Adore Beauty opens first regional store at Westfield Kotara
Online beauty giant Adore Beauty launches its first regional Australian store at Westfield Kotara in Newcastle on January 22, offering free Tim Tams, goodie bags, and expert treatments.
Online beauty giant Adore Beauty launches its first regional Australian store at Westfield Kotara in Newcastle on January 22, offering free Tim Tams, goodie bags, and expert treatments.
Shop owners and staff at Newcastle's Marketown Shopping Centre report daily antisocial behaviour, harassment and violence, with a recent stabbing highlighting growing safety fears. Calls for improved security intensify.
Beloved Perth streetwear retailer Highs & Lows has suddenly shut its Claremont store on Bay View Terrace. The closure marks the end of an 18-year chapter for the local community. Read more.
West Coast Eagles young gun Harley Reid has returned to pre-season training in outstanding condition, looking fit and strong ahead of the 2026 AFL campaign. Get the full training notes.
ACT Policing calls for public help to identify a man and woman linked to multiple alleged thefts at a Gungahlin store. Items worth over $2000 were taken between December and January.
Crews work around the clock to restore the vital East West rail corridor after a freight train derailment in SA cut off supplies to Western Australia. Full operations expected to resume.
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
Fast-food veteran Jamie Stewart takes the helm at iconic Aussie brand Chicken Treat, driven by a lifelong passion for the chain. Discover his plans for growth.
Cotton On Group has permanently closed its last two stores in Geelong's Market Square, severing a decades-long connection. Discover the impact on the city's retail landscape.
Townsville residents have voted on which major retailers they want next. Target, Costco, and IKEA lead the poll. Discover the results and what it means for the city's retail future.
Relive the iconic moments of 2025 through award-winning photography from The West Australian, featuring a 103-year-old's celebration, historic election win, and sporting triumphs. See the gallery now.
From political turmoil to sporting glory and environmental challenges, we revisit the pivotal events of 2025 that defined the year for Western Australia. Read the full recap.
Jayne Hrdlicka, former Virgin Australia CEO, takes the helm at Endeavour Group. Discover her unique journey and the challenges facing the drinks empire.
The coveted Skims Fits Everybody bodysuit is now just $59 in David Jones' Boxing Day sale. Discover this and other top fashion deals from AJE, Oroton, and more.
Automation now drives 85% of Australian equity trades, collapsing adviser numbers by 40% in five years. Explore the human cost and what remains irreplaceable in modern markets.
WA Premier Roger Cook confirms no changes to Perth's restrictive retail trading hours during this government term, citing a focus on other priorities. Read the full story.
Geelong's business landscape is shifting in 2025, with several long-standing pubs, cafes, and shops closing their doors. Discover the stories behind the closures and what it means for the city.
A new Bunnings Warehouse is proposed for a key highway site in Edmonton, Cairns. The development application is now open for public comment. Read the latest details.
Perth's Boxing Day sales saw huge crowds at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, with nearly 100,000 shoppers expected. Discover the trends, top stores, and national spending forecasts.
Boxing Day sales in Perth saw huge crowds descend on Karrinyup Shopping Centre and the CBD for post-Christmas bargains. Shoppers queued for hours for major discounts.
Bargain hunters flocked to Perth's Karrinyup Shopping Centre and CBD for Boxing Day sales. Shops reported strong crowds and extended hours, marking a bustling start to post-Christmas retail.
Shoppers descended on Perth's Karrinyup Shopping Centre and CBD for Boxing Day sales, with major retailers reporting strong traffic and eager bargain hunters. Discover the scene and the deals.
Geelong's CBD was packed as bargain hunters descended for the annual Boxing Day sales. Retailers reported strong crowds and a positive start to the post-Christmas shopping period.
Black Friday sales have dramatically reshaped Australian holiday shopping, with new data showing higher spending and earlier purchases compared to traditional Boxing Day sales. Explore the shift in consumer behaviour.
Australia's biggest KFC operator, Collins Foods, explains the factors driving the fried chicken boom, from menu innovation to economic trends. Discover the secret recipe for success.
Perth endured its hottest Christmas Day since 2021, with temperatures soaring to 41.3C. West Australians celebrated by heading to the coast, donning festive gear to beat the extreme heat. Discover how locals and visitors adapted their traditions.
Despite Black Friday's rise, Boxing Day remains Australia's top retail event. Newcastle centres gear up for thousands of shoppers, with national spending forecast to hit $1.6 billion. Discover the deals and data.
The West Australian's travel team reflects on a year of global adventures, from Italy's backroads to Arctic cruises, promising more authentic stories for WA readers in 2026.
Boxing Day is battling to reclaim its crown as Australia's top sales event, with shoppers forecast to drop $1.6 billion. See the state-by-state breakdown and what's driving the spending surge.
As 2025 ends, we spotlight uplifting West Aussie stories that brought joy—from miraculous pet rescues to incredible reunions and local legends. Read the good news WA needed.