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  1. WIND FARMSPremiumSouth West councils urge community wind-farm consultation.

  2. Road SafetyPremiumThree dead in horror weekend for South West roads

  3. HEARTBREAKPremiumTwo local dogs die in suspected 1080 poisonings

  4. Women’s Asian CupPremiumWomen’s Asian Cup on the road in the South West

  5. New ResearchPremiumFury builds amid mass owl death linked to common rat poison

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council.

On the agendaPremiumAMR shire set for second hit out of 2026.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River council is gearing up for its second hit-out of 2026, with some big-ticket items on the agenda. 

Will Corbett

A man has been charged following two scrub fires in Margaret River.

CRIMEPremiumMan charged following Margaret River scrub fires

A 35-year-old Margaret River man has been charged in relation to two scrub fires in Margaret River at the weekend. 

Madelin Hayes

THere has been an E.Coli spike in Hardey Inlet.

HEALTHPremiumShire urges caution for local swimmers.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have urged locals to stay out of the Hardey Inlet near Turner Holiday Park, with bacteria levels spiking. 

Will Corbett

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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WA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Caleb Runciman

Wil Powell and grandfather Roy.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Powell family history that changed WA footy

Wil Powell will be representing more than the state when he pulls on the West Australian jumper against Victoria on Saturday. He’ll add another chapter to a family story that is overflowing with footy history.

Craig O'Donoghue

An aerial shot of runners during the 2025 event.

SwimRunPremiumCompetitors ready for seventh edition of Trans Cape SwimRun

Competitors have their goggles and runners ready for the seventh edition of the Trans Cape SwimRun.

Jack Penniment

Peninsula Downs owner Ross Woodhouse said the new hybrid solar system will save the business $40,000 a year in overall power bills.

SOLAR SOLUTION PremiumPremiumPeninsula Downs dairy farm transitions to hybrid energy

Western Australia’s biggest family-owned dairy farm is taking its future off-grid, and it’s already paying off. 

Willow Hardy after winning the final at the Phillip Island Pro.

SurfingPremiumPremiumMargaret River’s Willow Hardy wins second WSL event

Margaret River locals shine during Phillip Island Pro Junior Qualifying Series with Willow Hardy taking home her second World Surf League women’s event.

Capes Raptor Centre manager Tara Finch with various safe rodent control products.

Poisonous debatePremiumPremiumSouth West raptor centre joins calls to ban insidious SGARs

The Capes Raptor Centre has joined calls to ban insidious second-generation rat poisons, claiming a Federal Government agency has ignored research into their harmful effect on birds and wildlife.

A health warning has been issued at the Barrett St Weir.

STAY OUTE.Coli hits second AMR Shire swimming spot.

Another popular swimming spot in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has tested positive for nasty bacteria, with the shire urging swimmers to take caution. 

Will Corbett

Emma, Leo, 2, Josh and Hamish Ravendale, 3 months.

CULTURAL HERITAGEPremiumBunuru Fest brings hundreds for First Nations celebration.

Hundreds of South West locals spent their Saturday afternoon at Cowaramup’s Pioneer Park celebrating Bunuru Festival.

Will Corbett

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The parents of Cleo Smith — the young girl who was kidnapped from a WA campsite and held for 18 days — have closed the door on a difficult chapter in their lives.

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Cleo Smith family’s major life update years after kidnapping

The family of the young girl who was abducted from a WA campsite and held for 18 days have closed the door on a difficult chapter.

Kim Macdonald

Hailee Hildebrand was allowed out on day release, only four days after another suicide attempt inside the hospital’s youth mental health ward.

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Grieving mum’s plea: ‘They were meant to save her’

Stacey Hildebrandt is brokenhearted but insists she wants change — not sympathy — in the wake of her daughter’s suicide while she was an inpatient at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Jessica Page

Laurence Escalante arrives at the Perth Magistrates Court today. Michael Wilson

Courts & JusticePremiumDramatic scenes as billionaire faces nine new drug charges

Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante has been hit with a raft of new criminal charges as his minder clashed with media outside court in dramatic scenes.

Rebecca Le May

One of seven people charged over a massive cocaine haul found stashed inside a bulk carrier off Perth has had his charge dropped.

Courts & JusticePremiumNew twist as epic trial looms after huge drug bust off WA

One of seven people charged over a massive cocaine haul found stashed inside a bulk carrier off Perth has had his charge dropped.

Rebecca Le May

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Home and Away filmed at Bullara Station

TVCommentsREVEALED: Home and Away WA filming locations

All the locations revealed: Brax (Stephen Peacocke) and Ricky (Bonnie Sveen) make their highly anticipated return to Home and Away 7.00pm Monday, March 9.

Clare Rigden

Ben Harvey explains why Donald Trump has pragmatic and personal reasons for launching US attack on Iran given the regime’s funding of the three Hs of terror.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: End game for three Hs of terror

Harvey explains why Trump has pragmatic and personal reasons for launching US attack on Iran given the regime’s funding of the three Hs of terror.

Ben Harvey | Tue, March 3

The Supermoon shot from Kings Park.

