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Jasmin Engstrom, artist Sarah Mills, Isabella Mosne, Advocacy WA projects manager Trish Tofarirepi, Azaria Denmead, Vanessa Vergone, Advocacy WA board chair Ryan Gay and Wesley Laccos in front of the mural being painted on Advocacy WA's building.

LIVING STORIES PremiumWork begins on Advocacy WA’s Bunbury mural Living Stories

Advocacy WA ‘s Bunbury building is getting a makeover as work begins to bring its latest project to life. 

Rose Patane

SWFL Hall of Fame 2026 inductees Kylie Walton and Terri Betti on behalf of Peter Betti; Errol Barrett; Jamie Nani; Lynn Fisher on behalf of Kelvin Fisher; and Peter Franklin.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Five inducted into competition’s hall of fame

Five members of the South West Football League community were inducted into the competition’s hall of fame on Friday night, with the nominees ranging from players, coaches, umpires and administrators.

Jack Penniment

Joey Roberts at the Pemberton Avocado Festival on Saturday.

Avo festPremiumIn pictures: Pemberton celebrates second avocado festival

The Pemberton Avocado industry took centre stage on Saturday as locals and visitors gathered at the RSL Park for the town’s second annual Avocado Festival. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Bunbury Basketball Association - Tornadoes Dante Matakatea rises for a layup.

BasketballPremiumBBA: Big scores and close contests headline round four

Bunbury Basketball Association A-grade men’s competition delivered another high scoring round in the fourth Friday night of fixtures.

Jack Penniment

Busselton business is reported to be booming as Christmas shopping begins

CHRISTMAS PremiumChristmas spending change from cost of living crisis

Local businesses everywhere in the South West are gearing up for Christmas season but worries that the cost of living crisis could impact business is looming

Hayley Primmer

Dayne Kingshott shows off his skills at Bunbury Speedway.

SpeedwayPremiumLocal champ Dayne Kingshott claims Bunbury Speedway win

Bunbury’s Dayne Kingshott made a memorable start to the new speedway season, claiming the 65th Western Australian Sprintcar Championship in front of a home crowd at Bunbury Speedway on Saturday night.

Jack Penniment

Kerry Kerr, Ellen Cox and Lesley Morgan at the 2026 Founders' Day Lunch in Bunbury.

ZONTA PremiumZonta Club of Bunbury hosts Founders’ Day Lunch

Zonta Club of Bunbury hosted 60 WA Zonta members at the Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse to mark the beginning of Zonta International on November 8, 1919. 

Rose Patane

Donnybrook's Mitchell Kemp hits to the off side.

CricketPremiumBDCA: Massive scores in men’s and women’s first grade

Colts continued their unbeaten start to the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association first grade season in round six with a 119-run victory over Donnybrook on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Waroona Warrior's Ben Wright.

CricketPremiumWarriors A grade claim third win as women suffer first loss

Waroona Warriors secured their third win of the season in round five of the Peel Cricket Association A grade on Saturday by defeating Mandurah by 39 runs at Waroona Recreation Complex.

Jack Penniment

Paradise Creek Dairies owner Warrick Tyrrell and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at Paradise Creek Dairies where about 360 cows were wearing Halter's smart collars.

HERD MANAGEMENT PremiumHalter’s virtual fencing technology now available in WA

WA’s First Farm with Virtual Fencing – Thursday 5 November, Bunbury

Rose Patane

An Anglicare report has revealed that essential workers are struggling to find suitable and affordable housing in the South West

HOUSING CRISISPremiumReport shows no affordable housing for essential workforce

“I’m a 54 year old, professionally trained woman and I can’t find a place to live.” 

Hayley Primmer

The Shi.ty Titty Committee commemorated their breast cancer journeys at the 2026 Big Boobie Ball.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESSPremiumBig Boobie Ball raises big bucks for Sh.tty Titty Committee

Hundreds of people turned out to support locals affected by Breast Cancer as the Big Boobie Ball returned for another year at Sabina River Farm. 

