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  1. help for parentsHealth checks to be set up at childcare, libraries

  2. FootballPremiumNelson’s five goals just the tonic as Tigers move up

  3. build a train?PremiumOpinion split on Bun-Margs train idea

  4. FootballPremiumEaton fall to premiers

  5. careless speedingCommentsPremiumPolice warn Honeymoon speed duo

eco-friendly missionCommentsPremiumPraise flows down to group for water-quality vision

The not-for-profit group was last year granted $904,000 to manage seven waterways in the region until 2024 and last week gave State Government representatives an update on the progress of the project.

Kasper Johansen

FootballPremiumBulldogs maul Boomers in one-sided clash

Bunbury’s dream run for the 2021 SWFL season has continued after scoring a convincing 51-point victory over the Eaton Boomers.

Carly Laden

NetballBusy players enjoy successful trip to Perth tournament

Despite local competitions being placed on hold for the WA Day long weekend, there was no rest for the South West’s finest netballers as they took to the Perth stage.

Carly Laden

Vollie calloutPremiumCrew help festival run

As preparations for the highly anticipated CinefestOZ Film Festival ramp up to hit the South West, organisers are calling out for volunteers to help bring the festival to life in August.

Carly Laden

Content warningPremiumSW man admits to bestiality and child sex charges

A 35-year-old South West man has admitted to having sexual intercourse with an animal and attempting to sexually assault a seven-year-old boy of whom he also recorded explicit images.

Carly Laden

Brink of closurePremiumSouth West support group to close if funding not found

Despite being the only perinatal-focused support agency in the region and facing up to a 50 per cent increase in inquiries, Radiance Network South West is running on empty

Taylar Amonini

footballPremiumPremiumPanthers by a whisker with after the siren goal

Carey Park kicked two goals in a stunning two-minute period, including a goal after the final siren, to put a dent in the Harvey Bulls’ finals hopes at Kelly Park on Sunday.

FootballPremiumPremiumBond’s five goals get Tigers home

South Bunbury’s women’s side bounced back from their first defeat in two and a half seasons with a 46-point win over Donnybrook on Saturday.

BasketballPremiumPremiumBusselton Slammer named rising star

South West Slammer Leigh Rickwood-Pitt has shown the WA basketball community what he is made of this year

Road safetyPremiumSouth West drivers given road alert

Road safety experts are urging drivers to remain vigilant on South West Roads as statistics reveal the region to be the top holiday destination this winter.

Taylar Amonini

roll up for waPremiumSW over 30s flock to new Bunbury COVID-19 clinic

WA’s first regional community vaccination clinic opened its doors in Bunbury today, as the vaccine rollout expanded to include anyone aged 30 and over.

Ailish Delaney, Jackson Barrett & Josh Zimmerman

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‘just doing my job’CommentsPremiumPraise for life’s work fighting muscular dystrophy

Perth researchers Sue Fletcher and Steve Wilton have dedicated their lives to creating a new treatment for a fatal muscle-wasting disease. Now they have received Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Angela Pownall

Queen’s Birthday HonoursCommentsPremiumHow a life-shattering night led to life of advocacy

After her ex-husband broke into her home and shot her children and himself, Ann O’Neill refused to be defeated. Instead, she made it her mission to help other trauma victims pick up the pieces.

Bethany Hiatt

Bush legendsVideoCommentsPremiumThe woman teaching the world about Kimberley magic

After facing some difficult times in her life, Bec Sampi became one of few Aboriginal women to find a calling as a head tour guide. Now, she passes on her wisdom about the ancient land to visitors.

Steve Butler

Regional News

careless speedingCommentsPremiumPolice warn Honeymoon speed duo

Two motorists have been caught speeding at the exact spot of a fatal crash that killed a 60-year-old man just months earlier, neither of the drivers had given a valid explanation for breaking the law.

Kasper Johansen

Rent crisisPremiumAlleged child rapist to camp by Fitzroy River on bail

Earlier this month, Dandrick James Lee Cherel faced court on two counts of sexually penetrating a child under the age of 13, two counts of indecently dealing with a child under 13 and breaching bail

Sam Jones

Extra chargesPremiumBroome man slapped with 13 more bestiality charges

A Broome man who had already been charged with bestiality and child pornography offences is facing 13 new charges after police concluded their investigation into his online activities.

Sam Jones

homicide investigationPremiumPremiumWoman found dead on roadside in Margaret River

Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances leading up to the discovery of a woman’s body in Margaret River this morning.

Scans startPremiumPremiumKalgoorlie-Boulder’s MRI machine up and running

Hundreds of patients a year to benefit from local scans starting today

New homeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEndangered parrots moved to new area

The western ground parrot was only found in areas near Esperance, but scientists and volunteers have worked to boost the population by moving several birds to a “remote location” east of Albany.

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Costings reveal Liberals’ $15 billion election disaster

The WA Liberals’ signature green energy plan would have cost taxpayers more than $15 billion if the party won power at the State election.

Peter Law

Touch downCommentsPremiumBiloela dad, daughter reunited with family in Perth

The Tamil family held in Christmas Island detention for two years have been reunited in Perth — but advocates have warned that their fight is far from over.

Hayley Sorensen and Michael Traill

Scarborough defencePremiumPremiumAPPEA 2021: Woodside boss dismisses ‘fossil’ claim

Interim Woodside Petroleum chief executive Meg O’Neill says there is no merit in talking about Andrew Forrest’s claim that the company’s Scarborough LNG project should not go ahead.

International edgePremiumPremiumBusinesses given a boost to compete in Asia

Twenty-two WA businesses have received funding to help them bolster trade ties with key Asian markets such as Indonesia, Singapore and Japan.

Shock revelationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCops used SafeWA data in hunt for Nick Martin’s killer

Detectives investigating the assassination of former Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin demanded supposedly confidential contact-tracing data as part of their high-stakes probe.

Rape trial continuesPremiumEx-café owner’s alleged admission to rape victim’s mum

A former café owner accused of raping a woman at the venue allegedly told the victim’s mother while waiting for an ambulance that he “f...ed her and I know I shouldn’t have”, a court has heard.

Emily Moulton