Several South West volunteers have been recognised for their ongoing years of support to students at the annual EdConnect Awards
Madelin Hayes
A group of Year 8s from Hope Christian College have taken home gold in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge.
Will Corbett
A Manea Senior College student has been selected to represent the seat of Forrest in the 2026 Y Australia Youth Parliament.
The Eaton Recreation Centre is set for a face lift after more more than $760,000 in local, state and federal government grants comes through.
The South West has promoted a $4 million State Government healthcare expansion after regional pilot program produced positive results.
The City of Bunbury council will head back to chambers on April 7 with storm risk, waste management and budget concerns on the agenda.
Bunbury Band, Armchair Riot are launching their debut album at a Prince of Wales performance this Saturday.
Craig Duncan
The South West community are invited to deepen their understanding and connection to one of the Region’s most significant waterways.
Bunbury’s own “Johnny Jukebox” was surprised with a special message and honour from his hometown on Monday night following his latest performance on Australian Idol.
Rose Patane
Residents and visitors flocked to the centre of Donnybrook for the town’s annual celebration of apples
Volunteer firefighters put their skills to the test over the weekend for the 121st Annual State Easter Championships with Harvey Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service coming out on top for the fourth year running.
Jack Penniment
South West musician and hockey talent Indee Elphick has died following a battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer at just 23-years-old.
A Bunbury business owner has urged young men to get themselves checked out this Testicular Cancer Awareness month after multiple battles with the deadly disease.
The operator of a Margaret River trucking company said they are scared to breathe a sigh of relief even with the national fuel excise slashed to help motorists through the oil crisis.
Firefighters from across the State are set to descend on the South West over the Easter weekend where they will put their skills to the test in the ultimate competition.
Bunbury-raised singer John Standley has proved there is no genre he can not tackle following his latest performance, sending him through to the Australian Idol top 6.
Students in Australind will be forced to find their own way across the street as another second traffic warden returns his flags.
As the ongoing fuel crisis is making the need for reliable public transport more apparent than ever, South West residents may not have much longer to wait for the return of their beloved train line.
A Manjimup artist has taken out the top prize at Bunbury’s South West Biennial: Tracework, with Tara Boulevard immersive installation Thylacine Calling securing the Overall Award.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
In an unfortunate turn of events the Warren Blackwood Bombers and Collie Eagles combined women’s team as withdrawn from the South West Football League for season 2026.
Ride for Youth made its final stop in the South West on Friday March 27, sparking conversations around mental health in a gruelling 700km bike ride.
Bunbury Author Lorraine Carlson officially launched ‘Lamorna’, a book which tells the history of those who lived in what is now the King Cottage Museum.
Red meat producers across the country have been left reeling after details from the Australia-European Union free trade agreement left much to be desired.
Augusta Margaret River win their first ever South West Football League women’s match, taking down Donnybrook at home by 11 points.
