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Grieving WA parents say fatal bungle ‘must be the last’

A review of maternity services at a Bunbury hospital where a baby boy was stillborn after staff nearly killed his mother with a morphine overdose has been delivered. Here are the key findings.

Bethany Hiatt

homicide investigationPremiumYoung woman found dead on roadside in Margaret River

Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances leading up to the discovery of a woman’s body in Margaret River this morning.

Warren Hately & Michael Traill

Shock discoveryPremiumBody found on Margaret River walking trail

Police and detectives have cordoned off the scene on the path that leads from the suburb of Rapids landing into the town centre.

Warren Hately

Short-stay strategyPremiumSouth West city takes first step in Airbnb crackdown

The City of Busselton has taken its first step in a crackdown on holiday home issues by opening up community consultation on a new local policy and law.

Taylar Amonini

BasketballPremiumBusselton Slammer named rising star

South West Slammer Leigh Rickwood-Pitt has shown the WA basketball community what he is made of this year

Catherine Massey

South West emergencyRescue chopper called after teen’s motorbike fall

The RAC Rescue helicopter has flown a teenager to hospital after he fell off his motorbike and was injured at a popular riding trail in the State’s South-West.

heritage protectionPremiumDisputed trail work to resume

Conservation groups will oversee work on the botched winter diversion trail on behalf of the Wadandi Aboriginal group.

Warren Hately

beach lifeCoastal plans need some help

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has extended public consultation on a major new foreshore management plan for Prevelly and Gnarabup to increase local participation.

charity fundraiserClassic move in fundraising twist

A fundraising concert with a difference will hit Margaret River’s Uniting Church later this month.

Warren Hately

end of the roadPremiumfestival precinct

Councillors have unanimously voted to keep the Fearn Avenue festival precinct closed to traffic.

Warren Hately

festival precinctPremiumFearn Ave precinct’s next problem

The unexpected success of Fearn Avenue’s festival precinct as a gathering space is having unintended consequences which traders say the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River must now address.

Warren Hately

moving on upPremiumTrain ride to Margs?

Public figures across the Capes have welcomed Murray McHenry’s call to develop a train connection between Bunbury and Margaret River and on to Augusta.

Warren Hately

WA DAY HONOURSPremiumMargaret River’s West Australian of the Year

One of the region’s most famous faces was singled out in the WA Day honours list for his contribution to the State’s sporting industry.

Warren Hately

Zero toleranceSouth West police “fed up” with hoon behaviour

“Hoons driving recklessly and doing burnouts in our neighbourhoods are risking lives.”

Jacinta Cantatore

bodyboardingPremiumSW duo win two State bodyboarding titles

Margaret River offered a few bright sparks at the weekend’s WA Bodyboard Titles, with locals winning the under-18 and over-35 divisions and named as State champions.

CinefestOZBusselton CinefestOZ focus on indigenous film

The South West indigenous community will be highlighted at this year’s CinefestOZ with the launch of IndigifestOZ.

Taylar Amonini

Koala kindnessBusselton gets a dose of Mayhem to help koalas

WA folk punk troubadour Benny Mayhem is hitting the regional roads this weekend on a mission to help koalas affected by bushfires.

Taylar Amonini

DIsgusting drink drivingPremiumDunsborough top cop slams drink-driving behaviour

Ludicrous comment that could sum up drink-driving attitude in Dunsborough: It’s cheaper to die than get a taxi

Taylar Amonini

FIFO finesPremiumBusselton FIFO worker fined over drugs and gun

A Busselton fly-in, fly-out worker found with a shotgun under his bed and MDMA in his car has been given a spent conviction and fined.

Taylar Amonini

Quarantine hubPremiumMarino remains silent on SW quarantine facility

The idea of a COVID-19 quarantine facility in the South West emerged as a central issue last week, but Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino has remained quiet on the matter.

Taylar Amonini & Catherine Massey

Road safetyPremiumSouth West drivers given road alert

Road safety experts are urging drivers to remain vigilant on South West Roads as statistics reveal the region to be the top holiday destination this winter.

Taylar Amonini

roll up for waPremiumSW over 30s flock to new Bunbury COVID-19 clinic

WA’s first regional community vaccination clinic opened its doors in Bunbury today, as the vaccine rollout expanded to include anyone aged 30 and over.

Ailish Delaney, Jackson Barrett & Josh Zimmerman

Tourism hotspotVideoCommentsPremiumUnique water sports landmark puts Collie on the map

WA is blessed with countless hidden gems. With the pandemic making travel difficult, Sandgropers are turning to the many picturesque hotspots in our own backyard. And now we have another.

Miriam Fisher

galleryCamera IconPremiumIn pictures: Community gathers to celebrate WA Day

Hundreds of South West residents flocked to the Stirling Street Arts Centre on Sunday to enjoy the sunshine and celebrate what it means to be a West Australian.