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  1. budget concernsCommentsPremiumWA Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ for SW

  2. roll up, roll upCommentsPremiumMeet the candidates at SW council elections

  3. splashing the cashCommentsPremiumWhat the budget means for the SW

  4. Going aheadPremiumBusselton to push forward with performing arts centre

  5. Teen tragedyPremiumPeer pressure blamed for fatal 200km/h Busselton crash

AxedPremiumDamon Greaves cut by Hawthorn as new era begins

Former Busselton Magpie Damon Greaves is a surprise casualty of the end of the Alistair Clarkson era at Hawthorn, cut from their list despite playing seven games this season.

Jackson Barrett

eye in the skySurf life saving rescue chopper back in air

The South West’s eye in the sky for shark sightings returned to the air at the weekend as Surf Life Saving WA flew its first helicopter patrol of the season.

Ailish Delaney

Date with destinyPremiumTimes confirmed for blockbuster Hands Oval double

The South West Football League has confirmed the start time for this Sunday’s women’s grand final at Hands Oval.

Jackson Barrett

unrivalled election coveragePremiumLearn who’s in & who’s out this election

With local government elections fast approaching, the South Western Times has compiled a guide to the elected members leading the councils across the region.

Staff reporters

Catastrophic injuriesSouth West tragedy as rider struck by reversing car

A 40-year-old man is dead after a devastating collision with a reversing car in Busselton.

Sarah Steger

opinionTrolls’ outbursts prove they are dregs of society

As soon as our headlines reported a cyclist had been injured, people in the comments of our Facebook page began openly mocking the tragedy.

Jacinta Cantatore

Jab policy flawsFireys’ vaccination policy gap

WA’s peak volunteer association is wary of how gaps in the policy could play out on the fire ground.

cops and cliniciansPremiumPremiumMental health support on way

WA’s Police Minister has confirmed the South West will be included in the rollout of a specialist mental health co-response in mid-2022.

gourmet failurePremiumPremiumNo Escape as organisers can festival

Gourmet Escape organisers IMG Culinary confirmed last week’s Times report that it would struggle amid east coast lockdowns by cancelling the festival on Friday.

careful claddingPremiumCity opens tenders for cladding replacement

The City of Busselton has opened tenders for its administration building’s external cladding replacement in an effort to avoid the same fate as London’s Grenfell Tower

Taylar Amonini

Debate increasesPremiumDebate on Busselton Performing Arts Centre rages on

The Busselton community remains divided over plans for a multimillion-dollar performing arts centre as the council forges ahead with construction plans.

Taylar Amonini & Jackson Barrett

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‘Not sustainable’CommentsPremiumHealth Dept, St John play ambulance ramping blame game

Health Department bosses have admitted ambulance ramping is a result of systemic issues within hospitals, but have hit out at St John WA for relying so heavily on volunteers.

Briana Fiore and Josh Zimmerman

Town in mourningPremiumYork crash victim revealed as beloved bus driver

The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.

Michael Traill

Murder chargeCommentsPremiumIdentity of woman accused of stabbing murder revealed

A woman accused of stabbing and killing a man at an apartment in Perth’s east has faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder.

Brianna Dugan

Regional News

Grave fearsDesperate search for man lost at sea off Pilbara coast

A patch of ocean between Barrow Island and the Dampier Archipelago is currently being scoured by several aircraft and marine vessels.

Cheyanne Enciso

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‘Shocked and devastated’Premium
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Son questioned after couple found dead in SW home

The elderly Capel couple found dead inside their home earlier this morning have been revealed as well-loved husband and wife Colin and Bernice Dent, and their son is being questioned by police.

Jakeb Waddell, Carly Laden & Ailish Delaney

Shocking discoveryPremiumHomicide cops investigate deaths of elderly SW couple

Police have confirmed the two people found dead inside a Capel home this morning were an elderly couple, while homicide detectives are now travelling to the South West to investigate.

Carly Laden

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Change in bailPremium
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PremiumCop on sick paedo charges allowed FIFO exemption

A Geraldton-based police officer who allegedly boasted in internet chat rooms that he wanted to ‘drug and rape’ teenage girls has had his bail varied so he can be near Perth Airport.

‘I was set up’PremiumPremiumBoxing coach acquitted on teen hot tub sex charges

A Geraldton football player and ex-youth boxing coach has been acquitted after being accused of twice sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in his hot tub last year.

Guilty pleasPremiumPremiumConfessed meth dealer awaits sentencing

An Albany methamphetamine dealer has pleaded guilty to eight counts of offering to sell or supply the illicit drug.

WA News

GamblingProblem punters slip through Crown net

A huge number of problem gamblers at Crown Casino were never identified by the company as harmful punters.

James Hall

EditorialCommentsPremiumSpare a thought as we enjoy the grand final in WA

The AFL grand final will cap off a wonderful festival of footy as WA threw itself into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host the event. But there’s been a bit of apprehension these past few days.

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‘Shocked and devastated’Premium
The West Australian exclusive
PremiumSon questioned after couple found dead in SW home

The elderly Capel couple found dead inside their home earlier this morning have been revealed as well-loved husband and wife Colin and Bernice Dent, and their son is being questioned by police.

SEE THE PICTURESCamera IconPremiumPremiumFooty fever hits star-studded grand final eve lunch

It’s the day before the big day and Perth’s biggest names have joined AFL greats past and present for the official grand final eve lunch at Crown Towers. SEE THE PICTURES

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‘Inadequate’Premium
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PremiumConcerns at women’s prison as male inmates jump fence

There are concerns for female prisoners at Melaleuca following claims their breakfast cereal may have contained rat droppings and male prisoners from Hakea managed to break in.

Covid-19State introduces jab mandate for truckies

One state has announced it will make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for truckies who have travelled through areas with the virus.

Catie McLeod