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  1. Big taskPremiumDunsborough boy braves daily ocean dips for a cause

  2. InstitutionPremiumVasse General Store still serving community a century on

  3. PRISON CHARGES PremiumWorkSafe to prosecute State over Bunbury prison allegations

  4. FootballPremiumSWFL grand final: Five players to watch from both sides

  5. Racketed Top under-14 player struggling to compete without home court

festivitiesPremiumA celebratory bull for milestone festival

The Bull and Barrell Festival’s iconic fire sculpture is set to be a party animal, as organisers celebrate the 21st anniversary of Dardanup’s biggest annual event.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Charity walk PremiumBunbury’s April the brave heart charity walk ambassador

From having open heart surgery at 18 months old during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to now a happy child, April Leete is a brave Bunbury girl. 

Holly Prentice

SoccerPremiumGlory in Bunbury: Risdon’s homecoming ‘really special’

Bunbury product Josh Risdon says having the chance to represent Perth Glory in front of family and friends at the weekend was “really special”.

Josh Kempton

Drinking culture shiftPremiumWA country footy clubs urged to cut binge drinking

A south west football club is backing a new health campaign aiming to address excessive drinking and cultures which enable underage drinking. 

Claudette Rizzi

WEEKEND KICK OFF PremiumJunior soccer players to descend on Bunbury for carnival

More than 1700 junior soccer players will descend on Bunbury at the weekend for the Kambarang Bunbury Junior Soccer Carnival. 

Amber Lilley

House That!CommentsPremiumStunning countryside acreage with two homes hits the market

A listed acreage set halfway between Bunbury and Collie highlights the area’s stunning countryside with views that look like they belong in the Austrian Alps.

Kim Macdonald

HockeyPremiumPremiumDisappointment and delight for Dardanup product at Olympics

Dardanup product Jake Harvie has conceded the Kookaburras’ performance at the Olympic Games earlier this year was “disappointing” but said making his debut on sport’s biggest stage was a dream come true.

Breach charge avoidedPremiumPremiumMan on suspended jail term with no licence drove to court

An alleged drug trafficker on a conditionally suspended jail term was caught driving to a court-ordered Community Corrections appointment despite having his licence disqualified. 

more vollies needed Salvo’s get prepared for ‘unpredictable’ emergencies

The Salvation Army have embarked on a 1000-person nation-wide recruitment drive to be on call for potential natural disasters. 

FootballPremiumSWFL women’s: Bulldogs go back-to-back with premiership win

Bunbury claimed their second South West Football League women’s premiership in a row at with a 27-point grand final victory over Busselton at Hands Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumSWFL men’s: Bulldogs survive Dons charge to win prelim final

Bunbury survived a huge late scare from Donnybrook at Hands Oval on Sunday to advance to the South West Football League grand final with a three-point preliminary final win.

Josh Kempton

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Review of two CFMEU officials over criminal pasts

The administrator running the bikie-ridden CFMEU is weighing the future of two senior WA officials whose criminal pasts have dragged the local chapter through the mud.

Ben Harvey

Workplace deathPremiumTributes flow for ‘lovable’ dad killed on freeway worksite

A 35-year-old man who died in a tragic workplace incident at a roadworks site on the Mitchell Freeway has been identified as a father from Ireland.

Lauren Price

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Taggart ready to bury the past in pursuit of lofty ambitions

Adam Taggart is the face of the new-look Perth Glory and last season’s wooden spoon has not dampened his expectations for this year.

Ben Smith

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Sinkhole drama forces Perth grandma from home for two years

Despite being assured of its help, a Perth woman says the Water Corporation has wiped its hands of her after a burst water main caused a massive sinkhole and left her living in a campervan.

Emily Moulton

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CRIMEPremiumDean Gallagher’s son charged with his Salmon Gums murder

Tributes have begun to flow for the man allegedly killed by his own son during a bloody confrontation at a regional roadhouse — on the same day John Gallagher appeared in court on a murder charge.

Tim Clarke

StreamerVideoKenyan star stuns Perth Running Festival field

Kenya’s Paul Eyanae has cruised to a stunning victory in the Perth Running Festival marathon on Sunday, crossing the line almost seven minutes ahead of his nearest rival.

