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    Rescue chopper rushes man to hospital after major SW crash

  2. ‘Squeezed so hard’PremiumMan avoids jail after sickening choking charges on partner

  3. stepping back Shire president will not run in October

  4. Movies and parties PremiumUnique film experience coming to Bunbury

  5. Record breaking PremiumSouth West ports break records in trade

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Man airlifted to hospital after horror car rollover

The RAC rescue helicopter has rushed a man to hospital after a crash in the South West this morning.

Lauren Price

Heritage concernsPremiumWaroona to host Aboriginal Heritage Act session

South West and Peel landowners will get their chance to learn more about the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act in an education workshop session at the Waroona Memorial Hall on July 31.

Sean Van Der Wielen

New presidentPremiumBrunswick Lions mark changeover

The Brunswick Junction Lions Club held its annual changeover earlier this month at the Sanctuary Golf Resort, with Craig Klumpp the new president.

Sean Van Der Wielen

‘I feel like I’ve lost a son’PremiumSWAS Chief Executive

‘I feel like I’ve lost a son, he wasn’t only an athlete, he was like a son, because I held him in such high regard,’ SWAS chief executive Bernice Butlion says.

Justin Fris

SWFL recapPremiumMagpies and Bulls take care of business

Both sides traded goals during the third quarter, setting up what looked to be a thrilling final quarter.

Justin Fris and Carly Laden

Slight shiftStatus quo for most voters in Bunbury region

Roelands and Peppermint Grove Beach voters are set to be the only ones to experience a change in electorates in 2025 after proposed State voting boundaries were released on Friday.

Sean Van Der Wielen

developing the futurePremiumPremiumShire of Capel announces new Local Planning Scheme

After eight years of meticulous planning, the Shire of Capel has announced the gazettal of its new Local Planning Scheme.

‘Terrible decision-making’PremiumPremiumSW man fined after walking away from car crash

A South West man’s ‘terrible decision-making’ that saw him walk away from a serious single-vehicle car crash has resulted in fines and a licence suspension.

“invigorating and inspiring”PremiumPremiumYouth Parliament gives SW young people a voice

South West students have proven the future is in good hands, with young people from across the region taking part in Youth Parliament earlier this month.

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: The Bunbury teacher giving back to SW sport

Chances are, if you play or have played netball in the South West, you’ll know the name Graham Jones.

Breanna Redhead

Hooray for RelayPremiumIn pictures: Relay for Life South West celebrates 21 years

The Bunbury community came together at the City of Bunbury this week to celebrate 21 years of Relay for Life South West.

Breanna Redhead

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Shares surge PremiumMinRes backs out of $1b lithium Chinese lithium deal

Mineral Resources is looking at sites in South East Asia for a lithium hydroxide plant after quitting a short-lived $1 billion lithium deal with US partner Albemarle to buy into downstream processing in China.

Danielle Le Messurier

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REVEALED: How lucky WA fisherman fought off shark

A WA man has described the dramatic moment he fought for his life after a shark ‘as big as his boat’ lunged at him while spearfishing.

Stuart McGuckin

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Perth bikie held in custody after drug and shotgun bust

A Comanchero bikie has faced court on gun and drugs related charges after gang crime squad detectives raided a home in Perth’s northern suburbs on Wednesday night.

Phil Hickey and Christopher Tan

Country road tragedyPremiumMan killed in tragic crash on remote Mid West road

A man has been killed in a car rollover in WA’s remote Mid West.

Alex Di Rosso

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Hot word! WA cricket can shape Eagles brick-by-brick rebuild

After West Coast decide whether to select Harley Reid or split pick one and negotiate their way through draft and trade week, the Eagles first renovation should be in list management, writes the Snitch.

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Job doneCommentsMatildas find way to win ugly in World Cup opener

It was not pretty, but the Matildas’ Women’s World Cup campaign has begun with a crucial three points as they staved off a determined Republic of Ireland with a 1-0 win at Stadium Australia. 

