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App implementedNew app to boost Jetty experience

Busselton Jetty will launch an interactive app next week in an Augmented Reality twist.

Catherine Massey

SoccerGlory’s Rigby reinvigorated

It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Perth Glory women’s skipper Natasha Rigby, who has gone through a wealth of change on and off the pitch.

Justin Fris

Cape to CapeCape to Cape Track report recommends overnight fee

A pre-feasibility study into future developments of the Cape to Cape Track by Tourism WA found the introduction of an overnight walker fee could bring the track up to world-class standard.

Jackson Barrett & Bella Kitchen

PacingGraham unleashes Attack

John Graham’s in-form talent Fatal Attack looks hard to beat in tonight’s Chaff City Pinjarra RWWA Westbred Feature SS Pace (2030m) at Busselton.

follow the rulesOpen season on marron fishery

The window of opportunity for South West recreational marron fishing officially opened this week, with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development set to be out in force.

Jackson Barrett

winning design for jetty projectPremiumCetacean design holds its head high for Busselton Jetty

It seems people will be watching for a different whale as they walk down Busselton Jetty in the future, after the Cetacean design won the poll for the new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre.

Ailish Delaney

Jetty AUDCdesigns make a splash

The West Australian public is having a whale of a time this week placing design bids on Busselton Jetty’s new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre, set to be built in 2021.

Election promiseRec fishing to get big boost

A plan to boost recreational fishing in WA has the Liberals committing a portion of $12 million towards an artificial reef off Geographe Bay in Siesta Park.

Sports hub fundedFunding boost brings sports hub closer to construction

Excitement for the Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct was stirred in the Capes this week after a funding announcement from the State Government.

Single releasedSummer-love vibe on Ornella single

A Busselton musician has spread summer vibes in time for Christmas with folk/pop-inspired single Cher & Josh released earlier this month.

Catherine Massey

workshopCreatives return

New ideas and innovation will be in abundance next year when the Emergence Creative Festival returns to the Margaret River region in March.

Catherine Massey

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Symbols of anarchyVideoPremiumHow to spot the subtle signs of the alt-right

Despite their apparent shared dedication to US president Donald Trump and his unfounded claims of a rigged election, these extremist groups have different names and often subtly different motivations.

Kate Emery

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The morphine blunder that cost a couple their baby boy

A baby died and his mother was left fighting for her life after a midwife at a WA hospital injected her with a massive overdose of morphine during the final hours of her pregnancy.

Bethany Hiatt

In pursuit of perfectionCommentsPremiumHow our obsession with school success hurts our kids

Kindergarten is increasingly becoming academic. Now a growing cohort of teachers, child development experts and occupational therapists say the trend has led to highly anxious and disengaged students.

Rhianna Mitchell

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‘You best SAY GOODBYE’PremiumMan allegedly warned daughter he would kill her mother

Upset about the breakdown of a 37-year relationship, a Waggrakine man has spent a night in police custody after allegedly threatening to kill his ex-wife at her house on Wednesday.

Liam Beatty

Crime cyclePremiumDrunk Boulder truck thief straight back to jail

Jennings admitted to stealing the vehicle on January 8 about 9.10am from a council worker who had momentarily left the vehicle running on the side of Lane Street while they picked up rubbish

Tegan Guthrie

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OPINION: Highway hell as traffic hits new heights

Sunday’s trip from Perth to Albany was like one I have never experienced before.

Cameron Newbold

grog banCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Empower courts’ to populate banned drinkers register

Mr Papalia said until the legislation was changed, the register would be populated by problem drinkers with prohibition orders and banning notices from police, or those who volunteered.

Road menaceCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWoman’s ‘last chance’ after sixth banned driving fine

Jo-Anne Natalie Bailey, 34, was sentenced in Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court yesterday after previously pleading guilty to no authority to drive — suspended, her sixth charge of its kind.

Reckless teenPremiumPremiumOne more Macca’s run could land teen in jail

A teenager who led police on two high-speed chases through Albany’s CBD has been warned another “Macca’s run” could put her in jail.

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Difficult decisionPremiumBooming economy poses ‘sugar hit’ dilemma for business

Businesses are divided on whether to bet big on high levels of trading that have boosted the fortunes of many WA industries continuing into 2021, or exercise more caution.

Danielle Le Messurier

‘beautiful treasure’Koala ‘stolen’ from Adventure World

A koala has been found after reportedly being stolen from Adventure World and released into nearby bushland.

Samantha Rogers

Horror accidentMan dead after serious Wheatbelt crash

A 61-year-old man is dead after his four-wheel-drive veered off the road and hit a tree near Narrogin yesterday morning.

Suspicious deathHomicide investigation after man found dead in Kallaroo

Homicide detectives are examining a home in Perth’s northern suburbs after a man was found dead at the property.

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CommentsPremiumPolice vow to ‘track down and ban’ Scarborough thugs

Thugs who participate in alcohol-fuelled violence on the beachside strip will face justice, WA Police have promised, after a wild brawl on Friday shocked the community. WARNING: VIOLENT FOOTAGE

‘Critical’ situationVideoBushfire downgraded as Arson Squad moves in

The bushfire burning in Perth’s south has been contained but authorities say it’s not yet under control as more than 150 firefighters battle the blaze in ‘trying conditions’.

Kate Ryan

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