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  1. Cannabis caravanPremiumCannabis found in caravan on Dingup property

  2. Cannabis possessionPremiumPerup woman found guilty of cannabis possession

  3. no ‘manpower’PremiumLack of volunteers forces cancellation of major SW event

  4. genetics for the winPremiumGate 2 Plate: Bridgetown family take fourth place overall

  5. Pemberton chose usPremiumSouth West foodie headlines at Truffle Kerfuffle

Awakening of sensesPremiumMy Kitchen Rules star to host dinner at Truffle Kerfuffle

Banksia Bistro executive chef and My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge will be joining the Truffle Kerfuffle in Manjimup for the first time later this month.

Daniel Hocking

SocialsPremiumSocials from Manjimup Art Gallery’s newest exhibition

Noongar Seasons

Daniel Hocking

HockeyPremiumNationals secure win against Cougars during fierce contest

Nationals downed Cougars during week seven of the Warren Women’s Hockey Association on Saturday, scoring an early goal to seal the win.

Melissa Pedelty

netballPremiumMagpies dominate A-grade competition

Magpies walked away with another win in round seven of the Manjimup Netball Association Pool 1 season after defeating Magic 56-42 on Monday.

Melissa Pedelty

footballPremiumBulldogs drown the Roos in round nine

Bridgetown returned after a disappointing loss to Kojonup last week to defeat Boyup Brook by a whopping 135 points during round nine of the Lower South West Football League season.

Melissa Pedelty

Cannabis caravanPremiumCannabis found in caravan on Dingup property

A Dingup woman has been fined after cannabis and drug paraphernalia was found and seized by police in a caravan on her property.

Daniel Hocking

Awakening of sensesPremiumPremiumMy Kitchen Rules star to host dinner at Truffle Kerfuffle

Banksia Bistro executive chef and My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge will be joining the Truffle Kerfuffle in Manjimup for the first time later this month.

New disaster fundPremiumPremiumSouth West shires benefit from new natural disaster funding

The Lower South West is set to benefit heavily from round one of the Federal Government’s new funding initiative intended to protect communities from natural disasters.

Cannabis possessionPremiumPremiumPerup woman found guilty of cannabis possession

A Perup woman has been fined after police caught her with cannabis twice.

SHAMEFULPremiumFines for woman who drove drunk with kids in car

A Pemberton woman has been fined $1700 at Manjimup Magistrates Court for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Daniel Hocking

for the love of trufflePremiumJake Kellie brings his cooking talent to Manjimup

An acclaimed chef is “really looking forward” to visiting Manjimup for the annual Truffle Kerfuffle where he will showcase Southern Forests produce in a multi-course brunch.

Melissa Pedelty

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Why losing stars like Barrass could be for the best: Hasleby

West Coast defender Tom Barrass has attracted rival interest despite a long-term deal. Paul Hasleby explains why losing a star player like Barrass isn’t disastrous for clubs - especially the Eagles.

Paul Hasleby

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The top 20 schools in WA for mathematics

The first part of The West Australian’s special series on WA’s top schools can be revealed, with two public high schools among the five best in the State for mathematics. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE

Bethany Hiatt

Internal backlashCommentsPremiumABC icon says new bulletin replacement is ‘appalling’

ABC bosses accused by own of ‘thumbing their nose’ at WA as it’s revealed ABC Perth is only allowed to run ‘five WA stories a day’.

Andrei Harmsworth

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Guards accused of savage jailhouse bashing cover-up

A former inmate at Hakea Prison has recalled the shocking moment a guard allegedly dragged him off a chair, pressed his face against the floor and repeatedly punched the back of his head until he passed out.

Sarah Steger

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Tragic scenePremiumPolice investigating man’s death at Perth train station

Police are investigating after a man died at Perth underground train station overnight.

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Woman charged after allegedly stabbing elderly man

A woman has been charged after allegedly stabbing an elderly man in Westminster on Saturday.

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Public appealPremiumPremiumPolice hunt man behind Mandurah supermarket assault

Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a young woman outside a suburban supermarket.

