South West

The Farm, Bunker Bay.

Proposal approvedBunker Bay development approved despite City opposition

A controversial $12-million development proposal along a South West beach has been approved, despite the Local Government pushing against the proposal.

Craig Duncan

Federal police have seized tobacco products.

CrimeThree members of a family arrested in illegal tobacco raids

In a crackdown by Federal police, three members of one family have been arrested over illegal tobacco sales.

Yousuf Shameel

Jodie Hanns MLA with Willow Bridge Estate HR Manager Jeanette Button.

GOVERNMENT FUNDINGLocal establishment secured $20,000 from state government

A Ferguson Valley winery has won a $20,000 grant from the WA Government’s Local Capability Fund scheme.

Yousuf Shameel

Community members left out flowers and wreaths in honour of five-year-old Sammy.

MemorialCommunity remembers Sammy a year after his death

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre closed to mark the tragic death of a five-year-old.

Yousuf Shameel

Detective Inspector Andy Elliott.

CRIMEConvenience store arson suspect arrested in South Perth

A Rockingham man has been charged with allegedly starting a fire in a Bunbury convenience store in an incident police believe is linked to the alleged supply of illegal vapes.

Yousuf Shameel

A participant of Rotary Sail Into Life program.

INCLUSIVE SAILINGAll abilities sailing experience brings smiles to Bunbury

Sailing, sea and smiles is what the all abilities sailing sessions in Koombana Bay will be promising to the people of Bunbury.

Yousuf Shameel

Acting Detective Sergeant Jon Arlow.

CRIMEFour arrested after series of burglaries

Bunbury detectives have arrested four people with a total of 34 charges after a series of burglaries were reported on January 12 and 13.

Yousuf Shameel

Macey Blythe, Michelle Benjamin and Reece Wright with the Gather and Co. mural.

New cafeSafe space for all-abilities people set to welcome community

A new cafe intended to create a sense of belonging and joy for all people is set to open in Bunbury.

Yousuf Shameel

Forrest MP Ben Small speaking in Parliament.

Hate Speech Laws SW MP Small apologises for Federal failure to prevent Bondi

While the nation reels from the horrific attacks in Bondi last month, a South West MP has apologised for their part in the Federal Government’s failure to prevent the tragedy.

Craig Duncan

Waroona Warriors have entered the new year.

CricketWarriors unable to keep up momentum against Pinjarra

The Waroona Warriors were downed by Pinjarra last Saturday.

Aimie Lewis

Australind Bushcare Council volunteers Jim Truss, 6, Elise Truss, 8, Kylie Truss, Peter Eckersley, Steve Winfield and Charo Chacon.

BUSHCARE Volunteers come together to celebrate 30 years of work

Volunteers part of the Australind Bushcare Council came together to celebrate a significant milestone

Rose Patane

The Harvey Farm Barn has opened for 2026.

SUNFLOWER TIME Sunflower season at Harvey Farm Barn has begun

Harvey Farm Barn has opened its doors for another season, giving visitors a chance relax amongst paddocks of flowers.

Rose Patane

Harvey Community Radio station manager Ian Taylor and chairman David Marshall remember creator of Sounds Like Harvey, Melva Mitchell.

WOMEN Sounds Like Harvey is returning for 2026

Sounds Like Harvey will be returning the the Harvey Community Radio Station, with this year’s theme officially announced.

Rose Patane

Waroona’s Australia Day Awards recipients in front of the town hall for Australia Day 2025.

AUSTRALIA DAY Find out were you can celebrate Australia Day next Monday

With Australia Day just around the corner, find out where you can join in community celebrations across Harvey and Waroona.

Rose Patane

The band Hooch performing at the Summertime Blues Festival at Froth Craft Bunbrewery.

BLUES Check out the photos from the 2026 Summertime Blues

Bunbury’s Froth Craft Brewery was filled with blues lovers on Saturday for the Summertime Blues Festival

Rose Patane

Following the success of the Harvey Skate Park, the shire announced plans to develop a new park in Binningup.

SKATE PARK Shire of Harvey receive funds for project

Multiple grants have been given to the Shire of Harvey to help support the Binningup Skatepark and Playground Project

Rose Patane

A new enclosed dog park has opened in the Shire of Harvey.

DOG PARKEnclosed dog park opened in Harvey

The Shire of Harvey has officially opened a new place for furry friends to hang out and play.

Rose Patane

Wellington celebrate the wicket of Albany and Districts’ Samuel Osborne.

CricketUp and down junior country week for locals

The region’s cricketers have fallen short at the final hurdle during junior country week.

Jack Penniment

Representative for Parents Beyond Break Up, and Dads in Distress project manager Paul Mexsom.

DADS IN DISTRESS Dads In Distress is in need of volunteers

Dads in Distress is looking for volunteers in the South West

Rose Patane

The venue had to make a statement apologising to their 5,200 followers after the event.

WA NewsPopular venue issues public apology over disappointing event

The apology was made after patrons were left disappointed over Sunday’s event.

Tegwen Bescoby

Marron fishing inspection point.

Marron seasonMulti-agency crack down on illegal marroning in South West

Authorities are pushing back against illegal fishing activity this year, with a multi-agency crackdown on marron fishing in South West waterways.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Margaret River Ocean Swim has had a record number of competitors.

Hitting the waves Gnarabup Bay hosts largest Margaret River Ocean Swim

Hundreds hit the waves in Gnarabup Bay last weekend for the largest annual Margaret River Ocean Swim.

Jane Wishaw

Anne Shepherdson was a founding figure of Arts Margaret River.

ARTAn official opening has been announced

Honouring one of Margaret River’s most beloved community members, the official opening for the Anne Shepherdson courtyard has been announced.

Rose Patane

Rabbits and hares, declared pests, will be targeted this month by a seasonal control program.

RABBIT CONTROL Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to being control program

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will begin their seasonal rabbit control program in the middle of January

Rose Patane