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  1. bushfire readyPremiumWandillup Bushfire Brigade receives state-of-the-art tanker

  2. REMOTE THERAPYPremiumMental health advocates highlight unique ways to support

  3. SPORT FUNDING PremiumLabor makes suite of sporting funding election commitments

  4. FoodPremiumBridgetown small food business tackles waste

  5. MEANINGFUL ARTPremiumBridgetown textile artist Cassi-Jo Davis exhibits collection

BowlingPemberton Bowling Club named Muirs Invitationals winners

Pemberton Bowling Club won the 2025 Muirs Invitationals men’s fours after two days of competition.

Daniel Hocking

out with the FOGOPremiumSouth West shire finds alternative solution to FOGO

A South West shire has taken minimising household waste to the next level, recently announcing its commitment to three community projects across 2025.

Melissa Pedelty

25 for 2025PremiumWhat to do this year in the lower South West

The Lower South West region will have plenty of social and entertainment events on throughout 2025, from food and wine events to music festival weekends and more.

Daniel Hocking

CricketWBCA: Forestry fleeces Pemberton by 26 runs

Forestry defeated Pemberton by 26 runs on Saturday when the two teams played at Collier Street for their last game before country week.

Daniel Hocking

Pollies in the PubPremiumNationals hopefuls campaign in South West ahead of elections

Three state and federal Nationals candidates were in Bridgetown on Wednesday campaigning and meeting with local constituents. 

Daniel Hocking

birthday celebrationPremiumBridgetown’s Ooh La Lollipop celebrates 21st birthday

A beloved South West business celebrated its 21st birthday last week, crediting its success to its fun-loving atmosphere and nostalgic charm.

Melissa Pedelty

METAL ARTPremiumPremiumBridgetown family-owned business builds international ties

A Bridgetown family-owned business has its roots in South Africa with garden sculptures created by a Zimbabwe-born artist for collectors in Australia. 

FIRST NATIONS’ ANCESTRYPremiumPremiumAboriginal History WA and State Library to visit Manjimup

Manjimup will host free family history sessions aiming to help First Nations people reconnect with their family ancestry. 

Environment and climate PremiumPremiumDrought resilience hub welcomes new director

Jo Wisdom will now head the hub which aims to support farmers, communities and industries during periods of drought and climate variability. 

AUSTRALIA DAYPremiumGreenbushes celebrates 10th Australia Day breakfast

Ten years on from their first free Australia Day event, Grow Greenbushes are back again to host a breakfast for the local community on January 26. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

new ideasPremiumMeet the new owners of Manjimup’s beloved Park Cafe

Decreasing pricing and increasing opening hours are just two of the many plans new Park Cafe owners have put in place for the beloved venue in Manjimup.

Melissa Pedelty

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Dozen feuding bikies face court over violent pub brawl

More than a dozen bikies from the warring Rebels and Mongols have been charged with taking part in a riot over an all-out pub brawl in the front bar of a Mandurah tavern.

Caleb Runciman

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FIFO worker with Mercanti link avoids jail over nazi slur

A notorious bikie’s former son-in-law has walked free from court, copping only a $2000 fine over an anti-Semitic attack that left Perth’s Jewish community outraged.

Jessica Page

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International boom lifts Perth Airport to new record

Over the past two years, Perth Airport has focused on recovering and expanding international flights suspended when WA’s borders were closed in 2020. 

Sean Smith

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Anti-junk food ads work best on those who don’t need them

A new WA study claims to be the first to measure the immediate impact of junk food and anti-junk food ads screened during major sporting events.

Kate Emery

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Young boy dies after being crushed by parking meter

A five-year-old boy who was crushed after a parking meter fell on him at a Bunbury museum has died in hospital.

Caleb Runciman

World PoliticsCommentsRead President Donald Trump’s full inauguration speech

READ: Donald Trump’s full speech after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America.

