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  1. Counting sheepPremiumBunbury sheep processor backs artificial intelligence

  2. CricketPremiumDisappointing cricket country week for Warren Blackwood

  3. Australia DayPremiumShire of Nannup’s Australia Day awards

  4. COMMUNITY EVENTSPremium Lions Jazz in the Jarrah returns for its 16th year

  5. COMMUNITY FUNPremiumAustralia Day community breakfast at Pemberton Pool

Corrina Bonshek and Roger Cui present Piano Room.

CONCERTPremiumPiano Room hosted in Manjimup on February 7

The Manjimup Town Hall will host an immersive contemporary music experience when Piano Room arrives on Saturday, February 7.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The reopening of Pemberton’s iconic Gloucester Tree has been delayed again, with climbers now likely to regain access closer to Easter rather than the New Year as originally hoped.

GloucesterTreePremiumGloucester Tree reopening delayed as safety works continue

The reopening of Pemberton’s iconic Gloucester Tree has been delayed yet again, with climbers now likely to regain access closer to Easter rather than the New Year as originally hoped.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Services Australia van is set to tour the South West.

HEALTHCAREPremiumSouth West to access local healthcare services.

South West locals won’t have to travel too far for their Medicare and Centrelink needs, with a mobile service sweeping the region over the next month. 

Will Corbett

Liberal member for O'Connor Rick Wilson.

Gun LawsPremium‘Scapegoat’ claims from O’Connor MP amid gun reform debate

Amid a fiery debate on gun ownership following the horrific attacks in Bondi, a regional MP has claimed the Federal Government are “scapegoating” gun owners. 

Craig Duncan

Gin and Fable enjoy a cool off at Forrest Beach.

GIN AND FABLE Premium25-year-old completes 4400km journey on horseback

Eight months and 4400km later, a 25-year-old woman has completed her journey on horseback across Australia

Rose Patane

Brettney East escapes a block by Jakeb Burford in Manjimup.

BASKETBALLPremiumPurple Cobras stun Barracudas in a upset at Manjimup.

A mere one-point difference now separates the ladder leaders of the Manjimup Basketball men’s A league, after a thrilling defeat of the Barracudas by title-contending Purple Cobras. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The community citizen of the year award was presented to Dr Sarah Youngson.

Australia DayPremiumPremiumShire of Bridgetown’s Australia Day awards

The Shire of Bridgetown proudly recognised two outstanding contributors to community life during its Australia Day celebrations.

The 2026 Nannup community group of the year - the Nannup Community Cinema committee.

Australia DayPremiumPremiumShire of Nannup’s Australia Day awards

The Shire of Nannup held its official Australia Day celebrations at Foreshore Park on Monday, with a vibrant program of events to celebrate Australian culture and the unique character of the Nannup community.

Warren Blackwood' ’men's side during 2026 country week.

CricketPremiumPremiumDisappointing cricket country week for Warren Blackwood

After a promising start for Warren Blackwood Cricket Association, winning their first game against Northam, the side failed to win another match, being relegated. 

Oliver Viljoen, Orzanna Viljoen, Austen Viljoen, Mark Viljoen and Thea Viljoen at the Australia Day breakfast in Pemberton.

COMMUNITY FUNPremiumAustralia Day community breakfast at Pemberton Pool

Despite the rainy forecast, locals flooded to the Pemberton Pool for a free community breakfast in celebration of Australia Day

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Charlie Mgee and the Formidable Vegetables Band performing in 2025.

COMMUNITY EVENTSPremium Lions Jazz in the Jarrah returns for its 16th year

The much-loved ‘Jazz in the Jarrah’ will return to Heritage Park, Manjimup, on Saturday February 7, celebrating its 16th year as one of the South West’s most popular free community music events

Serian Lockwood-Jones

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The former teacher appeared in court via audiolink on Tuesday.

CrimeVideoPremiumWA teacher who birthed young victim’s baby admits sex abuse

A Mandurah teacher who became pregnant after sexually assaulting a former student pleaded guilty to all 15 charges on Tuesday.

Rachel Fenner

The Cawse nickel mine in 2007, one year before its closure.

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Why two zombie mines are primed to maul WA’s rehab fund

A private company is less than three weeks away from defaulting on liabilities tied to a derelict nickel mine, threatening the State Government with a record clean-up bill well beyond $100 million.

Adrian Rauso

The West Australian reporter Charlton Hart confronted store workers after buying illegal cigarettes from them.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Undercover sting catches liquor giant selling illegal smokes

An undercover sting by The West Australian appears to have exposed a major liquor retailer selling illicit cigarettes prompting the business to launch an immediate investigation. WATCH THE VIDEO

Charlton Hart

Grant and Alana Williams.

Racing PremiumDrug discovery rocks WA racing royalty after horse death

WA horse racing royalty Grant and Alana Williams have been sensationally stood down after a prohibited substance was detected in one of their racehorses during a post-mortem blood swab.

Jessica Evensen

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British rich lister Guy Hands has bought up pastoral stations in WA that are bigger than Perth and Sydney combined.

PropertyCommentsPremiumBritish tycoon sets up world’s biggest sheep operation in WA

Only two years ago locals farmers shot their sheep because prices were too low to cover costs. Now a British rich lister has set up the world’s biggest integrated sheep station in WA.

Kim Macdonald

Health Minister Meredith Hammat said the hubs would ‘improve how the broader healthcare system works’.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
First older adult health hub opening in Perth’s south

The first of three health hubs designed in part to help WA seniors stay out of the hospital system has started seeing patients ahead of its official opening in the coming months.

