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Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

Anti-vaccination mandate protesters have descended onto the Canberra Airport precinct in a bid to meet greet MPs ahead of parliament resuming this week.

Anti-vaccine mandate protesters swarm airport in bid to meet MPs

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

As the fire emergency continues to threaten lives and homes in the South West of WA, locals and business owners have been quick to show their support for firefighters and volunteers.

Margaret River locals throw support behind firefighters

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

PHOTOS: Busselton Magpies award 2021 season winners

Margaret River musicians Kevin MacDonald and Paul Barlow took part in 'The Careful Project' along with other WA artists and performers. Picture: Supplied

An incredible virtual world is being developed in the South West of WA.

Art explores new horizons

Award season: Ex Margaret River Independent School student Rio Haigh - known professionally as Alex Belman - has been nominated for his jazz song, Slowly Burning, in this year's WAM Song of the Year competition. Picture: Supplied

With a WAM Song of the Year nomination under his belt and a debut album waiting in the wings, Margaret River-born and bred Alex Belman's musical journey is just getting started.

Jazz burns bright for emerging West Aussie songwriter

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

All proceeds from the market will go towards the Upper Primary camp. Pictures: Julia Whale Photography

Margaret River Montessori School students displayed their wares at a special mini market last week.

Budding businesses on show at mini market | Photos

Clayton Hyder collected first place for his American IPA, 'Dr Pat's Medicinal Neck Oil' with brewing partner, Stuart Bremner.

The seventh annual tournament attracted record entry numbers, with more than 65 homebrewers entering over 120 beers.

Backyard Brewing Tournament winner crowned | Photos

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Mr Albanese says the relationship between Australia and France should be one of mutual trust.

France can 'trust me' after subs rift: PM

Photographer Wayne Quilliam, left, has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize.

Aurukun portrait wins national photo prize

Victoria Liberal Party President Robert Clark will step down from the role next month.

Victoria Liberals president to resign

South Australia's gambling regulator has launched an investigation into Adelaide Casino.

Inquiry launched into Adelaide casino

PROTESTING: People across the United States have taken to the streets in protest of overturning Roe v Wade. Picture: Gayatri Malhotra via Unsplash.

The Mail sat down with three women from Western Australia who have terminated a pregnancy, and heard how they felt about Roe v Wade being overturned in the United States.

'For me, it would've meant abject poverty': Trickle-down effect of abortion ruling felt in WA

BANNED: The items include plates, bowls, cutlery, drink stirrers, drinking straws, thick plastic bags, expanded polystyrene (EPS) food containers, helium balloon releases and unlidded containers. Picture: File Image. 

Historic day for single-use plastic bans in WA

WA Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan said the second Household Electricity Credit payment was the most generous power credit for households in the nation, "at a time when war and other global pressures generate inflationary pressures across Australia". Picture: File Image

Some WA households could be eligible for more than $700 in energy bill relief payments.

Energy bill help on the way for WA households

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Career and volunteer firefighters are at the scene and are working to free a person who is trapped.

RAC Rescue sent to car and truck crash in Jindong

Chase away the winter blues with an afternoon of wine and cheese by the fire at Howard Park Wines. Picture: Supplied

Now in its sixth year, the event features a list of traditional winter favourites including a melted cheese feast, accompanied by a selection of award-winning Howard Park wines set amongst the warmth of a roaring fire.

Fireside cheese and wine returns to Howard Park

Wild and wonderful produce: Oddest Looking, Most Colourful, and Heaviest Fruit or Vegetable are all new categories open for entry in this year's Margaret River Ag Show. Pictures: Terri Sharpe

With just under six months to go, plans for this years Margaret River Agricultural Show are in full swing and excitement is building.

Grow for the Show: New categories give more chances to win

Martin Black and Patrick Coward: Coward and Black Vineyard Blanc de Blancs was the only WA sparkling to win a medal at this year's Decanter awards. 

A Sparkling Blanc de Blancs from the Margaret River wine region has landed a Bronze Medal at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards in London, alongside some of the world's most iconic French Champagnes.

'First ever crack' lands bronze medal for Wilyabrup winery

Jackie Jarvis MLC (left) with Minister Stephen Dawson (centre) and DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm AFSM (second from right) present a new Flood Rescue Boat to the Busselton State Emergency Service Unit. Picture: Supplied

New rescue boats for South West SES units

MORE OPPORTUNITIES: Busselton Youth Services Development Supervisor Angela Griffin with Meredith Dixon; Youth Development trainee Edan Cristinelli and work experience student Grace Murray. Picture: Supplied.

Three new projects for Busselton youths

Busselton police search for man, possibly in Bunbury

Newly appointed Nature Conservation Margaret River Region biodiversity officer Mike Griffiths will lead the next Arum Lily Blitz, an annual effort to eradicate the invasive weed across the Capes region. Picture: Supplied

Mike Griffiths leads the charge in Nature Conservation's annual fight against the invasive arum lily, which launches this week amid news of a funding extension for the program.

New leader in arum lily battle as program funding extended

Helping: Local businesses raised money for WA Emergency Services Volunteers. Pictured is Mandy Gibson, Sarah Staphorst, Rob Papalia, Lyn Perks and Kelly Stone.

Funding for all emergency volunteers

Polychrome: Cassandra Bynder launches her first solo exhibition with ArtGeo. Picture: Jemillah Dawson.

For love of art and family

Pressure: Augusta Margaret River's Jake Rodgers takes down his opponent. Pictures: JLG Photographics

Hawks prove to be a threat after win over Panthers

Dunsborough's Jack Medland will be one to watch as the Whalebone Longboard Classic returns to Cottesloe after a two year hiatus. Picture: Surfing WA/Majeks

The Whalebone Classic was established in 1998 after longboarder Peter Dunn discovered a whale bone in the surf at Cottesloe and decided to host a competition in memory of the whale's spirit.

Whalebone Classic back after two year break

Author: Former detective Kristi McVee will release her book Operation KidSafe - A detectives guide to child abuse prevention in mid-July. Picture: supplied.

'My life's mission': former detective's guide to prevent child abuse

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

Let the sun shine in on those grimy cabinets

Nev Sheather headed up Bonython Against Drones which went head to head with Wing delivery drones. Picture: Laura Corrigan 

Bonython Against Drones made a lot of noise and they were heard.

'Not in my sky': Drone delivery service backlash

Girt by sea, wracked by defence procurement failures

While the cost-of-living is rising, there are ways to achieve lower prices in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

There are dozens of ways to achieve lower prices in Australia.

Workers or businesses: who should pay for reducing inflation?

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning.

The numbers are in and the pollies better take note

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

Staffing cut a dead cat to leave on the table

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New design: Busselton Jetty Incorporated hope to create a the new platform at the end of the iconic structure. Pictures: supplied.

New Jetty village design open for comment

Community: Representatives from seven community groups with Sussex Lodge Master Tarek Rajendram. Picture: supplied.

Freemason family help local groups

Funding: City of Busselton received a Lotterywest grant to upgrade the Weld Theatre and its performing arts centre. Pictures: supplied.

Boost for Busselton's arts and culture

NAIDOC: City of Busselton Mayor Grant Henley with Elder and artist Sandra Hill. Picture: Supplied.

Plenty to celebrate for NAIDOC

BCFC Liana Hughes earns Player of the Day after scoring a few goals for her team.

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