Max Corstorphan

Disaster and emergency PremiumPremiumElderly driver dies in Albany Highway car crash

Police say a silver Hyundai Tucson sedan was driving on Albany Highway when it left the carriageway, crashing into a home in the Riverside Gardens Estate, Gosnells. 

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CommentsPremiumElders Wool Stores in $110 million redevelopment plan

The proposed redevelopment in Fremantle would boast eight hospitality venues, offices and about 200 apartments. SEE WHAT IT WOULD LOOK LIKE HERE

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CommentsPremiumStaffing ‘crisis’ at Perth hospital forces ward closure

Mental health patients are being discharged or sent elsewhere after staffing shortages forced the closure of a Perth mental health ward. 

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Courts & JusticePremiumDriver accused of deadly hit-and-run has charge dropped

A woman accused of fatally hitting a 19-year-old on the notorious Indian Ocean Drive then leaving the scene without offering help has had the most serious charge against her discontinued.

Rebecca Le May

Courts & JusticePremiumKalgoorlie firm cops fine after worker crushed to death

An engineering company has been fined almost $700,000 for contravening health and safety laws that ultimately led to the death of a ‘vulnerable employee’.

Tegan Guthrie

Vale KelvinPremiumTributes flow for ex-CEO who died after battle with cancer

Dr Kelvin Matthews, former chief executive of the Shire of Meekatharra, has died following complications from a cancer diagnosis.

Matthew Paddick

Youth crimePremiumPremiumNats vow to create On-Country programs for young offenders

The Nationals WA have pledged $140m towards tackling youth crime and establishing support services to divert young offenders away from the justice system if they form government at the March State election.

Precinct makeoverCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFunding to help transform Mid West park into renewable hub

The Federal funding from the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program will be used to undertake planning, detailed design and a comprehensive business case for the project.

Gascoyne volunteersPremiumPremiumFunding equips emergency services vollies with new gear

Carnarvon State Emergency Service volunteers will benefit from a $775,000 investment to improve emergency service resources and equipment in the region.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumDon’t make this investing mistake going into the Trump years

If you plan on calibrating your portfolio according to your assumptions, you could be falling into a classic investor trap.

Ryan Ermey

CNBC newsCommentsThe commodities tipped to rise and fall this year

Commodity prices are largely expected to fall in 2025 due to a sluggish global economic outlook and a resurgent dollar, but gold and gas prices are poised to rally this year, according to industry experts.

Lee Ying Shan

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBezos says everything on Earth is better than 50 years ago

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos doesn’t want to go back in time. Almost everything, including infant mortality, global literacy, has improved over the last 50 years, he said, except for one factor.

Megan Sauer

CNBC newsCommentsUS Fed cuts rates but signals fewer reductions to come

The Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third-consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in coming years. 

Jeff Cox

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Courts & justice PremiumKids sports CEO sued by siblings for stealing parents estate

The CEO of a community kids sports program who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his parents’ estate is being sued by his siblings.

Emily Moulton

state politicsCommentsPremiumCook pledges $350m towards easing Kwinana Freeway congestion

Peak hour on the Kwinana Freeway is personal for Premier Roger Cook, who on Wednesday pledged $350 million dollars towards congestion busting projects - to add more lanes. 

Jessica Page

MusicCommentsCommentsBeloved Aussie artists set to dazzle at regional WA festival

Summer Salt Festival is set to return to Denmark bringing a line-up of Aussie stars including Pete Murray, The Waifs and Eskimo Joe.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumChristmas night murder accused to fight charge

A man accused of killing a woman at a Cable Beach home on Christmas night in 2023 will fight the allegation.

Regional WAPremiumPremium‘He brought so much joy’: Tributes for boy in museum tragedy

The heartbroken family of a five-year-old who died after he was crushed by a falling parking meter at a Bunbury museum have remembered the ‘cheeky, playful’ little boy.

TransportPremiumDrivers cop speeding fines two months after offence

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has apologised over a backlog which has resulted in fines from early December still waiting to be processed.

Dylan Caporn