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Supporting familiesPremiumEaton childcare funds as WA faces critical staff shortages

A childcare centre in Eaton is among 14 from around the State to receive funding aimed at attracting and retaining staff in regional WA, as shortages grip the State.

Jacinta Cantatore

One way Donnybrook win with ease

Donnybrook made light work of Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault women’s team on Saturday morning at VC Mitchell Park.

Justin Fris

Continual improvement PremiumDons fire home against Lions

Donnybrook’s hopes of playing finals football received a massive boost on Saturday at VC Mitchell Park.

Justin Fris

Best friends forever PremiumShire of Harvey signs friendship agreement with Moka, Japan

Waving via videolink to a room filled with Harvey faces, Moka City in Japan has officially entered a friendship agreement with the Shire of Harvey. 

Kasper Johansen

could and wood PremiumAustralind woodcarver to benefit from roadworks

A South West wood carver has benefited from roadworks in Treendale in more ways than one, expecting increased foot traffic to his gallery as well as receiving a big donation of local wood. 

Kasper Johansen

language warriorsPremiumHSHS students become Noongar ‘language warriors’

Harvey Senior High School is now teaching its First Nation’s language and its students could soon become Noongar ‘language warriors’. 

Kasper Johansen

SWFL 2022PremiumHarvey defeats Collie in second consecutive win

Despite a valiant fourth-quarter effort by the Collie Eagles, the Harvey Bulls have won a second game in a row for the first time this season.

Carly Laden

AFL WatchPremiumTunstill debuts, Hough helps break Eagles’ losing streak

From a long-awaited debut to participating in a losing streak-breaking performance to narrow losses, there was plenty of action among the South West’s AFL stars this weekend.

Carly Laden

Lion Louie honoured PremiumTrain to honour Lions Club member Louie Chiera

In an ode to past club member and “lively larrikin”, Louie Chiera, the Waroona Lions Club have purchased a new tractor to pull their famous town train. 

Kasper Johansen

BORRPremiumShadow minister slams BORR scope and cost blow out

The Bunbury Outer Ring Road reached its 20 per cent construction milestone, but the Opposition has slammed the project, saying the State Government was “now spending $1.25 billion for a suburban road”.

Jacinta Cantatore

SWFL 2022Harvey Bulls look to charge to victory on the road

After three weeks of home games at Harvey Oval, the Harvey Bulls will be looking to continue building momentum when they hit the road to Collie.

Carly Laden

Impressive displaySouth’s slick skills

South Bunbury returned to the top of the SWFL ladder.

Justin Fris

Whey to go PremiumHarvey cheese begins production of gin using new technique

In a WA first, Harvey Cheese is using the leftover whey from its produce to create a unique line of gin and has now opened up its own publicly accessible distillery. 

Kasper Johansen

Community celebration PremiumIn pictures: Shire of Harvey Community Awards Dinner 2022

Leschenault Recreation Pavilion was filled with proud faces as the Shire of Harvey community honoured residents who go above and beyond. 

Kasper Johansen

AFL WatchPremiumPickett, Hough impressive in last bye round

In the last of the three bye rounds, the South West’s AFL stars have continued to impress the masses as the 2022 AFL season heads towards the finals race.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022PremiumBulls gore Boomers in upset victory

An eight-goal haul from power forward Brad Holmes has seen the Harvey Bulls storm their way to another upset victory, knocking off the Eaton Boomers by 45 points.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022Boomers bust continues as Bulls rack up fifth win in row

Harvey Bulls have continued building momentum towards the finals after the Eaton Boomers were kept scoreless for the third time this season.

Carly Laden

SWNFL 2022PremiumSouth Bunbury claw their way to four-goal win over HBL

The South Bunbury Tigers have continued building momentum and clawing their way towards the final after pulling a second upset win in a row, holding off Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault by four goals.

Carly Laden

Growth on showPremiumVirtual conference to make future a reality

The future growth and potential in the South West region is set to be discussed at a virtual event next week. 

Luke McPherson

breaking down barriers PremiumIndigenous artist Ninnette Comito helps ‘break barriers’

Harvey police station is painting its way to better community connection after commissioning an up-and-coming Noongar elder to create an artwork for the station’s lobby.

Kasper Johansen

Tributes flowPremiumPolice probe second serious SW crash as teens mourned

Police are seeking information after another serious crash in the South West just days before a pair of teenagers were killed on the road in the region.

Kasper Johansen

FootballSouth Bunbury forced to forfeit after mass exodus

The South Bunbury women’s football team has been forced to forfeit its fixture this weekend after a recent mass exodus of players. 

Luke McPherson & Justin Fris

Green kidsPremiumGreen light for school projects

South West schools are going green, with 38 schools across the region receiving funding in the latest round of Woolworths Junior Landcare grants.

Breanna Redhead

Sea to cityBunbury-Perth rail link gathering steam

A fast-rail train service from Bunbury to Perth will be among options considered by specialist contractors investigating public transport in the region.

Jacinta Cantatore