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John Baldessari.

Art ExhibitionPremiumLocal gallery exhibits American artist for first time in WA

The local art gallery is hosting internationally acclaimed American artist for their first ever West Australian exhibition until October 26 alongside local artists.

Yousuf Shameel

Charlee Collins, 13, Ruby Mundy, 13, Ella Negs, Jacob Kobelt, Logan Sharp, 11, Imogen Kobelt, Hayden Mundy, 11, and Cooper Sharp, 13, at the opening of the Bunbury Roller Rink.

galleryPremiumLocal rink has reopened its door to the skaters of Bunbury

The Bunbury Roller Rink had opened its doors to the skate lovers of Bunbury under new ownership on Friday, September 12.

Yousuf Shameel

Dalyellup Shopping Centre.

Toilet fixedPremiumDisability toilet finally fixed after lengthy delays

After lengthy delays while waiting for a “specialised part”, the all-access toilet at the Dalyellup Shopping Centre has now been repaired. 

Yousuf Shameel

A sketch of the proposed clock tower in Donnybrook.

New LandmarkPremiumShire seeks public comment for proposed new landmark

Donnybrook could be in line for a new landmark, with the local government seeking public comment on a proposed clock tower. 

Yousuf Shameel

Members of the Greater Bunbury Rotary Club Roger Veen, David Miles, David Keyser, David Castro, Peter Hill, Ben Andrew, Heather Reid and Robyn Lloyd.

Car RallyPremium2WD adventure ready to hit the dirt for mental health

Local club volunteers prepared to hit the road on a quest for mental health awareness starting from Mumballap on October 15 and finishing at Bunbury on October 19.

Yousuf Shameel

Tom Dillon and Garry Reid with the blue tree.

Blue TreePremiumBunbury welcomed new beacon of hope for mental health

When a Bunbury local wanted to paint a tree blue to raise awareness of mental health issues, he could not have picked a better spot than the home of two largest sporting events in Bunbury this year

Yousuf Shameel

SWNFL 2025 league champions MLC Eagles.

NETBALLPremiumMLC Eagles are the 2025 SWNFL league champions

MLC Eagles overcame a slow start in Saturday’s South West Netball Football League grand final to claim the premiership with an 18-goal win over South Bunbury.

Rose Patane

SWHL Women 2025 premiers, Boyanup Hockey Club.

HockeyPremiumSWHL: Boyanup power to men’s and women’s premierships

The South West Hockey League’s powerhouse club emerged from Saturday’s grand finals at Bunbury Hockey Stadium with another pair of first-grade premierships.

Josh Kempton

Trish Miller and Sharon Ramel swimming as part of the Busselton Masters Swim Club.

SWIMMING FOR CHARITYPremiumMSWA’s swim returned to Bunbury after nearly 10 years

Swimmers from across the South West gathered in Bunbury over the weekend, taking part in a seven-hour relay to raise money for MSWA

Rose Patane

Fashion Thrift Society senior event co-ordinators Anthony Beshara and Georgia Kennedy.

FEELING THRIFTY PremiumFashion Thrift Society made its debut in Bunbury

Growing phenomenon Fashion Thrift Society brought its popular thrift market to Bunbury over the weekend as part of its international tour

Rose Patane

Donnybrook's Ella Smith breaks loose.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons in women’s grand final for first time

Donnybrook will feature in the South West Football League women’s grand final for the first time after emerging from a thrilling preliminary final against Busselton on Sunday as five-point winners.

Josh Kempton

Busselton's Liam Creighton celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies outlast Bulldogs in testing preliminary final

A dogged Busselton secured their passage to the South West Football League grand final by outlasting Bunbury to win Sunday’s preliminary final at Hands Oval by 16 points.

Josh Kempton

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's Ty Anderson won his second consecutive Hayward Medal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Tie in Hayward Medal count for first time in 20 years

The South West Football League’s highest individual honour has been shared between two players for the first time in two decades.

Josh Kempton

Nola Marino Medal winners Ella Smith and Kloe Bassett with Nola Marino.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Smith, Bassett share Nola Marino Medal

For the second time in the nine-year history of the South West Football League women’s competition, two players have tied in the count for the Nola Marino Medal.

Josh Kempton

Nikaila has returned to Mandurah after almost a year in Bunbury,

DOLPHINS RETURNPremiumDolphins have returned home after a year away

Three dolphins who were in the Leschenault Estuary have returned home to the Peel-Harvey waterways after spending over a year in the South West

Rose Patane

Mia, 7, Skyla-Lee, 12, and Sophia Wigmore, 9 are working together to help raise money for Telethon.

TELETHONPremiumAustralind sisters working together for Telethon

Sisters from the South West are raising money for Telethon, selling a range of homemade and customised gifts

Rose Patane

Stolen goods.

Stolen GoodsPolice recover stolen tools with hope to find owners

Detectives from Bunbury rapid high harm offender response team are hoping to reunite stolen items with their rightful owners

Yousuf Shameel

Keaton Staszewski-Hose stars in South West Opera Company's Carmen.

SHOWING SOON PremiumFrom the State’s biggest theatres to home again

A little encouragement from teachers at Harvey Primary School lead Keaton Staszewski-Hose to a life on the stage. 

Amber Lilley

Busselton Courthouse.

DISTRICT COURT PremiumJudge slams ‘thuggish and deplorable’ actions of Bunbury man

A district court judge has slammed the “thuggish and deplorable” actions of a man who forced his way in to a stranger’s home and brutally bashed the man his ex-partner was seeing.

Amber Lilley

Gabi Ghasseb. Michelle Steck and Jaysen Miguel.

LOCAL ELECTIONS PremiumMeeting records revealed for three Bunbury mayor hopefuls

With three elected members running in the City of Bunbury mayoral race, the South Western Times can reveal their attendance record since the start of the 2024-25 financial year. 

Amber Lilley

Gabi Ghasseb. Michelle Steck and Jaysen Miguel.

LOCAL ELECTIONS PremiumThree horse race for top City of Bunbury council job

City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel has put his hand up for the top job once again ahead of October’s local government elections. 

Amber Lilley

The City of Bunbury council admin building.

LOCAL ELECTIONS PremiumThirteen community members vying for four council seats

Thirteen community members have put their hands up for a seat at the Bunbury council table ahead of next month’s local government election. 

Amber Lilley

City of Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Miguel, CEO Alan Ferris and Minister for Ports Stephen Dawson with Southern Ports CEO Keith Wilks and eight Bunbury students attending the Setagaya exchange.

International Relation-shipsPremiumBunbury and Port partnership boosts cultural exchange

The South West’s largest shipping industry has joined forces with the a regional city to boost international relationships and support regional students.

Craig Duncan

New owners of the Bunbury Roller Rink Codey Thomson and Ebony Cassady.

Roller RescuePremiumBunbury Roller Rink to reopen under new management

Bunbury skaters can lace up for the re-opening of the beloved rink after it was taken over by a former employee after briefly closing down. 

Yousuf Shameel