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Key Assets WA State director Brenda Yelland, Kwaba Bidi cultural practice lead Elsie Penny and SWAMS board member Michelle Munns.

SWAMSPremiumKwaba Bidi hub gets new home in Bunbury

A Bunbury early interventions and family support service hub officially opened its new home on Spencer Street last week. 

Sofia Fimognari

Boyup Brook’s Matthew Thompson kicks for goal,

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Reigning premier Roos beat Bulldogs

Reigning Lower South West Football League premiers Boyup Brook produced their best performance of the 2025 season on Saturday, beating Bridgetown by 25 points at Bridgetown Sports Oval.

Josh Kempton

Heart-shaped feijoa in Manjimup.

WA newsSouthern forest region’s growers successful feijoa season

A heart-shaped feijoa found in a Manjimup grower run competition has set the season harvest off in good spirits. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Graeme Peirce speaks during the dawn service at Lake Towerrinning, Moodiarrup.

Anzac DayAussies attend Anzac Day events across regional WA

Tens of thousands of West Australians across regional Western Australia have attended Anzac Day dawn services and other commemorative events to remember the sacrifices of those who have served the country.

Melissa Pedelty, Josephine Hingst, Cain Andrews and Craig Duncan

East coast cyclist Tamika Smith traversed the Munda Biddi trail through the Warren Blackwood region.

MUNDA BIDDIPremiumWarren Blackwood locals welcome rider cycling Munda Biddi

An east coast rider cycling a section of the Munda Biddi track through the Warren Blackwood region has inspired locals while showing appreciation to “country” folk for their hospitality. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Shire of Boyup Brook swimming pool.

WaterwiseBoyup Brook swimming pool recognised as being waterwise

The Shire of Boyup Brook has received a waterwise recognition for the town’s swimming pool.

Sofia Fimognari

Two-time Dakar Rally winner Toby Price is entering his first Australian Rally Championship Forest Rally.

Forest rallyPremiumPremiumRally Championship heads to Nannup for Forest Rally

Some of motorsport’s biggest names will be competing in next week’s Australian Rally Championship Forest Rally, to be held in and around Nannup from May 23-25.

Shadow minister for forestry and member for Warren–Blackwood Bevan Eatts.

BUSH FIREFIGHTERSBurns to continue as fire industrial action concludes

State government bush fire fighters have accepted a new pay offer with members to returning to work on prescribed burns and load management in regional areas.

Proposed Change of Use of a Dwelling to a Holiday Accomodation to two properties on Shotter Street in Walpole.

TOURISM ON HOLDCouncil debates on approval on Walpole accommodation

A Walpole couple hoping to host two short-term accommodation dwellings in the region are unable to move forward in the long-term with plans up in the air as council debates approvals. 

Fibre artist Kelly Arcaro.

Regional WAPremiumKalgoorlie artist brings new nature exhibition to Bridgetown

A Kalgoorlie contemporary fibre artist is hosting her first solo exhibition in Bridgetown featuring a series of works based on the Great Western Woodlands.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Manimup’s Cindy Watterson lives with cystic fibrosis.

RESEARCH MATTERSPremiumManjimup local thanks cystic fibrosis research for health

A Manjimup local with cystic fibrosis is raising awareness about the life-threatening disorder ahead of 65 Roses Day. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Doctors are in open revolt against the State Government’s new gun laws, refusing to conduct the health assessments people need to get a firearm licence.

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Huge responsibility’: Doctors hit back over new gun laws

Doctors are in open revolt against the State Government’s new gun laws, refusing to conduct the health assessments people need to get a firearm licence.

Ben Harvey

A fundraiser has been set up by Mr McElroy’s sister-in-law to help out the devastated family. 

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Shocking twist in fatal Mother’s Day crash on Forrest Hwy

New details have come to light after a devastating double fatality south of Perth.

Adam Lusk was jailed for 28 years.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumVile serial rapist contests conviction and jail term

Adam Lusk, the former soldier who filmed himself raping multiple women after drugging them, is appealing his conviction and colossal 28-year jail sentence.

