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Southern Capes Motorcycle Club will host round 4 of the West Coast MX State Series.

MotocrossPremiumSouthern Capes ready to roar as 300 riders converge

Motocross will take over Jindong this Sunday when the Southern Capes Motorcycle Club hosts round 4 of the West Coast MX State Series.

Jack Penniment

Conservation groups gathered in Canberra to call for an end to native forest clearing.

National conservationPremiumWA conservation groups join effort to end forest clearing

WA conservation groups joined more than 50 national environment and climate groups in Canberra this week in a bid to end the clearing of native forests.

Craig Duncan

Devan Craig searches for a teammate.

BasketballPremiumDevan Craig selected to represent Australia for basketball

Bunbury basketball star Devan Craig is set to pull on the green and gold in Singapore this week. 

Jack Penniment

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

People gather at the entrance to the Big Swamp Nature Reserve at a protest against the sale.

SALE SCRAPPED PremiumCity of Bunbury rejects proposal to sell beloved land

The City of Bunbury has scrapped its controversial plans to sell land beloved the community at 89 Beach Road. 

Rose Patane

Jess and Laith Blakeman's chocolate dapple miniature long-haired dachshund Frank celebrated his 7th birthday with a superhero themed birthday party.

CELEBRATING IN STYLE PremiumSuperhero themed party celebrates a special birthday

A special furry friend in the South West has celebrated his birthday in style last week with a superhero themed party. 

Rose Patane

Eaton won the 2026 Coastal Basketball Summer Classic.

BasketballPremiumCoastal Basketball set to unite with South West associations

A South West basketball organisation are expanding their reach by adding teams into local associations across the region.

Jack Penniment

Western Australia’s Hockey Australia Country Championships men’s and women’s teams.

HockeyPremiumCountry hockey teams unable to replicate last year’s success

Western Australia were unable to recreate last year’s successful Hockey Australia Country Championships with both the men’s and women’s sides finishing in the bottom two.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury's Aidan Clarke is tackled by two South Bunbury players.

FootballPremiumMore on the line than pride in mammoth derby

Once again the South Bunbury and Bunbury derby will have plenty more than four points up for grabs in the final round of the South West Football League season.

Jack Penniment

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

East Perth’s Maddi Gunson fires off a handball.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers take home top awards for East Perth

Three South West footballers were honoured for their performances in East Perth’s Rogers Cup team this year including a 1-2 finish in the best and fairest. 

Jack Penniment

Bunbury Retail Co president Cheryl Kozisek, Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry treasurer Mike Ansell, Dixon Financial owner Jon Dixon, former City of Bunbury Deputy Mayor and Director, Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum Tom Dillon, Dapco Tyre and Auto owner Eddy Gobby, Heather Reid and campaign co-ordinator Monique Warnock.

“David vs Goliath”PremiumBunbury community win as Bunnings blocked for Dalyellup move

Bunnings has been blocked from its controversial plan to move to its Bunbury store to a vacant lot in Dallyellup, initially slated for housing. 

Craig Duncan

Warren-Blackwood MLA Bevan Eatts and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam have praised the State Government's new Housing Affordability Bill, but claim it does not do enough for the regions.

Housing AffordabilityPremiumHousing Bill sparks claims of ‘regional disadvantage’

South West politicians have said the regions are missing out in a new Bill debated in Parliament this week, though they are overall in support of its changes

Craig Duncan

Former City of Bunbury deputy mayor Tresslyn Smith and new deputy mayor Cheryl Kozisek.

Service Honoured PremiumCr Kozisek new deputy mayor following vale Tresslyn Smith

Bunbury councillors shared in a moment of silence to honour the city’s former deputy mayor Tresslyn Smith, after her death on the morning of August 5 and sworn in Cr Cheryl Kozisek to fill the now vacant role.

Craig Duncan

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

The WA Bush Fire Museum and Heritage Group's WA Bushfire Museum in Yornup will officially be opened to the public in October.

PRESERVING HISTORY PremiumA bushfire museum is one step closer to opening

A South West group dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories behind volunteer bushfire brigades is one step closer to officially opening its museum to the public. 

Rose Patane

East Perth’s Maddi Gunson fires off a handball.

FootballPremiumMaddi Gunson produces outstanding season for East Perth

Manjimup’s Maddi Gunson was honoured for her performance for East Perth’s Rogers Cup team this year with the side’s fairest and best award. 

Jack Penniment

SFFC acting chair Monica Radomiljac.

Mental HealthPremiumSouthern Forests Food Council supports community

The Southern Forests Food Council is exploring a new approach to support the South West community with a new program Southern Forests: Recognise. Respond. Refer. 

Craig Duncan

Dana East at Richmond’s jumper presentation ahead of the round one AFLW match between Richmond and Collingwood.

FootballPremiumDana East celebrates 50 games with win on debut for Tigers

Manjimup’s Dana East celebrated her 50 game milestone with a win on debut for Richmond in round one of the AFLW season on Saturday over close rivals Collingwood at Ikon Park.

Jack Penniment

Warren-Blackwood Interschool Science Competition overall shield winners Nasrin Mahdawi, Aviendha Woodard, Brayden Shepherdson and Riley Giblett from Manjimup Primary School.

SCIENCE COMPPremiumManjimup Primary School crowned science champions

Students with a keen interest in science took part in an interschool competition last week, with Manjimup Primary School named overall shield winners. 

Madelin Hayes

Shire of Dardanup president Tyrrell Gardiner, principal environmental health officer Neil Nicholson and executive manager development services Susan Oosthuizen.

Public HealthPremiumDardanup residents to have a say on Public Health Plan

Dardanup residents are invited to have a say on the future of the region’s health, with the shire’s draft Public Health Plan 2026-2030 open for review. 

Craig Duncan

Michelle Steck

Local Government PremiumMichelle Steck returns to City of Bunbury council

Michelle Steck returns to City of Bunbury council, filling the vacancy left on council following the death of former Deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith. 

Craig Duncan

Students at the WA Robotics Playoffs & Innovation Challenge 2026.

EducationPremiumBunbury students shine at Statewide innovation challenge

South West students showed their talent coming out among the top teams at a major Statewide innovation challenge. 

Craig Duncan

Eloise Hart at the 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards held at The Star Sydney.

LOGIES PremiumYoung Bunbury actor Eloise Hart makes her Logies debut

Bunbury’s own Eloise Hart captured the hearts of Australian audiences as she made her red carpet debut at the 66th TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday. 

Rose Patane