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Great opportunityPete Murray heading to Dunsborough

Well-known Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray will be heading to Dunsborough in January as he returns to releasing music as a fully independent artist.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Fashionista’s delightSt George’s hosts op shop fashion parade

The St George’s Anglican Church Op Shop in Dunsborough recently hosted a fashion parade to highlight and celebrate donated clothing.

Sean Van Der Wielen

CowabungaCommentsLocal female surfers to ride $1m funding wave

A move towards getting more women into surfing has seen the Federal Government commit to a $1 million boost for the sport. 

Warren Hately

Big taskPremiumDunsborough boy braves daily ocean dips for a cause

Every day this year, no matter the weather, an 11-year-old Dunsborough boy has braved a dip in the ocean for a cause close to his heart. 

Sean Van Der Wielen

InstitutionPremiumVasse General Store still serving community a century on

The enduring Vasse General Store celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Community fundingSeveral recipients benefit from community funding

The city of Busselton has annouced several recipients for this year’s Events Sponsorship Program and Community Assistance Program.

Craig Duncan

warming upFirefighters point to Cervantes blaze as warning for summer

Volunteer firefighters have pleaded with residents to take this year’s bushfire season seriously

Women in golfPremiumPremiumBusselton Golf given nod for increasing female participation

Busselton Golf Club has won a national award for its efforts in getting more women and girls onto the course.

Cyber safetyPremiumPremiumVasse students take cyber safety to Prime Minister’s office

A delegation of Vasse students, parents and educators have met virtually with the Prime Minister’s office to discuss cyber security for children up to 12 years old. 

City HeritagePremiumCity of Busselton wins judges award for heritage works

The City of Busselton received the Judges Award at the 2024 Western Australian Heritage Awards last week for its work preserving significant parts of the area’s history.

Oliver Lane

Real estate movesPremiumBunbury real estate principal expands south

A Bunbury real estate principal is expanding his services further south after a successful merger with the former Professionals Busselton and Dunsborough offices. 

Amber Lilley

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Free museum entry part of $1m plan to get kids out and about

Museums across WA will be free this summer, as Premier Roger Cook urges families burdened by the cost-of-living crisis to get out and socialise over the school holidays. 

Dylan Caporn

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Round the clock senior support for WA’s frontline DV police

Frontline police can now call a senior officer at any time of the day or night for real time advice on how to how to deal with family and domestic violence incidents.

Shannon Hampton

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WA school students learn Latin in ‘transformational’ program

Latin has not been taught in schools for many years — but the ancient language underpins an innovative spelling program being rolled out to primary schools across the country next year.

Bethany Hiatt

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WA confectioners just nuts about Swan Valley neighbour

WA confectionery retailer Mondo Nougat has acquired Morish Nuts after spending the past 12 years co-located at a Swan Valley address.

Cheyanne Enciso

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Federal politicsCommentsPremiumBold universal childcare plan on Labor’s election cards

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a bold announcement on childcare policy to kick off Labor’s re-election campaign built around universal access and enabling more parents to work.

Katina Curtis

CrimePremiumRiot squad called to ‘worst’ Rottnest junior leavers’ mayhem

Police have lashed irresponsible mums and dads for failing to parent their own children after 400 unsupervised teens ran amok on Rottnest Island, assaulting holiday makers and pelting officers with bottles.

Bethany Hiatt

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumRoad worker seriously injured after being hit by truck

A road worker has been seriously injured after he was hit by a truck in Wattle Grove.

MiningPremiumPremium‘We lost a legend’: Tributes for driller killed in remote WA

Friends and family have paid tribute to a fun-loving 29-year-old who died last week at a mining project in the northern Goldfields.

HOUSING CRISIS SOLUTIONSPremiumPremiumHousing crisis: Denmark adopts new tiny home policy

Tiny homes will soon be wheeled onto Denmark properties in a move to address the region’s housing crisis, making it one of the first local governments to do so since Statewide regulations changed in September.

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SplashdownCommentsSpaceX boffins in WA to salvage rocket debris off Gascoyne

Remnants from a SpaceX rocket launched from Texas have been salvaged off Exmouth.

Clubbing nightsPremiumManjimup live entertainment venue to host club nights

Manjimup live entertainment venue Gatsbys Skyline opened up their first Cocktail Club night on November 29, with the clubbing event expected to be a fortnightly fixture. 

Daniel Hocking

Heritage unveiledPremiumKalbarri Skywalk cafe owner proud to share family heritage

The owner-operator of a cafe at a popular tourism destination in Kalbarri has spoken out about his family ties to the area, and his strong spiritual connection to Country.

Jessica Moroney

Reef safetyPremiumPremiumAbalone fishers urged to take caution at unpatrolled reef

It will be a wet and rocky weekend for Mid West divers when the abalone season opens south of Greenough for the first time in 13 years, with divers urged to exercise caution along the coastline.

New base stationPremiumPremiumEsperance farming community to get improved mobile coverage

Mobile and internet coverage in North Cascade, north-west of Esperance, will improve with the installation of a new macro cell base station.

Inclusive tourismPremiumPremiumAccessible Warren-Blackwood tourism itineraries launched

The Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils unveiled its Accessible Tourism Itineraries at the Manjimup Power Up Museum on December 3, coinciding with International Day of People With Disability.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

Michael Santoli

CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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Courts & JusticePremiumWhy bizarre Perth ‘torture plot’ trial unravelled

The trial of three men accused of plotting to cut off a man’s hand and tongue for cash has taken an unusual turn.

Emily Moulton

WeatherCommentsStorm brews as WA swelters through sizzling start to summer

Summer in Perth is off to a stifling start as the State swelters through its first 40-degree day in months, but severe weather could be on the way.

Chloe Maher

CourtPremiumPremiumWoman stabbed to death on suburban street

An alleged killer has pleaded not guilty on grounds of insanity over the death of a young woman who was brutally murdered on a suburban street.

MiningPremiumPremiumClass action to highlight vile treatment of women on mines

FIFO workers who experienced predatory behaviour in the industry will be able to take part in what is expected to be a multi-million-dollar action.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan denies murdering sex worker at Ascot hotel

A man accused of murdering a sex worker at a Perth hotel then drugging, raping and stealing cash from another woman a month later has pleaded not guilty to the shocking crimes.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan accused of stabbing young woman pleads not guilty

A man accused of stabbing Mauwa Kizenga as she walked to a relatives’ house has pleaded not guilty to her murder by reason of insanity.

Emily Moulton