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footballPremiumBrett Maguire commits to second season at Panthers

Carey Park have moved quickly to secure their coaching future, confirming Brett Maguire will remain at the helm until at least the end of next season.

Jackson Barrett

footballPremiumBattered Eagles fight for finals life against Bunbury

Crippled by an injury crisis which threatens to derail their season, the Collie Eagles are clinging to increasingly slim finals hopes, and need to beat Bunbury on Sunday to stay alive.

Jackson Barrett

footballPremiumAMR looking to snap 55-year curse

Augusta-Margaret River could be just three weeks away from the first minor premiership of their 55-year history.

Jackson Barrett

burnoutsHoons target Dalyellup ovals for burnouts

Traffic police are calling on the public for information after two South West ovals fell victim to burnouts by hoons at the weekend.

Prime locationPremiumBuilder confirmed for Services Australia building

A builder has been announced for Bunbury’s new $17 million building in the heart of the CBD.

Jackson Barrett

Star’s switchPremiumOrange is the new green: Star makes Scorchers switch

Dunsborough’s Lance Morris is set for a BBL homecoming this summer, with the former Melbourne Stars paceman putting pen to paper at the Perth Scorchers today.

Jackson Barrett

Marine rescueTwo people rescued after boat sinks

Two people have been rescued from waters off the coast of Bunbury this morning after the boat they were in sunk.

Jackson Barrett

‘Moose’ hunting goldZalewski hunts South West’s first gold in 17 years

Margaret River’s Aran Zalewski is looking to become the South West’s first gold medallist since fellow hockey player Troy Elder in 2004 when his Kookaburras face Belgium in an Olympic decider tonight.

Jackson Barrett

‘IT MAKES SENSE’PremiumCapel leads highway reclassification

The Capel Shire Council is leading the push for the Bussell Highway to be converted into a freeway.

Amy Johnston

something’s fishyPremiumTrespass charge for Dalyellup rubbish tip trio

Capel police have charged three people from Dalyellup after an alleged trespassing incident at the town’s rubbish tip.

Jacinta Cantatore

Come-back storyFootballer defies odds in courageous return

Griffin Russell defied the predictions of doctors and nurses to return to the field for South Bunbury, more than 16 months after a crash that changed his life.

Jackson Barrett

up, up and awayGrants give three SW airports a lift

Three South West airports are among 89 regional locations nationwide to share in almost $30 million funding for vital upgrades.

JURY DECISIONPremiumTwo guilty in bashing, third clear

A Busselton man has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm but acquitted of related charges after a gruelling five day trial.

Amy Johnston

homelessness crisisPremiumBunbury’s ‘tent city’ grows as housing supply dwindles

Members of Bunbury’s homeless community continue to camp out in force at a make-shift “tent city” in the CBD as the vulnerable group is left out in the cold with nowhere else to turn.

Ailish Delaney

Endless pasta-bilitiesPremiumThe outdoor food craze you can’t look pasta

It’s the outdoor dining craze that has swept the country and now a family with deep roots in the South West food industry has jumped on the food truck bandwagon.

Jackson Barrett

fierce competitionPremiumRent seekers hit hard as SW housing crisis continues

WA’s ongoing rental crisis has eager property seekers in distress as Bunbury’s vacancy rate continues to plummet and homes are snatched off the market.

Ailish Delaney

still got the mojoIn pictures: Mojo’s Kitchen celebrates 20 years

Friends, customers and guests came together on Saturday to celebrate 20 years of Mojo’s Kitchen, Bar and Bottle Shop.

happy feetPremiumBunbury dancers shine in new WA youth company

The Perth Youth Ballet offers a space for 84 kids to come together for 31/2 hours each week and learn as the young dancers chase their dreams — with four of Bunbury’s own budding stars in the mix.

Ailish Delaney

AFL WatchPremiumHughes pushed to the outer as Young, Walker star

The return of their defensive troops might have helped Fremantle back into the top eight, but it could spell the end of the season for former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lion Ethan Hughes.

Jackson Barrett

footballPremiumHawksley bag keeps Bunbury on top for another week

Bunbury has maintained its spot at the top of the ladder for a third straight week, defeating Carey Park on Sunday thanks to a six-goal haul from former Brisbane Lion James Hawksley.

Jackson Barrett

AFL WatchPremiumBlakely at his best as Freo move back into contention

Bunbury’s Connor Blakely has produced arguably his best performance at AFL level this season, providing a calm head for the Dockers as they held on for a four-point victory over Richmond.

Jackson Barrett

FootballCommentsPremiumDons the better team in muddy slugfest with Harvey

Donnybrook have claimed their third win of the season by beating Harvey Bulls in a mud-soaked at Harvey Oval.

Luke McPherson

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OPINIONCommentsPremium
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Say yes and work the rest out later

When South West editor Jakeb Waddell asked if I wanted to come to Harvey and work as a journalist for the Harvey-Waroona Reporter, I said yes, and planned on working the rest out later.

Luke McPherson

Spreading peaceCamera IconPremiumIn pictures: Students take part in peace poster contest

Waroona District High School students were able to take part in the Lions Club’s international contest, creating artworks based on this year’s theme of “peace through service”.

Kasper Johansen