Mandurah Mail

Unsung hero: Donald hopeful of big haul at Under-19 National Championships

He doesn't have the high profile of some of his Rockingham Mandurah District Cricket Club teammates, but there's no denying Jye Donald is a talent! The young quick has been picked in the WA Under-19 team for the National Championships in Adelaide next week. 🏏

Unsung hero: Donald hopeful of big haul at Under-19 National Championships All Jye Donald wants for Christmas is wickets and he doesn't care if they come playing for Rockingham-Mandurah...

Man avoids prison for hospital emergency department assault

A man who assaulted a father in front of his 14-year-old daughter at Peel Health Campus avoided a prison sentence after appearing in court last Friday.

Man avoids prison for hospital emergency department assault A man who assaulted another man at Peel Health Campus in front of his 14-year-old daughter has avoided...

Pre-Christmas pain as Reserve Bank lifts rates again

Mortgage holders have been gifted some pre-Christmas pain after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for an eighth straight month.

Pre-Christmas pain as Reserve Bank lifts rates again The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for an eighth straight month.

Fine, disqualification for man test riding motorcycle

A motorcycle restoration project has turned into a costly exercise for a Mandurah man after he was fined for riding the bike at speed and without the proper authorisation.

Fine, disqualification for man test riding motorcycle A motorcycle restoration project has turned into a costly exercise for a Mandurah man after he was fined...

Night of fun ends with a bang for Dudley Park man

A Dudley Park man has received a huge fine after setting off 7 fireworks and having 5 more in his possession.

Night of fun ends with a bang for Dudley Park man A man who set off seven fireworks at his Dudley Park property will have to deal with an...

Indonesia to ban s*x outside marriage

Indonesia is set to pass a new criminal law that will punish s*x before marriage with imprisonment.

Indonesia to ban s*x outside marriage Indonesia is expected to ratify sweeping changes to its criminal code on Tuesday, senior officials confirmed, in a...

'Once in a century': Historic renovation completed at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

Tours have returned to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in time for the summer holidays, with the completion of a 12 month project at the iconic Western Australian site.

'Once in a century': Historic renovation completed at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tours have returned to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in time for the summer holidays, with the completion of...

BREAKING TRAFFIC WARNING: RAC Rescue has been sent to a car crash on Forrest Highway, near the intersection of Lake Clifton Road, in Lake Clifton. More information to come.

Mandurah Christmas Pageant 2022 | PHOTOS & VIDEO

What a pageant! We enjoyed seeing so many local faces and bright smiles! Make sure you share with anyone you recognise.

Mandurah Christmas Pageant 2022 | PHOTOS & VIDEO Festive cheer and celebration returned to the heart of the city on Friday with the Mandurah Christmas Pageant...

Bee accurate with apiary records to protect WA honey

Officers have been visiting WA beekeepers to check on important record keeping and ID processes, as part of the Operation Flower Meadow biosecurity campaign.

Bee accurate with apiary records to protect WA honey Officers have been visiting WA beekeepers to check on important record keeping and ID processes, as part of...

Grant funding offered for locally-driven youth programs

A new round of funding has opened to help local governments and community groups provide opportunities for young people to engage and thrive in their hometowns.

Grant funding offered for locally-driven youth programs A new round of funding has opened to help local governments and community groups provide opportunities for young...

Should wine and juice bottles be added to 10c refund scheme?

West Aussies are being asked to have their say on a proposal to make more types of containers eligible for a 10c refund.

Should wine and juice bottles be added to 10c refund scheme? West Aussies are being asked to have their say on a proposal to make more types of containers...

WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died

A pregnant mother hit by a concrete block in a "senseless" attack in south Perth has died in hospital along with her unborn child.

WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died A pregnant mother hit by a concrete block in a "senseless" attack in south Perth has died in...

Mandurah Christmas Pageant to bring festive magic

🎅🎄🥳 CHRISTMAS FUN! 🥳🎄🎅

Don't forget the City of Mandurah Christmas Pageant is on from 6pm-9pm tonight! There will be lots of festive spirit and Christmas magic along the Eastern Foreshore. Remember to check out the info on road closures in the area, too!

