Two South West community radio stations have been revealed as finalists for national awards recognising people, programs and stations across Australia’s broadcasting sector.
Rose Patane
Ahead of the 2026 Nola Marino Medal being awarded on Friday night, Jack Penniment takes a look at five of the leading contenders for the South West Football League women’s best and fairest award.
Jack Penniment
Undefeated Busselton received a scare from Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault in their semifinal clash on Sunday but the minor premiers prevailed and booked their spot in the women’s grand final.
An ongoing citizen science project looking at the health of one of the South West’s cutest residents has seen some success this year, with possum counts rising in this year’s Ringtail Tally.
Craig Duncan
South West footballers Reuben Ginbey and Brady Hough have been recognised for impressive seasons at West Coast’s John Worsfold Medal night.
A new exhibition launching in Northcliffe at the weekend will explore the relationship between humans, technology and nature.
Primary schools across the State are being encouraged to crunch, cheer and celebrate vegetables as part of Cancer Council WA’s newest campaign.
Horse riders and cyclists took to the streets in Harvey at the weekend in a bid to share an important road safety message.
Highland cattle breeders travelled to Harvey from across the State at the weekend to take part in a specially designed handlers camp.
Eaton have won their way through to the South West Netball Football League grand final after taking down Bunbury.
The Harvey Region Heritage Festival will return at the weekend, with a three-day program celebrating the region’s people, places and stories.
The Shire of Waroona will revisit its participation in the vGRID SaferCity Project after choosing not to take part in the initiative in March.
A Harvey shire councillor has said he remains committed to acting with “integrity, respect and professionalism” after being found in breach of the shire’s code of conduct.
Badminton at Burekup looked a little different on Tuesday as players stopped for a special morning to mark a celebratory occasion.
Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault fell agonisingly short of a place in their first South West Football League women’s grand final, going down to Busselton by just five points.
Bunbury will once again become the centre of Australia’s open water swimming scene when the Australian Open Water Championships and Ocean Swim Festival return to Koombana Bay in January 2027.
Harvey photographer Rob Gaff collaborated with his lifelong friend and photo framer Rhett Bennetts to deliver his first ever solo exhibition; Sand, Sea, Sky.
After decades of raising millions for charities and awareness for mental health, Harvey-based auctioneer has been recognised for years of hard work and dedication.
A young agricultural enthusiast from Waroona is set to represent the South West this month in a bid to win a prestigious award.
Leschenault’s boxing champion, Lekeisha Pergoliti has returned home after a successful campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The time to honour the South West’s sporting hero’s is here, with nominations now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards.
The Waroona Shire Council has decided to keep and upgrade its caravan sullage dump point located at the Waroona Showgrounds.
Blue swimmer crabs are off the menu until December, with the crustaceans annual spawning season kicking off this month.
South West primary schools gathered in Harvey on Friday, marking the end of a nine-year sports competition in memory of a beloved former principal.
