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Community leaders: Wadandi elder Sandra Hill, Bindjareb Noongar George Walley and Pinjarup Noongar Elsie Ugle.

January 26 a 'lonely day'

Brianna Melville

Off road family: Ryan May with his children Nate and Mia, and his dad Greg. Photo: Claire Sadler.

Trail bike enthusiasts call for designated track in Mandurah to minimise illegal riding

Claire Sadler

JAN 26: The community adorned their boats with Australian flags to celebrate, whilst thousands of others attended protests and Invasion Day rallies. Photo: Sophia Holl, Brianna Melville.

Jan 26, a day to mourn or celebrate? Mandurah community weighs in

Sophia Holl

A family affair: Yina Jia makes her Chinese pork and spring onion dumplings with help from her husband, Ti Zhao, and three-year-old daughter, Mia. Picture: Pip Waller

Cooking with family: Yina Jia shares her dumpling recipe for Chinese New Year

Recognised: Mandurah Starfish Nippers owners Tash and Anthony Gollan, and Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club volunteer Dylan Higgins. Photo: Claire Sadler.

Local heroes recognised at 2022 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

2hrs ago

MISSING: Lee Kirkham has not been seen or heard from by family and friends since January 4. Photo: Supplied.

Police continue their search for missing Barragup man Lee Kirkham

1hr ago

Samuel Hogg and Tessa Pollard with baby Jasper, born in Ukraine and awaiting a passport and travel permits to be allowed to fly home to Australia. Photo: GoFundMe

Not without our baby: Australian couple unable to flee Ukraine

Nicky Lefebvre

David Doepel is the chair of the Peel Development Commission.

Opinion: Activating opportunities at heart of Peel Development Commission's vision for 2022

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Hot rods, entertainers, and more

Mandurah composer creates original soundtrack for touching one act play 'Freeze'

Couple 'blown away' by teen's underwater discovery

DIGESTCan our Australia Day conversation last more than 24 hours?

Community leaders: Wadandi elder Sandra Hill, Bindjareb Noongar George Walley and Pinjarup Noongar Elsie Ugle.

January 26 a 'lonely day'

Singer Katy Steele.

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Hot rods, entertainers, and more

House of the Week: Character and charm moments from the water

House of the Week: Character and charm moments from the water

Karen and Mike Malherbe face homelessness after selling up in NSW and buying a new home in WA.

'Homeless and aimless': WA border stings

Doing the sums: Renting wins out over buying in many regions, according to a new report. Photo: Shutterstock

The regional locations where it's cheaper to buy than rent a property

Sue and Bob Locke.

How Mandurah enjoyed Australia Day 2022 | Photos

Developer chosen for key Adelaide site

16m ago

Ex-TV host O'Keefe charged with choking

36m ago

Condition critical for boy in Syrian jail

38m ago

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

40m ago

Woodside exits Myanmar citing human rights

41m ago

Compo scheme fails to meet pledge: inquiry

56m ago

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Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Photo: File

NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

Community focused: Cowaramup Local Kate Tarrant in her studio, where she has been sewing up a storm as orders come flooding in. Photos: Supplied

Dressmaker swaps marriages for masks as demand grows for quirky designs

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Australia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

DIGESTAustralia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

Janine Graham

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 15,091 COVID cases and 24 deaths

Kim Chappell

Minister for Education James Merlino, pictured during a past school visit to the south-west, announced a plan to keep education settings open while taking measures to protect students and staff.

EXPLAINERWhat are the new rules for Victorian schools?

Kyra Gillespie

INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Free rapid tests twice weekly for students as Victoria prepares for school to return

DEFENDED TITLE: Peel Aquatic Club's senior swimmers withheld their regional shield at the Senior State Finals. Photo: Peel Aquatic Club.

Peel Aquatic Club takes home 82 medals from Country Championships

Samantha Ferguson
26m ago

Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Justin Chadwick

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

Alex Mitchell

DEFENDED TITLE: Peel Aquatic Club's senior swimmers withheld their regional shield at the Senior State Finals. Photo: Peel Aquatic Club.

