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HOT WEEKEND AHEADAnother sweltering weekend for the SW

The South West can expect another sweltering weekend as WA experiences one of the hottest summer periods in history.

Amy Johnston

New signingNoakes returns to Hawks’ nest

Augusta-Margaret River’s premiership defence has been given an extra boost of experience after announcing the return of another of its exports.

Carly Laden

“Abhorrent behaviour”PremiumMan jailed for threatening voicemails to ex-partner

A South West magistrate has slammed a Bunbury man’s “abhorrent behaviour” towards his ex-partner, which involved him leaving several threatening voicemails over a three-month period.

Carly Laden

CricketPremiumWhiteman returns for Thunder on eve of finals

Sam Whiteman has made a shock return to the Sydney Thunder squad on the eve of the Big Bash League finals, despite the highly anticipated return of one of Australia’s Ashes heroes.

Jackson Barrett

Bunbury gets loose!PremiumRove McManus headlines Bunbury Fringe

Australian funnyman Rove McManus is set to take to the stage as part of this year’s Bunbury Fringe Festival line-up.

Amy Johnston

Firefighters to the rescuePremiumEmergency Minister thanks vollies after emergency bushfires

The Emergency Minister had commended South West firefighters who have been at the frontline of a series of devastating bushfires that burnt through the region earlier this year.

Amy Johnston

SW Masks upPremiumSW embraces ‘new normal’ following snap mask mandate

The South West is coming to terms with the new normal following a snap mask mandate as COVID exposure sites were identified in the region.

Amy Johnston

COVID in our schoolsPremiumWhat to expect for back-to-school after WA borders open

As WA begins to count down the days until the boarder open, South West schools are scrambling to ensure they are prepared to continue educating during what could eventually become the regions worst outbreak.

Amy Johnston

“Highly disturbing”PremiumMan jailed for indecently recording young boy at SW campsite

A 36-year-old man has been jailed for indecently recording and dealing with a young boy, as well as possessing thousands of explicit cartoon images and videos depicting children.

Carly Laden

Frightening account PremiumTaxi driver threatened with an axe in terrifying attack

The taxi driver who was targeted during a late-night violence spree in Eaton at the weekend has described the terrifying moment a group of juveniles threatened to “cut him up with an axe”. 

Jackson Barrett

Alleged spreePremiumMan facing 47 charges over alleged crime spree

A South West man has appeared in court facing almost 50 charges over the space of two months.

Carly Laden

Facing trialPremiumMother and son to fight drug charges

A Brunswick mother and son are set to fight allegations of cultivating and possessing cannabis with the intention of selling it to other people.

Carly Laden

Dana’s day East among best in Freo win

The young gun has continued the bright start to her emerging AFLW career, this time finishing among Fremantle’s best in their big win over GWS.

Jackson Barrett

No-nonsense PremiumStrong statement from BDCA

Hopes of the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association reaching the A-section senior country week final at the WACA remain alive.

Justin Fris

New rules PremiumDouble or nothing as RWWA announces vaccine policy

Racing and Wagering WA has confirmed all participants will need to be double-vaccinated.

Justin Fris

Opening loss PremiumBMR stumble in opener

Geraldton’s bid to reach the business end of the A-Section finals got off to the best possible start, after they took care of Busselton-Margaret River by 79 runs.

Justin Fris

Solid showings PremiumGondal and Verhaaf shine

The Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association sealed a gritty 57-run win over the Great Southern.

Justin Fris

‘Wheelie’ popularBunbury’s new e-scooters a huge early success

The raging popularity of Bunbury’s new Beam scooters has brought a fresh ‘buzz’ over the holiday period, according to Mayor Jaysen Miguel. 

Jackson Barrett

Proof of vaxPremiumConfusion high over proof of vax rules

Bunbury businesses have been left with “mixed feelings” after the State Government announced unvaccinated people would be locked out of a majority of hospitality, health and entertainment venues.

Jacinta Cantatore

cricketPremiumD’Agostino and Buchanan ready to do Green Caps proud

Country week cricket has begun, with two Leschenault stars taking their talents to Perth in the hope of securing an A-section flag for the Bunbury and Districts Association..

Luke McPherson

Local SW TalentPremiumSell-out music duo shines for Fringe opening night

Fringe festival is back for another action packed year with one of the South West’s most iconic musical couples are set to open this year’s show.

Amy Johnston

Hospital assaultPremiumWoman fined for kicking hospital security guard

A 21-year-old Bunbury woman has been fined for kicking a hospital security guard who was trying to escort her to a psychiatric assessment.

Carly Laden

Wheels in montionPremiumWorks begin on shared pathway in Leschenault

Works on the proposed 3.5km Cathedral Avenue upgrade and shared path began last week, with the first stage expected to be completed in the coming months. 

Luke McPherson

Huge reliefPremiumDonnybrook woman spared jail over wounding wife

A Donnybrook woman let out a sigh of relief after avoiding jail for piercing her wife’s throat with a steak knife in the middle of an argument over house keys.

Carly Laden