The Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Inc. has changed its name to 5 Rivers NRM to remove all reference to Thomas Peel for his heavy involvement and leadership of the 1934 Pinjarra Massacre.
Craig Duncan
Margaret River is making an ambitious play for the global culinary spotlight, with organisers of Pair’d Margaret River Region unveiling a 2026 festival program they say could only happen in Western Australia.
Kirsty Lichtenstein
Garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to save the date as GeoCatch gears up to hosts its first Bay OK Native Open Gardens weekend later this year.
Rose Patane
Busselton Hospice Care Inc. is helping make patients and their loved ones more comfortable thanks to a generous donation from a community organisation.
New garden enthusiasts came together at the weekend for a hands-on beginners workshop focusing on native plants and soil health.
A Margaret River permaculture practitioner is stepping away from the fertile soil of the South West to take on the wilds of the Arctic Circle alone in a new series of Alone Australia.
Drawing inspiration from a beloved South West landmark, a Busselton-based artist has been listed as a finalist in the 18th Castaways Sculpture Awards.
One of Margaret River’s most prestigious events has be recognised internationally as as part through the annual Eventex Awards
An eight-year-old from Cowaramup has taken her talent to the global stage with a design to help improve the lives of people with hearing loss.
Plan to expand the Containers for Change scheme to include wine and spirit bottles has been slammed in Parliament last week, with Opposition members claiming regional communities have not been “heard”.
The week long hike from Augusta to Dunsborough has been given some much needed love, thanks to a $3.5 million investment.
Margaret River Region Open Studios. have appointed four new regional representatives for Busselton, Dunsborough, Cowaramup and Margaret River to help the event reach new audiences.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have been highly commended by a Statewide body, for their efforts improving beach accessibility.
Busselton’s Kalen Bennett has returned from a stand-out performance at the XTERRA Asia Pacific Trail Championships.
Jack Penniment
A tentative 3000-tonne sales deal gives one State-backed Collie project an early market test as coal jobs wind down.
Ryan Johnson
A South West police officer has been recognised for his leadership and service to the community as part of the Western Australia Police Force Recognition of Excellence Awards 2026.
An all-inclusive South West choir is gearing up for a special festival performance up north later this year and is calling on the community’s help to get there.
The Harvey Shire council has voted to continue moving forward with its reconciliation action plan despite a councillor doubling down past suggestions for it to be terminated.
Renowned Australian chef Karl Wulf is taking over the kitchen of Bunbury’s Parade Hotel, aiming to take advantage of the region’s proximity to Australia’s best produce.
A community fundraiser for a Busselton identity has smashed its target, securing more than $40,000 for MND WA, disabled surfers and Embrace Inclusion
A South West cancer survivor has reminded people to get symptoms checked this bowel cancer awareness month
Sunday’s South West Cup day at Bunbury Turf Club will have a different feel to it with two new additions to one of the biggest days on the calendar
A Busselton-based artist is set to display her latest artwork at the 18th Castaways Sculpture Awards as the finalists for the annual exhibition have been announced.
A senior research analyst has said people can expect to the see the Bunbury housing market continue to experience strong growth, after new research showed an increase in median housing prices.
