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footballMagpies stay in hunt for top spot

The Busselton Magpies have edged out Donnybrook by less than a goal to remain in the hunt for top spot on the South West Football League womens ladder. 

Luke McPherson

footballDons claim big scalp on road to finals

Donnybrook have convincingly beaten a sluggish Busselton side to boost their chances of a finals berth for 2022. 

Luke McPherson

‘SAVE OUR CORRIDOR’ PremiumFederal court halts BORR bulldozers five days into clearing

The Federal Court has halted bulldozers working on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road near Gelorup, following five days of protests at the site since clearing work began on Monday.

Jacinta Cantatore

new budget revealedPremiumCity of Busselton to increase rates by 3.5 per cent

The City of Busselton has revealed its new “conservative” budget, in order to keep rate rises the lowest across the South West.

Breanna Redhead

WAVL 2022Busselton Volleyball heats up as finals approach

The Busselton indoor volleyball season to ploughing along with another successful round of competition.

Breanna Redhead

Croquet successDart has point to make in croquet

Quiet achiever Robyn Dart is proving her finesse in the state’s croquet league.

Breanna Redhead

Cafesmart 2022PremiumBean for buck: SW cafe’s raise money for homelessness

Your morning coffee could help save the lives of the homeless community, with Streetsmart’s CafeSmart back for 2022.

Breanna Redhead

South West VolleyballPremiumReserves step up against Reds

Busselton recently hosted the second round of the inaugural South West Regional Volleyball Competition.

Breanna Redhead

“crown jewel”PremiumPopular Dunsborough resort to undergo extensive renovations

A popular Dunsborough resort has started it’s multi-million dollar refurbishment ahead of the summer holiday season.

Breanna Redhead

helping handPremiumCWA calls for donations to save Busselton home

After 91 years of service in Busselton, one beloved organisation is hoping the community will aid them to save their crumbling premises.

Breanna Redhead

Award for excellencePremiumSW restaurants sweep hospitality awards

Four South West hospitality businesses have been recognised among the state’s best, claiming awards for excellence within the industry.

Breanna Redhead

severe weatherPremiumCapes battered by wild weather

Wind gusts of up to 135km/h and nine-metre waves hit parts of the South West during a three-day storm that has soaked WA’s south since Monday.

Breanna Redhead

Busselton Magistrate’s CourtPremiumBusselton woman gets behind wheel while on phenergan

A Busselton woman is facing a hefty fine after a dangerous driving act which saw her behind the wheel after taking three phenergan tablets.

Breanna Redhead

Family History monthPremiumDunsborough’s history unveiled in new display

Locals are being encouraged to explore their family heritage in a new community exhibit from Dunsborough Historical Society.

Breanna Redhead

Broadway here I comePremiumCape Choir’s new concert to showcase the best of broadway

The best of Broadway is coming to the South West in Capel Harmony Choir’s upcoming concert “Capel Harmony Sings the Musicals.”

Breanna Redhead

Trees are safePremiumCapes students give back to environment on National Tree Day

Busselton is set to look a whole lot more green, thanks to the efforts of primary school students.

Breanna Redhead

100-year planPremiumBattle plan to save coast

The City of Busselton has signed off on a 100-year coastal management plan which seeks to combat rising sea levels.

Breanna Redhead

CinefestOZ 2022PremiumCinefestOZ announces short-film finalists

Ahead of the much anticipated CinefestOZ 2022 festival this month, the organisation has announced finalists for the highly regarded short-film category.

Breanna Redhead

Commonwealth Games 2022PremiumHow our South West athletes are faring in the Comm Games

Busselton athlete Nina Kennedy has restored Australia’s dominance in the Commonwealth Games women’s pole vault with a dominant display in Birmingham, while Bunbury teenager Alex Saffy took home silver.

Luke McPherson

‘simply false’PremiumBunbury Outer Ring Road: Saffioti shuts down wildlife claims

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has hit back at ‘simply false’ claims Bunbury Outer Ring Road contractors were mistreating wildlife, one post even drawing comparisons to the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Jacinta Cantatore

SW ChampsPremiumPeel teams dominate SW regional netball championship

Despite some less-than-favourable weather conditions, Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre became a hive of activity for netballers of all ages in the South West & Peel Regional Championships.

Carly Laden

BORR going aheadTransport minister rubbishes BORR arguments by lobby group

The State Government has shut down misinformation being spread by a small lobby group near Bunbury about one of the South West’s largest ever infrastructure projects.

Jacinta Cantatore

SWFL 2022PremiumMagpies render sharks scoreless in third quarter goal fest

The Busselton Magpies have claimed hometown bragging rights over the Dunsborough Sharks, thanks to a goal kicking spree from Beth Beckett and Demi Liddle.

Breanna Redhead

AFL WatchPremiumModest outings for SW AFL stars

From a heart-breaking loss to a stunning comeback, Harvey’s Brady Hough and Manjimup’s Marlion Pickett were in on the action in the latest round of AFL.

Carly Laden