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    Drunk, speeding driver jailed after killing friend in crash

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The Busselton Jetty train.

Choo chooPremiumBusselton Jetty’s famous train gets a new name

The famous Busselton Jetty train will be renamed as a part of a three-year partnership between Busselton Jetty and Rio Tinto, which was announced on Thursday afternoon.

Daniel Hocking

Nationals federal candidate for the senate Paul Brown, Shire of Capel deputy president Sebastian Schiano, WA Nationals leader Shane Love with Collie-Preston candidate Cam Parsons, Murray-Welling candidate Paul Gillett and Capel president Doug Kitchen at the Boyanup Saleyard.

WA ELECTION 2025PremiumBoyanup saleyards replacement gets $6m Nationals WA pledge

The Boyanup saleyards could be on the move if the Nationals WA form government next month with a $6 million package to create an agribusiness precinct in the South West. 

Amber Lilley

Harry Wiggers, Collie Bowling Club president Val Brojanowski, Premier Roger Cook MLA and Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns.

Election promisesPremiumLabor candidates make promises for Collie, Kirup and Bunbury

WA Labor candidates in the South West have ramped up community election commitments with projects in Collie, Kirup and Bunbury.

Ezra Kaye

Members of the Busselton Masters Swimming Club completed the Virtual South32 Rottnest Channel Swim last Saturday.

swimming PremiumBusselton swimming club completes virtual Rottnest swim

Busselton Masters Swimming Club members dived in for a 19.7km virtual Rottnest Channel swim on Saturday.

Daniel Hocking

Shelter Brewing co-founder and head brewer Jason Credaro enjoys a middy of the brewery's new Bohemian pilsner.

Bohemian beerPremiumShelter Brewing launches new Bohemian pilsner

Busselton beer drinkers have a new limited release drop to try at Shelter Brewing. 

Daniel Hocking

Renee Cassidy says creating a safe space can help neurodivergent women.

NeurodiversityPremiumMental health worker in SW supporting neurodivergent women

A Busselton mental health practioner is providing information, strategies and a safe space to share for neurodivergent women of all ages in the South West

Ezra Kaye

Colin from Black Dog Ride, Jesse Malseed from Lamp, Kathy and John, both from Black Dog Ride.

Ride for reasonPremiumPremiumBlack Dog Ride returns to Busselton this weekend

The Black Dog Ride will return to Busselton at the weekend aiming to spark meaningful conversations about mental health. 

Lamp Inc Day 2 Day program facilitator Bill Bewsher.

Mental healthPremiumPremiumSW group supports community for mental illnesses

In a bid to better support people with mental illnesses, a South West organisation is aiming to provide a safe, community driven space which helps provide day to day living skills. 

The City of Busselton welcomed 10 student doctors from the RCSWA who will be undertaking placements in the South West this year.

MedicinePremiumPremiumMedical students completing placement in the SW

The City of Busselton welcomed 10 student doctors from the Rural Clinical School of WA who will undertake clinical training in the South West this year

A lime pit decision off Caves Road will feature in an upcoming State Administrative Tribunal challenge.

Tribunal call-upPremiumTribunal appeal for restricted Caves Road lime pit

The Shire will be hauled before WA’s State Administrative Tribunal to defend a deeply unpopular decision made in January affecting one of the region’s most crucial lime and sand pits

Warren Hately

Concerns are mounting about damage to key beaches such as Kilcarnup and Joeys Nose.

coastal concernsStakeholders share message to protect vulnerable coast

Some of Margaret River’s key custodians have ramped up their concerns about off-road vehicles destroying the iconic beaches of the Cape to Cape region

Warren Hately

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Photos have emerged of students boxing each other at Halls Head College.

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SHOCK FOOTAGE: School students operate brutal ‘fight club’

It’s where boys go in secret to let off steam and prove their worth - and risk getting broken jaws, swollen cheeks and black eyes while being beaten to a pulp. And it happens in a classroom in school time.

Troy de Ruyter

Professor Peter Richmond with baby Eric and Cameron and Aisling Yap.

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The WA baby making global medical history

He may be only four months old, but little Eric Yap has already made history.

Rhianna Mitchell

Teachers said structured lessons were not suitable for children unable to sit on a mat.

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Teacher’s shock insight into ‘out of control’ kindy kids

‘Screaming, yelling, ignoring any adult instruction and the swearing! Calling each other motherf---er, dickheads etc.’

Bethany Hiatt

Braeside Primary School principal Geoffrey Noel MacNicol has had his teaching registration cancelled.

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WA primary school principal charged with child sex offences

The alleged offences occurred during the January school holidays and in the metropolitan area.

Jake Dietsch

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Kyle Retallack, 27, Chloe Websdale, 23, and Joshua Cox, 26, all suffered “significant injuries” and died at the scene.

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Three victims killed in horror Lesley crash identified

The 27-year-old, 23-year-old and 26-year-old all suffered ‘significant injuries’ and died at the scene.

Artemisia Blythe and Caleb Runciman

Respected doctors John Love, Fiona Langdon and Seonaid Mulroy will stop delivering babies and caring for pregnant women at Subiaco within months.

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St John of God Subiaco loses experienced obstetricians

St John of God Subiaco is losing three highly skilled obstetricians amid growing concerns Australia’s private maternity hospitals are in crisis and may soon face collapse.