Major pursuitVideoWild high-speed police chase ends in tragic crash

It is the second police pursuit in two days which has ended in a serious crash.

‘Bitterly disappointing’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA workers worst off in country after wages review

WA workers will be $19 worse off than their counterparts around the country following the latest State Minimum Wage revision by the Industrial Relations Commission. 

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ACT CLARITYPremiumHeritage act set to make process more open

Almost nothing will change for mining and pastoral workers, with the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act only set to make processes more open, says WA Labor MLC Kyle McGinn. 

Amber Lilley

A complex systemKalgoorlie-Boulder ACHA meeting provides info to miners

The State Government attempted to clarify Aboriginal cultural heritage laws at a meeting in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Friday as concerns continued to be raised two weeks out from the Act’s implementation.

Elena Morabito

“Cumbersome regulatory processes”Esperance Aboriginal Corporation raises concerns about ACHA

The organisation holding native title in the Esperance region says it shares concerns about the “workability” of the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021.

Elena Morabito

‘Exposed his organs’PremiumPremiumWoman allegedly slashes man with knife to defend her father

A 20-year-old woman who allegedly slashed a man with a knife while defending her father during a fight at a home in Albany on Thursday has been granted bail. 

Guilty PleaPremiumPremiumGuilty plea for abusing girl, 12, at Batavia Motor Inne

A man has admitted to indecently dealing with a 12-year-old girl at the derelict Batavia Motor Inne. 

Charge upgradedPremiumPremiumUpgraded charge laid for death of woman in Leonora

A woman has faced a Kalgoorlie court over the manslaughter of a 34-year-old woman in Leonora after an earlier charge was upgraded.

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CNBCVideoCommentsAI poses human extinction risk on par with nuclear war

Artificial intelligence may lead to human extinction and reducing the risks associated with the technology should be a global priority, industry experts and tech leaders stated in an open letter.

Sheila Chiang

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: New housing crisis brews, and it’s not what you think

Housing markets are undergoing a fundamental shift because of higher mortgage rates. Against this backdrop, some — including a Big Short investor — fear the real estate sector is overlooking a systemic issue.

Sam Meredith

CNBCVideoCommentsHow much of AI is just hype? A bull and a bear face off

Artificial intelligence has taken the investing world by storm. But it’s also had its detractors, and some analysts have warned of the risks of investing in AI. Should you jump on the trend or stay sceptical?

Weizhen Tan

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumTop CEOs on what they expect next from the economy

Infrastructure legislation and the Inflation Reduction Act are resulting in heavy industry investment levels that defy a typical economic downturn.

Eric Rosenbaum

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Ongoing investigationsCommentsPremiumSEE THE PICS: Rio’s autonomous train derailment sparks probe

Footage has emerged of as many as 30 derailed wagons from a Rio Tinto train that left the tracks in WA’s Pilbara.

Alex Di Rosso

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REVEALED: Identity of 19yo alleged Lockridge killer

The man arrested and charged with the murder of Patrik Weiss, whose body was found in suspicious circumstances at his Lockridge home on Monday, has been revealed.

Anneke De Boer, Shannon Hampton and Jonathon Nolan

‘Hidden secret’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Kings Park of the north’ to get breathtaking makeover

A heritage-listed winery in Perth’s northern suburbs will undergo a multi-million dollar conversion into an eatery as part of a broader revamp of a local park.

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PremiumMotorbike rider dies after colliding with bus in Greenmount

Major crash detectives are investigating a fatal crash after a motorcycle collided with a bus in Perth’s eastern suburbs Saturday.

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PremiumWoman charged after allegedly stabbing elderly man

A woman has been charged after allegedly stabbing an elderly man in Westminster on Saturday.

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Historic new nurse-to-patient ratios to begin at PCH

Historic new nurse-to-patient ratios will begin at Perth Children’s Hospital on July 17 — two years after the tragic death of seven-year-old Aishwarya Aswath.

Joe Spagnolo