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Vaccine roll-outSleeves rolled up for second Pfizer dose

Quambie Park residents once again rolled up their sleeves on Wednesday for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jacinta Cantatore

Construction tragedyBuilding company cops $175,000 fine for teen’s death

A building company has been fined $175,000 over the death of a teenage worker, crushed by a falling one tonne concrete panel at a construction site in the State’s South West in 2017.

Daryna Zadvirna

helping handIn pictures: Community rallies to make breast cushions

Community members from the city of Bunbury and shires of Harvey and Capel joined forces on May 1 and put their hands to good use to help those who have undergone breast surgery.

students walk safelyCommentsPremiumStudents add safety to healthy ritual

River Valley Primary School students and staff will hop, skip, jog or stroll along the pavement to take part in the 22nd annual Walk Safely to School Day.

Kasper Johansen

Volunteer week 2021CommentsPremiumHelping others a boost for Tania

Each year volunteers around Australia dedicate more than 600 million hours to helping others and Harvey Shire councillor Tania Jackson has certainly done her fair share.

Kasper Johansen

Teen Girl FoundCommentsPerth teen found after losing school group

The Perth girl was separated from her school group on Tuesday during a mountain bike excursion along the Murray River Trail.

Kasper Johansen

Noise law‘Gas guns’ on nose at council

Waroona council voted to amend a local health law to add provisions which allow for the control of bird-scaring devices

Jacinta Cantatore

Burn off warningFirefighters urge burn-off caution after Hazmat blaze

This situation rapidly changed when crews arrived to discover two metal drums filled with unknown chemicals caught in the blaze.

Jacinta Cantatore

opinionNew roads beckon for Harvey taxi driver

Mr Munro’s main concern about retiring is leaving the town without a taxi service.

Jacinta Cantatore

Driver’s “fare”wellCabbie puts brakes on fond journey

“He said to me, ‘I don’t have any cash, but I’ve got an Italian sausage I can give you’.”

Jacinta Cantatore

opinionCommentsPremiumTribute to a life well lived

Last Friday marked the anniversary of a young local’s tragic death — and though it has been two years since, grief still hovers over Harvey.

Kasper Johansen

Vicar Of DibleyCommentsPremiumKaren brings back fond memories of the Vicar

Waroona’s community development assistant is set to star in the leading role of the WA adaption of the 90s British sitcom when it hits the big stage next month.

Kasper Johansen

leisure centre upgradesCommentsPremiumThe $14 million vote gets the tick

$14 million upgrades to one of the biggest sports stadiums in the Harvey Shire were backed by the council last week.

Kasper Johansen

Rec Ground UpgradesCommentsPremiumMajor upgrades get the nod from the Shire of Harvey

The future of the Harvey and Brunswick recreation grounds looks bright as upgrades to modernise the ovals hit huge milestones.

Jakeb Waddell & Kasper Johansen

The Beauty IndexCommentsPremiumHarvey blokes dance up ideas

The performance will see 10 male Harvey residents break down stereotypes and explore self expressive ideas.

Kasper Johansen

opinionGrim news reminds me how lucky we are

Far too many times, I saw families carrying tiny coffins through the grassy tracks from the village to the church.

Jacinta Cantatore

Opposition alliesRegions a key focus of Alliance in Opposition

“They have made a heap of commitments and we will be making sure they deliver on them.”

Jacinta Cantatore

Remembering LockieCommentsPremiumLockie honoured on anniversary of unexpected death

A mother has paid tribute to her son who two years ago today collapsed on a football field during training in Harvey and never woke up.

Kasper Johansen

Regional residents rememberCommentsBig crowds for Anzac rememberance

Ceremonies were held in Harvey, Yarloop, Brunswick and Binningup, all of which drew major crowds turning up at dawn to pay their respects and commemorate.

ANZAC day servicesCamera IconIn pictures: Regional crowds gather for Anzac day

Thousands of South West residents packed out dozens of Anzac Day services across the region on Sunday, with some among the biggest turnouts across the State.

Lockdown reactionWaroona swept up in snap lockdown

Waroona Shire was the southernmost area to be included in a three-day COVID lockdown over the long weekend.

Jacinta Cantatore

industrial hazmat fireCommentsPremiumIndustrial fire causes hazardous smoke

Firefighters have attended the scene of a fire at an industrial site in Harvey after two drums containing hazardous material caught alight.

Kasper Johansen

annual variety showCommentsPremiumAustralind seniors follow the yellow brick road

The production, produced and directed by Eileen Depiazzi, is an altered version of The Wizard of Oz and includes tap dancers, singing and hand-painted backdrops as well as afternoon tea.

Kasper Johansen

Drones eye viewCommentsPremiumDrones capture four different species of seagrass

A WA Government-led survey covered more than 450 locations along the 130sqkm Estuary, discovering a seagrass species that had never been recorded.

Kasper Johansen