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Independent candidate for Forrest Sue Chapman has faced criticism for not giving a position on the Geographe Bay offshore wind farm.

Federal Election 2025PremiumSue Chapman and Ben Small clash over Geographe Bay wind farm

Independent candidate for Forrest Sue Chapman and Liberal candidate Ben Small clash over controversial Geographe Bay offshore windfarm

Ezra Kaye and Daniel Hocking

Dr Sue Chapman is an independent candidate for the Federal seat of Forrest.

Federal Election 2025PremiumForrest independent pledges to delay live export ban

Independent candidate for Forrest Dr Sue Chapman said she will fight to delay the introduction of the ban on live export if successful in the upcoming election.

Craig Duncan and Ezra Kaye

Houses in Waroona are amongst the lowest median price increases since 2024.

Waroona housingPremiumHouses in Waroona attractive for home buyers in WA

Waroona in the Peel region is amongst the cheapest suburbs to buy a home in, with the lowest percentage increase in median prices since 2024. 

Sofia Fimognari

John Baggetta celebrates HBL's premiership win in 2019.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Baggetta returns to coach Lions

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have opted to go back to a familiar face in appointing their new league coach, with John Baggetta returning to the Lions to take on the role for the next two seasons.

Josh Kempton

The Legalise Cannabis Party’s Aaron Peet, Nationals’ Cam Parsons, independent Sue Chapman, Greens’ Georgia Beardman and One Nation’s Paul van der Mey at the Meet the Candidates event hosted by the BGCCI.

Federal election 2025PremiumBGCCI hosts Meet the Candidates event for Federal election

Members of the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry got a chance to meet the candidates for the seat of Forrest in the 2025 Federal election last week.

Ezra Kaye

Margaret River photographer Dionne Doig will be presenting her images of the feminine identity at the Busselton Cultural Precinct from this weekend to May 19.

Feminine identityPremiumWomen of the South West to be shown in Busselton exhibition

A Margaret River photographer hopes to show the fullness of the feminine identity and her perspective as a doula in her photography exhibition, which will be running from April 24 to May 1.

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton will be debating partial closures of two roads in Vasse.

Road worksPremiumPremiumRoad closures in Vasse up for debate in council meeting

Two roads in Vasse may have portions permanently closed to make way for a subdivision development, with City of Busselton councillors debating the matter at their next meeting.

City of Busselton administrative building.

Bus stopPremiumPremiumBusselton council to discuss proposed bus shelter

A new bus shelter is proposed for a TransWA bus stop on Albert Street, with council expected to discuss the item on Wednesday night.

Busselton Hospice Care Inc chief executive James Jarvis.

Volunteer validationPremiumPremiumWest Busselton volunteer organisation recognised for efforts

A Busselton palliative care and bereavement support organisation has been recognised for its volunteer work, after being named as a finalist in the 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards

Busselton RSL treasurer Chris Mullen and president Steve Mott by the War Memorial in Rotary Park, where the Busselton Anzac Day service will be held.

Anzac DayPremiumBusselton to commemorate local service on Anzac Day

This year’s Anzac Day service will commemorate the fallen who were close to home, along with recognising four Busselton nurses who served in World War I, on Friday morning

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton council will be debating whether to waive fees for the upcoming One Night Stand concert.

One Night OnlyPremiumBusselton council to debate waiving concert fees

The City of Busselton may waive fees for an upcoming concert held by Triple J in May, with the item going up for debate in their Wednesday night meeting.

Daniel Hocking

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Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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The West Australian exclusive
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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

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Speaking on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored, Ms Giuffre’s lawyer David Boies urged the Prince to ‘just come clean’.

CrimePremiumVirginia Giuffre’s lawyer urges Prince Andrew to ‘apologise’

Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to issue an apology and says “it’s not too late” for the royal to ‘take responsibility’ and ‘just come clean’. 

Jessica Evensen

Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

Luke Timothy O’Diam, 29, was arrested a short time after a team of Gang Response and TRG officers boxed in the car as it travelled down the highway and brought it to a stop.

Crime PremiumPremiumMongols bikie arrested in wild chase after standoff with TRG

Police have charged a Mongols bikie with possessing a gun after a dramatic pursuit in Perth’s northern suburbs.

West Australian parents can claim up to $250 per child.

EducationCommentsCommentsHow WA parents can claim up to $250 for school-age kids

Western Australian families will be able to apply for up $250 cash from today under the latest round of the State Government’s Student Assistance Payment. 

Mr Grayden, now 104, also fought in the Middle East and Borneo as WWII turned from survival to victory.

