The State Government has given the green light to Collie’s Griffin Coal, extending their operations by up to five years.
Will Corbett
A South West couple were recognised as having the best wedding transport in Australia at the latest national wedding industry awards
Rose Patane
The Shire of Waroona has welcomed swimmers and holiday-goers back to the water in Drakesbrook Weir after dangerous bacteria levels drop.
The Waroona Warriors were downed by Pinjarra last Saturday.
Aimie Lewis
Volunteers part of the Australind Bushcare Council came together to celebrate a significant milestone
Harvey Farm Barn has opened its doors for another season, giving visitors a chance relax amongst paddocks of flowers.
Sounds Like Harvey will be returning the the Harvey Community Radio Station, with this year’s theme officially announced.
An alarming audit into Perth’s hospital infrastructure has raised concern for regional WA, with shadow health minister Libby Mettam warning country hospitals are being left to deteriorate.
Madelin Hayes
With Australia Day just around the corner, find out where you can join in community celebrations across Harvey and Waroona.
Multiple grants have been given to the Shire of Harvey to help support the Binningup Skatepark and Playground Project
The Shire of Harvey has officially opened a new place for furry friends to hang out and play.
Harvey cycling legend Michael Morton has powered through to win over-75 age group at Steadyrack Gran Fondo National Championships.
Jack Penniment
The region’s cricketers have fallen short at the final hurdle during junior country week.
An attacking game style, culture and being your best are all traits new Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault coach Matt Templeton wants from the club.
Authorities are pushing back against illegal fishing activity this year, with a multi-agency crackdown on marron fishing in South West waterways.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
Despite the new carriages being capable of reaching much higher speeds, the long-awaited return of the Australind train will likely match the speed of cars on the Forrest Highway.
Craig Duncan
Local cricket stars took home all but one major award at the closing ceremony of the Australian Country Cricket Championships.
On the oval, in the ocean and everywhere in between, the South West had some truly standout sporting moments this year and we’ve selected our best.
Josh Kempton and Jack Penniment
A Harvey resident is sharing her traditions and stories of the journey to Australia from Italy as part of an exhibition in Perth celebrating Italian women
10 years on from the Waroona-Yarloop bushfire, captain of the Bunbury Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Terri Kowal recalls facing the blaze.
10 years since the Waroona-Yarloop bushfire devastated the South West community, the former shire president of Waroona Noel Dew is looking back at how the fires threatened his home town of Preston Beach.
As communities remember a time of devastation, Waroona and Harvey’s shire presidents have shared their thoughts on the 10th anniversary of the Waroona-Yarloop bushfire.
The Shire of Harvey has got the ball rolling on a bid to turn more than 20,000sqm of vacant townsite land into housing for seniors.
After 60 long years, students and teachers from Harvey’s WA College of Agriculture have reunited to share a pint and reminisce.
