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25.01.2022 SERIOUS CRASH - BUNBURY A 7-year-old girl remains in critical condition at Perth Children’s Hospital, after being pinned against another car in the carpark of the local shopping centre. It happened around 3.50pm yesterday on the corner of Old Coast Road and Paris Road in Australind. ... Major crash investigators are calling for anyone who saw the crash to call 1300 333 000.

24.01.2022 CHRISTMAS CAROLS GOING ONLINE Due to COVID 19 restrictions, Geraldton's traditional Carols by Candlelight at Maitland Park, has been moved online. But the organisers have found a creative way to bring that experience to local homes, while encouraging people right around the state, to join in.

24.01.2022 FRESH HOPE FOR GRIEVING FATHER There's new hope for a grieving father tonight, after his four children were shot dead in a tragic murder-suicide in Osmington more than two years ago. A parliamentry inquiry is expected be held into the deaths of Aaron Cockman's children, examining the impact the family law court had on their deaths.... Mr Cockman today vowing that something good will come, from his kids being taken away.

24.01.2022 UNUSUAL RESCUE Denmark volunteer firefighters have pulled off a remarkable rescue, freeing a dog which had fallen and become wedged between two massive rocks. After a three hour operation the border collie was reunited with its owners. The family is very grateful to everyone who helped.

24.01.2022 'HELP US' Farmers and agricultural businesses in Manjimup came together today, to call on the government to step in with real help to sort out the farm labour shortage. They're so desperate, they're offering free accommodation and food, for anyone who will help out with the harvest.

24.01.2022 ASSAULT TRIAL A former employee at a Kalbarri pub, has said she saw the Mayor of Geraldton, Shane Van Styn punch another customer following an argument over a seat. The evidence came on day two of a trial, in which Mr Van Styn is fighting an assault charge.

24.01.2022 HANNANS HANDICAP The biggest event on the Goldfields sporting social calendar, is underway - Kalgoorlie Boulder's famous race round. Tomorrow, thousands of punters are expected, through the gates of the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club, for the Hannans Handicap - which is run on Ladies Day.

23.01.2022 POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY Police across the country today paused to remember colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty, including the four officers who died in the 2001 police airwing crash in Newman. And this year, there were tributes for the four Victorian officers killed in the Melbourne Freeway tragedy.

23.01.2022 PPE BLUNDER A Department of Health worker has come under fire for not wearing protective equipment, when she approached COVID-19 infected crew from the Patricia Oldendorrf. She's now been made to quarantine at home, and has been tested for COVID19. Meanwhile the Premier has continued to defend his stance on our borders.

23.01.2022 BORDER BLUNDER The Federal Finance Minister has slammed Mark McGowan's stance on WA's Borders, accusing him of economic protectionism. It comes after Premier Mark McGowan put forward economic reasons to keep the border closed. But WA's peak tourism body says jobs will be lost if we don't get interstate vistors back by Christmas.

23.01.2022 SUMMER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has released its outlook for summer. The north of WA will likely see above average rainfall, and possible flooding, while in the south - high temperatures and drying vegetation will mean an increased risk of bushfires.

22.01.2022 LEAVERS 2020 Celebrations are well underway in the South West for this year's high school graduates, and last night, our cameras were taken inside the official leavers zone. With more than eight thousand students, it's the biggest schoolies event on record for WA, and it all had to be organised, in just 52 days.

21.01.2022 BROOME BISHOP SENT ON SABBATICAL WA's longest serving Bishop has been put on six months sabbatical leave by the Vatican, amid investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct.

21.01.2022 SPRING FAIR PREPARATIONS Last minute preparations are underway ready for the Albany Spring Fair which starts tomorrow, with the launch of a new weekly market. This year's Fair will be smaller than usual, due to COVID-19 precautions.

20.01.2022 DONATION APPEAL The Red Cross has put out an urgent request for blood donations, with blood banks down to about two days' worth of supplies. As life here returned to normal after the Covid lockdown, donors have been cancelling appointments, in their thousands.

