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Show jumping at the Harvey Show.

Harvey ShowPremiumStandout equestrian showcase gets major upgrades

The popular Horses in Action event at the annual Harvey Agricultural Show was a highlight of the event, with more than 70 enthusiastic competitor taking part from across the region.

Craig Duncan

Waroona CRC’s Shirley Byham and Stuart MacDonald said they are both thrilled to have received a donation from Just Cruizin Street Machiners Inc

Community carPremiumCommunity car gets donation to keep wheels rolling

The Waroona CRC’s Community Car has received a donation of $800 from Just Cruizin Street Machiners Inc’s Charity Car Show which took place last week, helping keep the vital community service on the road. 

Craig Duncan

Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell is thrilled to launch a new image and video library.

Picture thisShire of Harvey launch new digital library in tourism bid

Media and tourism stakeholders can now show off the Harvey Region’s best angles with a newly launched tool designed to attract more visitors. 

Craig Duncan

A fraction of Tony Banner’s massive Victoria Cross display is on show in the Bunbury Museum.

Anzacs honouredVictoria Cross exhibition hits Bunbury and Harvey

A fraction of the nation’s biggest display of Victoria Cross recipients is on show in Bunbury and Harvey this month. 

Craig Duncan

Waroona Sub Centre chairperson Jenny McNamara and paramedic Ken Hart installing a new defibrillator in Waroona’s Railside Park.

HealthPremiumWaroona gets five new external defibrillators across town

Waroona has had five new automated external defibrillators installed across town thanks to the St John Waroona Sub Centre. 

Craig Duncan

Harvey’s Tod Bergersen, Mitch Golding, Kyden Toop, Ethan Harding, Brodie Hewer and Chris Ainsworth were winners at the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association’s 2025 State Easter Championships.

2025 State Easter Championships Harvey fire crew takes out gold in a historic competition

A Harvey fire crew has taken out gold for the third year in a row in a historic competition. 

Craig Duncan

Show jumping at the Harvey Show.

Harvey ShowPremiumPremiumStandout equestrian showcase gets major upgrades

The popular Horses in Action event at the annual Harvey Agricultural Show was a highlight of the event, with more than 70 enthusiastic competitor taking part from across the region.

Ben Small has been announced as the new face for Forrest.

Federal ElectionPremiumPremiumIt’s a Small world as Liberal’s Ben Small secures Forrest

Ben Small said he is “bursting with pride” after narrowly winning Forrest and is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

Bunbury’s Cooper Ashby has been crowned as the Voice of the South West.

Singing superstarPremiumPremiumBunbury superstar Cooper Ashby the Voice of the South West

Bunbury showstopper Cooper Ashby has been declared the Voice of the South West, coming in first in the Brunswick Community Resource Centre’s inaugural event.

Waroona CRC manager Stuart MacDonald has seen major upgrades to the community garden thanks to a donation from Alinta.

Funding farmingCRC’c community garden gets major funding boost

The Waroona Community Resource Centre’s community garden has received a major funding boost from Alinta Energy, helping it bring more food to the table for families in need.

Craig Duncan

Waroona CRC’s Shirley Byham and Stuart MacDonald said they are both thrilled to have received a donation from Just Cruizin Street Machiners Inc

Community carPremiumCommunity car gets donation to keep wheels rolling

The Waroona CRC’s Community Car has received a donation of $800 from Just Cruizin Street Machiners Inc’s Charity Car Show which took place last week, helping keep the vital community service on the road. 

Craig Duncan

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A senior WA firefighter is facing disciplinary action after he was charged with drink driving in a marked DFES vehicle.

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Senior WA firefighter caught drink driving in DFES vehicle

The firefighter is facing disciplinary action after he was charged with drink driving in a marked DFES vehicle.

Caleb Runciman

West Coast footy boss John Worsfold organised the meeting

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Woosha’s key role in true story behind ‘crisis intervention’

The meeting between Eagles coach Andrew McQualter and senior stars that has been labelled a “crisis intervention” was an open discussion orchestrated by football boss John Worsfold to improve culture.

Jakeb Waddell and Jackson Barrett

Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

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A Qantas flight from Perth to London has made an emergency landing in the Maldives

WA newsPerth to London flight diverted after medical emergency

A Qantas flight from Perth to London has had to divert to the Maldives after a medical emergency on board.

Jessica Evensen and Oliver Lane

Detectives are appealing to the public for information as they continue to investigate a non-suspicious death at Scarborough Beach.

WA NewsDetectives make public appeal to find unknown man in CCTV

Detectives are appealing to the public for information as they continue their investigation into a non-suspicious death at Scarborough Beach from early this year.

Nick Campo died in the car crash just after celebrating turning 18.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumSentencing of teen driver in Campo case adjourned for month

The teenager behind the wheel of the car involved in a horror crash that killed promising young footballer Nick Campo will have to wait another month before he learns his fate.

