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Harvey-Benger's Francois Roelofz celebrates his 50.

CricketPremiumHarvey-Benger second grade secure fifth win in a row

Harvey-Benger secured a 35-run win over Capel in their second grade round six one-day match, overcoming a superb century from Murray Tenant-Brown at Harvey Recreation Ground.

Haydn Jones and Brayden Green

Waroona Warrior's Ben Wright.

CricketPremiumWarriors A grade claim third win as women suffer first loss

Waroona Warriors secured their third win of the season in round five of the Peel Cricket Association A grade on Saturday by defeating Mandurah by 39 runs at Waroona Recreation Complex.

Jack Penniment

Paradise Creek Dairies owner Warrick Tyrrell and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at Paradise Creek Dairies where about 360 cows were wearing Halter's smart collars.

HERD MANAGEMENT PremiumHalter’s virtual fencing technology now available in WA

WA’s First Farm with Virtual Fencing – Thursday 5 November, Bunbury

Rose Patane

The Shire of Waroona offices.

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY PremiumWaroona Shire Council endorse new position paper

The Waroona Shire Council has endorsed the preparation of a new document aimed at addressing the potential benefits of the region’s contribution to the economy. 

Rose Patane

Lucy Fiore is presented with the Marjorie Charleson WA racing industry award at the 33rd Belmont and Western Australian Small Business Awards by John McGrath.

Horse racingPremiumLucy Fiore adds prestigious WA racing award to achievements

Harvey jockey Lucy Fiore has added another accolade to an already impressive career, claiming the Marjorie Charleson WA racing industry award at the 33rd Belmont and Western Australian Small Business Awards.

Jack Penniment

Tracey Fitzpatrick, graduating student Kayleigh Fitzpatrick, 17, and Steven Hall at the Harvey Senior High School 2026 Year 12 graduation ceremony.

GRADUATION PremiumHarvey Senior High School farewells its class of 2026

After more than a decade of schooling, the Harvey Senior High School community gathered on Thursday to celebrate and farewell its graduating class of 2026. 

Rose Patane

The Bunbury-Harvey Regional Council's Stanley Road waste management facility.

WASTE FACILITY PremiumSouth West waste management authority to be dissolved

After decades of operation, the Bunbury Harvey Regional Council will be dissolved after an in-principle agreement between the City of Bunbury and Shire of Harvey. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Harvey has confirmed community meetings have not been scheduled for this year but has said they will continue. 

SHIRE PremiumHarvey Shire confirms future of community meetings

The Shire of Harvey has confirmed community meetings have not been scheduled for this year but has said they will continue. 

Rose Patane

Nominations for the AJ (Tood) Buswell South Western Times sports star of the year award are now open.

Sports starPremiumNominees for Sports Star of the Year Award revealed

After athletes from around the South West put together standout performances across 2025, the five nominees for the South Western Times AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award have been revealed.

Jack Penniment

MLC Michelle Boylan opened her new electorate office in Treendale on Monday.

OFFICIAL OPENING PremiumMLC Michelle Boylan opens electorate office

Eighteen months after being elected, a South West-based MLC finally has an office to call her own. 

Rose Patane

Syd Jackson.

FootballPremiumSWFL’s Indigenous legends to be honoured in All Stars team

The SWFL will recognise some of its greatest Indigenous footballers with the creation of a new Indigenous All Stars team, celebrating the contribution of Aboriginal players throughout the competition’s history.

Jack Penniment

Dianne Aiberti and Wendy Haines at the Harvey Connect 2026 Melbourne Cup luncheon.

MELBOURNE CUP PremiumHarvey celebrates the race that stops the nation

Australia’s race that stops the nation brought communities together once again, with those in Harvey dressing up and joining in on the fun. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury celebrate a win.

FootballPremiumSenior football will move exclusively to Saturdays from 2027

South West Football League senior fixtures will be played exclusively on Saturdays from the 2027 season, with juniors played on Sundays in a major fixture change for the competitions.

Jack Penniment

Crewsaders Dragons Abreast Bunbury members Roslyn Webb, Erinn Ann, Lisa McClintock, Annemie Wyrley-Birch, Val Langley and Dante Ferrari, 12, front.

DRAGONS ABREAST Premium Crewsaders Dragons Abreast Bunbury calls on new members

A Bunbury group aimed at rebuilding strength, confidence and connections is inviting new members to join the fun on the water. 

Rose Patane

Harvey-Benger's Imogen Nixon hits down the ground.

CricketPremiumHarvey-Benger women’s claim pair of T20 wins

All Harvey-Benger senior men’s and junior matches scheduled for Saturday were washed out, leaving the women’s two Sunday fixtures as the club’s only matches of the weekend.

Haydn Jones

Waroona Warriors women's team.

CricketPremiumWaroona A-grade suffer first loss as women remain unbeaten

Waroona Warriors A-grade men suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday in round four of the Peel Cricket Association season to Baldivis.

Jack Penniment

An officer of the 10th Light Horse Regiment at the 2025 Remembrance Day ceremony in Bunbury.

Remembrance DayPremiumWhere to be on Remembrance Day in the South West

Across the South West, communities will pause to honour fallen servicemen and women as RSLs prepare to mark Remembrance Day with commemorative services and flags flown at half-mast. 

Madelin Hayes

Waroona Visitor Centre dressed Mooriel as Wednesday Addams for Halloween.

MOORIELPremiumCheck out Mooriel the cow’s latest costume

With long black pigtails and a black and white spotted outfit, who is Mooriel dressed up as this time?

Rose Patane

Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell, Barnes Avenue crossing guard Mary Carbone, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hann and 6233 Residents and Ratepayers Association member India Stone with her three children Dash, 6, Tallulah, 11, and Rafael, 8.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PremiumNew Australind signalised pedestrian crossing announced

The Australind community has welcomed the news which will address concerns over road safety on Paris Road. 

Rose Patane

Hairdresser Ester Italiano said more options for businesses is always welcome.

TRADING HOURS PremiumShire of Harvey investigate deregulation of trading hours

Retail trading hours in the Shire of Harvey could be set for a shake-up after councillors unanimously voted to progress an investigation into deregulating its retail trading hours. 

Rose Patane and Seth Carter

Harvey's EV charger on Hayward Street was installed more than 10 years ago through a partnership with the Royal Automobile Club.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE PremiumHarvey shire councillors debate future of its EV chargers

The Harvey Shire Council has decided to replace part of its existing electric vehicle charging station after it was recommended they decommission and remove the facility. 

Rose Patane

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

ROAD SAFETY PremiumSpooky campaign alerts drivers about the risks of fatigue

“Silent killer” is the term being used to describe fatigue as part of the State Government’s new horror-themed road safety campaign launched earlier this month

Rose Patane

The Shire of Harvey will look at ways to identify and address risks associated with the use of smart glasses and other wearable recording devices at its facilities such as pools.

SMART GLASSES PremiumShire of Harvey address concerns over smart glasses

The Shire of Harvey will look at ways to identify and address risks associated with the use of smart glasses and other wearable recording devices at its facilities.

Rose Patane

South West author Alicia Hitchcock has released her latest novel Not My Circus.

BOOK LAUNCH PremiumSouth West author publishes her latest book

A South West-based author has published her latest historical-fiction novel, shining a spotlight on an issue she says is still often “swept under the rug” 

Rose Patane