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opinionTrolls’ outbursts prove they are dregs of society

As soon as our headlines reported a cyclist had been injured, people in the comments of our Facebook page began openly mocking the tragedy.

Jacinta Cantatore

Jab policy flawsFireys’ vaccination policy gap

WA’s peak volunteer association is wary of how gaps in the policy could play out on the fire ground.

Jacinta Cantatore

Homicide investigationDouble murder: Police called to South West home

WA’s South West has been rocked by another tragedy with police questioning a man after two people were found dead at a home in Capel.

Staff writers

Bunbury tragedyPremiumTributes flow for ‘beautiful’ cyclist killed in crash

Heartbroken members of WA’s cycling community have paid tribute to a ‘beautiful soul’ who was killed after being struck by a bus with school children on board in Bunbury this week.

Ailish Delaney

Tourism boom townCollie putting itself on the map

Visitor numbers to the town’s tourism centre have doubled in the past nine months and accommodation providers are scrambling to keep up with demand.

Jacinta Cantatore

FootballCommentsPremiumHay, look at me now

Bunbury’s Cameron Hay is making a habit of standing up in big games after being awarded the Don Punch MLA Trophy after a three-goal performance in the SWFL reserves decider.

Luke McPherson

FootballPremiumThree-word analysis of every Magpie and Hawk

From standout performances to a Sunday afternoon they would rather forget, South Western Times journalist Jackson Barrett has given a three-word analysis of every single player in the SWFL.

Jackson Barrett

AFL Grand FinalPremiumJetta says grand final a reward for ‘tough times’

He might have endured his fair share of “tough times” during his early days at Melbourne, but the football story of Bunbury’s Neville Jetta is about to be brought full-circle.

Jackson Barrett

soccerCommentsPremiumHay Park produces perfection

The undefeated Hay Park premier women’s side have completed the clean sweep, winning every major trophy on offer in 2021.

Luke McPherson

AFL grand finalPremiumThe South West’s biggest ever grand final moments

Ahead of what could be the biggest sporting event in our State’s history, we’ve unpacked the South West’s involvement in this grand final and the ones that have come before it.

Jackson Barrett

“fair and equal” updateCommentsPremiumMP KOs claim he misled community over electoral reform

Bunbury MLA Don Punch has hit back at a South West MP who claimed he “misled” the community by supporting the Upper House electoral reform.

Ailish Delaney

science on showBrightest minds in protein science visit Bunbury

A group of the brightest minds in protein science travelled to the South West this month to share leading research in the field.

surrender gunsCops call on community to hand in illegal firearms

Crime Stoppers and South West police are encouraging residents to continue to take advantage of the national firearms amnesty and surrender illegal or unregistered weapons.

Ailish Delaney

FootballCommentsPremiumBulldogs unleash to claim title

Bunbury have claimed their first reserves premiership since 2005 with a comeback 10-point victory over Busselton.

Luke McPherson

INSPIRING ARTPremiumPower to unite

The annual exhibition highlighting the importance of discussing mental health will return for a fourth year in the South West next month.

Amy Johnston

SPORTS CARNIVALPremiumSchools take on Country Week

Schools from the South West across all sporting talents came together for some heated competition in the make-up games for this year’s Country Week carnival.

Amy Johnston

TALK ABOUT ITPremiumMental health focus

South West students explored mental health and the importance of talking about how they feel as part of R U OK? events.

Amy Johnston & Kasper Johansen

Concerning remarksPremiumCourt orders counselling for man who swung pole

A Millbridge man has been ordered to attend counselling programs over the next nine months after drunkenly swinging a metal pole at strangers outside his home.

Carly Laden

In courtPremiumMan faces trial on sexual assault charges

A Bunbury man will go on trial in the District Court after revealing he would contest accusations of sexual assault and persistent violence against a woman.

Carly Laden

Behind barsPremiumBoxer could face deportation after GBH assault

A 29-year-old British national could face deportation after he was jailed for punching an acquaintance during a scuffle, breaking his eye socket.

Carly Laden

FootballPremiumCarey Park breakthrough for ‘special’ flag

A pair of final-quarter goals from key forward Brady Lenaghan and a Lynn Medal-winning performance by Griffin Hyde have steered Carey Park to their first colts flag in more than a decade.

Jackson Barrett

Big stagePremiumSouth West draft hopefuls to get grand moment

Brady Hough’s rise from country footy to the brink of an AFL list will now see him show his wares on the biggest day in WA football history.

Jackson Barrett

See the picsCamera IconPremiumBethanie Dalyellup celebrates 10th birthday

Residents and friends of Bethanie Community Housing in Dalyellup last week celebrated the facility’s 10th anniversary with a breakfast and a ceremony.

Stars are outPremiumStars flock to South West as footy relocates to Perth

The South West might have missed out on an AFL hub as clubs relocate to Western Australia for this year’s finals series, but eagle-eyed fans might still catch a glimpse of some of the game’s stars.

Jackson Barrett