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The West Australian

The West Australian

WA, National & World News

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74 reviews
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Released
November 25, 2020
Updated
November 3, 2026

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West Australian Newspapers Limited
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Access premium news, opinion, sport, and more from Western Australia's leading newsroom. Read the daily newspaper digitally, stay updated with breaking news alerts, and enjoy exclusive rewards and discounts.

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What users say about The West Australian

Reviews of The West Australian, a News app, are mostly negative. What users like most: great new update (Shrekguvuvuyvuy), excellent new app (Shrenik Jobanputra). Top complaints: app crashes frequently, app won't load. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great new update (Shrekguvuvuyvuy)
  • 👍Excellent new app (Shrenik Jobanputra)
  • 👍Good interface (Sctmreader)
  • 👍Reinstated landscape reading (66Paul66)
  • 👍Vastly improved (johnsy_83)
  • 👍Much improved (Kensingtonlad)
  • 👍Very good (lepint)

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛App won't load
  • 🐛App is slow
  • 🐛App is unresponsive
  • 🐛App is unstable
  • 🐛App is too sensitive
  • 🐛Ads are intrusive
  • 🐛Subscription issues
  • 🐛Content not loading properly
  • 🐛Poorly designed interface
  • 🐛Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛Auto-playing videos are annoying
  • 🐛Audio hijacking
  • 🐛Latest updates are problematic
  • 🐛Content not fully displayed
  • 🐛Login issues
  • 🐛Download errors
  • 🐛Text mode issues
  • 🐛Puzzles not working correctly
  • 🐛Subscription cancellation problems
  • 🐛Web-based app experience
  • 🐛Obits run together
  • 🐛Content fuzzy or blurred
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What's New in The West Australian

2.7.592

November 3, 2026

This release contains bug fixes and improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Digital (Weekly)

$4/week for 8 weeks, then $8 per week, cancel anytime

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Wa news, easy to read

Good app for local news, latest update is less glitchy. Editions of the paper work well
Mmariest74

Old App Is Better

I liked the old app better because it was easier to use to read the news on the app and read the paper on the app as well as death notices and funeral notices like when I read them in a real newspaper with my carers, support workers and family
LLLadybirds Give Luck

Rubbish

The worst news app out there
BBaxter5530

Getting sick of logging in

I’m getting pretty sick of having to re-login every few days. The new comments section on the app that they changed a few months ago is not great and has taken away from
Community feedback. That’s if the comment section is even open, as usually these days it is not.
Really thinking about cancelling my subscription if these things aren’t fixed.
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JNJamie N

Crashes frequently

Have to reload the app when it won’t allow me into my subscription. This can happen weekly at its worst.
TSTrigger SC
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

71 issues

App won't go past login page

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

App no longer loading after update

Bug

App takes multiple attempts to download

Bug

App sometimes fails to download paper fully

Bug

App crashes on opening after update

Bug

App is too sensitive and changes screen accidentally

Bug

App keeps losing wifi connection

Bug

App pages don't fill screen

Bug

App is unstable

Bug

App sleeps too quickly while reading text

Bug

App refuses to boot, hangs on logo then crashes

Bug

Newspapers editions often don't download

Bug

New two-page spread viewer is terrible on iPads

Bug

Sunday Times not coming up under Editions after update

Bug

App frequently won't allow opening of puzzles

Bug

Puzzle states completed before trying

Bug

App constantly asking to sign in

Bug

App freezes on WA logo on iPhone SE

Bug

App doesn't load well, half pages blank or fuzzy

Bug

Last accessible page blurred

Bug

App keeps jumping to non-newspaper view

Bug

App is hard to navigate due to jumping

Bug

App doesn't work on iPhone

Bug

App crashes regularly

Bug

App is clunky to navigate

Bug

App often fails to load articles and needs restart

Bug

App crashes almost every time it is opened

Bug

Difficult to navigate to newspaper tab and download edition

Bug

App has too many Google ads

Bug

App has annoying banner ad at the bottom

Bug

Live podcast band across the bottom of the screen

Bug

NEDS ADVERT across the bottom of the banner

Bug

Login issues with iPhone 'save password' feature

Bug

Cannot access back page or Sport Cover

Bug

Cannot see whole page without scrolling/dragging

Bug

Cannot set up an account

Bug

No email sent for password reset

Bug

Subscription fraud prevention system rejects

Bug

Cannot send messages due to fraud prevention

Bug

Cannot zoom in on photo/article without it shutting down and refreshing

Bug

Videos auto-play when reading pages

Bug

App hijacks audio on opening

Bug

Articles opening to text view when trying to move pages

Bug

Painfully slow to load when moving between articles

Bug

Tortuous effort to return to main screen after following links

Bug

Subscription service bombards with ads

Bug

App is slow, won't download, too sensitive to touch

Bug

App drains data

Bug

Articles dating back to last year and 'live' news stories appear

Bug

New format seems unstable

Bug

Difficult to print a single page of readable size

Bug

App is impossibly slow, news is out of date

Bug

Latest update is a massive step backwards

Bug

Auto opening of individual articles is irritating

Bug

Pop up text mode is frustrating

Bug

Cannot show a full page on iPad

Bug

Cannot get two-page view like previous app

Bug

Takes longer to download

Bug

Clippings were easier in old app

Bug

New app doesn't load well

Bug

Text is fuzzy you can't read it

Bug

Cannot search articles from the app

Bug

Cannot do holiday hold anymore

Bug

App is clunky to use

Bug

No refresh button

Bug

Extremely predatory practices, still charged after cancellation

Bug

Horribly designed app with terrible navigation UI

Bug

Deaths/obituaries run together as gibberish

Bug

Cannot look at pictures separately

Bug

You have to have an account to look at it and it won't give you an account without having existing account

Bug
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Requested Features

18 requests

Allow turning off text mode

Feature

Make pop-out text mode optional

Feature

Improve two-page spread view on iPads

Feature

Add cryptic crossword

Feature

Implement holiday hold feature

Feature

Add a refresh button

Feature

Improve search functionality

Feature

Fix links to open in app

Feature

Allow iPhone 'save password' feature to work

Feature

Improve puzzle functionality

Feature

Make app feel less like a web browser

Feature

Improve presentation of obituaries

Feature

Allow users to view pictures separately

Feature

Fix articles cut off across pages

Feature

Stop app zooming out when scrolling zoomed page

Feature

Fix live podcast band and NEDS ADVERT placement

Feature

Improve content organization

Feature

Make app feel more like a native app

Feature

FAQ

Does The West Australian have ads?

Yes, The West Australian contains advertisements. These ads can be intrusive according to user feedback.

What is the subscription cost for The West Australian?

The Digital subscription is $5.00 per week, with a 7-day free trial period. Subscription issues have been noted by users.

Is The West Australian available on Android devices?

The app is currently supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android compatibility is not provided.

How often is The West Australian updated?

The latest version is 2.7.592, last updated on November 3, 2026. Frequent updates are common for news applications to ensure content delivery and stability.

What is the age rating for The West Australian?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

What do users like most about The West Australian?

Users have praised recent updates, the app's interface, and the reinstatement of landscape reading. Many find the app to be vastly improved.

What are the main complaints about The West Australian?

Common complaints include frequent app crashes, loading issues, slow performance, instability, and intrusive ads. Some users also report subscription and content loading problems.

Can I cancel my subscription to The West Australian?

While specific cancellation instructions are not detailed, subscription cancellation problems have been reported by users. It is advisable to check the app's terms and conditions or contact support for cancellation procedures.