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  1. POURING DOWNPremiumSuper soaker in Busselton leaves caravan park with new pool

  2. GalleryPremiumAll-abilities dance party brings people together

  3. Blue bedsPremiumInaugural hospital bed run raises $5500 for hospice care

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  5. In picturesPremiumSocial pictures from Go Blue for June’s Bed Run

Busselton Hospice Care chief executive James Jarvis, Ray Whit Stocker Preston director Mike Tucker, BCHI chai Dr Tamsin Coutts, and WACHS South West coastal operations manager Jodie Omodei next to the new fundraising barometer.

Go Blue for JunePremiumBHCI reinstates fundraising barometer

Busselton Hospice Care Inc. has announced the installation of a new fundraising barometer as a reminder of the community’s generosity and the charity’s commitment to hospice support.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton artist and wellbeing advocate Sana Turnock will be hosting a social puzzle night next Friday at the Mermaid Cafe.

Puzzle nightPremiumSocial puzzle competition to be held in Busselton

Busselton artist and wellbeing advocate Sana Turnock will be hosting a social puzzle night on July 11 for a night of community, competition and winter wellness.

Daniel Hocking

Water Minister Don Punch and Busselton Water CEO David Hughes-Owen.

Funding roundPremiumBusselton community groups share $50,000 in funding

Sixteen community organisations have been given a boost with Busselton Water announcing who will share in $50,000. 

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Pride Wellbeing Festival director Clare Paine (right, with Elijah Stanlake, and Micah Smith) said councillor Richard Beecroft’s comments at last week’s meeting was “contrary to council’s code of conduct”.

“Disappointed”PremiumPride group responds to councillor’s defunding attempt

The Busselton Pride Alliance says it is disappointed in a councillor who pushed to revoke funding for its annual event, which ultimately failed. 

Daniel Hocking

Passengers disembark from the maiden Perth to Busselton flight on the QantasLink F-100.

FIRST LANDING PremiumQantasLink’s maiden flight from Perth lands in Busselton

QantasLink’s controversial Perth to Busselton flight made it’s first trip on Friday afternoon, landing at Busselton Margaret River Airport as a push for accessibility and tourism.

Daniel Hocking

Rocky Ridge co-founder Hamish Coates said he hoped the safe containing $5000 that was “brazenly stolen” during the venue’s break-in could be returned.

Horrible actCommentsPremiumBrewery staff ‘angry’ after money for cancer victim stolen

The money was raised for a team member who is battling synovial sarcoma.

Daniel Hocking

MLC Klasey Hirst with Open Studios deputy chair Jacquie Happ and festival art ambassador Andrew Thornton-Hick.

artistic galaPremiumPremiumBook opens on this year’s Open Studios with Perth launch

The 12th annual Margaret River Region Open Studios festival held its official launch in Perth at Linton & Kay Galleries Cottesloe on Friday.

About 44 ‘new’ rental homes have returned to the City of Busselton under the State Government schemes.

housing fix?PremiumPremiumCapes councils record 68 ‘new’ rental homes

The State Government continues to back a scheme compensating home owners $10,000 for returning their properties to the rental market in a bid to address the housing crisis

Dr Cathryn Milligan.

health concernsPremiumPremiumFears Bunbury Hospital ‘dangerously busy’

A local doctor has led the charge to argue systemic problems at Bunbury Hospital are a result of WA Labor “decimating” the South West health sector and failing to invest in critically-important local services.

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley at last week’s WA Local Government Association conference.

electoral reformPremiumCapes leaders not keen on four-yearly election proposal

The region’s two top local government leaders have voiced concerns around any prospect of moving to four-yearly elections for councillors.

Warren Hately

Recently retired Australian Medical Association president Dr Michael Page and incoming president Dr Kyle Hoath speaking to the media outside Parliament after last month’s Budget.

health mattersPremiumAmbulance ramping reflects ‘healthcare system in distress’

A failure to invest in staffing was partly to blame for Bunbury Hospital’s terrible new ambulance ramping figures, according to one of the State’s top medicos.

Warren Hately

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Police arrive at the crime scene on Campion Avenue in Balcatta on Monday afternoon.

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Mother charged with murder over death of baby

The mother of a seven-month-old baby boy stabbed to death in front of other family members at a home in Balcatta has been charged with murder.

Shannon Hampton

Police at the scene of a car vs pedestrian at a car meet up at Burswood on Monday night.

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Driver charged after crash leaves teen in critical condition

A driver has been charged over a serious crash during a late night car meet which left a teenage girl fighting for her life. 

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

The Parker Point iron ore terminal

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Worker nearly decapitated at iron ore wharf in WA’s north

Unions have praised Rio Tinto while accusing a contractor of a cover-up amid an investigation into a ‘near-decapitation’ at an iron ore wharf in WA’s north.

Adrian Rauso

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

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Police Commissioner Col Blanch said WA Police never gave up hope

WA NEWSPremiumTop cop says backpacker’s survival a ‘miracle’

Police Commissioner Col Blanch says it is a ‘miracle’ German backpacker Carolina Wilga survived 12 days in WA’s outback, revealing he and his officers ‘never gave up hope’. 

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

WACSSO president Pania Turner (left) said insisting that victims and bullies try to be friends just re-traumatised victims and minimised the seriousness of the bully’s behaviour.

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CommentsPremiumWA schools still forcing kids to be friends with their bully

Too many WA schools are still encouraging victims of school bullies to be friends with their tormentors — a response that parents complain is ‘largely ineffective’.