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

HEDLAND COUNCIL PremiumPremiumTensions flare at Port Hedland council meeting

The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.

Tara Michelle Enoka received the stern caution after she asked Joondalup Magistrates Court to postpone her sentencing, delaying the already-protracted matter yet again.

Courts and justicePremiumPremiumPerth’s alleged cancer scammer given stern caution in court

An aspiring boxer accused of pocketing almost $37,000 in donations after falsely claiming she was battling cancer says she wants to return the stolen cash but doesn’t know how.

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Albany detectives and police attended the Spencer Park address on Sunday morning.

WA newsPremiumDetectives still investigating early morning house fire

Albany detectives are still investigating a house fire in Spencer Park that they believe was lit in the early hours of Sunday morning, where a front window on the residence was smashed and a room set alight. 

Jacki Elezovich

The Mid West lacked specialists in several critical, life-saving fields.

HealthMid West still missing key specialist care, report finds

Only about 10 per cent of the specialists working in regional WA are based in the Mid West, covering less than half of surveyed specialties, according to a new report.

Josephine Hingst

Peter Gledhill was fined for shooting a child's drone out of the sky over his property in Mingenew.

Regional WAPremiumIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Man takes down child’s drone

A trigger-happy former Mingenew councillor has faced court after shooting a seven-year-old girl’s drone out of the sky.

Josephine Hingst

New Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley expressed her support of the live export trade.

live exportPremiumPremiumSussan Ley affirms support of live sheep export industry

Newly elected Federal opposition Leader Sussan Ley has affirmed her support of the live sheep export industry, saying it should come as no surprise to Western Australian farmers.

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

HEDLAND COUNCIL PremiumPremiumTensions flare at Port Hedland council meeting

The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.

Life Without Barriers child and family practitioner Danica Clow.

Fostering supportGeraldton foster care program calls for community support

A national not-for-profit organisation, Life Without Barriers, is appealing to the Geraldton community to consider becoming foster carers, as the need for supportive, family-based care continues to grow.

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

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Police are probing a suspicious fire at manufacturing business in Perth’s east.

CrimePremiumCops probe suspicious early morning fire at Perth business

Police are probing a suspicious fire at manufacturing business in Perth’s east.

Jessica Evensen

Stephen Dawson, Regional Development Minister, arrives ahead of the ceremony. The official Swearing-in Ceremony of the new Cook Labor Ministry at Government House. Pictured in the Government House Ballroom. Danella Bevis

WA NewsCommentsWA-first strategy launched to converge medical research

A clinical trials ‘roadmap’ will be launched in Bunbury today that aims to set out a plan to bring together research by universities, hospitals and medical research institutes to improve health outcomes.

Pulse 2025 artist Damien Hoffman and work The 51st State.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumPulse art piece a bitter reflection of homelessness crisis

Damien Hoffman said his art piece, The 51’st State - featured in this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition - portrayed Australia’s bitter rental and homelessness crisis. 

A 3D billboard in the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping precinct showcasing the whale shark and Western Australia.

State politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA tourism market targeted with Walking on a Dream campaign

Western Australia is now being targeted to potential travellers from a key tourism market which has struggled to rebound since the pandemic.

African black sugar ants feed on honeydew secretions from scale insects on a shrub at Bibra Lake. Residents are asked to report suspect sightings to DPIRD.

WildlifeCommentsCommentsLocals told to be on alert as invasive pest runs rampant

‘They are highly invasive in and around buildings and can nest in cardboard, rubbish, building materials, plants and garden waste.’

“On the way to uni I even see people doing their makeup while they’re driving” says 20-year-old Billy Hayes.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWA drivers would rather give up car than lose their phone

Motorists are becoming increasingly selfish and reliant on staying connected with friends, with research revealing more than 40 per cent of drivers would rather give up their car than lose their phone.

Jessica Evensen