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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

  4. FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons to test premiership credentials against Magpies

  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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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

The UFC will return to Perth in September.

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The West Australian exclusive
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REVEALED: When UFC will return to Perth for Fight Night

The UFC will return to Perth for the third time in as many years at RAC Arena. The West Australian reveals the exclusive details.

Mitchell Woodcock

A Perth delivery driver was attacked and had his vehicle stolen and then crashed in Como early on Sunday morning.

CRIMEPremiumDelivery driver attacked and vehicle robbed in Perth’s south

A Perth delivery driver was attacked and had his vehicle stolen and then crashed in Como early on Sunday morning.

Matt Zis

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

EconomyPremiumJim Chalmers defends ‘controversial’ RBA remarks

When the RBA stunned financial markets by keeping rates on hold, Dr Chalmers noted the overwhelming expectation of a cut and the split vote on the call by the RBA’s board.

Sean Smith

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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. 

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLPremium
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

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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The West Australian exclusive
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WA 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’.

Bethany Hiatt

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.

Millennials’ mental health has reached an all-time low, with more young workers than ever before making the drastic decision to leave the workforce for good. Pictured: Rachael Nyiramugisha, Reo-Blu Care and Tracey Barker.

AustraliaCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMillennials making ‘troubling’ decision to never work again

Workers in their 30s making total and permanent disability claims due to mental health — meaning they feel they will never be able to return to work again — has increased 732 per cent in the past decade.

Regional News

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

Going green PremiumRegional 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.

Craig Duncan

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

Op-ShopPremiumRegional 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.

Craig Duncan

Anne Marie Calder and Cath Tan.

Yoga fansPremiumGeraldton 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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Owners Judith and Simon Alligton.

Bus RetreatPremiumPremiumNew romantic getaway with a twist opens

The scenic Ferguson Valley is now home to a unique adults only retreat inviting couples for a romantic getaway.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumWA man blames stress for assaulting mum and ex-partner

A man says stress ‘got the better’ of him when he assaulted his 60-year-old mother and his ex-girlfriend. 

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 mattersPremiumPremiumAmbulance 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.

News Flash

One West Aussie wins $1 million Lotto prize
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One West Aussie wins $1 million Lotto prize
New Liberal leaders fire their first shot at AUKUS deadline
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New Liberal leaders fire their first shot at AUKUS deadline
Chalmers sticks by ‘difficult’ 1.2m housing target
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Chalmers sticks by ‘difficult’ 1.2m housing target
ALIVE: Missing backpacker found in WA outback
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ALIVE: Missing backpacker found in WA outback
Perth drug dealer found guilty of innocent dad’s murder
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Perth drug dealer found guilty of innocent dad’s murder
Traditional owners cautiously optimistic on rock art call
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Traditional owners cautiously optimistic on rock art call
WA govt condemns racism but ‘values artistic freedom’
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WA govt condemns racism but ‘values artistic freedom’
Fiona Argyle: ‘Why Nedlands councillors turned against me’
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Fiona Argyle: ‘Why Nedlands councillors turned against me’
Police believe Carolina Wilga wandered from van
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Police believe Carolina Wilga wandered from van
Court fight after freezer failure destroyed medical samples
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Court fight after freezer failure destroyed medical samples

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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

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

EducationPremiumKids with disabilities more likely to be bullied at school

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

Bethany Hiatt

Police have charged a boy allegedly involved in a crash into the front of a Middleton Road house.

Charge laidPremiumPolice charge boy after alleged car theft and serious crash

Police have laid a charge in relation to an incident last month, with a car allegedly stolen from a home before later crashing through the front wall of a Middleton Road house and wrecking two parked cars. 

Jacki Elezovich

Crown Casino is among the new exposure sites.

Public HealthCommentsCommentsMEASLES ALERT: New exposure sites as two new cases detected

Crown Casino and Perth Airport are among the new exposure sites.

Three West Aussies are celebrating a huge windfall after taking a chance of Saturday's draw.

LottoCommentsCommentsLocations of winning division one WA Lotto tickets revealed

West Aussies are being urged to check their tickets after three players from the State netted almost $1 million in Saturday’s draw.

Police are yet to charge anyone after the fatal crash on Hardie Road in Spencer Park.

investigations ongoingPremiumPremiumSuspect in fatal Albany hit-run released without charge

Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on Hardie Road in Albany’s Spencer Park that claimed the life of a 57-year-old woman last Wednesday night, but have not yet laid charges. 

Carolina Wilga recovering in hospitial. Picture WA Police

WA NewsVideoCommentsBackpacker reveals why she wandered away from car in outback

The 26-year-old German tourist finally answered the question everyone has been asking as she breaks her silence on the ordeal.

Jessica Evensen

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