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  1. PAW & ORDERPremiumCouncil backs more signage and changes to dog beaches

  2. WHEELY GOOD FUNPremiumThousands turn out for Nautical Drive Festival in Busselton

  3. TOURISMMixed bag for tourism operators during summer boom

  4. FRESH PASTA PremiumNew restaurant to focus on Italian fare in Dunsborough

  5. SailingPremiumGeographe Bay Race Week returned for another successful year

Paulyn and Adam Robson Chew, Will Williamson, Coby and Lena Cockburn of Blue Manna Bistro at the WA Good Food Guide Awards.

WA GOOD FOOD GUIDE PremiumSouth West dining scene recognised at GFG Awards

South West culinary stand-outs have claimed top honours at the WA Good Food Guide Awards, shining a spotlight on the region’s seafood excellence and emerging talent. 

Madelin Hayes

Renowned artist Leon Pericles said Margaret River Open Studios provides invaluable experiences to artists.

CALL TO ARTISTSPremiumArtists invited to register for Open Studios

Artists from Busselton to Augusta are being called to register for this year’s Margaret River Open Studios event. 

Madelin Hayes

Bunbury and Harvey councils are set to write to the State and Federal governments about community concerns on proposed offshore wind farms.

WIND FARMSPremiumSouth West councils urge community wind-farm consultation.

The City of Bunbury and Shire of Harvey Councils have asked for in-depth community consultation around the Federal Government’s proposed off-shore wind farms.

Will Corbett

The Busselton Beach Resort is anticipated to open in July, 2026.

RESORT REVIVALPremiumRevamp nears completion for Busselton Beach Resort

The finishing touches are falling into place at the newly renovated Busselton Beach Resort, with opening anticipated for July this year.  

Madelin Hayes

Acting South West Police Inspector Steve Principe has urged drivers to take care on South West roads.

Road SafetyPremiumThree dead in horror weekend for South West roads

Police have urged witnesses to come forward after three seperate lives were lost on South West roads in less than a week. 

Will Corbett

AIRE Flamenco and Jeremias Sosa will deliver a fusion of latin music with Flamenco dance on Saturday, 21 March.

FRINGEPremiumBusselton Fringe ready to celebrate the city

Busselton Fringe has officially launched its program for another week of comedy, cabaret, circus, dance, music and family fun set to take over Busselton from March 21 to 29.

Yousuf Shameel

The large sculpture winners at Dunsborough's Sculpture by the Bay.

SCULPTURES PremiumPremiumSculptures filled a South West town at the weekend

Art enthusiasts flocked down to Dunsborough at the weekend for the 2026 Sculptures by the Bay

Dunsborough Cricket Club.

CricketPremiumPremiumladder leaders clashing and finals chances up in the air

The penultimate round of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A grade proved to be a decisive one, with ladder leaders clashing and finals chances up in the air

Girls to the Front 2024 at the Dunsborough Skate Park.

CommunityPremiumPremiumGirls 2 the Front celebrating local young women

If you’re looking music, skateboarding, basketball and good vibes this Saturday look no further than Girls 2 the Front at Busselton Youth Precinct and Skate Park.

Gerhard Erasmus (left) and Mark Cummins (right) are bonded for life after a dramatic beach rescue.

SUPER SAVEPremiumDramatic beach save lauded as heroic

A dramatic beach rescue has resulted in a thrilling story of bravery as Margaret River’s Mark Cummins paddled out into treacherous waters to pull local doctor Gerhard Erasmus to safety at Rivermouth Beach. 

Will Corbett and Yousuf Shameel

Divers took to the water to help clean up at Busselton Jetty.

JETTY CLEAN Fifth annual underwater clean up held at Busselton Jetty

A group of dedicated volunteers took to the Busselton Jetty at the weekend as part of the fifth annual Busselton Jetty Underwater Clean up. 

Rose Patane

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Juan Daniel Visagie violently shook his infant daughter the first time he was left alone to care for her.

Courts & JusticePremiumDad found guilty for second time of daughter’s shaking death

A 32-year-old man has been convicted for a second time of violently causing the death of his newborn daughter when left alone to care for her for the very first time.

Rebecca Le May

Kristina Mariah Calder and Joel Samuel Lee Williams were arrested on February 13, just one day after Ms Calder shared a video of the pair exploring Japan.

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WA TikTok influencer arrested on cocaine charges

A Mandurah influencer who shared videos of glamorous trips abroad has been grounded after being arrested on drug charges. 

Rachel Fenner

The parents of Cleo Smith — the young girl who was kidnapped from a WA campsite and held for 18 days — have closed the door on a difficult chapter in their lives.

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Cleo Smith family’s major life update years after kidnapping

The family of the young girl who was abducted from a WA campsite and held for 18 days have closed the door on a difficult chapter.

Kim Macdonald

Hailee Hildebrand was allowed out on day release, only four days after another suicide attempt inside the hospital’s youth mental health ward.

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Grieving mum’s plea: ‘They were meant to save her’

Stacey Hildebrandt is brokenhearted but insists she wants change — not sympathy — in the wake of her daughter’s suicide while she was an inpatient at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Jessica Page

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Juan Daniel Visagie violently shook his infant daughter the first time he was left alone to care for her.

Courts & JusticePremiumDad found guilty for second time of daughter’s shaking death

A 32-year-old man has been convicted for a second time of violently causing the death of his newborn daughter when left alone to care for her for the very first time.

Rebecca Le May

Brodie Jake Dewar and Tim Picton.

