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  1. National Volunteer WeekHarvey volunteers celebrate with community breakfast

  2. Fire concernsRestricted Burning Period extended by shire

  3. Volunteer WeekWayne Jackson enjoys passing knowledge to new firefighters

  4. FUN-draisingHarvey boogies to raise funds for sick kids

  5. Open DayAmbulance hub opens doors to Harvey community

Liam Creighton and Mitchell Cameron both kicked six goals for Busselton.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies continue strong start with big win over Bulls

Busselton continued their strong start to the South West Football League season with an 88-point victory over Harvey Bulls at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

Leschenault Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain Mick Papalia and Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell at the station's open day.

Fire safetyThe Shire of Harvey could extend fire ban

Fire restrictions in Harvey may be extended despite the burning period set to end on May 15, with continued dry weather causing concern. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Shire of Waroona could become the first shire in WA to charge people to drive on the beach.

off-road roadblockShire claims proposed law won’t impact beach driving

A regional shire claims its proposed local law will not limit beach access for four-wheel-drives despite the new rules laying the foundation for changes in the future. 

Craig Duncan

Roelands and Olive Hill Volunteer Bushfire Brigade.

Volunteer WeekShire of Harvey recruit volunteers with station open day

The Shire of Harvey held an open day for the volunteer bush fire brigades on Saturday ahead of National Volunteer Week from May 19 to 25. 

Sofia Fimognari

10th Light Horse Bridle Trail.

MuralMural trail vandalised around Anzac Day ‘disrespectful’

The Shire of Harvey have began a mural trail throughout the town to bring a splash of colour to the bush lands.

Sofia Fimognari

Tall Timbers Manjimup's classic truffle burger.

FoodThree SW restaurants to plate up special dishes over June

Three restaurants in the South West will be plating up special dishes crafted from local produce next month, as part of a state program to shine a spotlight on WA’s food and beverage scene

Ezra Kaye

The original journey of Bubsie in 1925.

Road tripHistoric 100-year-old road trip coming to South West

Historic road trip 100 years in the making is coming through the South West as a replica of Bubsie — the first car to ever circumnavigate the country — makes it way through town.

De Rosa’s Highway Motors dealer principal Gavin Dunstan.

Agriculture Regional tractor seller nabs major franchises for South West

Waroona’s De Rosa’s Highway Motors has acquired the Case IH and K-Line Ag franchises now servicing the wider Margaret River area stretching south to Manjimup.

Harvey Bulls' Rebecca Fry is chaired off by Laura Cheney and Trinity Brown.

FootballPremiumPremiumSWFL: Bulls honour stalwart’s milestone by beating Magpies

Harvey Bulls honoured the 100-game milestone of club stalwart Rebecca Fry in winning fashion on Saturday, defeating Busselton by 22 points at Harvey Recreation Ground.

Liam Creighton and Mitchell Cameron both kicked six goals for Busselton.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies continue strong start with big win over Bulls

Busselton continued their strong start to the South West Football League season with an 88-point victory over Harvey Bulls at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

The PyroMantis payload launched by Curtin University’s Binar Space Program from Waroona on Friday.

Space age technologyHigh-altitude balloon launch nets remarkable results

Curtin University’s Space Science Technology Centre successfully lifted cameras 33kms into the sky from Waroona in March to capture data on the moisture content of native forests.

Craig Duncan

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The findings of the internal report were released to the public by Police Commissioner Col Blanch in January.

CrimePremiumFive recommendations incomplete after Bombara inquiry

WA Police are yet to complete five of the 18 recommendations put forward after an internal investigation of the actions of officers in the lead-up to the Floreat murders.

Jessica Evensen

Ariel Bombara one year on from the Floreat murders.

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Ariel Bombara’s ‘unbearable’ torment on Floreat anniversary

A year on from the Floreat murders, Ariel Bombara reveals her anguish and opens up on why we must shine a light on coercive control, saying laws should not be rushed.

Shannon Hampton

WA Football are pushing for the draft age to be raised.

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The West Australian exclusive
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EXCLUSIVE: WA call on AFL to raise draft age to 19

The State’s peak football body has called on the AFL to lift the minimum draft age by one year amid concerns on a growing mental health toll on the industry. 

Glen Quartermain

Michael Sellwood continues to gain strong interest from AFL clubs ahead of the mid-season rookie draft.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Power strike interest in Thunder star for mid-season draft

Michael Sellwood’s draft stocks continue to rise after Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) using their trip quick to Perth to meet with the Peel Thunder premiership defender on Friday afternoon.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Ariel Bombara one year on from the Floreat murders.

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Ariel Bombara’s ‘unbearable’ torment on Floreat anniversary

A year on from the Floreat murders, Ariel Bombara reveals her anguish and opens up on why we must shine a light on coercive control, saying laws should not be rushed.

Shannon Hampton

West Coast Eagles wear black armbands and pay tribute to 2006 premiership player Adam Selwood.

