Jacqueline Lynch

A tobacco store in Bunbury, 150 kilometres south of Perth, has been raided less than 72 hours after a different shop in the same town is suspected to have been firebombed.

As Western Australian tourist towns experience an influx of summer visitors, some locals are worried their home towns could become too crowded unless visitor numbers are controlled at attractions and beaches.

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh established an ashram in Pune, India in 1974, then shifted it to Oregon, US in 1981. Getty Images: Matthew Naythons

Citing finances, Webster University ends renowned chess program

Kirkwood marks occasion with 8th annual Route 66 Cars & Guitars Festival

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 1:02am In short: Just a couple of months out from her big day, Kaila Scally-Chadwick found the wedding dress of her dreams in an op shop.

Gathering in Webster Groves celebrates the freeing of enslaved African Americans with music, speakers & family activities

Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 2:57am In short: The Australind train service will reopen to the public on Monday, June 29, following years of breakdowns and delays.

Local talents show off films during annual St. Louis festival

All five lanes of North Elm Avenue will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 20. South Brentwood Boulevard/West Kirkham Avenue will remain open.