Bunbury Mail
Sunday, 3 December 2023
Look who will be WA's Australian of the Year for 2024
The recipient of the the 2024 Australian of the Year for Western Australia is advocate for victims of crime Mechelle Turvey (white top). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Pat Dodson dedicates his life to building respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini, Paul Osborne and Andrew Brown
Community cricket clubs to benefit from NRMA grants program
Finn Coleman
Australian national cricket team player, Cameron Green (from Perth), with members of Secret Harbour Dockers Cricket Club from Golden Bay. Picture supplied.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Kerem Doruk
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
'This should be an ad from the Australian Government'
"This should be an ad from the Australian Government", an otherwise blank back page of The Canberra Times declares in its September 13 edition.
7 rules for a respectful and worthwhile Voice referendum
Joe McIntyre
Megan Davis (left), one of the Indigenous leaders asking us to establish a Voice to Parliament. AAP/National Reconciliation Council supplied
Weather
Severe weather to hit WA on Wednesday
Picture: windy.com
Design a kindness mascot and win cash and prizes for your school
Dayle Latham
Twins Romy and Hudson, 8, get started on their mascot designs for honesty as part of the Kind Kids Design a Mascot competition. Scan the QR code to enter. Picture supplied
Uncontrolled bushfire danger downgraded in southwest WA
A bushfire watch and act alert is in place for parts of Nannup shire in WA's southwest. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Psychedelics approved for mental health treatment in world first
Nadine Morton
The use of psychedelics for mental health treatment has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. File picture
Fifa World Cup
'It's iconic': Wilkshire backs Matildas to create more 'special' World Cup moments
Matildas players Mary Fowler, Steph Catley (middle) and Caitlin Foord celebrate after Foord's goal in their 1-0 win over Denmark. Picture by Adam McLean.
The former Socceroo believes the Matildas can upset England and reach the World Cup final.
Agron Latifi
WA eyes March 2024 end date for plastic coffee cups
Michael Ramsey
Coffee lovers in WA will need to use compostable takeaway cups from 2024. (Robert McGrath/AAP PHOTOS)
Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was buried in sand on an island in Moreton Bay. (HANDOUT/RACQ LIFEFLIGHT)
Anti-Israeli protest blocks roads at WA shipping port
Kathryn Magann and Duncan Murray
A pro-Palestine protest is seeking to block the operations of ZIM shipping at the Port of Fremantle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was buried in sand on an island in Moreton Bay. (HANDOUT/RACQ LIFEFLIGHT)
Anti-Israeli protest blocks roads at WA shipping port
Kathryn Magann and Duncan Murray
A pro-Palestine protest is seeking to block the operations of ZIM shipping at the Port of Fremantle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Floods and outages hit two states as deluge persists
William Ton
Several regional Victorian communities are at risk of being cut off by rising floodwaters. (HANDOUT/VICSES)
Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar
William Ton
As electricity prices soar, one in three Australian households have installed solar panels. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
'Stop kidding yourself': most unsure how drunk they are
Kathryn Magann
Victorian authorities have launched a holiday campaign targeting low-level drink driving. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Floods and outages hit two states as deluge persists
Several regional Victorian communities are at risk of being cut off by rising floodwaters. (HANDOUT/VICSES)
William Ton
Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar
William Ton
As electricity prices soar, one in three Australian households have installed solar panels. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
'Stop kidding yourself': most unsure how drunk they are
Kathryn Magann
Victorian authorities have launched a holiday campaign targeting low-level drink driving. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Opium imports on the rise in Australia
Duncan Murray
Criminal gangs are using various methods to import opium, such as soaking mats in the drug. (HANDOUT/AFP)
Man killed in head-on collision between two trucks
Kathryn Magann
Two trucks have collided in southern NSW, killig one man aged in his 40s. (Tim Pascoe/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Laine Clark
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Athletics in 'survival mode' after Games cancellation
Rachael Ward
Athletics Australia says Victoria's cancellation of the Commonwealth Games had a devastating impact. (EPA PHOTO)
Community cricket clubs to benefit from NRMA grants program
Finn Coleman
Australian national cricket team player, Cameron Green (from Perth), with members of Secret Harbour Dockers Cricket Club from Golden Bay. Picture supplied.
