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  1. National Reconciliation WeekPremiumBusselton unties for National Reconciliation Week

  2. FIREYS COMMENDEDPremiumBusselton fireys commended for decades of service

  3. FITNESSPremiumNew fitness hub set to transform Dunsborough wellness scene

  4. COMMUNITY SPIRITPremiumBusselton Lions mark 60 years of giving back

  5. MUSICPremiumCodee-Lee and Misticia win at WAM Song of the Year

Perth has been left reeling after a once-in-five-years storm tore through the city on Sunday night, uprooting trees, bringing down power lines, and flooding roads.

WEATHERVideoCommentsEmergency WA issues updated warning to Perth, WA locals

Warnings remain in place for much of WA’s south on Monday evening after a ‘once-in-every-five-year storm’ pummelled the state and continues to wreak havoc across the country.

Katherine Kraayvanger and Troy de Ruyter

Two men were rescued from their yacht in Quindalup during the storm on Saturday.

STORM RESCUEPremiumTwo men rescued in Quindalup during storm chaos

Two men were rescued from a stranded yacht off Quindalup on Saturday afternoon after rough weather left them trapped at sea as storm conditions intensified.

Madelin Hayes

The Bay View units in Bunbury were severely damaged in the storm.

STORM CHAOSPremiumStorm chaos hits South West

The weather system that unleashed destructive winds across WA was one of the deepest low-pressure systems to hit the State in years, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Madelin Hayes

Protect Our Pits creator Matthew Mulhall, environmentalist Bob Brown and Injidup Residents Committee member Kim Sadler at the proposed site of the sand mine.

ENVIRONMENT PremiumBob Brown joins opposition to Yallingup sand mine

Trailblazing environmentalist Bob Brown has thrown his support behind a growing community campaign opposing a proposed sand mine in Yallingup.

Madelin Hayes

The cast and production crew of All Because of Agatha.

THEATRE REOPENSPremiumWitchy welcome for Weld Theatre reopening

The curtain has officially risen on a new era for Busselton’s refurbished Weld Theatre, with All Because of Agatha enchanting audiences in a long-awaited return to the stage.

Madelin Hayes

Busselton have started the season on fire with nine wins in a row and sitting on top of the ladder.

FootballPremiumMagpies extend winning run while Sharks get blitzed by Hawks

Spearhead Liam Creighton led the way for Busselton against Collie as the Magpies notch their ninth straight win with a 52-point victory at Collie Recreation Ground. 

Jack Penniment

The Busselton community came together for National Reconciliation Week on May 28.

National Reconciliation WeekPremiumPremiumBusselton unties for National Reconciliation Week

The Busselton community came together in a show of unity last week, marking National Reconciliation Week with a symbolic walk along the Busselton foreshore.

Mayor Phill Cronin, chief fire control officer Allan Guthrie OAM, 60 year service award recipients Ken Sue and Wally Lord OAM and DFES acting chief superintendent country north Phil Brandrett.

FIREYS COMMENDEDPremiumPremiumBusselton fireys commended for decades of service

Volunteer bush fire brigade members from across the City of Busselton were celebrated for their dedication to keeping the community safe at the Emergency Services Volunteer Awards. 

The Movement Twenty Four will include 24-hour gym access alongside commercial-grade sauna and ice bath facilities and sports massage therapy.

FITNESSPremiumPremiumNew fitness hub set to transform Dunsborough wellness scene

A new fitness hub combining round-the-clock access, recovery and rehabilitation is set to open in Dunsborough next week, with its owners hoping to redefine the gym experience in the South West.

The Busselton Lions Club celebrates 60 years this weekend.

COMMUNITY SPIRITPremiumBusselton Lions mark 60 years of giving back

For six decades, the Busselton Lions Club has been quietly shaping the community, building projects, raising funds and lending a hand wherever it is needed

Madelin Hayes

Bunbury’s Codee-Lee (Codee-Lee Down) took home two awards at the WAM Song of the Year competition.

MUSICPremiumCodee-Lee and Misticia win at WAM Song of the Year

Two South West musicians shone on the State stage for West Australian Music’s (WAM) Song of the Year competition.

Madelin Hayes

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A former primary school principal and elite sports coach is on trial over a string of historic child sex offences.

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth ex-principal on trial for historic child sex offences

A former primary school principal charged with a string of historic child sex offences allegedly performed a lewd act in front of his junior athletes whilst driving them home, a Perth court has heard. 

Jessica Evensen

Deputy commissioner Kylie Whiteley said speed contributed to the horror crash.

PoliceCommentsPremiumSpeed ‘without a doubt’ contributed to fatal crash: Top cop

A senior WA Police officer says ‘without a doubt’ speed and a history of concerning road behaviour is being investigated after a tragic fatal crash that killed a driver and seriously injured his girlfriend.

Caleb Runciman

Australian Border Force officers selected 29-year-old Zhi-Xuan Chen for a baggage search and device examination in August before his iPhone 12 Max uncovered what court documents describe as ‘anime images depicting prepubescent girls’.

CRIMEPremiumHoliday worker jailed over disturbing find at Perth Airport

A Taiwanese man on a working holiday has been jailed for more than seven years after officers intercepted his luggage at Perth Airport and uncovered an ‘extremely disturbing’ collection.

Caleb Runciman

Dark Horse Agency director Nicole Jameson agrees that Generation X is feeling the pinch.

National CommentsPremiumExhausted and invisible: Why Generation X is in crisis

Australia’s Generation X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — are stretched, exhausted and only just coping as they support multiple generations while facing a financial storm, according to a major study.

