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Busselton volunteers open 'safe place' to give those struggling with mental health alternative to hospital

A volunteer group says people in regional Western Australia usually only have the hospital to turn to if they are struggling with mental health after hours.

Agave americana plants to be eradicated by Shire of Capel calling them a danger to public safety

Agave americana plants to be eradicated by Shire of Capel calling them a danger to public safety

A shire moves to eradicate a popular, waterwise garden plant from public spaces saying its dangerous, skin-piercing spikes and poisonous sap are a risk to human, pet, and native animal safety.

West Australian woman awarded $1.1 million over Chicken Treat hot chips seasoned with caustic soda

West Australian woman awarded $1.1 million over Chicken Treat hot chips seasoned with caustic soda

Karis Pringle went to Chicken Treat with her nine-year-old son for a meal, but ended up being airlifted to hospital with internal burns because the chips had been seasoned with caustic soda.

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Education assistant charged with assault of teenage student at Bunbury alternative school

A 51-year-old man faces a charge of aggravated common assault over the alleged incident, which is understood to have been reported by other school staff.

Protests ensue as clearing begins on controversial $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road

Police have intervened as protesters try to physically stop machinery clearing bushland to make way for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project, which will create a more direct route between Perth and the Margaret River tourist region.

Port Geographe in Busselton tames seaweed problem after years of issues

Seaweed still piles up at this Busselton beach every winter but residents say new techniques are paying off after years of expensive failures.

Sports minister weighs in on embattled South Bunbury football club as tribunal begins

A two-day tribunal is underway after a regional football club's women's team was axed after almost the entire team quit in the face of internal club sexism and racism claims.

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Perth to Bunbury fast passenger rail business case contract awarded

Perth to Bunbury fast passenger rail business case contract awarded

A key step has been reached in the push for a faster passenger rail link between Perth and WA's major tourism and food region as power sources for the train are investigated.

South Bunbury Football Club women's team players quit over claims of racist, sexist behaviour

South Bunbury Football Club women's team players quit over claims of racist, sexist behaviour

A dozen players and coaching staff in the South Bunbury Football Club women's team have quit halfway through the season over what they describe as racist and sexist behaviour.

Collie residents react as Western Australia gives deadline for coal-fired power plants

Collie residents react as Western Australia gives deadline for coal-fired power plants

Western Australia will do away with coal power by 2029, leaving the state's electricity hub without its major industry. But residents say the people of Collie knew the "tough day" was coming and are sandbagging their livelihoods.

WA's open border fails to ease staff shortages as businesses struggle over Easter long weekend

WA's open border fails to ease staff shortages as businesses struggle over Easter long weekend

While businesses in popular tourist towns like Margaret River soldiered on during the long weekend despite low staff numbers, it left some customers with a bad taste in their mouths.

Lawn mower racing brings sport back to regional WA town Greenbushes, as riders test speeds

Lawn mower racing brings sport back to regional WA town Greenbushes, as riders test speeds

At an abandoned cricket club in regional WA, riders of modified lawn mowers have put it all on the line hoping to be crowned the fastest.

Cost of Bunbury Outer Ring Road blows out to more than $1 billion

Cost of Bunbury Outer Ring Road blows out to more than $1 billion

Construction has already begun on the road which will make the journey to WA’s major tourist region quicker. But the cost to taxpayers will be hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected.

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