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Beth Schilling signs autographs for fans.

FootballPremiumBeth Schilling returns after a year on the sidelines

Bunbury’s Beth Schilling returned to West Coast’s AFLW side for the first time in more than a year at the weekend as the Eagles secured their first win of the season.

Jack Penniment

Wylie and Dean Bodger at the 2026 Variety WA Bash in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday.

Fundraiser eventPremiumVariety WA drivers strapped in for wild ride

A colourful convoy of wild and wacky cars rattled into Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday morning, marking the start of the 2026 Variety WA Bash.

Rosa Griffith

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan breached banning order, scaled fence into Gold Bar

A 20-year-old scaffolder banned from all licensed premises in WA scaled the back fence of a Hannan Street nightclub so he could keep drinking with his mates, a Kalgoorlie court has been told.

Tegan Guthrie

The Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumWoman accused of lighting fire which gutted South Kal home

A woman accused of causing a fire which gutted a home in South Kalgoorlie at the weekend will remain in custody while a strict bail plan is explored.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie player-coach Aaron Pacey.

FootballPremiumPacey sets bar high for 2027

Aaron Pacey is impressed by Railways’ game style.

Neale Harvey

A compilation of footage provided to The West showed a customer destroying electronic anti-theft gates at a local Big W store.

RetailVideoPremium‘Fed up’: Retailers call to fast-track barring orders in WA

Retailers have released new frightening footage of assaults and violence against staff as the industry urges the State Government to speed up passing laws in WA that would ban thugs from entering shops.

Cheyanne Enciso

Lisa Fardell, widow of Nick Fardell who was posthumously named the 2026 community citizen of the year, mayor Glenn Wilson, and Darcy Fardell.

Nominations openPremiumNominations open for next Citizen of the Year Awards

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking for people and groups making a positive contribution to the community for nomination in next year’s Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Tegan Guthrie

Railways’ Cheney Armstrong talks with coach Brendan Ryan during their Goldfields Football League women’s match against Kambalda at Sir Richard Moore Oval on April 18.

FootballPremiumRyan urging strong representation from local clubs

Brendan Ryan will be at the helm of the GFL’s women’s team for the country championships.

Neale Harvey

Dockers Jordan Clark, Judd McVee and Luke Ryan celebrate.

FootballPremiumMcVee makes return in statement Dockers finals victory

Geraldton’s Judd McVee made his return to AFL ranks in Fremantle’s thrilling and triumphant 14-point semifinal win over Geelong at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Kate Campbell

The Mid West Ports Authority has started its sand bypassing works.

Coastal managementPremiumPort’s sand bypassing works to last for about two weeks

The Mid West Port Authority’s twice-yearly sand bypassing works have started as part of its beach nourishment program.

Kate Campbell

Kazuals won the 2026 Geraldton Netball Association title to claim three-peat.

NetballPremiumKazuals get the three-peat done in style over Pumas

Kazuals have secured their third consecutive Geraldton Netball Association senior one premiership, defeating Pumas 51-40 in a fiercely contested grand final on Friday night.

Derek Goforth

Chapman Valley's Andie Payne, Taylah Broadhurst and Lucinda Rouse.

FootballPremiumRoyals captain reflects on record-breaking flag success

Chapman Valley co-captain Andie Payne has revealed her side’s aspirations to continue establishing themselves as a destination club after completing their second straight season undefeated to go back-to-back. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Brigades' Gus Osborn celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumBrigades’ leaders reflect on historic back-to-back flags

Brigades captain Dylan Ralph and coach Kyrone Bradley revealed how they revved up the playing group amid a chaotic second half to emerge seven-point winners in Saturday’s GNFL grand final.

Rebecca Ruthven

Harvey shire councillor Wendy Dickinson, shire president Michelle Campbell, singer John Standley (Johnny Jukebox) and deputy shire president Craig Carbone at the dinner dance held in celebration of the Brunswick Hall's 90th anniversary.

90TH ANNIVERSARY PremiumBrunswick Hall’s 90th birthday celebrations come to an end

Dinner and dancing brought people back to the Brunswick Hall at the weekend for the third and final event celebrating the hall’s 90th anniversary. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Harvey has launched a new online booking system for its venues and facilities.

BOOKING ONLINE PremiumHarvey shire launches new online booking system

A new online booking system has been launched by the Shire of Harvey for its community venues and facilities. 

Rose Patane

Denmark Walpole are the GSFL 2026 colts premiers.

Grand finalPremiumMagpie colts swoop to historic flag to break 22-year drought

With more than two decades since they last tasted GSFL colts premiership success, a talented Denmark-Walpole side were ecstatic to bring home the silverware after a historic 40-point win over Railways.

Melissa Sheil

The gnome competition at the Northampton Show was a big success in lieu of a poultry exhibit.

Ag ShowPremiumNorthampton puts on a good show for ag season finale

The finale of all Mid West agricultural shows has been hailed as a success, with the Northampton Show closing the season at the weekend.

Sienna Seychell

Geraldton Open Studios and Surrounds managing director, Emmaline James is excited to share the reinvigorated program for 2026.

ArtPremiumGet your art GOSS with behind-the-scenes experience

Geraldton Open Studios and Surrounds is returning for 2026, welcoming visitors with a series of behind-the-scenes studio experiences.

Sienna Seychell

Jenny McNamara has volunteered with St John WA for 15 years.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PremiumDedicated Waroona volunteer leaves St John WA

After serving the community for more than a decade, one of Waroona’s St John WA’s volunteers has decided to hang up her uniform. 

Rose Patane

Important changes to WA’s retirement village laws have begun rolling out, with a stronger focus on residents’ rights, financial security and involvement in decision-making.

Consumer WatchPremiumWhat to know about changes to WA’s retirement village laws

Important changes to Western Australia’s retirement village laws have begun rolling out, with a stronger focus on residents’ rights, financial security and involvement in decision-making.

Barb Thompson

The yet-to-be opened Wardandi Wanil Art Centre

Aboriginal ArtPremiumSouth West Aboriginal arts set to receive State Govt funding

Seven applicants from WA’s regions are set to share a $691,060 investment from the State Government through the regional Aboriginal arts development program.

Seth Carter

The Harvey Community Radio 96.5FM team outside the station's first home at 72 Young Street in Harvey.

COMMUNITY RADIO PremiumCommunity Broadcasting Awards South West finalists revealed

Two South West community radio stations have been revealed as finalists for national awards recognising people, programs and stations across Australia’s broadcasting sector. 

Rose Patane

Waroona shire’s chief fire control officer and Waroona Volunteer Fire and  Emergency Service member John Twaddle with WVFES senior firefighter Troy Clifford in front of the brigade’s new restored sign.

SIGN RESTORATIONPremium70-year-old Waroona Fire Station sign given a new life

A new sign has been created for the Waroona Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service station, bringing a 70-year-old piece of its history back to life. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury Wildlife Park team leader Coni Zangari with Jezza the shingleback lizard and senior keeper Kirsty Barnes with Nicky the cockatoo.

WILDLIFEPremiumBunbury Wildlife Park celebrates 40 years of family fun

Bunbury’s beloved wildlife park celebrated four decades of conservation and family fun on Monday, and is looking forward to celebrating many more years. 

Hayley Primmer