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Hundreds of new defence homes are set to be built in the Rockingham area with the Federal Government signing three contracts between Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and a number of Western Australian construction businesses.

The State Government has released over 480 hectares of land in Karnup in a bid to boost housing supply in the region.

Seven Peel businesses will share in $1.17 million of funding under the State Government's latest round of the Regional Economic Development Grants program. 

The nation's biggest charity bike ride is coming to Mandurah this weekend, raising critical funds for cancer research in Western Australia.

A 28-year-old Mandurah woman accused of lighting several fires at two separate cemeteries has now been charged over a fire at a third cemetery.

Ambulance ramping at Peel Health Campus has reached a new high this year.

The Peel Pro Junior kicks off in Mandurah this weekend, with Australia's best young surfers competing for a spot in the World Surf League Junior Championships.

The annual Mandurah Boat, Caravan, 4WD & Camping Show returns this weekend, October 11 to 13.

New lighting is brightening up the Murray River Foreshore in Pinjarra.

A woman has died in a house fire in Greenfields.

Motorists heading to the South West will save nearly 20 minutes travel time with a new highway set to open at the end of the year.

Four lifeguards who saved a man after he suffered a heart attack while swimming at the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) have been recognised at the Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards.

Peel Thunder's Bo Allan is in Melbourne today, one of 10 talented WA footballers invited to the AFL Draft Combine.

Three men have been fined more than $8000 each after taking a haul of marron from the Harvey Dam out of season.

A 68-year-old Dudley Park man has avoided jail time after he indecently assaulted seven of his female carers.

Mandurah is a regional hotspot driving the investor boom in Australia.

A Mandurah woman has been charged after allegedly lighting three fires at two cemeteries, including one that caused $1 million damage to a chapel.

Swimmers are being warned to not enter the water at The Pond in Safety Bay.

A Mandurah man is over $518,000 richer after claiming a Saturday Lotto win.

A severe weather warning remains in place for the southern part of WA.

Police have charged a 29-year-old Greenfields man over the alledged attack that took place Thursday, September 26, 2024.

The State Government has today launched a new campaign warning of the dangers of coercive control.

Kiteboarders, windsurfers and paddlers heading out more than 400 metres from shore will now need to carry a range of safety equipment with them.

Arson Squad detectives are investigating a suspicious house fire in Parmelia.

Mandurah Detectives are still hunting for a driver who ploughed into a man and woman, leaving them with serious injuries.

The West Coast Eagles have appointed their new senior coach.

Former Rockingham mayor Barry Sammels has been awarded the highest honour a Council can bestow upon an individual.

Rockingham Swimming Club has cleaned up at the City of Rockingham 2024 Sports Star of the Year Awards.

Mandurah has been revealed as Western Australia's most scammed postcode.

Police have confirmed a man has died following a horror crash in Jarrahdale.

Bankwest at the Mandurah Forum will close its doors today, September 27.

Works are underway on the Stan Twight Reserve clubroom redevelopment.

A smoke alert has been issued for Pinjarra, Coolup and surrounding areas in the Shire of Murray.

One lucky Mandurah local is yet to come forward to claim their $1.29 million Lotto win.

Australia Day celebrations in the City of Rockingham will be moved back to the original date of January 26 after council voted in favour of the change.