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Premier announces youth precinct funding
Premier Colin Barnett was in town on Tuesday to announce a $1.39 million funding boost to the town's ...
Strategy to close gap
Theissue of homelessness and housing affordability in the Augusta Margaret River Shire is under the spotlight, with a ...
Skate comp gives colour boost on grey day
The Margaret River skatepark was packed out on Sunday with scooter, skateboard and BMX riders competing in the ...
Shark alert for Margaret River beach
A partial whale carcass on Boodjidup Beach has prompted shark warnings for the area.
Café contract cut
Management of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Jewel Cave cafes is set to change hands in a controversial ...
Not Zyggy! Wild weekend winds bring down popular attraction
South West residents are cleaning up this week after powerful storms pummeled the Capes on the weekend.
Film reveals struggles
Amnesty Margaret River will screen a new film by Academy Award winning producer Eva Orner.
Rescue helicopter sent to Prevelly
The RAC rescue chopper was been sent to Prevelly Friday morning ahead of forecast wild weather.
Industries welcome delay
Industry bodies have welcomed an announcement that the 'Backpacker Tax' will be delayed until January 2017.
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Man 'fighting for his life' after shark attack
WA: A man has lost his leg and is fighting for his life after a shark attack at ...
Woman's breast implants ruptured in kangaroo attack
SA: A woman will undergo surgery to repair ruptured breast implants after a kangaroo attack.
Animal torture charge paralyzed cat
NSW: The cat, who delivered a litter of kittens shortly before she was injured, is unlikely to walk ...
Tributes flow for Cindy Waldron after croc attack
Tributes have poured in for after Cindy Waldron who was dragged underwater by a crocodile.
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Big swell likely for boarding comp
The WA State Bodyboard Titles will be held in the Yallingup region this weekend.
Hawks take out big win over Purples
Festival rolls into town
The sport of roller derby gets another boost in Margaret River thanks to Derby Fest 2016.
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National
Man 'fighting for his life' after shark attack at Mandurah beach
A man has lost his leg and is fighting for his life after a shark attack at Falcon ...
Human arm recovered in search for missing fishermen off Coral Bay
Police have retrieved a human arm as part of their search for two fishermen missing off the coast ...
Joe Hockey sought to block release of Cabcharge details, citing terrorism risk
Former treasurer's office said the release of five-year-old hire car travel details could put him at risk in ...
Woman's breast implants ruptured in kangaroo attack in South Australia
A woman will undergo surgery to repair ruptured breast implants after they were damaged in kangaroo attack in ...
Virgin jet forced to land at fog-bound airport after 'inaccurate forecasts'
How a botched weather report led to a terrifying ordeal for passengers and crew on a Virgin Australia ...
Workers deserve better than shameful Coles deal with shop union
This is a moment of great shame for Australia's ailing union movement and for one of this country's ...
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Community
Shark alert for Margaret River beach
A partial whale carcass on Boodjidup Beach has prompted shark warnings for the area.
Garden gets makeover
A garden in a home occupied by adults with physical and intellectual disabilities has been given a much ...
Community rests on volunteer shoulders
Volunteer Week May 9 - 15 : BESS volunteers are recognised for their hard work in our community.
Pair of dreamers launch new collection
Artists Alice Linford Forte and Salli Coppin launched their collaborative exhibition, 'Dreamers' at the Margaret River Gallery.
Entertainment
3AW crushes rival 774 ABC with biggest ratings lead in almost five years
Breakfast heavyweights Ross and John trump Red Symons, while Neil Mitchell tops Jon Faine.
#AskHimMore: Will Arnett and Stephen Amell on balancing fatherhood and acting
It's a question an actress with children gets asked on the daily.
Disney movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is in crisis, Page Six report
It appears box office smash The Force Awakens may have set the bar too high and spin-off movie ...
How Jodie Foster got George Clooney and Julia Roberts on board for Money Monster
Ensuring women are represented in her films is not top priority for the two-time Oscar winner, "it really depends on ...
Life & Style
New Canberra gene technology gets $7 million budget boost
Imagine if your DNA held the key to finding a cure for any illness?
Employment in the future: where will 'new economy' jobs come from?
There's probably more anxiety than usual about where future jobs will come from.
Australia's median age is revealed as 37
In two weeks, Kobie Keenan will cross a key demographic marker, joining half the population on the other ...
Australia’s 9 Most Annoying Strata Regulations
While they are designed to enhance the well-being of residents there are some common regulations that people find ...
Behind Confucius Classrooms: the Chinese government agency teaching NSW school students
The Chinese government's soft power outreach body is paying NSW public schools $10,000 to hold Chinese language and ...
How to run up hills without dying
Die elegantly while you run up the hill, I say to myself, before I die inelegantly, folding forward ...
Opinion
Science more important than ever
Science and journalism share some important DNA. The cover-up of climate science is cause for concern.
Turnbull lands glove on “billion dollar Bill”
More must be done for local mental health
A boost in funding to fight ice is welcome but more must be done to combat the epidemic ...
Travel
The five dishes you must eat in Canberra
Add these 5 delicious dishes to your essential list of reasons to visit Canberra.
Cuba travel guide: 10 tips for first time travel to Cuba
Visiting Cuba is a highlight-packed sensory overload. Here are our top tips for getting the most out of ...
The snow tribes: Who is hitting the slopes this winter
The hill tribes come in a variety of shapes and sizes and with different pursuits in mind. The ...
The best iPhone and android apps for the snow
The best apps to download this ski season.