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Slammers’ Rhys Barrett intercepts.

BasketballPremiumSlammers suffer close losses against Eastern Suns

The South West Slammers suffered close losses to Eastern Suns in round 17 of the NBL1 West season.

Craig Duncan

Carey Park's Brian Hughes celebrates a goal.

SWFLPremiumPanthers nab 72-point victory over Augusta-Margaret River

Augusta Margaret River could not overcome a dominant performance from Carey Park on Sunday, with the Panthers relentless in their victory. 

Craig Duncan

Former Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke, former Energy Minister Reece Whitby, Premier Roger Cook, Collie Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and Bunbury MLA Don Punch at the unveiling of a plan to build energy infrastructure in Picton last year.

AMTECH HUBSPremiumAnchor tenants are being sought for South West AMTECH site

The State Government is calling out for an anchor tenant to operate at the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub in Picton. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury's Kye Wright on the move.

SWFLPremiumBunbury delivered deceive victory, grounding the Eagles

Bunbury delivered a deceive victory over the Collie this weekend, grounding the Eagles with an 86 point victory. 

Craig Duncan

Dementia Support Australia’s head of clinical services Associate Professor Steve Macfarlane.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT PremiumSupporting Complex Dementia to be held in Bunbury next month

One of Australia’s leading figures in the field of dementia will guide a team of experts in Bunbury next month as they present at the Support Complex Dementia event. 

Rose Patane

Green sea turtle Nori was found washed up on Preston Beach earlier this month.

TURTLE REHABILITATION PremiumA stranded green sea turtle was found on Preston Beach

A juvenile green sea turtle found washed up on Preston Beach earlier this month is now recovering and being rehabilitated at Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre. 

Rose Patane

Past and present Brunswick residents cut the cake to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the town hall.

90TH CELEBRATIONS Brunswick community celebrates hall’s 90th anniversary

Residents of Brunswick Junction past and present gathered at the weekend to commemorate a special milestone for the town. 

Rose Patane

Cameras known as POTBots are used in WRL research

ResearchScientists learning more about juvenile rock lobsters

Scientists are learning more about the growth and survival of juvenile rock lobsters through shallow water surveys along WA’s coast. 

Craig Duncan

An RSPCA officer investigating Marlie’s prior living conditions.

Animal WelfareRSPCA report surge in surrenders of exotic birds

The RSPCA is urging the public to think carefully before bringing home an exotic bird, with the number of birds coming into its care increasing by almost 50 per cent over the past year.

Craig Duncan

The aftermath of the Nanga Brook fire.

Fire FundingPremiumSouth West shire’s benefit from bushfire spending

Several South West shires are set to benefit from the latest round of bushfire mitigation activity fund grants, with the State spending more than $5.1 million to prepare for bushfire season.

Craig Duncan

Danny Harris was a passionate advocate for community facilities, local sport and the growth of the district.

Community Stalwart Dardanup community mourn former shire president Danny Harris

Dardanup shire president from 1992 to 1995 Danny Harris has died, leaving a lasting impact on the community he helped to govern. 

Craig Duncan

Beloved South west educator and environmental champion George Mardon celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Community iconCommunity champion George Mardon celebrates major milestone

A South West educator and environmental advocate George Mardon has celebrated his 90th birthday in style, surrounded by family and friends. 

Craig Duncan

Detective senior constable Matt Callaghan is calling on the South West community to help with investigations into an aggravated burglary incident and high-value motor vehicle theft in Bunbury.

POLICE PremiumA high-value motor vehicle has been stolen in Bunbury

Bunbury detectives are calling on assistance from the public as they investigate an aggravated burglary incident and high-value motor vehicle theft in Bunbury. 

Rose Patane

Ten-year-old Eloise Hart has been nominated for the Graham Kennedy award for most popular new talent at the 2026 Logie awards.

LOGIES AWARDSSouth West 10-year-old actor nominated for Logie award

A young South West actor will grace the red carpet next month at one of the biggest nights celebrating the best shows and stars in Australian television. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Dardanup will host the Perth Wildcats at the Eaton Recreation Centre in August.

PRE-SEASON CLASHAn NBL team is heading to the South West in August

A National Basketball League team will return to the South West for the first time in years for a special pre-season clash next month. 

Rose Patane

The 2025 Bunbury Georgraphe Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Excellence Awards night.

Business recognised BGCCI Business Excellence Awards finalists finalist revealed

The finalist for the 2026 Bunbury Geographe Business Excellence Awards have been revealed with the regions top businesses in completion for recognition. 

Craig Duncan

Connor Wright celebrating as he crosses the finish line during stage three of the Tour of Tasmania

Cycling Connor Wright earns road world championships call-up

Burekup cycling star Connor Wright has earnt selection in the ARA Australian Cycling Team junior road squad for the UCI Road World Championships in Canada.

Jack Penniment

WA Police has released this image of a silver Toyota RAV4 as they investigate an armed robbery in Dalyellup.

POLICE Bunbury detectives continue to investigate armed robbery

Bunbury detectives are calling on assistance from the public as they continue to investigate an armed robbery in Dalyellup on Saturday, July 4.

Rose Patane

Sideshow alley at the SWAMS family fun day.

NAIDOC WeekBunbury community turn out in force for SWAMS family fun day

The Bunbury and South West community turned out in force last week for the South West Aboriginal Medical Service’s biggest event of the year.

Craig Duncan

Volunteers installed tree guards as part of the community planting day.

PLANTING DAY More than 100 native plants have been planted in Gelorup

More than one hundred trees have been planted at Gelorup’s Sheoak Park following a community planting day. 

Rose Patane

Deaf Sports Australia general manager Phil Harper, City of Bunbury CEO Alan Ferris, Deaf Sports Australia president Hannah Britton and Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel.

Deaf GamesBunbury to host the 2030 Australian Deaf Games

This week, Deaf Sports Australia annouced the City of Bunbury will host the 2030 Australian Deaf Games — the first time the competition has come to WA since 2001. 

Craig Duncan

Bunbury MLA Don Punch.

State PoliticsCook takes a punt on minister

Bunbury MLA Don Punch has lost his Water and Climate Reliance portfolios in the Premier’s latest cabinet reshuffling, but will now head the State’s Racing and Gaming portfolio. 

Craig Duncan

Aliwah Bardinar will showcase the Noongar creation story about the western rosella.

CREATION STORY New performance to showcase Noongar creation story

A new children’s show bringing a Noongar creation story to life will hit the stage later this month at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. 

Rose Patane

Pharell Keats from the South West Slammers dribbles up the court.

BasketballSlammers unable to celebrate championship on the court

The South West Slammers couldn’t celebrate their special milestone in fine style on the court with double losses to Cockburn Cougars on Friday night in round 16 of the NBL1 West season.

Jack Penniment