Katie Hampson

Natasha Marshall Donnelly and Andrew Donnelly.

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PremiumMystery around Andrew Donnelly’s troubled businesses deepens

A liquidator is investigating whether the former West Coast Eagle and his wife engaged in illegal phoenixing over the sale of a business mired in consumer complaints.

Exterior shots of the Subiaco apartment complex which is nearing completion.

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CommentsPremium‘Slap in the face’ after five year wait for Subiaco units

Long suffering buyers at a ‘boutique apartment complex’ in Subiaco - some of whom paid deposits five years ago - are being asked to stump up tens of thousands of extra dollars to see them completed.

Shortly before 11am, a motorcyclist in his 40s, ran into a tree near the Pinjarra-Williams Road and Watts Road intersection, in Dwellingup. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumMotorcyclist flown to RPH after hitting tree

A man has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital after his motorcycle crashed into a tree in WA’s south-east on Sunday. 

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Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter.

Funding feud PremiumMayor calls on miners to fund new Marine Rescue office

Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter is calling on mining companies to fund the new Port Hedland Volunteer Marine Rescue office after the service fell just over $1m short of their $4m fund raising target. 

Cain Andrews

With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Poll Dorset Grand Champion is Elders stud stock representative Michael O'Neil, judge Grant Bingham, and Shirlee Downs co-principal Chris Squiers.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Shirlee Downs sweeps Poll Dorset field

Competition was fierce in the Poll Dorset judging at this year’s Wagin Woolorama, but it was a ram from Quairading’s Shirlee Downs that proved too good to ignore.  

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The Shire of Carnarvon has allocated funding to rectify works that ‘unintentionally’ affected burial sites at the Pioneer Cemetery.

Carnarvon CemeteryCommentsPremiumShire to rectify ‘unintentional’ impacts to burial sites

Since at least 1880, the cemetery has been the resting place of some of the town’s most notable personalities who pioneered the development of the town, and the pastoral industry in the Gascoyne.

Matthew Paddick

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent at the Brookman Street polling station on election day.

WA election 2025PremiumPremiumWA Labor’s Kent slightly extends lead in Kalgoorlie

Incumbent Ali Kent has slightly extended her two-party preferred lead after the State election vote count restarted on Tuesday morning for the seat of Kalgoorlie.

Geraldton's Harmony Festival.

Harmony FestivalPremiumPremiumCrowds flock to Stow Gardens for 2025 Harmony Festival

Massive crowds from all walks of life gathered at Stow Gardens on Saturday to enjoy all the activities and great food of the 2025 Harmony Festival.

The Water Corporation's Kate Tuohy and Kerry Dillow, and Statewide Leak Detect's Brett Berkshire.

Leak DetectionPremiumPremiumMid West business claims gong at MPGA awards

A Mid West based business has been recognised at the Masters Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA awards, for its efforts towards saving water

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Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumFed’s next cut awaits ‘greater clarity’ on Trump policies

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank can wait to see how President Donald Trump’s aggressive policy actions play out before it moves again on interest rates.

Jeff Cox

The LCBO removes US products off the shelves on the first day of the trade war instigated by Donald Trump’s Administration in Toronto, Ontario.

CNBC newsCommentsSo long, Jack: Canadians ditch US booze amid trade wars

Several Canadian provinces have taken US liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The new improved Amazon Alexa will carry a monthly fee.

TechnologyCommentsHugely popular home AI system to carry new monthly fee

The popular system used in millions of homes will be able to buy concert tickets, order groceries and run through recipes ... but it will come at a cost.

Annie Palmer

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7NEWS was invited on board USS Minnesota as it cruised off WA’s coast to get a glimpse of what life is like inside.

USS MINNESOTAVideoComments100 days without sunlight: A deep dive into life inside an attack submarine

7NEWS has toured the ‘most advanced warship in the world’, with Australia set to receive three over the next decade.

Nick Overall

Police are asking for the public’s help after a pedestrian was fatally hit by a truck while trying to cross Great Eastern Highway on Tuesday afternoon. 

WA NewsPedestrian killed in truck crash revealed as 38-year-old man

Police are asking for the public’s help after a pedestrian was fatally hit by a truck while trying to cross Great Eastern Highway on Tuesday afternoon. 

Caleb Runciman

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NewsPremiumPremiumWoman’s first Lotto ticket in 20 years wins

A lucky Perth woman has become an instant millionaire with the first Lotto ticket she had purchased since her now adult children were kids.

A bag was left unattended at the Qantas terminal at Perth Airport for hours on Wednesday morning before it was removed.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsAviation expert astounded over mystery bag at Perth Airport

An aviation security expert says he is dumbfounded at revelations an unattended suitcase was left at a check-in area at Perth Airport for more than four hours on Wednesday.

Inspired Homes victims have met with WA Premier Roger Cook at Dumas House in West Perth.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCook wants ASIC to take a look at Inspired’s finances

Roger Cook has made resolving the Inspired Property Group crisis the top priority for his newly-minted Commerce Minister Tony Buti, after meeting the company’s furious customers on Wednesday.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney is under pressure to make her stance on the live export ban clear to WA farmers, who are threatening to wage war against her. 

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Chaney faces live export ultimatum from Keep the Sheep

Curtin MP Kate Chaney is under pressure to make her stance on the live export ban clear to WA farmers, who are threatening to wage war against her. 

Caitlyn Rintoul