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Jess Anstiss helped aspiring junior netballers on Friday with a free clinic.

NetballPremiumJess Anstiss holds free clinics for netballers in Bunbury

Former West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss helped aspiring netballers with a free clinic at Hay Park on Friday. 

Jack Penniment

Troy Bennell's Follow The Trail, on display at the newly opened Wardandi Wanil Art Centre.

Arts and Culture PremiumAboriginal arts centre officially opens doors to public

A new home for Aboriginal art, culture, and creativity has officially opened its doors in the heart of Bunbury

Seth Carter

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior research scientist Dr Roberto Busi.

Pasture studyPremiumSimple lucerne-based mix ideal in medium-rainfall climate

A WA research team is working to unlock pasture mixes that are most suitable for year-round food supply, almost cracking the code on the mixes that are ideal for medium and high-rainfall climates.

Melissa Pedelty

Last year's awards night for the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards for Business Excellence.

Tourism PremiumFinalists announced in 2026 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

The finalists that will compete for the 2026 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards for Business Excellence have been announced, with a host of iconic establishments from the South West named.

Seth Carter

Abalone fishing in the Southern Zone reopened on October 1.

ABALONE HOURPremiumSouthern abalone fishing zone now open

Abalone fishing has reopened in the Southern Zone between Busselton Jetty and the South Australian border, with authorities urging fishers to follow catch rules.

Madelin Hayes

COVID-19 vaccines will now only be free to those in high-risk groups.

VACCINE PRICE RISE PremiumCOVID-19 vaccines will no longer be free for everybody

A South West general practitioner has said she is not worried about the new changes which will see people not in a high risk group forced to fork out more than $100 for the COIVD-19 vaccine

Rose Patane

Nelson Clegg from Bunbury worked in Antarctica at the Davis Research Station as a Bureau of Meteorology technical officer.

ANTARCTIC LIVING PremiumApplications for Antarctic experience opened

A resident from the South West has had nothing but good things to say about living in Antarctica, as applications open in Australia for a rare opportunity. 

Rose Patane

WA agricultural real estate agents have reported an interest in regional land suitable for data centres.

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Data centres chase water in regional WA

Data centres are beginning to target land in the South West, where there is ample access to water supply, with more than $35 million worth of rural land under conditional contract.

Melissa Pedelty

Aspiring basketballers show off their skills with the Perth Lynx.

BasketballPremiumPerth Lynx develop skills for local players and coaches

The Perth Lynx descended on Bunbury this week, as young basketballers and local coaches received the chance to learn from players and staff competing at the highest level.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury's Jett Woods and Jack Gouge celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumGrand final win still yet to fully sink in for Troy Hollands

Troy Hollands had spent years building towards the moment, but when it finally arrived, even the significance of Bunbury’s 10th South West Football League premiership had not quite sunk in.

Jack Penniment

Sydney Snake Catcher founder Chris Williams explained that popular South West camping grounds—often situated near rivers, inlets, and dense bushland—naturally attract reptiles by offering ideal hunting grounds.

SafetyPremiumSouth West snake catchers urge campers to stay vigilant

An Australian snake expert has offered some life-saving advice to campers as new data reveals the WA camping hot spots with the highest risk of venomous snake contact in Australia.

Seth Carter

The former caravan park has sat vacant for 25 years.

RedevelopmentPremiumCouncil makes venture call on vacant caravan park

The City of Bunbury has unanimously voted to enter into a joint venture that will unlock the long-vacant land for a major residential and short-stay housing project.

Seth Carter

Devan Craig rises for a layup against Serbia.

BasketballPremiumDevan Craig reflects on ‘electric’ World Cup bronze medal

Bunbury basketballer Devan Craig helped create Australian 3x3 basketball history after claiming bronze at the FIBA Under-23 World Cup in Wuhan, China.

Jack Penniment

The Marlston Jetty sits in close proximity to Bunbury's only designated water ski area

COMMUNITYPremiumMarlston Jetty set to be demolished

At the City of Bunbury’s ordinary council meeting last night, it was resolved to demolish the Marlston Jetty, after the recreational structure sat out of use for more than half a decade.

Hayley Primmer

Jye Amiss celebrates after a goal during the AFL grand final.

FootballPremiumJye Amiss set to go bigger and better after grand final loss

Even though Busselton’s Jye Amiss was unable to taste the ultimate success, the Fremantle forward is set to go bigger and better next season.

Jack Penniment

Jye Amiss' nanna Dorothy Kallawk's house where the family watched the game.

FootballPremiumFamily of Jye Amiss has thanked the community for support

The family of Jye Amiss has thanked the South West community for its overwhelming support after the Fremantle forward came within minutes of helping deliver the dockers their first AFL premiership.

Jack Penniment

Ella Roberts and Keeley Skepper of the Eagles pose during the round seven AFLW match between Essendon Bombers and West Coast Eagles.

FootballPremiumElla Roberts gets third straight best on ground in milestone

Ella Roberts has hit a purple patch of form with another best-on-ground performance for West Coast as the young star notched another AFLW milestone.

Jack Penniment

South West claimed their sixth Women's Country Championships title at last year’s carnival.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Women’s Country Championships squad announced

The South West Football League have announced their squad for the 2026 Nufarm Women’s Country Championships, coming in as the undefeated six-time winners.

Jack Penniment

Stefan Colakovski acknowledges a group of Perth Glory fans.

SoccerPremiumPerth Glory fans treated to win in Bunbury

Bunbury got a taste of top-level soccer on Sunday as Perth Glory took on Adelaide United as part of the club’s regional pre-season tour. 

Jack Penniment

Margaret Eardley-Wilmot has collected 170 scrapbooks worth of newspaper clippings.

OPINION PremiumNewspapers are some of the best history books

Newspapers will forever help to tell the stories and moments which matter and there are scrapbooks in Binningup showing just how.

Rose Patane

Independent candidate for Forrest Dr Sue Chapman has spoken about personal attacks during the election campaign.

ELECTION INQUIRY PremiumSW federal election candidates share their 2025 experience

Candidates who fought for the South West seat of Forrest in the 2025 federal election have detailed two very different experiences as the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matter inquiry continues. 

Rose Patane

Margaret Eardley-Wilmot with her 170 scrapbooks filled with more than 70 years worth of history.

UNIQUE COLLECTION PremiumSouth West resident preserves more than 70 years of history

From wedding announcements, to anniversaries and school balls, a South West resident has spent decades preserving and piecing together years of family history from across the region. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Waroona offices.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PremiumSouth West shire opposes local government reforms

A South West shire has strongly opposed the State Government’s latest round of local government reforms which would remove the opportunity for residents to stop amalgamations. 

Rose Patane

South Regional TAFE managing director Blair Marsh and ECU deputy vice-chancellor Professor Cobie Rudd sign the memorandum of understanding in Bunbury.

EducationPremiumECU and South Regional TAFE partnership strengthens pathways

Students studying in the South West will benefit from clearer pathways between vocational education and university through a first-of-its-kind partnership between Edith Cowan University and South Regional TAFE.

Seth Carter