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  1. FootballPremiumSWFL: Reigning premier Tigers lose second consecutive game

  2. universal appealTop literary festival thrives

  3. TriathlonPremiumCompetitors take to Busselton foreshore for feature event

  4. WA NewsPremiumMeet the West Australian of the Year finalists

  5. FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies women’s side shut out Tigers in big win

Ben Small has been announced as the new face for Forrest.

Federal ElectionCommentsPremiumRegional WA painted blue despite Coalition wipeout

Despite the Coalition reeling from its worst Federal election result in history, regional WA was painted blue.

Melissa Pedelty

Donnybrook won back the Dr Ern Manea Cup.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons beat Tigers to win back Manea Cup

Donnybrook won back the Dr Ern Manea Cup in fine style on Sunday, snapping the 23-game winning streak of South Bunbury with a 36-point victory at Hands Oval.

Josh Kempton

Hundreds attended the Anzac Day service at Centennial Park in Dunsborough.

Anzac DayPremiumDunsborough pays tribute to Diggers on Anzac Day

Dunsborough commemorated fallen soldiers with an Anzac Day march and service in the morning, with hundreds in attendance.

Daniel Hocking

Yallingup's Jack Thomas at the Cape Naturaliste Pro.

SurfingPremiumLocal surfers to compete in Margaret River Pro pre-trial

Five Dunsborough and Yallingup surfers will take part in a surfing trial with other surfers for one of two spots in the upcoming Margaret River Pro.

Daniel Hocking

Bunbury's Georgia Mahony reels in a mark.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs beat Bulls to continue unbeaten women’s start

Bunbury continued their unbeaten start to the South West Football League women’s season with a 32-point victory over Harvey Bulls in their top-of-the-table clash at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Paige Gibson and Alex Filmer.

South West Beer FestivalPremiumBeerlovers soak up sunshine at the South West Beer Festival

Beer lovers relaxed and soaked up the sunshine at the Aravina Estate in Yallingup on Saturday for the 2025 South West Beer Festival.

Ezra Kaye

A car in Anniebrook caught fire after crashing near Caves Road and Chain Avenue.

CrimePremiumPremiumAnniebrook road crash causes car to catch fire

Emergency services rushed out to Anniebrook after a car caught on fire after a crash.

AMA (WA) president Michael Page.

health troublesPremiumPremiumFewer doctors recommending WA Country Health Service

The WA Country Health Service has slipped in several key rankings on an annual scorecard produced by doctors

Chair of the Margaret River Region Open Studio’s board Jim Davies.

artistic galaPremiumPremiumFestival adds on the talent for September showcase

The dates for this year’s Margaret River Region Open Studios event have been confirmed for September.

Police have hosed down the claims.

no changePremiumFirearms Act changes have no effect on animal control

Authorities and licensed operators have shot down spurious claims about the effects of WA’s firearms laws on animal control

Warren Hately

James Halliday AM is auctioning off his Yarra Valley cellar holdings that includes dozens of premium Margaret River wines, including some rareties.

legendary cellarPremiumWine legend James Halliday auctions off cellar

One of the country’s most renowned wine critics is gearing up to auction off a prime selection of some of the best Margaret River wines ever to be released.

Warren Hately

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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A meth-fuelled farmhand who tricked his boss into handing over his rifle by claiming he wanted to ‘shoot kangaroos’ before terrorising workers at Mogumber Hub has been jailed. 

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Meth-fuelled farmhand jailed for terrorising workers at pub

A man who tricked his boss into handing over his rifle by claiming he wanted to ‘shoot kangaroos’ before terrorising workers at an iconic West Australian pub has been jailed. 

Caleb Runciman

Angus Aitken

MiningPremium‘No bulls**t guy’: Star stock picker backs new MinRes chair

An outspoken Mineral Resources investor and Chris Ellison cheerleader has thrown his support behind the company’s new pick to oversee a reputation rehabilitation. 

Adrian Rauso

Rhys Bellinge is charged with manslaughter over the death of Elizabeth Pearce (left), dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm to her Uber driver Muhammad Usman and driving under the influence in Dalkeith in February.