Verstappen takes pole for season's finale in Abu Dhabi
Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third place on the grid. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Sneak peak: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
What's On
Macaulay Culkin gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
"There's so many people that I love and to feel it back is just amazing," Macaulay Culkin says. (AP PHOTO)
Ellie Iorizzo
Hoax actor Smollett loses appeal, must return to jail
Ed White
Jussie Smollett will return to jail after losing an appeal for his conviction of staging an attack. (AP PHOTO)
Shunned in West, conductor Gergiev head Russian Bolshoi
Unpopular in the West, Valery Gergiev was appointed director of Moscow's Bolshoi Theater by Russia. (AP PHOTO)
Kids dive into the underwater art of Jean Jullien
Liz Hobday
French artist Jean Jullien is holding a show just for children at the National Gallery of Victoria. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Beyonce releases new music to mark Renaissance movie
Ellie Iorizzo
Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce follows the 39-date world tour of her Grammy-winning album. (AP PHOTO)
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Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Elizabeth Habermann
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Emma Brown
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Way to keep your dog occupied while you are out of the house
Learn some great ways to provide stimulation and entertainment for your dog, so they don't get bored or anxious in your absence. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Young regional residents most affected by financial abuse
Ciara Bastow
The latest CommBank Community Awareness Survey shows the prevalence of financial abuse continues to worsen despite growing awareness of the issue. Picture file image.
Zen and the art of the confused, out of shape, middle aged man
Rick Kernick
A bunch of random kids just itching to beat the hell out of your author. Picture: Shutterstock
Photos and Video
Coming of age drama is folksy fun
Review
Julian Dennison in Uproar. Picture supplied
Jane Freebury
States, territories demand share of Commonwealth riches 'in perpetuity'
Adrian Rollins
The state and territories want Treasurer Jim Chalmers to gurantee a GST top-up 'in perpetuity'. Picture: Canberra Times/ Gary Ramage
Opinion
How Dutton is shaping his PM persona
Michelle Grattan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with his eye on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's chair during a division. Picture by Gary Ramage
Regional satellite dish first in program to better GPS positioning
Jacob McMaster
The new satellite dish outside Uralla is the first in a series for the SouthPAN project, which will give massive gains to GPS accuracy. Pictures by Jacob McMaster.
Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
Anna McGuinness
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Comment
How Dutton is shaping his PM persona
Opinion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with his eye on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's chair during a division. Picture by Gary Ramage
Michelle Grattan
Real Australia
Taste of the unexpected with farmers pranked on their Friday night at the pub
Chris McLennan
There were lots of fun and games in town after the Wycheproof sheep sale, not much in the way of takeaway food.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
Carrie Hutchinson
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Discovering the Best Hammam Experience in Istanbul: A Blend of Tradition and Luxury
Explore the best hammam experience in Istanbul, guiding you to a place where you can immerse yourself in a blend of luxury and tradition. Picture Shutterstock
Two Ways to Go
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
Akash Arora
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
Natascha Mirosch
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
Car Expert
Every new Volkswagen coming to Australia in 2024 and beyond
Car Expert
Every new Volkswagen coming to Australia in 2024 and beyond
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Renault Arkana price and specs
Jade Credentino
2024 Renault Arkana price and specs
Car Expert
This road wirelessly charges electric cars
Jade Credentino
This road wirelessly charges electric cars
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed review
Jack Quick
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed review
Car Expert
Deals on wheels: Drive-away offers on Volkswagen Amarok
Jack Quick
Deals on wheels: Drive-away offers on Volkswagen Amarok
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
Farm Weekly
Property opportunity just south from Kununoppin
There are 588 hectares of the 669ha property that are arable.
Mel Williams
Diversified farming options in Southern Forest food bowl
Mel Williams
Farm house and property offer multiple options for diversified farming in the Northcliffe region
Eastern-based property buyers flock to the west
Mel Williams
Perth is firmly in the grips of Eastern States investments.
Life & Style
Mining town cottage treated to a fresh face
Carefully detailing ensured the charm of the original charred brickwork was retained. Picture by Light and Lines
Reducing the risk of a li-ion fire at home
Use batteries carefully to reduce the risk of a house fire. Picture Shutterstock
Advice
Summit offers no solution to growing housing rental crisis
The more we attack the mum and dad investors who are providing the rental properties this country needs, the more reluctant they will be to continue investing. Photo Shutterstock