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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

footballPremiumSouth 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.

Luke McPherson

Mental healthPremiumPremiumDad’s the word on mental health

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

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.

junior gromsMargaret River surfers fired up for State Junior Surf Titles

Capes junior surfers are heading to Trigg on Friday for the second round of the State Junior Surfing Titles after dominating the competition in local waters in March.

new directionPremiumMargaret River-Busselton Tourism Association signals change

The region’s peak tourism body has signalled a major restructure as part of its further forays into conservation work, ending the split rule of three chief executives.

Warren Hately

summer flopPremiumOpposition ridicules summer job campaign as a flop

The State Government has failed to provide any concrete data on a summer jobs campaign recruiting teenage workers for the region’s stretched hospitality sector.

Warren Hately

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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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Perth councillors to make call on two-year e-scooter trial

The City of Perth is on its way to becoming the second metropolitan council in WA to launch an electric scooters rental trial.

Victoria Rifici

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Chronic shortageCommentsPremiumHuge incentives offered to lure overseas hospo workers to WA

Roger Cook has announced the launch of a new job-listing website, as well as a number of hefty monetary and other incentives, in an effort to attract international hospitality workers to WA.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Bail granted PremiumMan accused of ‘persistent’ indecent assault on bail

A Goldfields man who allegedly indecently assaulted a woman after getting in the back of her car as she tried to flee a previous interaction with him has been released on bail.

Amber Lilley

labour shortagePremiumWine and tourism welcome bid to lure workers

Efforts to help the State return to ‘normal’ were given a boost this week by a State Government campaign to lure working tourists back to regional WA.

Warren Hately

Power upPremiumPremiumEnergy supply and servicing company opens new workshop

Pacific Energy — the merged entity of Contract Power and KPS Power Generation — opened a new facility this week focused on supplying and maintaining energy-generating products used by the resources industry.

CHANGING OF THE GUARDPremiumPremiumWAMMCO livestock manager steps down after 23 years

WA Meat Marketing Cooperative livestock manager Peter Krupa has announced his retirement after 23 years, with industry veteran Mike Curnick set to take over the role.

Promoting regional WAPremiumPremiumFunding for environmentally friendly tourism

The State Government is investing $17.7 million to create environmentally sensitive tourism experiences and accommodation options in WA’s national parks.

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Fears up to 25 people injured in north-west boating accident

There are serious concerns up to 25 people have been injured in a boating accident in WA’s north-west. Initial reports suggest the vessel, believed to be a tour boat, may have capsized at Horizontal Falls.

Sarah Steger

Chronic shortageCommentsPremiumHuge incentives offered to lure overseas hospo workers to WA

Roger Cook has announced the launch of a new job-listing website, as well as a number of hefty monetary and other incentives, in an effort to attract international hospitality workers to WA.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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CommentsPremiumWA records 11 COVID deaths as cases continue to drop

WA has recorded 11 COVID-19 deaths, despite another drop in new virus cases. It comes as the State reaches a new milestone - recording 700,000 cases since the pandemic began.

‘Passionate and determined’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMichael Chaney speaks out on why daughter Kate won Curtin

Businessman Michael Chaney supported his daughter Kate's bid to run as an independent despite initially being against the idea.

Multiple incidentsVideoPremiumPremiumWoman and kids injured in latest spate of Perth crashes

A man has been hit by a car in Mt Hawthorn minutes after a woman and two children were struck in Thornlie. The two separate incidents are the latest in a spate of serious crashes on Perth roads over two days.

Shattered windowPremiumThieves smash way into barber shop and steal cash, equipment

Thieves have broken into a barber shop in Cannington and damaged the front of an ATM.

Sarah Steger