Courts & JusticePremiumJudge grants bail for Labor figure’s accused killer

A 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has been released on bail despite strong opposition by the political powerbroker’s family.

Rebecca Le May and Sarah Crawford

Kristina Mariah Calder and Joel Samuel Lee Williams were arrested on February 13, just one day after Ms Calder shared a video of the pair exploring Japan.

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PremiumWA TikTok influencer arrested on cocaine charges

A Mandurah influencer who shared videos of glamorous trips abroad has been grounded after being arrested on drug charges. 

Chinese made cars now top the sales lists

AutomotiveCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumChina No.1 source of new cars sparking intelligence warning

China is the biggest monthly source for new Australian cars for the first time ever and dominates the EV market. Japan had been the uninterrupted No.1 since 1998. Here’s why intelligence experts are worried.

Qantas will send another A380 to the UK amid huge demand for flights to Europe.

TravelCommentsCommentsQantas puts on new flight for UK travellers

Qantas will introduce a new flight route from Sydney to the United Kingdom as travellers scramble to get to Europe amid the war in the Middle East. SEE THE DETAILS.

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RSPCA WA inspectors Alison McCristell and Hannan Grant during their latest trip to Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Friday.

RSPCA visit PremiumRSPCA inspectors make first trip to region for 2026

RSPCA WA inspectors made their first trip to the Goldfields of 2026 this week, attending more than 15 jobs, taking in more than a dozen animals, and handing out plenty of free food and animal care products.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie-Boulder nutritionist Christine Slater.

Nutrition guidelinesPremiumChanges to Government’s dietary guide

Kalgoorlie-Boulder nutritionist Christine Slater is eagerly anticipating the release of the new Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, updated for the first time since 2013.

Isabella Davis

A drill rig on site at OD6 Metals’ Splinter Rock rare earths project 150km north-east of Esperance.

International movePremiumWA explorer eyes fluorspar project north of Las Vegas

A WA critical minerals explorer with a rare earths project north of Esperance is eyeing expansion into the US, targeting a district-scale cluster of historic high-grade fluorspar deposits in Nevada.

Neil Watkinson

Rock band Salt & Steel perform at Ravensthorpe Agricultural Initiative Network’s 2025 camp-out event.

Bush bashPremiumPremiumBush bash more than just a camp-out

A local camp-out focused on boosting volunteer wellbeing will connect Ravensthorpe’s farming community following a time of hardship and ahead of a period of isolation. 

Amberlee Wilson-Nichol, Marriezabeth Momo, and Zharayah Graham at Bega Garnbirringu Health Service’s International Women’s Day event.

Women’s DayPremiumPremiumTiaras for Goldfields ladies on IWD

Ladies of the Goldfields donned tiaras and were “treated like queens” at Bega Garnbirringu Health Service’s International Women’s Day celebration on Friday.

Karratha’s Cody James is out to do his community proud.

ENTERTAINMENTCommentsCommentsWhy Karratha’s pride Cody is Aus Idol’s ‘golden nugget’

Could this 20-year-old from the Pilbara be the next big thing to come out of Australian Idol?

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Flightradar24 still of flight traffic across the Middle East on March 4th, 2026.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium$17 trillion at stake as travellers caught in Iran crossfire

The war in Iran is part of a growing number of conflicts that have affected the global tourism industry, showing that people who are far from falling missiles and drone attacks aren’t immune to ripple effects.

Leslie Josephs and Contessa Brewer

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon.

CNBC newsPremiumBanking boss surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to war

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon said financial markets have had a surprisingly “benign” reaction to the Iran war, as the conflict enters its fifth day.

Sawdah Bhaimiya

Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium‘Limited’ flights back on in Dubai after Iran strikes

Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

Leslie Josephs

Apple introduces iPhone 17e

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMore bang for buck in Apple’s new (and cheaper) iPhone 17e

Apple opened its week of product launches on Monday morning with a refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.

MacKenzie Sigalos

WA News

Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia launches new WA-made Marine Rescue vessels. Pictured is Fremantle Rescue boat R100 Justin Benson-Cooper

WA NEWSCommentsNew rescue vessels deployed across Perth ready to save lives

Four cutting edge marine rescue vessels are now in the water spread across four locations.

Joe Spagnolo

Energy minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says gas will continue to play a role in power generation, as the government moves to shut down state coal-fired power stations.

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New gas fired power station investigated by State Gov

The State Government is in advanced planning to build a new gas fired power station in WA as it prepares to switch off coal in three years’ time.

Joe Spagnolo

Labor minister Paul Papalia has warned service stations against price gouging.

EconomyPremiumPremium$2000 fuel hit for WA motorists predicted if war continues

WA motorists are being warned their fuel bill could go up by as much as $2000 a year if the war in the Middle East continues.

The 13-year-old does not believe he is a hero. Credit: 7News

News13yo reunites with rescuers after epic swim

Months after the 13-year-old swam 4km to rescue his family, who were swept out to sea, the teenager had an emotional reunion with the team that aided in the rescue.

Welcome to the Shire of Gnowangerup. Liam Croy

Earthquake swarmCommentsCommentsShakey-town continues run of small quakes

The small town of Gnowangerup, about four hours southeast of Perth, has been rattled by a swarm of small earthquakes.

It was a night of utter horror on WA roads as a series of crashes across the metropolitan area and the south-west caused carnage.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumShocking night on roads leaves one dead, several injured

It was a night of utter horror on WA roads as a series of crashes across the metropolitan area and the South West caused carnage.

Caitlin Vinci