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  1. In the fast lanePremiumShire drops speed limit changes along Brunswick Main Street

  2. Feminine identityPremiumWomen of the South West to be shown in Busselton exhibition

  3. Anzac DayPremiumBusselton to commemorate local service on Anzac Day

  4. Accessible amenitiesPremiumCity of Busselton adds Changing Places facility to Foreshore

  5. Ocean viewPremiumFremantle to Albany yacht race back in the calendar for 2026

The Gloucester Tree remains closed to climbers.

A Bit off the TopPremiumSouth West icon closer to reopening with reduced height

South West’s iconic Gloucester Tree is one step closer to reopening to climbers after more than a year of being closed to the public, though it may not reach the same lofty heights.

Craig Duncan

Master of ceremonies Judy Talbot inviting a record number of attendees to lay a wreath at the Anzac memorial.

Anzac servicePremiumBrunswick community come together Anzac day

The Brunswick community will come together on Anzac Day to pay their respects to those service men and women who went overseas and didn’t return.

Judy Talbot

WA Health said the new case had attended the emergency department of Bunbury Regional Hospital on two separate occasions.

HealthCommentsNew measles case confirmed at major regional hospital

Since March 19, there have been 15 confirmed measles cases reported to authorities, and 16 in WA for 2025. There have been more than 60 cases so far nationwide.

Hannah Cross

South-West WA Drought Resilience course is coming next month.

AgriculturePremiumSouth West WA drought resilience course coming next month

A five-part professional development series aimed at strengthening agricultural understanding is being run by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub next month. 

Sofia Fimognari

Revo Australind had people lining up from as early as 4:45am.

‘I’m just competitive’VideoCommentsWA gym junkies line up from 4am for new regional Revo venue

Doors opening at 7am didn’t stop these fitness fanatics from lining up early.

Sofia Fimognari

Jake Bigwood and Lachlann Lawton.

Homegrown talentPremiumTwo South West stars headed for Perth opera stage

Two South West born and raised opera talents have taken roles in West Australian Opera’s upcoming production of Madama Butterfly at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth. 

Sofia Fimognari

Cleanaway was granted a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.

Toxic PFAS wastePremiumPremiumDWER grants licence for PFAS waste storage at Banskia Rd tip

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has granted Cleanaway a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.

466g of bagged cannabis was allegedly found at a property in College Grove.

Drug BustPremiumPremiumTwo men charged by WA Police after drug busts in the SW

Two men have been charged by WA Police after significant quantities of drugs were seized from two properties in the South West

The Bussell Highway duplication was temporarily opened over the Easter long weekend.

Bussell Highway DuplicationPremiumPremiumBussell Highway duplication opening to be short lived

The long awaited opening of the Bussell Highway duplication will be short lived, as lane closures and speed reductions are set to be reinstated after the April school holidays

Time for voters to have their say.

Federal electionPremiumWho are the candidates for Forrest in the Federal election?

With Federal election day looming on Saturday, eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to contest the seat of Forrest in the South West

Sofia Fimognari and Ezra Kaye

Veterans stand for the Last Post at the Anzac Day dawn service in Bunbury.

Anzac Day 2025PremiumCommunity gathers in Bunbury to commerate those who served

Veterans, community members and loved ones gathered in Bunbury on Anzac Day to commemorate those who served the nation at war — in the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing

Ezra Kaye

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Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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The West Australian exclusive
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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

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A builder, who asked not to be named, said much of the slowdown was due to overpaid tradies, who were not putting in the hours that they used to work.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumWA’s overpaid tradies now twice as slow, builder claims

Builders have called for a bigger intake of migrant tradies amid newly released data showing it takes twice as long to build a house now compared with five years ago.

Kim Macdonald

Virginia Giuffre’s shock death by suicide was confirmed on Saturday.

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Virginia Giuffre’s ‘anxious, hostile’ separation revealed

Sad details of the final months of Virginia Giuffre’s life have emerged, with court documents revealing the break-up with her husband involved hostility and anxiety.

Rebecca Le May

Speaking on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored, Ms Giuffre’s lawyer David Boies urged the Prince to ‘just come clean’.

