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The Bunbury Farmers Market could be expanding to Perth.

Farmers marketPremiumFarmers market boss hints at Perth expansion

Bunbury Farmers Market boss Leith Johnston has hinted towards a Perth expansion and revealed major processing plant plans in Bunbury.

Craig Duncan

State prosecutor Jarrad Goold is running for Labor in Canning.

Federal election 2025PremiumLabor candidate Jarrad Goold starts Canning campaign

Labor’s candidate Jarrad Goold has started his Federal campaign with a $4m pledge for the Mandurah rec centre. 

Craig Duncan

Ruth Campbell-Hicks and Harvey shire CEO Annie Riordan with the Western Australian Multicultural Award.

Harmony WeekSmall South West library wins huge multicultural award

The Shire of Harvey’s War Memorial Library has won the Western Australian Multicultural Award to kick off the start of Harmony Week. 

Craig Duncan

St Anne’s School students taking part in cultural activities during Harmony Day.

Harmony Day Harvey school celebrates region’s multiculturalism

Harvey’s St Anne’s School marked the region’s multiculturalism with Harmony Day celebrations last week.

Craig Duncan

Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell, Alcoa community relations manager Tom Busher and members of the South West Horse Trials Club at Stanton Park.

Grant grantedPremiumClub galloping to get new equipment thanks to grant

Members of a South West horse club are galloping to get new show jumping equipment after receiving grant support from the Shire of Harvey and Alcoa.

Craig Duncan

The Leschenault Catchment Council’s Anne-Marie Otter and Jess Forsyth with Estuary Guardians’ Robyn Buckell and Barbara Sing and LCC’s Chris Howe at the Love the Lesch festival.

Love the Lesch Community feel the love at Leschenault festival

The community came together this weekend to share the love at a festival along the Leschenault foreshore.

Craig Duncan

The WA Liberal Party’s Adam Hort, David Bolt, Sandra Brewer, Basil Zempilas, Libby Mettam, Liam Staltari and Jonathan Huston.

State Government PremiumPremiumBolt lands three roles in Liberal’s shadow cabinet

Murray-Wellington MLA David Bolt has landed three roles in the WA Liberals’ new shadow cabinet, soon to be shadow minister for housing and homelessness; environment and climate; science and innovation.

The first Town Team has been formed for Waroona.

Town TeamCommunity members come together to form Town Team

A group of community members have come together to form a regional town’s first Town Team. 

Brunswick Tennis Club president Julianne Hill, Cindy Power, Upper house Liberal Elect Michelle Boylan Former Forrest MP Nola Marino, Forrest Liberal candidate Ben Small, Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell and Emma Clifton officially reopening work at the Brunswick Tennis Club.

Federal Election 2025Election promise serves up $250,000 for tennis club

Brunswick Tennis Club has been pledged $250,000 from Federal Liberal candidate Ben Small to finalise long-awaited court upgrades.

Waroona shire president Mike Walmsley said he is looking forward to Youth Week. 

Youth Week 2025Waroona youth week hitting town next week

The Shire of Waroona has inflatable fun coming to the Waroona Recreation Centre on April 15 so young people can celebrate Youth Week 2025. 

Craig Duncan

The Waroona recreation centre will have new operating hours.

Rec centreRegional shire’s recreation facilities get new hours

A Peel regional shire has voted to change the working hours of its sport and recreation centre, opening up the facilities on weekends but closing an hour early during the week.

Craig Duncan

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A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

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Battle for Bullwinkel plays out on the doorsteps of voters

A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

Katina Curtis

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the “nastiest bug you’ve never heard of”, he’s not kidding.

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Perth leading the world in vaccine for lethal infection

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the ‘nastiest bug you’ve never heard of’, he’s not kidding.

Hannah Cross

An artist’s impression of the Cottesloe Beach redevelopment, for which the Liberal Party has committed $10m in funding.

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Dutton pledges $10 million to fix Cottesloe Beach foreshore

Stalled plans for the redevelopment of Cottesloe Beach — one of most iconic locations in WA — have received a $10m boost as Liberal leader Peter Dutton ups the ante in the fight to win the seat of Curtin.

Joe Spagnolo

Tom Gross has drawn comparisons to a modern day star.

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Gross or Greene? The young Eagle who has Giant attributes

As West Coast coaches prepare to find a way to curtail Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene, they’re set to unveil a new Eagle who could become their own version of the star forward.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Boy, 12, sparks police search after boarding flight solo

A 12-year-old boy sparked a frantic police search after he was able to book a ticket and board a flight to another State by himself.

Shannon Hampton

Leah O’Brien in the moments after her record-breaking run.

ATHLETICS PremiumNew Perth queen of the track on her record-snapping run

Perth’s new sprint queen Leah O’Brien has opened up on a record-breaking run that beat a mark set by Australian Olympic legend Raelene Boyle as she returned to school the very next day.

Jackson Barrett

Richard Tu.

Missing personTragic discovery in search for teen missing since March 31

A 17-year-old boy who was missing for more than a week has been found in tragic circumstances.

