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Great opportunityPete Murray heading to Dunsborough

Well-known Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray will be heading to Dunsborough in January as he returns to releasing music as a fully independent artist.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Fashionista’s delightSt George’s hosts op shop fashion parade

The St George’s Anglican Church Op Shop in Dunsborough recently hosted a fashion parade to highlight and celebrate donated clothing.

Sean Van Der Wielen

CowabungaCommentsLocal female surfers to ride $1m funding wave

A move towards getting more women into surfing has seen the Federal Government commit to a $1 million boost for the sport. 

Warren Hately

Big taskPremiumDunsborough boy braves daily ocean dips for a cause

Every day this year, no matter the weather, an 11-year-old Dunsborough boy has braved a dip in the ocean for a cause close to his heart. 

Sean Van Der Wielen

InstitutionPremiumVasse General Store still serving community a century on

The enduring Vasse General Store celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Community fundingSeveral recipients benefit from community funding

The city of Busselton has annouced several recipients for this year’s Events Sponsorship Program and Community Assistance Program.

Craig Duncan

warming upFirefighters point to Cervantes blaze as warning for summer

Volunteer firefighters have pleaded with residents to take this year’s bushfire season seriously

Women in golfPremiumPremiumBusselton Golf given nod for increasing female participation

Busselton Golf Club has won a national award for its efforts in getting more women and girls onto the course.

Cyber safetyPremiumPremiumVasse students take cyber safety to Prime Minister’s office

A delegation of Vasse students, parents and educators have met virtually with the Prime Minister’s office to discuss cyber security for children up to 12 years old. 

City HeritagePremiumCity of Busselton wins judges award for heritage works

The City of Busselton received the Judges Award at the 2024 Western Australian Heritage Awards last week for its work preserving significant parts of the area’s history.

Oliver Lane

Real estate movesPremiumBunbury real estate principal expands south

A Bunbury real estate principal is expanding his services further south after a successful merger with the former Professionals Busselton and Dunsborough offices. 

Amber Lilley

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‘Relief’: Saffioti’s long journey as rail line finally opens

Rita Saffioti has declared today’s opening of the $1.65 billion Ellenbrook Line the ‘biggest moment’ of her career as she reflected on a 16-year journey to deliver one of the State’s major projects.

Joe Spagnolo

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Toodyay farmer’s case raises fears for landholders’ rights

Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox faces trial for alleged Aboriginal Heritage Act breach, causing stress and impacting his health amidst uncertainty.

Rebecca Le May

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Story of Spinifex resilience on display at WA Museum

The Sunday Times had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru, the latest exhibition being put together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Hannah Cross

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Gilly’s greatest Test - and the drama behind the magic

Adam Gilchrist recalls the pressure and magic behind his famous 57-ball Test century in Perth in 2006

Glen Quartermain

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WA NewsElderly woman goes missing after CCTV shows her walking dog

Police hold urgent welfare concerns for a missing 82-year-old woman who was last seen walking her dog two days ago. 

Caleb Runciman

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If even this bikie gets locked up, God help the rest

This long-serving Joker is surely one of the most surveilled people in Australia. The cops have been over him for the best part of three decades. He can’t fart without a bug or a wire-tap picking it up. 

Ben Harvey

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PremiumPolice update on worker’s death at Goldfields mine site

A 29-year old man has died at Saturn Metals’ Apollo Hill gold exploration project in the northern Goldfields.

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PremiumMan dies another injured in horror Inglewood crush incident

One man has died and another man seriously injured after a workplace incident at a home construction site in Inglewood.

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNew evidence throws spanner in works for Subi shopfronts

Evidence that pointed to a row of heritage shopfronts in Subiaco as being a significant risk to public safety was found to be ‘shifting sands’ as new engineering evidence into the site was revealed.

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When Karratha resident Connie Cedar went for a walk along Karratha’s popular Back Beach, she was met with disappointment to see cans, bottles and other litter strewn across the sand. PremiumBack Beach rubbish woes

When Karratha resident Connie Cedar went for a walk along Karratha’s popular Back Beach, she was met with disappointment to see cans, bottles and other litter strewn across the sand. 

Madelin Hayes

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Radical plan to boost school attendance in north-west WA

A radical program aimed at getting truants back to school is bringing teachers to the students instead of the other way around in the Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing.

Bethany Hiatt

AGED CAREPremiumLiving spaces at Kalgoorlie aged-care home set for upgrade

Living spaces and amenities at Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Edward Collick Home are set to be refurbished.

Carwyn Monck

PARK UPGRADESPremiumPremiumKent promises upgrades for residential park

Tupper Street Park would receive upgraded playground and fencing infrastructure under a re-elected Cook Labor government.

FINAL CLINICPremiumPremiumWell-known orthodontist pulls up stumps

Well-known orthodontist Dr Andrew Savundra hosted his final Kalgoorlie-Boulder clinic on Friday after servicing the region for about 20 years.

IN TUNE FOR CAROLSPremiumPremiumEvening of carols to share ‘true love’ story

Carols in Kal invites Goldfielders to sing along to their favourite festive songs on Sunday.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

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CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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Environment‘Close windows’: Severe heatwave warning

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-30s, with humidity making it feel a lot hotter.

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WA News‘First steps’ for young boy injured in Bali quad crash

A young Perth soccer player who almost died in a Bali quad-bike crash has taken his first steps in hospital since the serious accident.

Caleb Runciman

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CommentsPremiumBid to kickstart domestic decommissioning for offshore rigs

The Government wants to kickstart a $60 billion industry in Western Australia and bring the decommissioning of oil and gas rigs onshore via a funding injection and new deals with the State and the UK.

WeatherDire warning for one Aussie state

The bureau of meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for one state, with scorching summer heats having already arrived.

WA NewsElderly woman goes missing after CCTV shows her walking dog

Police hold urgent welfare concerns for a missing 82-year-old woman who was last seen walking her dog two days ago. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumSeventh fatal crash in one weekend edges WA’s road toll

A seventh person has died in a road crash in WA this weekend, just hours after police and the Premier pleaded for the public to stay safe.

Tim Clarke