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De'sendent owner and chef Evan Hayter with restaurant manager Joshua Down at the 2026 Gourmet Traveller awards.

RECOGNISING THE BEST PremiumSouth West restaurant recognised as WA’s best

A South West venue has been named WA’s best restaurant at Gourmet Traveller’s annual restaurant awards. 

Rose Patane

Cowaramup will receive a roundabout to ease traffic congestion thanks to State Government funding.

FUNDING BOOSTPremiumCowaramup to receive roundabout after $5m boost

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has received $5 million to build a roundabout at the intersection of Bussell Highway and Roy Earl Drive in a move to help ease increasing traffic woes in Cowaramup,

Madelin Hayes

Margaret River and Districts Historical Society received State Government funding to preserve history.

FUNDING BOOSTPremiumMargaret River receives State Government funding boost

Margaret River has received a State Government funding boost, set to enhance local history, arts and water safety. 

Madelin Hayes

Cowaramup potter Jacob Lyon.

POT LUCK PremiumPottery hunt takes over South West

A walk through the South West bush or along the coast could lead to an unexpected discovery, with handmade pottery hidden among the region’s trails and beaches.

Madelin Hayes

Santa landing in Margaret River for the town’s annual street party.

Christmas Coming EarlyPremiumSanta is coming to Margaret River as shire backs celebration

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River this week announced it would be the major sponsor and presenting partner of the Radio Margaret River Christmas Street Party. 

Craig Duncan

Stewart and Sarah MacPherson from Karridale Olive Farm wearing flannelette shirts in support of Flanno for a Farmer.

Flanno for a FarmerPremiumMargaret River Farmers Market rallies behind farmers in need

Farmers across Australia facing drought and rising costs are being given a helping hand by the Margaret River Farmers Market. 

Madelin Hayes

Xanadu Wines’ 2023 reserve cabernet sauvignon has been crowned Australia’s top red wine and cabernet sauvignon of the year.

Top dropPremiumPremiumXanadu Wines’ cabernet sauvignon named best in Aus

Margaret River has raised a glass to another major wine win, with Xanadu Wines’ 2023 reserve cabernet sauvignon crowned Australia’s top red wine. 

Six holiday chalets in Osmington have been approved for development by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

LOCAL COUNCILPremiumPremiumOsmington holiday chalets gain council green light

A controversial proposal to build six short-stay chalets on the banks of Margaret River in Osmington was approved by council after being “called in” over effluent disposal concerns. 

SWFL legend Simon Moore being chaired off after his last game.

FootballPremiumPremiumOne of the SWFL’s champions hung up the boots

One of the South West Football League’s most recent legends capped of an esteemed career with one final win on Saturday.

Winners of the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show.

Award Winning WinePremiumSouth West wineries shine at 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show

South West wineries have shone at a prestigious wine event in Sydney last week, with a host of wineries from the Margaret River region coming home with gold. 

Craig Duncan

Forrest MP Ben Small has launched a petition aiming to force upgrades to the Margaret River Hospital.

HealthcarePremiumMP launches petition for upgrades Margaret River Hospital

Forrest’s Federal MP Ben Small has launched petition aiming to force upgrades to the “under-resourced” and “under pressure” Margaret River Hospital. 

Craig Duncan

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Forensic officers at the house of the attack.

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Attempted murder charges laid over Warnbro home invasion

Detectives have charged four men with offences including attempted murder as part of their investigation into a terrifying Warnbro home invasion where two people were stabbed.

Caleb Runciman

Newtown Condingup Football Club was rocked after a player collapsed and stop breathing during their finals match.

WA NewsPremiumWA footy finals match abandoned after freak medical episode

A finals football match was brought to a standstill when a player suddenly collapsed on the field and stopped breathing. 

Brooke Rolfe

Rochelle Eyles (right) was killed when the orange Volvo hatchback.

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Apprentice chef revealed as young woman killed in crash

A young woman who died in a devastating rollover in the Wheatbelt on Sunday is being remembered as ‘one in a million’.

Caitlin Vinci

Blue Poles, 1952 by Jackson Pollock

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Australia’s $500m masterpiece heading to WA next year

One of the most cherished and famous paintings in Australia’s national collection will go on display in Perth next year, as Jackson Pollock’s masterpiece Blue poles heads west for the first time. 

Andrew Greene

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Royals' Cameron Smith knocks the ball clear of Denmark-Walpole's James Charlesworth.

Strong showing PremiumLions roar over Magpies in deciding home-and-away fixture

A cunning Royals’ gameplan has undone Denmark-Walpole and handed the Lions hosting rights for this week’s huge elimination final after they finished the GSFL season in third place on the ladder.

Melissa Sheil

Newtown Condingup Football Club was rocked after a player collapsed and stop breathing during their finals match.

WA NewsPremiumWA footy finals match abandoned after freak medical episode

A finals football match was brought to a standstill when a player suddenly collapsed on the field and stopped breathing. 

Brooke Rolfe

Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich and chair Andrew Pridham on Wednesday.

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‘Deeply embarrassed & ashamed’: Swans bosses on player bans

Sydney chair Andrew Pridham says banned Swans players are ‘extremely remorseful for their actions’ and says the decision to ‘effectively torpedo our season’ showed how seriously the club had taken the matter.

