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Connor Wright wins to become cross-country men's junior world champion.

Mountain BikingPremiumConnor Wright crowned world champion after dominant ride

Burekup cycling star Connor Wright has reached the summit of junior mountain biking, claiming a stunning gold medal and rainbow jersey at the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy.

Jack Penniment

RAC staff Cosimo Figliomeni, Caris Hayes, Bec Stephens, Leigh-Chelle Kane and Michelle Ikin handing out yellow chrysanthemums from Wholesale Flowers Bunbury florist Danni White at Bunbury Forum to remind locals to slow down and smell the flowers as part of Rural Road Safety Month.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumSouth West resident shares her message for road safety

A South West resident is urging the community to take road safety seriously following the tragic death of her partner from a road crash earlier this year. 

Rose Patane

Sojitz Corporation Metals’ Katsunori Okada, Federal Industry and Innovation minister Tim Ayres, Japan’s Ministry of Economy representative Kazumi Nishikawa, Alcoa Wagerup operations manager Paul Kuczma, Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King, Alcoa Australia president Elsabe Muller, State Development Minister David Michael and Perth United States Consul General Colleen Altstock.

Rare MetalsPremiumConstruction begins on new gallium production facility

International and Australian Government representatives, industry partners and stakeholders gather at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery to mark the start of construction on a new gallium production plant.

Rose Patane

MLC Eagles are looking for a hat-trick of SWFNL flags.

NetballPremiumMLC Eagles hunt for third straight SWFNL premiership

Mercy-Leschenault-Collie are gunning for a three-peat of South West Football Netball League titles, with their first assignment a date with Eaton this Saturday night.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury’s Ebony Bilcich celebrates a goal during the 2025 South West Football League women’s grand final.

FootballPremiumTwo big clashes kick off first week of women’s finals

Bunbury’s historic chase for four South West Football League women’s premierships in a row begins with a semi-final clash with Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Kevin Chitty celebrates a goal for South Bunbury.

FootballPremiumTwo mouthwatering clashes to kick off the SWFL finals

The largest games of the South West Football League season are finally here, with the best teams fighting it out for premiership glory.

Jack Penniment

Kevin and Ivy Lewis celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on August 4.

SEVENTY YEARS OF MARRIAGE PremiumSouth West couple celebrates seven decades of marriage

Decades after saying “I do”, a South West couple has celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Rose Patane

The City of Bunbury council has voted to adopt a parking strategy to improve parking in the city centre.

PARKING STRATEGY PremiumCity of Bunbury adopts parking strategy

The City of Bunbury council adopted the City Centre Parking Strategy 2025-2035 during Tuesday’s council meeting, establishing a clear plan to improve parking in the city centre. 

Rose Patane

Anita Britza, Rob Britza, Kim Knight, shire president Michelle Campbell and Robin Lonsdale with the newly refurbished sulky.

Equine HistoryPremiumMen’s Shed members get together to restore dilapidated sulky

Members of the Leschenault Men’s Shed, led by former horse carriage repairman Kim Knight have spent the past eight months restoring a dilapidated sulky into like-new condition. 

Craig Duncan

MLC Eagles will be looking to win back-to-back SWFNL titles after securing the minor premiership.

NetballPremiumFinal round reshapes South West netball finals race

The South West Football Netball League’s top four has been locked in following a dramatic final round, with Bunbury and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault securing the final finals positions.

Jack Penniment

Harvey library projects manager Ruth Campbell-Hicks and library officer Kelly Philp with some of the handmade poppies donated to the library.

REMEMBRANCE DAY PremiumHarvey Library collecting knitted and crochet poppies

The Harvey Library is calling on the community to help create an upcoming memorial display for Remembrance Day. 

Rose Patane

Ross Princi, back left, Rob George, Les Robinson, Margaret Carbone, front left, Angela Princi, Tarlisha O'Donnell, Aleshia Howe and Carmel Robinson.

