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PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

Aswath Chavittupara and Prasitha Sasidharan say their daughter's death must not be in vain.

WA girl's family await answers at inquest

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

An enthusiastic and colourful group attended the first Witchcliffe Solstice Banquet on December 21, 2021. Photos: Jodie Berry

An enthusiastic and colourful group of 40 attended the inaugural Witchcliffe Solstice Banquet at the town's Druids Hall this week.

Guests kick up their heels at inaugural Witchcliffe Solstice Banquet | Photos

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has declared a Harvest, Vehicle Movement, Hot Works and Combustion Engines Ban for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with potential for a Total Fire Ban to also be declared ahead of a forecast heatwave.

Shire issues ban on hot works, vehicle movement, harvest activities ahead of heatwave

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

Bill and Jenny Bunbury (left) with River Angels founder Lynda Donovan and committee member Sandra Lewis (right). Photos: Linda McKellar

Members of the Augusta Margaret River community gathered at Margaret River Lifestyle Village on Thursday to celebrate a decade of local cancer support service, River Angels.

Decade of dedication: River Angels 10th birthday | Photos

WA Police say further inquiries have ascertained that Mr Marshall was NOT sighted in the Margaret River townsite yesterday afternoon. Last known sighting was the morning of 8 December 2021.

Urgent welfare concerns for man last seen in Margaret River

As the fire emergency continues to threaten lives and homes in the South West of WA, locals and business owners have been quick to show their support for firefighters and volunteers.

Margaret River locals throw support behind firefighters

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

The second annual Gracetown Kite Festival sponsored by Flor Marché was held on Sunday November 28 at Gracetown Oval.

Perfect skies for second Gracetown Kite Festival | Photos

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT: Women's cricket coordinator Rachel Norman, left, and Cricket WA representative Steve Phillippe, right, with the girls and women who have started Busselton-Margaret River's first women's cricket competition. Photo supplied.

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The Sunset Scorchers competition has already attracted 15 players and is seeking all interested girls and women to take part.

Women's cricket kicks off in South West

The Margaret River community celebrated the return of the town's annual Agricultural Show on Friday, with an opening night fireworks spectacular lighting up Gloucester Park.

Community embraces spirit of the Show | Photos

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An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder over the killing of another teen in NSW town Casino.

Teen charged with murder over NSW stabbing

Queensland Police say a pilot in his 60s has died after his plane hit powerlines in Bowenville.

Pilot dies in Queensland plane crash

SAFE HAVEN: Jasper, Claude, Yurii, Sophie, Oksana, Volodya, Kristina, Sophia, Adam and Freddy. Picture: GILES PARK

New MP Sophie Scamps, her husband Adam and their three children have created a safe haven for a Ukrainian family, writes Kate Cox.

Fleeing from the Ukraine, family in need finds new home with independent MP

It might be big and red, but someone failed to see the Canberra tram coming. The collision with a pedestrian was so forceful that it cracked the laminated windscreen. Picture: Karleen Minney 

Fast-moving things on rail tracks pose major safety issues, but are we playing close enough attention?

The Informer: Trains, trams and the perils of big, fast rolling stock

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has unveiled his new cabinet, which will be sworn in next week.

Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

Once the site is operational - a milestone said to be close - the company will start taking newcomers, but they'll have to pay $150,000 to be indefinitely stored in liquid nitrogen.

Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep

Teacher Bernadette Wood, with Arts Margaret River's Steph Kreutzer and Claire Preston from the Margaret River Library. Picture: Supplied

Arts Margaret River will present a series of Prehistoric Animal Activities in two sessions at the Margaret River Library during the school holidays.

Free school holiday fun at Margaret River library

The carcass was reported by Parks and Wildlife Service officers at 12:19pm, having washed ashore approximately 2km north of Myalup Beach.

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Whale carcass washed ashore near Myalup Beach

Boranup Gallery's James Howieson has a vast collection of burlwood from decades of handcrafting fine furniture in the South West. Picture: Supplied 

With master furniture makers at Boranup Gallery set to hang up their tools, an extensive inventory of speciality timbers will be put up for auction in July.

Rare South West timbers heading to the auction block

Renowned Margaret River potter Ian Dowling has provided clay with a historic twist to artists involved in the Soup Kitchen fundraiser. Picture: Alison McKenzie

A little piece of Margaret River history in each bowl

Great catch: As the fishing crowds begin to look north for the winter, Billy Sands caught a nice size mulloway recently off our western beaches. Picture: Supplied

Roz Cummings from Down South Camping & Outdoors tells us what's happening in and on the water between the Capes, and why plenty of locals are finalising plans to head out of town for winter.

Fishing enthusiasts prepare to head north for winter

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People living in the South West are being encouraged to check their superannuation balances, with average super balances in some parts of the region tracking well below the national average.

South West super balances below national average

The weather may have been cold, but the Mighty Margies Gropers were red hot this weekend!

Young Gropers heat up as cold weather sets in

Volunteers at the opening day of the Margaret River Community Pantry Inc say they were "delighted and overwhelmed" by the response from the community.

