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Fletcher Milentis races past the officials’ box at Manjimup Speedway in 2025.

SpeedwayPremiumManjimup Speedway hosts seasons final race this weekend

One of the biggest Production Sedan events ever staged in Western Australia is set to roar into life this weekend with the inaugural Timber Town Throwndown taking over the Manjimup Speedway. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Lower South West Football League premiers Deanmill.

FootballPremiumDeanmill starting from scratch with fresh face at the helm

It’s a new era starting in 2026 for Deanmill with Dave Rawson taking over the league side after a successful tenure under former coach David Fall.

Jack Penniment

The Manjimup Rea Park and Collier Street Redevelopment has achieved significant acclaim, being named a finalist in the WA Cricket Community Facility Project of the Year category.

CouncilPremiumManjimup council backs next stage of Rea Park redevelopment

The Shire of Manjimup has unanimously supported moving forward with the next stage of the Rea Park and Collier Street redevelopment. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Ray Barnett and Walter Bruyn teaching bowls at Nannup District High School.

Community SuperstarPremiumRay Barnett bowled over to be recognised for major award

Nannup Bowling Club vice-president and greenkeeper Ray Barnett has been recognised for his hard work as the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports West Australian Volunteer of the Year Award runner-up.

Jack Penniment

Manjimup’s Dark Corners invites visitors to journey deeper into Manjimup’s darker history.

HISTORYPremiumManjimup to host historical production Dark Corners

Manjimup Heritage Park is set to host an exciting new interactive historical production this month, with the inaugural exhibition of Manjimup’s Dark Corners.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Despite being one of the fastest growing regions outside of Perth, Busselton will not benefit from the State Government’s Severn Cities plan.

State FundingPremiumState Government's seven cities plans spilt South West

The South West has been split with State Government’s ambitious seven cities plan missing major regional hubs. 

Craig Duncan

Save Preston River Valley members.

Local Government PremiumPremiumSouth West council backs calls to restrict mining near river

During their most recent meeting, councillors from the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup voted unanimously to write a letter in support to have crown land adjacent to the Preston River exempted from mining activity.

An interactive map graphic to provide clear visuals on the comparative financial control performance of local governments.

Audit ReportPremiumPremiumSouth West council’s in top 20 for best practice

Earlier this month, the auditor-general Caroline Spencer released a report into Local Government 2025 – Financial Audit Results which listed several South West shire’s in the top 20 for best practice.

The grant has allowed the group to install new shelves in its kiln room.

ARTS FUNDING PremiumPremiumPemberton Arts Group receive grant of more than $6000

The Pemberton Arts Group is one of the 41 organisations from Western Australia’s creative sector granted funds as part of a Lotterywest grant program

Peninsula House Bridgetown hosted the Devonshire tea as part of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival.

Heritage FestPremiumHeritage Festival draws crowds to Peninsula House tea

A strong community turnout marked a successful Devonshire tea at Peninsula House over the Anzac Day long weekend, held as part of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Cr Cheryle Brown, Playgroup president Laura Francis-Kingshott and Talison Lithium community relations officer Mitchell Wheatley with the commemorative plaque.

PlaygroundPremiumNannup early years precinct celebrates official opening

The Shire of Nannup celebrated the official opening of its Early Years Precinct and nature-based playground last week, marking a significant moment for young families across the community.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

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The King of the Hills processing plant.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity revealed of man charged over WA gold mine death

A man charged with manslaughter over the death of his colleague at a Goldfields gold mine last month has fronted court.

Tegan Guthrie

G8 education’s chair has conceded the scandal has hurt confidence and trust in the sector

MarketsPremiumSEE THE LIST: Childcare giant to close 12 WA centres

Childcare giant G8 Education will close about 40 childcare centres around Australia - and 12 in WA - with ‘horrific’ child sex abuse charges against a former staffer partly blamed.

Rebecca Le May

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Bikie Troy Mercanti in violent brawl at popular pub

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

Jessica Evensen

Peter Bartlett, a well-known WA entrepreneur who started underground mining firm Barminco.

MiningPremiumMiner entitled to $900,000 in compo after manager steals ore

A trusted mine manager who betrayed his mentor and boss in a big gold swindle has been found liable to repay him, with a judge rejecting ‘implausible’ defence claims at trial.

Rebecca Le May

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Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise.

PropertyCommentsPerth house prices on track to jump by $500 a day

Perth’s median house price is on track to jump by a whopping 20 per cent this year — the equivalent of almost $500 a day — according to WA’s peak industry body.

Natalie Richards

Mr Cook used a mining industry breakfast to announce his ‘seven cities’ vision for Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Albany, and plans to build more than 500 extra homes for government workers.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCook accused of playing ‘catch-up’ on housing with new plan

Port Hedland is the biggest winner out of Roger Cook’s Budget boost for regional housing but after years of inaction, the Premier is blamed for playing ‘catch-up’ on supply. 

