The RBA’s third consecutive rate rise has triggered immediate responses from the major banks, spelling fresh mortgage pain for households.
Cameron Micallef
Katanning educational assistant Karen Watson has been awarded the 2025 Student of the Year at the Katanning South Regional TAFE campus, recognised for her dedication to supporting students.
Amy Towers
A controversial “Globalise the Intifada” information session has been relocated despite being sensationally blocked by the City of Sydney council.
Jack Nivison
Many saw it as inevitable, but the RBA’s latest move to raise the cash rate doesn’t make it any easier for cash-strapped Aussie mortgage holders.
The state government handling the largest debt pile in the country has handed down an election year budget.
Alexandra Feiam and Blair Jackson
Local farmer Winton Nazarri led the dawn service at Broomehill, paying special tribute to the Indigenous Australians who served.
Claire Middleton
After the deadliest flu season this century, Australia is heading into another tough winter, with health experts warning against complacency.
Andrew Hedgman
A commissioner is likely to be appointed to run the Carnarvon shire council after it imploded in the wake of six resignations of the president and five councillors in recent days.
Kate Campbell, Imogen Wilson, Sienna Seychell & Jessica Page
New data reveals a surprising change to consumer spending as the RBA prepares to make a crucial decision on interest rates.
Ike Morris
One of Australia’s biggest banks is predicting three interest rate hikes, rising cost of living and falling growth in a dire warning to Australian households.
Two unions are leveraging their influence over the train networks of one Aussie state in an effort to secure upgraded pay conditions for workers.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has confirmed that she is mulling over a big move ahead of the next federal election.
Ria Pandey
One state premier has delivered an ultimatum to NIMBY strongholds as he backs Labor’s federal reforms to the capital gains tax.
Nathan Schmidt
A man accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was excused from appearing in court in front of his alleged victim’s family.
Jack Nivison, Robert White and David Hannant
Anthony Albanese has been grilled on unconfirmed reports the government will take a big step to support Aussie wage earners in the federal budget.
Bunbury audiences will get a taste of Australia’s biggest comedy event later this month when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow arrives in town.
Yousuf Shameel
As winter gets closer and Bunbury sees nights of stormy weather, the rough sleepers and homeless population of the region looks for shelter and warmth.
Young children of Bunbury are invited to reimagine one of the greatest escape stories in history in the form of a short story.
Horse riders have been ordered to dismantle an informal horse exercise area by the end of Tuesday after City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder rangers flagged the facility has never had a permit.
Tegan Guthrie
Hoyts Cinema is set to open at the Eaton Fair Shopping Centre next year as part of the centre’s million dollar expansion.
Rose Patane
A man in possession of a stolen and modified shotgun – with a shortened barrel and a removed butt-stock – has avoided immediate jail.
Isabella Davis
Community meetings are back in the shire of Dardanup, giving residents the chance to connect with councillors and shire staff to share their feedback and shape the community’s future.
In a move for better community transparency, the Shire of Coolgardie has launched an online hub outlining its progress on requirements set by the local government minister and inspector.
A first home is on the cards for a young Bunbury family after a trip to the grocery store left them with a winning $250,000 Scratch ’n’ Win prize.
