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WATIC chairperson Robert Jetta and ranger supervisor Adrianna Jetta at the Bandicoot Brook Bushland reserve.

CARING FOR COUNTRY PremiumLocal ranger team manages reserve in Waroona

The Waroona Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation ranger team is working to protect a culturally significant reserve north of Waroona

Rose Patane

Michelle Boylan MLC with community citizen of the year Jeff Gale and young citizen of the year Sophia Tomas.

AUSTRALIA DAY PremiumShire of Harvey’s top residents celebrated

Some of the Shire of Harvey’s most notable and dedicated community members were recognised as residents came together to celebrate Australia Day.

Rose Patane

Applications are now open for Camp Hero.

CAMP HERO PremiumApplications are open for a leadership and wellbeing camp

With applications now open for a leadership and wellbeing camp, a former Harvey student is sharing how she benefitted from attending

Rose Patane

The Shire of Waroona's local library.

LIBRARY PremiumShire of Waroona is seeking feedback on its library

Community members in the Shire of Waroona are being invited to share their feedback on the the local library

Rose Patane

Waroona’s 2026 Australia Day Awards recipients.

AUSTRALIA DAY PremiumResidents came together to celebrate Australia Day

Australia Day celebrations were held in the Shire of Waroona where some of the community’s most dedicated citizens were honoured

Rose Patane

Thomas Raymond (silver), Kyle Lee (gold), and Samuel Short (bronze), after the men's 10km open water race.

SwimmingPremiumA hat-trick of golds for local champ

Australind-raised Kyle Lee once again showed his class in the water, winning three gold medals during the Open Water Championships in Koombana Bay at the weekend.

Jack Penniment

CEO of DVassist Ella Ailenei.

REGIONAL SUPPORT PremiumNew DVassist group will aim to support regional women

Supporting women in regional, rural and remote areas of Western Australia will be the aim of a new free online group launched by DVassist

Rose Patane

Consultation has now opened for a proposed dog exercise area for Preston Beach.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PremiumCommunity consultation has opened on a new proposal

A new proposal has been put forward to residents in the Shire of Waroona who are seeking community feedback

Rose Patane

Premier Roger Cook, Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Colie MP Jodie Hanns.

RENEWABLE FUTUREPremiumCollie’s Griffin Coal given green light to extend operations

The State Government has given the green light to Collie’s Griffin Coal, extending their operations by up to five years.  

Will Corbett

Robyn and Peter Bourne from La Bella Wedding Cars.

WEDDING PremiumSouth West wedding cars top awards

A South West couple were recognised as having the best wedding transport in Australia at the latest national wedding industry awards

Rose Patane

Drakesbrook Weir visitors have been urged to stay away from the water.

UPDATEDPremiumLocal shire urges weir avoidance with health concerns

The Shire of Waroona has welcomed swimmers and holiday-goers back to the water in Drakesbrook Weir after dangerous bacteria levels drop.

Will Corbett

Waroona Warriors have entered the new year.

CricketPremiumWarriors 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 PremiumVolunteers 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 PremiumSunflower 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 PremiumSounds 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

Shadow health minister Libby Mettam said health facilities in Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River are going from crisis to crisis.

South Western TimesCommentsPremium Regional WA hospitals face crisis as audit exposes failures

An alarming audit into Perth’s hospital infrastructure has raised concern for regional WA, with shadow health minister Libby Mettam warning country hospitals are being left to deteriorate.

Madelin Hayes

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

AUSTRALIA DAY PremiumFind 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

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

SKATE PARK PremiumShire 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 PARKPremiumEnclosed 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

Michael Morton (right) after winning the over-75 age category in the Steadyrack Gran Fondo National Championships.

CyclingPremiumLocal Michael Morton nabs national championship

Harvey cycling legend Michael Morton has powered through to win over-75 age group at Steadyrack Gran Fondo National Championships.

Jack Penniment

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

CricketPremiumUp and down junior country week for locals

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

Jack Penniment

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault president Anthony Sabourne and new league coach Matt Templeton.

FootballPremiumSWFL: New coach has high hopes for HBL

An attacking game style, culture and being your best are all traits new Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault coach Matt Templeton wants from the club. 

Jack Penniment

Marron fishing inspection point.

Marron seasonPremiumMulti-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 top speed of new Australind carriages will be limited to 110km/h.

On the outside lanePremiumAustralind line to match highway speed despite faster trains

Despite the new carriages being capable of reaching much higher speeds, the long-awaited return of the Australind train will likely match the speed of cars on the Forrest Highway. 

Craig Duncan