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  1. BRUTAL ATTACKPremiumSpud king’s nephew jailed for terrifying home invasion

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    Father locked in agonising wait since kids’ murders

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  4. Airbnb woesPremiumBusselton short-stay plans split hairs in development

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Entertaining eventsWhat’s on in the Capes

Everything happening from Busselton to Margaret River this week

Relook and bookSouth West highlighted in new tourism campaign

The South West will be featured in a new campaign to encourage West Australians to holiday at home as COVID-19 shuts down interstate travel.

SOCCERLate goals prove costly in Busselton City loss

Conceding two late goals in the second half proved costly for CMI Busselton City men’s Premier League side on Sunday, losing 4-0.

Steve Gibson

SW weatherWet weather to continue into the weekend

Wet weather will continue into the weekend along the Capes, along with high swells up to five metres.

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Survivor 2021South West trio take reality TV

Three residents from the South West of WA will face some tough challenges ahead as they take on the latest season of Survivor Australia.

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RSPCAPremiumRSPCA column: how to protect your pets in wild weather

what to do in the unfortunate event that they go missing.

Save smiths beachPremiumPremiumBusselton Mayor: slow down Smiths Beach plan

Perth developer Adrian Fini’s Hesperia consortium had plans to deliver a 65-room hotel and 61 residences — similar to the previous failed plan 15 years ago — with a 36-platform camping ground

opinionPremiumPremiumMayor chair: council seeks your view on new centre

The Busselton Performing Arts and Convention Centre has created a lot of interest within the community and many views as to how the council should proceed with the project.

MUST-READPremiumPremiumBusselton homeowners hit with 2.5pc rate rise

Ratepayers will face a 2.5 per cent rate increase when they open their mail this financial year as the City of Busselton eyes a $157 million spend and a $10m State Government loan.

seven times luckyJetstar relaunch confirmed for September

Jetstar will try to get its direct flights from Melbourne to Busselton up and running for the seventh time, with September 1 now the launch date.

Bogged in BussoPremiumMidnight swim for Busselton beach driver and his car

A South West four-wheel driver became the eight victim to the State’s beaches, after a midnight drive ended in an almost midnight swim.

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Perth casino probePremiumPoynton reveals secret $50K deal with Packer

Prominent Perth businessman John Poynton has revealed details of a pact he signed with James Packer after the billionaire stepped away from his gambling empire.

Tim Clarke

‘Great Eight’CommentsPremiumMcIntyre is WA rowing’s first golden girl

In the midst of an epic Olympic gold rush in Tokyo on Wednesday, flame-haired Annabelle McIntyre became the first WA rower to win an Olympic gold medal.

Steve Butler

Top 100 RedsPremiumTop 100 Reds: $25 to $40 wines

The toughest category to judge due to the number of exceptional drops, particularly in the shiraz and pinot noir varieties.

Ray Jordan

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Alleged rapist loses Komatsu FIFO job

A company that hired a FIFO worker just months after he allegedly raped a woman in her donga at a BHP mine site have confirmed the high-voltage electrician has been dismissed.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Save smiths beachPremiumBusselton Mayor: slow down Smiths Beach plan

Perth developer Adrian Fini’s Hesperia consortium had plans to deliver a 65-room hotel and 61 residences — similar to the previous failed plan 15 years ago — with a 36-platform camping ground

Taylar Amonini

grievous bodily harmPremiumFather accused of injuring baby remanded in custody

The Geraldton father who police allege accidentally broke leg of his baby daughter during a domestic violence incident last Friday remains in custody after making his second court appearance.

Liam Beatty

armed evictionPremiumPremiumFarmer charged over air rifle shooting

A Walkaway farmer was arrested on Tuesday night after allegedly shooting a man in the face with an air rifle while trying to evict him from the property.

Investigation continuesPremiumPremiumWhy tragedy must lead to change in Fitzroy Crossing

The death of a young girl comes as Fitzroy Crossing residents and visitors raise serious concerns about rampant rock throwing and car thefts by unsupervised teenagers in town

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CommentsPremiumIndigenous COVID vaccination rates well behind

With only one in five Indigenous Australians receiving a first COVID jab, experts have blamed fear and ‘misinformation’ for the reluctance.

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‘Witness statement’CommentsPremiumPolice probe into road safety boss’ carpark crash

Police will likely examine CCTV footage of Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner's alleged dust-up with a motorist.

John Flint

Phone a friendPremiumCrown heat gets dialled up by billionaire

Tim Roberts, billionaire businessman and buddy of James Packer, has admitted he phoned in most of his insight to the board running Crown Perth.

Tim Clarke

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PremiumBriefs case: Kidnapped ex-bikie facing his own charges

The former bikie who was rescued in his underwear after being kidnapped and held for a $2 million ransom could be facing a lengthy jail term after pleading guilty to proceeds of crime allegations.

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CommentsPremiumWhy we need a plan to save Midland

Our city’s once-sleepy eastern hub is booming, but it’s come at the price of increased congestion - and Paul Murray says it’s high time the McGowan government did something about it.

Sweet scienceCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe Bunbury legend still boxing clever at 99

He’s closing in on 100 and still teaching youngsters the noble art of self defence ... meet Bill Ivory, the Bunbury boxing trainer who’s given confidence to countless kids.

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Jandakot quarantine facility lands for travellers

Jandakot Airport has been chosen as the site of WA’s first purpose-built quarantine facility that will house 2000 travellers a month.

Lanai Scarr