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  1. CEMETERY THEFT PremiumGreenbushes cemetery toilet theft still a mystery

  2. FUELPremiumRoad trains to carry heavier fuel loads to regional WA

  3. CAMPDRAFTPremiumSouthern Forest Campdraft celebrates 10 years of competition

  4. BasketballPremiumTough contests and momentum swings in first week of finals

  5. HISTORYPremiumZinnecker Garage site hosts Bridgetown’s new EV charger

Elfrieda Linz receiving her award from DFES commissioner Darren Klemm and Minister for Emergency Services Paul Papalia.

DFESPremiumPemberton instructor honoured at State cadet awards

A Pemberton volunteer has been recognised as one of the best youth emergency services instructors in Western Australia, receiving a major honour at the State Awards ceremony at Optus Stadium last week. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Holly Bamess wrestling the ball from the Dribblers.

BasketballPremiumComets are on doorstep of historic season

Comets continued their dominance over the Manjimup Basketball Association senior women A grade in last weeks qualifying final while Titans cause an upset in the elimination final.

Jack Penniment

Chris Dawson with Walpole resident Mike Filby, who keeps the South Western Highway beautiful.

Special Honour PremiumGovernor of Western Australia visits the Shire of Manjimup

Walpole celebrity Mike Filby was presented with a special commemorative Governor’s medallion during the Governor of Western Australia’s visit to the region last week

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Bridgetown Repertory Club has put on a number of stellar performances.

DRAMAPremiumOne Act Plays return to Bridgetown stage

The Bridgetown Repertory Club will open its latest production this Friday night, inviting the community to enjoy an evening of short theatre.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Community health professional of the year Dr Sarah Youngson.

HEALTHCAREPremiumBridgetown doctor recognised at WA Rural Health Awards

Bridgetown’s long-serving doctor Sarah Youngson has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to rural healthcare, receiving the community health professional of the year award.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Chestnut Brae Sweet Chestnut Farm owner John Stanley said he hopes to showcase agritourism ideas coming out of the South West.

AGRITOURISMPremiumSW agritourism leaders head to global conference in Scotland

Leaders in the South West’s agritourism space have been invited to the first international agritourism conference, set to be held in Scotland in June. 

Madelin Hayes

Sally Puzey at the launch of her second book, Don't Worry, I'll Find It.

STORIESPremiumPremiumSecond Donnelly River Village children’s book launched

The launch of a new children’s picture book inspired by the history of the Donnelly River Village was officially celebrated last weekend, with many locals and visitors attending to mark the happy occasion.

Seven South West shires have agreed to an FPC community funding deal.

RATE RACEPremiumPremiumCommunity initiative support on the cards with new deal

The Forest Products Commission and the Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils have reached a deal which will see sponsorship funding replace the payment of ordinary rates. 

The Bibbulmun Track traverses Mandalay Beach near Walpole.

Tourism AwardsPemberton and Walpole in running for WA’s tiny tourism town

Two lower South West destinations are again in the spotlight, with Pemberton and Walpole named finalists in the tiny tourism town category of the 2026 7News Top Tourism Town Awards. 

458 riders took part in the Pemberton leg of the 2021 WA Gravity Enduro race.

MOUNTAIN BIKINGPremiumEnduro riders will tackle Nannup’s Tank 7 over Anzac weekend

Hundreds of mountain bike riders are expected to descend on the region this Anzac long weekend for a major gravity enduro event at the renowned Tank 7 Mountain Bike Park. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

William Beck is representing WA at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Championships

NetballPremiumNetballer is shining for Western Australia

Manjimup netballer shining for Western Australia at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Championships in Perth this week.

Jack Penniment

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday morning.

Prison death PremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

A male prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell, has died.

Amy Towers

Goldfields Women’s Refuge chief executive Suzie Williams.

Manosphere concernsGoldfields youth ‘more at risk’ to manosphere culture

Goldfields youth are more at risk of being swept into incel and “manosphere” cultures because of the region’s isolation, Goldfields Women’s Refuge’s chief executive says.

Tegan Guthrie

Tim, Eli, Makaelah, Tahlia and Ollie Reichelt at the Darkan Hotel fundraising auction for Maia.

Cancer FundraiserDarkan auction for young girl’s last-chance cancer treatment

A young girl battling her second bout of cancer has been given funds for her life-saving treatment after her home town united in a massive fundraising effort last month

Hannah Whitehead

Elli Mac salon owner Camille Odorisio and shire president Mike Walmsley.

SHOP LOCALPremiumPremiumShop Waroona and Win campaign has officially launched

Those shopping in Waroona will now have the opportunity to go into the draw for $1000

Wayne Monks has spent years advocating for a tourism hub in Norseman.

Tourism ideaPremiumPremiumGoldfields history advocate spruiks Norseman tourism idea

A tour operator and history buff has spent years advocating for a tourism promotion “hub” to be built in Norseman for people driving into WA.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03:Andrew Brayshaw and Judd McVee of the Dockers celebrate the final siren during the round four AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval, on April 03, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumPremiumMcVee potent in two-point Dockers thriller

Geraldton’s Judd McVee produced an outstanding game for the Dockers, notching up a career-high 23 disposals during a Good Friday classic against Adelaide. 

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Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumDimon exposes risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country’s 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Sara Salinas

Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

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Hannah Danesfaleh, 10, with her rescued greyhound Georgia.

Greyhound advocacyCommentsPremiumYoung Perth advocate awarded for greyhound welfare campaign

A Bayswater primary school student is taking her fight for greyhound welfare from the classroom to the national stage as the push to stop the racing industry intensifies in WA.

Sophie Gannon

Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

HealthCommentsPremiumQuitting smoking now costs more than smoking itself: Study

Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Paramedic and midwife Melissa Gardiner and Katie Wheatley with 5-month-old Imogen. The STORC program is giving paramedics the chance to be more prepared to deliver a baby.

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CommentsPremiumLife-saving newborn kits added to every St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance’s will roll out new critical newborn kits, funded by Telethon, to every ambo across the State to fill a critical gap found by an unexpected roadside birth.

The Shire of Dumbleyung has been fined and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegal clearing in 2020.

COURTPremiumPremiumShire dealt fine and revegetation order for illegal clearing

A Wheatbelt shire has been fined more than $12,000 and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegally clearing native flora without a permit and laying a road in its place.

Dion Barber won a landmark legal case and was awarded damages of $2.85 million.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMan who won abuse compensation hit with Centrelink bill

A man who won a record $2.8 million payout from the WA Government for the horrific abuse he faced as a child while in State care is now being forced to pay back a huge Centrelink bill.

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NewsPremiumShock discovery on popular Aussie island

An investigation has been launched after construction workers made a chilling discovery on a popular Aussie island destination.

Andrew Hedgman