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Courtney Ugle and Swan Districts booked their place in the WAFLW grand final after defeating Claremont.

FootballPremiumLocal stars book WAFLW and Rogers Cup grand final spots

Plenty of South West footballers are gunning for a finals spot in this years WAFL finals series while five locals have already cemented their place in this years WAFLW and Rogers Cup grand finals.

Jack Penniment

Workshops will help people learn to recognise signs of the polyphagous shot-hole borer.

Community workshops PremiumCommunity invited to prepare for shot-hole borer potential

A South West conservation group is inviting the community to take part in workshops to help people prepare for the risk of the polyphagous shot-hole borer.

Craig Duncan

Patriots Motorcycle Club Murray-Peel chapter president Glenn Williams hands over the donated caps and shoulder badges to Bunbury Naval Cadet Unit commanding officer Rod Beattie.

CAPS AND BADGES PremiumBunbury Naval Cadet unit receives generous donation

Cadets from the Bunbury Naval Unit will now be able to wear their training ship’s name with pride after a generous donation from a military motorcycle club. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury's Cassady Osiejak shoots.

NetballPremiumBunbury suffer narrow loss while Ravens and Bulls win

Bunbury lost to Augusta-Margaret River by three goals in a thrilling South West Netball Football League round 19 clash with big finals implications.

Jack Penniment

Donnybrook's Chelsea Blakers kicks out of defence.

FootballPremiumCarey Park close to finals berth as Bunbury stars return

Carey Park are on the brink of just their second finals berth, and their first since 2018, after defeating Eaton by 11 points in Saturday’s round 19 South West Football League women’s clash.

Jack Penniment

Donnybrook's Colby McDonald celebrates one of his six goals for the day.

FootballPremiumDonnybrook flex their muscles against unbeaten Busselton

Donnybrook have delivered a huge statement to the South West Football League, ending Busselton’s unbeaten run with a dominant 35-point victory at VC Mitchell Park.

Jack Penniment

Isabel Spry assesses her options for Souwest Jets.

NetballPremiumSouwest Jets’ finals campaign comes to an end

The Souwest Jets’ under-21 season has come to an end after a determined 68-55 loss to Rangers in their WA Netball League elimination final.

Jack Penniment

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns at the new Collie TAFE training facility.

Class in SessionPremiumCollie Transition Training Centre sees first students

The first students have walked through the doors of the new $8.6 million Collie Transition Training Centre and are now undertaking training at the new purpose-built facility.

Craig Duncan

Southern Ports interim general manager — South West Marty Stafford with Relay for Life Bunbury committee members Colleen Fitzgerald, Wendy Maslin and Russell Donovan.

Charity EventPremiumSouthern Ports throw support behind Bunbury’s Relay for Life

One of Bunbury’s biggest charities has received the support form a major South West industry, for the sixth year in a row. 

Craig Duncan

Bunbury detectives are investigating a house fire which occurred on Sunday night in Withers.

POLICE PremiumInvestigations are underway after a house fire in Bunbury

Bunbury detectives are calling on witnesses as the investigate the circumstances surrounding a house fire in Withers at the weekend. 

Rose Patane

Mackenzie Morrison releases lanterns at last year’s South West Japan Festival.

Cultural event PremiumSouth West Japan Festival will return next month

The South West Japan Festival will return next month, with events planned for everyone to enjoy. 

Craig Duncan

A male dolphin stranded in Bunbury last week.

Heartbreaking sightPremiumStranded dolphins spark fear around growing estuary risks

The heartbreaking sight of a pair of stranded dolphins in a South West estuary has prompted calls from experts around the growing risks of climate change in estuarine ecosystems. 

Craig Duncan

Caitlyn Bragger was killed in a crash near Logue Brook Dam last year.

CRIMEPremiumTeen sentenced to 19-months jail after Hoffman crash

An 18-year-old driver who killed 15-year-old Caitlyn Bragger in a Hoffman crash last year has been sentenced to 19-months imprisonment. 

Madelin Hayes

Kambarang by Noongar Arts Fashion's Maya Hume.

FASHION PremiumBunbury designer collective takes part in fashion showcase

A designer collective from Bunbury has taken part in the Indigenous Fashion Project’s two-night celebration on Larrakia Country as part of the annual First Nations fashion showcase Country to Couture. 

Rose Patane

South West mum Rochelle Oaklands is championing Purple Bra Day after her shock breast cancer diagnosis.

Purple Bra DayPremiumSouth West mum Rochelle Oaklands championing Purple Bra Day

South West mum Rochelle Oaklands is championing Purple Bra Day after her shock breast cancer diagnosis.

Craig Duncan

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers continue to flow through Peel pathway

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

Jack Penniment

Leo Steed playing for Swan Districts against South Fremantle in round 15.

FootballPremiumLeo Steed moves a step closer to AFL with combine invite

Leo Steed has moved another step towards an AFL dream after being selected to take part in this years national draft combine. 

Jack Penniment

Ambulances lined up at Bunbury Regional Hospital on June 21, 2025.

Ambulance RampingPremiumBunbury ramping reaches record high for 2026

Ambulances were stuck ramping for more than 200 hours last month at WA’s largest regional hospital, the highest on record for 2026. 

Craig Duncan

Tresslyn Smith is being remembered as someone who dedicated her life to the community.

Vale Tresslyn SmithPremiumCity of Bunbury Deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith has died

Bunbury’s deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith has died, leaving Bunbury with a legacy that will endure for many years to come.

Craig Duncan

SouWest Jet's Elycee Webb looks for options against the Warriors.

NETBALL PremiumSouWest Jet finish with 19-point loss against Warriors

The SouWest Jets struggled to get around the Warriors defensive unit in its final match of the season on Wednesday in their 19-point loss during the WA Netball League’s Gold Round. 

Rose Patane

MSWA senior fundraising events officer Samantha Judkins, fundraising events manager Danielle McConnell and community fundraising events officer Trish Watson outside the Bunbury MSWA centre to launch the Bunbury Swim.

SPLASH FOR A GOOD CAUSE PremiumMSWA’s Bunbury Swim returns in September

After a successful return to the South West in 2025, MSWA’s Bunbury Swim will return next month to help raise money and awareness for a good cause. 

Rose Patane

South West financier Amol Agrawal from Juice Finance has been recognised with a national award.

Standout Celebration PremiumBunbury’s Amol Agrawal wins MFAA customer service award

South West financer Amol Agrawal from Juice Finance has been recognised on the national stage, earning the MFAA customer service award for individuals at a prestigious event in Melbourne. 

Craig Duncan

The new mural’s artist Andrew Frazer.

Splash of Colour PremiumDalyellup mural 100th artwork in Water Corporation program

A vibrant new mural in Dalyellup is the 100th artwork in WA to be painted as part of Water Corporation’s Splash of Colour program.

Craig Duncan

South Bunbury's Nathan Murray celebrates a goal.

SWFLPremiumSouth Bunbury take the win over Carey Park

South Bunbury have proved their worth, taking the win over Carey Park on Saturday.

Craig Duncan