One Nation’s sweep in the SA election has painted a dire picture for the Liberal Party, as Pauline Hanson doubles down on her plan for national dominance.
Ria Pandey
Here’s your full guide to what shops are open and shut right through the 2026 Easter long weekend.
Jack Nivison
A Bunbury business owner has urged young men to get themselves checked out this Testicular Cancer Awareness month after multiple battles with the deadly disease.
Will Corbett
South West councils have stepped up to the plate to tackle local government election reforms, though with very different responses.
There’s big winners and losers across across the South West after details of the Australian-European Union free trade agreement were made public last week.
Will Corbett and Serian Lockwood-Jones
The operator of a Margaret River trucking company said they are scared to breathe a sigh of relief even with the national fuel excise slashed to help motorists through the oil crisis.
Collie businesses and organisations can now apply for a State Government grant up to $100,000 for projects which help the community.
Wineries across the South West will be celebrating the result of the signed Australia-European Union free trade agreement, which will see a number of benefits for regional wineries.
Another Goldfields miner has reported stellar returns on the back of the sky-high gold price, with Auric Mining unveiling a 92 per cent lift in net profit after tax and 144 per cent rise in revenue in 2025.
Neil Watkinson
Rising fuel costs have forced the cancellation of the 2026 Nullarbor Muster that was scheduled for this month.
Isabella Davis
Firefighters from across the State are set to descend on the South West over the Easter weekend where they will put their skills to the test in the ultimate competition.
Rose Patane
Construction of the new $63.6 million Laverton hospital has reached a key milestone, with the building now connected to mains power, the State Government says.
Lachlan Star will begin its maiden exploration of the New Waverley gold project at Norseman after acquiring a 90 per cent stake from renowned local prospector David (Golly) Pascoe.
Bunbury-raised singer John Standley has proved there is no genre he can not tackle following his latest performance, sending him through to the Australian Idol top 6.
A high-risk serious offender has had his bail conditions relaxed to allow him to drive himself to important appointments, despite police flagging his licence was expired.
Tegan Guthrie
Margaret River’s surfing champion Jack Robinson is set to defend his Bells Beach Pro title after recovering from injury.
Jack Penniment
I’ve been in classrooms for the better part of 30 years now, and I still find it a little strange being called “sir.”
Derek Goforth
Those craving a steak sandwich now have the perfect excuse to sink their teeth into one, with multiple South West venues set to compete to serve up WA’s best.
There are some films you watch, and then there are films you sit with. Ghost Elephants is firmly the second kind.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s library and community centre will light up in a spectrum of colour on Thursday in recognition of World Autism Day.
The community is being asked to stand against family and domestic violence by attending a Sunset Soiree fundraiser to support increased demand and planned expansion at the Goldfields Women’s Refuge.
Augusta-Margaret River women’s side have won their first match, taking down Donnybrook at home by 11 points.
Busselton couldn’t have started their 2026 South West Football League campaign any better, with back-to-back wins over fellow top-three teams from last year.
Students in Australind will be forced to find their own way across the street as another second traffic warden returns his flags.
