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  1. FILM FESTIVAL Margaret River set to debut new film festival in 2027

  2. COMMUNITY SUPPORTPremiumLions Clubs rally to support Farmers Across Borders

  3. Youth Parliament PremiumSouth West young leaders chosen for Youth Parliament

  4. READERS & WRITERS FESTPremiumAuthor Sarah Wilson set for six events at Margs festival

  5. ROAD SAFETYPremiumSouth West driving instructor opposes new licence reforms

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumWitchcliffe drafts plans are open for community feedback

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community is being invited to share their feedback on two revised draft plans aimed at establishing long-term visions for Witchcliffe’s main street

Rose Patane

The Margaret River Cemetery is showcasing veteran stories alongside graves until April 30.

ANZAC DAYPremiumVeteran graves honoured in Margaret River cemetery project

More than 300 deceased veterans are being honoured at Margaret River cemetery through a community-driven project bringing their stories back into public view.

Madelin Hayes

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

Grand Hotel, Marlene Dietrich by Tammy Andrews.

REGIONAL ARTSPremiumContemporary Woman exhibition opens in Yallingup

Yallingup Galleries will spotlight four West Australian female artists in a new exhibition opening this weekend.

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River community is going offline together.

No SignalPremiumMargaret River community going offline together

A grassroots community movement in Margaret River is inviting women and non-binary people to step away from digital noise and reconnect with nature.

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is seeking feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Community feedbackPremiumCommunity feedback wanted on Cowaramup service station

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is calling for feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Craig Duncan

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumPremiumWitchcliffe drafts plans are open for community feedback

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community is being invited to share their feedback on two revised draft plans aimed at establishing long-term visions for Witchcliffe’s main street

King of the Park drew a big crowd on Sunday.

SkatingPremiumPremiumNew skate event attracts strong turnout

King of the Park drew a strong crowd to Margaret River Skate Park, with the new team-based skate event delivering a full afternoon of competition and community activity.

Synergy’s $500 million Scott River Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, pushing the energy project closer to development.   

Renewable EnergyPremiumPremiumControversial Scott River wind farm gets go-ahead

Synergy’s $500 million Scott River Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, pushing the controversial energy project closer to development.   

Augusta-Margaret River players celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumHawks bounce back with strong win as women fall just short

Augusta-Margaret River got their third win of the year, charging to the 15-point victory at home on Saturday against Carey Park.

Jack Penniment

Author Sarah Wilson is heading to the South West for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival.

READERS & WRITERS FESTPremiumAuthor Sarah Wilson set for six events at Margs festival

New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson will appear at the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival in May, bringing her latest work and a series of discussions on global challenges to the South West.

Madelin Hayes

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An empty Rio Tinto hard hat in the Pilbara

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Mass job cuts loom for Rio Tinto’s Perth workforce

A major cutback at the State’s largest iron ore producer is believed to be in motion as speculation mounts that a high-ranking Perth manager will soon depart.

Adrian Rauso

A woman in her 60s is in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital following a horror crash.

CrashPremiumMotorcyclist in critical condition after Tonkin Hwy crash

A woman in her 60s is in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital under priority one following a horror crash.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

The King of the Hills processing plant.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity revealed of man charged over WA gold mine death

A man charged with manslaughter over the death of his colleague at a Goldfields gold mine last month has fronted court.

Tegan Guthrie

G8 education’s chair has conceded the scandal has hurt confidence and trust in the sector

MarketsPremiumSEE THE LIST: Childcare giant to close 12 WA centres

Childcare giant G8 Education will close about 40 childcare centres around Australia - and 12 in WA - with ‘horrific’ child sex abuse charges against a former staffer partly blamed.

Rebecca Le May

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An empty Rio Tinto hard hat in the Pilbara

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Mass job cuts loom for Rio Tinto’s Perth workforce

A major cutback at the State’s largest iron ore producer is believed to be in motion as speculation mounts that a high-ranking Perth manager will soon depart.

