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    ‘Vibe’ not enough in maternity hospital backflip

  2. ‘they deserve respect’CommentsPremiumWheelie bins set to sit on kerbs as WA garbos go on strike

  3. WAFL WatchPremiumBest of the South West on display in WAFL season-opener

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  5. AFL WatchPremiumGinbey still on learning curve

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: The SW man keeping Italian culture alive

Bunbury local and former politician the honourable Giovanni Mario “John” Castrilli OAM has been a guiding light for the West Australian Italian community since first migrating to the country in 1954.

Breanna Redhead

Hop to itPremiumTwo-day festival celebrates the west’s best hops

Rocky Ridge, Beerfarm, Artisan and Nowhereman among top WA breweries showcasing freshest, hoppiest, limited release beers at inaugural event.

Simon Collins

medal-winning performanceHarvey bowler makes mark on world stage

Harvey’s Calvin Rodgers has come home with gold in the B3 Mixed Pairs and silver in the B3 Men’s Singles at the International Blind Bowlers Association Championships held last month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Just marriedCommentsPremiumCricketer Mitch Marsh’s stunning South West wedding

Photos from the newlywed’s friends and family have flooded social media, providing a glimpse into the couple’s wedding celebrations over the Easter long weekend. SEE THE PICS

Kellie Balaam

Heroic rescueVideoSurfer lucky to be alive after near-death incident in water

A surfer is lucky to be alive after being knocked unconscious by his board on a big wave at one of WA’s most popular beaches.

Lachie Byrne and Claire Sadler

Heart healthPremiumCardiac health boost for South West patients

The journey to recovery from suffering a heart attack to returning to everyday life can be a long road, but one that will could have less distance to travel for regional cardiac patients.

Jacinta Cantatore

Bunbury Magistrates CourtPremiumPremiumBunbury woman dodges jail for shopping centre attack

A 24-year-old woman who brutally bashed a teenager in a Bunbury shopping centre has evaded prison for the “rather vicious” attack.

smart tech shipping lanePremiumPremiumHistorical ports network receives national recognition

Southern Ports has been awarded at a national level for making leaps into maritime management’s digital-technology future.

Running for a causePremiumPremiumMarathon runner running to raise money for earthquake appeal

As Bunbury gears up for its annual running festival this weekend, a Perth marathon runner is taking the opportunity to run for a cause.

SWFL 2023PremiumBunbury to return from two weeks off with eyes on the prize

After having two weeks off, Bunbury are set to return to the football field with their eyes on the prize as they chase their first win of the season.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2023PremiumBunbury, HBL look to build momentum

As the South West Football League gets set to return from the Easter bye, Bunbury and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault are both looking to continue building momentum.

Carly Laden

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WATCH THE VIDEOVideoCommentsPremiumBaysie Bridge’s biggest little fan watches an icon fall

Bayswater resident and construction enthusiast Henry Buccilli, 4, had a front row seat to the action on Saturday, dressed in his workwear and a hard hat. 

Kate Phillips

Buy Buy HomeCommentsPremiumIs this $8.5 million listing Perth's most expensive duplex?

A stunning lock-up-and-leave duplex in Claremont tops an incredible array of high-end Perth property listings worth checking out this week.

Raquel de Brito

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New FSH maternity hospital site already hell for patients

Queues of cars stretching 100m from Fiona Stanley Hospital entrances have sparked concern that adding a new maternity hospital to the already under-pressure precinct will only exacerbate the parking mayhem.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

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How former bikie found redemption after near-fatal shooting

Andrew Geldert's descent into the underworld was straight out of the bikie playbook but that lifestyle almost ended up costing the combat veteran his life.

Ben Harvey

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SEE INSIDE CommentsPremiumApplecross house that ‘inspires’ wins WA’s best home of 2023

Northerly Group Australia has been recognised for building WA’s best home of 2023, taking out the top gong for the Applecross residence in the MBA’s 43rd annual awards ceremony. SEE INSIDE

Kim Macdonald

Quokka jackpot CommentsPremiumMates’ syndicate wins big in WA’s richest race

A syndicate of blue-collar West Australians were left almost speechless after Sydney sprinter Overpass won WA’s richest race, the $4 million The Quokka at Ascot on Saturday. SEE THE PICTURES

Jay Rooney and Kate Purnell

Growing casualty wardCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumUnlucky 13! Eagles’ injury nightmare returns for second year

West Coast’s injury nightmare has returned with a vengeance as three more players join the casualty ward in the space of 48 hours.

