Australia's national road toll has exceeded 1300 for the first time since 2010, with a sharp rise in pedestrian fatalities linked to larger vehicles. Experts warn of a dangerous trend mirroring the US.
Western Australia celebrated its biggest Lotto year since 2016, with Stirling and Mandurah suburbs sharing the top spot. Discover where the luck was and how winners spent their millions.
Greyhound Mailata surged to victory in the Dawesville Cup final at Mandurah. The star chaser secured his second major trophy, adding to his impressive career earnings. Read the full race recap.
Sky Duke silenced critics with a powerful win in the $100,000 Boxing Day Dash at Pinjarra. Trainer Luke Fernie and jockey Chris Parnham celebrate the staying performance. Read the full race recap.
Traffic has returned to Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek as the Barwon Heads Road upgrade moves to its next phase. Get the latest on the project timeline and upcoming changes.
A look back at Mandurah's unforgettable 2025: saying goodbye to King Carnival, welcoming champion athletes, and navigating community change. Read the year's biggest stories.
WA's planning body has greenlit a $25 million Woolworths development in Pinjarra, overriding the Shire of Murray's concerns about the location's impact on the historic town centre. Discover the details.
WA Mums Cottage in Mandurah receives a $23,000 Lotterywest grant to fund crisis and emergency relief for local families facing financial hardship. The charity provides vital support services.
Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
Janina Heather, a Meadow Springs mother relocating to care for sick family, has won Harcourts Mandurah's $15,000 Ultimate Giveaway, funding her move to the Cook Islands.
The Shire of Murray has finished installing its new licence plate recognition CCTV network, boosting community safety with real-time data for police. Read about the project and its funding.
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
The WA Road Safety Commission invests $200,000 in market research to understand risky driver behaviour. The findings aim to shape future road safety campaigns and reduce fatalities.
The in-form Sean and Jake Casey stable has Angel Undercover as the $2.05 favourite for Thursday's $100,000 Boxing Day Dash at Pinjarra. Read the full field analysis and form guide here.
A major road near Townsville is blocked and power is out after a dump truck crashed into a power pole at Mingela. Emergency crews are on the scene.
Three iconic Western Australian drives have been ranked among Australia's top road trips for families and couples, scoring highly for safety, scenery, and amenities. Discover the best routes for your next adventure.
A 22-year-old passenger has died after a Holden Colorado left the road and struck a tree on Bindoon-Moora Road. The driver was airlifted to hospital. Major Crash investigators appeal for witnesses.
Australian cycling star Ben O'Connor returns home to Perth, aiming for the green and gold jersey at the AusCycling Road National Championships. Discover his quest for glory.
Devastated WA parents share their grief after losing children in separate road crashes, urging all drivers to slow down and pay attention to prevent further fatalities.
NSW Police issue urgent plea to drivers after six fatalities in a week. Double demerits are now in force as holiday traffic surges. Read the tragic details and safety advice.
An 82-year-old Mandurah man nearly died from a rare Shewanella infection after entering the Peel-Harvey Estuary. His warning highlights hidden dangers for crabbers and swimmers.
Mandurah residents urged to prevent mosquito bites after a new University of Adelaide study links warmer temperatures to increased Ross River virus outbreaks. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
Surf Coast Shire Council urgently requests $3 million from the state government to repair a complex landslide on the Great Ocean Road. The damage threatens the iconic route's stability and safety.
TV star Steph De Sousa reveals her no-bake Pavlova Rocky Road recipe on Sunrise. Packed with white chocolate, mango, and meringue, it's the perfect easy summer dessert or edible gift. Get the full method here!
Elite Deluxe triumphed in the Great Western final at Tabtouch Park Mandurah, holding off Aussie Gem. The win boosts his record to 9 from 14 starts. Read the full race recap.
A man has died and two others are injured after a serious car crash on a school road in Corio. Police are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
Train services on Perth's Mandurah Line have resumed after a serious truck and car collision on the Kwinana Freeway near Cockburn station damaged rail infrastructure and halted services for hours. A woman was hospitalised.
A serious truck and car collision on Perth's Kwinana Freeway has shut the Mandurah train line and caused major traffic delays. A woman was hospitalised. Commuters urged to avoid the area.