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hearty thanksMermaids to the rescue at Gnarabup

The White Elephant Cafe at Gnarabup now sports a crucial life-saving device thanks to local swimmers.

Nursing home allegationsPremiumHarvey aged care home ‘fails elderly’

One allegation involves a bed-ridden resident becoming severely dehydrated after his only liquids, a glass of water, was left on the other side of the room.

Jacinta Cantatore

opinionHaving a parent in a nursing home is hard

If we’re lucky enough to get to old age, we too will walk the halls of a nursing home, waving goodbye to our loved ones.

Jacinta Cantatore

RSL at riskRSL’s future on State agenda

Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Colin de Grussa has weighed in on the importance of RSL sub-branches like Waroona-Hamel, which is at risk of folding.

Jacinta Cantatore

firewood ain’t freeCold snap brings out illegal tree cutters

Residents are on notice they face serious penalties for illegally clearing trees for firewood from thick forest inland from Margaret River.

FootballPremiumCarey Park dish out Boomers double

Carey Park have managed to back up their round two winning performance over Eaton Boomers with a 14-point victory, 11.8 (74) to 8.12 (60) at Glen Huon Reserve.

Carly Laden

FootballPremiumPanthers break long losing streak

Carey Park have snapped an almost two-year losing streak with an 11-point victory over the Eaton Boomers.

Carly Laden

FootballPremiumDraw marks ton of effort

South West women’s football supporters witnessed “her-story” at Sir Stewart Bovell Park on Saturday, with the league’s first draw and the first player to kick 100 career goals in the same match.

Carly Laden

market boostPremiumCapes property prices lead regional WA

Industry observers says the Capes region has offered a ray of light in WA’s rural property market which isn’t keeping up with the Perth property boom.

Tamra Carr

NetballPremiumJets topple ladder leaders

Despite falling short by 23 points to the Western Roar, the ECU Souwest Jets have found themselves in a good position for a finals berth after pulling off an upset over the reigning premiers.

Carly Laden

Awaiting trialPremiumMan pleads not guilty to child sex charges

A 26-year-old man is set to face trial in the Bunbury District Court after allegations related to exposing teenage girls to indecent matter and encouraging a young girl to engage in sexual behaviour.

Carly Laden

Top storiesTop three reads in this week’s Bunbury Herald

Read up on this week’s top stories and more in the latest edition of the Bunbury Herald.

Staff reporters

Australind community precinctCommentsPremiumCommunity input to decide location for precinct

The precinct could land on one of three potential sites including, the existing administration site in the town, the Leschenault Leisure Centre or Treendale.

Kasper Johansen

Life of O’BrienCommentsPremium1920’s war veteran laid to rest at last

In May 1920 John Joseph O’Brien decided to take the long 11km walk home to Benger, the following morning his body was found, now the WWI veteran is set to be immortalised by a memorial in Harvey.

Kasper Johansen

Closing the gapCommentsPremiumSurf Life Saving program closes age gap and wins award

Binningup SLSC was the first to implement the program in WA, it aims to close the age gap in Surf Life Saving Club members and promote beach safety through physical, social and water-based activities.

Kasper Johansen

wheels in motionPremiumPunch insists Australind train on track

Bunbury MP Don Punch has refuted claims that “urgent intervention” is needed to prevent delays to the upgrade of the outdated Australind train service.

Ailish Delaney

one punch wonderCommentsPremiumStage play packs powerful punch

Ideas of manhood are set to be redefined in One Punch Wonder, the show, on at the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre tonight, offers a fresh take on violent and misogynistic societal issues.

Kasper Johansen

nobel causeCommentsPremiumInspiration with nobel cause for Australind students

The award-winning Australian scientist encouraged Australind students to follow in his footsteps after sharing his story and conducting hands-on experiments with them.

Kasper Johansen

cattle’s carbon footprintCommentsPremiumGround breaking green beef study

The first of its kind collaborative research, now at the half-way mark is taking steps to uncover the most efficient and environmentally friendly way to produce beef.

Kasper Johansen

High tech parkPremiumMeelup Park QR codes show history

Students from a part-time Busselton extension program made their mark at Meelup Regional Park

Catherine Massey

Fire feedbackPremiumBusselton rethinks bushfire notice amid feedback

A record number of responses have been sent in to the City of Busselton amid backlash surrounding plans to change bushfire notices.

Taylar Amonini

Aggressive cyclePremiumBusselton breaks vicious cycle

While metro drivers continue to be aggressive towards cyclists, the South West has remained calm and accepting towards all road users, according to the local bike club.

Taylar Amonini

top three readsCommentsHarvey-Waroona Reporter - top three reads this week

Harvey-based aged care facility Hocart Lodge is under fire, the sad story of a World War I veteran is shared by his ancestors and Harvey Bulls club legend, Ned Fimmano, takes over for Alan Douglas.

Kasper Johansen

hard up for hempMargaret River hempcrete developer scores funding

The State Government has poured almost $400,000 into the mix for an innovative new building material based on hemp.

Warren Hately