Rhianna Mitchell

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A former primary school principal and elite sports coach is on trial over a string of historic child sex offences.

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth ex-principal on trial for historic child sex offences

A former primary school principal charged with a string of historic child sex offences allegedly performed a lewd act in front of his junior athletes whilst driving them home, a Perth court has heard. 

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The bakery is located on Albany Highway.

courtPremium‘Worst I’ve seen’: Bakery fined after faeces found on bread

Fresh food was also stored next to personal items such as reading glasses, money and a ‘faecal specimen collection jar’.

Melissa Sheil

Ben and Bryan Cousins at Swan Districts Football Club.

AFLCommentsComments‘Fighter’: Emotional health diagnosis facing footy legend

WA football legend Bryan Cousins has choked back tears as he opened up about his motor neurone disease diagnosis, drawing strength from the late Neale Daniher as he vows to fight the illness.

John and Michelle Divirgillio and Alf Barbagallo.

TelethonCamera IconWA’s top business leaders attend Telethon Leeuwin Lunch

While the setting for the exclusive lunch changed — from Leeuwin Estate Restaurant and Cellar Door in Margaret River to the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club — the generosity of the guests remained the same.

A young man has died after the car he was driving lost control and slammed into a tree in Perth’s south on Friday night adding to the State’s horror road toll.

CrimePremiumPremiumYoung driver killed in Welshpool crash, passenger injured

A young man has died after the car he was driving lost control and slammed into a tree in Perth’s south on Friday night.

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Liam Ryan of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos v West Coast Eagles at Hands Oval.

FootballPremiumMomentum again for future South West AFL team

The push for a South West AFL side has continued as the region prepares for it’s second AFL fixture at Hands Oval this Saturday. 

Jack Penniment

Health Minister Meredith Hammat.

AMBULANCE RAMPING PremiumRamping hours in Bunbury remain highest in country WA

Ramping hours at the Bunbury Regional Hospital have continued to steadily decline but remain the highest for hospitals in country WA.

Rose Patane

WA Water Minister Don Punch pictured at Aqwest Bunbury Water, Bunbury, on Tuesday.

Water PremiumNew appointees to the board of Aqwest — Bunbury Water

There have been new appointees to the board of Aqwest — Bunbury Water, with David Dorsett-Lynn appointed chair, with Kate Baker and Tim Partridge appointed as board directors, each for a three-year term.

Craig Duncan

Peppy the turtle is the first patient taken to the Dolphin Discovery Centre's new turtle rehabilitation centre after being found stranded on Peppermint Grove Beach on Monday.

PEPPY THE TURTLE PremiumPremiumTurtle found on a South West beach is recovering well

After being found stranded on a South West beach, Peppy the loggerhead turtle is now doing well as the first turtle to enter the Dolphin Discovery Centre’s new rehabilitation centre. 

Households are urged to check their smoke alarms.

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Households are being urged to test, check, clean, and replace their smoke alarms and batteries to ensure they are working correctly as the arrival of winter marks the start of the high-risk house fire season.

Settlers Tavern Margaret River steak sandwich from last year’s Australian Hotels Association (WA) and Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition.

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The finalists for the 2026 Australian Hotels Association (WA) and Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition have been announced, with two South West venues set to compete for the elite title. 

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Of the Bitcoin sold in the past 30 days, about a quarter came from investors who bought it above $US90,000.

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Of the Bitcoin sold in the past 30 days, about a quarter came from investors who bought it above $US90,000.

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Nvidia boss Jensen Huang shows the Nvidia Vera Rubin and Vera CPU during his keynote speech on Monday.

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Nvidia is expanding its prowess to chips that will serve as the main processor for personal computers, entering an arena that’s long been ruled by Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm and Apple.

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Wegovy semaglutide tablets.

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The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key US market, currently accounting for more than half of both Novo’s and Eli Lilly’s respective sales.

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Vladimir Putin's visit to China is expected to include talks with Xi Jinping on trade and defence.

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These are the three key areas where Russia’s leader would like to deepen ties and extract concrete pledges.

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One of the world’s most respected aviation journalists Geoffrey Thomas has died aged 74.

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Tributes have flowed for one of the world’s most respected aviation journalists, following his death at age 74.

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Dylan Cvek tried his hand at cage fighting under the alias Dylan 'The Mauler' Wolf.

BikiesPremiumCage fighter turned bikie caught allegedly fleeing Australia

A fugitive who is suspected of trying to flee Australia via WA on a luxury yacht is a former MMA fighter who had his foot severed in a gangland-style shooting likened to a scene from a Quentin Tarantino film. 

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More than 14,000 insurance claims have been lodged after a powerful storm ripped through Perth and the South West, leaving thousands of property owners facing costly repairs and lengthy clean-up efforts.

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More than 14,000 insurance claims have been lodged after a powerful storm ripped through Perth and the South West, leaving thousands of property owners facing costly repairs and lengthy clean-up efforts.

The opening evening of Kinjarling Djinnang Ngalak: Country Sees Us was on May 21.

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The State Library of Western Australia was alive with guests from across the state for the opening of Kinjarling Djinnang Ngalak: Country Sees Us. 

Crayfish are flying out the doors at Boatshed Market in Cottesloe.

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Scientists believe that we could soon be dining out on this highly prized seafood, with the best juvenile numbers of the premium catch recorded off WA in decades.

Chia Liang Saw, 41, has been charged with persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16.

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A western suburbs paediatrician who treated children with complex behavioural issues has been charged with sexually abusing a young patient.

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