Regional WA

Graphic warningWoman makes horrific discovery after 10yo girl killed on NSW farm

A 14-year-old girl has been arrested on a rural property in Gunnedah in north-western NSW after her 10-year-old cousin’s mutilated body was found.

Mark Morri and Perry Duffin

New postingWalpole’s new cop no stranger to his new home

Walpole’s new officer-in-charge Sergeant Dave Murphy will focus on community engagement to help keep the town safe under his watch

Cameron Newbold

bunbury bandBunbury Knights band jousting for WAM’s song of year

A Bunbury band is hoping to rock its way to success at the West Australian Music annual Song of the Year competition.

Ailish Delaney

Single ReviewDuo’s ethereal single a fresh artistic direction

Walpole duo Oceanique have released their second single Grandmothers Shelf, a folk pop track.

Tristan Wheeler

Awards recognisedBunbury achievement in leadership role awarded

A Bunbury resident has been recognised for her achievements at the WA Disability Service Awards, where she was commended for her leadership skills.

Ailish Delaney

Cherry FestivalBig cheer as cherry festival sweetens town calendar

The Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival going ahead as planned is sweet relief for everyone involved.

Tari Jeffers

Drama over proposalAlternate BORR proposal causes stir

The contentious route of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road southern section was discussed at the State Cabinet meeting last week when Capel shire president Michael Southwell proposed an alternate option.

Ailish Delaney

Arts SpectacularArty trio on podium

Bridgetown High School students had a successful showing at the South West Visual Arts Spectacular, taking out three podium finishes, including a first place.

Tristan Wheeler

GAME ONSmall-sided soccer arrives in the Mid West

The Midwest Soccer Association and Wonthella Bowling Club have converted a green at the back of the club into a five-a-side facility.

Reuben Carder

SURFING SALESSurf’s up for shop owners

Surf shop owners in the Mid West say boards are running out the door as people turn to surfing and skating for fun while the borders remain shut.

Reuben Carder

SHOREBIRD DESTINATIONAbrolhos Islands are WA’s fairy tern capital

North Island and the Wallabi Group in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands are WA’s fairy tern capital as well as part of the Mid West’s fast-growing ecotourism destination.

Geoff Vivian

Station LifeOpinion: Fear should not rule us

“If I’d been asleep for the entire month, I would have thought I’d woken in a different universe. It appears that the world, and many in it, have completely lost the plot.”

Raelene Hall

WHALE PLANManagement plan for WA’s whale interaction industry

A whale management program, designed to allow transition to a licensed industry, will help people to interact with humpback whales in the water, after a trial program was held at Ningaloo.

Reuben Carder

ATO demandAlcoa, Alumina JV faces $919m tax bill

The ATO argues that Alcoa of Australia underpriced its alumina sales over a 20-year period to Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C, one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world.

HOLIDAY WORKRole of backpackers in economic recovery to be examined

The role of backpackers in Australia’s economic recovery will be examined in a review of the Working Holiday Maker program to ensure both migrants and locals can secure employment during COVID-19.

Phoebe Pin

Buying spreeForrest stretches north with $30m Jubilee Downs deal

After a fierce bidding war, WA billionaire Andrew Forrest has emerged as the likely buyer of a Kimberley high-quality cattle station.

Jenne Brammer

FINANICIAL YEARATO release tax time toolkit to help with 2020

Released by the Australian Taxation Office, the toolkit includes links to help small businesses find information, tools, calculators and services to support them at tax time and throughout the year.

Phoebe Pin

WHALE WATCHTour companies expect plenty of whale tourists

It’s humpback whale season in the Mid West and further north and tour operators are expecting a strong season as West Aussies ventured out in their own State while the borders remain closed.

Reuben Carder

COURT MATTERSCommunity-based order reprieve for DV charge

The court heard after a day of drinking with friends, Allatt came home and got into a verbal argument with his wife in front of their 13-year-old daughter.

Taylar Amonini