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Manjimup's Stewart, Porter and Fontanini families.

Anzac DayPremiumManjimup honours the 110th anniversary of Gallipoli landing

Manjimup honoured the 110th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand soldiers landing before dawn on Turkish shores at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 alongside British, French and Indian troops. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Pipers prepare for the parade on Hampton Street in Bridgetown for Anzac Day 2025.

Anzac DayPremiumBridgetown honours the Anzac landing

Bridgetown honours the 110th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand soldiers landing at Gallipoli before dawn on April 25, 1915.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Margaret River photographer Dionne Doig will be presenting her images of the feminine identity at the Busselton Cultural Precinct from this weekend to May 19.

Feminine identityPremiumWomen of the South West to be shown in Busselton exhibition

A Margaret River photographer hopes to show the fullness of the feminine identity and her perspective as a doula in her photography exhibition, which will be running from April 24 to May 1.

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton will be debating partial closures of two roads in Vasse.

Road worksPremiumRoad closures in Vasse up for debate in council meeting

Two roads in Vasse may have portions permanently closed to make way for a subdivision development, with City of Busselton councillors debating the matter at their next meeting.

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton administrative building.

Bus stopPremiumBusselton council to discuss proposed bus shelter

A new bus shelter is proposed for a TransWA bus stop on Albert Street, with council expected to discuss the item on Wednesday night.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Hospice Care Inc chief executive James Jarvis.

Volunteer validationPremiumWest Busselton volunteer organisation recognised for efforts

A Busselton palliative care and bereavement support organisation has been recognised for its volunteer work, after being named as a finalist in the 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards

Daniel Hocking

Busselton RSL treasurer Chris Mullen and president Steve Mott by the War Memorial in Rotary Park, where the Busselton Anzac Day service will be held.

Anzac DayPremiumBusselton to commemorate local service on Anzac Day

This year’s Anzac Day service will commemorate the fallen who were close to home, along with recognising four Busselton nurses who served in World War I, on Friday morning

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton council will be debating whether to waive fees for the upcoming One Night Stand concert.

One Night OnlyPremiumBusselton council to debate waiving concert fees

The City of Busselton may waive fees for an upcoming concert held by Triple J in May, with the item going up for debate in their Wednesday night meeting.

Daniel Hocking

Fraser Brown and Anne-Marie Leonard carrying out the ribbon cutting ceremony with City of Busselton community development officer Tiffany Sweatman, DAIP Reference Group member Ant Purcell, Cr Val Kaigg, mayor Phill Cronin and project manager Angelo Galati.

Accessible amenitiesPremiumCity of Busselton adds Changing Places facility to Foreshore

The City of Busselton has opened a new Changing Places facility for those with accessibility needs as a part of a growing network of accessible bathroom facilities across the State.

Daniel Hocking

Christian Fletcher's photograph of Cable Beach in Broome has been shortlisted for the Galah Regional Photography Prize.

Snap happyPremiumDunsborough photographer named regional art award finalist

Dunsborough photographer Christian Fletcher has been recognised for having one of the best photographs by a regional artist after being shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize

Daniel Hocking

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tours the Synergy Collie Battery Energy Storage System.

Federal election 2025PremiumPM slams Dutton for not visiting Collie over the campaign

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for failing to consult with the local community about the nuclear reactor proposed by the Coalition in Collie

Ezra Kaye

A Boyanup woman has pleaded guilty to possessing and selling meth.

CrimeBoyanup woman avoids prison sentence for selling meth

A Boyanup woman has pleaded guilty to the possession and selling of methylamphetamine in Bunbury Magistrates Court yesterday. 

Sofia Fimognari

There were long queue's in Bunbury as people went to cast their votes early for the Federal election.

Federal election PremiumHuge turnout at early voting polls in Bunbury

Hundreds of people flocked to the 2nd Bunbury Sea Scouts building on Tuesday morning to cast their early votes in the Federal election

Ezra Kaye

Candidates in Forrest for the Federal election have different visions to address the housing crisis.

HousingPremiumForrest candidates alternate plans to fix housing crisis

As the Federal election shapes up in the South West, the candidates for Forrest have different visions to fix the housing crisis

Ezra Kaye

South West Craft Beer Festival at Aravina Estate to celebrate ties between surf culture and the craft beer industry.

South West Craft Beer FestivalPremiumSouth West Craft Beer Festival to celebrate surf culture

The 2025 South West Craft Beer Festival aims to pair ‘the best waves and brews’ with a surfing theme inspired by the Margaret River Pro — which will run over the same weekend

Ezra Kaye

The Collie-Cardiff RSL will hold two Anzac Day services at Soldiers Park on Steere Street.

Anzac DayPremiumCollie-Cardiff RSL prepares to hold Anzac Day services

With Anzac Day being commemorated on Friday, the Collie Returned and Services League wants to invite people to attend their services

Sofia Fimognari

South West Slammers' men's coach Jason Chalk.

BasketballPremiumSlammers men’s coach upbeat despite winless start

South West Slammers men’s coach Jason Chalk is remaining upbeat despite the side’s winless start to the season but says his players need to find more self-belief.

Josh Kempton

Jack Robinson currently sits ninth on the WSL Championship Tour standings.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River’s Robinson looking to bounce into form

Margaret River’s Jack Robinson is looking to put a slow start to the season by his own lofty standards behind him in the Australian leg of the World Surf League’s Championship Tour.

Josh Kempton

John Baggetta leads a Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault huddle.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Baggetta never closed the door on coaching

Incoming Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault coach John Baggetta says he was unsure if an opportunity for him to rejoin the league’s coaching ranks would ever arise, but he had always remained open to the possibility.

Josh Kempton

The Collie Eagles celebrate after being crowned the South West Netball Football League premiers.

NetballPremiumSWNFL: Eagles to take on Lions in grand final rematch

MLC Eagles will take on Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Saturday in a rematch of 2024’s South West Netball Football League grand final.

Josh Kempton

Carey Park have made a strong start to the season.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Hawks to host Anzac Day game against Panthers

Carey Park will be looking to continue their strong start to the South West Football League season when they head to Gloucester Park to take on Augusta-Margaret River on Anzac Day.

Josh Kempton

The Federal Labor party announced a $1.25 million election commitment to improve parking capacity at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the southern starting point for the Cape to Cape track.

Election 2025Labor pledge huge upgrade to iconic park

Standing at the State’s most southern point Federal candidate for Forrest Tabitha Dowding and MP Matt Keogh announced the regional park would receive a $1.25m investment under a re-elected Labor Government.

Craig Duncan

Protesters gathered on Yallingup’s Smiths Beach last Sunday to making known their opposition to the Smith Beach Project developer’s proposed universal access ramp.

Public protestPremiumHundreds flock to South West beach to protest development

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Yallingup’s Smiths Beach last Sunday to protest the ongoing Smith Beach Project’s proposed 100 meter access ramp - regularly referred to as a “seawall”.

Craig Duncan

A number of people expressed their frustration at the long queues.

Federal election 2025PremiumForrest’s candidates reflect on 2025 Federal Election

A new face will represent the seat of Forrest come May 3, but whether the Liberals can continue their grip on the South West without long-standing MP Nola Marino is the question.

Sofia Fimognari