C Restaurant owner Olivier Letrone has announced the closure of the venue after 25 years.

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PremiumPerth’s iconic rotating restaurant to shut in early 2027

After millions of guests, thousands of rotations, and countless memories, an iconic Perth venue will say goodbye in January.

Emergency services at a Baldivis property last October.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumChatGPT ‘egged on’ Perth mother before alleged baby murder

More than 8000 messages between a Perth mother accused of murdering her baby and chatGPT will form a central part of the case, a court has been told. 

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Coral Coast Helicopter Service's Justin Borg and inset, just how close the drone came to the choppers.

Midwest TimesPremiumDrone causes near miss with two helicopters in Carnarvon

Two helicopters in Carnarvon faced a near miss when a rogue drone came within metres of the aircraft. 

Breanna Inferrera & Sienna Seychell

Ruby McCarten, Abigail McGroarty-Morris and Kayla Gall judge fleeces.

Ag ShowPremiumAg college students come out on top in farm skills judging

Students from the WA College of Agriculture — Morawa gained some real-world experience outside of the classroom recently when they competed in the farm skills competitions at the Perenjori Agricultural Show

Sienna Seychell

Geegeelup Village's latest project includes the addition of new retirement living units.

UPGRADING FACILITIES PremiumConstruction is continuing to progress at Geegeelup Village

A multimillion-dollar upgrade is continuing to progress at an aged-care and retirement facility in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes. 

Rose Patane

A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing bodily harm.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumDriver fled scene and left woman injured after car crash

A driver who fled the scene after he crashed into a woman’s car and left her injured on the side of the road will learn his fate in court next month.

Attendees of the Women's Wellbeing Campout.

Wildflower seasonPremiumPremiumGeraldton women have weekend of yoga among the wildflowers

Geraldton locals headed east to connect with nature at the Women’s Wellbeing Campout, a first for Momentom Yoga and a fun activity during the region’s famous wildflower season.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumMan fined for storing ‘scrap’ on neighbouring vacant land

A man has been fined thousands of dollars and faces an additional $17,000 clean-up bill for storing dozens of large items on vacant land next to his home

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The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

CNBC newsMyspace eyes comeback to combat social media fatigue

The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

Sawdah Bhaimiya

An aerial view shows a former eel fishing boat covered in dried mud among on low water among the banks of the river Rhine near Neuss, western Germany, on July 30, 2026, as the water level in the Rhine is falling to a record low following exceptionally hot weather.

CNBC newsPremiumEurope is blowing up riverbeds to save its economy

Authorities are turning to extreme measures to fight the economy-threatening drought, like blowing up riverbeds.

Sam Meredith

Michael Burry, former head of Scion Capital Group.

CNBC newsPremiumBurry of The Big Short fame says we’re near ‘1987-type fall’

Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still end in a sharp sell-off reminiscent of the 1987 stock-market crash.

Yun Li

BP chief executive Meg ONeill.

CNBC newsPremiumBP profit more than doubles, Trump blasts Big Oil

BP on Tuesday reported a sharp upswing in second-quarter profit, as energy supermajors reap massive profits from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the US and Iran.

Sam Meredith

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Police at the scene where a woman was found unresponsive with critical injuries at home on Taree Street in St James at about 8.30pm on Wednesday.

BreakingPremium28yo woman’s death sparks murder probe

A 28-year-old woman has died after being found inside a home with critical injuries, with a man now being questioned by police.

David Hannant

News. A juvenile humpback whale has been stranded at Port Kennedy Foreshore east of Bridport Point, in the City of Rockingham.

AnimalsTragic update for humpback whale stranded off WA coast

Port Kennedy Beach remains closed to the public until further notice by the City of Rockingham. 

Brooke Rolfe

Police at the scene where a woman was found unresponsive with critical injuries at home on Taree Street in St James at about 8.30pm on Wednesday. 7NEWS

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PremiumMurder probe launched after woman found dead in Perth home

A woman is dead and a man known to her is in custody after her body was found in Perth. 

Luke Otway and Cassie Otway and their 1yo son Harvey with Sadie's ashes who was 2 years old. They are raising money for Red Nose Day to save lives and support grieving families and want to talk about their daughter, her legacy, how they are honouring her also the rare and awful experiencing of grieving a sudden unexplained loss of a child Andrew Ritchie

Red Nose DayPremiumPremiumPerth family broken by unexplained death of 2yo daughter

Just two weeks after blowing out the candles on her second birthday cake, little Sadie went down for her lunchtime nap but never woke up.

Almost 50 models attended an open casting call on Wednesday, vying for a spot in Claremont Quarter's upcoming runway event. Left: Sophia Francis, Renato Gomes and Madison Radalj.

FashionClaremont runway event mecca opportunity for fresh models

Up-and-coming Perth models have strutted their stuff at an open casting call, hoping to secure a spot in Claremont Quarter’s spring and summer fashion show next month.

Forensic officers at the house of the attack.

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Attempted murder charges laid over Warnbro home invasion

Detectives have charged four men with offences including attempted murder as part of their investigation into a terrifying Warnbro home invasion where two people were stabbed.

Caleb Runciman