Nick Rynne & Glen Quartermain

Workplace deathPremiumPremiumTributes flow for ‘lovable’ dad killed on freeway worksite

A 35-year-old man who died in a tragic workplace incident at a roadworks site on the Mitchell Freeway has been identified as a father from Ireland.

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CommentsEagles to target experienced assistant to support new coach

West Coast are now targeting a highly experienced assistant coach to support Andrew McQualter just days after he was officially announced as the new leader. 

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CommentsPremiumWalls reveals what Dockers are willing to pay for Bolton

Fremantle list boss David Walls says they won’t overpay to bring Richmond star Shai Bolton but conceded two first-round picks was a fair asking price for the dual premiership star.

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Council Chaos Continues PremiumGavel struck during Port Hedland council meeting

A routine council meeting in Port Hedland descended into chaos during question time as repeated inquiries about mayor Peter Carter’s property ownership led to a heated exchange and a temporary recess.

Cain Andrews

New programPremium$2 million trial to help homeless in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

A two-year pilot program expanding support for homeless people will be trialled in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with the State Government providing $2 million to health service Bega Garnbirringu to run it.

Neil Watkinson

National Family Day Care AwardsChildcare superstar Margaret Yokwe wins Statewide award

Geraldton family day care superstar Margaret Yokwe says she feels incredibly honoured to be one of 13 West Australians recognised at the National Family Day Care Awards.

Craig Duncan

Plan aheadPremiumPremiumDFES encourages early burn-offs as warm weather approaches

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is urging Mid West residents to conduct their planned burns soon ahead of warmer weather conditions.

CBH GROWER STUDY TOURPremiumPremiumAustralian canola making it big in Japan

Australian canola imports into Japan are on the rise, and WA growers got to see first-hand what this means at one of Japan’s biggest edible oil processing companies.

Gold bonanzaPremiumPremiumAuric Mining’s second campaign totals $23.5m in gold sales

Auric Mining has finished its second campaign at the Jeffreys Find mine near Norseman, achieving gold sales of $23.5 million.

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CNBC newsCommentsChina property stocks rally as homebuying restrictions ease

Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday after major cities in mainland China unveiled easing measures to boost homebuyer sentiment, following the central bank’s blitz of policy stimulus.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsCommentsPremium$320,000 a year from Etsy side hustle that cost $60 to start

Emily Odio-Sutton spends just 10 hours a week on her Etsy shops, and often works from her laptop while sitting at her daughters’ gymnastics and swimming practice

Megan Sauer

CNBCPremiumChatGPT creator’s huge loss, chases $217b-plus valuation

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, expects about $US5 billion ($7.2b) in losses on $US3.7b of revenue this year, CNBC has confirmed.

Hayden Field

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWhy this couple in their 40s worth $1.5m are ‘broke’

Ryan earns nearly $205,000 a year as the sole financial provider, and the couple has a net worth of more than $1 million. But they’re stressed about their day-to-day finances.

Kamaron McNair

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Directors of shonky WA building firm fined $50,000

Two former directors of a rogue building company, exposed by The Sunday Times, have been fined $25,000 each for misleading conduct.

John Flint

State PoliticsPremiumLibby Mettam says police should have arrested protester

Police should have arrested a pro-Palestine activist who displayed a poster praising slain terror chief leader Hassan Nasrallah, Liberal leader Libby Mettam has declared.

Bethany Hiatt

WA NewsFamily of dog shot by police says the animal was gentle

The family of a dog shot dead by police in Canning Vale have described their pet as an animal that was just trying to protect its owner.

LottoCommentsCommentsLucky West Aussie wins big in Lotto

A West Australian punter has won in Saturday Lotto’s division one prize pool. 

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Man found & reunited with family after going missing

An 80 year-old man — who doesn’t know Dianella and does not speak English — has been found after sparking a search when he went missing on Sunday morning.

Courts & JusticePremiumFoster parents jailed for almost killing seven-year-old boy

The tragic life and very near death of a seven-year-old boy — whose foster parents inflicted and then ignored life-threatening injuries they had caused him — has been detailed in court.

Tim Clarke