19.01.2022 COUNTRY FOOTY The Railways Football Club will have the opportunity to dethrone the current GNFL champions, when they take on the Rovers this coming Sunday at Warren Taylor Homes Rec. It comes after they sharpened up their skills against a battling Chapman Valley.

19.01.2022 JOBS BOOST WA is gearing up for a state-wide boost to our aquaculture industry, with key locations for development identified in country WA. Right now, business is thriving, as restaurants across Asia open up, increasing demand for our home-grown produce.

19.01.2022 BORDER CONFUSION There's growing frustrations tonight, over a number of West Australians who claim they've been given entry passes to come home, only to be refused at the border. One hotel owner in the Northern Territory says she's housed more than 50 people with the same story, with growing calls for the state, to show compassion.

19.01.2022 ROADWORK GRIDLOCK COMES TO AN END The long-running redevelopment of Margaret River has almost come to an end. The multi-million dollar program hit local businesses hard for most of the year, with much of the town centre blocked off.... But now traffic is flowing again, and the shoppers are starting to return.

18.01.2022 COUNTRY LEADERS Two young female leaders from Country WA have secured spots in the 2020 Country to Canberra competition. The pair were reconised for their outstanding ideas about female empowerment, and are two of just 16 young girls to be selected nationwide. ... This year's program will go virtual, with border restrictions impacting travel to the nations capital.

17.01.2022 GIRL IN SERIOUS BUT STABLE CONDITION A 7-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition in the Perth Children's Hospital, after she and her Mum were hit by a car in Australind shopping centre car park. It's reported that the 87-year-old woman who was driving, told witnesses, she had put the car into drive instead of reverse, by mistake.

16.01.2022 RECYCLING PROGRAM A world renowned surfer, who hails from the South West, is leading the way, when it comes to recycling plastics. Jake Paterson, has joined forces with a Margaret River recycling group, and is turning his sunscreen bottles into reusable hair combs.

16.01.2022 APPLE IMPORTS Concern is growing in the apple industry tonight, with potential for the Federal Government to allow American fruit exports into Australia. The industry is being invited to submit feedback on the proposal, with one South West farmer warning it could cost apple growers, hundreds of thousands of dollars.

15.01.2022 CALL FOR INFORMATION Police have spoken for the first time today, since the shooting of a West Australian truck driver, at Mount Lambie earlier this week. His attackers are still at large - labelled as cowards by police.

15.01.2022 MAYOR NOT GUILTY The Mayor of Geraldton, Shane Van Styn, has been found not guilty of assault over a confrontation in a Kalbarri pub last year. The magistrate said that the alleged victim, had been behaving aggressively before the pair clashed.

14.01.2022 SHIP MYSTERY It's been a month since the damaged livestock carrier Barkly Pearl limped into Geraldton Port, with a hole in its hull, and there is still no explanation from investigators about how it was damaged and why it was at sea with its tracker turned off. Now there are plans to tow it out of Australian waters, to an Asian repair yard.

14.01.2022 COVID CARRIER The Health Minister visited Port Hedland today to meet with community members and frontline workers over the COVID-19 stricken Patricia Oldendorrf. He revealed the ship's owners will bare the cost of quaratine and cleaning arrangements. And the government is now investigating weaknesses in quarantine arrangements in other countries

13.01.2022 For more than 30 years - the Albany Youth Support Association has helped young people experiencing crisis get back on track. And now, you're about to see first-hand how the support is transforming lives and ultimately reducing crime.

13.01.2022 MILESTONE FOR CAPEL Police in the South West have had a shakeup, with the brand new Capel Police Station officially unveiled today. It's been years in the making, and also includes an emergency operations room, fully equipped to manage incidents, across a number of different agencies.

12.01.2022 FIX FOR DANGEROUS INTERSECTION The State Government has fast tracked road works on a notorious intersection in Geraldton. The transport minister visited the town today to consult with Mid West shires, as they brought up concerns for the proposed route of the new freight corridor.

