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  1. Road safetyPremiumCapes region roads to get $3.8m for safety works

  2. South West transport futurePremiumSouth West high-speed train to Perth a fantasy: expert

  3. ParalympicsPremium‘Bunbury Bullet’ wins Paralympic Games bronze

  4. Aboriginal affairs Aboriginal arborists call for more inclusion

  5. SurfingPremiumMargaret River’s Robinson chasing first world title

HOURS EXTENDEDPremiumTrading hours change officially greenlit for February 1

The State Government has approved extending the City of Albany’s retail trading hours, confirming the changes will come into effect from February 1.

Melissa Sheil

ROOT DAMAGEPremiumFig trees to be removed to save Old Gaol in Albany

Two 40-year-old fig trees are set to be removed from their place next to Albany’s Old Gaol following a report that their roots are damaging the structure’s foundations.

Melissa Sheil

FATAL CRASHPremiumMotorcylist killed in deadly Forrest Highway crash

A 64-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in a Forrest Highway crash, leaving the road and sustaining critical injuries on Tuesday night. 

Amber Lilley

KANGEROO ATTACKPremiumBridgetown Wildlife Rescue founder attacked by kangaroo

A well-loved Bridgetown wildlife carer was brutally attacked by a male kangaroo on a rescue mission of a joey caught in the fence. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Forestry fundingPremiumForestry minister announces funding for former timber towns

A $5 million funding boost has been shared by 65 South West organisations as the State Government looks to support community groups and businesses in former timber towns. 

Daniel Hocking

CrashPremiumUtes damaged in traffic light crash

Two utes were left worse for wear after they collided at the intersection of South Western Highway and Robertson Drive on Thursday afternoon.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Windfarm blowbackPremiumPremiumWA Fishing Industry Council wants details on windfarm zone

Fishing industries, and State and Federal Liberal politicians have reacted with concern and anger following the announcement of a stripped-back offshore wind zone.

South West transport futurePremiumPremiumSouth West high-speed train to Perth a fantasy: expert

A director at Regional Development Australia South West has shot down the chances of a high-speed rail between Perth and the South West.

Reducing threatPremiumPremiumBunbury storm surge barrier set for $8.3m upgrade

The storm surge barrier at the entrance of the Leschenault Inlet is set to receive a more than $8.3 million upgrade after it received funding from the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund last week.

HealthPremiumRamping figures a ‘temperature check’ on system: Reid

The Liberal candidate for Bunbury has described ramping figures at Bunbury Regional Hospital as a ‘temperature check’ of the health system after data showed increasing wait times.

Sean Van Der Wielen

EXCLUSIVE PremiumNo Bunbury candidate yet, says Nationals WA leader

Despite not yet announcing a Nationals WA candidate for the seat of Bunbury, Opposition Leader Shane Love has not discounted the possibility of a local representative as the State election nears. 

Amber Lilley

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Courts and JusticePremiumDentist guilty of drugging, violating Tinder, Bumble dates

A WA dentist on trial for drugging and violating his Tinder and Bumble dates has been found guilty of all but one of the 25 charges against him.

Emily Moulton

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Stoic parents set up foundation after sons’ tragic deaths

Set up by their stoic parents Martin and Debra, it’s hoped the Callum and Jake Robinson Fund will go towards helping people across a wide variety of fields in Australia and the US, where Callum lived.

Phil Hickey

STATE POLITICSPremiumWACOSS calls for free breakfasts, lunches in every WA school

All WA schools should offer free breakfast and lunches for needy students, the WA Council of Social Services believes, as part of more targeted cost-of-living relief for West Australians. 

Dylan Caporn

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LAIDLEY: Why my ex right-hand man’s a perfect fit for Eagles

Danny Daly’s name has not been plucked from obscurity — West Coast have done their homework and understand his body of work in the AFL over an extremely long time, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

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CRIMEThe Perth tip-off that led to accused school shooter

An anonymous tip from someone in Perth’s southern suburbs about a threat to ‘shoot up a middle school’ led US authorities to the home of the 14-year-old accused of being America’s latest mass school shooter.

