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Craig DuncanSouth West Editor

Craig grew up living in three different continents, but WA will always be home. At the start of 2024 Craig began working in the South West, primarily reporting for the Harvey-Waroona Reporter while also covering larger environmental stories from across the region. Now the editor for six regional newspapers in the South West, Craig continues to be a voice for the environment and local issues.

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The Reflections Mural at Wellington Dam in Collie by artist Guido Van Helten.

‘Serious Conversation’PremiumClimate action missing in ‘conversation’ on water security

The State Government has been urged to get serious on climate change after launching a new document aiming to spark ‘conversation’ around WA’s long-term water security.

Craig Duncan

The 2025 Grazing Matcher Program participants learned from the experts with hands-on exercises and group discussions.

FarmingPremiumGrazers invited to Geocatch’s 2026 Grazing Matcher program

Registrations are now open for a program to help grazers in the Geographe region enhance productivity and profitability while minimising environmental impacts.

Craig Duncan

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered marsupials endemic to the South West of WA.

Ringtail Tally PremiumSigns raise awareness on western ringtail possum crisis

If you are walking down the foreshore in Broadwater you may find some confronting signs aimed at raising awareness to an iconic South West marsupial.  

Craig Duncan

The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is hitting the South West this week.

CinemaPremiumAlliance Francaise French Film Festival kicks off in Bunbury

The South West is the home of French Film this week, with the Alliance Française French Film Festival kicking off in Bunbury last night.

Craig Duncan

South West NRM has received a funding top-up of $57,750 to protec the white-bellied frog.

Funding LifelinePremiumFrog saving project continues to hop along with new funding

An ongoing project to save the critically endangered white bellied frog is continuing to hop along thanks to a major funding top-up

Craig Duncan

Nature Conservation staff Lindsay Cox and Lauren Scanlon.

Save a SpeciesPremiumCitizen scientists needed for 2026 Ringtail Tally

Citizen scientists needed to help track WA’s most adorable endangered animal, the western ringtail possum.

Craig Duncan

Protesters calling for an end to forest mining made the shape of a cockatoo in Forrest Place.

March For Forests PremiumWA join calls to end deforestation in nationwide protests

Several thousand stood in the centre of Perth, Margaret River and Albany last Sunday, their voices loud and their message clear — end forest mining.

Craig Duncan

Shire of Capel has appointed a new chief executive officer, Samantha Chamberlain

Local government PremiumSamantha Chamberlain Capel’s new CEO

The Shire of Capel has a new chief executive running the region, with former Director of Community and Corporate Services Samantha Chamberlain taking on the role. 

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is welcoming community feedback on the revised Ellis Street precinct concept plan.

Have your sayPremiumCommunity have their say on Ellis Street precinct concept

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is welcoming community feedback on the revised Ellis Street precinct concept plan.

Craig Duncan

Anne Shepherdson was a founding figure of Arts Margaret River.

Beloved IconPremiumMargaret River’s Anne Shepherdson Courtyard officially opens

The Anne Shepherdson Courtyard at the Margaret River HEART — Nala Bardip Mia was officially opened last weekend, honouring the legacy of one of the region’s most passionate arts champions.

Craig Duncan

Hydrologist Lance Mudgway demonstrated water behaviour using a hose on a gentle slope.

FarmingPremiumGeoCatch’s Rehydrating Farm Landscapes Field Day a success

GeoCatch’s Rehydrating Farm Landscapes Field Day was a sold-out success.

Craig Duncan

Margaret River’s Mind-Ed has been recognised for its contribution to suicide prevention, at the 2026 Western Australia LiFE Awards.

Community championsPremiumMargaret River’s Mind-Ed recognised with Statewide

Margaret River’s Mind-Ed has been recognised with Statewide award for their ongoing work in suicide prevention.

Craig Duncan