12.01.2022 BROOME DEVELOPMENT During WA's pandemic lock-down Broome was particularly hard hit. The tourist hot spot had no visitors, and businesses suffered.... But now the local shire is doing all it can, to rebuild the local economy, offering not-for-profits and community groups, grants, to kick-start local events.

12.01.2022 CHRISTMAS DONATION DRIVE-THRU Foodbank is launching a major campaign this weekend, hoping to collect enough food to supply hampers to those doing it tough this Christmas. They're setting up a series of drive through donation centres across the state, tomorrow.

12.01.2022 BORDER BREAKTHROUGH There are just hours to go before WA's hard border is relaxed. From midnight tonight, the hard border becomes a controlled border instead, meaning people can meet up with family and friends interstate.... The State Government says it's confident now is the right time for the change, but warns that if needed, it can and will reintroduce our hard border.

11.01.2022 INNOVATIVE TREATMENT Thousands of West Australians require radiation therapy for cancer each year, with many often forced to travel to Perth for treatment. Now, South West patients are cutting their travel time, because of advanced technology available in Bunbury.

11.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS Troubled Fremantle Docker Jesse Hogan has found himself in hot water, after being charged with breaching home quarantine protocols. It comes less than a day after the State Government announced a relaxation of quarantine arrangements for Victorian and New South Wales travellers.

10.01.2022 SPEEDWAY SHIFT A renowned South West speedway event will be moved to Perth in 2021. For the first time, in its 24 year history, the annual Krikke Boys Shootout will be held at the Perth motoplex instead of the Bunbury Speedway, because of issues at the South West track.

10.01.2022 CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY Tourism operators have described their relief at today's border announcement, with many now able to plan for the peak season next year. And there are now calls for the state government to subsidise the cost of air travel, in what is being labelled an aviation battle, between the states.

10.01.2022 BATTLE OF THE BULGE Alarming figures have revealed just how serious the divide is, between country WA and the city, when it comes to our heart health. The South West is the most obese region in the state, while people in the north are twice as likely to be hospitalised, by heart attacks.

10.01.2022 HARLEY HOSPITALISED Troubled footballer Harley Bennell has been rushed to hospital on the Gold Coast, after being found heavily intoxicated by police. Meanwhile his mother has taken to social media, targeting people who posted negative comments about the former Demon, who announced his retirement yesterday.

09.01.2022 RENT SCAM There's a warning tonight for prospective tenants, after an Albany real estate agency found itself caught up in a rental scam. With rental vacancy rates down dramatically, scammers are posting fake adverts and pretending to be landlords with vacant homes available, and tricking people into handing over their deposits.

08.01.2022 GRIEVING FAMILY FIGHT FOR CHANGE The family of Pemberton farmer Tom Fox, who was killed in a crash on Bussell Highway, has spoken out, about the death of the man accused of causing the crash. The case was listed in court yesterday but was discontinued when the court was told Glenn William Bailey had died.

08.01.2022 INVICTUS DOMINI There's a new racehorse causing a stir in country WA. Invictus Domini, a 5 year old Geraldton Gelding, is yet to finish a race any lower than third. ... His trainer says he's the biggest horse he's ever worked with, dominating in his last three starts.

08.01.2022 HARD ROAD BORDER RETURNS WA's hard road border with South Australia goes into effect from 6pm tomorrow. At that people driving here from the state will have to meet strict exemption categories and self quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.... Today WA recorded no new cases of covid-19 today while the South Australian cluster gained another five.

08.01.2022 AUSTIC TRIAL The prosecution in the retrial of a Boddington man accused of murder has made its closing statements to the jury. Scott Austic spent almost thirteen years behind bars for the murder of his pregnant secret lover, which he has always denied.... Today, the prosecution ridiculed claims that police planted evidence.

07.01.2022 HARD BORDERS There has been a shift in support for WA's hard border. A new poll revealed more than 70 per cent of Western Australians want a tentative date set for the reopening.... But the Premier has refused to budge, and insists - he's following health advice.

07.01.2022 WEST AUSSIES SEEK LIFESTYLE CHANGE The South West could be hit with an influx of new residents, as more West Aussies look at enjoying the benefits of a flexible lifestyle. And thanks to improving internet access in the region, working from home is becoming a real possibility for more and more people.

