Regional WA

Suspects detainedIndonesia terror bust: 72 arrested

In a major counter-terrorism operation, Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 suspected terrorists – including in Bali. And among the items seized was an Osama bin Laden terrorist guide book.

Ondy Harvard in Indonesia

Exclusive‘I felt betrayed’: The mentor who failed Jubelin

When Gary Jubelin needed to get away from it all he turned to combat sports and then meditation, but his mentor and friend ended up not being who he professed to be.

Claire Harvey

ExclusiveJubelin shock: ‘I’d rather go to jail than pay a fine’

He dedicated his career to catching killers and ended up facing court over his tactics. But ex-Detective Gary Jubelin would rather go to prison than pay a fine for doing his job. His explosive comments come before the release of Jubelin’s new book, I Catch Killers.

Claire Harvey

Exclusive‘Jubes, I need you to sort this out’ - What went wrong in Tyrrell case

Crucial clues trampled, competing police priorities and a ‘pure evil’ paedophile - Gary Jubelin reveals the troubled history of the William Tyrrell case. Claire Harvey reports.

Claire Harvey

ExclusiveThe women who shaped the life of Gary Jubelin

Gary Jubelin’s new “I Catch Killers” autobiography delves into his personal life and gives insight into the women who have influenced his life and career as well as his relationship breakups.

Claire Harvey

ExclusiveCase that ended career of Australia’s most famous cop

‘Jubes, I need you to sort this out’ ... with these words Gary Jubelin was plunged into the case that would change the course and ultimate end his decorated police career. Read the captivating extract from his “I Catch Killers” autobiography.

Gary Jubelin

ExclusiveStressed Aussie kids turn their backs on school

Students across the country are refusing to go back to school in record numbers after being forced into homeschooling because of the COVID pandemic. It comes as ATAR anxiety ramps up for both students and parents. See expert tips to lower ATAR stress.

Clare Masters

CrackdownThe inside story of ‘Operation Glimfeather’

Drawing on “comprehensive” intelligence reports to put pressure on known criminals, Katanning police say they have driven crime down in the winter months.

Michael Traill

ExclusiveJubelin: My dad bullied me but I loved him

Former top NSW homicide detective Gary Jubelin grew up scared of his father but he learnt to forgive him before his death. Don’t miss exclusive extracts from Jubelin’s explosive autobiography “I Catch Killers” via News Corp websites and papers this weekend.

Claire Harvey

Market dayTown hall markets a hit in Kendenup

Families flocked to the historic town of Kendenup at the weekend to browse some bargains and try some tasty treats.

New leadershipWhole new ball game for CEO

Greg Blycha has been announced as the new chief executive of the Shire of Cranbrook, replacing outgoing boss Peter Northover.

Shannon Smith

Project succeedsOyster reef project a pearler

Oyster Harbour is returning to its former glory with the results of two new oyster reefs built last year exceeding the expectations of researchers.

Shannon Smith

School ProductionA right royal drama

Not wanting to sit on its hands Georgiana Molloy Anglican School has pulled together a drama club to construct a side-splitting production on the life of King Henry and his six wives.

Catherine Massey

BILL GRIPEOPINION: Blood boils at service charges

Grant Woodhams is holding off on paying several bills from State Government agencies until the last minute as he tries to keep his vast fortune (mainly coins in empty coffee jars) as long as possible.

Grant Woodhams

roadsWest Busselton man Yallingup fatal crash victim

West Busselton locals are mourning the death of West Busselton man David James Gravelle after a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday on Wildwood Road in Yallingup.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Top dropsWineries wow expert despite dry conditions

A tough run of conditions for Great Southern wine producers has not stopped dozens of local wineries earning high plaudits in the prestigious 2021 Halliday Wine Companion Awards.

Shannon Smith

HIGHWAY DRAMAHigh-speed Geraldton chase ends in jail term

A man who led police on a high-speed chase through Geraldton in April, reaching speeds of more than 130km/h in a 50km/h zone and running red lights, has been jailed for one year and six months.

Liam Beatty

BLOOM TIMEWildflowers, Skywalk drive Kalbarri tourism surge

The Kalbarri Visitor Centre, already flooded with inquiries since the opening of the Skywalk in June, is being inundated with calls about wildflowers.

Peter Sweeney

opening timesSouth West Health Campus visiting hour fix

The South West Health Campus has changed visiting hours in a bid to further protect patients from infectious viruses, including COVID-19.

didi drives inAnother ride-share option for region

Popular ride-share platform, Didi, launched in Bunbury and Busselton earlier this week and Daniel Leung is among one of the first to register as a driver.

Nicolette Barbas

entertainment rebootLive performances Reboot after closure

Staff at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre have been busy working on a five-week series of Saturday night performances known as Reboot.

Nicolette Barbas

How embarrassingKalgoorlie bike rider crashes trying to escape cops

The incident which occurred last Friday by police, who last weekend seized ten motorcycles in an operation targeting dangerous use of motorbikes

Tom Zaunmayr

Remember themLong Tan event’s days numbered as vet numbers dwindle

With local veteran numbers dwindling and surviving soldiers among those most vulnerable to COVID-19, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Vietnam vet Vic Dale said the future of the annual ceremony was uncertain.

Phoebe Pin

Big stageStudents represent Kalgoorlie in WA debating comp

John Paul College’s Alaxandrea Slade and Mary Gough have been selected to participate in the next round of United Nations Youth Australia’s WA Evatt Trophy Competition.

Phoebe Pin