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Josh Risdon competes with Auckland FC's Louis Verstraete.

SoccerPremiumRisdon’s first season back at Glory comes to a close

A tough first season back at Perth Glory for Bunbury product Josh Risdon which has seen the side finish on the bottom of the ladder for the second season running is now over.

Josh Kempton

South West Isuzu's Darren Sprigg with South West Open winner Hayden Hopewell.

GolfPremiumBunbury-raised golfer ties course record to win SW Open

A South West-raised golfer tied Bunbury Golf Club’s course record to claim victory in the South West Open on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

The 2024 regional winner of WA's Best Steak Sandwich from Treendale Farm Hotel.

High steaksPremiumEight SW venues to battle it out for the best steak sandwich

Eight South West eateries will be facing off with other regional pubs this month to dish up their most delicious steak sandwich as part of a Statewide competition

Ezra Kaye

Oliver Drinan, 10, battles with cystic fibrosis.

A rose for a causePremiumFamily battling cystic fibrosis calls on community help

Buying a rose from a South West family battling an incurable disease could help end Cystic Fibrosis suffering by raising funds for research. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Shire of Capel has approved the development of an ALDI supermarket in Dalyellup.

ALDIPremiumCapel Shire approves Dalyellup ALDI supermarket development

The Shire of Capel have unaminously approved the development of an ALDI supermarket in the Dalyellup town centre

Ezra Kaye

Dante and Amanda Wornum at the Mother's Day buffet breakfast.

Mother’s DayAnnual Mother’s Day buffet breakfast held on Sunday

The annual Mother’s Day buffet breakfast was held on Sunday at the Sanctuary Golf Resort to give mums a special morning. 

Sofia Fimognari

The access bridge leading into Acreage Estate in Dalyellup has been closed since 2023.

Acreage EstatePremiumPremiumFires flaring up in Dalyellup generate community concern

Maintenance delays to repair the sole access bridge of a South West subdivision, and the flaring up of underground fires, have left local residents enraged and scared

Bunbury Mother's Day Classic.

FundraisingBunbury walkers raised money this Mother’s Day

The tenth annual Mother’s Day Classic was held on Sunday morning to raise money for breast and ovarian cancer. 

Lucy Scott, Year 10, at South West Careers Expo.

Careers ExpoSouth West Careers Expo a hit at Bunbury Catholic College

Students in the South West got the chance to explore future career pathways on Wednesday at the 16th annual Careers Expo. 

Busselton have made an impressive start to the SWFL women’s season.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies women’s side shut out Tigers in big win

Busselton continued an impressive start to the South West Football League women’s season by shutting out South Bunbury in a 61-point victory at Bovell Park on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

South Bunbury have now lost two consecutive games.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Reigning premier Tigers lose second consecutive game

Reigning South West Football League premiers South Bunbury suffered their second loss in a row on Sunday, losing to Busselton by 22 points at Bovell Park.

Josh Kempton

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Adam Lusk was jailed for 28 years.

Courts & JusticePremiumVile serial rapist contests conviction and jail term

Adam Lusk, the former soldier who filmed himself raping multiple women after drugging them, is appealing his conviction and colossal 28-year jail sentence.

Rebecca Le May

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

HEDLAND COUNCIL PremiumTensions flare at Port Hedland council meeting

The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.

Madelin Hayes

Tara Michelle Enoka received the stern caution after she asked Joondalup Magistrates Court to postpone her sentencing, delaying the already-protracted matter yet again.

Courts and justicePremiumPremiumPerth’s alleged cancer scammer given stern caution in court

An aspiring boxer accused of pocketing almost $37,000 in donations after falsely claiming she was battling cancer says she wants to return the stolen cash but doesn’t know how.

Clare Connor was assaulted by a driver on the way home from a night out in Perth.

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PremiumExtremes Perth women take to protect themselves from attacks

Perth women are carrying tasers, aerosol insect repellent and sharp hair pins in their handbags to guard themselves against potential attackers and feel safe our streets.

The construction site behind Santa Maria College in Attadale.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumTwo men rushed to hospital after construction incident

Two men have been rushed to hospital after a fall at a school building site on Saturday. 

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Albany detectives and police attended the Spencer Park address on Sunday morning.

WA newsPremiumDetectives still investigating early morning house fire

Albany detectives are still investigating a house fire in Spencer Park that they believe was lit in the early hours of Sunday morning, where a front window on the residence was smashed and a room set alight. 

Jacki Elezovich

The Mid West lacked specialists in several critical, life-saving fields.

HealthMid West still missing key specialist care, report finds

Only about 10 per cent of the specialists working in regional WA are based in the Mid West, covering less than half of surveyed specialties, according to a new report.

Josephine Hingst

Peter Gledhill was fined for shooting a child's drone out of the sky over his property in Mingenew.

Regional WAPremiumIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Man takes down child’s drone

A trigger-happy former Mingenew councillor has faced court after shooting a seven-year-old girl’s drone out of the sky.

Josephine Hingst

New Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley expressed her support of the live export trade.

live exportPremiumPremiumSussan Ley affirms support of live sheep export industry

Newly elected Federal opposition Leader Sussan Ley has affirmed her support of the live sheep export industry, saying it should come as no surprise to Western Australian farmers.

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

HEDLAND COUNCIL PremiumPremiumTensions flare at Port Hedland council meeting

The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.

Life Without Barriers child and family practitioner Danica Clow.

Fostering supportGeraldton foster care program calls for community support

A national not-for-profit organisation, Life Without Barriers, is appealing to the Geraldton community to consider becoming foster carers, as the need for supportive, family-based care continues to grow.

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

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

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New small business commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan.

State politicsCommentsPremiumKey player in Nicheliving saga appointed small business boss

The head of WA’s building watchdog who stripped embattled builder NicheLiving of its registration has been appointed small business commissioner.

Oliver Lane

Doctors are in open revolt against the State Government’s new gun laws, refusing to conduct the health assessments people need to get a firearm licence.

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Huge responsibility’: Doctors hit back over new gun laws

Doctors are in open revolt against the State Government’s new gun laws, refusing to conduct the health assessments people need to get a firearm licence.

Ben Harvey

The man had more than just a few flutters on Ladbrokes using his company credit card, paying some of the cash back but ultimately leaving the small firm with a $122,496 loss.

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PremiumMan who gambled $413,000 of his bosses’ money jailed

A trusted worker who used his employer’s credit card to gamble - even after being found out - was able to ‘craft a convincing lie’ and keep doing it, a Perth court has been told.

Lorraine Lekias is a foster carer who set up a charity called fostering hope. Andrew Ritchie

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRecognition for foster kids’ program founder

A Perth woman whose boundless love for the children in her care inspired her to start a charity from her living room believes everyone can do their bit to foster hope and joy for kids in need.

The birds — who appear on the State’s flag — have been suffering from painful symptoms.

AnimalsCommentsCommentsWA’s iconic emblem animal at risk of mysterious syndrome

WA Wildlife has reported a considerable rise in a mysterious syndrome harming the State’s most iconic bird.

A fundraiser has been set up by Mr McElroy’s sister-in-law to help out the devastated family. 

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Shocking twist in fatal Mother’s Day crash on Forrest Hwy

New details have come to light after a devastating double fatality south of Perth.