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  1. Collie Big BatteryPremiumBig battery plans for WA’s historic energy centre

  2. Bulldogs@DonsPremiumBulldogs keen to deliver

  3. Serious allegationsPremiumMan charged for assaulting partner in iso in front of kids

  4. Federal electionLiberal election pledge for South West network connectivity

  5. Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumThe perfectly ugly Balingup scarecrow everyone remembers

SWFL 2022PremiumSouth Bunbury and AMR face off in Saturday night blockbuster

Hands Oval is set to be the stage for a Saturday night blockbuster when premiership fancies South Bunbury host reigning premiers Augusta-Margaret River.

Carly Laden

Vehicle fireCar set alight in quiet residential Bunbury street

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a car was set on fire in a residential street in Usher in the early hours of Monday.

Jacinta Cantatore

WANL 2022PremiumJets look to bounce back against Sharks

After suffering the biggest loss of their season so far, the Souwest Jets will be looking to bounce back in a big way when they take on the East Freo Sharks.

Carly Laden

SWNFL 2022PremiumTop-of-the table clash to headline SWNFL round nine

A look at this weekend’s match-ups for round nine of the 2022 South West Netball Football League season.

Carly Laden

Elements up the hillPremiumDownpour could determine result

A low pressure weather system appears likely to park itself over the Collie Recreation Ground during Sunday’s league clash.

Justin Fris

Bowser painSouth West petrol prices set to exceed $2 per litre

South West petrol prices will continue rising, according to the State’s fuel pricing watchdog, the halving of the fuel excise providing little relief for motorists.

Jacinta Cantatore

hockey PremiumPremiumExies ready to build on form

Exies coach Chris Wyatt says his side is ready to turn some promising results against heavyweights of the South West Hockey League into wins as his side prepares for Marist.

FootballPremiumPremiumHawks depth on display in reserves

There is no greater sign of the depth of Augusta-Margaret River than the current SWFL reserves ladder, while colts reigning premiers Carey Park make strong start to defending their flag.

FootballPremiumPremiumFinals on the line for Panthers and Boomers

A loss on Sunday will make it a lot harder for either Carey Park or the Eaton Boomers to make finals in 2022.

Federal electionLiberal election pledge for South West network connectivity

Forrest MHR and Liberal Party candidate Nola Marino has reaffirmed her commitment to improve network connectivity across the South West, days away from the Federal election.

Jacinta Cantatore

Federal ElectionLabor election commitment to improved mobile phone coverage

Labor’s candidate for Forrest has made an election pledge to improve a notorious mobile reception black spot along Forrest Highway.

Jacinta Cantatore

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ongoing tensions PremiumCops explore whether ‘rival bikies’ behind home invasion

Simmering tensions between rival bikies is being probed by gang crime squad detectives as a possible motive behind an attempted home invasion near the Perth Hills on Tuesday night.

Phil Hickey

Relaxed rules CommentsPremiumBali boost as COVID restrictions ease for holiday-makers

Vaccinated travellers to Indonesia - including WA’s favourite overseas holiday destination Bali - will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘Concerning’ moveCommentsPremiumActiv bombshell: Hundreds of disabled people to lose jobs

WA’s biggest disability service provider is closing large-scale industrial work sites it has run for 70 years, likely leaving hundreds without employment along with support staff.

Rebecca Le May

Regional News

funding failPremiumOpposition cites no funding allocation for Margs Hospital

The Opposition has unloaded on the State’s Labor Government and local members including Jane Kelsbie for failing to support the Margaret River region.

Warren Hately

Lend a hand PremiumLocals encouraged to vote and work for Federal election

WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent told the Kalgoorlie Miner she hopes people get behind the Federal election and put their hand up to staff struggling polling booths.

Amber Lilley

Stage Left on showPremiumTheatre fans to be shocked and delighted by new production

Taking to the stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and next, the production takes a deep dive into the well-known story of Frankenstein, but from the monster’s point of view

Amber Lilley

‘Despicable behaviour’PremiumPremiumJail for partner assault which ‘could have killed’ baby

A man who repeatedly punched his partner as she held their 11-month-old baby in her arms has been told by a Kalgoorlie magistrate his ‘despicable behaviour’ could have resulted in the death of his baby.

Federal electionElection Q&A: The nine candidates for O’Connor

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Bail refusedPremiumPremiumBail refused for Australind man convicted of family violence

A 24-year-old Australind man awaiting sentencing for a number of family violence offences, including choking his then-partner on two occasions on the same day, has been refused bail.

WA News

Warrant executedPremiumMan on drug charges after police search home

A Carlisle man has been accused of drug dealing after drugs and cash were seized from his home during a police raid.

Brianna Dugan

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Shock poll result predicts Labor win in Pearce

Labor is on track to pick up the must-win WA seat of Pearce, a poll commissioned by the Opposition has revealed.

Peter Law

‘Despicable behaviour’PremiumPremiumJail for partner assault which ‘could have killed’ baby

A man who repeatedly punched his partner as she held their 11-month-old baby in her arms has been told by a Kalgoorlie magistrate his ‘despicable behaviour’ could have resulted in the death of his baby.

‘Tight as a drum’PremiumPremiumThe dark side of WA’s ‘amazing’ 13-year unemployment low

For WA employers, having the nation’s tightest jobs market is creating a hiring headache, with some roles staying vacant for months and companies deciding against taking on new projects.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumArgonauts boss splashes $6m on luxurious riverfront mansion

Greg Southee has taken a step up the ladder in the property world, just as he has in the business world.

House That! CommentsPremiumAussie hockey legend reaps $2.55m in move to Brisbane

WA has said goodbye — or at least see you later — to one of the greatest Australian sportsmen of our time.

Kim Macdonald