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Swim teacher shortagePremiumSouth West schools caught up in national shortage

The department has admitted multiple schools in the region had to cancel their in-term swimming programs as a result of the shortage, but would not be drawn on how many schools were affected.

Jacinta Cantatore

Protest chargePremium‘Rebellion of one’ accused in court

A climate change protester is set to represent himself at a trial where he stands accused of blocking a busy Bunbury street.

Carly Laden

International Volunteer DayPremiumRed-letter day for volunteers

The important work of countless volunteers is the reason Bunbury will light up this weekend as the City of Bunbury acknowledges International Volunteer Day.

Carly Laden

Behind barsPremiumDealer behind bars

A Bunbury man has been jailed for a number of charges relating to drug dealing and weapon possession after waiting until after the first day of his District Court trial to admit his guilt.

Carly Laden

Hoon finePremiumHoon driver banned

A Bunbury man has been fined $1000 for driving more than 50km/h over the speed limit despite not showing up to court.

Carly Laden

ironwomanPremiumAll eyes on female trio at Busselton Ironman

With the highly anticipated return of IRONMAN racing to Busselton this Sunday, all eyes are on a trio of female professional athletes set to line up against each other at GWM IRONMAN Western Australia

Breanna Redhead

CrashPolice divert traffic from SW crash

Traffic heading southbound along Robertson Drive is slow moving with detours set in place after a crash on Wednesday morning.

Carly Laden

IrondaddyPremiumIronman 2021: Matt Burton eyes dad and triathlon win

Next Sunday, December 5, will be a huge day for Perth ironman Matt Burton.

Noel McMahon

Labor Forrest contenderPremiumLabor newcomer to contest Forrest at Federal election

Bunbury resident Bronwen English has been confirmed as Labor’s choice to contest the seat, which has been held by Brunswick-born Nola Marino for 14 years.

Jacinta Cantatore

Huge penaltyPremiumIllegal marron fishers slapped with biggest WA fine

A pair of illegal marron fishers in the South West have been hit with almost $100,000 in fines after catching more than 400 marron — the biggest fine for illegal marron fishing in WA history.

Kasper Johansen

A Greater UnderstandingPremiumDoors open to support needy

A Bunbury non-profit drug and homelessness support organisation has welcomed a new staff and support committee, launching comprehensive support to the South West’s at-risk population.

Amy Johnston

Unclaimed cashPremiumSouth West residents owed thousands in unclaimed cash

The biggest unclaimed amount in the South West is for a Donnybrook resident who can claim a whopping $46,000.

Jacinta Cantatore

Bunbury hospital boostPremium30 new beds for Bunbury Hospital in “modular buildings”

The State Government has confirmed Bunbury Hospital will be given 30 new beds and extra medical staff in a bid to prepare WA for living with COVID-19.

Jacinta Cantatore

Donnybrook crash probePremiumPaynedale crash still under investigation

The group was travelling in a Toyota Corolla along Knights Road in Paynedale just after 5pm on October 26 when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

Jacinta Cantatore

he’s making a listSanta in early visit to Dalyellup

Start counting down the days, because Christmas cheer is coming to Dalyellup.

Ailish Delaney

Crazy twistPremiumDonnybrook suffer collapse

In a remarkable series of events, the home side went from 2-88 to all out for 116,

Justin Fris

CricketPremiumSettlers break through

This momentum ensured the pair put on 79 runs.

Justin Fris

Huge effortPremiumColts overcome untimely injuries to foil Marist chase

This triumph was more significant given that Colts lost two bowlers during the match.

Justin Fris

cricketCommentsPremiumFamily ties add to play

A heartwarming partnership caught the attention of the crowd at the Leschenault cricket ground earlier in November, with a father-son duo sharing the pitch for more than 33 overs.

Luke McPherson

‘really keen’PremiumBunbury’s Piparo set for lead role in decider

Bunbury product Chloe Piparo is set to take a lead role in Saturday’s WBBL decider, after returning to the venerated number three position for last weekend’s double-header.

Jackson Barrett

“cruel and heartless”PremiumSW industry voices pain after end to native logging

Forestry industry workers staged a peaceful protest in Bunbury on Friday to coincide with the second meeting of the newly launched State-lead native forestry transition group.

Amy Johnston

“I’m ashamed”Premium‘Appalling’ son is spared jail

A 27-year-old Bunbury man has avoided jail for his “abhorrent” behaviour towards his mother, during which he intimidated her with a baseball bat and a machete and threatened to harm her.

Carly Laden

Back againPremiumBlakely given AFL lifeline with Dockers

Connor Blakely has received his Fremantle Dockers lifeline — the club fulfilling its commitment to redraft the midfielder in Friday’s AFL Rookie Draft.

Jackson Barrett

teenage dreamsPremiumHospitality hopes hang on teen ads

Hospitality operators have their fingers crossed for a new campaign aimed at recruiting teenage workers to face the hordes this summer.

Warren Hately