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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 council has agreed to advertise a proposed planning scheme amendment and structure plan.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremiumCouncil pushes for tree protection in 250-lot housing plan

A proposed 250-lot residential development in Margaret River has moved a step closer to public consultation, with councillors pushing for stronger protections for native vegetation and habitat trees

Madelin Hayes

Mahli Beardman was named in Australia’s white ball squads for the upcoming series against England. 

CricketPremiumPremiumMahli Beardman rewarded with selection in Australia squads

Mahli Beardman is in line for another major opportunity on the international stage after earning selection in both of Australia’s white ball squads for the upcoming series against England.

Marie Poulin and John Barnes.

MELBOURNE CUPPremiumPremiumSouth West punters dress to impress for Melbourne Cup Day

A kaleidoscope of colour and race day excitement took over Rustico at Hay Shed Hill as South West punters dressed to impress for Melbourne Cup Day

Peppermint Grove Beach has closed after a whale carcass washed up.

WHALE CARCASS PremiumPremiumPeppermint Grove Beach closed after whale carcass spotted

Peppermint Grove Beach has closed after a whale carcass sparked a shark advice warning. 

Magic Dirt Trailworx founder John Dingey at the new Margaret River mountain bike trail site.

OUTDOOR FUNPremiumNew Margaret River mountain bike trail to open in early 2027

A new 2.9km mountain bike trail is taking shape in Margaret River, expected to open in early 2027

Madelin Hayes

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Ella Roberts of the Eagles gets assisted off the ground after her injury during the round 12 AFLW match between West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks at Sullivan Logistics Stadium, on October 31, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

FootballPremiumMargaret River product Ella Roberts suffers ACL rupture

Margaret River’s Ella Roberts faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines after scans confirmed the West Coast Eagles star had ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament.

Jack Penniment

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A family have been left heartbroken after a house fire in Collie claimed the life of one-year-old boy

WA NEWSPremium‘Cot was in flames’: Toddler dies in tragic WA house fire

A devastating house fire in Collie has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.

Hayley Primmer

Rayle Williams and Ashleigh Turner.

CrimePremium‘My mates are dead’: First responders reveal crash carnage

A catastrophic scene akin to an explosion of ‘metal and blood’ confronted those first on the scene of a fatal crash that killed two teenage boys and hospitalised two others.

Brooke Rolfe and Sophie Gannon

The luxurious St James house

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Aboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Adrian Rauso

The Sunday Times can reveal detectives from the WA Police child abuse squad executed a search warrant at Clay Thomas Jones’ Safety Bay address on September 4

CRIMEPremiumAccused child rapist granted bail despite concerns for teens

Disturbing details about how a 48-year-old man allegedly recorded the sexual abuse of two WA teenage girls across eight months have emerged.

Caleb Runciman

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Yoga studio owner Laurel Green said she’d been excited to discover an osteopathy program was starting up in Perth.

EducationPremiumREVEALED: Year 12s get new uni options, including a WA first

Year 12s thinking about what to study at university next year have had a few extra choices added to their options.

Bethany Hiatt

The luxurious St James house

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Aboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Adrian Rauso

A grandstand collapsed during the Red Hot Summer Tour at Coolangatta Beach on Sunday.

AustraliaThree injured in grandstand collapse at popular Aussie music festival

The temporary seating came down in the early stages of Sunday’s sold-out festivities.

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a passenger plane was forced to abandon its landing at Perth Airport in a scary near-miss.

AviationPassenger plane in scary near-miss at Perth Airport

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a passenger plane was forced to abandon its landing at Perth Airport in a scary near-miss.

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.

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Kaitlyn Henderson and Jenni Holder from Kalgoorlie Newsagency celebrate the sale of the division one winning ticket.

☺️💙Video‘Honey, don’t forget Lotto’: Timely text delivers $1.5m win

A simple text, a smiley face and a blue heart. One lucky West Aussie almost missed the chance of a lifetime.

Rosa Griffith

Year 11 student Amalia Anderson.

Shearing schoolPremiumMorawa ag students round out final 2026 shearing school

Students at WA College of Agriculture – Morawa have completed the final component of the 2026 Shearing School, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Rebecca Nadge

Fremantle Dockers Isaiah Dudley during day two of the 2026 Kimberley 9s Carnival at Cable Beach, Broome, on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

AFLPremiumDockers answering a Kimberly calling

Cable Beach is a hell of a long way from Optus Stadium, but as schoolkids played footy on the pristine sand alongside Fremantle players and staff, they could imagine the roar of the crowd.

Craig O'Donoghue

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

Road safety PremiumPremiumHorror-themed video warns drivers about dangers of fatigue

A “disturbing” new road safety campaign portraying fatigue as a sinister figure lurking behind tired drivers has been launched regionally to help warn drivers about the “silent killer”.

The refurbished Caravelle on display.

New season Weather plays a part in low-key start to new sailing season

Adverse weather conditions on Saturday prevented sailors from participating in their sail past to kick off the 2026-2027 season at Princess Royal Sailing Club. 

A starling perched in a tree.

AI vs BirdsPremiumPremiumAI-powered program to track European starlings kicks off

A program to detect European starlings using artificial intelligence has kicked off along WA’s south coast in an attempt to protect grain, livestock and fruit.

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Attendees try out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro during the Apple Experience LA in Los Angeles, Oct. 28, 2026.

CNBC newsAt last, Apple brings out touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced its first laptop with a touchscreen will go on sale next week. The launch signifies the growing strategic importance of the Mac to Apple, despite it generating less revenue than the iPhone.

Kif Leswing

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.

Steve Liesman

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

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NewsPremiumMystery ticket wins $60 million Oz Lotto

A mystery ticketholder who won Oz Lotto’s $60 million jackpot has not come forward, though the ticket’s sale location has now been revealed.

Andrew Hedgman

Craig Silvey shared a category one child sexual abuse image with a fictitious user online, believed to be a police officer, in the days before he was arrested. NewsWire / Colin Murty

CRIMEPremiumDisgraced jailed author’s 9000wd apology

Disgraced author Craig Silvey has penned a 9000-word apology online, after being jailed for possessing and distributing child exploitation material.

Emma Kirk

The TLEA lithium refinery at Kwinana.

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PremiumLayoffs at Kwinana lithium refinery

Jobs are on the chopping block at Australia’s pioneering lithium refinery as its cumulative losses approach $500 million amid a ‘challenging’ market.

Police Commission Col Blanch said the technology identified people who presented a risk. NewsWire

NEWSPremiumPremium1.3m faces scanned in major police AI trial

A five month police trial using AI-assisted technology to recognise faces resulted in more than 100 arrests and identified seven alleged sex offenders.

The Sleeman Avenue landslide site in Mira Mar is still considered unstable.

landslipPremiumPremiumLandslip neighbours anxiously waiting for remediation plan

Residents neighbouring the Mira Mar landslip say their “patience is wearing thin” as the authorities dealing with the unstable hazard zone declare long-term remediation plans are on the horizon five years on.

Limelight winner indie electronic pop act, Boox Kid (middle) (aka Jarred Wall) with runners up Elianie Watson and Beau Torrance from band Ghost Care.

MusicPerth’s biggest music opportunity returns to RAC Arena

Perth’s local musicians have the chance to step into the spotlight at RAC Arena thanks to the return of Limelight music fund. 

Fraser Williams