Peel Aquatic Club takes home 82 medals from Country Championships

26m ago

PREPARATIONS: Gyms and fitness centres in the Peel region are preparing for the vaccine mandates which will come in on January 31. Photo: Danielle Cerullo via Unsplash.

Peel gym owners weigh in on what upcoming mandates will mean for fitness business

Samantha Ferguson

Mercedes say teams face a moment of truth when the F1 season starts in Bahrain under new regulations

F1 year to be painful for some: Mercedes

GP Shortage: Pinjarra Doctors managing director Mala Pillay and Dr Hendrik vander Walt. Photo: Claire Sadler.

Peel GP clinics facing shortages await review, inquiry

GP Shortage: Pinjarra Doctors managing director Mala Pillay and Dr Hendrik vander Walt. Photo: Claire Sadler.

Peel GP clinics facing shortages await review, inquiry

Brecken Health Dr Brenda Murrison talks on the GP shortage in Bunbury and Busselton. Photo: File image.

South West GP clinics struggle to attract more doctors

Brecken Health Dr Brenda Murrison talks on the GP shortage in Bunbury and Busselton. Photo: File image.

South West GP clinics struggle to attract more doctors

Investigation: WA Primary Health Alliance strategy and engagement manager Chris Kane and Shire of Murray chief executive Dean Unsworth both highlighted the struggles of Peel practices. Photos: Supplied.

'Under pressure': Senate inquiry looks into shortage of GPs in Peel

Investigation: WA Primary Health Alliance strategy and engagement manager Chris Kane and Shire of Murray chief executive Dean Unsworth both highlighted the struggles of Peel practices. Photos: Supplied.

'Under pressure': Senate inquiry looks into shortage of GPs in Peel

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Premier Mark McGowan says relocating a government department to Mandurah is not on the agenda. Photo: File image.

Relocating government agency to Mandurah not in the agenda: McGowan

Premier Mark McGowan says relocating a government department to Mandurah is not on the agenda. Photo: File image.

Relocating government agency to Mandurah not in the agenda: McGowan

Mall make-over: New paving is going in on the south side of the Smart Street mall. Photo: City of Mandurah.

Mandurah's Smart Street mall $2.5million make-over moving ahead

Mall make-over: New paving is going in on the south side of the Smart Street mall. Photo: City of Mandurah.

Mandurah's Smart Street mall $2.5million make-over moving ahead

Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams says the City will fall short of its potential without tackling structural unemployment issues. Photos: Claire Sadler/Supplied.

Transform Mandurah: Mayor continues to call on government for support ahead of election

Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams says the City will fall short of its potential without tackling structural unemployment issues. Photos: Claire Sadler/Supplied.

Transform Mandurah: Mayor continues to call on government for support ahead of election

Singer Katy Steele.

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Hot rods, entertainers, and more

Claire Sadler

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

B.R. Doherty

West Coast sound: Perth band Humble Armada are making their way around the South West to promote their new album, 'All Around You'. Photo: Supplied

WHAT'S ONLofty dreams for Humble Armada

Nicky Lefebvre

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

House of the Week: Character and charm moments from the water

House of the Week: Character and charm moments from the water

House of the Week: Character and charm moments from the water

House of the Week: Character and charm moments from the water

House of the Week: Just minutes to the beach

House of the Week: Just minutes to the beach

House of the Week: Just minutes to the beach

House of the Week: Just minutes to the beach

House of the week: Massive garage for all of the toys

House of the week: Massive garage for all of the toys

Sam Read

House of the Week: Beachside garden retreat

House of the Week: Beachside garden retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Brendan Crabb

Recognised: Mandurah Starfish Nippers owners Tash and Anthony Gollan, and Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club volunteer Dylan Higgins. Photo: Claire Sadler.

Local heroes recognised at 2022 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

2hrs ago

Secret Harbour, Peel coach named one of seven AFLW community ambassadors

Secret Harbour, Peel coach named one of seven AFLW community ambassadors

INNOVATIVE: When COVID first hit, Anita Priore decided it was time to follow her dreams and start her own business. Photo: Little Sunshine Coffee Co Facebook.

