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  1. GIVING BACKPremiumMargaret River DJ auctions off gig to support River Angels

  2. TRICK-OR-TREATPremiumKeeping your dog safe from a Halloween fright

  3. GRANT FUNDING PremiumRound nine of a State Government grant program has opened

  4. STATE GOVERNMENT PremiumBunbury MLA Don Punch continues to face mounting pressure

  5. OPEN STUDIOS PremiumShelley McNab pottery on show for open studios event

Luke Martin founded friendship app Wingmate to tackle loneliness.

FINDING FRIENDSHIPPremiumDunsborough founded app aims to tackle loneliness

A Dunsborough-founded app designed to help people find friendship through shared interests and simple catch-ups will launch next month, with its founder hoping to address loneliness and social isolation. 

Madelin Hayes

Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at the unveiling of the Margaret River Wildlife Hospital.

WILDLIFEPremiumWildlife hospital unveiled in Margaret River

The South West’s first wildlife hospital will begin treating sick and injured animals from next month, with the facility also set to support WA’s bird flu response. 

Madelin Hayes

Surfers get ready to hit the water at last year’s Classic.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River Surf Classic returns to Surfers Point

The Margaret River Surf Classic will return to Surfers Point from October 30 to November 1, with more than $20,000 in prizes on offer as the long-running event celebrates its 42nd year.

Jack Penniment

Busselton-Margaret River's inagural women's side.

CricketPremiumBusselton-Margaret River Tigers secure first up win

In their first game in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association, Busselton-Margaret River Tigers secured a classy seven-wicket win over Dalyellup.

Jack Penniment

A study has found high tourist numbers could drive local residents away.

Over-tourismResearch raises tourism concerns for Margaret River

Tourism may be putting pressure on more than just Margaret River’s roads and beaches, with a Bond University researcher warning declining community participation could be an early sign of over-tourism. 

Madelin Hayes

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

ROAD SAFETY PremiumSpooky campaign alerts drivers about the risks of fatigue

“Silent killer” is the term being used to describe fatigue as part of the State Government’s new horror-themed road safety campaign launched earlier this month

Rose Patane

Busselton-Margaret River’s Myla Gallagher celebrates taking a wicket.

CricketPremiumPremiumBusselton-Margaret River unable to back up round one win

Harvey-Benger secured a 28-run win over Busselton-Margaret River Tigers at Barnard Park on Sunday, with the fixture marking the Tigers’ first home game of their inaugural women’s cricket season.

Margaret River police have charged an 18-year-old man after a dangerous driving spree.

WA newsPremiumPremiumMargaret River man charged over dangerous driving

An 18-year-old Margaret River man had his vehicle seized with charges laid after police received reports of a driver allegedly doing burnouts. 

Cowaramup celebrate a wicket.

CricketPremiumPremiumBMRCA: Cowaramup tested while Dunsborough secure massive win

Two-time reigning champs Cowaramup were tested in round three of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A-grade, securing a one-wicket win over Yallingup-Oddbods at Barnard Park.

Under-16 boys championship winners Harvey.

BasketballPremiumCollie and Busselton secure pair of regional champs titles

Weekend two of the 2026 South West Slammers Regional Championships was a thriller with tight grand finals across seven divisions and two days of competition. 

Jack Penniment

Nature Conservation Arum Lily Blitz co-ordinator Obelia Walker.

WA newsPremiumState urged to ramp up arum lily funding

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is calling for greater State Government investment to combat arum lily.

Madelin Hayes

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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing. 

Jessica Evensen

Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremiumPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

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Westyn Ruyter is heartbroken at not being able to find his beloved dog Bundy.

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A much-loved Irish wolfhound has vanished. Security cameras have been stolen. And an enticing $10,000 reward is on offer.

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James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

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Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, "Perimenopop," has just been released. Released on Decca Records, the album is a soundtrack to a celebration of happiness and her triumphant return to disco pop.

WA NEWSPop diva returning to murder Perth dancefloor in early 2027

A British disco star will return to WA in February 2027 as the headline musical act for HSBC SVNS Perth’s two-day fixture.

Zach Margolius

A Western Power are working with DFES to restore power. NewsWire / Aaron Francis

TRAVEL UPDATESPremiumMajor Aussie airport loses power, delays hit

A major Aussie airport has lost power during a bushfire emergency, leading to delays for passengers.

Emma Kirk

Paul Patrick Mulligan pictured outside District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDrunk-driver who left cyclist for dead jailed

A ‘callous’ drunk-driver hit a cyclist and left him for dead because he feared the consequences had police caught him drink-driving, a court has been told.

Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of General Secretary of the Synod, Bishop Emeritus of Gozo, was born in Qala, Malta, in the Diocese of Gozo on 20 February 1957.

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A senior Catholic figure who was in the running to be the next Pope is heading to Broome weeks after the town’s former Bishop was jailed for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men. 

A man has been sentenced for reckless driving.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumCeiling fixer learns fate over dangerous police pursuit

A 30-year-old ceiling fixer who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase along Wanneroo Road has been sentenced.

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HEALTHPremiumNew hope in fight against Alzheimer’s

A promising new Australian clinical trial could mark a major step in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and help patients stay home longer.

Emma Kirk