald Trump unloads on Australia in furious rant.

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LATIKA M BOURKE: Donald Trump has lashed Australia as allies baulk at supporting his Iran war push, declaring the US does not ‘need the help of anyone’.

Lines for fuel at VIBE Nollamara this morning.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHundreds queue in 35C heat as fuel hits extortionate $2.76

Round-the-block queues at a Nollamara service station have starkly illustrated the impact of rising fuel prices on top of another hike in mortgage rates.

Home borrowers have been slapped with another interest rate rise.

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Mortgage holders have been slapped with another 25 basis point rate rise from the Reserve Bank, with governor Michele Bullock hinting aggressive monetary policy tightening could spark a recession.

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Old Man and the Sea bar where the alleged incident happened.

Courts & JusticePremiumCops investigate after woman allegedly punches bar staff

A woman has allegedly left two staff members at Geraldton’s rooftop bar battered and bruised after punching them in the face when refused service for intoxicated behaviour.

Imogen Wilson

Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge.

SHIRE AMALGAMATIONPremiumManjimup shire president says amalgamation is possible

Manjimup Shire President Donelle Buegge has not ruled out the possibility of amalgamating with neighbouring shires, though said it would have to take a considered approach. 

Will Corbett

Matsa Resources executive chairman Paul Poli.

Carrying onCommentsPremiumGold miner says digging continues despite fuel challenges

Matsa Resources says mining is continuing at its Devon Pit gold operation in the northern Goldfields following a media report its contractor was standing workers down because of fuel supply uncertainty.

Neil Watkinson & Oliver Lane

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport.

Melbourne flightsPremiumPremiumAgeing airport ‘can accommodate’ planes for Melbourne route

Despite the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport needing a significant refurbishment, mayor Glenn Wilson says he is confident the ageing facility can accommodate additional planes for a new direct flight to Melbourne.

Julie Muir and Kathi Miller play Mary and Hester Titheridge in Goldfields Repertory Club’s Strawberry Jam play, part of the two-plays-in-one Short & Sweet performance night.

ReviewPremiumPremiumLots of laughs to be had at Short & Sweet performance night

Hilarious absurdity is on display at the Goldfields Repertory Club’s two-plays-in-one Short & Sweet performance night.

Carol and Les Holt, and Ben and Carol Hyde get ready to see the light display.

Albany 2026 IN PICTURES: Huge crowd heads to debut of Lighting the Sound

Albany’s Anzac Peace Park was packed full of eager spectators on Friday for the first night of Lighting the Sound, with punters coming equipped with ponchos, rain jackets and umbrellas to wait out the rain. 

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A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf.

CNBC newsPremiumOil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money

The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world’s most traded commodity, further fuelling volatility.

Lee Ying Shan

Gordon Ramsay

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: How Gordon Ramsay built a billion-dollar empire

Chef, restaurateur and global TV star Gordon Ramsay has opened the doors to his newest Michelin-starred location and reflects on the setbacks and successes that have shaped his career.

Caitlin Kalinowski stepped down from OpenAI after raising concerns the company moved too quickly on a Pentagon AI agreement.

CNBC newsCommentsOpenAI hardware chief quits over Pentagon AI deal

OpenAI hardware chief Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned, warning the company rushed into a deal to deploy its AI models on Pentagon networks.

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Flightradar24 still of flight traffic across the Middle East on March 4th, 2026.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium$17 trillion at stake as travellers caught in Iran crossfire

The war in Iran is part of a growing number of conflicts that have affected the global tourism industry, showing that people who are far from falling missiles and drone attacks aren’t immune to ripple effects.

Leslie Josephs and Contessa Brewer

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Paul Konstek of Harmon Transportation at the depot in Wangara has concerns with fuel access for the trucking industry.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumTransport firms demand answers on WA regional fuel supply

Transport firms are calling on the State Government to provide clear information on fuel availability — and any potential shortages — amid fears drivers could get stranded hundreds of kilometres from home.

Simone Grogan

WA is celebrating it’s fourth jackpot win since Saturday after one local scooped Millionaire Medley’s $1 million prize on Wednesday. 

HIT THE JACKPOT!CommentsWA on a roll with fourth straight Lotto jackpot win

It’s the fourth jackpot win for the State since Saturday.

Chloe Maher

A Perth family is demanding answers after 25-year-old Corey Wooller, who lives with severe autism, was allegedly assaulted in his NDIS accommodation and left for hours without medical care.

WA NewsPerth family demands answers after shock NDIS home ordeal

A Perth family is demanding answers after a 25-year-old man with severe autism was allegedly assaulted in his NDIS accommodation and left for hours without medical care.

Western Australia has reached an all-time high in family and domestic violence offenders, with cases soaring by 20 per cent in the past year.

CrimeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFamily and domestic violence in WA hits all-time high

Western Australia has reached an all-time high in family and domestic violence offenders, with cases soaring by 20 per cent in the past year, fresh numbers have revealed.

Perth motorists will not have any relief at the bowsers on Thursday, with prices continuing to surge amid the global uncertainty of the US-Iran war. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWA drivers slugged as petrol and diesel prices spike again

Perth motorists will not have any relief at the bowsers on Thursday, with prices continuing to surge amid the global uncertainty of the US-Iran war. 

Vibe Petroleum capping the amount of fuel customers can buy statewide, just one day after Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen ruled out rationing.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWA servo chain first to enforce fuel limit as prices soar

A WA service station chain is capping the amount of fuel customers can buy across more than 50 stores statewide, just one day after Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen ruled out rationing.

Hannah Cross