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  1. Marine Discovery CentrePremiumDiscovery Centre lease to come back to council in October

  2. Pre-season gamePremiumThundersticks heading to Busselton

  3. Property AwardsPremiumBusselton Central gets nod for awards night

  4. Bushfire preparednessPremiumNow is the time to prepare for bushfire season: Mayor

  5. Rape allegationsPremiumDetails of Busselton rape & choking charges too ‘lurid’

Regional WACommentsPremiumThe clinics offering $58k bonuses to move to the South West

The operator of two regional WA clinics has vowed to get out the chequebook to attract suitable staff amid a tight labour market. 

Sean Van Der Wielen

INTERNET SEARCHPremiumPolice reveal online search history of accused rapist

A Busselton man who is accused of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter allegedly searched ‘how to get my stepdaughter to sleep with me’ on the internet.

Claudette Rizzi

Ban continuingPremiumGreenlip abalone fishing ban to stay in place this season

A ban on fishing for greenlip abalone between Busselton Jetty and Shoal Cape west of Esperance will continue this season amid a continuing need for stocks to recover in size.

Sean Van Der Wielen

FootballPremiumSWFL: Star Magpie wins coaches and media awards

Busselton’s Mitch Tenardi was beaten to the Hayward Medal but did claim a pair of awards on Friday night, winning the coach-voted league player of the year and media player of the year honours.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bull wins out in thrilling Nola Marino Medal count

Harvey Bulls star Trinity Brown edged out Busselton’s Katie-Jayne Grieve to win the Nola Marino Medal in a thrilling count on Friday night.

Josh Kempton

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

surfingMargaret River Boardriders scoop Surf League in thriller

Margaret River’s Boardriders have snared one of the most prestigious wins outside of the competitive surf calendar by coming first in Rip Curl’s Boardroom Surf League event.

JOINING FORCESPremiumPremiumMore trained volunteers at Busselton safe space

The Busselton Community Safe Space has been given a boost to get more volunteers trained in mental health support as they join forces with the Busselton Apex Club. 

fine timesProducers optimistic on China, Hong Kong markets

The region has welcomed a big Chinese wine delegation to the region as part of State Government measures to help Margaret River producers re-enter what was once a key market.

Blood donationsPremiumBusselton residents roll up sleeves for pop up blood drive

The Busselton community has been quick to embrace a pop-up clinic looking to boost blood donations across regional areas.

Oliver Lane

Training programPremiumSouth West teens to utilise Rio Tinto traineeship grants

Up to 20 young people from across the South West and Great Southern will undertake an 18-month traineeship as part of a partnership between Rio Tinto and the Apprentice and Traineeship Company.

Oliver Lane

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REVEALED: WA’s best-paid execs and how much they take home

FULL LIST: Our compilation of WA’s best-paid bosses is a who’s who of the rich, famous and more than a few quiet achievers. See the 99 who made more than $1m and how much they were paid. Is your boss on there?

Sean Smith

CRIMEPremiumDean Gallagher’s son charged with his Salmon Gums murder

Tributes have begun to flow for the man allegedly killed by his own son during a bloody confrontation at a regional roadhouse — on the same day John Gallagher appeared in court on a murder charge.

Tim Clarke

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Ex-bikie jailed after cops find coke in hired Range Rover

A former bikie who lost his brother to a bizarre gas bottle blast has now lost his freedom after being nabbed with a quarter of a kilogram of cocaine in a hired luxury car.

Tim Clarke

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Convicted rapist allowed to play in top Perth cricket league

Disgraced Perth cricketer Alex Hepburn has been given the green light to play in the top WA league despite having been barred from the sport in England and Wales for a decade. 

Lauren Price

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House That!CommentsPremiumAnalyst’s warning to investors in Perth property boom

Perth is still the nation’s property winner but some trigger-happy investors from the east are overpaying in WA, according to an influential analyst.

Kim Macdonald

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumMatilda Bay Brewery added to heritage register

A former car factory turned brewery in North Fremantle has had its rich history recognised by being added to WA’s heritage register. 

