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SportPremiumNominations open for City of Busselton Annual Sports Awards

Nominations for the annual City of Busselton sports awards are now open.

Josh Kempton

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September for sport: finals, awards and volunteer hours

September means three things in the world of sport: finals, awards and hardworking volunteers clocking up the hours. 

Amber Lilley

FootballPremiumAFLW Watch: Roberts at the heart of Eagles’ strong start

Margaret River product Ella Roberts has been at the heart of West Coast’s record-breaking start to the AFLW season with a series of brilliant performances.

Josh Kempton

NEW STAGES PremiumBunbury festival line-up billed as worthy successor

Hayden James, Ruel and The Veronicas will headline Bunbury’s newest festival this new years. 

Amber Lilley

WA’s goodest boyPremiumSW Kelpie in the mix to become Australia’s top working dog

A Yalyalup dog who loves nothing more than herding sheep is in the running to be named Australia’s top working dog.

Oliver Lane

LONG LIST PremiumSouth West tourism treasures dominate finalist list

Twelve South West businesses are set to battle it out against some of the State’s best tourism operators as part of the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. 

Claudette Rizzi

ANZAC Spirit PremiumDonnybrook Anzac honoured at Australian War Memorial

A Donnybrook sergeant whose plane was believed to have been shot in World War II has been honoured at the Australian War Memorial. 

Holly Prentice

Timber industryPremiumTimber industry report finds inconsistencies in legislation

Despite demand for timber products being estimated to quadruple by 2050, a report has found inconsistencies in State and local government planning policies is holding back the South West tree farm industry.

Oliver Lane and Holly Prentice

Building delaysPremiumWestern Power wait times causing headaches for SW customers

A Busselton resident has expressed her frustration after staring down the barrel of nearly a year’s wait to get a quote from Western Power.

Oliver Lane

NDIS reformPremiumSW disability advocate fears NDIS reforms could harm regions

A South West disability advocacy boss says stricter NDIS provider registration rules will mean more regional participants will be forced to leave their home towns in search of necessary care.

Oliver Lane

Metal Health FundraiserPremiumPerth to Busselton ride raising funds for mental health

An 11-year-old from the South West is gearing up to strap on his helmet and get pedalling to raise money and awareness around mental health for blue collar workers. 

Claudette Rizzi

International adPremiumSouth West to shine in international ad featuring F1 star

West Australian Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo has shone a light on the South West region in an international advertising campaign aiming to attract more visitors from South East Asia.

Oliver Lane

TRIAL PremiumMan accused of recording naked teen ‘told’ cop

An off-duty police officer said the Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club youth development co-ordinator allegedly caught secretly recording a naked teenage in a beachside toilet admitted the offending to him.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Regional livabilityPremiumData reveals which South West areas are most affordable

Data from the Regional Australia Institute has revealed which local government areas are facing the biggest discrepancies between income and house prices.

Oliver Lane

SIZZLING WORKS PremiumHot topics explored in new Bunbury exhibition

A showcase of art from two Darwin artists is currently in the South West at an exciting and vibrant exhibition created with important social observation, satire and wit.

Claudette Rizzi

ART FOR ALL PremiumArtist to open studio sharing creative works and processes

Accomplished Bunbury artist Joel Smoker is opening up his studio in October to share his works and creative processes with the community. 

Claudette Rizzi

FootballPremiumSWFL women’s: Grand final place awaits Bulls-Magpies winner

Harvey Bulls and Busselton will go head-to-head for the second spot in the South West Football League women’s grand final in the preliminary final at Hands Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumSWFL men’s: Tigers and Bulldogs hunting grand final place

A spot in the South West Football League grand final will be up for grabs when South Bunbury and Bunbury clash in the second qualifying final at Hands Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Open Studio PremiumSouth West collaborative exhibition explores what art is

Dunsborough photography artist Christian Fletcher was one of 140 creatives taking part in the Margaret River Open Studios event.

Craig Duncan

FootballPremiumWAFL Watch: SW Royals and Thunder set for season decider

An abundance of South West talent will be on display in the WAFL grand final between East Perth and Swan Districts at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

STEM in Schools PremiumBunbury student’s essay nationally recognised

A South West student’s essay about nano-plastics won her a trip to South Australia to attend an environmental conference gala. 

Holly Prentice

Youth Empowerment PremiumUNICEF looking for State ambassadors

UNICEF is calling on aspiring young advocates to submit applications to be an Australian Young Ambassador. 

Holly Prentice

BasketballPremiumFormer Slammers women’s coach appointed to men’s role

South West Slammers have opted to look internally for their new men’s coach, with last season’s women coach Jason Chalk taking on the top job.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumBunbury coach says Bulldogs will embrace underdog tag

Bunbury coach Troy Hollands says his side will embrace the underdog tag ahead of their second qualifying final clash with all-conquering South Bunbury at Hands Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton