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Douglas McLarty has been elected unopposed as Shire of Murray president for a two-year term.

The 2025 Telethon Home in Madora Bay is officially on the market for offers over $1,150,000.

A second person has been charged over an alleged deliberately lit fire at a commercial business in Port Kennedy.

A severe weather warning has been issued for Mandurah and parts of the South West.

A smoke alert has been issued for Perth and the Peel region.

The Gang Crime Squad are continuing their investigation into a shooting at a house in Warnbro.

A Halls Head mother who was sentenced to prison over a crash that killed her twin daughters has successfully appealed the decision.

A 27-year-old man has been charged over a series of alleged break-ins in the Baldivis area.

Police are on the hunt for a blue Nissan Navara ute that was allegedly involved in a dangerous high-speed chase in the South West.

The City of Rockingham's only dedicated seniors’ centre is set for a major upgrade.

A shark advice has been issued for Pyramids Beach in Dawesville due to a technical fault affecting the safety messaging system.

A brand new $8.8 million community centre has officially opened its doors in Dawesville.

A toddler remains in a serious but stable condition after being hit by a car in South Yunderup.

A Furnissdale fisherman has been fined $8000, had his boat and trailer forfeited and recreational fishing licence cancelled after illegally selling fish and exceeding the daily bag limit.

Three teenage boys are set to face court this week after allegedly causing $18,000 damage to a primary school in Port Kennedy.

The City of Mandurah is taking legal action against the owners of King Carnival in a bid to recover an estimated $200,000 in demolition costs.

WA Health is urging anyone planning on travelling overseas to ensure they are fully protected against measles.

UPDATE: Mr Woods has been found safe and well.

A 37-year-old man is due to face court today, charged over an alleged hit-and-run in Coodanup that left a young man fighting for life.

A 22-year-old man has suffered serious injuries following a police pursuit in Wellard overnight.

Mandurah Detectives are investigating a serious crash that occurred in Coodanup, on Monday, 25 August 2025.

Peel Thunder have finished their 2025 WAFL season on a high with a 54-point crushing of Swan Districts at Lane Group Stadium.

Baldivis had the highest uptake of the Student Assistance Payment in 2025, with $1.8 million distributed across local families.

A storm cell caused widespread damage in Waikiki at the weekend.

The Murray Library in Pinjarra is set for a refurbishment this year thanks to a $200,000 grant from Community Bank Pinjarra.

A Rockingham woman is learning to walk again three months after she was allegedly mowed down by a car, breaking nearly every bone in her body.

The latest study on the little penguin population on Penguin Island has revealed no real difference in numbers since the 2023 estimate.

Construction has begun on an $18.1 million mental health and eating disorder clinic in Greenfields.

A critically endangered sea turtle, normally found in northern Australia, has washed ashore thousands of kilometres away in Madora Bay.

A 20-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly found him in possession of 10kgs of methylamphetamine in Stake Hill.

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Mandurah Police are looking for a 28-year-old man who may be able to assist them with an ongoing investigation.

Police are investigating a serious crash which occurred in Erskine on Monday, 18 August 2025.

Detectives are investigating the theft of an electric go-kart from a high school in Safety Bay.

Residents are being urged to prepare now for severe weather coming on Tuesday morning.

A motorbike rider has suffered serious injuries following a crash in Ravenswood.

A missing 26-year-old man has been found alive after a five-day search in the South West.

The City of Mandurah has been rated the best council in the country.