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Wallcliffe Fire Service Brigade members during Sunday's bushfire in Dunsborough.

Fire warningDunsborough blaze a stark reminder for Margaret River

Margaret River residents have been warned the weekend fire in the heart of Dunsborough should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who believes such a thing couldn’t happen near them.

Warren Hately

Forty-year bushfire brigade veteran Ken Collins.

FIRE ALARM BELLS RAISED Veteran brigade firefighter calls for change

One of the region’s longest-serving volunteer firefighters wants to reignite debate around a touchy topic many want extinguished for good

Warren Hately

A Jetstar flight arriving at Busselton Margaret River Airport.

Election pledgePremiumLiberals commit $25m to airport expansion case

Busselton’s regional airport could be looking at an upgrade, with the WA Liberals making a $25 million election promise backing the City of Busselton’s expansion business case.

Daniel Hocking

Kenneth Williams, pictured with his first wife Margaret, will turn 100 in less than two weeks.

CentenarianPremiumBusselton community member to turn 100 in March

A Busselton resident is gearing up to celebrate his 100th birthday next month after a lifetime of active service to his community. 

Daniel Hocking

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

The surfing economy for Busselton and Margaret River is tipped to double by 2035.

Surfing boomPremiumRegion’s surf tourism set to double, report claims

A new industry report says the economic contribution of surfing to the region is likely to double in the next 10 years.

Warren Hately

GeoCatch’s Rural Women Connect series is an opportunity for farmers to connect over common challenges.

Women in the regionsRegional women celebrate role in agriculture

Rural women from across the Geographe catchment gathered last month to celebrate their role in agriculture. 

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered marsupials endemic to the South West of WA.

Citizen ScienceAnnual ringtail tally marks 10th year

The annual western ringtail tally is kicking off this weekend for its 10th year running with organisers calling for more citizen scientists to put their hand up and help protect the endangered icon.

Teams from eight South West netball associations are heading to Busselton on Sunday for the Sara Donovan Netball Carnival.

Busselton netballPremiumPremiumSara Donovan Netball Carnival to bring 42 teams to Busselton

The Sara Donovan Netball Carnival will bring 42 teams from eight South West netball associations to Busselton, with players aged 12 to 16 having the opportunity to test their skills on Sunday.

EdConnect learning support volunteer Josh Yates accepting his award from South West liaison officer Jane Beatty at Volunteer Connect Catchup on March 20.

Volunteer recognitionPremiumVasse Primary School volunteer acknowledged for efforts

Busselton learning support volunteer Josh Yates has been recognised for his contributions after being awarded the South West learning support volunteer of the year at the EdConnect Australia Volunteer Awards.

Daniel Hocking

The Ship Inn manager Andressa Cantor and Dunsborough artist Trish Waters.

Paint and sipPremiumArt Nouveau Paint and Sip to take place at The Ship Inn

Dunsborough artist Trish Waters will be hosting a Paint and Sip event at the Ship Inn in Busselton, where she hopes people can enjoy a day of painting and mindfulness.

Daniel Hocking

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A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

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Battle for Bullwinkel plays out on the doorsteps of voters

A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

Katina Curtis

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the “nastiest bug you’ve never heard of”, he’s not kidding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Perth leading the world in vaccine for lethal infection

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the ‘nastiest bug you’ve never heard of’, he’s not kidding.

Hannah Cross

An artist’s impression of the Cottesloe Beach redevelopment, for which the Liberal Party has committed $10m in funding.

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Dutton pledges $10 million to fix Cottesloe Beach foreshore

Stalled plans for the redevelopment of Cottesloe Beach — one of most iconic locations in WA — have received a $10m boost as Liberal leader Peter Dutton ups the ante in the fight to win the seat of Curtin.

Joe Spagnolo

Tom Gross has drawn comparisons to a modern day star.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Gross or Greene? The young Eagle who has Giant attributes

As West Coast coaches prepare to find a way to curtail Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene, they’re set to unveil a new Eagle who could become their own version of the star forward.

Mitchell Woodcock

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WA’s oldest surviving World War II prisoner of war — Arthur Leggett — has died aged 106. 

