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The win is the sixth for the Margaret River Boardriders Club since the Boardriders Battle began. Photo: Majeks/SWA

Margaret River wins nail-biting Boardriders Battle

Bunbury SES manager Chris Widmer with Gelorup Fire Brigade chief Chris Scott and volunteers Glenys Malatesta and Jeff Mcdougall.

Fire safety expo in Gelorup

Jemillah Dawson

Four deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

Janine Graham

Jaysen De San Miguel will run for Bunbury mayor as well as re contest for councillor.

Candidate wants to encourage more development in the CBD

Pip Waller

Historic win for Hawks

Historic win for Hawks

Jemillah Dawson

Cheryl Kozisek is vying for the City of Bunbury Mayor position in the 2021 local government elections. Photo is supplied.

Mayoral candidate wants to leadership change

Pip Waller

Dr Parthasarathy Ramesh's three values for his campaign are compassion, creativity and community.

Candidate passionate about diverse community

Pip Waller

The win is the sixth for the Margaret River Boardriders Club since the Boardriders Battle began. Photo: Majeks/SWA

Margaret River wins nail-biting Boardriders Battle

Bunbury SES manager Chris Widmer with Gelorup Fire Brigade chief Chris Scott and volunteers Glenys Malatesta and Jeff Mcdougall.

Fire safety expo in Gelorup

Jemillah Dawson

Road to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

GET UP TO DATERoad to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

Recalled ambassador Jean-Pierre Thebault is expressing France's anger with Australia.

Joyce defends secrecy over submarine deal

20m ago

The hydrogen industry can "help Australia achieve its emission-reduction goals", says Angus Taylor.

Hydrogen energy hubs receive $150m boost

22m ago

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Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

2hrs ago

Australia's aviation sector will get more financial aid as it looks forward to borders reopening.

Airports eye return of overseas travel

29m ago

Retailers are pinning their hopes for a bumper Christmas on NSW, Victoria and the ACT reopening.

Petrol pump prices hit three-year high

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
49m ago

Phil Cleary has testified at an inquest into the unsolved murder of Melbourne woman Maria James.

Former MP speaks at Maria James inquest

Gus McCubbing
51m ago

Potentially damaging wind conditions are set to hamper much of NSW and the ACT.

Winds and cold snap forecast for NSW, ACT

Tiffanie Turnbull
52m ago

Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce says Christian Porter's resignation is right, but not the end of his career.

Give Porter another chance: Barnaby Joyce

Georgie Moore
1hr ago

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Blake Foden

Protesters have clashed with members of Victoria Police at an anti-lockdown rally in Victoria. Picture: Getty

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in Vic protest

Liz Hobday

Madison Oei, 10, plays with her dog Taffy as her brother Izaac, 12, jumps on the trampoline. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow does the Delta strain affect children?

Sarah Lansdown

Second time: Western Australia Gourmet Escape festival has been cancelled for the second year running thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, border closures and health concerns. Photo: Facebook/Gourmet Escape

Cancelled: Gourmet Escape falls victim to COVID-19

Nicky Lefebvre

The win is the sixth for the Margaret River Boardriders Club since the Boardriders Battle began. Photo: Majeks/SWA

Margaret River wins nail-biting Boardriders Battle

Historic win for Hawks

Historic win for Hawks

Jemillah Dawson

Busselton resident Neil Honey is excited to see his team in the grand final for the first time since 2000.

"When the Eagles come along I thought 'I'm not going to change'": Demons fan excited for grand final

Jemillah Dawson

The win is the sixth for the Margaret River Boardriders Club since the Boardriders Battle began. Photo: Majeks/SWA

Margaret River wins nail-biting Boardriders Battle

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

Australiand Swimming Club junior swimmers Jay Pfoeffer, Kael OByrne, Nita Kiewiet, Emma Bartlett and Ella Larkman with coach Taarna Cam. Picture by David Bailey.

"I was just going for PB's and came out with medals": Australind junior swimmers reach state success

David Bailey

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jason Sudeikis' comedy Ted Lasso has done well at the Emmy Awards along with royal drama The Crown.

Ted Lasso and The Crown win top Emmys

Jill Serjeant
20m ago

Olivia Colman has won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, for The Crown.

Key winners at the 2021 Emmy Awards

2hrs ago

NZ director Jessica Hobbs has won an Emmy for directing, for royal drama series The Crown.

NZ director Hobbs wins Emmy for The Crown

Ben McKay
2hrs ago

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

A power pack of natural goodness

A power pack of natural goodness

Understanding cybersecurity: What are VPNs & why do they matter?

Understanding cybersecurity: What are VPNs & why do they matter?

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Jack Needham

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

A Busselton business has made the decision to close during the September school holidays due to a worker shortage, a situation being faced by many businesses in the region.

WA skills shortage forcing popular Busselton eatery to close during school holidays

Emma Kirk

In 2020, the Western Australian Forest Alliance were calling for logging to stop in Helms Forest near Nannup, which is home to red-tailed, Carnabys and Baudins cockatoos.Image supplied.

Industry 'blindsided' by WA Government's 'historic' decision to end native forest logging in 2024

Emma Kirk

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

Simon Snook and his orchids. Image supplied.

The Busselton and Districts Orchid Show is on this weekend

COVID-19 testing queues in Cowra.

Another regional NSW town back in lockdown

1hr ago

Learn more about these pics in our gallery. Photos: INSTAGRAM.

Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

2hrs ago

ON SET: Key scenes of new new SBS period drama series New Gold Mountain were filmed at Ballarat's much-loved Sovereign Hill. Pictures: SBS

New goldrush series filmed at Sovereign Hill set to hit screens

New Vic cases climb past 550, one death

WATCHNew Vic cases climb past 550, one death

Four deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

Janine Graham

Historic win for Hawks

Historic win for Hawks

Jemillah Dawson

Road to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

GET UP TO DATERoad to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

Janine Graham

THE WEEK IN VIDEOS: Meerkat babies, forgotten names and hundreds of breaching whales.

WATCHVideos of the week: Awkward AUKUS, whales abound and baby meerkats

Emma Horn

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

With the $3700 top-priced Lewisdale-Corrigin ram at Eastville, Lewisdale-Corrigin and Wanjalonar ram sale hosted by the Ledwith family at Dudinin were stud principal Luke Ledwith (left), Westcoast Wool & Livestock WA sheep manager Lincon Gangell and buyer Kim Stephen, KA & CM Stephen, Moorine Rock

Lewisdale-Corrigin Poll Merino makes $3700

Jodie Rintoul
1hr ago

Braden Johnston (left), Johnston Plains, Nyabing, Chirniminup Dohnes stud principal Rachel Browne and Nutrien Livestock Breeding representative Roy Addis with the $4400 top-priced ram at the Chirniminup Dohne on-property ram sale at Nyabing on September 13.

Chirniminup Dohnes sell to $4400 high

Brooke Littlewood

Women in Farming Wagin branch committee Kara Jeffery (left), Kate Becker, Carole Patterson, Wendy Abbott, branch president Jenny West, Tracey Kippin, Di Dohle and Frances O'Callaghan.

Women in Farming share their journeys

Mollie Tracey

Virtual horse racing becomes latest NFT obsession

Virtual horse racing becomes latest NFT obsession

Noel Whittaker
43m ago

Pain scientists urge clinicians to consider an alternative approach to chronic pain treatment. Picture: Shutterstock.

Closing the gap: modern pain science and clinical practice

Manuela Callari
2hrs ago

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy