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  1. Jye standardsCommentsDead-eye Jye! Dockers debutant’s dream start to AFL life

  2. Environmental opinionsPremiumSmiths Beach Project opens to community consultation

  3. three glassesPremiumBusselton councillor caught drink driving

  4. ‘Very concerning’PremiumSkipper refuses to explain bizarre naked beach act to court

  5. COVID-19 increasePremiumSouth West records new high number of COVID-19 cases

People powerPremium“In our hearts forever”: New SW book preserves local history

The Busselton Jetty’s touching story has now been captured as a piece of local history in Judith Murray’s new book ‘Saving the Jetty.’

Breanna Redhead

WA firstPremiumDrought-resistant sporting field a WA first

In a West Australian first, the new Dunsborough playing fields will welcome tip-top ‘TifTuf’ grass in a push for sustainability.

Breanna Redhead

Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia! Award-winning dancers set to dazzle in SW musical

Three nationally acclaimed dancers are set to shift gears, lending their talents to a cult-classic musical coming to Busselton in May.

Breanna Redhead

emerging artistPremiumExploratory photographic exhibit to hit Busselton

One of Busselton’s up-and-coming artists is set to showcase her latest works in an exciting new photographic exhibition.

Breanna Redhead

sheer stupidityPremiumSW hoon jailed for drunken high speed chase with police

Damian Boyd Franklin, 45, was jailed in April for nine months following a guilty plea to reckless driving, driving without authority, failing to stop for police and reckless driving to escape police pursuit

Taylar Amonini

cost of livingPremiumSW cost of living increases with record median house prices

Cost of living continues to rise in the South West, with Busselton being named the highest regional centre for price growth this quarter.

Breanna Redhead

adventure raceEntries open for annual Eagle Bay Epic

Entries have opened for one of WA’s favourite adventure races — the Eagle Bay Epic.

‘despicable’PremiumPremiumSW woman avoids prison for police assault

A South West police officer has left the force after a woman claiming to have COVID-19 bit her and coughed on her during an arrest.

footballPremiumPremiumSouth Bunbury found guilty of racial vilification

The South Bunbury Football Club has been found guilty of racial vilification after an incident during the side’s league match against Carey Park earlier this month.

Mental healthPremiumDad’s the word on mental health

Vasse dads are banding together in efforts to raise awareness of men’s mental health throughout regional WA.

Breanna Redhead

checking outAirport terminal complaint aired in Parliament

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam has filed a grievance motion in Parliament about the lack of adequate passenger facilities at Busselton Airport.

Warren Hately

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Albo lays out big plans for the State that made him PM

In his first sit-down interview since being elected PM, Anthony Albanese said WA is the first jurisdiction he has committed to bringing his Cabinet to, showing his recognition for the State.

Kimberley Caines

Golden Triangle in crisisCommentsPremiumPerth suburb too prestigious for ‘Truman Show’ homes

City of Nedlands mayor Fiona Argyle has spearheaded the refusal of three display homes — including one built for people with special needs — because she does not want to see ‘the Truman Show in Dalkeith’.

Jake Dietsch

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Perth mayor stops council meeting amid ‘sexist’ debate

A Perth council meeting came to an abrupt halt after councillors feuded over just four words.

Pip Waller

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Replica biplanePremiumReplica biplane to revive aeronautical history

A replica biplane will be built in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to revive a piece of WA aeronautical history.

Carwyn Monck

Brickwrecks exhibitionPremiumLego Shipwreck models in the Goldfields

LEGO enthusiasts and marine history buffs will have the opportunity to view fascinating shipwreck models created from LEGO bricks.

Carwyn Monck

Repeated outagesPremiumWestern Power comes to Goldfields to discuss blackouts

Western Power acting chief executive Sam Barbaro met with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry and local politicians to discuss this week’s power outages.

Elena Morabito

CyclingPremiumPremiumCyclassic’s tough times

The annual Goldfields Cyclassic nearly went to the wall in 2010 but was a revived by a key format change

Serious woundsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNorth-west tourist rescue from croc-infested waters

The tourists rescued after a boating accident at the famous Horizontal Falls were saved from waters infested with crocodiles and deadly jellyfish.

Thrill rideCommentsCommentsHorizontal Falls: How it could all go so wrong

Horizontal Falls is a stunning natural wonder, created when fast-moving water squeezes between two narrow gorges of the McClarty Range. But a boat ride through the falls is not without its danger.

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Violent robbery PremiumArmed gang set man’s face on fire in gun robbery

Three armed gunmen remain on the run after stealing firearms and setting a man’s face on fire during a terrifying High Wycombe home invasion.

Kate Purnell

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Details of axe hurler’s ‘bizarre’ behaviour exposed in court

A man who allegedly hurled an axe through a police car windscreen had been wandering through the streets of Fremantle shirtless and shouting at revellers before the ‘bizzare’ incident, a court has been told.

Emily Moulton

FIRST PICTURES VideoPremiumPremiumFireys join on-road ambo crews to help under-fire St John WA

These are the first images of firefighters providing aid to struggling St John WA as it tries to cope with staff shortages due to COVID-19.

‘serious maritime incident’PremiumPremiumCompany behind horror boating accident deny police claims

The company at the centre of the Horizontal Falls boating incident which injured a dozen people has stressed the vessel didn’t capsize and no passengers were thrown into the water — contrary to police claims.

Major investigationPremiumPremiumTwo motorcyclists seriously injured in Marradong crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were injured in a serious motorcycle crash in Marradong, 131km south east of Perth.

In hospitalPremiumCops in hunt for brutal home invaders who assaulted man

Detectives are hunting three thieves over a violent home invasion in High Wycombe that resulted in one man being rushed to hospital.

Emily Moulton