Adrian Rauso

Hannah Munro runs a womens hiking group called SheHikes Perth. Pictured is Hannah (president) with Mikayla Goddard (Vice President) in Kardinya Justin Benson-Cooper

HealthCommentsHow many steps you should be taking based on your age

While it was originally thought that 10,000 steps a day was the golden number for everyone, age plays a huge part in how much you should walk to meet daily physical activity guidelines. 

Claire Sadler

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise.

PropertyCommentsCommentsPerth house prices on track to jump by $500 a day

Perth’s median house price is on track to jump by a whopping 20 per cent this year — the equivalent of almost $500 a day — according to WA’s peak industry body.

Mr Cook used a mining industry breakfast to announce his ‘seven cities’ vision for Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Albany, and plans to build more than 500 extra homes for government workers.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCook accused of playing ‘catch-up’ on housing with new plan

Port Hedland is the biggest winner out of Roger Cook’s Budget boost for regional housing but after years of inaction, the Premier is blamed for playing ‘catch-up’ on supply. 

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The interior of Busselton Pavilion.

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FoodCommentsPremium
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‘Exactly what I want when it comes to pub grub’

If you want to stick to the classics, the focus should be on choosing great produce and expert technique. This Busselton eatery delivered on both counts.

Jay Hanna

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan bailed for ‘idiot day’ allegations

A man’s “idiot day” after his first time taking drugs allegedly saw him drive recklessly through Ninga Mia, speed towards his partner on a park bench, and reverse into a marked police car.

Tegan Guthrie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

CEO shortlist Coolgardie has shortlist of CEO candidates to explore

The Shire of Coolgardie has shortlisted candidates for its chief executive position and remains largely on track to have someone locked into the position by the end of August, president Paul Wilcox says.

Farmers from east to west are facing a triple whammy as they enter the winter growing season. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPremium'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

The One Nature: Two Views exhibition will open on May 8

Art exhibitionPremiumPremiumTwo art forms together exhibit Esperance’s natural beauty

A joint exhibition by two Esperance artists will use photography and journalling to show two distinct ways of expressing the region’s natural beauty.

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A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumPeople will be ‘living and working’ on the moon in the 2030s

People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

Lucy Handley

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

CNBC newsPremium‘Biggest energy security threat in history’: Bleak outlook

The world has lost 13 million barrels of oil per day thanks to the war, and there are major disruptions in vital commodities, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said.

Holly Ellyatt

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

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Mr Grayden died on April 28 after a short illness.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumDecorated WWII veteran to be honoured with State funeral

Mr Grayden died aged 105 on April 28 following a short illness.

Jessica Evensen

Hero WA teen Austin Appelbee (pictured third from right) and his family surprised their grandmother Dorian Patrick (second from left) on Ireland’s Late Late Show.

SEE THE VIDEOVideoCommentsHeartwarming moment hero WA teen surprises grandma on TV

Like any doting grandmother having a moment on national television, Dorian Patrick was full of praise when asked about her grandson, the hero swimmer Austin Appelbee.

Brooke Rolfe

Ex-minister Ed Husic has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to act on Israel. NewsWire / Philip Gostelow

GST fightCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Hurting NSW’: Labor backbencher hits out at WA’s GST share

One of Anthony Albanese’s Labor backbenchers has hit out at WA’s share of the GST labelling it a ‘terrible’ and ‘dysfunctional’ deal which he insisted was ‘bad for my state of New South Wales’.

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breakingPremiumPremiumChildren’s author pleads guilty to charges

Popular Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, but two other charges have been dropped.

AMA (WA) Vice President and doctor in training Dr Natalie Ferrington and Dr Nicole Burger, Co-Chair AMA (WA) Doctors in Training Practice Group. Iain Gillespie

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNew report details higher levels of burnout among WA doctors

More than half of WA doctors in training have experienced burnout due to unsafe and unpaid overtime as well as insufficient access to leave, the latest Hospital Health Check survey has revealed. 

The teenage motorcyclist was rushed to hospital but sadly died shortly after.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTeen motorcyclist dies in truck collision near Perth Airport

A teenage motorcyclist has died after his bike collided with a truck at Perth Airport, sparking a major crash investigation. 

Brooke Rolfe