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doors shutBRAG joins list of COVID closures

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery has become the latest City of Bunbury asset to be closed due to the rising number of COVID cases across the State. 

Luke McPherson

Vehicle fireCar set alight in quiet residential Bunbury street

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a car was set on fire in a residential street in Usher in the early hours of Monday.

Jacinta Cantatore

cricket. PremiumWhiteman, Goodwin and Morris all earn WA contracts

Former Colt’s Cricket Club openers Sam Whiteman and Jayden Goodwin, and Dunsborough fast bowler Lance Morris named in the squad for 2022-23 following WA cricket’s most successful year to date. 

Luke McPherson

Hip-pocket painPremiumBunbury the most expensive regional city for transport costs

Bunbury has retained its undesirable title as the most expensive regional city for transport in the entire nation.

Jacinta Cantatore

Offensive masterclass PremiumWolves’ superior shooting

Quite simply, the Wolf Pack offense was red-hot from the opening tip-off.

Justin Fris

Joondalup Wolves’ offensive display overpowers SlammersPremiumWolf Pack beat down Slammers

The Joondalup Wolves women’s team rolled to an uncompromising 106-51 win.

Justin Fris

football PremiumBusselton too strong for Donnybrook

A strong Busselton side have overpowered finals hopefuls Donnybrook in the final quarter to claim a 17-point win at home.

Luke McPherson

footballPremiumBig first half lifts Magpies to win over Donnybrook

A high-scoring first half was the catalyst at the weekend for the Busselton Magpies’ thrilling eight-point win over Donnybrook. 

Luke McPherson

milking itPremiumCow class a beefed up lesson

Students at Eaton Community College currently are learning about the dairy industry in a very hands-on way.

Luke McPherson

it’s litPremiumBunbury lights up for Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month

Some of Bunbury’s most iconic landmarks were lit up at the weekend in support of Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.

Luke McPherson

rest dayPremiumSouth West Sports Centre closed due to rising COVID cases

The South West Sports Centre was closed on Sunday due to rising cases of COVID across the area, as the Bunbury business community continues to be hit by staffing availability issues. 

Luke McPherson

National Volunteer Week PremiumVolunteer Week celebrates our unsung heroes

Behind the scenes of every event, community group or even every footy match, are the South West’s unsung heroes, volunteers making a big difference by giving their time and effort to help their community.

Jacinta Cantatore

Q&A sessionPremiumBunbury’s burning questions answered at Budget breaky

The business and industry heavyweights of the Bunbury area attended a breakfast last week to discuss the 2022-23 State Budget, as well as what is in store for businesses and the wider community. 

Luke McPherson

football Fast-starting Lions maul Bulls to retain Bottlemart Cup

A fast-starting Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault mauled the Harvey Bulls at home on Saturday to earn their first win of the season and in the process retain the Bottlemart Cup.

Luke McPherson

Boomers triumph in arm wrestlePremiumBoomers get job done

The Eaton Boomers further cemented their finals credentials after holding off a spirited Collie Eagles 12.7 (79) to 10.5 (65).

Justin Fris and Taylar Amonini

Quality resultPremiumPhoenix rise to claim point

The game’s turning point came in the shadows of half-time.

Justin Fris

Drive-In-Drive-OutPremiumAlbemarle reveals plans for worker camp in Binningup

Global lithium giant Albemarle has revealed plans to build a FIFO-style camp in the beachside haven of Binningup, which would house up to 1000 workers and ease pressure on the South West housing market.

Jacinta Cantatore

soccerPremiumMatilda the ParaMatilda

Matilda Mason was born and raised in Bunbury and is a part of the inaugural ParaMatildas side currently competing in the International Federation of Cerebal Palsy Football’s Women’s World Cup in Spain.

Luke McPherson

Contract renewalPremiumSt John of God to continue providing drug counselling

A community alcohol and drug counselling service is set to continue operations throughout the region for at least the next five years.

Carly Laden

courts and justicePremiumBoyanup man admits to four year stretch of indecent acts

A Boyanup man has admitted to committing a series of indecent acts against a child known to him in a four year stretch between 2016 and 2020.

Luke McPherson

AFL WatchPremiumManjimup’s Pickett offered ban over bump

A look at how the South West’s AFL stars have fared in round nine of the 2022 AFL season.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022Final quarter blitz earns South Bunbury’s sixth win

A last quarter blitz has earned South Bunbury a convincing seven-goal victory over Carey Park, their fifth win of the season.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022South Bunbury dominate Carey Park by 103 points

An eight-goal haul from Bethany Bond has led to another dominant display by South Bunbury, who demolished Carey Park by 103 points.

Carly Laden

SWNFL 2022South Bunbury notches first SWNFL win

After a number of close finishes, South Bunbury Tigers have finally notched their first win of the 2022 SWNFL season, defeating Carey Park by 13 goals.

Carly Laden