Investigations are under ay after an unusual smell was reported in the South West
Rose Patane
Thousands of swimmers hoping to take part in the 2027 Busselton Jetty Swim have been left frustrated after an email error incorrectly told more than 2000 applicants they had secured a place in the event.
Jack Penniment
Margaret River Boardriders claimed bragging rights and a cash prize with a big win at the 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League event on Saturday.
South West skipper admitted there were moments were she doubted the side would get the job done on Saturday, bit a timely lift helped the team secure their seventh straight women’s country championships title.
Burekup’s cycling wizard Connor Wright has returned home to headline this years field for the Cape to Cape MTB event, with the star set to defend his title.
A pair of the South West’s future football stars have been selected in the WA Football State 18s boys summer squad.
Faith, exercising, and working hard are one Bunbury resident’s best advice as she reaches a special milestone.
A potential merger between three of WA’s public universities is promising to further assist with regional student support.
Hayley Primmer
One of the South West’s best footballers will return to East Perth next season after spending half of this year back home in Donnybrook.
The man at the helm of the South West Football league’s women’s country championships side “couldn’t be prouder” as his troops secured a seventh straight title.
Nannup made history at the weekend as the South West town held the first edition of UCI Gravel World Championships not competed in Europe.
The South West’s best not only took home the women’s country championships title, but also a stack of awards with both players and umpires honoured.
Carey Parks Micro Toy library opened it’s doors last Friday and is offering high quality toys for loan to families.
A charity road bike event raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer will take to the roads around Cowaramup this weekend.
Madelin Hayes
South West growers will have the opportunity to pick the brain of an internationally recognised soil health expert when he returns to the Southen Forests region next week
Serian Lockwood-Jones
The Busselton Jetty Swim has recorded its biggest ballot to date, with a record number of swimmers vying for a place in the event’s signature distances ahead of its 32nd edition in February.
Pemberton Discovery Tours has won three major awards at the 2026 South West Business Excellence Awards, including the coveted Star Business of the Year title.
Denmark’s Magnus Bak Klaris and Dutch cycling legend Marianne Vos have clamed the elite titles at the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships.
Manjimup police are preparing for a spooktacular evening later this month, inviting local children and teens to dress up and hit the dance floor for a Halloween Blue Light disco.
Manjimup equestrienne Michelle Aiken is saddling up for another shot at international glory, competing in the Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne next week.
A Busselton carer who kept playing her late father’s favourite numbers has landed a $2.22 million Saturday Lotto windfall — giving the family a second generation of jackpot winners.
Troy de Ruyter
A 34-year-old man from the South West has been charged after allegedly damaging a Dalyellup service station.
Australian theatre company Bell Shakespeare will return to the Bunbury stage later this month to bring one of the Bard’s classic tragedies to life.
Busselton’s Pride Wellbeing Festival has been hailed a success by organisers, with a strong turnout for events exploring LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health and inclusion
