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top three readsCommentsHarvey-Waroona Reporter - top three reads this week

The Shire of Harvey have give crime prevention plan the nod, Waroona and Murray shire councils have decided to go their separate ways and it could be the end of the season for HBL Lion Ethan Hughes

Staff Reporters

winter slumpPremiumCoronavirus chaos for Capes tourism operators

Ongoing COVID-19 chaos over east and the latest failure to start direct Jetstar flights from Melbourne are heaping pressure on the Capes’ tourism industry.

Warren Hately

wet n wildBunbury records wettest July in two decades

Bunbury has officially recorded its wettest July in more than two decades after being drenched by winter storms and heavy downpours last month.

Jakeb Waddell

art restarterPremiumFunding gives Bunbury arts scene needed boost

Bunbury is gearing up for another bumper events season after a raft of key festivals and cultural experiences gained “lifesaving” funding from the city.

Ailish Delaney

wild weatherCommentsPremiumCold front brings rain over South West

Winds reached 125km/h and Waroona recorded 103mm of rain as a strong cold front that passed over the South West last week.

Luke McPherson

lights, camera, actionPremiumCinefestOZ inclusion workshop opening new doors

Australia’s top destination film festival will this year bring with it a brand new workshop aimed at boosting screen arts employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Ailish Delaney

footballPremiumHawksley bag keeps Bunbury on top for another week

Bunbury has maintained its spot at the top of the ladder for a third straight week, defeating Carey Park on Sunday thanks to a six-goal haul from former Brisbane Lion James Hawksley.

Jackson Barrett

mental health in focusPremiumFunds for Aboriginal support worker to reduce suicide

South West Aboriginal communities are set to benefit from a new support worker who will help tackle the suicide “epidemic” plaguing the State and shine a spotlight on mental health.

Jacinta Cantatore

report a creepCops up coastal patrols after pervert complaint

Margaret River Police will increase patrols out towards Surfers Point and the coast after unconfirmed reports this week of a pervert exposing himself to women.

deer pricePremiumSweet price for deer farm

Margaret River Venison, which includes a 120-hectare farm and tourist attraction on Caves Road, would become part of Mick Ferrero’s British Sausage Company.

footballCommentsPremiumLions put Eaton to the sword

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault made a statement with an 11-goal win over bottom-placed Eaton on Sunday.

Luke McPherson

footballCommentsPremiumHBL win one-point thriller

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault women have beaten the Eaton Boomers by one point to claim their third win of the season.

Luke McPherson

opinion
opinion
OPINIONCommentsPremium
opinion
Say yes and work the rest out later

When South West editor Jakeb Waddell asked if I wanted to come to Harvey and work as a journalist for the Harvey-Waroona Reporter, I said yes, and planned on working the rest out later.

Luke McPherson

consultation to closeCommentsConsultation on $21m precincts comes to a close

Public consultation for the Shire of Harvey’s new precincts is set to close today, the Harvey and Australind precincts have stirred controversy and been labelled “extravagant” by one local MP.

Kasper Johansen

new wheelsCommentsPremiumLions club collection steps up a gear with 4x4

Brunswick Junction Lions Club has added a Land Rover Perentie 4x4 used by the Australian Army to it’s impressive Defence Force heritage collection, which already included a WWII field artillery gun.

Luke McPherson

Miss westraliaCommentsPremiumBeauty musical hits home

A wave of nostalgia is set to wash over Harvey tomorrow as a musical that explores the heritage of Australian beauty pageants parades the stage.

Kasper Johansen

Spreading peaceCamera IconPremiumIn pictures: Students take part in peace poster contest

Waroona District High School students were able to take part in the Lions Club’s international contest, creating artworks based on this year’s theme of “peace through service”.

Kasper Johansen

stamping out crimeCommentsPremiumCrime tackling plan gets the go ahead

The Shire of Harvey has given its crime prevention plan the nod, the five year plan includes a better CCTV network, strengthening ties with police and improving lighting on the streets.

Kasper Johansen

Angels spread wingsCommentsPremiumGrant helps Angels fly higher

Harvey-based child care service Annie’s Angels has had a share in $100 million Federal Government funding, which aims to aim to help childcare facilities stay open as well as increase their numbers.

Kasper Johansen

Fun-draiserPremiumNumber plate auction to raise money for playground

The countdown is on as a Dunsborough primary school launches its online auction of numberplates to raise money for hands-on Indigenous-featured learning.

Taylar Amonini

Covid clinicPremiumJab clinic rolls up to Busselton foreshore

Capes residents will have an easier time securing a COVID-19 vaccination appointment as a public clinic opens on the Busselton foreshore.

Taylar Amonini

first respondersPremiumYallingup surfers secure defibs and shark bite kits

Those enjoying Yallingup beaches and the Cape to Cape Trail will be able to do so with an added sense of security as five defibrillators and shark bite kits are now in place.

Taylar Amonini

Community voicePremiumSurvey to decide future of Busselton arts hub

The Busselton community will have one month to weigh in on the future of the town’s multimillion-dollar performing arts centre as a survey went live this week.

Taylar Amonini

hometown heroesPremiumTeam needs a new leader

Margaret River’s State Emergency Service team is on the hunt for a new leader.