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Explosive devices have been used to blow up three busses in Israel.

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Three buses explode in suspected terror attack on Israel

Three public buses have exploded in a suspected terror attack on Israel, as authorities race to search for additional detonation devices.

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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is set to face parliament to shed light on the boards recent decisions.

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Bullock in firing line: RBA governor to face grilling

Parliamentarians will question Reserve Bank officials on their decision to cut interest rates, remove card surcharges and their stance on cryptocurrency.

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Kash Patel has successfully secured the Senate vote to become the new head of the FBI.

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Patel confirmed as head of FBI in close call vote

Following immense criticism, President Donald Trump’s nominee for leader of the FBI, Kash Patel, has narrowly been selected for the top job.

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Wallcliffe Fire Service Brigade members during Sunday's bushfire in Dunsborough.

Fire warningDunsborough blaze a stark reminder for Margaret River

Margaret River residents have been warned the weekend fire in the heart of Dunsborough should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who believes such a thing couldn’t happen near them.

Warren Hately

Dung beetles can improve soil health in grazing systems.

beetles are back$500,000 for dung beetles to help in tourism towns

There are plans afoot to relieve the region’s dreaded blowfly menace by returning investment to a natural solution.

Warren Hately

The Vatican says the pope's health is "slightly improving" and he is alert and able to work. (EPA PHOTO)

Religion and BeliefPope 'slightly improving,' Vatican's positive update

The pope's health is improving and he is alert, able to move around and even doing some work, says the Vatican.

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newsPremiumBullock to face grilling after rate cut

RBA governor Michele Bullock will face a three-hour grilling by politicians following the central bank’s first rate cut in four years.

Jessica Wang

Forty-year bushfire brigade veteran Ken Collins.

FIRE ALARM BELLS RAISED Veteran brigade firefighter calls for change

One of the region’s longest-serving volunteer firefighters wants to reignite debate around a touchy topic many want extinguished for good

Warren Hately

Surfers Point.

coastal risksStudy finds silver lining for Margaret River surfers

A new study looking at the devastating effects of climate change on the sport of surfing has revealed some accidental good news for Margaret River

Warren Hately

Dr Sophia Callendar with a long-necked tortoise.

green futureSundowner series brings conservation experts together

Nature lovers will have the chance to learn the latest on wildlife conservation at a talk coming to Margaret River later this month.

Warren Hately

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.

appeal bidForest Grove sawmill project taken to tribunal

Neighbours aggrieved at a recently approved sawmill in Forest Grove are taking their fight to WA’s State Administrative Tribunal.

Warren Hately

Geraldton's Edel Rodden with Capes surfers Mia Jacobs and Lily Boxall.

SurfingState champions crowned at Main Break

The first round of the 2025 WA Junior Surfing Titles went off at Main Break at the weekend as the region’s homegrown surfers seized their chance to shine.

Warren Hately

Stella Bella Wines viticulturist James Hayward.

new normalPremiumBumper vintage forecast for 2025 Margaret River wine region

The first reports coming in from vineyards across the region suggest vintage 2025 could be one of the standouts of the past decade

Warren Hately

Woolworths has increased its Quiet Hour to five days per week in Busselton and Dunsborough.

Low-sensory shoppingPremiumWoolworths has increased its Quiet Hour to five days

Busselton and Dunsborough’s Woolworths stores have extended their Quiet Hour shopping experience to every weekday. 

Sofia Fimognari

This year's Dunsborough Arts Festival is expected to be the biggest yet.

Dunsborough art festPremiumDunsborough Art Festival returns on March long weekend

The Dunsborough Art Festival returns on the March long weekend from March 1 to March 3 with a record number of vendors to be featured

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Pierro Wines founder and winemaker Michael Peterkin.

green bottlesMargaret River wine region ‘full bottle’ on sustainability

Margaret River’s wine industry is continuing to make strong headway into sustainability, with a new charter bringing attention to how the region’s signature products are packaged

Warren Hately

Charlotte Le Lievre and Double Dole Stringband.

working musosPremiumCharlotte Le Lievre and friends head for Witchcliffe Hall

An award-winning singer-songwriter is set to bring her timeless country folk music to Witchcliffe next week.

Melissa Pedelty

Yolk Property Group's Tao Bourton with MLC Jackie Jarvis (centre) with (L-R) Mark Wypynaszko, Leeuwin Civil Director, Yolk Property Group senior development manager Harry Doyle, shire president Julia Meldrum, Richard Martin, JDSi Consulting Engineers director and Leeuwin Civil chief operating office David Evans.

birdwood debutsBirdwood subdivision works start in Cowaramup

Work has officially begun at Cowaramup’s newest and biggest subdivision, Birdwood

Warren Hately

The Safer Speeds program could affect 550 roads across the shire.

speed cutsShire sticks with Safer Speeds trial

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River says it will continue its partnership with RAC to trial speed reductions on hundreds of local roads.

Warren Hately

Tour Guides Australia vice-president Susan Rees.

fresh guideForeign help touted for Margaret River tour guide sector

The tourism future of the Margaret River region could increasingly rely on foreign guides after the Federal Government recently placed the job on the national Occupational Shortage List for the first time

Warren Hately

The Cook Government’s interpretation and application of Aboriginal cultural heritage should concern all WA landowners.

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Maddox cultural heritage ruling alarm bell for landholders

The Cook Government’s interpretation and application of Aboriginal cultural heritage should concern all WA landowners.

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Parents overwhelmed by messages telling them they are doing ‘screentime’ wrong should ditch the term and look at what their kids are doing on their screens

WA NewsCommentsPremiumParents told to ditch ‘unhelpfully vague’ screentime label

Parents overwhelmed by messages telling them they are doing ‘screentime’ wrong should ditch the term and look at what their kids are doing on their screens - not how long they are on them.

Kate Emery

A 21-year-old man who went on a violent two-day spree has avoided jail. 

Courts & Justice PremiumMan avoids jail for two-day violent spree at hostel

A 21-year-old man who went on a two-day violent spree which saw him slash his partner with scissors, endanger the life of his four-month-old baby, and knock a man unconscious with a brick, has avoided jail. 

Tegan Guthrie

A man has pleaded not guilty to seven charges.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan denies threatening to cut nurse’s throat during break-in

A man will fight allegations he threatened to cut the throat of a nurse in an Aboriginal community and burn his house down while attempting to break his way into the nurse’s home. 

Tegan Guthrie