Ben Smith

‘It’s personal’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumJACK all to say: Simpson fires up the grill on media

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has fended off questions about his purchase of two local Hungry Jack’s stores as ‘nothing to do with coaching’.

WA first policyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBuilders could be hit with Subi’s strict new green home rule

Home builders could soon be required to pass a 100-point green features check to get approval from the City of Subiaco, in a WA-first sustainability policy being considered by the council. 

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CommentsPremiumANALYSIS: Wham, bam... should we be worried about Sam?

On the eve of the Women’s World Cup of her dreams, Sam Kerr’s campaign has begun with a nightmare.

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INTIMATE IMAGES AN OFFENCEPremiumKalgoorlie kids warned about what they share online

Kalgoorlie police are warning children and teenagers to stay safe online and be mindful of what they share, while encouraging parents to help teach wrong from right in the digital world.

Amber Lilley

Serious ChargesTeen sentenced for arming himself with knife off shelf

A fight that escalated into knifes being pulled off store shelves and concrete being thrown at people has resulted in a 16-year-old being sentenced.

Fraser Williams

‘Scaring those around him’PremiumMan jailed for hitting police officer in frightening attack

A Boulder man who hit a police officer in the face with a handcuff which was attached to his wrist has been sentenced to six months in prison.

Madeleine Clark

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PremiumRescue chopper rushes man to hospital after major SW crash

The RAC rescue helicopter has rushed a man to hospital after a horror car crash in WA’s South West.

‘Squeezed so hard’PremiumPremiumMan avoids jail after sickening choking charges on partner

A Donnybrook man who persistently choked his partner over a nine month period - only stopping when a child entered the room - now has a looming jail term for the sickening acts.

Worlds collideCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDenmark meets Denmark at World Cup training session in Perth

A total of nine junior and senior players based from Denmark Soccer Club made the trip up to the city for the opportunity to meet professional players from the 13th ranked team in the world.

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The EconomistPremiumA battery supply chain that excludes China looks impossible

THE ECONOMIST: Green industrial policy and hawkish security policies are clashing.

The Economist

The EconomistPremiumYour employer is (probably) unprepared for AI

THE ECONOMIST: Poor preparation for AI is bad news for your earnings and the broader economy.

The Economist

CNBCPremiumNetflix earnings showcase strength as industry struggles

Netflix added 5.9 million subscribers in the quarter and forecast a similar gain next quarter. The company hardly mentions its fledgling video game business at all in its shareholder note.

Alex Sherman

The EconomistPremiumThe mystery of gold prices

THE ECONOMIST: A fear-and-inflation hedge has failed to hedge against fear or inflation.

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‘Glasgow grin’, ‘Perth City’ face tat: Man’s brush with law

Carnarvon detectives have laid multiple charges after a man they’d just arrested allegedly ingested a quantity of meth — which they suspect was hidden between his buttocks — in the back of a police van.

Phil Hickey

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Terrifying details emerge of man ‘enticing’ girl into car

Witnesses have recounted the shocking moment a young girl was found after being ‘enticed’ into an ‘unknown vehicle’ while she was walking to school in Warnbro.

Lauren Price, Phil Hickey and Shannon Hampton

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CommentsPremiumCountry WA loses seat under electoral boundary re-draw

Regional WA will be stripped of another electorate, with a new seat created in Perth’s quick-growing south-east, under proposed new boundaries for the 2025 State election.

Scouring areaPremiumPremiumPolice hunt for armed bandit after servo robbery

Police are on the hunt for a thief who stormed a service station wielding a weapon in Perth’s south this morning.

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CommentsPremiumThe truth about Australia’s wellbeing may hurt

It’s a noble goal to measure our wellbeing but is Chalmers prepared to be held accountable to these measures?

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How Labor has neglected services in regional WA

On a visit to the Kimberley last week, there were two things that quickly became apparent — the beauty and opportunity of the region stands in stark contrast to the many challenges it is currently facing.

Libby Mettam