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EntertainmentPremiumOasis confirm Australian shows on 2025 reunion tour

Oasis siblings Liam and Noel Gallagher will make their way to Australia in 2025.

Clareese Packer

exclusivePremiumInside William’s home day after he vanished

Care workers assigned to William Tyrrell before he went missing have broken their silence, revealing what happened in his foster home the day after he vanished.

Dan Box, Heath Parkes-Hupton

Bunbury Outer Ring RoadPremiumOfficial name of Bunbury Outer Ring Road revealed

The official name of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road has been revealed by the State Government as its construction nears completion.

Oliver Lane

Offshore windPremiumSW offshore wind farm feasibility licence deadline extended

Requests from industry have led the Federal Government to push back the deadline for submitting feasibility licence applications for the offshore wind farm zone off the South West coast.

Oliver Lane

BraveryPremiumMark Clark: Burekup man wins bravery award for heroic rescue

In August 2020, Burekup man Mark Clark took matters into his own hands saving several teens stuck in a rip. He has now been recognised for his bravery.

Oliver Lane

Job readiness PremiumBunbury and Busselton women get help to dress for success

Bunbury and Busselton women will have another chance to benefit from a not-for profit initiative providing them with professional clothing, skills and confidence to enter the workforce. 

Claudette Rizzi

Annual reportPremiumMarket volatilities push Port of Bunbury exports down

Lingering issues with international and domestic markets has seen Port of Bunbury trade drop for the first time since the pandemic.

Oliver Lane

Kalgoorlie CourtPremiumMan denies child indecent dealing charges

A 51-year-old man has denied accusations he indecently dealt with a child in Kalgoorlie-Boulder more than eight years ago.

Anneke de Boer

Guilty PleaPremiumBalloons in bra used to sneak drugs into Kalgoorlie prison

A woman used balloons in her bra to try to sneak drugs into a Kalgoorlie-Boulder prison while visiting her incarcerated partner. 

Anneke de Boer

Kalgoorlie Court PremiumMan accused of dealing drugs in remote Goldfields

A man accused of dealing drugs in remote Aboriginal communities in the Goldfields has appeared in court after an interstate police drug operation resulted in his arrest. 

Anneke de Boer

FootballPremiumWomen’s Country Championship: Five straight for South West

The South West’s women’s side have continued their dominance of the Country Championship, ending the tournament as the winners for the fifth straight time.

Josh Kempton

SheepdogsSheepdogs strut their stuff at Waroona Show

There was something for everyone at this year’s Waroona Show with the sheepdog demonstrations a standout during the event.   

Craig Duncan

Tearing up turf Waroona Show carriage driving at its finest

Horses barrelled down the oval with ladies in their finest pushing them on to win this year’s Waroona Show competition. 

Craig Duncan

Show TimeThousands visit successful Waroona Show

Hosting yet another successful Waroona Show, Waroona Agricultural Society president Eric Walmsley said he had a “perfect day” on Saturday as the showgrounds swelled with people. 

Craig Duncan

Horse RacingGunsmoke and Davies thrash competition at Kulin bush race

Harvey’s own Mia Davies and her horse Boy — running under the name Gunsmoke — came out on top at the Kulin Bush Races late last month with the pair showing off their skills at the regional racetrack.

Craig Duncan

In Pictures Hundreds gather for Waroona Show

People from across region took to a small Peel town at the weekend for the state’s largest single day agricultural show.

Craig Duncan

FootballPremiumSWFL colts: Lions win GF rematch with Bulldogs

The same two sides as last year contested this season’s colts grand final but the result was reversed, with Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault beating Bunbury by 41 points to avenge their defeat in 2023.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumSWFL reserves: Underdog Tigers upset Panthers in grand final

South Bunbury’s golden Sunday started with a win in the reserves grand final, upsetting Carey Park by 21 points to win the competition’s premiership for the second time in three years.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumSWFL grand final: Tigers beat Bulldogs to become invincibles

South Bunbury secured their slice of South West Football League history in the grand final at Hands Oval on Sunday, beating Bunbury by 42 points to finish off an invincible 2024 season.

Josh Kempton

Horse RacingPremiumFemale jockeys dominate tracks as 2024-25 season begins

Last Thursday saw female jockeys dominate the track at the opening meet of the 2024-25 season with about 200 in attendance, with a good mix of local and visiting horses take the win.

Jessica Moroney and Luke Lawson

Dongara rodeoPremiumBulls, bareback and bovine action at rodeo

An action-packed rodeo event featuring bovine and equine entertainment brought an abundance of traffic to the coastal town of Dongara.

Jessica Moroney

Big tractor unveiledMore than 2000 show up to Big Tractor grand opening

The world’s largest tractor has become the main tourism attraction for one small Mid West town, after the replica was unveiled at the North Midlands Country Carnival at the weekend.

Jessica Moroney

Surprising resultsCommentsREVEALED: Most popular pet names in WA town

A WA town is pushing for more owners to register their pets while revealing the area’s top names for pet dogs and cats.

Craig Duncan

Giving a hootMid West city celebrating “owl friendly” status

The City of Greater Geraldton is celebrating its new “owl friendly” status with a free screening of the documentary Night Calling by Boyd Wykes.

Craig Duncan