Madelin Hayes

Lewis Dawson, 4 and Sian Dawson have fun in the circus tent at the Margaret River Agricultural Show.

AG SHOW PremiumIn pictures: Crowds flock to Margaret River Ag Show

The Margaret River Agricultural Show has recorded its biggest year yet, with organisers declaring the 97th annual event the biggest in its history. 

Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Waroona offices.

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY PremiumWaroona Shire Council endorse new position paper

The Waroona Shire Council has endorsed the preparation of a new document aimed at addressing the potential benefits of the region’s contribution to the economy. 

Rose Patane

Shire of Boyup Brook pool.

CouncilPremiumHidden cracks push Boyup Brook pool repairs towards $230k

Boyup Brook’s swimming pool repair bill has climbed by almost $30,000 after contractors uncovered 30 metres of hidden cracking and poorly repaired sections beneath the pools ageing paintwork

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Lucy Fiore is presented with the Marjorie Charleson WA racing industry award at the 33rd Belmont and Western Australian Small Business Awards by John McGrath.

Horse racingPremiumLucy Fiore adds prestigious WA racing award to achievements

Harvey jockey Lucy Fiore has added another accolade to an already impressive career, claiming the Marjorie Charleson WA racing industry award at the 33rd Belmont and Western Australian Small Business Awards.

Jack Penniment

The Lions Cancer Institute’s new mobile skin cancer screening bus at Rea Park in Manjimup, where 115 residents received free skin checks over two days.

Skin cancerPremiumOne in five flagged at Manjimup skin checks

More than one in five people screened for skin cancer during a free clinic in Manjimup last month were advised to seek further medical assessment after potentially concerning skin changes were identified. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Singer-songwriter Tom Curtain with his horse and singing dog Dotty.

Tom CurtainPremiumCountry star brings outback magic to Bridgetown show

Country music star Tom Curtain had Bridgetown families on their feet last Saturday night, with his travelling outback show bringing live music, working dogs and an unusual canine choir to town. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The gateway to Rylington Park, in the shire of Boyup Brook.

Rylington ParkPremiumRylington Park lease tenders to go before Boyup council

Two tenders that could determine the future of Boyup Brook’s controversial Rylington Park farm will go before councillors at a special meeting this month.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Telstra rolls out cabling across regional Australia.

TelstraPremiumTelstra users face 60-hour outage during Yornup upgrade

Telstra customers in Yornup could be left without mobile reception for up to 60 hours this month as the telecommunications giant prepares to upgrade its local 4G and 5G network. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Singer-songwriter Tom Curtain with his horse and singing dog Dotty.

Tom CurtainPremiumSinging dog set to steal the show in Collie

A working dog who recently discovered her singing voice is preparing to lead an unlikely canine choir when Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain brings his outback show to Collie later this month.  

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Boyup Brook Shire Council.

CouncilPremiumBoyup Brook residents warned over suspicious calls

Boyup Brook residents are being being told to be on high alert after reports of suspicious phone calls from someone falsely claiming to represent the local shire. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Kat Scrimshaw, Jesse Malseed, Tanya Winterburn, Lee Hill and Amanda Horne.

GIVING BACKPremiumBedshed and Lamp Inc put a good night’s sleep in reach

A partnership between Lamp Inc and Bedshed Busselton is helping people experiencing financial hardship get a better night’s sleep with dozens of mattresses donated to those in need. 

Madelin Hayes

Tracey Fitzpatrick, graduating student Kayleigh Fitzpatrick, 17, and Steven Hall at the Harvey Senior High School 2026 Year 12 graduation ceremony.

GRADUATION PremiumHarvey Senior High School farewells its class of 2026

After more than a decade of schooling, the Harvey Senior High School community gathered on Thursday to celebrate and farewell its graduating class of 2026. 

Rose Patane