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WA Premier Roger Cook, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns.

Federal election 2025PremiumPM slams Dutton for not visiting Collie over the campaign

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for failing to consult with the local community about the nuclear reactor proposed by the Coalition in Collie

Ezra Kaye

A Boyanup woman has pleaded guilty to possessing and selling meth.

CrimeBoyanup woman avoids prison sentence for selling meth

A Boyanup woman has pleaded guilty to the possession and selling of methylamphetamine in Bunbury Magistrates Court yesterday. 

Sofia Fimognari

There were long queue's in Bunbury as people went to cast their votes early for the Federal election.

Federal election PremiumHuge turnout at early voting polls in Bunbury

Hundreds of people flocked to the 2nd Bunbury Sea Scouts building on Tuesday morning to cast their early votes in the Federal election

Ezra Kaye

Candidates in Forrest for the Federal election have different visions to address the housing crisis.

HousingPremiumForrest candidates alternate plans to fix housing crisis

As the Federal election shapes up in the South West, the candidates for Forrest have different visions to fix the housing crisis

Ezra Kaye

South West Craft Beer Festival at Aravina Estate to celebrate ties between surf culture and the craft beer industry.

South West Craft Beer FestivalPremiumSouth West Craft Beer Festival to celebrate surf culture

The 2025 South West Craft Beer Festival aims to pair ‘the best waves and brews’ with a surfing theme inspired by the Margaret River Pro — which will run over the same weekend

Ezra Kaye

The Collie-Cardiff RSL will hold two Anzac Day services at Soldiers Park on Steere Street.

Anzac DayPremiumCollie-Cardiff RSL prepares to hold Anzac Day services

With Anzac Day being commemorated on Friday, the Collie Returned and Services League wants to invite people to attend their services

Sofia Fimognari

South West Slammers' men's coach Jason Chalk.

BasketballPremiumSlammers men’s coach upbeat despite winless start

South West Slammers men’s coach Jason Chalk is remaining upbeat despite the side’s winless start to the season but says his players need to find more self-belief.

Josh Kempton

Jack Robinson currently sits ninth on the WSL Championship Tour standings.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River’s Robinson looking to bounce into form

Margaret River’s Jack Robinson is looking to put a slow start to the season by his own lofty standards behind him in the Australian leg of the World Surf League’s Championship Tour.

Josh Kempton

John Baggetta leads a Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault huddle.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Baggetta never closed the door on coaching

Incoming Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault coach John Baggetta says he was unsure if an opportunity for him to rejoin the league’s coaching ranks would ever arise, but he had always remained open to the possibility.

Josh Kempton

The Collie Eagles celebrate after being crowned the South West Netball Football League premiers.

NetballPremiumSWNFL: Eagles to take on Lions in grand final rematch

MLC Eagles will take on Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Saturday in a rematch of 2024’s South West Netball Football League grand final.

Josh Kempton

Carey Park have made a strong start to the season.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Hawks to host Anzac Day game against Panthers

Carey Park will be looking to continue their strong start to the South West Football League season when they head to Gloucester Park to take on Augusta-Margaret River on Anzac Day.

Josh Kempton

The Federal Labor party announced a $1.25 million election commitment to improve parking capacity at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the southern starting point for the Cape to Cape track.

Election 2025Labor pledge huge upgrade to iconic park

Standing at the State’s most southern point Federal candidate for Forrest Tabitha Dowding and MP Matt Keogh announced the regional park would receive a $1.25m investment under a re-elected Labor Government.

Craig Duncan

Protesters gathered on Yallingup’s Smiths Beach last Sunday to making known their opposition to the Smith Beach Project developer’s proposed universal access ramp.

Public protestPremiumHundreds flock to South West beach to protest development

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Yallingup’s Smiths Beach last Sunday to protest the ongoing Smith Beach Project’s proposed 100 meter access ramp - regularly referred to as a “seawall”.

Craig Duncan

A number of people expressed their frustration at the long queues.

Federal election 2025PremiumForrest’s candidates reflect on 2025 Federal Election

A new face will represent the seat of Forrest come May 3, but whether the Liberals can continue their grip on the South West without long-standing MP Nola Marino is the question.

Sofia Fimognari

Bishop George Kolodziej

Catholic Diocese of BunburyPremiumBunbury Bishop George Kolodziej mourns loss of Pope Francis

The Catholic Diocese of Bunbury has mourned the loss of Pope Francis in a letter posted to their website. 

Sofia Fimognari

Fundraiser PO Jesse Palmer has been riding on the Munda Biddi Trail.

Defence forcePremiumPemberton Navy officer fundraises on Munda Biddi Trail

A Pemberton-born navy officer has returned to his home town for Anzac Day and has been raising money for Defence Community Dogs during his visit

Sofia Fimognari

Houses in the Shire of Manjimup are among the cheapest in regional WA by median price.

Regional housing marketPremiumHouses in Manjimup are among the most affordable in WA

Houses in Manjimup are among the most affordable in regional WA, placing third on Domain’s Top 10 Lowest Median Housing Prices list for the March quarter. 

Sofia Fimognari

Warren-Blackwood MLA Bevan Eatts.

Anzac day 2025PremiumMember for Warren-Blackwood honours ANZACs

Ahead of Anzac Day, Member for Warren-Blackwood Bevan Eatts tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of service men and women who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Holly and Jess Donaldson at the Donnybrook Apple Festival.

Apple FestivalPremiumDonnybrook Apple Festival draws interest of many

The Donnybrook Apple Festival was held on Easter Saturday with hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the one-day festival. 

Sofia Fimognari

Author and illustrator Sally Puzey at Donnelly River Village.

Step into the pagesPremiumDonnelly River Village interactive book launch

A new storybook on the Donnelly River Village was launched on Easter break with an interactive tour of the old timber mill built in the 1950s, with the author leading guests 

Anjelica Smilovitis

The Gloucester Tree remains closed to climbers.

A Bit off the TopPremiumSouth West icon closer to reopening with reduced height

South West’s iconic Gloucester Tree is one step closer to reopening to climbers after more than a year of being closed to the public, though it may not reach the same lofty heights.

Craig Duncan

Houses in Waroona are amongst the lowest median price increases since 2024.

Waroona housingPremiumHouses in Waroona attractive for home buyers in WA

Waroona in the Peel region is amongst the cheapest suburbs to buy a home in, with the lowest percentage increase in median prices since 2024. 

Sofia Fimognari

Meg De Deuge, 13, of Tasmania, and Heidi Smyth, 13, of WA at the Round Square Conference.

LearningPremiumBCGS with Scotch College hosted international students

School students from across Australia and the world gathered at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School last week for regional WA education activities as part of the Round Square Conference. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with Europcar.

Chamber of commercePremiumBGCCI partners with Europcar

Vehicle rental company Europcar has partnered with the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry — and supplied them with dedicated vehicle to visit and engage with members throughout the South West

Ezra Kaye