OUR BUSINESSMandurah business takes 'a little sunshine' and coffee on the road with a vintage flair

Samantha Ferguson

Recognised: Mandurah Starfish Nippers owners Tash and Anthony Gollan, and Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club volunteer Dylan Higgins. Photo: Claire Sadler.

Local heroes recognised at 2022 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

2hrs ago

Mandurah Scribblers running a writing competition

Mandurah Scribblers running a writing competition

Signed on: Professional basketball player Sarah Toeaina gears up for the move to Mandurah Magic for the 2022 NBL1 season. Picture: Facebook/Sarah Toeaina.

Sarah brings a world of experience to Mandurah Magic

Brianna Melville

When to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

WATCHWhen to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

A family affair: Yina Jia makes her Chinese pork and spring onion dumplings with help from her husband, Ti Zhao, and three-year-old daughter, Mia. Picture: Pip Waller

Cooking with family: Yina Jia shares her dumpling recipe for Chinese New Year

Photo: File

Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Cop that, car. Police investigate YouTube video

WATCHCop that, car. Police investigate YouTube video

Claudia Williams

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are in the Australian Open doubles semi-finals. Picture: Getty Images

'He's an absolute knob': Doubles loser blasts Kyrgios

Chris Dutton

Just some of the damage discovered by work crews trying to restore rail links between the east coast to Perth and Darwin. Picture: ARTC.

WATCHThis explains why train lines are cut in outback SA

Chris McLennan

Sue and Bob Locke.

How Mandurah enjoyed Australia Day 2022 | Photos

Claire Sadler, Sophia Holl

David Doepel is the chair of the Peel Development Commission.

Opinion: Activating opportunities at heart of Peel Development Commission's vision for 2022

Local Leaders: PCCI manager Andrew McKerrell on businesses preparing for borders opening

COMMENTLocal Leaders: PCCI manager Andrew McKerrell on businesses preparing for borders opening

EDITORIAL: Mandurah small businesses are working hard to keep the community going

EDITORIAL: Mandurah small businesses are working hard to keep the community going

Daniela Cooper

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Rob Lucas has announced the preferred bidder to redevelop an old Adelaide gasworks site.

Developer chosen for key Adelaide site

16m ago

Andrew O'Keefe has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman at a Sydney CBD unit.

Ex-TV host O'Keefe charged with choking

36m ago

An Australian teen detained in a Syrian prison that came under attack has been released.

Condition critical for boy in Syrian jail

38m ago

There have been 48,784,315 vaccine doses administered in the national COVID-19 rollout.

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

40m ago

Woodside says it's withdrawing from Myanmar as human rights abuses worsen under the military rulers.

Woodside exits Myanmar citing human rights

Marion Rae
41m ago

There are concerns about the adequacy of a compensation scheme for victims of financial misconduct.

Compo scheme fails to meet pledge: inquiry

Alex Mitchell
56m ago

Labor MP Andrew Leigh. Picture: Rohan Thomson

The evidence is in, the world needs to use evidence better

Karen Barlow
59m ago

The retail sector is urging national cabinet to ease COVID isolation rules for workers.

No change to full vaccination definition

Georgie Moore
1hr ago

WA growers have been advised to implement an integrated management approach to minimise damage from a potential mouse outbreak, with report of increased activity across the grain growing region.

Mice outbreak feeds on harvest spoils

With seeding not far away, concerns are high that the worker shortage is only going to get worse because of the lack of certainty about WAs border arrangements. Photo by Jerry Poiron, Mindarabin.

Hard border a bitter pill for agriculture

Shannon Beattie

Safflower an oil alternative?

Shannon Beattie

The age pension is a major source of income for most Australian retirees. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEWorking through the labyrinth of age pension regulations

Noel Whittaker

DISCOVER: Fungi, including the honey fungus pictured above, are masters of survival. Picture: Shutterstock

Fungi: The secret kingdom we don't see

Annamaria Talas

Lennox Bridge, Blaxland. Australia's first stone arch bridge and still in use. Photo: Shutterstock

A brief history of transit and road planning across Australia

Sam Hollier