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  1. paddock to prosecutionPremiumHigh-profile farmers face court over ‘serious’ breaches

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  3. For a causeBunbury, Swan Districts face off for charity

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    Alleged safety failure    Premium
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    Virgin faces Perth court after man injured falling off tug

  5. SMALL BUT MIGHTYCommentsPremiumHow ‘tiny cabins’ became a haven for the stressed

Insider knowledge CommentsPremiumLocals share favourite places to eat, drink and enjoy WA

Photographer Jarrad Seng, actor Myles Pollard, artist Helen Ansell and gold prospector Tyler Mahoney reveal their favourite places to eat, drink and experience the best of the regions they call home. 

Jade Jurewicz

Slippery slopePremiumOvercoming addiction to drugs and crime

Feeling like he missed out on his young party years led Luke Roney down a slippery slope of meth and crime, but he hopes a promise made to his teenage daughter will now keep him on the right path.

Tegan Guthrie

Road tragedy PremiumMotorcyclist dies after fatal collision with sportscar

A motorcycle rider has died after colliding with a sportscar in Reinscourt on Friday.

Daryna Zadvirna

all-inclusiveInclusive SUP part of Harmony Week celebrations

A stand-up paddleboarding tryout day for community members living with a disability will take place next weekend as part of the City of Busselton’s Harmony Week celebrations.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Internship to fellowshipNext generation of psychiatrists head to South West

An initiative aimed at boosting the number of mental-health professionals in country areas has seen 20 doctors leave the city to gain both life and clinical experiences in regional WA.

Jacinta Cantatore

Top 10SW town named in top 10 Aussie Towns of the Year

The South West is home to one of the Top 10 getaway spots in the country according to a major travel site.

Breanna Redhead

yeti scorecardCapes charges score online waves

Capes chargers have come out on top in Yeti’s annual innovative online surf comp.

Honing skillsPremiumPremiumAspiring songwriters hone skills in Regional Sessions

Aspiring musicians and songwriters had the special opportunity to hone their skills and exchange ideas with some of the industry’s best in a recent songwriting hub in Busselton.

decade of supportYouth trainee partnership reaches 10-year milestone

The City of Busselton has celebrated after its 10th youth development trainee joined the council through its partnership with Rio Tinto.

Local championsGeographe Outriggers celebrate 20 years with championship

A longstanding, local outrigger canoe club has pulled off a double whammy of celebrations and milestones, winning a championship event on home turf.

Carly Laden

Big plansKennedy keen to continue ticking off goals in 2023

After a whirlwind 2022 athletics season, Busselton-born pole vault star Nina Kennedy says she feels like she’s finally at a stage in her career where she’s achieving her goals.

Carly Laden

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Manslaughter PremiumHome left a ‘bloodbath’ after tragic West Perth knifing

A woman accused of fatally attacking her partner with a knife during an argument at their West Perth home has broken down as details of the tragic incident were outlined in court. 

Phil Hickey

ExplainerVideoCommentsPremiumWhat is the AUKUS pact and why is it so important?

The announcement that Australia would build eight nuclear-powered submarines is huge news locally, regionally and abroad. But the AUKUS pact is not all about subs. Here’s everything you need to know.

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‘bursting at the seams’CommentsPremium
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School kids forced to ‘hold on’ all day amid toilet shortage

A dire shortage of toilets at an overcrowded public primary school is forcing children to ‘hold on’ all day until they get home.

Bethany Hiatt

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New luxury FIFO resort accommodation in WA revealed

The company is preparing to start construction on two resort-style accommodation villages in the West Pilbara, with other WA mine sites to follow.

Danielle Le Messurier

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Woman left to die after CPR mix-up at top Perth hospital

A Perth woman was left to die for several minutes before doctors frantically restarted CPR after her patient file was mixed up with one that had a ‘do-not-resuscitate’ order.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Tragic accident VideoPremiumIdentity of abseiling instructor who fell to death revealed

An abseiling instructor killed in front of a group of school students during a trip to caves near Margaret River, is believed to have slipped and fallen down in a tragic accident.

Bethany Hiatt, Carly Laden, Daryna Zadvirna and Kate Massey

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumJohn Hughes lists phenomenal Mosman Park mansion for sale

After sharing a small bedroom with two brothers in working-class Beaconsfield as a child, car dealer John Hughes developed a lifelong discomfort of confined spaces.

