Local News
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City of Mandurah urges 4WDers to steer clear of Tims Thicket
The City of Mandurah is urging four-wheel-drivers to steer clear of Tims Thicket Beach.
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Local public schools receive State Government funding for solar panels to reduce energy costs
Several schools across the state are set to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs after receiving funding through the State Government's $44.6 million Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.
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Person accused of running over man at Warnbro service station was 'just trying to move car'
A Port Kennedy man who allegedly ran over another man, pinning him underneath his car, has appeared in court over the incident.
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Port Kennedy man charged after running over a person with a car in Warnbro
Mandurah Detectives have charged a 33-year-old man after an incident in Warnbro last night, Wednesday 10 August 2022.
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Athletics victory in Finland for 2021 Mandurah Sports Award winner
Local athletics champion and big winner at the 2021 Mandurah Sports Awards Sharon Davis has recently returned from Finland having won three gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships.
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Upgrade works begin at Waikiki substation to help improve power reliability
An upgrade of Waikiki's substation is underway as part of a $10.4 million investment by Western Power to help improve power reliability.
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New opportunities to join growing Peel Business Park
Peel Business Park in Nambeelup continues to grow, with nine new industrial lots set to be released by pre-sale.
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Mandurah shivers through coldest day in over a decade
Mandurah has shivered through its coldest day in over a decade.
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Man chased by cows while trying to escape police in Mundijong
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase south of Perth.
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City of Rockingham secures blackspot funding for key road safety projects
The City of Rockingham has secured $1.84 million in State and Federal blackspot funding to help deliver five key road safety projects over the next two years.
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New 30-bed modular hospital ward boosts capacity at Rockingham General Hospital
A new 30-bed modular hospital ward will open at Rockingham General Hospital next week.
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Nanga Road Bridge to reopen this week
Nanga Road Bridge at Lane Poole Reserve could be open by the end of the week as interim works get underway.
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Crash claims life of motorcyclist in Safety Bay
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Safety Bay.
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Comet Bay College student awarded for compact desk innovation
An innovative ‘Desk in a Box’ project, engineered by Comet Bay College Year 8 student Matthew Roberts won second place at the Western Australian Just Start It Grand Final gala this week.
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Installation begins on WA’s biggest battery in Kwinana
Western Australia's biggest battery is one step closer after the first battery units were installed at the Kwinana Power Station on Friday.
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Explore the state’s coastal plain in new exhibition
Discover the beauty and intrigue of Western Australia’s coastal plains with a new exhibition coming to Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM) this week.
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Contact tracing underway as WA records first case of monkeypox
Contact tracing is underway after Western Australia recorded its first case of monkeypox.
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City of Rockingham helps support Homelessness Week
A free community event in support of Homelessness Week is happening in the City of Rockingham.
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Three local intersections in RAC's top 10 riskiest
Three local intersections have made it into the RAC's top 10 riskiest in the metro area.
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Police investigate after man arrives at Rockingham Hospital with gunshot wound
Rockingham Detectives are investigating how a man received a gunshot wound.
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Mandurah and Rockingham smashed again by damaging winds
Another cold front has smashed the Mandurah and Rockingham areas for a second night.
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New mental health mural unveiled in Shoalwater
The City of Rockingham has launched a new mural in Shoalwater which showcases the variety of strategies that people use to tackle their own mental health issues.
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Severe weather prompts warning from RSPCA WA
With a series of strong winter cold fronts hitting Perth and Mandurah over the next few days, RSPCA WA has reminded pet owners to make sure their animals are safe and comfortable.
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Prisoner dies at Casuarina Prison
A prisoner has died at Casuarina Prison.
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Woman escapes major injury after Kwinana Freeway rollover
A woman has escaped major injury after her car rolled on the Kwinana Freeway in Baldivis.
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Once-in-a-year weather event to batter Rockingham, Mandurah
A once-in-a-year weather event is set to hit Mandurah and Rockingham on Monday morning.
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Severe weather to hit the Peel region
A severe weather warning has been issued for the southern part of Western Australia, including Mandurah.
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Local award-winning hairdresser recognised as Mandurah's Local Legend
Local award-winning hairdresser and business owner Stephanie Bellairs has been recognised this week as Mandurah’s latest Local Legend.
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Driver pushes motorcyclist into oncoming traffic during Kwinana Freeway road rage incident
Rockingham Detectives are calling on the public's help as they continue their investigation into several road rage incidents on the Kwinana Freeway.
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Dawesville man charged with threatening to kill
A Dawesville man has been charged with threatening to kill and unlawful damage over an incident at a home in Perth's north.
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Nanga Road Bridge closed over major safety concerns
The Nanga Road Bridge in Lane Poole Reserve has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians effective immediately over major safety concerns.
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Applications now open for City of Mandurah community event grants
Sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding through the City of Mandurah to help hold events that attract visitors and showcase the local lifestyle.
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Rockingham real estate agency, licensee fined by State Administrative Tribunal
A Rockingham real estate agency and its licensee have been fined a total of $23,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for failing to lodge tenancy bonds with the Bond Administrator on time as well as several trust account violations.
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Animal cruelty reports down in Mandurah and Rockingham
RSPCA WA has revealed which local government areas had the most animal cruelty reports in the last financial year, with Rockingham and Mandurah still in the top 10.
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Teen sentenced over Golden Bay armed robbery
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to a six-month supervision order over an armed robbery in Golden Bay.
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Grave concerns for missing Waikiki fisherman
The search for a missing Waikiki fisherman north of Perth has now entered its fourth day.
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Police charge 36-year-old woman with murder after Port Hedland house fire
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 36-year-old woman with three counts of Murder and one count of Criminal Damage by Fire.
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New shopping centre coming to Baldivis
A new shopping centre is coming to Baldivis.
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South West police officer charged with fraud
A 35-year-old police officer will appear in court today charged with a fraud related offence.
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Missing man found
UPDATE: Stephen has been located.
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Police uncover 5kg meth haul during traffic stop in Baldivis
Detectives have allegedly uncovered 5kg of methylamphetamine during a traffic stop in Baldivis.
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Woman bashed while walking along street in Hillman
Detectives are investigating an incident in Hillman where a 49-year-old woman was bashed.
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Waikiki man charged with racehorse fraud
A Waikiki man has been charged over the alleged fraudulent selling of racehorses.