The West Australian: Your Premium Connection to Western Australia

Name: The West Australian
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.13 (300 reviews)

Stay informed with unrivalled local news, expert business analysis, and the daily digital newspaper replica. Get the stories that matter from WA’s most trusted newsroom, delivered instantly to your device anywhere in the world.

Publisher

West Australian Newspapers Limited

Inside The West

Discover the interface used by 60K+ users.

The West Australian app interface displaying a breaking news article about a tropical cyclone

A smartphone displaying The West Australian app with a news article about the Matildas soccer team.

An iPhone displaying the Digital Editions screen of The West Australian app featuring several newspaper replicas.

Digital newspaper replica on The West Australian mobile app showing sports headlines.

Screenshot of The West Australian app displaying the digital West Rewards card for member discounts and exclusive offers.

Your Direct Link to Western Australia

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 60K+ users.

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The Full Paper Experience

Read the daily edition exactly as it is printed in Perth. Flip through every page and access past archives to maintain your morning routine anywhere.

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Unrivalled Industry Insights

Stay ahead with deep-dive analysis into WA’s mining, energy, and business sectors—essential for global professionals and strategic investors.

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Stay Connected to Home

From AFL scores to local politics, receive instant breaking news alerts and join the community discussion to stay close to your roots.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 60K+ people who love this app.

"Living in Houston, I really miss my morning routine back in Perth. This app is a lifesaver—the digital newspaper replica lets me flip through the pages exactly as they appear back home. It is the best way to stay connected to my roots and keep up with the local news and footy scores."

Sarah Mitchell

"For my work in the mining and resources sector, I need more than just general headlines. The West Australian provides deep-dive business analysis and local political coverage that is unmatched. The breaking news notifications keep me informed on market-shifting events in real-time, even from across the world."

David Thompson

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

10%

Negative

Summary

The app receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance and usability issues following recent updates. Common complaints include frequent crashes, slow loading times, difficulty downloading content, and an overly sensitive interface that disrupts reading. Several version-specific bugs are highlighted, such as the app not opening or loading content after updates (e.g., on iPad OS 26.0.1) and new problems with page display and unexpected behavior on devices like the iPad mini. While a few users appreciate good notifications and the convenience of digital access, the prevalent sentiment is that the app's overall quality has significantly degraded, making it a poor value for subscribers.

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About the app

Everything you need to know about The West Australian.

Description

Download The West Australian app now to unlock premium access to the best in news, opinion, sport, business, politics, lifestyle, entertainment, travel, and more from WA’s biggest and most experienced newsroom. Delivered fast to your mobile and tablet, stay in touch when you are on the move. Plus browse WA’s daily newspaper on your device, every morning exactly as it was printed, and unlock exclusive discounts for dining, movies and more with your digital West Rewards card. Features: - Premium News: unrivalled coverage of local and regional news that matters, plus informed opinion and analysis from WA’s most trusted journalists and columnists - Breaking news: up to the minute news from around the country and the world - Notifications: Be the first to know with breaking news alerts - Comments: Have your say on stories that matter to you - Today’s newspaper: browse WA’s daily newspaper and other regional newspapers – exactly as they were printed each day, anytime anywhere. View the whole paper and access past editions. - Exclusive rewards: Get access to discounts on dining, movies and more with your digital West Rewards card Your ideas and feedback will help guide future development. Please send your comments to digital-app-support@wanews.com.au Privacy Policy: http://www.sevenwestmedia.com.au/privacy-policies/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://thewest.com.au/terms Please note: This app features IPSOS proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research or audience ratings services.

Latest Version

2.7.213

Size

53.5 MB

First Released

Nov 25, 2020

Your Home for WA News, No Matter Where You Are

Join over 60,000 readers and get premium access to WA’s biggest newsroom, daily digital newspaper replicas, and exclusive West Rewards right on your device.