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  1. happy feetPremiumBunbury dancers shine in new WA youth company

  2. homelessness crisisPremiumBunbury’s ‘tent city’ grows as housing supply dwindles

  3. ‘Moose’ hunting goldZalewski hunts South West’s first gold in 17 years

  4. fierce competitionPremiumRent seekers hit hard as SW housing crisis continues

  5. something’s fishyPremiumTrespass charge for Dalyellup rubbish tip trio

mental health in focusPremiumFunds for Aboriginal support worker to reduce suicide

South West Aboriginal communities are set to benefit from a new support worker who will help tackle the suicide “epidemic” plaguing the State and shine a spotlight on mental health.

Jacinta Cantatore

wet n wildBunbury records wettest July in two decades

Bunbury has officially recorded its wettest July in more than two decades after being drenched by winter storms and heavy downpours last month.

Jakeb Waddell

lights, camera, actionPremiumCinefestOZ inclusion workshop opening new doors

Australia’s top destination film festival will this year bring with it a brand new workshop aimed at boosting screen arts employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Ailish Delaney

report a creepCops up coastal patrols after pervert complaint

Margaret River Police will increase patrols out towards Surfers Point and the coast after unconfirmed reports this week of a pervert exposing himself to women.

brake pulled on ideaPremiumState Gov gives red light to driving test camera idea

The State Government has dismissed a proposal to install video cameras in vehicles used for driving assessments in Bunbury in response to the city’s dismal success rate among learner drivers.

Jakeb Waddell

footballPremiumBrett Maguire commits to second season at Panthers

Carey Park have moved quickly to secure their coaching future, confirming Brett Maguire will remain at the helm until at least the end of next season.

Jackson Barrett

footballPremiumPremiumBattered Eagles fight for finals life against Bunbury

Crippled by an injury crisis which threatens to derail their season, the Collie Eagles are clinging to increasingly slim finals hopes, and need to beat Bunbury on Sunday to stay alive.

footballPremiumPremiumAMR looking to snap 55-year curse

Augusta-Margaret River could be just three weeks away from the first minor premiership of their 55-year history.

Prime locationPremiumPremiumBuilder confirmed for Services Australia building

A builder has been announced for Bunbury’s new $17 million building in the heart of the CBD.

Star’s switchPremiumOrange is the new green: Star makes Scorchers switch

Dunsborough’s Lance Morris is set for a BBL homecoming this summer, with the former Melbourne Stars paceman putting pen to paper at the Perth Scorchers today.

Jackson Barrett

Marine rescueTwo people rescued after boat sinks

Two people have been rescued from waters off the coast of Bunbury this morning after the boat they were in sunk.

Jackson Barrett

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‘Grand theft’PremiumLife of luxury for bikie ‘nominee’ who dug up $500k

Two teenagers — including a Rebels bikie nominee — dug up $500,000 buried in a backyard then ‘squandered’ the cash on luxury items and a Crown hotel stay.

Shannon Hampton

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Schoolboy accused of sexually assaulting three girls

A 15-year-old Perth schoolboy is accused of sexually assaulting three female students, including a claim by one he indecently touched her in class while the teacher was present.

Briana Fiore & Daryna Zadvirna

Changing guardPremiumSpotlight on new wave of bikies looking to flex muscle

WA’s next generation of outlaw motorcycle gang members will be under more heat than ever when a proposal for Australia’s toughest bikie laws is taken to State Parliament next month.

Sarah Steger

Regional News

Missing personCommentsMissing teen last seen near Binningup

Police have raised concerns for the welfare of a teenager who was last seen yesterday morning dropping his sister off at school.

Kasper Johansen

Diggers & DealersCommentsPremiumDiggers & Dealers 2021: Nickel ripple has ‘em abuzz

Western Areas boss Dan Lougher has weighed in on the nickel buzz that has reverberated with predictions the climate is ripe for consolidation and infrastructural development

Jason Mennell

something’s fishyPremiumTrespass charge for Dalyellup rubbish tip trio

Capel police have charged three people from Dalyellup after an alleged trespassing incident at the town’s rubbish tip.

Jacinta Cantatore

Rate riseCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEsperance rate pain but capital gain

Shire of Esperance residents will be slugged with a 3 per cent rate rise in the Shire’s latest budget, but they can expect to see plenty of capital works and road improvements during the next year

homelessness crisisPremiumPremiumBunbury’s ‘tent city’ grows as housing supply dwindles

Members of Bunbury’s homeless community continue to camp out in force at a make-shift “tent city” in the CBD as the vulnerable group is left out in the cold with nowhere else to turn.

‘Very relieved’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSuburban ‘drug den’ gutted after years of trouble

A dilapidated house used as a drug den by squatters in the heart of Mandurah has been gutted by its frustrated owner — to the relief of long suffering neighbours.

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Court showdownPremium‘Potential’ passes muster in ASIC feud with Wilson

The corporate watchdog has enjoyed another points victory over former sandalwood investment promoter Frank Wilson ahead of their final showdown.

Neale Prior

Output curbsPremiumIron ore plunges on fears of China production cuts

The price of iron ore has dropped sharply overnight over fears of further output restrictions at steel mills in China, which has proposed production cuts in the second half to curb carbon emissions.

Danielle Le Messurier

Major acquisitionPremiumPremiumFamily Zone in $146m capital raising to buy UK firm

Perth-based cyber safety company Family Zone has launched a $146.4 million capital raising to fund the acquisition of UK digital safety technology firm Smoothwall for £75.5 million ($142m).

Sexual assaultHistorical rape charges laid against Armadale man

A 35-year-old man from Armadale has been accused of raping a teenage boy more than 10 years ago.

Ten out of tenThe West dominates nominations for press awards

The West has scooped 10 nominations in the annual national Mumbrella Publish Awards, including Brand of the Year and Editor of the Year as well two of the five finalist spots in Podcast of the Year.

Armed hold-upEden Hill handy mart robbed at knife-point

Two men wearing masks and armed with a knife robbed a small convenience store in Perth’s northern suburbs overnight.

Sarah Steger