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A reservoir at Alcoa’s Willowdale mine.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa pushes back timeline for approval of SW mine plan

Mining giant Alcoa is banking on a lengthy delay before contentious plans to expand bauxite mining operations in WA’s South West jarrah forests get the final nod.

Daniel Newell

Kelly McEleney, Seanadh McEleney and Christine Fisher.

In PicturesPremiumCommunity came together to celebrate the stars of south west

The south-west community came together for a night of celebration at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre for Bunbury Geographe Sports Awards.

Yousuf Shameel

Ornella Morabito with her grandchildren Imogen and Allegra.

Amazing service PremiumSouth West shire stalwart retires after almost five decades

The Shire of Harvey’s longest serving staff member, Ornella Morabito retired last Wednesday after almost 50 years. 

Craig Duncan

There are concerns for the health of the Leschenault Estuary.

Estuary under threatPremiumCitizen scientist concerned estuary is at death’s door

From algal blooms to underwater pandemics the health of one of WA’s most important ecosystems is constantly teetering and one citizen scientist has raised concerns the estuary is once again at deaths door.

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Waroona has planted 363 native trees across the community.

Going green PremiumRegional shire plants 363 native trees in huge canopy boost

The Shire of Waroona has massively increased its canopy cover, planting 363 native trees around the community.

Craig Duncan

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op Shop’s Marnie Langdon, Kim Ward, Jenny Chambers and William Padre.

Op-ShopPremiumRegional town’s op-shop looking to grow

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op-Shop is now the only charity store in town, with volunteers hopeful of expanding their operation to manage the influx of much-welcomed donations.

Craig Duncan

The Dawesville Channel is a man-made channel between the Peel-Harvey Estuary and the Indian Ocean at Dawesville.

Healthy Estuaries PremiumHealthy estuaries get major funding boost

Community groups will receive a share of almost $10 million funding to assist in their work protecting the State’s most at-risk waterways. 

Craig Duncan

Judy Talbot, Norma Booth and Emma Papalia were recognised for their impressive years of service to the Brunswick Red Cross unit.

Valued VolunteersPremiumWA’s oldest Red Cross celebrates long-serving members

Clad in their distinctive red blazers, Brunswick’s Judy Talbot, Norma Booth and Emma Papalia were all recognised for their decades of service to the Red Cross Unit. 

Craig Duncan

Parks and Wildlife specialist construction supervisor Corey de Ridder, South West Minister Don Punch and elder Lera Bennell cut the ribbon to Bunbury’s Mangrove Cove boardwalk.

Going digitalPremiumNew way of exploring the natural wonders the South West

Parks and Wildlife has launched a new ebook celebrating the culture, nature and beauty of the Kalgulup Regional Park, showcasing 3168ha of landscapes and ecosystems of Bunbury and its surrounds.

Craig Duncan

Young community members raise the flags for NAIDOC Week.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumFlags hoisted to welcome start of NAIDOC Week in Waroona

A small procession gathered at the Waroona police station on Monday morning to raise the flags for NAIDOC Week before marching through town in the rain.

Craig Duncan

Binningup Coast Care and Environment Group is inviting everyone to help restore Binningup’s beaches.

Community plantingPremiumSouth West conservation group shoreing-up the coastline

Binningup Coast Care and Environment Group are inviting everyone to help restore the towns beaches, hosting a community planting day at the Binningup foreshore on Sunday. 

Craig Duncan

Roasted Radish Eatery owner Melinda Osborne has roo on the menu for NAIDOC Week.

Tasty roo treats PremiumWaroona eatery offering taste of country through NAIDOC Week

A Waroona eatery is offering a taste of country through NAIDOC Week, culminating in a major weekend event with kangaroo on the menu.

Craig Duncan

Lewis Italiano with his three awards from the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year awards.

MORE GONGS PremiumSouth West’s top tradie Lewis Italiano wins three awards

The South West’s top tradie Lewis Italiano swept all competition at the Master Builders’ Apprentice of the Year awards last week, coming home with three major awards.

Craig Duncan

The gathered crowd at the WAFA’s first Town Hall meeting in Jarrahdale.

Calling for commentsPremiumTown Hall informing of forest mining kicks off

WAFA and the CCWA hosted the first of a series of Town Halls last Monday, aiming to peel back the curtain on American alumina miner Alcoa’s planned northern expansion plans currently with the EPA.

Craig Duncan

Max Cockagne was presented a certificate of appreciation from Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell for his community spirit.

Community championPremiumYoung Harvey local with big community spirit

Harvey’s Max Cockagne has been recognised by the shire for his selfless act of community kindness.

Craig Duncan

Melville Park’s David Doepel and Barbara Connell.

Perth Royal Dairy AwardsCommentsPremiumBrunswick’s local farm shop brings home the cheddar

Brunswick’s local farm shop Melville Park has successfully brought home the cheddar, earning multiple medals at Perth Royal Dairy Awards alongside another Harvey icon.

Craig Duncan

Mountains of illegally dumped tyres, furniture and general waste in the McLarty Pine Plantation.

Rubbish actPremiumPine plantation used as tip as illegal dumpers target area

The McLarty Pine Plantation has seen its maintenance roads inundated with discarded tires, old couches and piles of general rubbish as illegal dumpers target the area.

Craig Duncan

Myalup Bush Fire Brigade fire control officer Wayne Jackson said the grants could help people prepare for fires.

Bushfire preparednessPremiumRegional community groups offered firefighting funding

Applications are open for the Alcoa Bushfire Ready Fund grants program, which offers $1.3 million to not-for-profit community and grassroots organisations in Harvey and Waroona

Craig Duncan

Bunbury's Tara Clifford is tackled by Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's Arnya Pickston.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs’ unbeaten premiership defence rolls on

Bunbury’s unbeaten start to their South West Football League women’s premiership defence rolled on at Brunswick Oval on Sunday, beating Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault by 48 points.

Josh Kempton

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's Taine Williams and Bunbury's Daniel Perks compete for a loose ball.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Lions overcome slow start to beat Bulldogs

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault overcame a slow start to beat Bunbury by 18 points in their South West Football League clash at Brunswick Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Harvey’s 2025 Homegrown Heroes meritorious award winner Fiore Rando.

COMMUNITY HONOURS PremiumHarvey celebrates 2025 Homegrown Heroes

Harvey celebrates their best at the 2025 Homegrown Heroes award night.

Craig Duncan

Some of the young writers who took part in the Write a Book in a Day challenge.

Book in a dayPremiumYoung authors raise more than $4600 to fight cancer

Australind’s up-and-coming authors put their creativity to the test to raise more than $4600 to fight childhood cancer. 

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Harvey has unveiled it’s new Australiand Heritage Trail. 

Historic walkPremiumHarvey’s walk through history one step closer to completion

A walk through Harvey’s history is one step closer to completion with Australind and Leschenault’s heritage trail signs now on heritage sites. 

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Waroona has selected a new Visit Waroona logo.

Visit WaroonaPremiumShire debate new look for tourism

Shire of Waroona councillors embarked on one of their most challenging debates to date — finding a new logo for their Visit Waroona Tourism Brand. 

Craig Duncan