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  1. PAW & ORDERPremiumCouncil backs more signage and changes to dog beaches

  2. WHEELY GOOD FUNPremiumThousands turn out for Nautical Drive Festival in Busselton

  3. TOURISMMixed bag for tourism operators during summer boom

  4. FRESH PASTA PremiumNew restaurant to focus on Italian fare in Dunsborough

  5. SailingPremiumGeographe Bay Race Week returned for another successful year

Paulyn and Adam Robson Chew, Will Williamson, Coby and Lena Cockburn of Blue Manna Bistro at the WA Good Food Guide Awards.

WA GOOD FOOD GUIDE PremiumSouth West dining scene recognised at GFG Awards

South West culinary stand-outs have claimed top honours at the WA Good Food Guide Awards, shining a spotlight on the region’s seafood excellence and emerging talent. 

Madelin Hayes

Renowned artist Leon Pericles said Margaret River Open Studios provides invaluable experiences to artists.

CALL TO ARTISTSPremiumArtists invited to register for Open Studios

Artists from Busselton to Augusta are being called to register for this year’s Margaret River Open Studios event. 

Madelin Hayes

Bunbury and Harvey councils are set to write to the State and Federal governments about community concerns on proposed offshore wind farms.

WIND FARMSPremiumSouth West councils urge community wind-farm consultation.

The City of Bunbury and Shire of Harvey Councils have asked for in-depth community consultation around the Federal Government’s proposed off-shore wind farms.

Will Corbett

The Busselton Beach Resort is anticipated to open in July, 2026.

RESORT REVIVALPremiumRevamp nears completion for Busselton Beach Resort

The finishing touches are falling into place at the newly renovated Busselton Beach Resort, with opening anticipated for July this year.  

Madelin Hayes

Acting South West Police Inspector Steve Principe has urged drivers to take care on South West roads.

Road SafetyPremiumThree dead in horror weekend for South West roads

Police have urged witnesses to come forward after three seperate lives were lost on South West roads in less than a week. 

Will Corbett

AIRE Flamenco and Jeremias Sosa will deliver a fusion of latin music with Flamenco dance on Saturday, 21 March.

FRINGEPremiumBusselton Fringe ready to celebrate the city

Busselton Fringe has officially launched its program for another week of comedy, cabaret, circus, dance, music and family fun set to take over Busselton from March 21 to 29.

Yousuf Shameel

The large sculpture winners at Dunsborough's Sculpture by the Bay.

SCULPTURES PremiumPremiumSculptures filled a South West town at the weekend

Art enthusiasts flocked down to Dunsborough at the weekend for the 2026 Sculptures by the Bay

Dunsborough Cricket Club.

CricketPremiumPremiumladder leaders clashing and finals chances up in the air

The penultimate round of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A grade proved to be a decisive one, with ladder leaders clashing and finals chances up in the air

Girls to the Front 2024 at the Dunsborough Skate Park.

CommunityPremiumPremiumGirls 2 the Front celebrating local young women

If you’re looking music, skateboarding, basketball and good vibes this Saturday look no further than Girls 2 the Front at Busselton Youth Precinct and Skate Park.

Gerhard Erasmus (left) and Mark Cummins (right) are bonded for life after a dramatic beach rescue.

SUPER SAVEPremiumDramatic beach save lauded as heroic

A dramatic beach rescue has resulted in a thrilling story of bravery as Margaret River’s Mark Cummins paddled out into treacherous waters to pull local doctor Gerhard Erasmus to safety at Rivermouth Beach. 

Will Corbett and Yousuf Shameel

Divers took to the water to help clean up at Busselton Jetty.

JETTY CLEAN Fifth annual underwater clean up held at Busselton Jetty

A group of dedicated volunteers took to the Busselton Jetty at the weekend as part of the fifth annual Busselton Jetty Underwater Clean up. 

Rose Patane

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A retired high ranking prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

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Ex high ranking prison officer jailed for child sex offences

A retired prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

Jessica Evensen

Juan Daniel Visagie violently shook his infant daughter the first time he was left alone to care for her.

Courts & JusticePremiumDad found guilty for second time of daughter’s shaking death

A 32-year-old man has been convicted for a second time of violently causing the death of his newborn daughter when left alone to care for her for the very first time.

Rebecca Le May

Kristina Mariah Calder and Joel Samuel Lee Williams were arrested on February 13, just one day after Ms Calder shared a video of the pair exploring Japan.

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WA TikTok influencer arrested on cocaine charges

A Mandurah influencer who shared videos of glamorous trips abroad has been grounded after being arrested on drug charges. 

Rachel Fenner

The parents of Cleo Smith — the young girl who was kidnapped from a WA campsite and held for 18 days — have closed the door on a difficult chapter in their lives.

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Cleo Smith family’s major life update years after kidnapping

The family of the young girl who was abducted from a WA campsite and held for 18 days have closed the door on a difficult chapter.

Kim Macdonald

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Roger Cook has defended his move to West Perth and the decision to rent out his family home in Wellard.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCook says he can’t afford to stay in Wellard on $400k salary

Roger Cook has defended his move to West Perth and the decision to rent out his family home in Wellard, insisting he can’t afford to split his time between both, despite a $400,000 annual salary.