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWA’s oldest surviving POW dies aged 106

WA’s oldest surviving World War II army prisoner of war, who was well known across Perth as a fierce advocate for Australian veterans, has died aged 106. 

Dylan Caporn

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said residents bounded by the current watch and act alert should leave now, if they plan to evacuate.

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Residents urged to avoid area of blaze in Perth’s south

‘If you have left the area, it is unsafe to return due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines and other dangers created by the fire.’

Caleb Runciman & Ella Loneragan

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

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PremiumMates pay tribute to teen killed in motorbike accident

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

Richard Tu was seen boarding the 529 bus in Cockburn, heading towards Armadale, about 9pm on Monday.

Missing personPolice continue desperate search for 17-year-old boy

He was last seen getting off the bus in Perth’s south, almost one week ago.

Two motorbike riders have been injured in a crash in Bouvard.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumEmergency services at scene of Mandurah horror crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a horror crash involving two motorbikes south of Perth.

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The scene of the incident on Waldeck Street.

CrimePremiumGeraldton crash: Police investigate after man dies on street

Police are seeking witnesses to an early morning incident in Geraldton on Saturday, after a man was found dying on a street. 

Dylan Caporn

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumWoman died from infection after being wounded by nephew

A woman died after the wound her nephew inflicted with a wooden object during a drunken argument became infected. 

Tegan Guthrie

Goldfields Football League operations manager Tahnee Dekker and chair Bill Hansen with Northern Star Resources senior community adviser Danielle Foster and community adviser Kendall Paul.

FOOTBALL FUNDINGPremiumNorthern Star to help grow region’s football competitions

A partnership between the Goldfields Football League and mining company Northern Star Resources will help grow youth and women’s competitions in the region.

Carwyn Monck

Kylie Riches holding a scarf imprinted with onion skin and over-dyed with indigo.

Rags to richesPremiumPremiumRags to riches: Albany textile artist inspired by op shops

If you’re looking for Kylie Riches, the textile artist could be in one of several places.

Shane McCarthy hosting a workshop at John Paul College.

Scribblers on the RoadPremiumPremiumGreat Australian storytellers visit the Goldfields

Schools in the Goldfields have been visited by some of Australia’s greatest storytellers, illustrators, and artists as part of the Scribblers on the Road event.

The tank mural at Evolution Mining’s Mungari processing plant and, inset, artist Von de Lini.

Mine muralPremiumPremiumMine site mural reminds workers of good things in life

A large-scale mural designed to foster hope among Goldfields mining workers has already had a significant impact. 

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

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

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Four patients have been transported to the Jurien Bay Hospital under emergency conditions.

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Four injured in multiple vehicle Wheatbelt crash

At least four people are injured after a crash involving multiple cars in the Wheatbelt, with scores of emergency vehicles on scene.

Jake Dietsch

Richard Tu has been missing for more than a week.

WA news‘Please come home’: Desperate family’s plea to missing teen

The worried family of a teenager who has been missing for a week have pleaded with the community to help find him — and have begged him to come home.

Jake Dietsch

In a statement posted to a GoFundMe page, the teen’s family remembered him as having a “heart that made everyone around him feel welcome”.

WA NewsTributes flow for ‘full of life’ teen fatal crash victim

He died when the off-road motorbike he was riding collided with another bike being ridden by a 15-year-old boy on White Hill Road in Bouvard.

The man, from Byford, has been charged with acting in a disorderly manner in public and one count of failure to comply with a request.

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Premium‘Intoxicated’ passenger at Perth Airport a court no-show

A man who was allegedly drunk when he became aggressive after being thrown off a Melbourne-bound flight has failed to front court - explaining why in a message to the magistrate.

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CrimePremiumPremiumPassenger punches wall at airport: cops

An intoxicated passenger refused entry at a boarding gate has been charged with disorderly behaviour after he allegedly became abusive towards staff and punched a wall.

Western Australia’s last WWII army prisoner of war veteran Arthur Leggett has died aged 106. Pic Colin Murty The Australian

NewsPremiumWWII army POW veteran dies aged 106

Western Australia’s last World War II Australian Army prisoner of war veteran Arthur Leggett has died, aged 106 years old.

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