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A new measles case was identified in the South West.

MeaslesPremiumNew measles case in the SW

A new measles case has been identified in the South West, bringing the region’s total up to nine

Ezra Kaye

Voters head to the polls for the Federal election.

Making votes countPremiumThe AEC process to count election ballots

Australians, if they haven’t already voted early, will be called to the polling booths this Saturday to place their ballots in the Federal election. 

Sofia Fimognari

Woolworths Treendale.

FundraisingPremiumSouth West Woolworths stores recognised for fundraising

Four South West Woolworths stores have made the Western Australia top-10 list for the most funds raised for Telethon during the stores’ Easter Appeal. 

Sofia Fimognari

National median house prices hit all time high.

Housing marketPremiumRegional WA housing prices dip and new median prices set

Median housing prices in regional Western Australia have experienced a slight decrease in the month of April, new PropTrack data shows.

Sofia Fimognari

WA has faced resource issues preventing the usage of electronic monitoring on high-risk offenders.

Electronic monitoringPremiumNo GPS monitoring for DV offenders a ‘failure of leadership’

The lack of resources available in the regions to electronically monitor domestic violence offenders has been called a “failure of leadership”. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Great Dunny Hunt is back.

The Great Dunny HuntPremiumPublic urged to find missing toilets in the Great Dunny Hunt

South West residents will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Great Dunny Hunt — to help find the region’s missing public toilets and add them to the national map.

Ezra Kaye

Two teenagers have been charged by Bunbury detectives following an alleged police chase in a stolen vehicle in the South West.

Police chasePremiumTwo teenagers charged after police chase in SW

Two teenagers have been charged by Bunbury detectives following an alleged police chase in a stolen vehicle in the South West in which it’s claimed an officer was bitten.

Ezra Kaye

Cleanaway was granted a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.

Toxic WastePremiumDEAG to appeal approval of toxic waste at Banskia Road tip

A Dardanup action group will appeal a decision made by authorities to allow toxic PFAS waste to be stored at a South West tip

Ezra Kaye

Cancer Council WA’s South West regional education officer Julie Rose said more than 10,000 students from schools across WA had embraced the Crunch and Move program.

Crunch and MovePremiumPrimary schools embrace healthy ‘Crunch and Move’ program

More than 10,000 students from schools across WA have embraced a program which helps kids get excited about eating more vegetables and moving their bodies

Ezra Kaye

Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd had been appointed as the contractor responsible for building the WA Government’s $7.8 million TAFE training facility in Collie.

TAFEPremiumSouth West contractor appointed to build new TAFE in Collie

The South West’s newest teaching facility is one step closer with a builder selected to take on the task. 

Ezra Kaye

The Conservation Council of WA has warned against the Coalition’s plan to build a nuclear reactor in Collie.

Federal election 2025PremiumCCWA warns against ‘dangerous’ Collie nuclear reactor

WA’s leading environmental organisation has warned against the Coalition’s “dangerous” nuclear proposal in the wake of the 39th anniversary of the worlds most devastating nuclear disaster. 

Ezra Kaye

Harvey St John leadership team members, Julie Mizen, Amy Hill, Dean Mullins, Symantha Groth, and paramedic Cornelus Van Der Westhuizen

90 years of service Harvey St John nearing nearly a century of service

Harvey’s St John Sub Centre is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of service opening their doors to the community next month for their 90th anniversary.

Craig Duncan

Forrest’s Greens candidate Georgia Beardman, Labor candidate Tabitha Dowding, independent candidate Sue Chapman and Liberal candidate Ben Small.

OPINION PremiumFace of Forrest to change, but voters have power and choice

Whichever way the vote goes on Saturday, the Federal face of Forrest will change. 

Amber Lilley

Kalgoorlie Hotel was open on Wednesday despite several of its windows being smashed just hours before.

CrimePremiumHannan Street window-smashing rampage

Several businesses along Hannan Street had their windows smashed after a woman allegedly threw objects at them.

Jessica Antoniou

Des Headland, Carol Thompson and Pete Tually with the new SOMATOM go.Top CT scanner.

Medical upgradePremiumSignificant milestone in regional healthcare

An imaging service in Kalgoorlie-Boulder has installed the region’s first state-of-the-art CT scanner — hand-painted with Aboriginal art — offering a wider range of medical support to regional communities.

Jessica Antoniou

Forrest’s Greens candidate Georgia Beardman, Labor’s Tabitha Dowding, independent Sue Chapman and the Liberals’ Ben Small.

Election 2025PremiumWho are you voting for in the election for Forrest?

With the Federal election only days away, eight candidates have lined up to claim South West’s seat of Forrest.

Sofia Fimognari, Craig Duncan and Ezra Kaye

New Murchison Gold has reported “amazing headline grade” at its Crown Prince project.

‘Amazing’ returnPremiumAssay result of 0.28m at 17,240g/t at gold project

The company behind a gold project near Meekatharra has reported an “amazing headline grade” from a diamond hole of 0.28 metres at 17,240 grams per tonne as it pushes to bring an open-pit mine into production.

Neil Watkinson

CBC’s Kirst Smith.

HockeyPremiumDefending premiers back to top form

CBC handed Pegasus their first defeat last weekend.

Neale Harvey

IGO’s Nova-Bollinger processing plant.

End draws nearPremiumNova nickel mine will finish by end of 2026, IGO says

Production at the Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper-cobalt mine in the Fraser Range will finish at the end of next year, IGO has revealed.

Neil Watkinson

Ora Banda Mining managing director Luke Creagh.

Expansion pathPremiumOra Banda’s 2024-25 gold sales already ahead of last year

The fortunes of Ora Banda Mining continue to rise, with the current financial year’s gold sales already surpassing the previous year — with one quarter still to go.

Neil Watkinson

Margaret River Hospital.

Federal election PremiumHow Forrest will be affected by health this federal election

With the Federal election calling voters to place their ballots this Saturday, health care has been an issue consistently affecting people in the South West and how they vote. 

Sofia Fimognari

Edmund Forrester on Heidi during the gymkhana barrel race at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

Nullarbor Muster 2025PremiumChampion rider crowned at muster gymkhana

Riders saddled up for a series of horse-riding events at Rawlinna’s 42nd Nullarbor Muster.

Jessica Antoniou

Dancers in traditional dress at the Hari Raya event, celebrating the end of Ramadan.

Event harmonyPremiumKatanning Christmas Islanders celebrate Hari Raya event

Katanning’s Christmas Islanders Community Club Association hosted its first Suasana Keharmonia Di Hari Raya event, celebrating the end of Ramadan with a community feast and dancing at the town’s Pioneer Hall.

Claire Middleton

Bred Co will host this year's closing event in collaboration with Big Loaf and La Violletta Wines in their laneway space, with a similar look to their 2023 event.

local tastePremiumAlbany takes centre stage in Taste Great Southern festival

The Great Southern’s premier food and wine festival Taste Great Southern returns to the region from Thursday, featuring local culinary talent and businesses, and an extended four-day program

Jacki Elezovich