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  1. AFL Grand FinalPremiumJetta says grand final a reward for ‘tough times’

  2. housing the youthPremiumNew Bunbury youth crisis centre in the works

  3. FootballPremiumHawks journey a grand family tradition for pair

  4. AFL grand finalPremiumThe South West’s biggest ever grand final moments

  5. give a damn, give a canPremiumSW students dig deep for those in need

Review dismissedPremiumSubdivider loses Shire tree review

A private subdividing company has lost its claim the Shire of Dardanup unlawfully added a contract condition over who was supposed to provide trees for newly subdivided land.

Carly Laden

Open InvitationCommentsPremiumManjimup Shire president letter to the the Premier

Manjimup Shire president Paul Omodei has penned a letter to Premier Mark McGowan to invite him to Manjimup to address the community over the State Government’s decision to end native logging by 2024.

Ben Loughran

Foodie festival cannedCommentsGourmet Escape axed for second year running

WA foodie festival Gourmet Escape has been canned for a second year, with organisers blaming travel restrictions.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Scapegoat’ claimsPremiumMinister, mill owner at loggerheads over forestry ban

WA Forestry Minister Dave Kelly says the native forest industry’s biggest player warned it would close down this year without almost $26m of Government funding.

Jenne Brammer

shocking allegationsPremiumBunbury man faces court over child sex abuse charges

A 56-year-old South West man has been charged for uploading videos of toddlers and young children being molested on social media, as child abuse-related charges skyrocket in WA.

Daryna Zadvirna

Homicide investigationDouble murder: Police called to South West home

WA’s South West has been rocked by another tragedy with police questioning a man after two people were found dead at a home in Capel.

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Bunbury tragedyPremiumPremiumTributes flow for ‘beautiful’ cyclist killed in crash

Heartbroken members of WA’s cycling community have paid tribute to a ‘beautiful soul’ who was killed after being struck by a bus with school children on board in Bunbury this week.

FootballCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHay, look at me now

Bunbury’s Cameron Hay is making a habit of standing up in big games after being awarded the Don Punch MLA Trophy after a three-goal performance in the SWFL reserves decider.

FootballPremiumPremiumThree-word analysis of every Magpie and Hawk

From standout performances to a Sunday afternoon they would rather forget, South Western Times journalist Jackson Barrett has given a three-word analysis of every single player in the SWFL.

AFL Grand FinalPremiumJetta says grand final a reward for ‘tough times’

He might have endured his fair share of “tough times” during his early days at Melbourne, but the football story of Bunbury’s Neville Jetta is about to be brought full-circle.

Jackson Barrett

soccerCommentsPremiumHay Park produces perfection

The undefeated Hay Park premier women’s side have completed the clean sweep, winning every major trophy on offer in 2021.

Luke McPherson

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Town in mourningPremiumYork crash victim revealed as beloved bus driver

The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.

Michael Traill

Murder chargeCommentsPremiumIdentity of woman accused of stabbing murder revealed

A woman accused of stabbing and killing a man at an apartment in Perth’s east has faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder.

Brianna Dugan

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FMG’s trouble at topPremium
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Fortescue bonus cuts in spotlight

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is battling to stave off more resignations of key senior Fortescue Metals Group staff upset over a $50 million cut to their executive bonus scheme, sources say.

Stuart McKinnon

Regional News

‘I was set up’PremiumBoxing coach acquitted on teen hot tub sex charges

A Geraldton football player and ex-youth boxing coach has been acquitted after being accused of twice sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in his hot tub last year.

Phoebe Pin

Guilty pleasPremiumConfessed meth dealer awaits sentencing

An Albany methamphetamine dealer has pleaded guilty to eight counts of offering to sell or supply the illicit drug.

Kellie Balaam

Drugs and violencePremiumMan jailed for ‘chilling’ DV attacks in Great Southern

The court was told the assaults occurred across the Great Southern in towns including Lake King, Kojonup, Ongerup and Gairdner.

Kellie Balaam

Taser arrestPremiumPremiumPolice taser man during Denmark altercation

A man was allegedly drunk and acted aggressively towards police officers when they were called to the Denmark Hotel about 8.50pm on September 17.

Town in mourningPremiumPremiumYork crash victim revealed as beloved bus driver

The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.

Bunbury tragedyPremiumPremiumTributes flow for ‘beautiful’ cyclist killed in crash

Heartbroken members of WA’s cycling community have paid tribute to a ‘beautiful soul’ who was killed after being struck by a bus with school children on board in Bunbury this week.

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BreakingTwo people found dead inside home

A 47-year-old man has been taken into custody and detectives are on their way to a property where two people were found dead.

James Hall

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Green light for Perth grand final after zero new cases

WA appears to have avoided a COVID outbreak after a sick NSW truck driver sparked fresh fears this week, with the Director General of Health in this State expecting the big game to proceed as planned.

Briana Fiore

Shore thingPremier gets Shore Leave

Premier Mark McGowan was in town to see the unofficial start of the Shore Leave Festival last night, saying the festival would be an opportunity to shine a spotlight on Geraldton and the Mid West.

Local tunesRATSALAD kick out the jams

Homegrown rockers RATSALAD launched their latest single, 50km, with an electric show at the Freemasons Hotel on Saturday night. Where were you?

Beach banMoore plans still to come

A survey on the state of Point Moore’s eroded beachfront has sparked a wave of public reaction, getting more than 700 responses.

Rain freeCommentsPristine weather kicks goals for Perth grand final

It’s going to be perfect conditions for tomorrow’s AFL grand final at Optus Stadium, with the Weather Bureau forecasting partly cloudy but rain-free skies for the first-ever decider played in Perth.

Troy de Ruyter