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Football PremiumFormer Tiger Fraser Millar returns to Hands Oval

One of the best players in West Australian country football is returning home to South Bunbury this season. 

Jackson Barrett

Tennis trophySanders and Barty win Adelaide International doubles

Secret Harbour local Storm Sanders and World No.1 Ash Barty have claimed the women’s doubles title at the Adelaide International.

Hannah Cross

Ships ahoy Jubilant wins Cockburn Sound Regatta

Jubilant has taken out the four-day Cockburn Sound Regatta held between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

Life’s workKwinana farewells longest-serving employee

Kwinana’s longest standing employee is retiring after 50 years of service to the community.

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Fired upLocal fire stations get new recruits

Two firefighting graduates are set to join stations in the the Rockingham, Kwinana and Mandurah regions.

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Court storyPremiumMan jailed for masturbating while filming daughter in shower

A Baldivis man jailed for two years for secretly recording his de facto daughter as he masturbated outside the bathroom window while she showered, has had three months added to his sentence.

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Dramatic chaseOrelia man charged after high-speed chase

A 22-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase last Wednesday throughout Parmelia and Orelia before he lost control of the car. 

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‘She was stolen’PremiumKidnapping accused wanted to ‘free the love of my life’

A man accused of kidnapping his partner of 15 years from Mandurah and taking her to the NT border says he was ‘ready to do something desperate’ after battling to have his power of attorney recognised in WA.

Hannah Cross

cricketPremiumRound 12 cricket wrap up

Leschenault beat Hay Park in the BDCA first grade, while Harvey-Benger lost in second grade and Waroona remain top of the Wyllie Cup.

Luke McPherson

Cold NipsCold Nips and cold dips in Mandurah

Calling all local sunrise and beach lovers: Cold Nips has officially made its way to Mandurah.

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beach bummedPremiumPreston Beach feels the heat

Businesses and attractions in Preston Beach were uncharacteristically quiet in recent weeks because of COVID uncertainty and restrictions, but the town is hoping things can go back to normal.

Luke McPherson

Crash chaosPremiumCop car banged up after being ‘rammed’ by stolen vehicle

A marked police vehicle car has been left a wreck after it was rammed into by a stolen vehicle south of Perth on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.

Bryce Luff

Fight the biteLocals urged to protect selves from mosquitoes

The City of Kwinana is urging residents to prepare for a severe mosquito season due to lengthened wet weather and an increase in temperatures.

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Big year2021 in review

The Sound Telegraph has dived into the archive to find five of 2021’s biggest stories.

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Sun and SandRockingham and Kwinana beach guide

The Sound Telegraph has picked three of the best beaches in Rockingham and Kwinana to explore this summer.

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Design upgragesLocal boat ramp upgrades on the way

A $60,000 grant has been secured from the State Government to develop a design for upgrades to the Palm Beach West boat ramp.

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Kicking goalsRockingham swimmer bound for English Channel

A Rockingham swimmer is set to compete in her first ultra-marathon swim to help her prepare for the English Channel crossing in August.

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Education winSafety Bay student wins scholarship

A Safety Bay student has been selected as a Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholar for 2022 and 2023.

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International studiesLocal student named 2022 scholar

A young Rockingham resident has been named as one of 2022 New Colombo Plan Scholars.

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Double-checkRockingham car theft warning

Rockingham residents are being warned to protect their vehicles and double-check the history of a used car before buying.

Aaron Kirby

Road trippin’Best road trips for the New Year

WA is known for its stunning beaches, wineries and scenic nature views. The Telegraph has compiled a list of road trips you can go on within three hours of Rockingham to see some of the State’s hottest spots.

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Extraordinary searchVideoPremiumMissing Halls Head couple located near WA-NT border

An elderly couple search crews had been working more than a day to track down have been found, over 1500 kilometres from Perth and just an hour from the WA-NT border.

Bryce Luff

Major scarePremiumFright for crabbers trapped in chest-deep water

A crabbing trip went badly wrong when two people became stranded south of Mandurah.

Troy de Ruyter

Investigation continues Mystery deepens in search for missing elderly couple

Police are continuing their appeal for a missing elderly couple as Mandurah Detectives revealed on Monday the circumstances in which the couple left are unclear.

Hannah Cross