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  1. Tokyo 2020PremiumSouth West heroes set to star in Tokyo

  2. Not guilty pleaPremiumBHP rape accused will fight sex assault charges

  3. Major crashPolice investigate Busselton fatal crash

  4. BRUTAL ATTACKPremiumSpud king’s nephew jailed for terrifying home invasion

  5. Noxious speciesPremiumDPIRD warning on dangerous crayfish

Regional tourPremiumRock duo Holy Holy coming to South West

Australian indie rock duo Holy Holy are set to bring their electric sounds to the South West later this year as part of a national tour.

Jackson Barrett

RevokedCommentsPremiumECU strips honorary doctorate from ex MP Barry House

Edith Cowan University has stripped former MP Barry House of an honorary doctorate for expressing views considered ‘incompatible’ with the university’s values.

Bethany Hiatt

CONTROVERSIAL RELIGIOUS forumPremium‘Hate spreading’ Christian group coming to Bunbury

A conservative Christian organisation linked to supporting controversial figures such as Israel Folau has been slammed by a leading South West LGBT+ group for planning to bring a seminar to Bunbury.

Ailish Delaney & Briana Fiore

Opening upPremiumLove of footy rekindled for Ah Chee

Harvey Bulls recruit Kaine Ah Chee has opened up on the death of his mother, his own suicide attempt and how family and footy have helped him get back on track.

Jackson Barrett

Hand overPremiumLand transfer marks start of native title settlement

The biggest native title settlement in Australian history has commenced in the South West, with the first parcel of up to 320,000 hectares of land transferred to Noongar traditional owners.

Jackson Barrett

Small businessShop-local campaign gives “lifeblood” to small towns

“As we all know our small and family-owned businesses are the lifeblood of our local communities.”

Jacinta Cantatore

Regional resources rewardsMiners’ $3b region boost

A major survey of resource industry companies has found the Peel and South West economies benefited from almost $3 billion from the sectors, a finding welcomed by the Peel Chamber of Commerce.

opinionHaving the basics helps on trek to success

It may not be a watershed moment, but one in a series of small turning points that are slowly but surely bringing women into sporting realms that weren’t options even five years ago.

Phishing hackHarvey email phishing scam

WA’s consumer affairs agency is warning South West residents to be vigilant after the region’s peak irrigation co-operative was targeted by an email scam.

FootballPremiumFun-first Panthers not finals focused

Mathematically, Carey Park are still a chance to play finals footy in 2021, but coach Brett Maguire says the Panthers are just focused on playing with flair.

Jackson Barrett

footballPremiumDittmar stars as South West’s best star in trial

Margaret River Hawks product Kade Dittmar has rubber-stamped his AFL draft credentials, with a best-on-ground showing in a trial game between the State under-19s and 17s.

Jackson Barrett

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The cheap, cheerful and thoroughly scrumptious drop has triumphed over more than 700 Australian red wines.

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WATCH THE TALK HERECommentsPremiumThe 7yo Aussie TED Talker who hopes to change the world

Molly Wright has given a powerful speech on the importance of the first five years of life, at the opening session of the public-speaking behemoth's first event in more than two years.

Rhianna Mitchell

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Green hydrogen: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Hydrogen is predicted to be a $12 trillion industry by 2050. We investigate how WA is leading the way in harnessing the element that helps make life possible into a profitable green power source.

Josh Zimmerman

Regional News

Funnyman passes awayVideoCommentsLegendary comic John ‘Strop’ Cornell dies aged 80

Australian comedian John Cornell — best known as Paul Hogan’s sidekick Strop — has died after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Jackson Barrett, Tiffanie Turnbull, Jenny Tabakoff & Troy de Ruyter

Geraldton bail fightPremiumAccused ‘main player’ dealer arrested after phone-tap

Police are fighting for a Geraldton man — accused of being one of the ‘main players’ in the local meth scene — to remain behind bars, arguing the safety of the community is at risk.

Liam Beatty

HARD BORDERCommentsPremiumEucla hotel adapts to hard border once again

The Eucla Motor Hotel’s owner says WA’s hard border with South Australia is “frustrating but understandable” as the business continues to battle through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tom Robinson

SETTLEMENT STRUGGLECyclone Seroja claims hit $245m

While the majority of properties are believed to have been assessed, more claims are set to join the 8149 already lodged with insurance providers.

Set alightCommentsCommentsVehicle set alight outside a Pilbara station

Karratha Police are calling for witnesses who may have seen the incident overnight which left a car damaged and possibly written off.

strong yearCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNorthern Star strong year after $16b Saracen merger

Northern Star Resources rounded off the 2020-21 financial year in style after delivering a strong fourth quarter as it bedded down its $16 billion merger with Saracen earlier in the year

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All-starsCommentsJordan, Pippen star in new Luc Longley doco

Basketball greats Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen will head an A-list cast in a two-part series centring on the life of their former Chicago Bulls teammate, WA’s Luc Longley.

Steve Butler

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Bowling alley & video arcade for adults to open in CBD

The city centre — long derided for its lack of excitement — is on the cusp of an arcade-game and bowling alley-led revival thanks to a multimillion-dollar vote of confidence in Perth.

Kim Macdonald

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Fit for kingsCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumKings Park ‘open to consider’ cable car concept

A new five-year master plan for Kings Park does not rule out the prospect of a cable car link to the Swan River.

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CommentsPremiumUber tax rakes in whopping $85 million for State Govt

The State Government has raked in more than $85 million from its controversial Uber tax scheme – but it wants another $35 million before the tax ends.

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Pleas ignoredCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumInside the tortured mind of a broken WA cop

A ‘mentally broken’ police officer tormented by nightmares that have finally driven him out of the force after almost three decades claims WA Police have ignored his pleas for help.

Bush legendsCommentsPremiumThe starry-eyed country town revealing space’s secrets

Beneath the quirky secrecy of a bush plot filled with space radars in the heart of WA’s Mid West, lies a love story with equal intrigue.

Steve Butler