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Kojonup resident June Williams was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and is reminding people to get their symptoms checked in a bid to raise awareness of lung cancer.

CANCER COUNCIL PremiumCancer Council reminds people to check symptoms early

Cancer Council WA has launched a new campaign in a bid to highlight lung cancer symptoms and assist with early detection. 

Rose Patane

Forrest MP Ben Small is calling on the State Government to fund additional resources to ensure Harvey's St John WA depot is staffed every night.

AMBULANCE RESOURCES PremiumHarvey ambulance depot unattended 37 nights over 4 months

A Federal MP has raised the alarm after a South West ambulance depot was left unattended for 37 nights over a four-month period. 

Rose Patane

The Leschenault Leisure Centre.

DEMANDING ANSWERS PremiumConcerns raised over a Harvey shire aquatic facility

A Leschenault resident has said the “community deserves transparency” after a report into the Leschenault Leisure Centre’s aquatic facility was not presented to the public. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury's Hannah Rogers shoots against Augusta-Margaret River.

NetballPremiumThree-way final-round dash for fourth position in SWFNL

The top-of-the-table clash between Mercy-Collie-Leschenault and Eaton did not disappoint as the Boomers secured a seven-goal win in round 20 of the South West Football Netball League.

Jack Penniment

Schlam's Waroona team celebrate their 200th Barracuda bucket which is a 22.5 tonne attachment for a Hitachi mining excavator that measures 3.5m wide x 3.2m high x 3.9m deep.

BUILDING BUCKETS PremiumSchlam Waroona has built its 200th bucket

An international load and haul attachment supplier has celebrated a unique milestone at its Waroona facility. 

Rose Patane

The new packaging for Brownes Dairy's white milk was inspired by the South West region.

DAIRY PremiumBrownes Dairy unveils new South West inspired design

WA’s oldest dairy is celebrating a special milestone as it unveils its brand redesign for its white milk range. 

Rose Patane

Judith Durnin, back left, Raelene Poustie, vice-president Leigh Jones, Raelene Egerton-Green, Wilma Hunter, Coral McKenzie-Clark, front left, Diane Ayling and president Robyn Coleman at the Harvey Bowling Club's 97th anniversary celebrations.

IN PICTURES PremiumHarvey Bowling Club gathers for special evening

Sponsors, donors and full members from the Harvey Bowling Club gathered on Thursday evening to celebrate the anniversary of their beloved club established 97 years ago. 

Rose Patane

Students with Perth Wildcats duo Jaron Rillie and Marley Sam.

BasketballPremiumLocal students get a taste of the NBL with Perth Wildcats

Twenty Indigenous students from the South West were given a taste of what is possible in basketball when they joined the Perth Wildcats for an exclusive experience in Bunbury on Friday night.

Jack Penniment

Anothony Dell’Orso drives on Elijah Pepper.

BasketballPremiumPerth Wildcats put on a show for local basketball fans

Perth Wildcats’ visit to the South West has left a lasting impression on the region’s basketball community.

Jack Penniment

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault captain Zavier Williams.

FootballPremiumDouble defeat for HBL but finals still in their sights

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault remain in the box seat to feature in the South West Football League finals despite a narrow seven-point loss to Donnybrook at Brunswick Oval on Saturday night.

Jack Penniment

Spence Wiggers kicks out of fullback for Harvey.

FootballPremiumBulls suffer another big loss with massive fixture ahead

Harvey Bulls endured another difficult afternoon this time at Hands Memorial Oval on Sunday, with South Bunbury running out 165-point winners in round 20 of the South West Football League.

Jack Penniment

Brunswick Community Resource Centre manager Chevonne Greenhalgh, committee member Charlotte Sims and Toby Foundation director Ian Meachem outside the Brunswick CRC.

SPECIAL CAUSE PremiumThe Brunswick CRC is raising money for the Toby Foundation

A South West community resource centre is marking the 100th anniversary of a beloved bear to help raise money for childhood cancer. 

Rose Patane

Y WA Annual Youth Parliament participants included Murray-Wellington electorate representative Charlotte Rawlinson, 17, Albany electorate representative Tabitha Lawson, 15, Warren-Blackwood electorate representative Amelia Glass, Vasse electorate representative Lake Albany, 16, and Bunbury electorate representative Sreesha Shaji, 17.

