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Hip-pocket painPremiumBunbury the most expensive regional city for transport costs

Bunbury has retained its undesirable title as the most expensive regional city for transport in the entire nation.

Jacinta Cantatore

National Volunteer Week PremiumVolunteer Week celebrates our unsung heroes

Behind the scenes of every event, community group or even every footy match, are the South West’s unsung heroes, volunteers making a big difference by giving their time and effort to help their community.

Jacinta Cantatore

Drive-In-Drive-OutPremiumAlbemarle reveals plans for worker camp in Binningup

Global lithium giant Albemarle has revealed plans to build a FIFO-style camp in the beachside haven of Binningup, which would house up to 1000 workers and ease pressure on the South West housing market.

Jacinta Cantatore

Contract renewalPremiumSt John of God to continue providing drug counselling

A community alcohol and drug counselling service is set to continue operations throughout the region for at least the next five years.

Carly Laden

Wallam WatchHarvey sharpshooter solid contributor despite four-goal loss

A look at how Harvey’s Donnell Wallam fared in round nine of Suncorp Super Netball 2022.

Carly Laden

AFL WatchPremiumManjimup’s Pickett offered ban over bump

A look at how the South West’s AFL stars have fared in round nine of the 2022 AFL season.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022Final quarter blitz earns South Bunbury’s sixth win

A last quarter blitz has earned South Bunbury a convincing seven-goal victory over Carey Park, their fifth win of the season.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022South Bunbury dominate Carey Park by 103 points

An eight-goal haul from Bethany Bond has led to another dominant display by South Bunbury, who demolished Carey Park by 103 points.

Carly Laden

SWNFL 2022South Bunbury notches first SWNFL win

After a number of close finishes, South Bunbury Tigers have finally notched their first win of the 2022 SWNFL season, defeating Carey Park by 13 goals.

Carly Laden

Mother’s DayPremiumFamilies spoil mums at breakfast buffet

Despite a smoky start to Mother’s Day, plenty of families were eager to spoil and give thanks to their motherly figures with a breakfast buffet at Dolphin Discovery Centre.

Carly Laden

WANL 2022CommentsPremiumSouwest Jets grounded by Western Roar in first away game

Despite some impressive debuts and outstanding individual displays, the Souwest Jets were unable to match the Western Roar in the first game outside the hangar.

Carly Laden

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumThe perfectly ugly Balingup scarecrow everyone remembers

When Bush Legends went looking for WA’s best regional town entry statement it was impossible to go past the ugliest scarecrow in the State - and the story behind her making is one for the sisterhood.

Steve Butler

log off PremiumFurther $30m for businesses as timber ban looms

The State Government unveiled details of the $30 million pledge to help more businesses affected by the looming timber ban, but the commitment was slammed by industry representatives

Jakeb Waddell

Federal electionPremiumManjimup and Busselton youth mental health election pledge

Two Liberal MPs in the State’s south have pledged to improve the mental health of young people in the Warren-Blackwood and Busselton regions with a multi-million dollar election commitment.

Jacinta Cantatore

HockeyPremiumWomen’s hockey team off to solid start

The South West League Hockey Competition has started well, with the Busselton Hockey Association fielding a women’s and men’s team. 

Breanna Redhead

40under40PremiumSW organisations win business awards

Busselton businesses are continuing to raise the bar, claiming awards at the 40under40 Business Awards last weekend.

Breanna Redhead

river clean-upPremiumSediment removal to begin on Lower Vasse River

The dredging of Busselton’s Lower Vasse River is set to start this month, with hopes to improve the river’s water quality.

Breanna Redhead

hockey starPremiumSW hockey sensation named in National Futures Squad

A Busselton-based hockey star could be the next big Australian sporting name after being recognised on the national stage.

Breanna Redhead

reviewPremiumBusselton’s Mamma Mia! is a must-see

Pure unbridled joy — that’s the feeling of sitting in Busselton’s High Street Hall watching the latest portrayal of the famous Mamma Mia! musical.

Taylar Amonini

one punch attackPremiumSW Coward’s Punch accused avoids jail time

Busselton District Court suspended Caley Edward Herbert’s two-year prison sentence for two years this week after he pleaded guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm.

Taylar Amonini

surfingPremiumYallingup Shred Fest, a celebration of saltwater lifestyle

Young surfers from Geraldton to Denmark made the most of Yallingup’s saltwater lifestyle last week for the 2022 Yallingup Boardriders Shred Fest.

Taylar Amonini

new roadblockPremiumUnderwater observatory shelved amid $25m blowout

The highly anticipated Australian Underwater Observatory planned for the Busselton Jetty has been placed on the backburner after the project was rescoped due to cost blowouts.

Taylar Amonini

Budget impacts SWPremiumSouth West to benefit from State Budget

Premier Mark McGowan handed down his second State Budget as Treasurer, featuring multimillion-dollar pledges in targeted funding to boost the South West as he announced a $5.7 billion surplus for WA.

Jacinta Cantatore

festival bluesPremiumOOTW: festival reveller fined for trespassing

A South West man has learnt an expensive lesson after being fined for sneaking into the Out of The Woods Festival multiple times.

Taylar Amonini