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  1. Renewable EnergyPremiumScott River wind farm approved without formal assessment

  2. Awesome ArtPremiumMargaret River creatives launch immersive art trail

  3. MENTAL HEALTHPremiumRiders ready to hit the road for mental health awareness

  4. SEA RESCUECommentsAppelbee family thanks those who saved their lives

  5. EVENT FUNDINGPremiumGrant program opens to help events showcasing region

Margaret River Hawks batsman Grant Garstone.

CricketPremiumRuns galore with best in form ahead of finals series

It was runs galore in the final regular season round of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association, with the competition’s best strutting their stuff ahead of the finals series.

Jack Penniment

Mandalay Holiday Resort won silver in the caravan and holiday parks category at the Australian Tourism Awards.

TOURISMSouth West tourism earns national recognition

Accommodation providers and tourism experiences from the South West have been recognised on the national stage, taking home honours at the Australian Tourism Awards.

Madelin Hayes

Augusta-Margaret River masters women's side in 2024

SWFLPremiumHawks proud to field inaugural women’s team

Augusta-Margaret River Hawks will field their inaugural South West Football League women’s team in season 2026.

Jack Penniment

The Aviramp is designed to facilitate faster passenger flow, and provide better access to those with low mobility.

ACCESSIBILITYPremiumBusselton airport ramps up low mobility access.

Accessibility is on the up at the Busselton Margaret River Airport, with a new ramp improving safety, efficiency and low mobility access. 

Will Corbett

The Georgette dog park has reopened after 1080 poisonings.

Tragic EventAMR Shire reopens park a month after 1080 tragedy.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have reopened the Georgette Dog exercise area a month after it was closed. 

Will Corbett

Margaret River 16-year-old Harper McKinney hopes to rally the community in calls to end native logging

DeforestationPremiumMargaret River teen leads anti-deforestation push

A Margaret River 16-year-old, Harper McKinney, is hoping to rally the community this weekend in calls to end mining in WA’s native forests

Craig Duncan

Leila Fraser, Olive Hardy, Grace Cook and Poppy Redman Carr after the under-18 girls’ final.

SurfingPremiumPremiumPerfect conditions saw locals dominate junior surfing titles

Round one of WA Junior Surf Titles returned to Margaret River over the weekend for another jam packed three day event of high level surfing action

The Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association says Easter tourism numbers are unlikely to be affected by rising fuel costs.

FUEL HIKEPremiumPremiumEaster tourism rush to be unaffected by rising fuel costs

The tourism body for Margaret River-Busselton remains confident Easter visitor numbers will hold strong, despite rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. 

Taffy the beloved miniature horse is recovering from extensive surgery.

Help a HeroPremiumPremiumFundraiser 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. 

The driver of the red Toyota LandCruiser drove the wrong way on Margaret River's main street, narrowly missing onlookers.

RECKLESS DRIVINGPremiumMan charged after reckless driving spree in the South West

A 31-year-old man has been charged with a number of serious offences after a reckless driving spree in the South West – including allegedly tailgating another vehicle causing it to hit a tree. 

Madelin Hayes

Recreational fishers are encouraged to take part in the public consultation process to simplify rules for catching blue swimmer crabs in the West Coast bioregion.

HAVE YOUR SAY!Major change to blue swimmer crab rules proposed for WA

WA crabbers are being asked to have their say on proposed changes to blue swimmer crab fishing rules.

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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The West Australian exclusive
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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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CommentsTrump unloads on Australia in explosive Iran war rant

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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CommentsRBA chief admits aggressive hikes could cause recession

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.

Regional News

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