Up Late

WATCHVideoPremiumPremiumDonald and Xi are going at each other like bulls

In tonight’s show, as trade tensions between US and China intensify, Ben Harvey outlines one quiet way Australia can beat Donald Trump’s tariffs and identifies two likely scenarios for the world.

WAFL South Fremantle footballer Nick Campo was killed in a car accident in North Lake

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumCampo fatal crash driver was on cocaine, ‘grossly’ speeding

The driver, who cannot be identified because he was 17 at the time, last month pleaded guilty to all six serious charges against him, including manslaughter.

Regional News

Miss Kalgoorlie 2025 pageant director Grace Morton.

Miss KalgoorliePremiumMiss Kalgoorlie pageant aims to shine new light on Kal

The director of an inaugural pageant encouraging locals of all ages to build their confidence hopes the event will help put Kalgoorlie-Boulder on the map in a new light.

Tegan Guthrie

The scene of the incident on Waldeck Street.

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New twist in man’s death on Geraldton road

Police have given an update on their investigation into the death of a 59-year-old found unconscious over the weekend.

Josephine Hingst

St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

Regional healthPremiumEasier hospital admissions from Urgent Care Clinic Bunbury

St John of God Hospital Bunbury and Bunbury’s Urgent Care Clinic have co-operated to more easily transition patients to a hospital bed by easing pressure on the hospital’s emergency department. 

Sofia Fimognari

A man has been convicted of raping an underage victim four times over six years.

CourtPremiumPremiumMan jailed for almost five years for raping minor

A Geraldton man who raped the same underage victim on four occasions over six years will be eligible for parole later this year after receiving a four-year and 10-month sentence for the charges.

The Ferrari 812 GTS F152M Spider will set you back nearly $1.1 million.

Ferrari$1.1 million Ferrari could be bought by Bunbury car lover

A Bunbury car enthusiast could become the owner of a near-new 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS F152M Spider - if they have $1.1 million to spare. 

A South West shire is pushing for more independent living accommodation.

Housing crisisPremiumPremiumShire takes swing for more independent living accommodation

A South West shire is pushing for more independent living accommodation.

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Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state
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Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state
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Eye-watering amount paid to ex-DPC boss to leave role early
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Eagles Training Notes: Waterman, Owies put through paces
Call for crackdown on Ellenbrook teen ‘thugs’ causing chaos
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Call for crackdown on Ellenbrook teen ‘thugs’ causing chaos
Dutton slams Albo as ‘liar who can’t be trusted’
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Dutton slams Albo as ‘liar who can’t be trusted’
Original West Coast Eagle dies just days after special honour
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Original West Coast Eagle dies just days after special honour
REVEALED: Eatery set to take Coco’s place at iconic spot
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REVEALED: Eatery set to take Coco’s place at iconic spot
Aussie farmers say American consumers will suffer the most
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Aussie farmers say American consumers will suffer the most
Darcy close to long-awaited return after training strongly
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Darcy close to long-awaited return after training strongly
Virgin to refund 61,000 passengers for ticket change errors
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Virgin to refund 61,000 passengers for ticket change errors

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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

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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An investigation has been launched into an Ellenbrook child care service after a six-year-old child was left behind on a bus on a hot day.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumChild left behind on bus outside childcare centre

An investigation has been launched into an Ellenbrook child care service after a six-year-old child was left behind on a bus on a hot day.

Bethany Hiatt

Female representation in State Parliament has taken big hit

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Female representation in State Parliament has taken big hit

Spoiler alert: it’s taken a major step backward.

Licia Heath

Make no mistake: there are no winners from a retreat to protectionism. For an economy as trade-exposed as Australia, the consequences threaten to be devastating.

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CommentsThis is what WA clearly needs from the next Prime Minister

WA looms as an electoral battleground. It also looms, once again, as the nation’s best hope of containing the fallout from US tariffs that risk snowballing into a full-blown trade war.

Cassius Turvey murder trial. CCTV of the accused before the attack at Brookside Lane, Parkerville. Brodie Palmer is in black, Mitchell Forth is wearing the fluro yellow tradie shirt, Jack Brearley is wearing white/light grey tshirt. Aleesha Gilmore has the blonde ponytail.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumCassius accused point fingers at each other: ‘What the f...’

Taking the stand for the first time, Brodie Palmer also claimed he then pushed Jack Brearley to the ‘side’ and off the 15-year-old before saying to him ‘what the f... are you doing?’.

Tony Abbott and Jan Norberger walk around a Wanneroo shopping centre. Riley Churchman

EXCLUSIVE PremiumPremiumFormer PM sure of Libs’ position in WA during key seat tour

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has insisted his presence in Western Australia will not hurt the party’s chances at winning back moderate votes lost in 2022 while campaigning in the electorate of Pearce

Andrew Forrest at Leadership Matters on Thursday.

Donald TrumpCommentsPremiumTwiggy weighs in on Trump: ‘He’s made some very poor calls’

Andrew Forrest was in Perth on Thursday, the morning after Donald Trump put a 90-day pause on his sweeping global tariffs that sent global markets into meltdown.

Simone Grogan

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