South West

Beach warningGreat white shark stalks Meelup Beach

The shark has been detected several times near the South West’s most popular beach, according to authorities who have warned the huge crowds of holidaymakers in the area.

Claire Ottaviano and Natalie Richards

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The morphine blunder that cost a couple their baby boy

A baby died and his mother was left fighting for her life after a midwife at a WA hospital injected her with a massive overdose of morphine during the final hours of her pregnancy.

Bethany Hiatt

Jobs boostManjimup timber mill upgrade big boost for town

The upgraded mill will use shorter lengths that have typically been wasted, and value add for the domestic market

Jenne Brammer

DanceTrio twirl way to nationals

Three students will be representing their Manjimup dance studio at the 2021 Revolution of Dance West Coast Nationals in Perth this week.

Josh Sunderland

AgriStarter FundingProgram aims to help new farming growth

The Federal Government has provided a $75 million funding boost to its Regional Investment Corporation AgriStarter Loan Program to help those looking to buy or develop their first farming business.

Josh Sunderland

Home invasionPolice warn on summer home security

A terrifying home invasion at the weekend has sparked a warning for the Capes community to be particularly vigilant with home security this summer.

Catherine Massey

Lib election promiseLibs driven to remove classic car red tape

Shadow transport minister and Deputy Opposition Leader Libby Mettam says if elected the Liberal Party will repeal “unnecessary” new legislation forced on vintage-car owners.

Catherine Massey

Animal farm closesBeloved animal farm closes after 14 years

A well-known and loved animal farm in Yelverton has this week shut its doors.

Catherine Massey

Christmas babiesBusy month for Christmas births

The Busselton Health Campus marked a milestone in 2020 when it delivered its first Christmas baby, five years after its renovation.

Catherine Massey

ExhibitionHive hub abuzz with much creative activity

Fourteen months of hard work paid off for Caroline Bannister at the weekend when she opened Margaret River’s first art collective.

Catherine Massey

cricketSt Mary’s sit on top in surprise

The Busselton Margaret River Cricket Association returned from its Christmas break with the first round of its shortest format.

Jackson Barrett

emotional reflectionVolunteer reflects on Yarloop bushfire five years on

Five years on from the fire that tore through the Yarloop community in a matter of minutes, a firefighter from the frontline has shared her emotional reflection.

Ailish Delaney

83 per cent improvement in wellbeingBunbury residential mental health facility a success

Bunbury’s Step Up, Step Down residential mental health facility has shown promising results as the end of its first year in operation approaches.

Ailish Delaney

aus day funAus Day fun planned

The Bunbury City Council has announced the Australia Day celebrations which will replace the usual fireworks show.

wildlife kindnessWater way to be kind

A Bunbury wildlife carer has called for people to take extra care when looking out for the region’s wildlife this summer.

Bella Kitchen

App implementedNew app to boost Jetty experience

Busselton Jetty will launch an interactive app next week in an Augmented Reality twist.

Catherine Massey

one million cansOne million containers brought in for change

The Bunbury City Council’s Containers for Change refund centre has reached a significant milestone — one million containers in less than four months.

Bella Kitchen

scam warningTelecom company scam alert

Residents are being warned to be vigilant of scammers posing as telecommunication companies requesting personal information and account details.

Bella Kitchen

appy attitudeBunbury teen’s app aiding girls across Australia

At 18 years old Alexis McDonald is changing the lives of young girls across the country through her social media platform, HerHelp.

Ailish Delaney

look for the signsResident’s warning in wake of ceiling collapse

A Christmas Eve disaster struck one Australind family when the ceiling collapsed in their home. They want to prevent it happening to others and are encouraging people to get their ceilings checked.

Ailish Delaney

helping handDonation to help keep vital service’s doors wide open

Just like the Good Samaritan who stopped to help the traveller on the side of the road, the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem has stepped up to help an essential addiction support service in Bunbury.

Ailish Delaney

get the sneakers readyCollie books new trail festival

Keen trail runners should get their diaries ready to save the date as a new trail festival comes to Collie.

annual visitGrammar school tradition rows on in Bunbury

Bunbury Rowing Club became home for students from Guildford Grammar School last week.

David Bailey

Distillery LaunchGrounded pilot develops gin

The Cidery and Blackwood Valley Brewing Company in Bridgetown has added another string to its bow, officially launching the Blackwood Valley Distillery last week.

Josh Sunderland