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    Drunk, speeding driver jailed after killing friend in crash

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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Angelo and Rebecca Rossi.

ConstructionPremiumPandemic shake-out claims another top Perth builder

One of Australia’s best builders - Perth-based Ultimo - has gone under, blaming fallout from the pandemic era for its demise.

Kim Macdonald

Jaden Martinovich with his mum, fitness guru Kelly Martinovich.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPhoney drug deal murderer was ‘planned double-cross victim’

A young man who fatally stabbed a teen in a fake drug deal that went horribly wrong didn’t realise a mutual friend had set him up in a plot to steal his car.

Rebecca Le May

Kristopher Dean Sheppard, Andrew Whetu Haenga and James Patrick Fisher.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Bikie riot to deliver ‘one of biggest trials in WA history’

A group of bikies who allegedly attacked rivals with pool cues, billiard balls and bar stools at a tavern south of Perth are set for one of the biggest trials the State has ever seen, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

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Hale headmaster Dean Dell’Oro used his latest school newsletter to question what message the show might send boys.

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Hale headmaster links TV show to ‘boy bashing’

The headmaster of one of Perth’s most prestigious private boys schools used his latest school newsletter to question what message Netflix’s show Adolescence might send boys.

Kate Emery

Shares in Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources have more than halved over the past six months.

MiningCommentsPremiumMinRes, Chris Ellison face class action showdown

Mineral Resources and its founder Chris Ellison are facing a court showdown following a series of scandals that have cut the lithium and iron ore miner’s market value in half over the past six months.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

A man has died while on a rafting tour at Drysdale River National Park.

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The West Australian exclusive
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PremiumKayaker pinned against tree in rising waters ‘for days’

Details have emerged of two kayakers stranded in crocodile-infested waters, with one man pinned against a tree for ‘days’ as water rapidly rose around him.

Andre Rebelo with Insta-famous ex-partner Grace Piscopo. Inset: Mum Colleen.

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PremiumAndre Rebelo jailed for life for callous murder of mum

The self-declared crypto trader who killed his mother for her life insurance so he could keep up with the affluent lifestyle of his Insta-famous former partner will spend at least 25 years behind bars.

A high school maths teacher has had his teaching license stripped after speaking with one of his student’s about her sex life and showing his class a naked photo of he and his partner naked in bed. 

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMaths teacher disqualified after showing class naked photo

A 25-year-old high school teacher has been disqualified from teaching after asking one of his students about her sex life and showing his class a naked photo of him and his ‘friend’ naked in bed. 

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A prisoner was found unresponsive in their cell at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison on Wednesday.

WA newsPremiumDeath in custody at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison

A prisoner was found unresponsive in their cell on Wednesday afternoon.

Tegan Guthrie

Skimpy barmaid Cierra Stone pictured at The Recreation Hotel, Boulder.

Skimpy profile PremiumCierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’

Skimpy barmaid work has never felt like “dirty work” to Cierra Stone, who says the job has allowed her to live her “best life”.

Tegan Guthrie

Donald Trump has singled out Aussie beef in a long list of complaints against US trading partners. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump rails at Australia beef, imposes 10 per cent tariffs

Donald Trump has unveiled another round of tariffs on the goods of US allies and reserved some of his ire for Australian beef exports.

Ethan James and William Ton

Youth Focus launched the Care Navigation program at Captivate Capel.

Mental HealthPremiumPremiumNew program helps young people access mental health support

A new program aiming to help young people find mental health support has launched in Harvey and Capel. 

Payton Mongoo celebrated her 17th birthday on the weekend.

Birthday celebrationsPremiumPremiumAustralind girl celebrated by motorcycle crew

A young Australind girl, Payton Mongoo, had her day made when a convoy of 20 motorcyclists paraded out the front of her home to celebrate her 17th birthday on the weekend

Grants are available for projects to improve life in the Shire of Esperance.

Money availablePremiumPremiumApplications open for 2025 Esperance Ag Fund

Applications for Esperance community-focused projects can now be made through the Esperance Ag Fund.

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Art Prize opens opportunity for young artists
PM’s critical minerals reserve takes WA Premier by surprise
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PM’s critical minerals reserve takes WA Premier by surprise
Eagles’ triple play as Gross, Brock and Davis to debut
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Eagles’ triple play as Gross, Brock and Davis to debut
Dutton’s $100m pitch to WA’s junior miners
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Dutton’s $100m pitch to WA’s junior miners
WA exporters ‘match fit’ to deal with Trump tariffs: Cook
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WA exporters ‘match fit’ to deal with Trump tariffs: Cook
Cierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’
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Cierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’
Where to try the viral egg coffee in Perth
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Where to try the viral egg coffee in Perth
Climate 200 backs Kate Hulett with $30k for Fremantle seat
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Climate 200 backs Kate Hulett with $30k for Fremantle seat
Ex-Eagle ‘fell out of love with footy’, but spark’s returned
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Ex-Eagle ‘fell out of love with footy’, but spark’s returned
‘You can’t win a flag like that’: The stat Freo must fix
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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

WA News

Cute little children drawing in kindergarten

EducationCommentsPremiumEducation assistants say more kids wearing nappies to school

More children are turning up to school wearing nappies, prompting education assistants to call for kindergartens and pre-primaries to be better equipped to help them cope with the influx.

Bethany Hiatt

After fighting fraud charges and being out on bail for years, Bret Silvey is now in custody awaiting sentencing.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Elite sports culture blamed for ‘overambitious’ $71m fraud

The brother of best-selling WA author Craig Silvey fraudulently obtained a staggering sum from one of Perth’s biggest investment dynasties, Randal Humich and his father Ivan.

Rebecca Le May

Virginia Giuffre.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumAnother twist in Virginia Giuffre bus crash saga

The agent for Virginia Giuffre has added further claims after the 41-year-old told her social media followers she had just days to live after a bus crash.

Shane Clinch takes part in the Thriving Minds program at Rangeway Primary School.

WA NewsTelethon gets kids hands-on lessons on healthy eating

Vulnerable children in remote Western Australia are being given the skills to grow, harvest and cook nutritious food through a program aimed at reducing food insecurity for families affected by poverty.

Telethon beneficiary Quinn Crouch.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsHow WA’s Telethon generosity creates a chain of compassion

From the community, to hospitals, researchers and doctors, every ounce of support flows on to WA’s very special children and families who need a little extra help.

Rhianna Berry with her six-month-old son Lawrie.

TelethonTelethon backs crucial gestational diabetes research

A study that has been boosted thanks to Telethon funding is hoping to pave the way for improved testing and management of gestational diabetes that affects one in six pregnancies in Australia.

Claire Sadler

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