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Winners of community awards from Dardanup Australia Day celebrations.

AUSTRALIA DAYPremiumDardanup celebrated new citizens and recognised local heroes

Dardanup community celebrated Australia Day in style, with community breakfasts held across Eaton, Dardanup and Burekup bringing residents together in a spirit of unity, reflection and appreciation.

Yousuf Shameel

Isabella Chalker being award the Young Citizen of the Year award.

AUSTRALIA DAYPremiumBunbury community awards and celebrates local heroes

Bunbury community came together to celebrate and praise the local heroes who served their community the best on 2026 Australia Day celebrations.

Yousuf Shameel

Pia Riachi, Colette Karim, Walid Karim and Ralph Karim at the Australia Day ceremony.

GALLERYPremiumNew citizens and local heroes celebrated at Australia Day

The people of Greater Bunbury gathered on Monday to welcome new citizens and celebrate community champions at the 2026 Australia Day celebrations.

Yousuf Shameel

Owners of Allure Beauty Co., Christopher Howes and Amy Howes.

From the ashesPremiumLocal business affected by firebombing reopened at new spot

Just weeks after a blaze in a neighbouring convenience store reduce their store to rumbles, Allure Beauty and Co. has risen from ashes.

Yousuf Shameel

The caravan was removed after it attracted squatters and caused break-ins for over two years.

HOME CLEAN UPPremiumBunbury mum sees home returned from squatters

The Bunbury community has rallied to help a Bunbury mum get back into her home after it was invaded and trashed by squatters.

Yousuf Shameel

Liam Hackland spent his 17th birthday fighting bushfires.

LOCAL LEGEND PremiumBunbury hero answers call on 17th birthday

A Bunbury resident has celebrated his 17th birthday in heroic style, fighting fires across the South West. 

Will Corbett

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

Catrin Pickworth (Australia’s South West CEO and South West Development Commission deputy chair), Scott Bell (Capel Marron Farm), South West Minister Don Punch and Jordan Parker (Capel Marron Farm).

On the menuPremiumCapel Marron Farm add fine dining to operations

The Capel Marron Farm opened their doors last week after expanding its operations to become a new regional food and tourism destination through a $147,280 Regional Economic Development Grant.

Craig Duncan

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

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

Manjimup Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service's John Jonker.

NATIONAL HONOURPremiumManjimup firey honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

After more than five decades on the frontline, Manjimup volunteer firefighter John Harry Jonker has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2026, Australia Day Honours

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Nannup Community Cinema (NCC) hosted a highly successful outdoor showing of the iconic movie ‘Red Dog’ last Friday, as part of its community-focused film experiences.

COMMUNTIYPremiumPre-Australia Day celebration at Nannup Community Cinema

Nannup Community Cinema hosted a successful outdoor showing of the movie Red Dog last Friday, as part of its community-focused film experiences. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Geoff Taylor was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his contributions to whale shark research and environmental conservation.

GIANTS OF NINGALOOPremiumDoctor who put whale sharks on the map awarded OAM

The man largely responsible for Western Australia’s world-famous whale shark phenomenon has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to conservation and the environment.

Madelin Hayes

The proposed trial will see vehicles shut out of Barrett Street Weir during busy times of the season.

Council meetings PremiumCouncil to vote on Barrett Street Weir carpark changes

Following community consultation the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will be voting to introduce a no‑parking zone for vehicles in the evenings along Barrett Street Weir carpark.

Craig Duncan

Margaret River Discovery Co.’s Sean Blocksidge snapped the aurora in the South West.

Southern LightsPremiumSouth West treated as aurora australis lights sky

Residents across the South West were treated to some phenomenal sights on Tuesday night as the aurora australis lit up the southern sky.

Craig Duncan

A men’s mental health and connection group is holding a barbecue next month.

Mental healthPremiumSelf Seen Margaret River to host community gathering

Margaret River men’s mental health and connection group Self Seen is inviting everyone in the community see what their group is all about at a free barbecue next month. 

Craig Duncan

The start of this year's wine vintage will be celebrated with a special ceremony.

VINTAGE PremiumCelebration to mark start of Vintage 2026

A welcome to country and a smoking ceremony will mark the beginning of Vintage 2026 in the Margaret River wine region.

Rose Patane

Chris Bowen at a press conference at the Synergy big battery in Naval Base.

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WA offshore wind projects secure final feasibility licences

Three offshore wind projects vying for a place in WA’s Geographe Bay have inched closer to development after the Federal Government offered them final feasibility licences.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Body cam footage of Sgt Simon Harrison at Hamelin Bay.

Life-savingPremiumPolice officer’s heroics prevents Hamelin Bay tragedy

A family outing turned into a life-threatening emergency after a 13-year-old boy was swept out to sea in a powerful rip.

Yousuf Shameel

Dr Joel Bowman says it is challenging for new home buyers to enter the South West.

HOUSINGPremiumSouth West dominates the list of expensive housing prices

A new quarterly report for housing prices in regional WA by Domain has five South West areas in the top 10 for highest median prices.

Yousuf Shameel