CrimePremiumPremiumVirginia Giuffre’s lawyer urges Prince Andrew to ‘apologise’

Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to issue an apology and says “it’s not too late” for the royal to ‘take responsibility’ and ‘just come clean’. 

Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
PremiumThe patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

Luke Timothy O’Diam, 29, was arrested a short time after a team of Gang Response and TRG officers boxed in the car as it travelled down the highway and brought it to a stop.

Crime PremiumPremiumMongols bikie arrested in wild chase after standoff with TRG

Police have charged a Mongols bikie with possessing a gun after a dramatic pursuit in Perth’s northern suburbs.

Regional News

The Shire of Dandaragan is one of a trio of shires to create a coastal recreation tracks master plan.

Environmental PlanShires aiming towards protecting environment and 4WDs

A trio of shires including some in the Mid West are banding together to implement a strategy to allow the continuation of recreational four-wheel driving, while also protecting the environment.

Matthew Paddick

Nathan White, Shanae Johnston, Dean Brettoner, Merita Stevens and Todd Buttfield at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

YEEHAWPremiumNullarbor Muster returns with gusto

More than 1000 cowboys, cowgirls and keen patrons travelled from across Australia to attend the 42nd Nullarbor Muster at the weekend.

Jessica Antoniou

The Playlist Choir performing in the town square, Albany as part of the ArtSouthWA Easter Arts Festival.

Arts festivalFirst Easter arts festival a hit with creators and visitors

Organisers estimate more than 10,000 people enjoyed an arty adventure during the ArtSouthWA Easter Festival.

Claire Middleton

Pauline Hanson at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

Federal election 2025PremiumPremiumPauline Hanson takes election campaign to Nullarbor Muster

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson took her Federal election campaign to the Nullarbor Muster on Saturday, where she was seen socialising with patrons and cracking open a beer just one week out from polling day. 

Four shared pathways linking key areas of Broome improving connectivity for residents and visitors are set to be constructed after the Shire of Broome secured $2.6m in WA Bicycle Network Grants Program funding. (Pictured: A CGI mockup of one of the pathways.)

New paths, better connectionsPremiumPremiumNew paths to link schools, parks and shops across Broome

Four shared pathways linking key areas of Broome improving connectivity for residents and visitors are set to be built after the Shire of Broome secured $2.6m in WA Bicycle Network Grants Program funding.

Caravans at a 48-hour RV site in Hopetoun.

RV POLICYPremiumPremiumRV policy open for public comment

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is seeking public comment on a policy which aims to balance the benefits of tourism with the wellbeing of residents. 

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Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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An alleged Hells Angels bikie is due to face court today after allegedly attempting to carry knuckledusters on a domestic flight.

Crime PremiumBikie accused of trying to bring weapon on flight

An alleged Hells Angels bikie is due to face court today after allegedly attempting to carry knuckledusters on a domestic flight.

Jessica Evensen

Former real estate sales representative Dianne Sandra Huggins.

CrimePremiumProperty agent fined for using tenant’s bond to cover her rent

A former WA real estate sales representative has been caught misusing a tenant’s bond and rent money to cover her own expenses.

Andrew Hedgman

Rapid apprehension squad detectives are asking the public for help to find 29-year-old Ashton Inman.

CrimeVideoUrgent search for man who could help with investigation

WA Police are asking the public for help to find 29-year-old Ashton Inman.

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CrimePremiumPremiumBody found on boat in major city river

Major crime detectives have launched an investigation after a body was discovered on a boat moored on a river in a major city.

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas gives his inaugural speech to State Parliament.

Politics CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBasil Zempilas aims high with first speech to Parliament

Basil Zempilas has made an emotional tribute to his late father in his first official speech to the Parliament, where he said political leaders needed to ‘dream big’ about WA’s future.

Speaking on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored, Ms Giuffre’s lawyer David Boies urged the Prince to ‘just come clean’.

CrimePremiumVirginia Giuffre’s lawyer urges Prince Andrew to ‘apologise’

Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to issue an apology and says “it’s not too late” for the royal to ‘take responsibility’ and ‘just come clean’. 

Jessica Evensen