DINNER AND DANCEPremiumTickets are on sale for Brunswick’s dinner and dance

Brunswick Junction’s town hall’s 90th birthday festivities will continue in September, with another celebratory event set to bring the community together for an evening of music, memories and dancing. 

Rose Patane

Leia Robb, 5, holding a photo of when she rang the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment with her mum Andrea Picks who will be shaving her hair in September to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

RAISING MONEY PremiumHarvey mum raising money for Leukaemia Foundation

A Harvey mum will shave her hair in September to help raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation to give families the same support she received in a difficult time.

Rose Patane

Year 6 students Crystal Lim, Shania Villanueva , Marthe Ladroma, Maddison Endersby and Hannah Masaling at St Anne's School's 2026 Book Week parade.

BOOK WEEK PremiumHarvey students dress up to celebrate Book Week

Superheroes, princesses and treasured toys were just some of the familiar characters found wandering around St Anne’s School on Friday in a celebration of all things books. 

Rose Patane

Swan Districts were crowned 2026 Rogers Cup champions.

FootballPremiumSouth West trio celebrate Rogers Cup premiership

South West footballers had mixed results for Swan Districts on grand final day, with the club claiming one premiership before suffering heartbreak in the WAFLW decider.

Jack Penniment

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's Zavier Williams.

FootballPremiumLions men and women secure finals berths

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have secured their place in the South West Football League finals after surviving a tense four point battle with Carey Park at Kelly Park on Saturday night.

Jack Penniment

Harvey's Jacob Orsi handballs.

FootballPremiumBulls finish campaign without a win

Harvey Bulls have finished their South West Football League campaign without a win after falling to Eaton by 83 points at Harvey Oval on Sunday.

Jack Penniment

South Fremantle’s Isiah Winder was all smiles after the win.

FootballPremiumHughes and Winder help keep premiership defence alive

Ethan Hughes and Isiah Winder have helped South Fremantle keep their premiership defence alive with a thrilling four-point win over minor premiers Peel.

Jack Penniment

Years 5 and 6 students from across the Leschenault Alliance of Public Schools joined Australind SHS, CME and industry representatives for the 2026 STEM Showcase.

2026 STEM ShowcasePremiumSouth West students unite to explore what STEM can offer

Close to 300 Year 5 and 6 students from the South West united for the chance to explore what they can achieve with a career in science, technology, engineering and maths. 

Craig Duncan

Dot's Place South West volunteers Vicky Yeoman, Sue Suckling, Ric Thompson, centre co-ordinator Caroline Norrish and Cancer Council WA South West’s Emma Handreck at Australind Bunnings for Daffodil Day.

DAFFODIL DAY PremiumVolunteers bring Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day to South West

A splash of yellow greeted Australind Bunnings’ customers on Wednesday as part of Cancer Council WA’s annual Daffodil Day initiative. 

Rose Patane

Swan Districts co-captain Demi Liddle with East Fremantle's captain Tiani Teakle.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers searching for grand final glory

A trio of the South West’s best will be vying for WAFLW glory this Sunday with Swan Districts as they take on East Fremantle in this year’s grand final.

Jack Penniment

Kojonup resident June Williams was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and is reminding people to get their symptoms checked in a bid to raise awareness of lung cancer.

CANCER COUNCIL PremiumCancer Council reminds people to check symptoms early

Cancer Council WA has launched a new campaign in a bid to highlight lung cancer symptoms and assist with early detection. 

Rose Patane

Forrest MP Ben Small is calling on the State Government to fund additional resources to ensure Harvey's St John WA depot is staffed every night.

AMBULANCE RESOURCES PremiumHarvey ambulance depot unattended 37 nights over 4 months

A Federal MP has raised the alarm after a South West ambulance depot was left unattended for 37 nights over a four-month period. 

Rose Patane

The Leschenault Leisure Centre.

DEMANDING ANSWERS PremiumConcerns raised over a Harvey shire aquatic facility

A Leschenault resident has said the “community deserves transparency” after a report into the Leschenault Leisure Centre’s aquatic facility was not presented to the public. 

Rose Patane