Oliver Lane

Left to right: Parents and citizen association mums Hayley Taylor, Grace Dawa, Amy England, Nurul Sari, Fion Man and Poornima Kureeman.

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CommentsPremiumWA parents take lack of school air-con into own hands

Parents are fundraising to install air-conditioning in their kids’ schools rather than waiting on the Cook Government to lower the temperature in classrooms. 

Police at the Warwick house of a man suspected to have thrown a possible explosive at a crowd in Forrest Place yesterday at an Invasion Day rally. 7NEWS

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PremiumPolice charge man over Invasion Day rally ‘bomb’ incident

WA Police say a suspected homemade bomb thrown into a crowd of protesters in the heart of Perth’s CBD was designed to explode on impact.

The Cawse nickel mine in 2007, one year before its closure.

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PremiumWhy two zombie mines are primed to maul WA’s rehab fund

A private company is less than three weeks away from defaulting on liabilities tied to a derelict nickel mine, threatening the State Government with a record clean-up bill well beyond $100 million.

Regional News

Amberley Maryellen

Country Music AwardsPremiumFive South West artists nominated for country music awards

South West artists ready to make waves in the big stage as five local names were announced as finalists in the 2026 West Australian Country Music Awards.

Yousuf Shameel

The rescue of Ken Robinson off Geraldton.

Midwest TimesPremiumBoatie reveals how he survived being lost at sea for hours

The 61-year-old took his boat out alone at around 7.30am last week, with police alerted that his vessel was found unaccompanied and adrift hours later.

Rebecca Ruthven

A joint operation between the Department of Health and WA Police has netted a massive tobacco haul.

CRIMEPremiumNo charges or fines despite seizure of illegal vapes

The WA Police have reported a “massive” haul of cash and illegal cigarettes in its first week of raids in South West, but no charges or fines laid.

Charlton Hart

The SkyFest fireworks display kicked off at 8.30pm.

FUNBURYPremiumPremiumSkyFest brings the sparkle amidst the chill.

Bunbury locals, and visitors from all corners of the South West braved a chilly night and were treated to a ripper end to Australia Day, with SkyFest bringing everyone together for another year.

Winners in the Esperance 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Caring citizensPremiumPremiumEsperance’s citizens of the year

From quiet acts of kindness to major fundraising efforts, the Shire of Esperance’s 2026 citizens of the year have proved an inspiration to the local community.

Forrest MHR Ben Small backs Andrew Hastie in a potential leadership spill.

POLITICSPremiumPremiumForrest MP backs Hastie if spill occurs

Forrest MP Ben Small has backed in fellow WA Liberal Andrew Hastie for party leadership in the event of a spill. 

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Central bank chiefs have swung in to defend Jerome Power, saying his independence is crucial. (AP PHOTO)

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUS Fed holds key interest rate

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to take a break from a recent run of interest rate cuts, as the central bank navigates questions about its independence and awaits a new leader.

Jeff Cox

epa11962442 John Romolo with the brokerage firm Quattro M Securities works at the end of the trading day on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York, New York, USA, 13 March 2025. The Dow Jones industrial average lost approximately 537 points on 13 March as investors continue to react to tariffs being discussed by the Trump administration. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

CNBC newsVideoCommentsWATCH: Why the next 72 hours are critical for markets

CNBC’s Investment Committee debate how important the next few days are for the rally as Mega Cap earnings, the Fed Decision and a potential government shutdown hang over stocks.

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The highest performers use this time to connect their work to business impact and to uncover stretch projects they wouldn’t hear about otherwise. 

CNBC newsComments5 phrases that will help you win over your boss

One-on-ones are the most valuable time you have with your boss. Here are five phrases to use that will change how your boss sees you and the opportunities that come your way. 

Melody Wilding

Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, after speaking in Quebec City last week.

CNBC newsCommentsCanada rejects talk of China trade deal after Trump threat

Mark Carney’s remarks come after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa ‘makes a deal’ with China.

Lim Hui Jie

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A software issue preventing older Apple devices from connecting to a major telco and accessing triple-0 has been resolved after more than 12 hours.

PoliceCommentsApple software bug knocked out triple-0 on Telstra

A software issue preventing older Apple devices from connecting to a major telco and accessing triple-0 has been resolved after more than 12 hours.

Jessica Evensen

Pictured at the old Subiaco Oval stands are Matthew Mawe, Leonie Allison and Emily Williams.

Housing MarketCommentsPremiumYIMBY group fights for more housing in western suburbs

A new community group led by young people living in Perth’s western suburbs is hoping to fight the NIMBY movement by platforming voices that are saying ‘yes’ to more affordable housing in their backyards.

Harriet Flinn

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crimeAus Day horror a ‘potential terrorist act’

Authorities have confirmed the alleged throwing of a homemade bomb into an Invasion Day rally crowd in Perth is being treated as a ‘potential terrorist act’.

Corrective Services Minister Papalia rejected criticisms of the police, and slammed what he called ‘peripheral political players’ like the Greens for their comments.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMinister commends Jan 26 police response in face of backlash

Paul Papalia has backed the police response at the alleged bombing attempt at Perth’s Invasion Day rally despite demonstrators criticising the communication.

Puck is one of the first dogs in the country to achieve champion titles across the four distinct disciplines.

ROUND OF APPAWSCommentsCommentsCanine athlete proves he is a dog of many talents

WA’s Puck is one of the first dogs in the country to achieve champion titles across four distinct disciplines.

Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia hopes that the campaign will spread across WA.

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumPerth bars encouraged to roll out Ask for Angela campaign

Perth bars and clubs will begin rolling out a uniform system to help those feeling unsafe on a night out to get help, adopting the UK’s Ask for Angela campaign.

Oliver Lane