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  2. SISTER CITYBusselton and Sugito celebrate 30 years of sister city ties

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  4. CrimeWA driver accused of ramming cop cars in wild getaway

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A South West man was jailed for more than five years for child sex offences.

COURT PremiumSouth West man sentenced to more than five years in prison

A South West man was sentenced to more than five years jail for sexually assaulting a child while she was in her grandmother’s house more than 20 years ago. 

Rose Patane

The stein holding contest at Beerhall.

HOPPY DAYSPremiumStein time had by all Busselton Beerhall

Beer steins, pretzels, sea shanties and a Berlin-inspired rave cave brought Oktoberfest vibes to the Busselton foreshore as Shelter Brewing Co’s Beerhall festival returned for another year. 

Madelin Hayes

St Mary's Brodie Clively plays through the leg side.

CricketPremiumBMRCA: A-grade kicks off with grand final result reversed

St Mary’s reversed last year’s grand final result in the opening A grade fixture of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association on Saturday, with a six wicket win over back-to-back premiers Cowaramup.

Jack Penniment

The Augusta Marine Rescue team with Minister Jackie Jarvis.

VolunteersPremiumSouth West locals honoured at Search and Rescue Awards

A 13-year-old boy who braved the sea alone, as well as a team of local volunteer marine rescue crews have been honoured at the 2026 Australian Search and Rescue Awards.

Seth Carter

The 79-year-old grandmother was taken to hospital in Bali after a devastating fall in a restaurant.

WA NewsWA grandmother fighting for life after Bali freak accident

‘A simple lunch at a restaurant and a visit to the ladies’ bathroom has ended up being a nightmare beyond belief’.

Zosia Melanczuk

Mahli Beardman checks out the newly dropped in decks at Optus Stadium for a summer of cricket.

CricketPremiumMahli Beardman is in full flight as massive summer under way

With a major back injury behind him, South West star cricketer Mahli Beardman is pumped up for a massive summer of cricket and the fast bowler has international level in his sights once again. 

Jack Penniment & Josh Kempton

Ambulances were stuck ramping in Bunbury for 200 hours in September this year.

Ambulance RampingPremiumPremiumAmbulance ramping remains high at South West hospitals

Ambulance ramping figures at South West hospitals remain high, with Bunbury and Busselton hospitals recording the second-worst September on record. 

Sunday's 2026 AusCycling MTB Enduro National Champions.

Mountain BikingPremiumPremiumSouth West riders finish strong at National Championships

Collie’s five-day bonanza of elite mountain bike racing has come to an end with national and Oceania honours taken home at the Wambenger Trails.

Florence and Allegra Sands enjoy a toffee apple at the 2025 Busselton Show.

FUN ON SHOWPremiumPremiumBusselton Show returns to Churchill Park this weekend

Excitement is building as the Busselton Show returns to Churchill Park this weekend, packed with traditional country show favourites.

Up to 70 students from a range of employers are set to be trained each year at the facility.

GRANT FUNDING PremiumRound nine of a State Government grant program has opened

Round nine of the State Government’s regional economic development grants has opened, giving South West businesses the chance to apply for funding for local projects.  

Rose Patane

Cowaramup skipper Fraser Oates will lead the Country XI.

CricketPremiumSouth West well represented in Country XI

Seven South West cricketers have been selected for the Country XI in this year’s WA Premier Cricket men’s T20 competition, with the side looking to bounce back after a winless 2025.

Jack Penniment

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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Charlton Hart

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Member for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen pictured waving to the public gallery during his inaugural speech at Western Australian Parliament on Thursday.

state politicsVideoPremiumPremiumNew One Nation MP’s provocative pitch to govern WA

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen has unleashed on the major parties, using his inaugural speech to accuse Labor of treating voters like fools and vowing that he intends to govern.

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James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Georgia Campion

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

The Norseman Golf Course clubhouse is now under the control of the Shire of Dundas.

Golf managementPremiumPremiumShire of Dundas defends access to golf clubhouse

The Shire of Norseman has responded to online criticism after accessing inside the Norseman Golf Course clubhouse last week, clarifying it had full control of the reserve and associated facilities.

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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Jia Xu Dong

Courts & JusticePremiumPuppy farmer jailed over horrific dog neglect

A Perth magistrate has described a prolific puppy farmer as a ‘devious and dishonest individual’ who put profit ahead of the welfare of more than 100 dogs seized from his property. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Hannah Cross

Maintenance on the USS Colorado.

DefencePremiumUS nuclear sub sparks security blitz at WA naval base

Heavily armed guards with military weapons are patrolling Rockingham’s HMAS Stirling as Australian workers do major work on the US nuclear-powered USS Colorado. SEE THE PICS

Charlton Hart

A Perth driver accused of being behind the wheel in a drug-fuelled crash which killed her passenger has pleaded not guilty.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDriver accused of fatal Ellenbrook crash enters teary plea

Chanelle Marie Harris was charged with four offences after her MG station sedan allegedly ploughed into a Ford Ranger in Ellenbrook on May 12 this year.

Guests at Discovery’s eco-luxury glamping resort and the luxury Samphire Hotel are among those affected by the cybersecurity breach.

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Popular holiday destinations across WA — including two high-profile accommodation providers on Rottnest Island — have been caught up in a major cybersecurity breach.

A new analysis of WA public hospitals has revealed striking differences in how quickly patients receive elective surgery, with some hospitals performing far better than others.

Public HealthVideoWA’s best and worst hospitals for surgery wait times

A new analysis of WA public hospitals has revealed striking differences in how quickly patients receive elective surgery, with some hospitals performing far better than others. SEE THE LISTS

A man accused of leading police on a wild 120km chase from Mandurah to Yanchep is facing five dangerous driving charges and a string of burglary charges.

CrimePremiumMan charged after wild 120km police chase across Perth

A man accused of leading police on a wild chase that begun on the southern end of the train line and finished more than 120kms north is facing five dangerous driving charges and a string of burglary charges.

Brooke Rolfe