Bunbury Herald

school spiritInnovation is a key focus for new school principal

Just four weeks into the role, Mr Sinagra has high hopes for the 2019 School of the Year.

Nicolette Barbas

Mike Sinagra is the new principal of Bunbury Senior High School.

On the road againSouth West welcomes the return of tourists

Ailish Delaney

65 rosesA rose by another means

This year’s 65 Roses Day will be different to any other with the introduction of a virtual rose garden.

Nicolette Barbas

in courtSecond chance for ‘violent thug’

A 27-year-old man who was described as a “violent, drunken thug” after head-butting a police officer was given a second chance when he faced Bunbury Magistrates Court this week.

Nicolette Barbas

Push Up challengeHeadspace to push up for mental health awareness

Bunbury residents have been encouraged to get involved in the Push Up Challenge to help raise awareness about mental health issues.

Ailish Delaney

Get CrossFitEaton school offers specialised CrossFit training

An Eaton school has become the first CrossFit-affiliated public school in the State and received $10,000 following a competitive international grant process.

Ailish Delaney

National Volunteer WeekAustralind SES praised during National Volunteer Week

Volunteers are said to be the backbone of the community. They dedicate their time to making a difference and offering support in times of need — something the Australind SES crew never shy away from.

Briana Fiore

on your bikeVirus changes sales cycle

With gyms and fitness centres forced to close their doors in March, gym-junkies hopped on their bikes and turned to cycling as a form of exercise.

Nicolette Barbas

Collective Service Equals 179 Years

A group of six Bunbury based volunteer workers have amassed an impressive 179 years of voluntary service between them.

Tireless workers help community

Regional communities would not function without the selfless work of volunteers, both formal and informal.

Life membership for 40 years

Former Bunbury city councillor Murray Cook is celebrating 40 years as a Justice of the Peace and life membership of the WA Regional Association of Justices.

red light green lightBeauty salon owner confused over business opening rules

Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are all set to open their doors on Monday, but many businesses, like beauty salons, are still waiting for the green light, leaving owners frustrated and confused.

Nicolette Barbas

fundingNew model short-changes some

New funding calculations for Catholic and independent schools have been phased in over the past week, with figures revealing a Bunbury school is set to lose $3.6 million.

Nicolette Barbas

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Trial of the centuryClaremont trial: Everything you need to know

For so long, so much has been said and written about the Claremont serial killings, but so little was known. Now for the first time, read everything you need to know about the ‘trial of the century’.

The West Australian

Freedom fighterWest journo in running for prestigious Walkley awards

The West Australian’s Federal political reporter Annabel Hennessy has been nominated for two prestigious Walkley Awards for her exclusive investigation into the wrongful incarceration of Jody Gore.

TELL-ALL VIDEO INTERVIEWSarah Colja: ‘It was a corruption of power’

The woman at the centre of the WA Police sex scandal tells her raw and emotional story of heartache and betrayal, and sends an important message to women. WATCH THE 20-MINUTE TELL-ALL VIDEO INTERVIEW

Sarah Steger

Regional News

AssaultTeenager pleads guilty to assault

A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to an assault in Nickol that left a 37-year-old man fighting for his life with serious head injuries.

Caitlyn Watts

Doesn’t stack upKalgoorlie rock-tosser’s ‘bizarre’ defence

Ross Richard Munday, 37, faced the Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court on Monday and admitted criminal damage and damaging property.

Taylar Amonini

Borders downWA borders down for long weekend despite four new cases

Western Australians will be able to travel freely anywhere in the state besides the Kimberley in time for the WA Day long weekend, Premier Mark McGowan revealed this afternoon.

Josh Zimmerman

WA Nats hopeful avoids $2m elephant in the room

Former Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA Goldfields manager Rowena Olsen was endorsed as the WA Nationals State Election candidate for Kalgoorlie at the weekend.

GP concerned for patients’ health as consults nosedive

A Geraldton doctor is warning people not to ignore health issues after noticing a 30 to 40 per cent fall in patient numbers, presumably due to COVID-19 fears.

Craig Patterson on the business of giving back

“Business is primarily about relationships and knowledge. This is where I know I can help.”

WA News

Telethon Kids InstituteWA parents called on for coronavirus vaccine research

Researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute and UWA will investigate parents’ attitudes and concerns about immunising children against the virus — as vaccine push rolls on.

Angela Pownall

Caught outCommunity orders for three-peat Goldfields thief

A woman with a criminal history dating back to 2008 avoided prison time after going on a crime spree and racking up almost $3000 in stolen goods.

Taylar Amonini

Up ship creek: McGowan backtracks after sick crew claim

The WA Premier was forced into an embarrassing backdown tonight after wrongly claiming WA received no warning there were sick crew on a livestock ship later found to be infected with COVID-19.

‘Gossip’: Wine exporter’s China trade fears hosed down

The Federal Government was tonight dismissing speculation Australian wine was the latest product caught in the crossfire of the trade war with China after a Perth based exporter raised the alarm.

WA punter takes out $2.5m Oz Lotto win

One lucky West Australian is going to bed almost $2.5 million richer after taking out the Division One prize in tonight’s Oz Lotto draw ... and the prize has yet to be claimed.

EXCLUSIVETwist in real estate agent’s theft allegations

A twist has emerged in the case against award-winning real estate agent and former rocker Daniel Gonzalez — who faces allegations of pinching rival home open signs.

Kim Macdonald