The wedding industry is the “quiet achiever” of the local tourism industry, with a new surprise trend only adding to the Margaret River and Warren-Blackwood areas’ appeal as a destination.
Warren Hately
Deanmill claimed the first place in the Lower South West Football League’s grand final on the back of a remarkable turnaround in Sunday’s qualifying final, which saw them defeat Kojonup by nine points.
Josh Kempton
The main clinical tower centrepiece of the $471.5 million redevelopment of Bunbury Hospital is expected to be completed by mid-2028.
Two South West businesses advocacy groups have merged to represent a collective voice for local businesses across Busselton, Dunsborough, Vasse, Yallingup and the wider region.
Yousuf Shameel
A popular speakeasy venue in the South West will be celebrating their anniversary in style.
Rose Patane
Two inspirational South West legends will celebrate Telethon in a whole new way this year after being selected to star in this year’s event.
Amber Lilley and Kate Emery
Police are on the lookout for a blue Nissan Navara ute which was involved in a high-speed police chase near Bunbury, which saw the trailer it was towing become disconnected.
Amber Lilley
The Shire of Manjimup is calling for expressions of interest for suitable and experienced providers to take over aged-care and community services run by the local government.
Margaret River Senior High School has pulled off an incredible 20th win in a row at the annual State School Surfing Titles held at Trigg at the weekend.
A memorial service in Waroona marked the instalment of a war grave for local veteran Richard Robert.
Premier Roger Cook has officially marked the completion of a $34 million project in the states South West.
Volunteers across WA have been recognised for their service at this years’ WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards.
Tahnee Graham and Amber Lilley
The South West Poultry Association celebrated 50 years with its Poultry and Pigeon show at the weekend.
South Bunbury are one win away from another South West Football League grand final after beating Bunbury by 23 points in the first qualifying final at Hands Oval on Saturday.
Busselton outlasted Harvey Bulls to win a thrilling South West Football League women’s first qualifying final by eight points at Hands Oval on Saturday.
Perth Glory will return to the South West later this month for another pre-season fixture.
Donnybrook notched the biggest win in South West Football League women’s finals history in Sunday’s elimination final, thumping Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault by 75 points at Kelly Park.
Carey Park survived a spirited effort from Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault to keep their season alive in Sunday’s South West Football League elimination final, beating the Lions by eight points at Kelly Park.
A 36-year-old Albany man who exposed himself to two young girls and two women in Bunbury, before committing an obscene act while in police lockup, has landed himself behind bars.
Australind has narrowly managed to keeps its Australia Day citizenship ceremony with councillors from the Shire of Harvey debating to axe one of of their yearly ceremonies.
Craig Duncan
South West breweries are donating beer to support the annual Governor’s Benefit Ball.
Jack Robinson’s wait to compete for surfing’s world championship is set to drag into next week due to slow surf at Fiji’s Cloudbreak.
The 2025 edition of the Cape to Cape MTB event will launch with a kids race which will raise funds for the Margaret River Off Road Cycling Association and Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Busselton took part in Mental Health First Aid Day, aiming to raise awareness for courses training individuals to become Mental Health First Aiders.