Lauren Price

MiningCommentsPremiumUp to 300 jobs gone as WA lithium mine mothballed

WA’s mining sector will be hit with more job losses as Arcadium Lithium reveals it will put its Ravensthorpe site on care and maintenance.

Simone Grogan and Adrian Rauso

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PremiumPerth ‘influencer’ and model-for-hire denies sex offence

A model-for-hire and physical trainer who touts himself heavily on social media has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault at his first court appearance.

HousingCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth boasts most desirable family living in the nation

Perth’s southern suburbs have emerged as Australia’s family belt, dominating the top 10 rankings when it comes to quality living. SEE WHERE THEY ARE

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PremiumTeachers limit comments on kids’ reports to reduce workload

Public school teachers have been told to cut comments from students’ reports as part of a red tape blitz, triggering fears of a surge in complaints from parents.

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Bar & BitesPremiumIconic Pinjarra pub prepares to pour first beers since 2008

Closed for 16 long, thirsty years, the historic Exchange Hotel prepares to unveil a 650-capacity venue with a beer garden, gourmet gastropub menu and in-house distillery.

Simon Collins

BLACKSPOT BOOSTERPremiumRegional WA to receive $16 million mobile coverage upgrade

Mobile coverage will be improved along two stretches of highway in WA’s Wheatbelt, Goldfields and Great Southern regions after State and Federal Labor pledged $16 million in joint funding.

Adam Poulsen

Black SpotsPremiumLeaders disappointed after Mid West telecommunications snub

Leaders in the Mid West have expressed their disappointment the region has been overlooked for initial mobile coverage upgrades, after the State and Federal governments announce funding.

Matthew Paddick

Defamation allegationsPremiumPremiumCouncillor wants to sue former mayor for alleged defamation

A Greater Geraldton councillor who threatened to sue the city has now issued a letter to former mayor Shane Van Styn saying he will take legal action unless he is paid $50,000 damages.

ParalympicsZappelli locked and loaded in Paris

Mid West-born sharpshooter Anton Zappelli is locked in on the big stage, competing in the Paralympics in Paris. 

‘tugs on heartstrings’PremiumPremiumTent boxing film Kid Snow put Goldfields scene on big screen

A love story set in the desert against the backdrop of the ’70s tent boxing world will bring scenes from the Goldfields to the big screen this month. 

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CNBC newsPremiumOnly 15 per cent of Gen Z saves a portion of their paycheck

Only 15 per cent of Gen Z regularly puts a portion of their paycheck into a savings account, according to a recent Bank of America survey.

Jade Thomas

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumIt’s easier than ever to make money in spare time: economist

The side hustle boom is happening across every age group, income level and industry in America, data shows.

Megan Sauer

MarketsPremiumLego revenue builds with Fortnite boost

An inflation-fueled sales slump hit the toy industry in the first half of 2024, but one company is gaining market share brick by brick.

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BusinessFed Chair Powell indicates US interest rate cuts ahead

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell laid the groundwork Friday for interest rate cuts ahead, though he declined to provide exact indications on timing or extent.

Jeff Cox

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Tragedy as body pulled from fire in Perth’s southern suburbs

A body has been recovered from a major blaze at a warehouse in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Phil Hickey

NEWSPremiumHorror moment as magpie season kicks off

A chilling video has revealed that the season Aussies dread most has arrived earlier than expected.

Adelaide Lang

WA NewsKalgoorlie cops launch manhunt for 26-year-old man

Police in Kalgoorlie are on the hunt for this man - 26-year-old Domonic Shackleton.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumCharges laid over Sikh temple incident

Police have charged a man with ‘conduct intended to racially harass’ over an alleged incident at a Sikh temple last week.

CrimePremiumPremiumPerth mum charged over alleged kidnapping to go for bail

A Perth mum charged over the alleged kidnapping and assault of a 17-year-old girl is in a schedule two position - meaning she was already on bail for other serious offences - a Perth court has heard.

WA NewsPremiumMan, 23, dies in shocking crash in Perth’s south

A young man has died in a shocking fatal car crash in Perth’s southern suburbs, with police saying the driver was evading their attempted intercept.

Phil Hickey and Caitlyn Rintoul