06.01.2022 BORDER RESTRICTIONS Restrictions on people seeking to enter the state from Victoria will soon be eased. From next Monday they won't have to quarantine in a hotel. Instead they have to isolate for 14 days at home, or some other appropriate place. And restrictions on travellers from New South Wales will be brought into line with those that apply to other states.

06.01.2022 COUNTRY COLOURS A series of Aboriginal artworks from the Pilbara are on display in Perth, as part of the annual Colours of our Country exhibition. This year, work from Roebourne and Tom Price is on show, with viewings also available online, for the first time.

06.01.2022 BORDERS OPEN It's the news many have been waiting for - in one week, people arriving into WA from Victoria and New South Wales will no longer need to quarantine. Victoria has gone more than 28 days without community transmission, and New South Wales should reach that milestone this Friday.

05.01.2022 CLIMATE CHANGE DECLARATION The City of Albany has adopted a climate change declaration following last year's school strike for climate. The document was formed with the youth advisory council and has a number of commitments, including an aim for all council buildings to be powered by renewables.

05.01.2022 JOBS DRIVE A region wide recruitment drive has been launched in the Goldfields, in a bid to attract people from Perth, to live and work there, and boost Kalgoorlie Boulder's population to 50 thousand people.

05.01.2022 BORDER BREAKTHROUGH The Premier has revealed his decision on our hard border, which has been months in the making. In two weeks, our border will come down, allowing travel in and out of Western Australia. ... But there are rules, and a warning, that the border will be slammed shut again, if the health risk becomes too high.

04.01.2022 FUEL CARD BOOST The first item on the agenda for the Liberals election campaign, is an increase for the fuel card for country pensioners. If they win the next election, they say the cards for country pensioners will be increased from $575 a year, to $625.

04.01.2022 LIBERAL PARTY SHAKEUP The WA Liberal Party has been hit with another shock. Shadow Treasurer Dean Nalder has announced he's quitting politics, and he says the Party has a big challenge ahead, as MPs across the state prepare for battle next March.

04.01.2022 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER Telethon may be over for this year, but one South West Mum is on a mission to raise money in honour of her son. Bunbury Blues band 'Stumptown' will feature in a fundraiser event tomorrow night,dedicated to young Riley Thompson, who lost his battle to an unknown disease at age three.

04.01.2022 GOLDFIELDS JUNIORS ON FIRE Junior firefighters from across the Goldfields have made their way to Perth, ahead of a big fire and rescue competition this weekend. And they'll be going up against teams from all over the State.

02.01.2022 CORRUPTION SCANDAL Two former MPs from country WA are at the centre of a scandal. The Corruption and Crime Commission is accusing them of using taxpayers' money, to pay for strippers, wine tours, lavish dinners, and an employee who did no work.

02.01.2022 'TOO BIG' A South West Holiday hotspot is set to become urban sprawl, according to locals, if over 1000 acres of land behind Commonage Road in Dunsborough is set aside for housing. If the plan goes ahead it would double the population of the iconic seaside town.

02.01.2022 FIREBIRDS 2020 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Although there is still one round to go, the only, country WA team in the Women's Division One soccer league, are this year's champions. The South West Phoenix Firebirds, are uncatchable, 10 points ahead of second placed Joondalup.

02.01.2022 DRIVER IN A STABLE CONDITION At least six people remain on the run tonight - believed to be those responsible for the shooting of a West Australian truck driver. Trucking unions today reacted to the shooting - with claims this is not the first time a driver has been attacked - while on the job

02.01.2022 REGIONAL DRAFT PROSPECTS The AFL draft combine got under way in WA today. The two days of testing puts the next wave of AFL stars through their paces, ahead of the national draft.... And three country boys are having a red hot go.

01.01.2022 PENGUIN RESCUE A baby penguin saved from rough surf at Albany's Muttonbird Beach, is now in the hands of WA seabird rescue. And now - Peppa the penguin's ordeal has prompted a timely reminder as we head into summer.