An iconic Esperance location has been named the world’s best beach by travel experts who compiled a list of the top 50 beaches across the globe. Lucky Bay is about 35km south-east of Esperance in Cape Le Grand National Park and attracts thousands of domestic and international tourists each year wishing to experience its snow-white … [Read more…]
A nature-based waterpark, hotel or tourism precinct are three common ways to turn an old mine into a tourism attraction, but a study has found having a reliable income stream to support the new life is critical. Professor Kirsten Holmes from Curtin University spoke to the 2023 WA Regional Tourism Conference on Tuesday about the … [Read more…]
Two teenage girls have been filmed in the middle of a violent brawl with another train passenger. Footage of the incident, which took place on a busy train carriage near Regents Park in Sydney on Tuesday afternoon, was shared on social media. Commuters watched on in horror as the three passengers were locked in a … [Read more…]
NRL star Luciano Leilua will likely return to the field on Saturday night after domestic violence charges against him were dropped by police at the last minute. The North Queensland Cowboy had pleaded not guilty to charges of common assault and destroying or damaging property in relation to his partner. He was due to face … [Read more…]
As the 2023 South West Netball Football League season approaches its midway point, Donnybrook Blackwood are looking to return from a bye and shake things up against Bunbury. The Donnybrook Blackwood Ravens will travel to the South West Sports Centre on Sunday, where they will face off against Bunbury during the competition’s Belt Up round … [Read more…]
A long-term holiday home owner in Esperance pulled the pin on her pet-friendly accommodation on Monday following an incident she described as “icing on the cake”. Kimdelia Cole, who owns Rustic Retreat Esperance, told the Kalgoorlie Miner she made the difficult decision to restrict pets from her property because of the inconsiderate behaviour of a … [Read more…]
Bunbury’s Payne Park is set to provide the stage for what could be an exciting contest as the two sides that faced off for a spot in last year’s grand final finally square off. Bunbury is set to host Donnybrook during the South West Football League’s Belt Up round on Sunday, where both sides are … [Read more…]
Despite being caught up in a seven-game losing streak, Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey is continuing to put in the hard yards with another impressive midfield performance. In the midst of West Coast’s disappointing 16.17 (113) to 6.7 (43) loss to Gold Coast at Optus Stadium on Friday, the former Dunsborough Shark put up a solid performance … [Read more…]
A long-term holiday home owner in Esperance pulled the pin on her pet-friendly accommodation on Monday following an incident she described as “icing on the cake”. Kimdelia Cole, who owns Rustic Retreat Esperance, told the Kalgoorlie Miner she made the difficult decision to restrict pets from her property because of the inconsiderate behaviour of a … [Read more…]
Keen adventurers spent eight days exploring in the Goldfields-Esperance region this month after raising more than $200,000 for children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability. The “Gold N Sands” themed Variety WA 4WD Adventure challenged 17 teams of off-road enthusiasts with beach runs, technical challenges, rock climbing and recoveries. The adventure began … [Read more…]