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  1. Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPremiumDevastating house fire leaves elderly woman critical

  2. WA NEWSPremiumYoung man dies after being swept off rocks at popular spot

  3. ANZAC DAYThousands turn out for dawn service in Busselton

  4. MUSICPremiumGrandfather’s cassettes strike a chord with family

  5. Public TransportPremiumAustralind unlikely to reach Busselton or Margaret River

The Margaret River Cemetery is showcasing veteran stories alongside graves until April 30.

ANZAC DAYPremiumVeteran graves honoured in Margaret River cemetery project

More than 300 deceased veterans are being honoured at Margaret River cemetery through a community-driven project bringing their stories back into public view.

Madelin Hayes

Member for Forrest Ben Small and Federal shadow minister assisting for fisheries and forestry Tony Pasin.

FLIGHT CANECLLATIONPremiumSouth Australian MP questions cancelled flights to Busselton

A South Australian MP said he was “disgusted” by the cancellation of regional flights between Sydney and Busselton.

Yousuf Shameel

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Dunsborough Primary student Jaz Mutch and Dunsborough Primary School board chair Barb Black.

EDUCATIONPremiumDunsborough Primary School left out of funding

Dunsborough Primary School says it has been “left behind,” after missing out on this week’s $754 million State Government Budget announcement for education across Western Australia.

Madelin Hayes

Year 3 students at Our Lady of the Cape Primary School enjoy their new basketball hoops.

BasketballPremiumClubs step up as boom drives demand for more courts

Two clubs have come together to ensure the future of basketball in the region is in good hands after providing new hoops for children at two schools.

Jack Penniment

Guide dog Rene at the Busselton foreshore.

GUIDE DOGSPremiumGuide Dogs WA bring puppies in training to Busselton

Puppies in training will take centre stage at Busselton Central Shopping Centre next week as the community is invited to mark International Guide Dog Day.

Madelin Hayes

Guide dog puppies in training Maxi, Joy and Daisy at Busselton Central.

PUPS IN TRAININGPremiumBusselton treated to guide dog puppy visit

On International Guide Dog Day, Busselton Central Shopping Centre was filled with something a little different from the usual shopping rush — puppies in training, and plenty of wagging tails.

Madelin Hayes

RSPCA WA South West inspector Genna Haines.

RSPCA PremiumPremiumDead wildlife in Busselton sparks reminders for pet owners

The RSPCA WA is reminding pet owners in Busselton to contain their pets following the discovery of dead native animals in the area. 

Junior football is thriving with the launch of Dunsborough Town’s MiniRoos season.

SoccerPremiumPremiumJunior football thriving in Dunsborough

Hundreds of young footballers took to the field on Wednesday as Dunsborough Town Football Club launched its MiniRoos season in front of a strong crowd.

Magpies’ Mitch Tenardi looks to kick.

FootballPremiumPremiumBusselton eye seventh straight derby win

Saturday’s big game will be the Busselton v Dunsborough derby in round six of the South West Football League season, with the Sharks searching for their first win in the match-up.

A Dunsborough Historical Society representative told City of Busselton councillors on Wednesday night its collection was housed in sheds becuasee the group had no dedicated premises.

LOCAL COUNCIL PremiumCall for permanent site as history stored in sheds

The Dunsborough Historical Society is continuing its long-running push for a permanent home, with its collection still being stored in sheds and garages 30 years after the issue was first raised.

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough’s Anzac Day service drew a crowd of more than 2000 people.

ANZAC DAYPremiumThousands gather in Dunsborough for Anzac Day

More than 2000 people lined Dunn Bay on Anzac Day, turning out in force to honour veterans during the Dunsborough march and commemorative service.

Madelin Hayes

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The King of the Hills processing plant.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity revealed of man charged over WA gold mine death

A man charged with manslaughter over the death of his colleague at a Goldfields gold mine last month has fronted court.

Tegan Guthrie

G8 education’s chair has conceded the scandal has hurt confidence and trust in the sector

MarketsPremiumSEE THE LIST: Childcare giant to close 12 WA centres

Childcare giant G8 Education will close about 40 childcare centres around Australia - and 12 in WA - with ‘horrific’ child sex abuse charges against a former staffer partly blamed.

Rebecca Le May

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Bikie Troy Mercanti in violent brawl at popular pub

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

Jessica Evensen

Peter Bartlett, a well-known WA entrepreneur who started underground mining firm Barminco.

