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Squad revealPremiumBennell, Crudeli, named in Country Cup squad

The Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association has named a 25-man squad for the opening two games of the Country Cup, headlined by two new big-name recruits and a number of juniors.

Jackson Barrett

walk 500 milesCommentsPremiumHiking pilot right on track

A Harvey-based pilot hiking program got its boots on the ground at a WA Trails and Recreation Forum in Albany where it highlighted Aboriginal connection to country and leadership.

Kasper Johansen

Keeping the seatCommentsPremiumPaul Gillett re-elected Harvey Shire president

After two years as Shire president Paul Gillett has once again secured his spot at the head of the table, with re-elected councillor Michelle Campbell taking on the role of deputy president.

Kasper Johansen

ride for kidsCamera IconIn Pictures: Ride for Sick Kids spin through Harvey

Wheels were spinning and sausages were sizzling at the Harvey Dam last week as 40 riders made their way through the town for the annual Ronald McDonald Ride for Sick Kids.

Kasper Johansen

regional roll-upCommentsPremiumAll COVID-19 jab options available for Harvey

Harvey residents can roll-up at Harvey pharmacy and receive the new Moderna vaccine, all three vaccinations are now available in Harvey with general practitioners offering Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

Kasper Johansen

Council Count ClosesCommentsPremiumNew faces join Shire team

The four Harvey Shire councillors who put their hand up to contest their seats were all easily re-elected at the weekend, while two fresh faces have also been added to the mix.

Kasper Johansen

cricketCommentsPremiumRound two cricket wrap up

The region’s round two cricket action was highlighted by a thrilling tie between Waroona and Halls Head at Peelwood Reserve in the Wyllie Cup at the weekend.

Luke McPherson

opinion
opinion
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Take a moment to sit back and breathe

It gets said too often, I know, but the world is a crazy place right now.

Luke McPherson

footballCommentsPremiumClubs name best players

Harvey and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have named their football queens in recent weeks.

Luke McPherson

leading the packCommentsPremiumHBL kick first vaccine goal

The Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Football Club has joined the push to boost vaccination numbers in the South West.

Luke McPherson

mindfulness monthCommentsPremiumTaking time to just be

A South West mother who practices meditation and relaxation has spoken of the importance of the techniques as the nation embraces a new mental health initiative this month.

Luke McPherson

swimmingCommentsPremiumOur open water winner

Australind’s Kyle Lee’s golden year in the water was celebrated on Saturday as he took home one of Swimming WA’s most prestigious prizes.

Luke McPherson

town heart pumpingCommentsPremiumMore funding for Waroona

Plans to breathe new life into the town of Waroona have been bolstered again after a Federal Government funding commitment.

Luke McPherson

meating demandCommentsPremium$450k for abattoir biosecurity

The Australian Government has invested to improve domestic abattoirs’ ability to deal with emergency animal disease.

Luke McPherson

region silencingCommentsPremiumNationals reject voting reform

Delegates at the Nationals WA annual State Conference have voted to reject the McGowan Government’s “one vote, one value” system.

Luke McPherson

bowlingCommentsPremiumRodgers claims sports star title

The vision-impaired captain of the Harvey Bowling Club was recently named Sports Star of the Year at the WA Disabled Sports Association’s annual awards.

Luke McPherson

Shark alert systemShark warning towers to detect tagged sharks

Beach safety has been given a boost in the lead up to summer thanks to the installation of automated shark detection towers.

Jacinta Cantatore

Environmental NoticeChemical scare for tip

Chemicals leaching into groundwater from a South West landfill site were identified in July, according to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

Jacinta Cantatore

Give a damn‘Give a Can’ drive breaks donation record

Rotary members collected the donated food in the last week of term three, finding themselves with a record-breaking total of 10,033 cans.

Jacinta Cantatore

ELECTIONS LIVEPremiumLIVE BLOG: South West local government elections

Full coverage from all 12 council elections in the region, including the 10-person race for City of Bunbury Mayor

Staff reporters

Full previewPremiumNew coaches, captains to headline BDCA women’s season

All six BDCA women’s captains spoke with Jackson Barrett ahead of the season’s opening round.

Jackson Barrett

showing offCommentsPremiumRecord crowd at 90th show

After being cancelled last year due to COVID, this year’s Waroona Show broke the attendance record with more than 24,000 people making their way to the event.

Luke McPherson

cricketCommentsPremiumRound one cricket wrap

The scores and stories from Waroona, Leschenault and Harvey-Benger’s weekend cricket matches

Luke McPherson

opinion
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Make good use of your council vote

I could tell you not to make a bad choice, I could tell you who to choose, I could pester your decision making process. I won’t do that, but I will tell you to make a choice — your choice.

Kasper Johansen