The State Government has revealed it is negotiating with US-owned company Cargill Australia to build a canola crush plant in Kwinana.
Laura Pond
A Warnbro renal dialysis patient has started a campaign to fundraise for a mobile dialysis bus to be stationed in WA.
Kasey Gratton
Construction of a daycare centre and service station will go ahead, despite objections from Rockingham councillors over concerns about potential impacts from levels of a dangerous carcinogen.
The young man who died following a diving tragedy near Mandurah at the weekend is being remembered as a beautiful and passionate person who had had his whole life ahead of him.
Phil Hickey
Major Swedish manufacturer Scania is expanding its operations, with a huge facility to open near Kwinana next year.
Rockingham Police believe the man pictured can help with an investigation into an assault outside a venue on Kent Street.
Rachel Fenner
A FIFO offshore worker who sent lewd images of a co-worker to multiple friends after their relationship turned sour has avoided jail.
The arson squad is investigating a suspicious fire at a Mandurah Kmart store in the early hours of Friday morning, causing damage estimated at about $100,000.
A free concert taking over a Leda park is getting a cultural twist.
Rockingham MLA Magenta Marshall has thrown her support behind an initiative aimed at giving breastfeeding mothers a warm and welcoming environment.
Kwinana residents can get to know their neighbours with free events to celebrate Neighbour Day.
Arson squad detectives are investigating a fire at a cigarette business in Medina that caused extensive damage.
Lauren Price
The victim of an alleged investment fraud scheme has revealed he trusted the Mandurah man who allegedly orchestrated the dodgy dealings because of the luxury lifestyle he boasted.
A smoke shop in Medina went up in flames in the early hours of Friday morning in a fire that police believe was suspicious.
A cohort of nearly 30 nursing and midwifery graduates are boosting health services in the Rockingham and Peel regions.
In a boon for the region, about 500 of Australia’s best young triathletes and their supporters are set to descend on Rockingham.
There is sad news for festival lovers with Fairbridge Festival becoming the latest in a long line of WA music event cancellations because of surging costs and dwindling ticket sales.
A new addition to a Baldivis lifestyle resort will create a playground for its adult residents with features including a sports bar and pickleball court.
Staff Reporter
Kwinana’s unemployment rate has fallen to a record low and the mayor is optimistic the trend will continue despite concerns about the mothballing of the Alcoa refinery.
Double-lung transplant recipient Sara Miller is continuing her vow to get the most out of her life-saving lungs.
Better Homes and Gardens presenter Johanna Griggs has praised Mandurah for having ‘one of the greatest cultural and arts outdoor exhibition’ she has ever seen as the city gears up for Channel 7’s Crab Fest.
Kellie Balaam
February’s extreme heat and a last-minute licensing concern forced organisers to abandon a free family-friendly performance in Rockingham.
Rockingham General Hospital has welcomed two Aboriginal health practitioners to its team who are helping advocate for patients to get the health care they need.
Police statistics analysed by the Harvey-Waroona Reporter shows crime in most major locations across the area rose in 2023.
Sean Van Der Wielen
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