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A property in Bunbury sustained major damage for the extreme weather conditions.

Severe WeatherVideoCommentsSuspected tornado tears through WA city overnight

A clean-up is underway in WA after a suspected tornado struck the State’s largest regional city. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Froth managing director Pete Firth.

CYCLONE RELIEFPremiumSouth West community came together for Exmouth locals

The South West community came together last Sunday for a major fundraising event to support the Exmouth community following the devastating impact of cyclone Narelle

Yousuf Shameel

Withers library staff from over the years.

BIRTHDAY BASHPremiumCommunity celebrates Withers library’s 40th birthday

Bunbury community got together to mark the 40 year anniversary of Withers Library, celebrating the role it played in the community

Yousuf Shameel

AMEP program manager Melissa Davies, Sea Evans and lecturer Lisa Niehaus.

TOP STUDENTPremiumBunbury TAFE student crowned as Student of the Year

A Bunbury student was awarded the South Regional TAFE student of the year award during the 2025 Student Award event

Yousuf Shameel

The 1941 Boeing Stearman Winnie during a flight.

VINTAGE FLIGHTPremiumBunbury couple welcomes passengers for a vintage flight

A Bunbury couple has started offering a chance to experience open air adventure with vintage helmets, old-school goggles and wind in your hair.

Yousuf Shameel

Symone Ferriday, Chrissy Grieve and Michelle Holzknecht of Doors Wide Open.

DOORS OPENPremiumHomelessness and support centre marks 10 years of open doors

week, with the organisation's founders living the dream. 

Yousuf Shameel

David Smith receives his Freeman of the City honour from Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel.

OBITUARYPremiumFormer Bunbury mayor David Smith dies at age of 82

Former mayor of Bunbury and Order of Australia Medal recipient David Smith died on April 16, aged 82 leaving behind a legacy within the city. 

Yousuf Shameel

Peter Robins says the city should monitor the toilets at Koolambidi Woola more closely after a string of vandalism.

VICIOUS VANDALSPremiumToilet relied on by homeless people closed after vandalism

An act of vandalism has closed a universally accessible toilet for the third time in two weeks, forcing those experiencing homelessness to go elsewhere. 

Yousuf Shameel

The South West Open will again feature a 'Watering Hole' experience.

GolfPremium2026 South West Open set to tee off with strong competiton

The South West’s premier golfing competition will tee off next week, with one of the strongest editions yet

Craig Duncan

Russell Collins and Robert Cook with a Fordson P6 at the 2026 Lights on the Hill.

IN PICTURES PremiumAnnual event showcases vintage tractors and machines

It was a step back in time at the Talbot’s Farm in Brunswick at the weekend as vintage tractors roared to life once again for the Lights on the Hill event. 

Rose Patane

Dudley the dolphin, LCC community engagement officer Rachel Allen, Hermes the dog and Western the possum at last year’s Love the Lesch Festival.

Community festival PremiumLove the Lesch Fest ready for triumphant third showing

A community festival celebrating one of the South West’s best-known waterways is making its grand return next month. 

Craig Duncan

The start line of the mountain biking event.

Off-roadPremiumDwellingup 100 and Jarrah Trail Run back for 18th year

Entries have opened for one of WA’s largest off-road endurance events — the 2026 C-Wise Dwellingup 100 Mountain Bike Race and Mighty Jarrah Trail Run.

Jack Penniment

Judy Talbot will again be Master of Ceremonies at the Brunswick Junction Anzac Day morning service.

Anzac DayPremiumBrunswick Junction to host 34th Anzac Day service and march

This year will be the 34th Anzac Day service and march in Brunswick Junction since it was reinstated after a lapse of 20 years.

Judy Talbot

Slammers bench celebrate after a bucket.

BasketballPremiumSlammers men fall short in double test

The South West Slammers men’s side had a loaded weekend, but couldn’t find a way to get back on the winners’ list, while the women handed rivals their first win.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury players celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumHBL fall short as Panthers and Sharks claim strong wins

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault fell short in a winnable clash, while other results around the competition delivered big individual performances, breakthrough wins and a one-sided result in the Hickman Cup

Jack Penniment

The scene of the horror crash in Burekup.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver dead, another critical after horror South West crash

A man has been killed and another left fighting for life after a horror crash in Burekup.

Troy de Ruyter

Bon Marche owner Stephen Craddock.

PASSING THE BATON PremiumAn iconic Bunbury business is up for sale

It’s an an iconic store in the heart of Bunbury’s CBD, but after 100 years the Craddock family will pass on the reigns to Bon Marche as the business goes up for sale. 

Rose Patane

Minister for the South West Don Punch.

Local investment PremiumSouth West initiatives share in State RED Grant funding

Eight South West initiatives have shared in close to $750,000 of funding, with a push to establish an advanced manufacturing training hub in the region.

Craig Duncan

This Is Where tells the stories of people who have called Bunbury home.

REVIEW PremiumThis Is Where is a production Bunbury will never forget

A new production has showcased the untold true stories of people who have called Bunbury home through a captivating and immersive experience

Rose Patane

Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative wants government support for drivers.

HITTING THE BRAKES PremiumSouth West taxi drivers struggling amidst fuel prices

A South West taxi booking service is urging the State Government to provide more support for wheelchair taxi driver operators as the rise in fuel prices has left driver’s struggling to continue working.

Rose Patane

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

shire amalgamations PremiumLocal Government minister’s hands off approach to mergers

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley indicated shire amalgamations will not be state-imposed during her Capel visit on Friday afternoon. 

Will Corbett

Youth Minister Hannah Beazley launches Capel Wild West Youth Fest

YOUTHPremiumYouth Minister says regional youth can feel disconnected

State Youth Minister Hannah Beazley has launched WA Youth Week at Capel’s Wild West Youth Fest. 

Will Corbett

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley speaks with Capel Shire President John Fergusson

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremiumHannah Beazley tight lipped on next steps for voting reform

WA Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has waved off claims regarding her drive to push mandatory elections regardless of council feedback.

Will Corbett

Big Swamp Sign location queried by public in council interrogation

WRETCHED RESIDENTSPremium89 Beach Road packs chambers for second meeting running

The City of Bunbury council has once again copped a barrage of questions and criticisms over the sale of 89 Beach Road, the land parcel adjacent to Big Swamp Parkland. 

Will Corbett