BELOW THE SURFACECommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: What life’s really like inside a nuclear submarine

Five-star food, no wi-fi and shared bunk beds, State political editor Josh Zimmerman reveals what life is really like inside a nuclear submarine after spending a rare day beneath the water.

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CommentsPremium‘Epic’ footage shows it’s a snake-eat-snake world out there

Cody Green was enjoying a relaxing summer’s evening at Binningup beach towards the end of February when a pair of snakes suddenly rolled down the bank — coming to rest right where he was laying. 

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Elderly attackVideoPremiumVictim’s neighbours reveal horror over burglary bashing

Neighbours of an elderly man who was bashed unconscious overnight have revealed details of the lead-up and aftermath of a horrific home invasion that rocked their street.

Elise Van Aken

Bold esky-padePremiumMan avoids cooler after bizarre attempt to evade police

A man who tried to hide from police behind an esky because he was worried they would tip out his cask of wine and find his makeshift bong was fined in a Kalgoorlie court this week.

Tegan Guthrie

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‘burning ourselves out’CommentsPremium
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Alarming figures show shocking shortage of country WA cops

WA is short more than 100 police officers in regional parts of the State, alarming new figures show, as frontline cops in country areas reveal they’re being pushed to their limits physically and mentally.

Phil Hickey

Paddock theftPremiumPremiumMan reveals odd reason he stole tractor after car broke down

A man who stole a tractor from a nearby paddock when his car tyre popped near Norseman has revealed his motive to a Kalgoorlie court.

Tragic accident VideoPremiumPremiumIdentity of abseiling instructor who fell to death revealed

An abseiling instructor killed in front of a group of school students during a trip to caves near Margaret River, is believed to have slipped and fallen down in a tragic accident.

‘Distressing’ PremiumPremiumStudents who witnessed cave fall horror offered counselling

Newman College students who witnessed the tragic death of an abseiling instructor and father of a young family at a Margaret River cave are receiving psychological support to help them deal with the trauma.

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CNBCVideoCommentsWhat is the nine-day fortnight?

You might have heard of the four-day workweek — where employees work just four of the traditional five working days, but for the same pay and with expectations of maintaining productivity levels.

Sophie Kiderlin

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tries to justify AI’s wrong answers

Thanks to recent advances in artificial intelligence, new tools like ChatGPT are wowing consumers with their ability to create compelling writing based on people’s queries and prompts.

Jonathan Vanian

CNBCCommentsShort sellers are doubling down on these European banks

Short-sellers are sitting on nearly $US2b in profit from bets against the European banking sector this month so far. And, perhaps surprisingly, Credit Suisse wasn’t the most profitable short.

Ganesh Rao

The Economist VideoCommentsPremiumWhat’s gone so wrong with the banks?

THE ECONOMIST: Investors have taken fright. Fully $US229b has been wiped off the market value of America’s banks so far this month, and the fallout has also hit Europe. So, what’s gone so wrong?

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Bill’s Coming Back CommentsPremiumJohnston to face the Mint music as Libs turn up the heat

Liberal leader Libby Mettam says embattled Labor minister Bill Johnston must answer ‘uncomfortable questions’ about the scandal engulfing The Perth Mint. 

Joe Spagnolo

We Want You Gov campaign: In the navy, you can crew on nuclear subs

The Albanese Government has launched a recruitment drive to hire hundreds of Australian Navy personnel, as the nation gears up for a new age of nuclear submarines being at the forefront of the fleet.

Joe Spagnolo

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Premium‘Django’ ex-bikie arrested over alleged drug fortune

A former bikie accused of a conspiracy to possess a stash of drugs worth a fortune — allegedly using the codename ‘Django’ while talking to his alleged accomplices.

Time to pay it backCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGeneration forced to ‘work like slaves’ in-line for millions

The McGowan Government is under pressure to finally pay back thousands of Indigenous people who worked for no pay or next to nothing during a shameful era in WA’s history.

Scuttling downCommentsCommentsComeback Crab Fest claws the crowds

Mandurah’s iconic blue swimmer crabs had tens of thousands of people scuttling down to the waterfront yesterday to enjoy the temperate weather and the return of a beloved festival.

Road tragedyVideoTeens car TORN IN HALF during fatal crash

A teenager has died in a serious car crash in a small town north-east of Perth.

Kate Purnell and Kellie Balaam