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

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumAccused Campo crash driver says passengers knew of cocaine

The teenage driver in the car crash that killed Nick Campo on the night of his 18th birthday has been cross-examined about the extent of his cocaine use on the night of the horrific accident.

The proposed redevelopment is expected to provide greater connection between the Murray Street and Hay Street malls.

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CommentsPremiumCarillon City $400 million redevelopment set for approval

New details of Andrew Forrest’s Carillon City redevelopment have been revealed as the project receives formal approval from the City of Perth.

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Monday’s hearing was held at Geraldton courthouse.

Crime and courtsPremiumBail bid pushed back for Geraldton foreshore rape accused

The case against one of the two Perth men accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Geraldton foreshore last month may be weaker than the other, according to a magistrate. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton Universities Centre’s Class of 2025.

Hats off to youGUC’s Class of 2025 celebrates graduation

Geraldton Universities Centre’s Class of 2025 includes 41 graduates who will return to the local workforce as skilled professionals and give back to the community.

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St Patrick’s College circa 1936.

Snapshot in timePremiumHistoric style of St Pat's marks important transition

In 1926, St Patrick’s College was opened by the Christian Brothers. 

Ben Marsh

Competitors in the Lake Argyle Swim.

Podium FinishPremiumPremiumKununurra swimmers shine at Lake Argyle Swim

Kununurra swimmers made quite a dash among the 365 competitors in the Lake Argyle Swim, claiming places on the podium and achieving impressive personal feats despite having to train with freshwater crocodiles.

Dog-on-leash and off-leash areas in Broome shire.

Regional WAPremiumPremiumNew areas made on-leash for dog owners across Broome

In a move to improve community safety and encourage higher standards of pet responsibility, the Shire of Broome is rolling out  changes to dog-on-leash and off-leash areas across the region.

Goldfields Oasis.

Lease approvedPremiumPremiumOasis’ cafe comeback

Gym-goers and sports lovers can soon enjoy a warm beverage and bite to eat after their fitness sessions, with the cafe at Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre set to reopen.

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WA Premier confirms taxpayers to spend $65m on NRL team
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WA Premier confirms taxpayers to spend $65m on NRL team
Perth festival dedicated to wine a chance to taste WA’s best
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Perth festival dedicated to wine a chance to taste WA’s best
Labor factions already eyeing portfolios in Cabinet shake-up
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Labor factions already eyeing portfolios in Cabinet shake-up
Perth Hockey Stadium $135m redevelopment given go-ahead
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Perth Hockey Stadium $135m redevelopment given go-ahead
Quotas on the table for State Liberals to find ‘relevance’
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Quotas on the table for State Liberals to find ‘relevance’
NRL deal ‘close’, Cook says, but HBF upgrade not in talks
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NRL deal ‘close’, Cook says, but HBF upgrade not in talks
Longmuir ‘won’t wield axe’ as Freo spread blame for disaster
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Longmuir ‘won’t wield axe’ as Freo spread blame for disaster
Who owns Perth? Investors from these countries are buying up
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Southern forest region’s growers successful feijoa season
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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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The Us Without Abuse campaign march through Fitzroy Crossing.

Family violencePremiumFitzroy Crossing rallies against DV in powerful campaign

The streets of Fitzroy Crossing were awash with orange as hundreds of community members donned T-shirts to mark the launch of Us Without Abuse.

Natasha Clark

Roger Cook has warned Western Australia’s emissions may rise to allow the world to reach net zero targets.

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumPremier downplays net zero target laws to help global push

Roger Cook has warned Western Australia’s emissions may rise to allow the world to reach net zero targets as he stepped back from previously proposed legislation for a 2050 target.

Oliver Lane and Dylan Caporn

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CrimePremiumPremiumMan ordered teen Uber before assault: cops

A Perth man allegedly ordered an Uber to bring a teenager to his home before sexually assaulting him, police say.

Basil Zempilas speaks to media in West Perth on April 24, 2025.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumQuotas on the table for State Liberals to find ‘relevance’

Opposition leader Basil Zempilas has declared everything must be on the table to increase the party’s representation of women in parliament following two crushing election defeats in a little over two months.

Premier Roger Cook officially reopens CSBP’s third Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Kwinana.

POLITICSPremiumPremiumNRL deal ‘close’, Cook says, but HBF upgrade not in talks

Roger Cook has dismissed reports the Government has agreed to a $200 million redevelopment of HBF Park as part of a deal with the NRL for a WA side. 

After responding to the reports police officers found the man at nearby service station Burk Alkimos on Santorini Promenade, where he was taken into custody.  

Courts & JusticePremiumStranger ‘approached two kids at Perth shops’

A man accused of approaching two children at a shopping centre in Perth’s north, allegedly grabbing one of them by the arm, has been arrested.

Sarah Steger

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