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The South West is set for smashing crabbing season this year

FishingPremiumSouth West set for smashing crabbing season

This year’s warmer weather means WA is set for a smashing crabbing season, with pre-season sampling showing a crustacean population boom in the Peel-Harvey Estuary and beyond.

Craig Duncan

A house along the South Western Highway in Waroona was engulfed in flames this morning

House firePremiumHome completely destroyed in devastating blaze

It took fire crews two hours to extinguish the fire.

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Harvey Shire will investigate whether or not it will to move forward with becoming a “city”, as put forward by Cr Craig Carbone, inset.

CITY LIVING PremiumInvestigations into the ‘City of Harvey’ to go ahead

The Shire of Harvey council has shown its support for deputy president Craig Carbone’s motion to investigate the potential reclassification of the shire to city status.

Rose Patane

Leschenault is in the Shire of Harvey.

HousingPremiumRegional Rental market ‘distorted’ by Government housing

The regional rental market is being “distorted” by the State Government’s housing program, with almost half of WA’s government homes tied up in the private market, Murray-Wellington MLA David Bolt says. 

Craig Duncan

Three generations of the Thomas family — Liam, 18, Brayden, Mick Jr, and Mick Sr.

SPORT PremiumIt was the Harvey Sporting Clays’ last shoot of 2025

Shooting enthusiasts gathered in Harvey over the weekend for the local sporting clay club’s final event of the year

Rose Patane

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $200 million federal commitment to Alcoa’s Gallium expansion

CRITICAL MINERALSAlbo commits $200 million to South West gallium.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a move on the $1 billion critical minerals deal with the US earlier this month, committing $200 million to Alcoa’s Wagerup gallium expansion. 

Will Corbett

The playground at Settler’s Hall in Australind.

Shade SalePremiumShire ditches shade sail plan in favour of rigid structure

The Shire of Harvey has ditched an unpopular plan to replace a Leschenault playgroup’s decrepit shade structure with shade sails after extensive community outcry.

Craig Duncan

Kiran Kullar anchored the innings superbly with a composed 71 from 58 balls.

Cricket PremiumHarvey-Benger snatch Ben Ward Cup from Waroona

Harvey-Benger snatch Ben Ward Cup from Waroona Demons in Peel Premier T20 League clash

Haydn Jones

Lauren Abbott-Vidler at the 2025 Harvey Rotary Recycling Regatta.

REGATTA PremiumIt was a race to the finish at the second recycling regatta

The Rotary club of Harvey hosted another successful rotary recycling regatta.

Rose Patane

The Shire of Harvey council chambers in Harvey.

AUSTRALIA DAY PremiumAustralind has been left without its Australia Day events

Australind have been left without an Australia Day breakfast after it was revealed the Australind Lions Club would not be hosting the annual event. 

Rose Patane

The Peel-Harvey Biosecurity Group is calling for rabbit blood samples.

KILLING AGENT PremiumPeel-Harvey landholders asked to collect rabbit blood

Peel-Harvey landholders are being asked to collect rabbit blood samples this summer as new evidence suggests most local rabbits may now be immune to a key biocontrol tool, calicivirus.

Amber Lilley

Brunswick Tennis Club vice-president Cindy Power, Harvey Shire president Michelle Campbell and Brunswick Tennis Club president Julianne Hill.

Game onPremiumBrunswick Tennis Club’s given new lease on life

After two years of rallying back and forth, a beloved South West tennis club has a new lease on life, with their official re-opening early next year. 

Craig Duncan

Santa made a dramatic entrance at Harvey’s Christmas Gala last year.

‘Tis the seasonPremiumHarvey’s Christmas Gala set for big return

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with a beloved community event a week away. 

Craig Duncan

Waroona based artist Carmen Tyrer is exhibiting her euclay at Mandurah Preforming Arts Centre this week.

Natures EchoPremiumWaroona artist Carmen Tyrer shows off new work and medium

Waroona artist Carmen Tyrer showing off her work in a new exhibition opening at the Mandurah Preforming Arts Centre this week — Natures Echo. 

Craig Duncan

Dr Katrina Stratton MLC presenting Waroona CRC manager Caroline Henning and Jeanette Stampone a Lotterywest grant to support the centre’s ongoing services.

Community servicesPremiumWaroona CRC gets grant to keep vital services running

The Waroona Community Resource Centre has been delivered a major grant to keep its vital services running.

Craig Duncan

Waroona Shire President Mike Walmsley with his giant hay bear.

Community pick-me-upPremiumBig Bear a welcome sight in Waroona

If you go into Waroona today, you’re sure of a big surprise as a giant teddy bear made of hay stands alongside the town’s visitor centre.

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Harvey council chambers in Harvey.

CITY LIVING PremiumShire of Harvey resident opposes city proposal

An Australind resident has told the Shire of Harvey council there is a total opposition to the city status

Rose Patane

Some of the shire’s funding will be used for the Leschenault Leisure Centre.

GRANTPremiumRecipients for the community energy upgrade fund announced

The Shire of Harvey are one of eight local governments in Western Australia set to receive funding through the Government’s community energy upgrades fund

Rose Patane

The Harvey Internment Camp Shrine and Detention Cells Interpretation Project.

HERITAGE PremiumHarvey project receives commendation at State awards

The Harvey Internment Camp Shrine and Detention Cells Interpretation Project has received a commendation at the 2025 Western Australian Heritage Awards

Rose Patane

Waroona's women's B-grade side.

CricketPremiumWaroona Warriors embrace tumultuous weekend

Waroona Warriors embrace tumultuous weekend with A Grade team snatching a win from Rockingham.

Aimie Lewis

Rob Turner hits a big six in his innings of 27.

CricketPremiumBaldivis’ White Knights Too Strong for Harvey-Benger

Harvey-Benger Cricket Club showed plenty of fight during their first bout in the Retravision Peel Premier League T20 Cup last week, but ultimately fell 38 runs short against Baldivis’ White Knights. 

Haydn Jones

The Aurora Australis over the shore of the Peel-Harvey Estuary in Lake Clifton.

SpacePremiumStunning pictures from WA’s aurora light show

West Australian stargazers have been treated to a dazzling light show thanks to a spectacular aurora illuminating the night sky on Wednesday evening.

Jessica Evensen

Lily Anzellino, Jude and Ken Turner, Geoffrey Bach, Jayne Stennett, Forget-Me-Not memory cafe founder Angi McCluskey, and Steve and Dorothy Hepton.

FORGET-ME-NOTPremiumForget-Me-Not memory cafe will continue until February

The Shire of Harvey has extended its trial of the Forget-Me-Not memory cafe until February thanks to the concept’s success.

Rose Patane

Winners at the Australian Biosecurity Awards ceremony.

Australian Biosecurity AwardsPremiumPeel-Harvey Biosecurity Group nabs national award

A regional not-for-profit organisation has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for promoting biosecurity within the community. 

Craig Duncan