Margaret River pantry project opens doors to fresh, affordable food

Please help: Margaret River Community Centre Manager Lydell Huntly is urging locals to donate their 'winter warmers' for the centre's annual drive. Picture: Supplied

Margaret River Community Centre is seeking donations of warm coats, rain jackets, socks and beanies for this year's Winter Warmers drive.

Time to dig deep for Winter Warmers donation drive

Award-winning environmental designer and educator Chris Ferreira from the Forever Project will host a live, 'fast-paced and engaging' fire-wise garden demonstration this weekend.

Free fire-wise workshop 'a fusion of education and entertainment'

No more: Former South Bunbury captain Beth Bond and former coach Max Jetta holding the team's third premiership cup in 2021. Picture: Jemillah Dawson.

'Deeply concerned': WA sport minister writes to South Bunbury Football Club

Margaret River Montessori School has revealed plans to open the doors to high school students for the first time in 2023. Picture: MRMS

Margaret River Montessori School has revealed plans to open the doors to high school students for the first time in 2023.

Margaret River Montessori to welcome high school students in 2023

Participants at a Reclaim the Void retreat with their rag-rugs. Picture: Nic Duncan.

The rag-rugs are being woven by people from all walks of life and backgrounds across Western Australia

Reclaim the Void: Symbolically sealing mining holes with rag-rugs

It's all hands on deck on the banks of the Margaret River this week, where nearly 2000 native plants will go into the ground to create habitat for critically endangered Western ringtail possums. Picture: Russell Ord

Two special community planting events will be held this Sunday, on the banks of the Margaret River and by the coast at Redgate Beach.

'Plant one tree, or plant a hundred' to help possums

Margaret River Mitre 10 manager Paul Brown (left) with customer Ben Lawrie from Caves Road Constructions. Photo: Nicky Lefebvre

Margaret River's Mitre 10 hardware store has embraced the message behind the national brand's latest campaign, which aims to recognise Australia's love of the underdog.

Hardware chain campaign leans into underdog status

Orange Hawks Max Utting tackles Cowaramup’s Harper Payne. Picture: Anthony Zan

Wet and windy weather provided challenging conditions for the Under 13's Gold Bulls V Orange Hawks AFL game at Cowaramup Oval on Saturday.

Challenging conditions for young footballers in Cowaramup

Ros Thomas is a journalist turned author who will speak about her latest book How To Shame The Devil at the Margaret River Library on 25 June.

Award-winning author and journalist Ros Thomas will treat locals to a captivating talk about her writing and her latest book titled How to Shame the Devil at the Margaret River Library this week.

Chance to meet acclaimed journalist and author

The mural, titled 'Breach', will be completed during the upcoming 9th annual Margaret River Region Open Studios, held from 10 to 25 September. Picture: Lewis French

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Busselton's Shelter Brewing Co has commissioned renowned local artist Ian Daniell to paint the biggest indoor mural in the South West as part of the Margaret River Region Open Studios event.

Artist begins work on South West's largest indoor mural

Out-stretched: South Bunbury league player tries to hold onto the mark in tough conditions. Pictures: JLG Photographics.

South Bunbury demolish HBL

The Kosciuszko Express ski lift at Thredbo on the opening day of the 2022 season. Picture: Supplied 

A teenager has died after losing control while skiing at Thredbo on the weekend.

Teenager dies in Thredbo ski crash

Keith Blackburn with his lightweight Alto caravan. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Can an electric car genuinely tow a caravan all the way back from the South Coast on a single charge?

There's tow doubt about this caravan-pulling electric car

Bag limits on Dusky Flathead have been halved from August 1. Picture: NSW DPI

Bag limits have halved for Dusky Flathead fish in NSW

'Future-proofing' flathead numbers by halving the bag limits

The threat of blackouts has emerged across the eastern seaboard, exposing major flaws in planning and modelling. Picture: Jeffrey Chan 

Across the eastern seaboard of the country, the national electricity grid is under intense pressure, exposing major issues within the opaque and complex spider's web which underpins how power is market-traded, and consumers left in the lurch when the system fails.

Why has our national electricity supply suddenly become so unreliable?

Buyers are queuing up for EV models like the award-winning Kia EV6 but are being told they can't have one. Picture: Supplied

Electric car sales boom is crushed by supply problems

Huge spike in EV demand, yet buyers frustrated by long delivery delays

The two bushwalkers leave the hut after the arrival of the police alpine rescue team. Picture: Monaro Police Facebook

Two men were trapped by blizzard conditions near Mt Kosciuszko.

Police alpine team rescues two men trapped by icy weather blast

Gabby Realpe rode her horse, Dash, in to cast her vote at Inverell. Picture: Jacinta Dicken, Inverell Times

It's the national day for democracy sausages, P&C cake stalls, how-to-vote pamphlets and footsore campaign spruikers.

Last-ditch speeches, sausages, and a gallop to the polls

Developing incentives to make new trucks more affordable would pay off in improved safety outcomes, a federal road safety review panel found. Picture: Supplied

Road safety would improve by reducing the number of old trucks

Road safety review wants newer, safer trucks made more affordable

Truck driving trainer Anthony Beck spent years behind the wheel before a microsleep changed his future. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Truck driver Anthony Beck had a microsleep on the Hume Highway with 50,000 litres of fuel on board - and it changed his life