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PremiumMy daughter didn’t need to die in Broome helicopter crash

My 12-year-old daughter was fatally injured in a helicopter crash. Amber did not need to die on that day. I did not need to see her face in the window of the helicopter as it spun out of control to the ground.

Claremont killingsPremiumPremiumMystery man captured on CCTV with Jane Rimmer comes forward

The riddle of who made Jane Rimmer laugh the night she was abducted by Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards may finally have been solved.

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WACA ballPremiumIN PICTURES: Narrogin Ag College school ball

The club was decked out with colourful balloons and decorations that bought the Neon 90s-themed ball to life.

Daniel Rooney

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WA’s first endo clinics to form groundbreaking care trial

WA’s first two clinics to treat women with endometriosis are part of a broader trial working out the best way to deal with the painful disease.

Kimberley Caines

Nullarbor MusterPremiumForty years of muster fun at the Nullarbor

Bucking bulls, rodeo clowns, agile horses, live entertainment and a well-stocked bar have been the staples of the annual Nullarbor Muster for several years. 

Amber Lilley

‘Propensity for violence’PremiumPremiumMan with ‘propensity for violence’ avoids jail

A man with a ‘propensity for violence’ who threw a metal chair at his partner after she hid his wallet, has narrowly avoided jail and has been declared a serial family violence offender.

Basketball stadiumPremiumPremiumBasketball stadium redevelopment moves towards construction

The redevelopment of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s basketball stadium is one step closer to reality

Home assaultPremiumPremiumMan denied bail for alleged pot assault on sister

A Geraldton man is alleged to have hit his sister in the face and knocked out her tooth after she stepped in to stop an argument with their mother.

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The EconomistCommentsPremiumHow regulators could take control of the banking system

THE ECONOMIST: As happens after every banking panic, the safety-net is being remade. And so regulators must again confront a profound question: how far into finance should the hand of government reach?

The Economist

CNBCVideoCommentsTwitter let users trade stocks, crypto in push into finance

The partnership marks a rare deal for Twitter since Elon Musk took the reins as CEO after buying the platform for $US44 billion last year.

Ryan Browne

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumUK economy flat in February as strikes and inflation bite

The UK economy flatlined in February as widespread industrial action and persistently high inflation stymied activity.

Elliot Smith

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumBuffett’s trip to Tokyo a ‘stamp of approval’ for Japan

Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett is in Japan and recently revealed that he raised his stakes in the country’s top trading houses, saying he was ‘confounded’ by the opportunity to buy them two years ago.

Jihye Lee

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Casuarina chaosPremiumSix guards injured in shocking prison riot and stand-off

Six guards were injured after juvenile detainees being held in Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison broke out of their cells and caused chaos before climbing onto the roof, sparking a 10-hour standoff.

Shannon Hampton

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WA’s first endo clinics to form groundbreaking care trial

WA’s first two clinics to treat women with endometriosis are part of a broader trial working out the best way to deal with the painful disease.

Kimberley Caines

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CommentsPremiumWorrying number of homeowners not able to afford repayments

Interest rate hikes are starting to bite in WA, with welfare agencies now seeing more in-trouble homeowners.

‘Watched by the world’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Global event’: Exmouth eclipse putting WA on the map

The sun above Exmouth will briefly vanish from the sky on Thursday in a rare hybrid solar eclipse, attracting visitors worldwide for a spectacle that will only happen twice in the next 141 years.

The Claremont MurdersPremiumPremiumCatching a Killer: Inside the hunt for a monster

The former head of the task force whose forward-thinking led to the discovery of key evidence that helped convict Claremont killer Bradley Edwards has spoken about the major breakthroughs for the first time.

SEE INSIDE CommentsPremiumApplecross house that ‘inspires’ wins WA’s best home of 2023

Northerly Group Australia has been recognised for building WA’s best home of 2023, taking out the top gong for the Applecross residence in the MBA’s 43rd annual awards ceremony. SEE INSIDE

Kim Macdonald