The Governor of WA has met South West residents on his first regional tour of 2026, focusing on Collie and Bunbury.
Yousuf Shameel
State government has provided $3.7 million for BreastScreen WA to support its mobile screening service and stage 2 of the fit-out for its purpose-built Bunbury clinic.
South West residents living in bushfire-prone areas are given a warning by Water Corporation to not rely solely on scheme water if staying to defend their property during bushfire.
A brand new community space has been announced by Shire of Capel, designed for learning and connection.
Fremantle Dockers are taking over the South West this week for annual pre-season community camp and intraclub match, along with a special event in Bunbury.
Jack Penniment
Collie Eagles and Warren-Blackwood Bombers have officially announced their partnership in creating a women’s side for the 2026 SWFL season.
Bunbury Speedway was host of one of the biggest fields of Junior Sedans seen this year with the future stars of the sport putting on a show.
It was the upset of the season in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association when bottom-of-the-table Leschenault defeated ladder-leaders Marist by six wickets.
Bunbury Basketball Association at the pointy end of the season as one half of grand final matchups decided.
Year 12 students at Bunbury Catholic College left onlookers in awe as they dazzled the red carpet on Saturday evening.
Rose Patane
Australind-raised swimming superstar Kyle Lee dominated the 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim.
Shark sightings have been reported across the South West, with beachgoers encouraged to stay informed
When Cameron Harris came onto bowl the sixth over for Leschenault’s fifth grade men’s team, no one expected what would happen next.
The City of Bunbury council has backed in local creatives, adopting a four-year arts and culture strategy.
Will Corbett
A 65-year-old man has been charged following a fatal crash in Donnybrook on Thursday afternoon.
Regional communities have received a boost for arts and festivals following a $780,000 State Government funding announcement.
Madelin Hayes
A romantic ballet re-imagined with a circus flair — that is what will be on offer as Circa brings Duck Pond to the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.
Local school has decided to “switch off” for the new academic year, introducing phone-free learning across its campus at the start of the 2026 school year.
The City of Bunbury Council have approved a $1.2 million dollar green energy kick for the South West Sport Centre.
Forrest MP Ben Small has backed the two-year ‘beer tax’ freeze, which is set to see the biannual alcohol excise held for 24 months.
WASO’s Laurence Jackson is set to take centre stage in a celebration of classical music on Saturday night at BREC.
A teenager from the South West has left Australian Idol judges impressed following his audition
An application for a tiny home community in Boyanup has been approved by the Shire of Capel
Foodbank WA is encouraging more South West residents to access its mobile food relief service as cost-of-living pressures continue to increase.