Liam Baker is tackled by Connor Rozee.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMore Eagles heartbreak! Three-word analysis of every player

West Coast hung tough for the longest time, but were ultimately overrun by Port Adelaide in a 26-point loss. Here’s how we assessed each Eagle.

Premier Roger Cook speaking at a press conference on public holidays on Sunday Morning.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPlan for extra public holidays in WA divides opinion

Public holiday reform would give West Australian’s more of a break over more of the year according to Roger Cook, despite industry concern over more days paying higher rates.

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A man has been sentenced after leaving a woman unconscious in a pool of her own blood.

Courts & Justice PremiumNo jail for man who left wife with sight-threatening injury

A woman was left lying unconscious in a pool of her own blood with a sight-threatening injury after a ‘sickening’ assault by her partner of 11 years.

Tegan Guthrie

The Shire of West Arthur chief executive Vin Fordham Lamont at the Darkan Tannery.

CONTAMINATED SITEPremiumDarkan Tannery’s contaminated site ignored for decades

A highly contaminated Wheatbelt tannery has been left abandoned and untreated for two decades, raising serious concerns for neighbours and the nearby town.

Hannah Whitehead

The festival is expected to bring over 250 people to the Centenary Hall at the Bridgetown Showgrounds.

Dungeons and DragonsPremiumBridgetown prepares for sixth Dungeons and Dragons weekend

The organisers of the annual Blackwood Dungeons and Dragons Winterfest are preparing to host more than 250 enthusiasts over the two-day event, with new and expanded events on offer in Bridgetown.

Daniel Hocking

The Shire of Waroona has planted 363 native trees across the community.

Going green PremiumPremiumRegional shire plants 363 native trees in huge canopy boost

The Shire of Waroona has massively increased its canopy cover, planting 363 native trees around the community.

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op Shop’s Marnie Langdon, Kim Ward, Jenny Chambers and William Padre.

Op-ShopPremiumPremiumRegional town’s op-shop looking to grow

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op-Shop is now the only charity store in town, with volunteers hopeful of expanding their operation to manage the influx of much-welcomed donations.

Anne Marie Calder and Cath Tan.

Yoga fansPremiumPremiumGeraldton celebrates International Yoga Day

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts in Geraldton gathered to celebrate International Yoga Day at a community event last month that showcased how inclusive, accessible and beneficial the practice can be.

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Veterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub
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Veterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub
WAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages
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WAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages
WA battery rebate opens with slow start
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WA battery rebate opens with slow start
Chaotic scenes as car collides with train near Albany
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Chaotic scenes as car collides with train near Albany
Sanderson defends decision to keep Synergy bungle a secret
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Sanderson defends decision to keep Synergy bungle a secret
South West pair found guilty of animal cruelty to feral pigs
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South West pair found guilty of animal cruelty to feral pigs
Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto home base should be Perth
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Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto home base should be Perth
Young crash victim identified as parents express shock
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Young crash victim identified as parents express shock
How the live export package will be spent
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How the live export package will be spent
Sussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals
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Sussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals

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Bitcoin has soared to a new high.

CNBC newsCommentsBitcoin soars to new heights

Bitcoin extended a rally to rise to a new record above $180,000, fuelled by a rally in ETFs.

Dylan Butts

Gina Rinehart

CNBC newsCommentsPentagon to become number one shareholder in MP Materials

The Defense Department will become the largest shareholder in rare earths miner MP Materials after striking a deal that boosted Gina Rinehart’s wealth by more than $300 million overnight.

Spencer Kimball and Adrian Rauso

United States President Donald J Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsCar, copper, drugs, aluminium tax may hit harder than others

These so-called Section 232 tariffs further constrain businesses and US trading partners trying to navigate a constantly evolving trade environment.

Erin Doherty

US President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports.

World NewsCommentsUS to hike tariffs on copper to 50 per cent, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has hinted that more steep sector-specific duties are on the way.

Kevin Breuninger

WA News

Former rebels bikie turned pro golfer Ryan Peake.

WA NewsPremiumFormer WA bikie the most popular man at the British Open

As the 2025 British Open golf tournament gets underway, a little-known WA golfer has emerged as one of the hottest interviews and most sought-after selfies.

Ben Harvey

Bradley Murdoch swearing at reporters as he is arrested by SA Police outside the Adelaide Supreme Court where he was cleared of rape charges on Monday November 10th 2003.

CrimePremiumMurdoch’s criminal past across WA before Falconio murder

Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch became a household name when he was outed as the prime suspect in the murder of Peter Falconio - but his criminal past started years earlier in WA.

Shannon Hampton

Caitlyn Dickosn, left, and friends Casey Fraser and Tamika De Lange pictured outside court (right).

CRIMEPremiumPremiumCar meet crash victim awake, joking with friends in hospital

A teenager critically injured when she was allegedly mowed down by a speeding car in Burswood is awake and cracking jokes in hospital according to her friends.

Jamie Dunross in the cabin of the Spirit of Rockingham before his solo voyage around Australia.

Sailing into record booksPremiumPremiumParalympian Jamie Dunross found his hope on the water

When Jamie Dunross lost his ability to walk in a mining accident midway through his life, he thought his sporting days were over, but sailing saved his life and earned him a place in the history books. 

Veteran Affairs Minister Matt Keogh visited the site on Wednesday to announce construction would begin on a $5 million wellness hub in Rockingham.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumVeterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub

A space for veterans and their families to access community and support services in Rockingham will be built in the next year following cries from former defence personnel over a lack of help.

WAM CEO Owen Whittle at The Rosemount in North Perth.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages

Former union boss and West Australian Music Industry Association head Owen Whittle has been appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.

Oliver Lane

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