Jessica Page

The young man started looking at extremist material aged around seven.

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No jail rehab for Perth jihadist who posted beheading videos

The first person in Australia to be jailed under new Commonwealth counterterrorism laws covering social media use has not had any de-radicalisation programs in WA jail. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Rebecca Le May

A retired high ranking prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

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PremiumEx high ranking prison officer jailed for child sex offences

A retired prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

Juan Daniel Visagie violently shook his infant daughter the first time he was left alone to care for her.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDad found guilty for second time of daughter’s shaking death

A 32-year-old man has been convicted for a second time of violently causing the death of his newborn daughter when left alone to care for her for the very first time.

Brodie Jake Dewar and Tim Picton.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumJudge grants bail for Labor figure’s accused killer

A 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has been released on bail despite strong opposition by the political powerbroker’s family.

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Ambulances lined up at Bunbury Regional Hospital in June 2025.

RAMPINGPremiumRegional ramping dips well below WA’s record numbers

While ambulance ramping hours across WA have soared, making last month the worst February on record, Bunbury’s regional hospital has shown a continued decline.

Will Corbett

The City of Greater Geraldton will start baiting wild rabbits on Monday, March 23, finishing its program on Tuesday, April 14.

Hop no morePremiumGero rabbit baiting season here to tackle growing colonies

The City of Greater Geraldton is urging residents with pets to be aware of baited locations as it begins its annual integrated rabbit control program.

Imogen Wilson

Organiser Sue Manuel with her car at last year’s Yarloop Charity Car Meet.

Cruising for a causePremiumYarloop’s charity car meet is back for another year

Classic cars and motorbikes will fill Yarloop for another charity car meet

Rose Patane

Mr Accordian Man and Silvio Romero at the 2026 Harvey Harvest Festival.

FESTIVAL FUN PremiumPremiumIt was a fun-filled weekend for the Harvey Harvest Festival

There was nothing but smiles and laughter as thousands flocked to Harvey for one of the region’s calendar highlights. 

Residents have until March 13 to have their say on the Shire of Harvey’s potential city status.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Community consultation for city status coming to an end

With less than a week left until the community consultation period ends for the Shire of Harvey’s city status investigation, more than 1000 surveys have been received. 

The new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

YOUTH HUBPremiumPremiumCapel Shire seeks EOI for the new youth hub

As the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub nears its scheduled opening in July, the Shire of Capel is inviting expressions of interest for qualified service providers.

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Flightradar24 still of flight traffic across the Middle East on March 4th, 2026.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium$17 trillion at stake as travellers caught in Iran crossfire

The war in Iran is part of a growing number of conflicts that have affected the global tourism industry, showing that people who are far from falling missiles and drone attacks aren’t immune to ripple effects.

Leslie Josephs and Contessa Brewer

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon.

CNBC newsPremiumBanking boss surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to war

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon said financial markets have had a surprisingly “benign” reaction to the Iran war, as the conflict enters its fifth day.

Sawdah Bhaimiya

Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium‘Limited’ flights back on in Dubai after Iran strikes

Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

Leslie Josephs

Apple introduces iPhone 17e

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMore bang for buck in Apple’s new (and cheaper) iPhone 17e

Apple opened its week of product launches on Monday morning with a refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.

MacKenzie Sigalos

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Zailn Jahson Hayward was found dead on an gravel track near Grampians Loop on March 1.

CRIMEPremiumMultiple parties probed after homeless man’s alleged murder

The homicide squad are investigating whether multiple people murdered a homeless man before his body was discovered on a walking track in Yanchep bushland.

Caleb Runciman

Little Rascals Outside School Hours Care in Leda was investigated by the Department of Communities following the incident on June 3, 2025. 

WA NewsPremiumChildcare centre cops massive fine for abandoning 10yo boy

A before-school care provider in Perth’s south was fined thousands of dollars by the State Administrative Tribunal after a 10-year-old boy was left behind during school-drop off. 

Caleb Runciman

Security cameras captured the moment a brazen gang of youths, one armed with a sword, terrorised a Greenfields resident.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumPolice arrest teens after gang terrorises resident

Mandurah Detectives charged a 16-year-old and a 13-year-old boy in relation to a spate of burglaries.

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COURTEx-AFL legend faces child sex abuse claims

A former AFL legend has denied historical child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1960s, with prosecutors alleging he targeted an eight-year-old girl.

Former senator Linda Reynolds and her lawyer Martin Bennett will head to mediation with the commonwealth and its lawyers. NewsWire/Philip Gostelow

CourtNext step in former senator suing Australia

Former senator Linda Reynolds’ legal fight against the commonwealth and its lawyers has progressed to the next stage.

Two Albany men were both granted home detention bail by the Albany Magistrates Court last week.

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Burglary-accused brothers granted home detention bail

A pair of Albany brothers accused of a violent Lockyer home burglary in which the occupant was allegedly bludgeoned with a ratchet have both been granted home detention bail.

Jacki Elezovich