Take the fam along and have a blast! 🤩🦌🧑‍🎄

Mandurah Christmas Pageant to bring festive magic Festive cheer and celebration returns to the heart of the city tonight with the Mandurah Christmas Pageant.

'Heart of Peel surfing': Star Surf and Skate takes home Retailer of the Year

"When you work in the same community for so long you see customers and staff growing with you." Great job, Wooly!

'Heart of Peel surfing': Star Surf and Skate takes home Retailer of the Year Mandurah's Star Surf and Skate was named Australia's 2022 Single Store Retailer of the Year by the Surf...

Biggest growth in house prices for two southern Mandurah surburbs

Two of our suburbs in the south had the biggest price growth while two right in the north were the fastest selling.

Biggest growth in house prices for two southern Mandurah surburbs Two Mandurah surburbs were among the top five performing suburbs in the Perth metropolitan for house price growth...

Mandurah Christmas Lights Trail comes to life

The switch was officially flicked last night to signal the start of the City of Mandurah's Christmas Lights Trail 🎅🎄🌟 The trail runs until January 8.

Mandurah Christmas Lights Trail comes to life The shine, sparkle and magic of Christmas has returned to Mandurah following the official switching on of the...

Exhibition poses a mystery - who are the three figures?

Martin Shaw has lost count of the number of times he has been asked to reveal the identities of the three figures in his painting, which is touring Mandurah, Bunbury and Margaret River.

Exhibition poses a mystery - who are the three figures? Mandurah Museum exhibition to feature Martin Shaw's much travelled painting, Three Well Known Australians.

Free TAFE, VET courses for WA students

The $112 million deal will fund 18,800 places across priority areas to address skills shortages in WA's booming economy.

Free TAFE, VET courses for WA students Thousands of West Australians will be offered free TAFE and vocational education and training courses under a major...

Size matters: Officers checking catches as season opens

There will be high proportions of undersized crabs in the Peel-Harvey Estuary when the season opens tomorrow, and DPIRD says compliance officers will be checking catches.

Size matters: Officers checking catches as season opens There will be high proportions of undersized crabs in the Peel-Harvey Estuary when the season opens tomorrow, and...

Teen rock-thrower 'hit pregnant Perth mum'

A pregnant woman has suffered a heart attack after a teenage boy allegedly threw a rock at her in Perth's southern suburbs.

Teen rock-thrower 'hit pregnant Perth mum' A pregnant woman has suffered a heart attack after a teenage boy allegedly threw a rock at her...

Bullying, harassment rife at Chevron

Nearly one-third of the workers surveyed said they had experienced s*xual harassment while at the company.

Bullying, harassment rife at Chevron A scathing review into the workplace culture at Chevron has found s*xual harassment and bullying are rife in...

Survey finds young West Aussies hit by financial, housing and climate stress

Mission Australia's Youth Survey Report 2022 has found financial concerns and housing instability affected many young people and their families.

Survey finds young West Aussies hit by financial, housing and climate stress Mission Australia's Youth Survey Report 2022 has found financial concerns and housing instability affected many young people and...

Increased fire risk sparks calls to prepare animals

WA residents are being asked to prepare for a particularly tough bushfire season.

Increased fire risk sparks calls to prepare animals WA residents are being asked to prepare for a particularly tough bushfire season.

Total Fire Ban issued for large parts of WA on Wednesday

The Department of Fire and Emergency Service reminds the public that they can be fined up to $25,000, jailed for 12 months, or both, if they breach a Total Fire Ban.

Total Fire Ban issued for large parts of WA on Wednesday The Department of Fire and Emergency Service reminds the public that they can be fined up to $25,000,...

CEO recruitment selection panel gets council representatives

City of Mandurah has selected two council representatives to be involved in the process of hiring a new CEO.

CEO recruitment selection panel gets council representatives Deputy mayor Caroline Knight and councillor Peter Rogers will represent the City of Mandurah council on a selection...