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Selwood tragedy shines spotlight on how men must change

It’s the problem that seems to be entrenched into the core of male mentality for generations upon generations — don’t show your vulnerability. 

Justin Langer

Zephyr Cafe in East Fremantle has been turning away customers during its busiest times.

RetailCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumIconic Perth cafe turns away diners with controversial sign

East Fremantle’s long-standing Zephyr Cafe has come under fire for turning away customers during its busiest times.

Sanjoy Dhar leaves the Magistrates Court at the inquest into the death of child Sandipan Dhar.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPremiumSandipan’s dad says he was made to feel like ‘time waster’

The father of a toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus two days after being denied blood tests that would have revealed he had cancer has told his son’s inquest the hospital ‘destroyed’ his family’s lives.

Crashes at the Karrinyup Road and Burroughs Road intersection have more than doubled since the Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s redevelopment.

TrafficCommentsCommentsDamning review reveals extent of Karrinyup traffic woes

Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

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The alleged illegal haul included high-risk demersal species.

fishy businessDPIRD issues reminder of catch limits for demersal scalefish

Authorities have issued a reminder to follow the rules after Fisheries officers seized a vessel in Geraldton this week following the discovery of an allegedly illegal haul of demersal fish. 

Josephine Hingst

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & CrimePremiumHome detention for man accused of pencil attack

A man accused of stabbing a pencil into the ear of his partner in front of their child has been released on home detention bail, despite the complainant telling police she was “terrified” of him.

Tegan Guthrie

Jayden McKenna will run 50km a day for five consecutive days to raise funds for Goldfields families with sick kids.

RUNNING CHALLENGERunner aims to raise $10,000 for sick kids

A passionate Kalgoorlie-Boulder runner has set himself a physically and emotionally gruelling challenge to support local families with sick children.

Carwyn Monck

Education Minister Sabine Winton and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna visit Fitzroy Crossing District High School

Remote ReflectionsEducation Minister reconnects with Kimberley teaching roots

WA Education Minister Sabine Winton returned to Fitzroy Crossing, where her teaching journey began, reconnecting with students, colleagues, and community in a heartfelt visit that bridged generations

A girl driving a right-hand drive car is parked in a carpark.

South Western TimesCommentsCommentsSouth West city with lowest pass score for manual drivers

Data has revealed what percentage of applicants for a manual car licence were successful in obtaining it on their first attempt.

the Shire of Manjimup has secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub. 

Troubled HubPremiumPremiumLotterywest grant gives relief to troubled community hub

Earlier this month the Shire of Manjimup secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the troubled Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub

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Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.

CNBC newsAmazon investors reject bid to split CEO and chair roles

Amazon shareholders rejected a proposal to adopt a policy that would require the company’s chief executive and board chair roles to remain separate.

Daniel Newell

Bitcoin has typically correlated with equity markets, particularly the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

BusinessBitcoin hits new record high as rally marches on

Bitcoin continued its blistering rally on Thursday, hitting a brand new record high above $111,000 ($172,304). 

Arjun Kharpal

A Walmart store is shown in Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025.

CNBC newsCommentsWhy Walmart decided to raise prices — and risk Trump’s fury

The largest discount chain in the US warns higher prices are on the way for shoppers.

Melissa Repko

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

WA News

West Australians are being slugged some of the highest prices in the nation for tasks around the house as basic as heating, cooking and doing the laundry, new figures show.

WA NewsThe household appliances draining West Aussies’ pockets

West Aussies are being slugged some of the highest prices in the nation for tasks around the house, with an analysis revealing at least 10 chores and appliances that cost more in WA than the national average.

Fraser Williams

Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

House That!CommentsTop Perth agent’s mansion sells for $21.5m sight unseen

Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

Kim Macdonald

PLC principal Cate Begbie standing in as traffic warden on McNeil Street.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsCalls for action as ‘dangerous’ school crossing unattended

The principal of an elite private school in Perth’s western suburbs has taken on traffic duties to shepherd her students across a busy highway.

Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash arrives at Liberal State Council on Saturday in Perth.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘One of the worst taxes’: Cash takes aim at Labor super plan

WA Liberal senator labels Federal Government’s new superannuation tax policy as an ‘insidious form of taxation’, telling party faithful Labor was ‘salivating’ at raiding the nest eggs of Australians.

The findings of the internal report were released to the public by Police Commissioner Col Blanch in January.

CrimePremiumPremiumFive recommendations incomplete after Bombara inquiry

WA Police are yet to complete five of the 18 recommendations put forward after an internal investigation of the actions of officers in the lead-up to the Floreat murders.

Ariel Bombara one year on from the Floreat murders.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
CRIMEPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Ariel Bombara’s ‘unbearable’ torment on Floreat anniversary

A year on from the Floreat murders, Ariel Bombara reveals her anguish and opens up on why we must shine a light on coercive control, saying laws should not be rushed.

Shannon Hampton

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