MiningPremiumMiner entitled to $900,000 in compo after manager steals ore

A trusted mine manager who betrayed his mentor and boss in a big gold swindle has been found liable to repay him, with a judge rejecting ‘implausible’ defence claims at trial.

Rebecca Le May

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Hannah Munro runs a womens hiking group called SheHikes Perth. Pictured is Hannah (president) with Mikayla Goddard (Vice President) in Kardinya Justin Benson-Cooper

HealthCommentsHow many steps you should be taking based on your age

While it was originally thought that 10,000 steps a day was the golden number for everyone, age plays a huge part in how much you should walk to meet daily physical activity guidelines. 

Claire Sadler

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise.

PropertyCommentsCommentsPerth house prices on track to jump by $500 a day

Perth’s median house price is on track to jump by a whopping 20 per cent this year — the equivalent of almost $500 a day — according to WA’s peak industry body.

Mr Cook used a mining industry breakfast to announce his ‘seven cities’ vision for Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Albany, and plans to build more than 500 extra homes for government workers.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCook accused of playing ‘catch-up’ on housing with new plan

Port Hedland is the biggest winner out of Roger Cook’s Budget boost for regional housing but after years of inaction, the Premier is blamed for playing ‘catch-up’ on supply. 

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. Pictured: Bunbury and Kalgoorlie.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: $692m housing boost for seven regional WA cities

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. 

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The interior of Busselton Pavilion.

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FoodCommentsPremium
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‘Exactly what I want when it comes to pub grub’

If you want to stick to the classics, the focus should be on choosing great produce and expert technique. This Busselton eatery delivered on both counts.

Jay Hanna

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan bailed for ‘idiot day’ allegations

A man’s “idiot day” after his first time taking drugs allegedly saw him drive recklessly through Ninga Mia, speed towards his partner on a park bench, and reverse into a marked police car.

Tegan Guthrie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

CEO shortlist Coolgardie has shortlist of CEO candidates to explore

The Shire of Coolgardie has shortlisted candidates for its chief executive position and remains largely on track to have someone locked into the position by the end of August, president Paul Wilcox says.

Farmers from east to west are facing a triple whammy as they enter the winter growing season. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPremium'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

The One Nature: Two Views exhibition will open on May 8

Art exhibitionPremiumPremiumTwo art forms together exhibit Esperance’s natural beauty

A joint exhibition by two Esperance artists will use photography and journalling to show two distinct ways of expressing the region’s natural beauty.

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People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumPeople will be ‘living and working’ on the moon in the 2030s

People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

Lucy Handley

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

CNBC newsPremium‘Biggest energy security threat in history’: Bleak outlook

The world has lost 13 million barrels of oil per day thanks to the war, and there are major disruptions in vital commodities, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said.

Holly Ellyatt

President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

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The 2026 Healthy Strides Foundation Move-A-Thon fundraiser for Telethon takes place at Elizabeth Baillie Park today. Pictured is 3 year old Eliza-Rae Belcher. Michael Wilson

TelethonCommentsThe space-age tech getting kids walking at 2026 Move-A-Thon

Some used wheelchairs, others crutches or a walker, but some walked independently at the 2026 Healthy Strides Foundation Move-A-Thon thanks to space-age tech funded by Telethon and Mineral Resources. 

Rachel Fenner

Lake Argyle Swim 2025

WA NewsCommentsMan taken to Perth hospital after croc attack

A man who was attacked by a crocodile while swimming in a popular lake in WA’s north has been transferred to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.

Claire Sadler

King Road Brewing Co.

DrinkCommentsCommentsWA brewer cleans up as local pale ale crowned best in nation

The State’s booming craft beer scene has flexed its muscles with a local pale ale crowned the best drop in the country.

A 61-year-old woman has died after a devastating crash between a ute and a motorcycle at a major Perth intersection.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumMotorbike rider dies after horror crash with ute

A 61-year-old woman has died after a devastating crash between a ute and a motorcycle at a major Perth intersection.

WA will get to celebrate the life and legend of iconic sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti at a State Memorial Service on Monday afternoon.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFinal farewell to broadcasting icon Dennis Cometti

The State Memorial Service will be shown live on Seven Perth from 2.30pm on Monday.

Premier Roger Cook.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumPremier says WA fuel supplies higher now than before war

Premier Roger Cook says WA is well positioned to weather the continuing fuel crisis and has enough petrol and diesel until at least June.

Joe Spagnolo