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    Drunk, speeding driver jailed after killing friend in crash

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  5. CentenarianPremiumBusselton community member to turn 100 in March

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

The Marri Reserve has been temporarily closed to allow vegetation to recover from the bushfire in Dunsborough last month.

Dunsborough fireDunsborough’s Marri Reserve closed after fire

Following the bushfire in Dunsborough last month, the Marri Reserve has been temporarily closed for safety reasons and to allow the vegetation to recover

Ezra Kaye

The Dunsborough Arts Festival had thousands of attendees over the three day event.

Arts and experiencePremiumPremiumDunsborough Arts Festival gave South West a taste of talent

The Dunsborough Arts Festival and Sculpture by the Bay competition was held over the March long weekend where thousands of visitors gathered to immerse themselves in the culture.

Yallingup's Peter Campbell is the new chair of the Margaret River Wine Association.

new wine czarPremiumPremiumPeter Campbell to chair Margaret River Wine Association

Veteran Yallingup business expert Peter Campbell has taken up a position as the new chair of the Margaret River Wine Association.

Surf N’ Dirt Adventure Tours owner Paul Berry and Mojo.

forced closurePremiumPremiumSurf N’ Dirt Adventure Tours’ Paul Berry hangs up his hat

One of the region’s tourism mainstays has reluctantly shut up shop after a surfing injury finally caught up with him.

City of Busselton first responder Steve,

LIFE SAVING ACTIONPremium‘I wouldn’t be alive without them’: Men save cardiac patient

“I wouldn’t be alive without them. It really is as simple as that,” a cardiac arrest patient saved by Dunsborough community members said.

Amber Lilley

An elderly man has died after being pulled unconscious from a lake in Dunsborough on Sunday.

POLICEPremiumMan pulled unconscious from lake at SW golf course dies

An elderly man has died after being pulled unconscious from a lake in Dunsborough on Sunday.

Caleb Runciman

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Main Roads removed teddy bears, flowers and ripped down Levent’s memorial without notice amid claims it was unregistered and posed a safety risk to drivers.

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Mother’s heartbreak as Main Roads ‘rubbishes’ son’s memorial

A grieving mother who has advocated for road safety has been left devastated after Main Roads ripped down flowers and teddy bears from her son’s memorial site amid claims it posed a safety risk to drivers. 

Caleb Runciman

West Coast star Harley Reid and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass Wedding.

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Harley & Sam Mitchell: The pic Eagles fans won’t want to see

It’s a photo that will send chills down the spine of every West Coast fan – Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell sitting next to Eagles star Harley Reid at Tom Barrass’ wedding. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTO

Craig O'Donoghue

Where do Nat Fyfe, Bailey Williams, Tyrell Dewar and Shai Bolton fit in the round one planning for Fremantle and West Coast?

AFLCommentsPremiumPredicted round 1 teams: Who makes the cut for Freo, Eagles?

Who’s looking the goods to feature in Fremantle and West Coast’s round one line-ups? Based on the latest news and what our reporters have seen at training, here’s our projected sides for five weeks’ time.

Chris Robinson

The entire Albany Racing Club board has resinged amid finacial woes.

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Entire Albany Racing Club board quits after racing suspended

The entire Albany Racing Club board has quit less than 24 hours after racing was suspended at the historic venue because of ‘ongoing financial challenges’.

Hayden King

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The number of offenders dealt with by police in WA has reached a five-year high, with domestic violence offending spiking by almost 30 per cent.

CrimePremiumNumbers of criminals hits five-year high, DV offending rises

The number of offenders dealt with by police in WA reached a half-decade high last financial year, with domestic violence offending spiking by almost 30 per cent.

Caleb Runciman

An email sent to parents of students at Emmanuel Catholic College in Success on Tuesday evening said it was “strongly advised” students worked from home on Wednesday.

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Still hundreds of homes without power as frustration grows

Thousands of homes and businesses spent a second day without power as temperatures soared to 34C in parts of Perth on Wednesday.

Caleb Runciman and Oliver Lane

Ben Harvey delves into the pole-top fires causing power outages in Perth’s suburbs and why it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Premier with punters heading to the polls in days.

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CommentsPremiumLot of people p*ssed off about the blackouts across Perth

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey delves into the pole-top fires causing power outages in Perth’s suburbs and why it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Premier with punters heading to the polls in days.

Allegations have been made about the club treating its women’s team differently to their male counterparts with its resourcing.