Teaching the next generation of beauty professionals

Local business owner Sera Love and her salon Stellar Aesthetics have been awarded for her work in the beauty industry. Offering traineeships and apprenticeships, not only do her students gain the right skills, but salon experience also.

Teaching the next generation of beauty professionals "I was taught that way, and I think it's a better and quicker way to learn."

Renting vs buying: 8 Mandurah suburbs appear in study on whether it's cheaper to pay mortgage than rent

Rent vs buy? 🤔💵🏠

It's a question that is often asked, but a new report suggests it may be cheaper to repay a home loan than to hand over your cash to a landlord in 8 suburbs in the Mandurah and Peel region.

Renting vs buying: 8 Mandurah suburbs appear in study on whether it's cheaper to pay mortgage than rent The difference between repaying a mortgage and the median cost for a rental is cheaper in eight suburbs...

Twin hundreds highlight Mariners' double delight

A couple of Rockingham Mandurah District Cricket Club's big bats went BANG‼️ over the weekend as the club claimed a couple of wins! 🏏

Twin hundreds highlight Mariners' double delight A weekend of double delight for Rockingham-Mandurah was capped by a pair of centuries as the club claimed...

Boaties urged to check in with marine rescue groups

WA skippers are being urged to review their safety procedures and log on and off with Marine Rescue volunteers when they head out on the water this summer.

Boaties urged to check in with marine rescue groups WA skippers are being urged to review their safety procedures and log on and off with Marine Rescue...

Wetter than usual summer ahead for Australian east coast, drier for west

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted drier than usual conditions for large parts of Western Australia.

Wetter than usual summer ahead for Australian east coast, drier for west Australia is also on track for its second wettest spring on record.

'Exhausted' WA nurses walk off the job

Angry nurses and midwives have defied the state government and gathered in their thousands as part of a statewide strike.

'Exhausted' WA nurses walk off the job Angry nurses and midwives have defied the West Australian government and gathered in their thousands as part of...

Man allegedly attacks three patrons with a large knife at a Silver Sands tavern

Three men have been seriously injured after an attack at a tavern in Silver Sands.

Man allegedly attacks three patrons with a large knife at a Silver Sands tavern Mandurah detectives are investigating an assault at a tavern in Silver Sands last night where a man allegedly...

Juukan owners 'angry' with govt response

"We would have expected the minister would want to meet with us before making a public announcement about our country and cultural heritage."

Juukan owners 'angry' with govt response The traditional owners of the destroyed Juukan Gorge rock shelters say they were disrespected and sidelined in the...

Crisis response as WA nurses plan strike

Hundreds of elective surgeries will be cancelled and a crisis control centre set up to manage an "unprecedented" nurses strike.

Crisis response as WA nurses plan strike Hundreds of elective surgeries will be cancelled and a crisis control centre set up to manage an "unprecedented"...

Williamson's still got it

Mail journalist Eddie Scown went to see Williamson in Bunbury last night and has plenty to say ahead of tonight's Mandurah gig.

Williamson's still got it John Williamson kicked off his Winding Back tour in Bunbury with an emotional rollercoaster of a performance.

Cashed-up WA government faces nurse strike

About 84 per cent of the 4800 members who responded to a union poll have rejected the state government's latest pay offer.

Cashed-up WA government faces nurse strike Western Australia's Labor government is facing further industrial headaches with nurses planning to strike over pay and conditions....

Mandurah teen's remarkable journey back to baseball against the odds

When doctors told Luke Bennett-Kenney he wouldn't be able to play baseball for a few years, he defied the odds thanks to a simple solution and lots of perseverance! 💪⚾️

Mandurah teen's remarkable journey back to baseball against the odds Mandurah's Luke Bennett-Kenney was 17 when his doctor told him that, for the time being at least, and...

Fairbridge Festival cancelled for third year as search for new location begins

Devastating news again for next year - but cancelled for an altogether different reason.

Hopefully the organisers find another suitable venue in time for 2024.

Fairbridge Festival cancelled for third year as search for new location begins Fairbridge Festival 2023 has been cancelled for the third year running and while the previous cancellations were COVID-related,...