Dylan Caporn

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CommentsPremiumAFLW leaving nay-sayers in dust as game grows, strengthens

I strongly believe the AFLW, in its ninth season, is far more advanced than what the men’s league was nine seasons into its inception, writes Danielle Laidley.

Commercial PropertyPremiumPremiumFreo NIMBYs cry foul over housing in $160m oval revamp

Wealthy neighbours of Fremantle Oval fear incorporating desperately needed social housing into a multimillion-dollar development of the area will hit the value of their properties.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumSon accused of mum’s murder makes bombshell admissions

Andre Rebelo — accused of murdering his own mother and then forging her will and other documents — has made bombshell admissions ahead of what was to be the first day of his trial.

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Animal Crisis PremiumVet shortage forces Bunbury clinics to share on-call duties

Vet shortages in the South West are at crisis level, with the lack of staff forcing vets from across the city to share on-call duties. 

Holly Prentice

An evening with BenCommentsAFL legend reflects on the past and looks to the future

Former West Coast Eagle and Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins returned to Bunbury to talk about his time off the footy field.

Claudette Rizzi

Stroke of luck CommentsSouth West newsagency sells winning Lotto ticket

Another winning division one lotto ticket has been sold in the South West, the second in a matter of months.

Oliver Lane

PGA CONVENTIONPremiumPremiumKeep the Sheep campaign’s runaway success has Labor ‘afraid’

Shell shocked Labor policymakers are asking ‘how much will it take to make Keep the Sheep go away’, senator Michaelia Cash claims, as the fight to save WA’s live export industry continues to gather momentum.

Lost and Found FestivalPremiumPremiumMarket Eating House to share chef secrets

With a love for sharing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired food, the team at Market Eating House are hosting two events as part of this year’s Lost and Found Festival. 

Upcoming votePremiumPremiumNominations set to open for vacant Collie council spot

Nominations are set to open next week for the vacancy on the Shire of Collie council caused by the death of long-serving councillor Elysia Harverson.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumHow a 42yo turned 20-hour days into a $3b-a-year empire

You might call me a ‘rebel without a cause,’ says Grab co-found Anthony Tan said. But I was on a mission to create something that could be ‘a force for good’.

Ernestine Siu

CNBC newsCould China’s stimulus be a boost for Nike and Starbucks?

Economic stimulus in China could also be a shot in the arm for Nike and Starbucks, two major brands trying to orchestrate their own turnarounds.

Jesse Pound

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s laughing now? Joker sequel pulls in half of first film

Joker: Folie a Deux stumbled to just $US40 million ($58.7m) in US domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend, a far cry from the $US96.2m its predecessor brought in during its debut in 2019.

Sarah Whitten

CNBC newsCommentsOil spikes on Biden comments on risk of Israel retaliation

A strike by Israel against Iran could raise fears of a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and add a significant price risk premium.

Spencer Kimball

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CRIMEPremiumHit and run results in serious injuries for e-scooter rider

Police are investigating a hit and run in Morley after a van hit a 20-year-old e-scooter rider but failed to stop.

Caleb Runciman

buskers paradiseCommentsFees waived for buskers in bid to inject life into region

Relaxed conditions for street performers could inject even more life into Margaret River’s main strip with the shire waiving fees for buskers. 

Warren Hately

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PremiumHousing crisis in WA is off the rails

Seven years of Labor Government have been disastrous for both the private and public housing sectors in WA.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCity of Stirling reacts to decision on asbestos dump site

The City of Stirling is pleased with a recent decision by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to reject an asbestos dump site proposal near homes and schools in Mirrabooka.  

COURTS & JUSTICE PremiumPremiumMan jailed for threatening to bash his grandma with a brick

A 29-year-old has spent his birthday behind bars after being sentenced to seven months in prison for threatening to bash his 80-year-old grandmother’s head in while holding a brick. 

Single mothers or widowsCommentsPremiumControversial Craigie facility approved for residential use

A former aged care facility wedged between a primary school and daycare which was once destined to become a drug rehab centre has been approved for residential use and likely to home single mothers or widows. 

Erick Lopez