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PremiumDoctor hit with new charges over incident before fatal crash

Police have recently charged obstetrician Rhys Bellinge with four new serious offences over an incident that happened less than a week before he allegedly killed a young woman in a drunken high-speed crash.

Business owner Andrew Donnelly and business associate Shane Carlson leave Joondalup Court on Friday after facing charges.

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PremiumEx Eagle & wife facing trial over workers’ comp insurance

Former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and his wife Natasha are being prosecuted for failing to take out workers’ compensation insurance for staff at two of their companies.

Harley Reid burst the game open in the second quarter.

AFLVideoCommentsCommentsSelwood spirit drives Eagles to first victory of 2025

Adam Selwood would be smiling down on his beloved Waalitj Marawar (West Coast), who honoured his memory with an emotional 28-point victory over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda).

Regional News

A girl driving a right-hand drive car is parked in a carpark.

South Western TimesCommentsSouth West city with lowest pass score for manual drivers

Data has revealed what percentage of applicants for a manual car licence were successful in obtaining it on their first attempt.

Amber Lilley

the Shire of Manjimup has secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub. 

Troubled HubPremiumLotterywest grant gives relief to troubled community hub

Earlier this month the Shire of Manjimup secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the troubled Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub

Craig Duncan

Shire president Dale Stewart has met with key ministers and staff over the past week to plead for financial help and an accumulative assessment report to help the town prepare for thousands of new workers.

DevelopmentCommentsPremium‘New Collie’ of regional WA pleads for development help

Narrogin has called for help from developers, builders and the State Government as the town prepares for $18 billion worth of investments, in the biggest round of renewable energy projects in WA history.

Kim Macdonald

Narrogin High School students Taylym Farmer, Robert Galuin, Elias McPhersin, Xavier Turner, and Jet Fisher performed last August with Zero Emcee and the Western Australia Youth Jazz Orchestra.

One of a KindNarrogin students colab with pro musicians in new program

One of a kind Five Steps Forward music program will give Narrogin Senior High School students the opportunity to create and perform their own songs with professional musicians. 

Stay one step ahead of the scammers by arming yourself with knowledge of the rental process in WA

Consumer WatchPremiumPremiumHow to stay one step ahead of rental scammers

It’s a tough rental market and even tougher if you need to move quickly or you’re under financial pressure. People in these situations become targets for scammers. 

The restoration of The Rose Hotel in Bunbury has been completed in time for it's 160th anniversary.

The Rose HotelRestoration of iconic SW hotel complete after 10 years

After nearly a decade of work, the $3 million restoration of an iconic heritage listed hotel in the South West has been completed in time for its 160th anniversary

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

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The City of Nedlands is being investigated.

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Director-general steps in amid turmoil at Nedlands council

The State Government’s highest-serving local government employee has launched an investigation into the City of Nedlands over potential breaches of the Local Government Act.

Harriet Flinn

Six year old Beau Shilton with roses for 65 Roses day.

HealthCommentsFunding research and support for cystic fibrosis with roses

65 Roses Day on May 22 allows people to buy roses to help fund research and support for those like Beau Shilton, who are living with cystic fibrosis.

Claire Sadler

Crashes at the Karrinyup Road and Burroughs Road intersection have more than doubled since the Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s redevelopment.

TrafficCommentsCommentsDamning review reveals extent of Karrinyup traffic woes

Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

Zephyr Cafe in East Fremantle has been turning away customers during its busiest times.

RetailCommentsCommentsIconic Perth cafe turns away diners with controversial sign

East Fremantle’s long-standing Zephyr Cafe has come under fire for turning away customers during its busiest times.

Inglewood resident Melissa Molinari said locals were living in fear.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInglewood residents ‘living in fear’ plead to meet Minister

Inglewood residents have pleaded to meet with Housing Minister John Carey following a fiery question time over reports of crime from a social housing complex on Ninth Avenue.

Emergency crews are at the scene of the serious crash this afternoon.

TrafficTraffic warning after serious motorcycle crash

Emergency services are responding to a serious motorcycle crash on a major Perth highway, with motorists urged to avoid the area.

Jessica Evensen