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Dalyellup celebrate after winning the grand final.

CricketPremiumCricket returns to the South West this weekend

The summer of cricket is back this weekend in the South West with two associations kicking off the season on Saturday and Sunday.

Jack Penniment

Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club's girls-only junior program members with sponsor Jacob Bassham from Down South Scaffolding and the club’s PGA professional Paris Murdock.

GolfPremiumAll girls junior golf program creating a sense of belonging

Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club are paving the way for the South West’s best up and coming golfers with an all-girls junior program.

Jack Penniment

The City of Bunbury will spend thousands of dollars for an independent review following its communication on a decision relating to the Back Beach Precinct amendment.

INDEPENDENT REVIEW PremiumCity of Bunbury councillors support independent review

The City of Bunbury could fork out more than $10,000 for an independent review after a special council meeting which lasted less than three minutes on Tuesday night. 

Rose Patane

The City of Busselton is among the highest in regional local governments that have fallen behind on private pool barrier safety inspections

WATER SAFETYPremiumPool safety checks overdue in City of Busselton

A new report has found overdue compliance checks for private pools in the City of Busselton are some of the highest in regional WA. 

Hayley Primmer

South West claimed their sixth Women's Country Championships title at last year’s carnival.

FootballPremiumSWFL chasing seventh straight Country Championships title

The South West Football League will head into this weekend’s Women’s Country Championships with a remarkable record to protect, having won all six editions of the competition.

Jack Penniment

Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre is launching a peer support group for children, families and adults, starting with two events on October 11. 

HEALTHPremiumNew support network for type 1 diabetes

The South West will become the first in WA to have a dedicated regional support group for Type 1 diabetes

Hayley Primmer

Jye Amiss and Aimelie Anderson at the Fremantle Dockers’ 2026 Doig Medal presentation dinner at Crown Perth.

FootballPremiumJye Amiss ends breakout season with high BNF finish

Busselton’s Jye Amiss capped off his breakout season with a sixth place finish in Fremantle’s best and fairest award. 

Jack Penniment

Shadow minister for health and aged care Senator Anne Ruston and Forrest MHR Ben Small outside the Bunbury Senior Citizens Centre on Tuesday.

GOVERNMENT REFORMS PremiumSouth West MP opposes proposed rebate changes

A South West MHR has hit back at the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the rebate for over 65s private health cover, saying it has “declared war on older Australians”. 

Rose Patane

Residents waiting for the new ALDI store to open.

RETAILPremiumNew ALDI store open for Dalyellup residents

A new ALDI store in Dalyellup is open for business.

Hayley Primmer

Jake Bigwood will star as the Duke of Verona in the West Australian Opera’s Romeo et Juliette.

CENTRE STAGEPremiumYallingup-raised singer stars in Romèo et Juliette opera

A Yallingup-raised opera singer will star in the West Australian Opera’s latest production of Romèo et Juliette. 

Madelin Hayes

Ella Roberts of the Eagles with the best on ground medal and the western derby trophy.

FootballPremiumElla Roberts’ remarkable run continues with another BOG

Margaret River’s Ella Roberts extended her best on ground streak to four as West Coast secured their maiden western derby win over Fremantle on Sunday at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Jack Penniment

Leeuwin took home the senior country week women's title.

SoccerPremiumSouth West sides make mark at soccer Country Week

Football South West’s representative teams enjoyed a strong showing at the 2026 Country Week championships in Perth, with four junior titles and both senior competitions decided between South West sides.

Jack Penniment

Horse events are a fan favourite at the Collie Show.

Agriculture PremiumCollie community gearing up for agricultural show

The crowd-favourite Unity Bank Collie Show is set to return to the Wallsend Showgrounds for it 66th show, with organisers promising another memorable day out for the local community

Seth Carter

The Solid Families program was designed by Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) in partnership with Curtin University.

Family SupportPremiumNew program supports healthy Aboriginal families

A new Aboriginal-led program providing culturally safe, long-term support for mothers and young children in the Bunbury region has been officially launched

Seth Carter

Builder of the bull, Jeff Woodman.

FestivalPremiumFairytale fire to ignite Dardanup Festival this Saturday

Dardanup is gearing up to transform the Ferguson Valley once again, ahead of the annual Bull and Barrel Festival this Saturday.

Seth Carter

The Australind leaving Pinjarra station.

ALL ABOARD PremiumSecond Australind train returns

Three months after the service returned to the tracks, a second Australind service will opearate later this month.

Rose Patane

The 2025 Seven Gravel Race in Nannup.

CyclingPremiumWorld championships a decade in the making for Nannup

Bringing the UCI Gravel World Championships to Nannup has been almost a decade in the making.

Jack Penniment

Competitors riding through the forest during the Seven gravel race in Nannup earlier this year.

CyclingPremiumGravel World Championships set to take over South West

Nannup is set to become the centre of the cycling world this weekend as the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships bring hundreds of riders and thousands of spectators to the South West.

Jack Penniment

Eaton’s Hannah Iemma is one of seven young West Australians sharing their stories in the short film series Facing the Future.

MENTAL HEALTH PremiumEaton resident helps to raise awareness for mental health

A South West resident has bravely put up her hand to share her experience with mental health as part of an annual campaign. 

Rose Patane

Menstrual health educator Katrina Christian will host Pints & Periods next month in Margaret River.

Pints and PeriodsPremiumMargaret River dads get a crash course on periods over pints

An event aimed at making conversations around menstruation more approachable for dads and male caregivers is coming to Margaret River. 

Madelin Hayes

Micah Miller, 12, will ride 40km on October 14 in a bid to raise money for Telethon.

TELETHON PremiumBunbury boy to take on his biggest ride yet for Telethon

A Bunbury boy will take on his biggest ride later this month in a bid to raise money for one of the State’s most iconic fundraising events. 

Rose Patane

Leo Steed competes in the 2km time trial during the AFL national draft combine.

FootballPremiumLeo Steed strengthens top 10 AFL Draft claims after combine

Bunbury product Leo Steed has strengthened his claims to be an early selection in this year’s AFL Draft after an impressive national combine in Melbourne.

Jack Penniment and Josh Kempton

Stars were out in force at the GWABA Bunbury Football Carnival.

AFLVideoAFL premiership stars light up South West footy carnival

Stars were out in force at the GWABA Bunbury Football Carnival, with multiple AFL premiership players taking part in the annual battle for the Syd Jackson Cup. SEE THE PICS

Jack Penniment

Jess Anstiss helped aspiring junior netballers on Friday with a free clinic.

NetballPremiumJess Anstiss holds free clinics for netballers in Bunbury

Former West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss helped aspiring netballers with a free clinic at Hay Park on Friday. 

Jack Penniment