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CommentsSpectacular Blood Moon captured in Perth’s night sky

Australians have witnessed the last blood Moon for two years. See the photos here.

A fire is burning in Muchea. Pictured is the fire from Bullsbrook.

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BushfiresComments
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CommentsRaging bushfire downgraded after homes put under threat

The bushfire has been downgraded to an advice level but it is not yet contained or controlled. 

The State Government has defended raking in this eye-watering amount in stamp duty in just six months as house prices continue to soar.

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CommentsPremiumThanks billions! Cook Govt banks eye-watering stamp duty sum

The State Government has defended raking in this eye-watering amount in stamp duty in just six months as house prices continue to soar.

Regional News

Lancelin Sands Hotel owner Glen Trebilcock has taken matters into own hands in the fight against beach erosion.

Sands of timeVideoCommentsIconic WA pub fights for survival as sea closes in

A pub owner has been forced to take matters into his own hands to protect his livelihood. SEE THE VIDEO

Oliver Lane

Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Bright Energy Investments general manager Tom Frood at the Warradarge wind farm.

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Connection missing in WA Government’s renewables plan

The West can reveal new guidelines to ensure local communities benefit from wind and solar projects excludes major infrastructure that will be needed to connect them to WA’s power grid. 

Jessica Page

Military inspired Hotel Sebatikel.

Commercial property CommentsPremiumLuxury in the dunes coming to the Ningaloo Coast

SEE THE PICTURES: Inspired by military bunkers and sand dunes, a new $13m eco-resort on the Ningaloo Coast - the first in 20 years - has been labelled a sustainability work of art.

Kim Macdonald

Jess McKeon and Emme Fraser-Gillard.

Beach fest PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: No sky too stormy for Middies festivalgoers

Appreciation for Albany’s first beachside music festival last weekend proved emphatic from attendees and organisers alike, with the latter saying they cannot wait to return for a sophomore event next year.

Iran has threatened to attack any ship trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East ConflictPremiumPremiumFuel fears and travel chaos flows from Middle East conflict

The Mid West of WA is a long way from the Middle East, but the conflict taking place could see an impact on Geraldton shores. 

Tammy Hagan launches March4NETs with Chris Jones.

Walking for a causePremiumPremiumMarch4NETs launched for local awareness

Tammy Hagan and Christine Jones have officially launched Bunbury’s March4NETs — an awareness and fundraising push for Australians with neuroendocrine cancerous tumours

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Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium‘Limited’ flights back on in Dubai after Iran strikes

Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

Leslie Josephs

Apple introduces iPhone 17e

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMore bang for buck in Apple’s new (and cheaper) iPhone 17e

Apple opened its week of product launches on Monday morning with a refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.

MacKenzie Sigalos

Iranian Navy soldiers at an armed speed boat in Persian Gulf near the strait of Hormuz about 1320km south of Tehran, in April 2019.

CNBC newsThe countries most affected by Strait of Hormuz blockade

A prolonged closure of the Strait would likely lead to a further surge in oil prices, with some analysts seeing oil crossing $US100 per barrel.

Lee Ying Shan

President Donald Trump

CNBC newsPremiumTrump insists trade deals safe as ruling upends tariffs

President Donald Trump defended his tariff agenda during his State of the Union address even as a Supreme Court ruling striking down his emergency tariffs cast fresh confusion.

Anniek Bao

WA News

An artist's impression of the proposed development.

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumControversial development approved despite expert warning

A doctor fears patient consultations at a medical centre will suffer from an adjoining three-storey development.

Michael Palmer

West Australian shoppers will soon be forking out more at the supermarket.

AgriculturePremium‘Real pile of strife’: Supermarket prices in WA set to soar

West Australian shoppers could soon be forking out more at the supermarket, with agribusinesses bracing for higher oil and fertiliser prices to bleed into production costs amid war in the Middle East.

Cheyanne Enciso, Simone Grogan and Georgia Campion

Two high-tech US surveillance aircraft have made an ‘unexpected’ stopover into Western Australia just days after the Trump administration began its bombing of Iran, but officials are refusing to discuss details of the visit.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumREVEALED: US spy planes make secret WA stopover

Two high-tech surveillance aircraft made a stopover in Western Australia just days after the Trump administration began bombing Iran, but officials are refusing to discuss details of the visit.

A lucky WA punter has become the first Set for Life winner in the State this year. 

LottoCommentsCommentsWest Aussie ticketholder scores life-changing $4.8m win

The winner has not yet visited the Lotto HQ to lay claim to the enviable prize. 

Austin Appelbee at Lathlain, eager to meet his favourite footy team.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsTeen hero’s dream meeting with West Coast after sea rescue

The WA teen who captured global headlines when he swam for four hours through dangerous seas to save his family isn’t showing signs of returning to normal life. 

Lancelin Sands Hotel owner Glen Trebilcock has taken matters into own hands in the fight against beach erosion.

Sands of timeVideoCommentsIconic WA pub fights for survival as sea closes in

A pub owner has been forced to take matters into his own hands to protect his livelihood. SEE THE VIDEO

Oliver Lane