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  1. WA NewsCommentsSouth West servos among dozens without fuel ahead of Easter

  2. REGIONAL NEWSPremiumSW fuel deliveries at risk as bridge load limits tighten

  3. BUSSES FOR BUSSELTONPremiumResidents of Yalyalup are still waiting for a bus service

  4. EASTER HOLIDAYSPolice and emergency services urge road safety for Easter

  5. MENTAL HEALTHHawaiian Ride for Youth stops in Busselton

The Reflections Mural at Wellington Dam in Collie by artist Guido Van Helten.

‘Serious Conversation’PremiumClimate action missing in ‘conversation’ on water security

The State Government has been urged to get serious on climate change after launching a new document aiming to spark ‘conversation’ around WA’s long-term water security.

Craig Duncan

Margaret River painter Tamika Hogan said she makes up to half her annual income during Margaret River Region Open Studios.

OPEN STUDIOSPremiumHow Open Studios is transforming local artists’ careers

As Margaret River Region Open Studios prepares to welcome visitors this September, two local artists reflect on how the event has done more than showcase their work.

Madelin Hayes

Councillors voted against writing to State and Federal stakeholders to clarify possible radar interference from wind farms in Geographe Bay.

WIND FARMSPremiumBusselton council votes down wind farm inquiry motion

A motion to seek further information on potential offshore wind farm impacts was knocked back at this week’s Busselton council meeting, after debate over the role of local government on the issue. 

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough Squid Lips owner Pavlos Katsivardas said the fuel crisis impact had been felt far and wide.

FUEL CRISISPremiumSouth West hospitality venues hard hit by fuel crisis

From the cost of a cold pint to fish and chips, South West diners are being warned to brace for rising prices as the fuel crisis tightens its grip on the hospitality industry. 

Madelin Hayes

A shark chases a school of salmon in Yallingup.

SALMON RUNPremiumDPIRD issues caution ahead of salmon run

Holiday-makers looking to hit the water this Easter are being urged to remain vigilant during the Autumn salmon run – with the school of fish known to attract sharks, sea lions and dolphins. 

Madelin Hayes

Five people were killed on WA roads over the Easter long weekend.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumFive dead state-wide as South West sees Easter traffic spike

South West police have renewed calls for road safety after an Easter long weekend they say was among the busiest ever on the region’s roads.

Madelin Hayes

South West representatives Robyn Dart, Megan Reynolds, Dianne Bower, Judith Nicholls and David Squire.

CroquetPremiumPremiumSouth West talent on show at croquet championships

South West croquet players will take centre stage this week with the region strongly represented at one of Australia’s most prestigious national championships.

BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 7: Jack Robinson of Australia prior to surfing in Heat 16 of Round Two at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 7, 2026 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Ed Sloane/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumPremiumJack Robinson knocked out of Bells Beach Pro

Reigning Bells Beach Pro champion Jack Robinson has had his title defence cut short after bowing out in his round two World Surf League heat. 

2025 EdConnect learning support volunteer of the year Brenda Hassell, 2025 EdConnect South West volunteer of the year Ali Casagrande and EdConnect area manager Jane Beatty.

MENTORS RECOGNISEDPremiumPremiumSouth West vollies recognised at EdConnect Awards

Several South West volunteers have been recognised for their ongoing years of support to students at the annual EdConnect Awards

Allison Slack, Matthew Snell, Hayley Johnson, Rhys Johnson, Phill Cronin and Aimee Wilson with the accessible beach path near the Mandalay Holiday Resort.

ACCESSIBLE BEACHESPremiumBusselton beach path allows all to enjoy the ocean

An accessible beach path installed along Geographe Bay Beach has proven popular over summer, allowing beach-goers of all abilities to enjoy a dip. 

Madelin Hayes

Four people were taken to hospital after a crash in Quindalup on Easter Sunday.

WA NEWS PremiumFour hospitalised after Easter Sunday Caves Road crash

Four people – including two toddlers – were hospitalised following a crash on Caves Road in Quindalup on Easter Sunday. 

Madelin Hayes

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday morning.

Prison death PremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

A male prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell, has died.

Amy Towers

Goldfields Women’s Refuge chief executive Suzie Williams.

Manosphere concernsGoldfields youth ‘more at risk’ to manosphere culture

Goldfields youth are more at risk of being swept into incel and “manosphere” cultures because of the region’s isolation, Goldfields Women’s Refuge’s chief executive says.

Tegan Guthrie

Tim, Eli, Makaelah, Tahlia and Ollie Reichelt at the Darkan Hotel fundraising auction for Maia.

Cancer FundraiserDarkan auction for young girl’s last-chance cancer treatment

A young girl battling her second bout of cancer has been given funds for her life-saving treatment after her home town united in a massive fundraising effort last month

Hannah Whitehead

Elli Mac salon owner Camille Odorisio and shire president Mike Walmsley.

SHOP LOCALPremiumPremiumShop Waroona and Win campaign has officially launched

Those shopping in Waroona will now have the opportunity to go into the draw for $1000

Wayne Monks has spent years advocating for a tourism hub in Norseman.

Tourism ideaPremiumPremiumGoldfields history advocate spruiks Norseman tourism idea

A tour operator and history buff has spent years advocating for a tourism promotion “hub” to be built in Norseman for people driving into WA.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03:Andrew Brayshaw and Judd McVee of the Dockers celebrate the final siren during the round four AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval, on April 03, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumPremiumMcVee potent in two-point Dockers thriller

Geraldton’s Judd McVee produced an outstanding game for the Dockers, notching up a career-high 23 disposals during a Good Friday classic against Adelaide. 

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Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumDimon exposes risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country’s 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Sara Salinas

Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

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Hannah Danesfaleh, 10, with her rescued greyhound Georgia.

Greyhound advocacyCommentsPremiumYoung Perth advocate awarded for greyhound welfare campaign

A Bayswater primary school student is taking her fight for greyhound welfare from the classroom to the national stage as the push to stop the racing industry intensifies in WA.

Sophie Gannon

Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

HealthCommentsPremiumQuitting smoking now costs more than smoking itself: Study

Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Paramedic and midwife Melissa Gardiner and Katie Wheatley with 5-month-old Imogen. The STORC program is giving paramedics the chance to be more prepared to deliver a baby.

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CommentsPremiumLife-saving newborn kits added to every St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance’s will roll out new critical newborn kits, funded by Telethon, to every ambo across the State to fill a critical gap found by an unexpected roadside birth.

The Shire of Dumbleyung has been fined and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegal clearing in 2020.

COURTPremiumPremiumShire dealt fine and revegetation order for illegal clearing

A Wheatbelt shire has been fined more than $12,000 and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegally clearing native flora without a permit and laying a road in its place.

Dion Barber won a landmark legal case and was awarded damages of $2.85 million.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMan who won abuse compensation hit with Centrelink bill

A man who won a record $2.8 million payout from the WA Government for the horrific abuse he faced as a child while in State care is now being forced to pay back a huge Centrelink bill.

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NewsPremiumShock discovery on popular Aussie island

An investigation has been launched after construction workers made a chilling discovery on a popular Aussie island destination.

Andrew Hedgman