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Dana East was solid as Fremantle kept their finals hopes alive.

FootballPremiumEast solid as Fremantle keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Dana East’s Fremantle kept their hopes of featuring in the AFLW finals alive with a 44-point victory over Richmond at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

The woman will front court on Tuesday.

CrimePremiumWoman charged over spit assault at Collie pub

A 41-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly spitting on two police officers after jumping a wall because she was refused entry at a Collie pub.

Jessica Evensen

Wasps were one of the most common pests found in the South West, according to Airtasker's data.

Pest infestationPremiumPests make its way to Bunbury as summer approaches

Few places in WA are more inundated with pesky-pests than Bunbury, with the South West’s largest city ranking fifth among WA’s most pest-infested regions according to new data. 

Yousuf Shameel

Owner of the Burlington Hotel Brendan Craig.

Hotel reopenedPremiumIconic Bunbury location back to the public with a fresh look

Local iconic location, Burlington Hotel, is now open to the public under new ownership with a new fresh look — promising services better than before.

Yousuf Shameel

Michael Dixon, from St Vincent de Paul Bunbury, Salvation Army regional captain Mark Schatz, Bunbury-Leschenault Rotary Club member Paco Tovar and Intown Centre manager Leanne Gibbs.

Celebrating servicePremiumLocal charity organisation celebrates 35 years of service

A local charity organisation with a goal of lending a helping hand to those struggling with hunger and loneliness celebrated 35 years of service on Monday.

Yousuf Shameel

The Capel Shire were joined by CWA and Capel Senior Citizens.

Rural WomenPremiumLocal Shire and community groups celebrates rural women

The community of a South West shire came together to celebrate and honour the rural women who helped build their community last week. 

Yousuf Shameel

Mark Talbot, Brenda Murrison, David Power, Professor Hamid Sohrabi and Pearce Watling with Clarabelle the cow.

Brunswick ShowPremiumClarabelle cow auctioned off for record breaking $23,000

The Brunswick Show’s beloved fibreglass cow Clarabelle was auctioned off at the Brunswick Show at the weekend for a record-breaking $23,000. 

Craig Duncan

Tahni Vazzari with her Highland cow at the 2025 Brunswick Show.

Show timePremiumFlying cows and fine food at Brunswick Agricultural Show

There were flying cows, fine food and fantastic amounts of fun at the 94th annual Brunswick Agricultural Show, with thousands heading to town for the largest single day agricultural show in the state.

Craig Duncan

Nola Marino and Bill Catalano opened the 2025 Brunswick Agricultural Show.

AG SHOW PremiumBrunswick hosted it’s 94th Agricultural Show

A prominent Brunswick family officially opened of the 94th Brunswick Agricultural show over the weekend.

Rose Patane

Louise Wilson, Yvonne Whittaker and Christopher Bignell with the Ria Bignell Award winner, acrylic French Cafe by Jos Coufreur, at the 2025 Art Extraordinaire.

GALLERY PremiumArt Extraordinaire opened its 43rd exhibition on Friday

Art enthusiasts from across the South West gathered at Bunbury Catholic College on Friday night to open the school’s annual Art Extraordinaire.

Rose Patane

Drakesbrook Croquet Club member Noel George after launching a cracking shot across the field.

Croquet ClubPremiumLocal croquet club has fundraising events on horizon

A town’s growing croquet club is moving forward with hopes of establishing a permanent home, with all-new fundraising events on the horizon. 

Craig Duncan

Ian Farrell, Kay Hoare, Glenn Donnelly, Ross McDonald, Maureen Slater, Lorna Hardless and Marilyn Selleck will all be performing in Starstruck.

STARSTRUCKAustralind Senior Citizens set to debut new show

The Australind Senior Citizens will debut their new show in November where they will perform a range of classic hits

Rose Patane

Shire of Harvey CEO Annie Riordan with the shire’s Reconciliation Action Plan community consultation team.

RECONCILIATIONPremiumThe shire will create its first reconciliation action plan

Community members in the Shire of Harvey are being encouraged to share their thoughts as the shire begins to develop its first reconciliation action plan.

Rose Patane

Bulls Grey's Jordan Yarran works around Tornadoes Red’s Mitch Hough.

BasketballPremiumBSBL: Defending men’s champions move to top of the ladder

Defending Bunbury Senior Basketball League men’s A-grade champions Tornadoes Red moved to the top of the ladder on the back of a 29-point victory over Bulls Grey at South West Sports Centre on Friday night.

Josh Kempton

Aces Sky's Matilda Liebregts tries to work around Eaton Eagles' Brianna Fishwick.

BasketballPremiumBSBL: Eagles claim first victory of new season

Eaton Eagles opened their Bunbury Senior Basketball League women’s A-grade campaign in winning fashion at South West Sports Centre on Friday night, beating defending champions Aces Sky by four points.

Josh Kempton

Leschenault celebrate a wicket.

CricketPremiumBDCA: Reigning premiers notch first win of season

Reigning Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association women’s first-grade premiers Leschennault notched their first victory of the new season on Sunday, defeating Dalyellup by nice wickets.

Josh Kempton

Dalyellup's Bradman May celebrates his hundred.

CricketPremiumBDCA: May ton guides Dalyellup to win over Green Caps

Bradman May’s first century of the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association men’s first-grade season guided Dalyellup to an 85-run victory over Leschenault at Dalyellup College on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Harvey-Benger's Year 6 Harvey and Binningup sides faced off in Binningup.

CricketPremiumJunior cricket makes return to Binningup

Junior cricket made a welcome return to Binningup over the weekend, with the much-anticipated Harvey-Benger derby kicking off the season in style. 

Haydn Jones, Matt Chave and Rowan Morrison

Waroona's women's B-grade side are undefeated.

CricketPremiumWaroona’s top sides continue unbeaten starts to season

Waroona Warriors’ A-grade side continued their winning streak with a seven-wicket win over Singleton Irwinians in Waroona on Saturday.

Aimie Lewis

The Shire of Waroona's new councillors Julie Rowles, Brad Vitale, and Karlie Bartle.

LOCAL ELECTIONSPremiumThe Shire of Waroona’s new council has been sworn in

Three new faces and two returning councillors have officially been sworn in to the Shire of Waroona council

Rose Patane

The Relay for Life Bunbury crew are excited for their 2025 event.

24-hours of funPremiumRelay for Life Bunbury returns for 23rd year

Keen runners, walkers and fundraisers will be out in force at the weekend as Relay for Life Bunbury returns for its 23rd year. 

Amber Lilley

End to End writers Melanie Filler and Tim Barretto.

FILMPremiumBibbulmun Track is set to star in new feature film

Production on a new feature film will put several South West locations centre stage as production on a new project showcasing the Bibbulmun Track begins.

Rose Patane

Perth-based band Sly Withers will perform at Shelter Brewing Co's Fifth Birthday Weekender on November 7.

BIRTHDAY BEERSPremiumSly Withers to perform in Busselton

Perth alt-rock band Sly Withers will headline celebrations at Shelter Brewing Co as the popular Busselton venue marks its fifth anniversary next month.

Madelin Hayes

A South West school bus went up in flames.

FIREPremiumA bus driver has made a lucky escape after bus catches fire

A school bus burst into flames last week near Boyanup while on its way to pick up students

Rose Patane