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CommentsPremiumProminent Perth footy club on the brink amid player exodus

Allegations have been made about the club treating its women’s team differently to their male counterparts with its resourcing.

Troy Mercanti leads a gathering of mourners at the funeral of Craig Christian, inset.

WA newsPremiumPremiumNotorious WA underworld figure laid to rest

Veteran bikie Troy Mercanti was one of dozens of mourners who today farewelled one of WA’s most infamous underworld characters.

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Police conduct an operation on Brand Highway earlier this year.

Crime snapshotPremiumPolice data reveals reports of most crimes are surging

As crime weighs heavily on voters’ minds heading into the State election, the latest police data reveals significant jumps in most offence categories in the Mid West and Gascoyne last year.

Kate Campbell

Surf N’ Dirt Adventure Tours owner Paul Berry and Mojo.

forced closurePremiumSurf N’ Dirt Adventure Tours’ Paul Berry hangs up his hat

One of the region’s tourism mainstays has reluctantly shut up shop after a surfing injury finally caught up with him.

Warren Hately

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps.

FootballPremiumMid West AFL stars set to shine in 2025

With season 2025 around the corner, Mid West stars begin to gear up as they aim high in the new season for their clubs with new opportunities and redemption in mind.

Luke Lawson

Chloe Reilly, 16, Sophie Barton, 16, Driver Risk Management managing director Kim Ledger, and Middle Island Fishing Crew admiral John Bruce.

DRIVER TRAININGPremiumPremiumDriver academy encourages positive road habits

Young Goldfields drivers got behind the wheel with professional trainers this week to learn essential skills when navigating regional roads.

Cowaramup Road Safety Group spokesperson Lisa Bell.

traffic woesCouncillors on the fast track for Cowaramup traffic fix

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River councillors have ordered officers to fast-track a plan to address traffic concerns in the heart of Cowaramup.

Geraldton candidates (clockwise from left) Lara Dalton, Aaron Horsman, Tim Milnes, Kirrilee Warr, David Van Beek, Eugenie Harris and Shane van Styn.

WA electionPremiumPremiumFinal pitches to clinch your votes

It’s tipped to be a close race, and the candidates battling for the seat of Geraldton have made their final pitches on why they deserve your vote.

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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

IDF tanks have been deployed in the West Bank.

World NewsComments‘Thwart terrorism’: Israel tanks sent into West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deployed IDF tanks in the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, a move described as a ‘dangerous escalation’ by Palestinian authorities. 

Max Corstorphan

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBerkshire operating earnings surge 71pc in fourth quarter

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a massive surge in fourth-quarter earnings from its operating businesses, driven in large part by insurance, while its cash holdings swelled to record levels.

Fred Imbert

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He is described as being aged in his mid-30s, of a medium build with tanned skin, a distinctive black moustache and short black hair in a buzzcut hairstyle.

Crime VideoWATCH: Knife-wielding thug steals teen’s scooter at Maccas

He is described as being aged in his mid-30s, of a medium build with tanned skin, a distinctive black moustache and short black hair in a buzzcut hairstyle.

Caleb Runciman

A pair of paramedics have escaped injury after their ambulance rolled at an intersection in Balga.

WA NEWSPremiumParamedics escape injury after ambulance collides with car

Police said no patients were in the ambulance at the time

Caleb Runciman

People cast their ballots at the Geraldton early voting centre.

WA election 2025CommentsCommentsCrash course: How to make your vote count in the WA election

Political hacks and pollsters alike are gearing up for Saturday’s State election. And while they’ve got the voting know-how down pat, do you?

Roger Cook should not be assessed on Labor’s 2021 high water mark, but his claim that “50 per cent plus one” is good enough is dubious, too. 

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WA election 2025CommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumLabor has further to fall but would be happy with result

The higher you climb, the further you have to fall, and Labor has always known it will lose ground this weekend.

Labor is expected to be returned in WA but the coalition may regain some seats lost in 2021. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

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CommentsPremiumTime for Premier to seize the day and make office his own

It says everything about this State election that the highlight of the campaign came four days from polling day when Roger Cook veered off script in a moment of hubris and called the US vice-president a ‘knob’.

Premier Roger Cook and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti.

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Labor tipped for a 2017-sized victory but the Libs are back

‘Any government would be happy with 50 per cent plus one,’ Premier Roger Cook said yesterday.

Jessica Page, Dylan Caporn and Jake Dietsch