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Federal election Premium‘Mood for change’: Labor looks to oust Libs in Forrest

As Australians head to the polls Saturday, the two front-runners for the South West’s Forrest electorate have spoken about how they’re feeling ahead of today’s result.

Jacinta Cantatore

Bowser painSouth West petrol prices set to exceed $2 per litre

South West petrol prices will continue rising, according to the State’s fuel pricing watchdog, the halving of the fuel excise providing little relief for motorists.

Jacinta Cantatore

hockey PremiumExies ready to build on form

Exies coach Chris Wyatt says his side is ready to turn some promising results against heavyweights of the South West Hockey League into wins as his side prepares for Marist.

Luke McPherson

FootballPremiumHawks depth on display in reserves

There is no greater sign of the depth of Augusta-Margaret River than the current SWFL reserves ladder, while colts reigning premiers Carey Park make strong start to defending their flag.

Luke McPherson

FootballPremiumFinals on the line for Panthers and Boomers

A loss on Sunday will make it a lot harder for either Carey Park or the Eaton Boomers to make finals in 2022.

Luke McPherson

Federal electionLiberal election pledge for South West network connectivity

Forrest MHR and Liberal Party candidate Nola Marino has reaffirmed her commitment to improve network connectivity across the South West, days away from the Federal election.

Jacinta Cantatore

Federal ElectionLabor election commitment to improved mobile phone coverage

Labor’s candidate for Forrest has made an election pledge to improve a notorious mobile reception black spot along Forrest Highway.

Jacinta Cantatore

footballPremiumPanthers and Boomers prepare for another classic

If Carey Park and Eaton’s two showdowns from last year are anything to go by, fans are set for a thriller between two SWFL sides on the rise at Kelly Park on Sunday. 

Luke McPherson

incredible reunion PremiumAppie mates freak reunion after 55 years

Florio Da Re was at an Anzac Day service when he saw a man standing alone and went to say g’day. It turned out to be Stewart Bannister, for whom he had been searching for 55 years. 

Luke McPherson

Bail refusedPremiumBail refused for Australind man convicted of family violence

A 24-year-old Australind man awaiting sentencing for a number of family violence offences, including choking his then-partner on two occasions on the same day, has been refused bail.

Carly Laden

Medicare fundingSouth West GP leads call for election commitments to health

A South West medical expert is leading a national call by GPs for whoever wins Saturday’s Federal election to urgently increase primary health care funding.

Jacinta Cantatore

doors shutBRAG joins list of COVID closures

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery has become the latest City of Bunbury asset to be closed due to the rising number of COVID cases across the State. 

Luke McPherson

Vehicle fireCar set alight in quiet residential Bunbury street

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a car was set on fire in a residential street in Usher in the early hours of Monday.

Jacinta Cantatore

cricket. PremiumWhiteman, Goodwin and Morris all earn WA contracts

Former Colt’s Cricket Club openers Sam Whiteman and Jayden Goodwin, and Dunsborough fast bowler Lance Morris named in the squad for 2022-23 following WA cricket’s most successful year to date. 

Luke McPherson

Hip-pocket painPremiumBunbury the most expensive regional city for transport costs

Bunbury has retained its undesirable title as the most expensive regional city for transport in the entire nation.

Jacinta Cantatore

Offensive masterclass PremiumWolves’ superior shooting

Quite simply, the Wolf Pack offense was red-hot from the opening tip-off.

Justin Fris

Joondalup Wolves’ offensive display overpowers SlammersPremiumWolf Pack beat down Slammers

The Joondalup Wolves women’s team rolled to an uncompromising 106-51 win.

Justin Fris

football PremiumBusselton too strong for Donnybrook

A strong Busselton side have overpowered finals hopefuls Donnybrook in the final quarter to claim a 17-point win at home.

Luke McPherson

footballPremiumBig first half lifts Magpies to win over Donnybrook

A high-scoring first half was the catalyst at the weekend for the Busselton Magpies’ thrilling eight-point win over Donnybrook. 

Luke McPherson

milking itPremiumCow class a beefed up lesson

Students at Eaton Community College currently are learning about the dairy industry in a very hands-on way.

Luke McPherson

it’s litPremiumBunbury lights up for Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month

Some of Bunbury’s most iconic landmarks were lit up at the weekend in support of Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.

Luke McPherson

rest dayPremiumSouth West Sports Centre closed due to rising COVID cases

The South West Sports Centre was closed on Sunday due to rising cases of COVID across the area, as the Bunbury business community continues to be hit by staffing availability issues. 

Luke McPherson

National Volunteer Week PremiumVolunteer Week celebrates our unsung heroes

Behind the scenes of every event, community group or even every footy match, are the South West’s unsung heroes, volunteers making a big difference by giving their time and effort to help their community.

Jacinta Cantatore

Q&A sessionPremiumBunbury’s burning questions answered at Budget breaky

The business and industry heavyweights of the Bunbury area attended a breakfast last week to discuss the 2022-23 State Budget, as well as what is in store for businesses and the wider community. 

Luke McPherson