Robin Boyd Motel Reopens in Merimbula Amid Coastal Trend

The Black Dolphin motel in Merimbula, designed by architect Robin Boyd, has reopened after refurbishment. This joins a wave of restored mid-20th century holiday establishments along the South Coast, reflecting growing investor interest in retro coastal pr

Investment Firms Eye WA Mining Boom with Expansion

Perth's Argonaut and investment bank Jarden are expanding their teams to capitalise on Western Australia's booming commodities market, focusing on gold, uranium, copper, and gas opportunities.

Perth's Property Listings Logjam: Causes and Solutions

Perth's property market is experiencing a significant listings shortage, driven by seller hesitancy, financial barriers like stamp duty, and a lack of suitable downsizing options. REIWA proposes solutions to boost market mobility.

WA's Frank Mitchell Wins Australian of the Year Local Hero Award

Frank Mitchell, a Whadjuk-Yued Noongar man from Western Australia, has been honoured as the Local Hero in the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards for creating hundreds of jobs and training opportunities for Indigenous people in the electrical and construct

MPs silent as Rio Tinto, Glencore weigh merger

Australian politicians remain quiet as Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss a potential merger that could reshape global mining, with implications for Hunter Valley coal assets.

WA Man Jailed for Airport Cash and Drugs

A West Australian man has been sentenced to four months in jail after Australian Federal Police found $33,000 in cash and methamphetamine in his luggage at Perth Airport.

Woolworths Supermarket Planned for West Dapto

Woolworths is planning a new supermarket in West Dapto to serve the growing Horsley area, reducing travel time for residents who currently drive four kilometres to Dapto Mall.

Revised $16M Clifton Townhouse Plan After Court

A $16 million townhouse development overlooking Clifton's Imperial Hotel has been scaled back following Land and Environment Court intervention, with revised plans now on public exhibition.

Geraldton House Prices Jump 20% in One Year

Geraldton's median house price has surged by $100,000 to $590,000 in the past year, marking a 20.4% increase. Regional WA records 14th consecutive quarter of growth.

Five Aussies Win Saturday Lotto Jackpot

Five Australians have won a share of the $1.28 million Saturday Lotto division one prize, with 60 others scoring division two wins in draw #4645.

Ex-AFL Star Donnelly and Wife Face Criminal Charges

Former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and wife Natasha face court over alleged failure to assist liquidators investigating their collapsed companies, with creditors owed over $14.2 million.

Peninsula Development Road Gets $37M Federal Funding

The Australian federal government has announced a $37 million funding injection for the Peninsula Development Road project in Queensland, aimed at improving safety and connectivity in the region.

Forgotten Tracks: Linking Australia's East and West by Rail

The recent freight train derailment in South Australia highlights the enduring importance of the Trans-Australian Railway, a monumental project that finally connected the continent's isolated halves in 1917 after decades of political wrangling and enginee

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