Jessica Page

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. Pictured: Bunbury and Kalgoorlie.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: $692m housing boost for seven regional WA cities

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. 

Play was halted and called back in a controversial moment on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsCommentsAFL BACKFLIP: League changes review rule amid Eagles blunder

AFL football boss Greg Swann says the league will alter its policy around the score review process after it cost West Coast a goal in controversial circumstances on Sunday.

Former Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is offloading her City Beach mansion.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEx-Woodside supremo puts City Beach mansion on market

Former Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is offloading her City Beach mansion only months after leaving Perth for London to take up a new gig as CEO of BP.

Regional News

The City of Greater Geraldton council is taking another look at verge collection services after voting to receive a petition calling for their reinstatement. 

City of Greater GeraldtonPremiumGeraldton council accepts verge collection petition

The City of Greater Geraldton council is taking another look at verge collection services after voting to receive a petition calling for their reinstatement. 

Sally Q Davies

A 57-year-old woman died when her vehicle and a truck collided in the remote northern Goldfields.

Fatal crashPremiumWoman dies in fatal collision with truck in Wiluna

Police investigators are calling for information after a 57-year-old woman died when her vehicle and a truck collided in the remote northern Goldfields.

Neil Watkinson

Maisey Fuels directors Chris Maisey and Elisa Kanny.

Community PremiumMaisey Fuels closes submissions for 2026 Community Fuel Fund

Geraldton’s own Maisey Fuels has opened and closed their community fund for 2026, giving some lucky winners a fuel voucher in times they need it most

Imogen Wilson

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is seeking feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Community feedbackPremiumPremiumCommunity feedback wanted on Cowaramup service station

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is calling for feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

King of the Park drew a big crowd on Sunday.

SkatingPremiumPremiumNew skate event attracts strong turnout

King of the Park drew a strong crowd to Margaret River Skate Park, with the new team-based skate event delivering a full afternoon of competition and community activity.

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumPremiumWitchcliffe drafts plans are open for community feedback

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community is being invited to share their feedback on two revised draft plans aimed at establishing long-term visions for Witchcliffe’s main street

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People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumPeople will be ‘living and working’ on the moon in the 2030s

People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

Lucy Handley

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

CNBC newsPremium‘Biggest energy security threat in history’: Bleak outlook

The world has lost 13 million barrels of oil per day thanks to the war, and there are major disruptions in vital commodities, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said.

Holly Ellyatt

President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

WA News

New data, released by the Australian Road Safety Foundation, revealed the State’s road toll has climbed by more than 10 per cent over the last five years.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHorrific statistics as West Aussies’ bad driving exposed

New data shows a majority of West Australians have admitted to breaking a road rule, with a leading road safety body warning everyday bad driving habits can cost a life. 

Claire Sadler

Not one but TWO WA beaches have been named in the top 50 World’s Best Beaches list, as one incredible contender was ranked third. Pictured is Turquoise Bay.

WA NewsCommentsTWO WA beaches named in world’s top 50

Not one but TWO WA beaches have been named in the top 50 World’s Best Beaches list, as one incredible contender was ranked third — the location of which will come as no surprise to most West Aussies.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Belinda Lotsu (Mum) and Emmanuel Lotsu (Dad) at KEMH where Belinda gave birth to quadruplets. Belinda and Emmanuel with Amy and Amana and Amon (left) and Amber in the humidicribs.

GOOD NEWSCommentsCommentsMum gives birth to WA’s first quadruplets in six years

WA mum Belinda Lotsu was wishing for just one daughter after having a miscarriage but instead became pregnant with quadruplets in a shock to both her and her husband.

World leading technology is coming to a WA University in a bid to develop revolutionary tools for illicit substance testing and forensic research, to be used to streamline our justice system. Inset: Dr Raychelle Burks.

TechnologyVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWorld-leading tech to boost WA illicit substance testing

World leading technology is coming to a WA University in a bid to develop revolutionary tools for illicit substance testing and forensic research, to be used to streamline our justice system.

Perth gran Glenda Joy McGregor and author Craig Silvey are facing child exploitation charges. Image: Supplied

COURTCraig Silvey’s co-accused expected to plea

A court has been given an update on the case involving a grandmother facing child exploitation charges, who is linked to author Craig Silvey’s own court case.

Amy Wensley was shot in the temple at close range, but her murder has never been solved.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA Police in new bid to find Amy’s killer as pressure mounts

It’s the case that just won’t go away as pressure mounts on WA Police to solve the controversial death of a young mum who lost her life while fleeing her violent partner more than 12 years ago. 

Siena Fagan