ANZAC DAY 2025CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe humble hero who made Kokoda a symbol of wartime bravery

When Bill Grayden came around, he walked back to battalion headquarters to report that ‘the earlier report of my death had been erroneous’.

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Nathan White, Shanae Johnston, Dean Brettoner, Merita Stevens and Todd Buttfield at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

YEEHAWPremiumNullarbor Muster returns with gusto

More than 1000 cowboys, cowgirls and keen patrons travelled from across Australia to attend the 42nd Nullarbor Muster at the weekend.

Jessica Antoniou

The Playlist Choir performing in the town square, Albany as part of the ArtSouthWA Easter Arts Festival.

Arts festivalFirst Easter arts festival a hit with creators and visitors

Organisers estimate more than 10,000 people enjoyed an arty adventure during the ArtSouthWA Easter Festival.

Claire Middleton

Pauline Hanson at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

Federal election 2025PremiumPauline Hanson takes election campaign to Nullarbor Muster

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson took her Federal election campaign to the Nullarbor Muster on Saturday, where she was seen socialising with patrons and cracking open a beer just one week out from polling day. 

Jessica Antoniou

Four shared pathways linking key areas of Broome improving connectivity for residents and visitors are set to be constructed after the Shire of Broome secured $2.6m in WA Bicycle Network Grants Program funding. (Pictured: A CGI mockup of one of the pathways.)

New paths, better connectionsPremiumPremiumNew paths to link schools, parks and shops across Broome

Four shared pathways linking key areas of Broome improving connectivity for residents and visitors are set to be built after the Shire of Broome secured $2.6m in WA Bicycle Network Grants Program funding.

Caravans at a 48-hour RV site in Hopetoun.

RV POLICYPremiumPremiumRV policy open for public comment

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is seeking public comment on a policy which aims to balance the benefits of tourism with the wellbeing of residents. 

Shire of Esperance chief executive Shane Burge.

Ambitious schemePremiumPremiumCouncil seeks feedback on Condingup development plan

An amendment to the planning strategy for an area of land at Condingup has been initiated, which could see a mixed tourist, conservation, and rural living area created if ultimately approved.  

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AEC to investigate Chinese links to Teal MP’s volunteers
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AEC to investigate Chinese links to Teal MP’s volunteers
Bush and ‘Burbs: JK hangs up the boots - again!
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Bush and ‘Burbs: JK hangs up the boots - again!
TRAINING NOTES: Kelly shaping for return, Chesser steps up
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TRAINING NOTES: Kelly shaping for return, Chesser steps up
Bestselling Perth author strikes again with new release
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Bestselling Perth author strikes again with new release
Basil Zempilas aims high with first speech to Parliament
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Basil Zempilas aims high with first speech to Parliament
Ambulance workers up ante in pay fight with St John WA
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Ambulance workers up ante in pay fight with St John WA
Banking passwords of 31,000 Aussies compromised by malware
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Banking passwords of 31,000 Aussies compromised by malware
Aussie wine exports to China jump back above $1b
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Aussie wine exports to China jump back above $1b
‘The ache is constant’: Parents reflect on loss of sons
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‘The ache is constant’: Parents reflect on loss of sons
Eagles should DROP ‘angry’ Reid, says AFL legend
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Eagles should DROP ‘angry’ Reid, says AFL legend

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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

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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Former real estate sales representative Dianne Sandra Huggins.

CrimePremiumProperty agent fined for using tenant’s bond to cover her rent

A former WA real estate sales representative has been caught misusing a tenant’s bond and rent money to cover her own expenses.

Andrew Hedgman

Rapid apprehension squad detectives are asking the public for help to find 29-year-old Ashton Inman.

CrimeVideoUrgent search for man who could help with investigation

WA Police are asking the public for help to find 29-year-old Ashton Inman.

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CrimePremiumPremiumBody found on boat in major city river

Major crime detectives have launched an investigation after a body was discovered on a boat moored on a river in a major city.

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas gives his inaugural speech to State Parliament.

Politics CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBasil Zempilas aims high with first speech to Parliament

Basil Zempilas has made an emotional tribute to his late father in his first official speech to the Parliament, where he said political leaders needed to ‘dream big’ about WA’s future.

Speaking on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored, Ms Giuffre’s lawyer David Boies urged the Prince to ‘just come clean’.

CrimePremiumPremiumVirginia Giuffre’s lawyer urges Prince Andrew to ‘apologise’

Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to issue an apology and says “it’s not too late” for the royal to ‘take responsibility’ and ‘just come clean’. 

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Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Swan Districts Football Club to farewell AFL great Andrew Krakouer, who died last month aged just 42.

Emma Kirk

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