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Denzil Washington and Dakota Fanning enjoy a quiet cafe scene in The Equalizer 3.

italyDenzel Washington draws visitors to quiet Amalfi spot

Stephen Scourfield with a reader’s reveal

Stephen Scourfield

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is considered one of WA’s most haunted buildings.

western australiaPremiumFive Freo icons

Four places worth visiting again and again – and one lost to history

Dawn Gibson-Fawcett

Little French Nest is a perfect spot for a relaxed brunch in Fremantle.

western australiaPremiumA mini break in Freo

A former West Australian journalist who lives in Cairo, Egypt, returns home for a visit with fresh eyes

Dawn Gibson-Fawcett

Peter Lacy (centre) mustering with his stockmen on Mt Elizabeth Station in 1990.

western australiaPremiumA Kimberley legend remembered

Memorial service for cattleman and tourism pioneer

Stephen Scourfield

Perth-based alt-country and western swing band The Stumblers.

eventLocal sounds in the forest

Exploring Great Southern through music, creativity and community

Stephen Scourfield

The Busselton Health Study began in 1966, originally operated out of a fleet of caravans on the old Busselton Hospital site on Marine Terrace.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAA caravan of discovery

A restored 1960s caravan has been transformed into an interactive exhibition to celebrate 60 years of the Busselton Health Study and its lasting legacy.

Penny Thomas

A leafless orchid spotted in the South West.

WAPremiumHunting orchids in the South West

Reconnecting with childhood while hunting for native orchids

Dayna Madaffari

Mimbi Caves near Fitzroy Crossing, Kimberely, Western Australia. Stephen Scourfield/The West Australian

western australiaPremiumMimbi Caves give unique human insight

Campground improved and extended as 50 per cent knocked off tour charge

Stephen Scourfield

Ponant Explorations’ Le Laperouse in the Kimberley.

newsPremiumSail the Kimberley & West coast for less

Ponant is trying to entice more West Australians

Stephen Scourfield

The Williams Hotel.

Western AustraliaPlenty for a pit stop — or a destination

Don’t just pass through on your way south — come for a stopover and stay longer.

Will Yeoman

Gemma Haddrick at the Williams CRC.

Western AustraliaJust Williams is a storybook of people

Community driving tourism success

Will Yeoman

Chestnut Brae owner and West Australian Agritourism Association chair John Stanley and Margaret River entrepreneur Lara Johnson at the Global Agritourism Network Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.

AgritourismFrom Nannup to the world stage

A family-run chestnut farm in Western Australia’s South West is proving you don’t need millions of visitors to make a global impact.

Penny Thomas

Uma will host live cultural performances as part of its Peruvian Independence Week celebrations.

TASTE OF PERUCelebrate Peru in Perth

Ceviche, pisco-worthy flavours and live Andean music are all on the menu during this week-long celebration

Penny Thomas

Sugarloaf Rock in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Western AustraliaBreaking the cycle with a weekend in Margs

Escaping after a work week can feel tough, but taking that step will have you enjoying your weekends more than you thought you could.

April Hancock

For Dhiva and Prashanth Shini, the evolution of the city’s hospitality landscape has completely transformed their holiday habits. 

PerthPremiumPerth locals are checking into CBD hotels more than ever

Perth is experiencing a major renaissance as locals increasingly swap boarding passes for city stays, transforming the CBD into a thriving holiday hotspot. 

Caitlin Vinci

Robert Frith.

western australiaPremiumWA Historical Cycle Club pedals fine lines of the past

Evolution isn’t history, it’s a route to be ridden

Will Yeoman

Pinctada Hotel Broome

WESTERN AUSTRALIAPinctada Broome unveils major refresh

Broome has always known the value of a good pearl, and now one of the town’s best-known hotels is embracing that heritage with a fresh new look.

Penny Thomas

8 Knots Tavern.

western australiaFive top places for a pint with a view

Whether it’s watching a sunset, a quiet riverside, or cargo ships entering and leaving the port, Perth has no shortage of spots where the scenery is just as good as the beer

Ellie O’Grady

Patrick Taylor Cottage.

albanyWA’s oldest house lives on in bicentenary

Glimpses into the past

Stephen Scourfield

Malcolm Traill.

learningBook explores the evolving identity of WA’s south

There’s no better time to explore the region’s rich, hidden heritage

Will Yeoman

The trophy for the Golden Saddle slot race was pictured at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club in 2025.

western australiaAll-inclusive rail, stay, tickets for Kalgoorlie Cup

An easy way to enjoy the Goldfields carnival

Stephen Scourfield

Dog Rock with its unusual accessories.

western australiaPremiumFraser the Fumigator goes to Albany (with his mate Gus)

Two mates travel down to Albany for some quality time. One is taking the opportunity to avoid uni, and the other works in fumigation. It might just get messy.

Gus Cullen

Michael Edelby playing oud in Singapore.

culturePremiumTransported to the Orient, via Asia & Freo

A musical success on the road, but the world’s notes and rhythms come home

Will Yeoman

Former Blackwood Pharmacy, 1908, and autumn foliage.

western australiaPremiumBridgetown Autumn Gardens Festival tour

Enjoying the colour of the South West

Melanie Anderson