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Jersey cattled raised on regenerative farm in Pemberton.

Open for commentPremiumContentious cattle grid policy opened up for public review

A contentious cattle grid policy from the Shire of Nannup has been opened up for public review following concern from local farmers.

Craig Duncan

The Lower South West will return to football’s Country Championships.

FootballPremiumLSWFL side set for return to Country Championships

A representative side from the Lower South West Football League will return to the Country Championships this week after a six-year absence.

Josh Kempton

Feild work volunteer Willain Thomas, researcher Dr Joshua Kestel and field work volunteer Lily Whelehan.

Something a-buzzPremiumResearchers a-buzz with findings to boost avocado production

Research from Curtin University has reviled the hidden role patches on native vegetation alongside farmland play in avocado production, giving a home to countless insect pollinators. 

Craig Duncan

Vicki Winfield, Anna Miolin, Steve Miolin, Cliff Winfield, Richard Bennett and Judith Bennett at the SFFC comedy night.

Having a laughPremiumGood jokes shared at Southern Forests Food Council night

Southern Forests Food Council held its comedy night — Lighten the Load — last week, bringing together growers, producers and community members for an evening focused on connection and mental wellbeing.

Craig Duncan

West Australian gun owners will have just three months before tough new firearm laws come into effect, with revelations almost 52,000 guns have already been surrendered, making it the largest buyback in Australian history since the Port Arthur massacre.

Gun LawsPremiumBevan Eatts takes shot at Labor’s gun reforms

Warren-Blackwood MLA Bevan Eatts has taken a shot at Labor’s gun reforms calling for a 12-month halt on the new act’s enforcement. 

Craig Duncan

Tigers' Ryan Edwards leads Boyup Brook's Shae Knapp to the football.

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Tigers beat Roos for second victory of season

Tigers claimed their second victory of the South West Football League season at Rea Park on Saturday, beating reigning premiers Boyup Brook by 26 points

Josh Kempton

Oceanique’s Maddy and Jess Houston have home gigs coming up.

Folk musicPremiumOceanique to tour South West to celebrate sophomore album

Twin sisters Jess and Maddy Houston will be bringing their new material as Oceanique to celebrate the release of their sophomore album Skylines.

Daniel Hocking

A 73-year-old man has died in a crash in the South West.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver tragically killed in head-on crash in South West

A 73-year-old man has died after the accident on Yornup near Bridgetown, bringing WA’s road toll to 108.

Jessica Evensen

NAIDOC Week 2023 performance of DONKALONK by Dr Lynette Narkle.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumBREC to host a free movie night to celebrate NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is here and the South West is gearing up to celebrate the history and culture as BREC hosts a free movie night for the Indigenous documentary.

Yousuf Shameel

The prestigious Ludlow Art Prize opening night on September 26, 2024 celebrated artists of the region and the colossal efforts of the Tuart Forest Restoration Group, protecting the world’s only tuart forest.

Art CompetitionPremiumReforestation group organises the third year of art prize

Applications are now open for artists looking to be part of the third annual Ludlow Art Prize, offering creatives a chance to exhibit their talents

Yousuf Shameel

Ludlow Tuart Settlement.

NEW GUIDE PremiumAudio guide for Ludlow Tuart Forest launched

The new audio guide for the Ludlow Tuart Forest Settlement has been launched for the public by the forest restoration group and it will narrate the stories of the land and the trees.

Yousuf Shameel

Parks and Wildlife specialist construction supervisor Corey de Ridder, South West Minister Don Punch and elder Lera Bennell cut the ribbon to Bunbury’s Mangrove Cove boardwalk.

Going digitalPremiumNew way of exploring the natural wonders the South West

Parks and Wildlife has launched a new ebook celebrating the culture, nature and beauty of the Kalgulup Regional Park, showcasing 3168ha of landscapes and ecosystems of Bunbury and its surrounds.

Craig Duncan

Young community members raise the flags for NAIDOC Week.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumFlags hoisted to welcome start of NAIDOC Week in Waroona

A small procession gathered at the Waroona police station on Monday morning to raise the flags for NAIDOC Week before marching through town in the rain.

Craig Duncan

Binningup Coast Care and Environment Group is inviting everyone to help restore Binningup’s beaches.

Community plantingPremiumSouth West conservation group shoreing-up the coastline

Binningup Coast Care and Environment Group are inviting everyone to help restore the towns beaches, hosting a community planting day at the Binningup foreshore on Sunday. 

Craig Duncan

Panama celebrate their goal.

SoccerPremiumPanama express pride after notching famous Matildas upset

Panama’s coach Maria Is and star defender Carina Baltrip-Reyes said the side was bursting with pride after recording a famous upset victory over the Matildas in their match at Bunbury’s Hands Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Busselton lined up pre-game.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies women’s side start fast in win over Dons

Busselton rode a fast start to a 26-point victory over Donnybrook in their South West Football League women’s clash at VC Mitchell Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Bunbury players celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Wet weather results in low-scoring Sunday

Only 29 goals were kicked across Sunday’s three South West Football League games as a spate of wet weather hit the region.

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' Mykea Gray at the free throw line.

BasketballPremiumSlammers women’s side push Magic but smashed by Cougars

South West Slammers women’s side had two contrasting losses at the weekend, pushing Mandurah Magic to the final buzzer before being smashed by undefeated ladder-leaders Beeliar Boodjar (Cockburn Cougars).

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers’ Jamal Poplar throws down a dunk.

BasketballPremiumSlammers suffer pair of losses in weekend double-header

South West Slammers men’s side were on the wrong end of a pair of losses in their weekend double-header, going down to Mandurah Magic and Beeliar Boodjar (Cockburn Cougars).

Josh Kempton

Roasted Radish Eatery owner Melinda Osborne has roo on the menu for NAIDOC Week.

Tasty roo treats PremiumWaroona eatery offering taste of country through NAIDOC Week

A Waroona eatery is offering a taste of country through NAIDOC Week, culminating in a major weekend event with kangaroo on the menu.

Craig Duncan

Lewis Italiano with his three awards from the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year awards.

MORE GONGS PremiumSouth West’s top tradie Lewis Italiano wins three awards

The South West’s top tradie Lewis Italiano swept all competition at the Master Builders’ Apprentice of the Year awards last week, coming home with three major awards.

Craig Duncan

The gathered crowd at the WAFA’s first Town Hall meeting in Jarrahdale.

Calling for commentsPremiumTown Hall informing of forest mining kicks off

WAFA and the CCWA hosted the first of a series of Town Halls last Monday, aiming to peel back the curtain on American alumina miner Alcoa’s planned northern expansion plans currently with the EPA.

Craig Duncan

Turtles from the Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre ready to make the journey to Ningaoo.

Touring turtlesPremium Bunbury’s rescued turtles embark on trek back to Ningaloo

After almost a year of rehabilitation, the rescue turtles of Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre have departed on a first class flight back to Ningaloo.

Josiah McMeekin and Craig Duncan

Max Cockagne was presented a certificate of appreciation from Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell for his community spirit.

Community championPremiumYoung Harvey local with big community spirit

Harvey’s Max Cockagne has been recognised by the shire for his selfless act of community kindness.

Craig Duncan