YOUTH PARLIAMENT PremiumThe 2026 Y WA Youth Parliament program has finished

After a week of debate and law making in Perth’s Parliament House, the annual Y WA’s Youth Parliament Program has come to an end for another year

Rose Patane

Albany Entertainment Centre manager Drew Dymond, Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre manager and People's Pinnacle Award winner David Marshall, Creative Industries minister Simone McGurk and CircuitWest executive director Philippa Maughan at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards.

PASSION FOR THE ARTSPremiumHarvey's David Marshall recognised for commitment to arts

A Harvey icon has been recognised for his strong commitment and passion for creating unique arts experiences in Harvey.

Rose Patane

The Shire of Waroona has brought down its 2026-27 budget.

BUDGET AND RATES PremiumThe Shire of Waroona has finalised its rates and budget

The Shire of Waroona has locked in its 2026-27 budget and rates after a special council meeting on Friday. 

Rose Patane

Harvey Volunteer Fire and Rescue volunteer Daniel Martella, Pinjarra Engineering managing director Brad Cooper and HVFR volunteer Brodie Hewer in front the trailer refurbished by Mr Cooper.

DONATION PremiumCommunity member gives Harvey VFR a helping hand

Travelling to and from competitions has become a little easier for the Harvey Volunteer Fire and Rescue team after receiving some help from a generous community member. 

Rose Patane

Motorcycle Men’s Shed Wooden Toy Appeal committee member Robyn Smith receives the fidget boards from Harvey Men's Shed Ted Watt.

TOY APPEAL PremiumHarvey Men’s Shed donate to Statewide appeal

Harvey’s Men Shed has provided a generous hand-made donation as part of a Statewide toy appeal. 

Rose Patane

Tracey Corrigan and Waroona CRC manager Caroline Henning.

STAYING IN PLACE PremiumWaroona CRC to hold a Staying in Place morning tea

The Waroona Community Resource Centre will be hosting a Staying in Place morning tea for those wanting to learn more about the resources available to allow seniors to remain living comfortably.

Rose Patane

Harvey Community Radio 96.5fm station representatives gathered outside of the station's first home at 72 Young Street in Harvey.

LIBRARY EXPANSION PremiumBeloved community group farewells first home

Volunteers from one of the South West’s longest-serving community radio stations gathered on Monday for a bittersweet farewell as the Shire of Harvey begins work on its latest project

Rose Patane

South West dairy empire Mundella has collapsed.

end of an eraPremiumLocal dairy favourite collapses after year-long battle

West Australians have had their last spoonful of an award-winning, local favourite yoghurt after the food processor went into liquidation.

Melissa Pedelty

Dylan Sellick runs out of fullback for Harvey.

FootballPremiumHarvey Bulls show fight after slow first half

Harvey endured another difficult afternoon at Harvey Oval on Sunday, going down to Dunsborough by 104 points in round 19 of the South West Football League.

Jack Penniment

A male dolphin stranded in Bunbury last week.

Heartbreaking sightPremiumStranded dolphins spark fear around growing estuary risks

The heartbreaking sight of a pair of stranded dolphins in a South West estuary has prompted calls from experts around the growing risks of climate change in estuarine ecosystems. 

Craig Duncan

The WA Country men's side won the Hockey Australia Country Championships last year.

HockeyPremiumSouth West on show for WA at Hockey Country Championships

The South West is well represented at this year’s Hockey Australia Country Championships as the men gun for back-to-back titles while the women aim to go reach the top step of the podium after their bronze. 

Jack Penniment

Y WA Annual Youth Parliament participants included Murray-Wellington electorate representative Charlotte Rawlinson, 17, Albany electorate representative Tabitha Lawson, 15, Warren-Blackwood electorate representative Amelia Glass, Vasse electorate representative Lake Albany, 16, and Bunbury electorate representative Sreesha Shaji, 17.

YOUTH PARLIAMENT PremiumThe 2026 Y WA Youth Parliament program has finished

After a week of debate and law-making in Perth’s Parliament House, the annual Y WA’s Youth Parliament Program has come to an end for another year. 

Rose Patane