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A rescue operation is underway on the croc-infested Drysdale River.

Disaster and EmergencyRain makes rescue of rafters in croc-infested waters harder

A desperate rescue operation for two people who fell in crocodile-infested waters in the Kimberley nearly two days ago has become increasingly difficult after a downpour.

Jessica Evensen

Mr Chalmers handed down the federal budget in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

updated‘Bread roll’: Wild claim on $5 tax cut

The shadow treasurer responded to the controversial tax cuts being introduced into parliament with a list of bizarre everyday items it might pay for.

Ria Pandey

Dustin and Anna Gardiner from Thomson Brook win first place with their 325.2kg pumpkin.

KIRUP PUMPKIN CONTESTPremiumMassive pumpkins weigh in

People from across the State have put their pumpkins on the scales, rolling into Kirup with their big vegetables on the backs of trucks and trailers for the annual contest. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

The McKay family were overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of complete strangers, said Chestnut Brae’s Linda Stanley.

TEDDY BEAR MISSIONPremiumSouth West community rescues missing teddy bear

The South West community rallied to rescue a missing teddy bear as a Canadian family were set to leave WA after the state’s first ever agritourism tour.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Owners of Nanna's Pantry in Nannup Claire and Tim Sly.

FOREST SCHOOLPremiumNannup community push for new ‘forest school’

A new school is in the works for the Nannup community with a focus on teaching children life skills in nature. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

76-year-old Manjimup resident William Wadsworth is well-known within the community.

GUARD OF HONOURPremiumLast goodbyes with guard of honour for Bill Wadsworth

A 76-year-old veteran who had been missing for four months before police discovered his body near Norseman in the Goldfields will get his last goodbyes this week. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

New Bridgetown-Greenbushes shire president Tracy Lansdell.

COMMUNITY HEARDPremiumBridgetown concern as paving incomplete at new Telstra pit

Bridgetown business and community members have had their voices heard following safety concerns over incomplete paving around a newly installed Telstra pit. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Lead artist Ben Beeton at the Northcliffe Genestreaming Journey Sculpture launch.

GIANT EVOLUTIONARY TREEPremiumGenestreaming Journey Sculpture in Northcliffe

A Genestreaming Journey Sculpture was launched in Northcliffe and marks the first installation in the Understory Garden Gallery.

Anjelica Smilovitis

The Gascoyne River mouth near One Mile Jetty at Carnarvon.

Illegal fishing crackdownPremiumIllegal fishing crackdown for future of green mud crab stock

A crackdown on illegal fishing in sensitive habitat areas is getting results, helping ensure stocks of green mud crabs remain secure. 

Josephine Hingst

Veterans Cricket Club’s Luke Stewart, Craig McCrystal and Zac Stewart were awarded life memberships during the club’s end of season awards night on Friday.

CRICKETPremiumVeterans like ‘second family’ for life members

Veterans Cricket Club’s Luke and Zac Stewart, and Craig McCrystal, are the club’s latest life members.

Carwyn Monck

Miette Star wins the 2023 Mingenew Cup with Simone Altieri aboard, trained by Aaron Pateman.

RacingPremiumAxing of Mingenew Races set to leave big impact

The Mingenew Turf Club says the community will be affected both financially and socially following the cancellation of its annual race day.

Matthew Paddick

Visualisations of the proposed windfarm at Murchison House from Kalbarri National Park.

Community concernsPremiumShire expresses concerns over Kalbarri hydrogen project

The Shire of Northampton says while significant investment is set to be made in the region, more protections needed to be in place to ensure the area can handle the workforce.

Matthew Paddick

Boyup Brook won the 2024 LSWFL league premiership.

FootballLSWFL: Five fixtures to watch for 2025 season

The Lower South West Football League season starts next weekend. Here are some games to keep an eye on.

Josh Kempton

Shire of Dundas president Laurene Bonza.

Hugh impactPremiumShire of Dundas has Western Green Energy Hub concerns

The Shire of Dundas has flagged concerns with the State’s environmental watchdog about the proposed Western Green Energy Hub project on the Nullarbor.

Jessica Antoniou

Australia’s Golden Outback Goldfields tourism development manager Ross MacCulloch has been appointed chair of Regional Development Association Goldfields-Esperance.

New leaderPremiumNew RDAGE chair appointed as Jacobsen steps down

A seasoned tourism professional has stepped up as chair of Regional Development Association Goldfields-Esperance with a goal of ensuring local communities have a voice in shaping the future.

Tegan Guthrie

The Gascoyne Food Festival returns in 2025 with an expanded 16-event format.

Food FestivalPremiumGascoyne Food Festival returns in 2025

The Gascoyne Food Festival is set to return in 2025, with the event’s success in previous years leading to an expanded format.

Matthew Paddick

Tayeesha Weeden, Shanaya Weeden, Jenaya Colbung and Aleesha Narkle.

Basketball AwardsPremiumIN PICTURES: Albany Basketball Association marks big night

The Albany basketball community flocked to Retravision Stadium on Friday night to celebrate the Albany Basketball Association’s 70th year and its annual award night.

Georgia Campion

Eyre Bird Observatory is on WA’s south-eastern coast between Nuytsland Nature Reserve and the Southern Ocean.

Eyre Bird ObservatoryPremiumEyre Bird Observatory seeks funds for heritage project

Australia’s oldest bird observatory is raising funds for a heritage and history restoration project on their building which is more than a century old.  

Jessica Antoniou

Low Lie The Fields writer and director Adam Morris.

Country filmsPremiumKinjarling Films’ new feature to begin shooting in April

Kinjarling Films’ latest feature film Low Lie The Fields, a romantic musical drama following an Irish singer-songwriter on his Australian farewell tour, will begin filming in Albany in April.

Georgia Campion

The wreckage site in Ogilvie, and inset, pilot Eric Roulston.

Touching tributesPremiumFatal crash pilot died ‘doing what he loved’

The man who died in a light plane crash north of Geraldton last week has been remembered as an “exceptional man” and a “phenomenal pilot” who lost his life doing what he loved — in his favourite plane.

Kate Campbell & Josephine Hingst

Father-daughter duo Stephen Wicks and Reilly Wicks. The Hawaiian Ride for Youth peloton will spread youth mental health awareness throughout the Great Southern and the Wheatbelt from March 25 to 29.

Health Ride23rd Ride for Youth cycles off from Albany

Father-daughter duo Stephen and Reilly Wicks are riding from Albany to Perth to raise money and awareness on youth mental health in Hawaiian’s 23rd Ride for Youth

Georgia Campion

Aboriginal health professional of the year, Soleil White, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS)

Award WinnerPremiumFrom confused young mum to Aboriginal health advocate

Soleil White was inspired to go into nursing after taking her very sick eight month-old baby to hospital. Now she is the Aboriginal health professional of the year.

Sarah Crawford

RnB Soul Train together on Mt Clarence ahead of their first WA tour.

Albany soundsPremiumAlbany duo on breaking out in the Albany live music scene

Guitar duo Jess and Roimata Howell of RnB Soul Train are ready to take their music around the country, having taken Albany by storm in the past four years with their loyal local following.

Jacki Elezovich

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breakingPremium‘Cruel hoax’: New tax cut blasted

A $5-a-week tax cut from the Albanese government has backfired, with industry panning the move and the Opposition labelling it nothing but a ‘cruel hoax’.

Jessica Wang