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Adam Ridgewell with the Vision Australia Blind Golf New South Wales Open trophy.

GOLFPremiumBusselton golfer on track for WA Blind Golf title

Busselton resident Adam Ridgewell has emerged as one of the State’s best blind golfers, collecting a string of titles this year. 

Madelin Hayes

Donnybrook's Lexi Lepidi during round seven of Bunbury & Districts Cricket Association women's first grade.

CricketPremiumDonnybrook dominate, Dalyellup and Marist take wins.

Donnybrook have thundered home with a very convincing win at Hay Park against the Eaton Bobtails in Sunday mornings clash, losing just one wicket in an outstanding run-chase. 

Will Corbett

Hay Park's Fida Hussain in action in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association men's 1st grade.

CricketHay Park resurge season, golden ducks galore in town.

Hay Park have broken a streak of tough losses and are back on the winners’ list, while six fell without runs at Forrest Park.

Will Corbett

The Leschenault Leisure Centre’s cafe will operate for the final time on November 29.

CAFE PremiumThe shire’s latest decision will close a cafe.

The Leschenault Leisure Centre’s cafe will trade for the final time in November following a recent Shire of Harvey recent decision to shut it down.

Rose Patane

Smoke smothering farmland in the Shire of Waroona during last year’s bushfires.

Fire SafetyPremiumSouth West residents urged to plan for bushfire season

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Water Corporation are both calling for South West Residents to best prepare for this upcoming bushfire season. 

Craig Duncan

The locked gated area where the pumps were kept at World Gym Australind.

THEFT PremiumWater pumps valued at about $25,000 stolen from new gym

Set to open later this month, World Gym Australind has been the target of a recent theft

Rose Patane

Willow Hardy at Surfers Point earlier this year chaired up the stairs by Leila Fraser and Olive Hardy.

surfingPremiumMargaret River surfers dominate honours list

Margaret River surfers have taken out the majority of the top honours in Surfing WA’s end-of-year gala awards.

Warren Hately

The 2024 IIF event had more than 300 people attending, with this year’s instalment set to be bigger and better.

INDUSTRIES UNITEPremiumInnovative Industries of the Future heads back to Bunbury.

The Innovative Industries of the Future event is heading back to Bunbury this month after a successful debut in 2024. 

Will Corbett

Bunbury Bulldogs three-time premiership winning coach Stephen Bilcich will leave the club for well deserved family time.

FOOTBALLPremiumSWFL set for new look after ten coaching changes so far

The 2026 SWFL season is set to look a little different, with an arsenal of coaching adjustments made over the off season. 

Will Corbett

MLC Steve Thomas awarding Max Kewish for his services to the sport in the South West.

CroquetPremiumBusselton croquet legend honoured with name on Honour Board

A long-time serving member of Busselton Croquet Club was honoured last month for his achievements and services for the sport in the South West.

Yousuf Shameel

Echo has stood outside the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery since 1994.

SCUTTLED SHIPPremiumBunbury Echo sunk in council meeting

Bunbury’s iconic ‘Echo’ has been sunk by the city council in Tuesday night’s ordinary council meeting, with the boat artwork to be deaccessioned from the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery before the years end. 

Will Corbett

Alf Mainstone selling poppies.

Remembrance DayPremiumPoppy a sign of hope for Vietnam veteran

For the past 45 years, Vietnam veteran Alf Mainstone has been standing outside the Bunbury Centrepoint carrying a box of poppies, selling to those honouring the fallen and served on the day of remembrance.

Yousuf Shameel

Jim Smith and Andy Richardson receive the meritorious award at a function in Sydney.

Life SaversPremiumLifesavers’ courage from 12 years ago finally recognised

Courageous efforts of two Bunbury surf lifesavers during a rescue mission in 2012 has been recognised and awarded at 2025 Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence.

Yousuf Shameel

Carnaby's cockatoos.

Federal Environment LawsPremiumConservation's argue new Environment Laws fail cockatoos

Cockatoo conservation remains a core concern for environmental groups, claiming the Federal Government's revamped nature laws “fail” to protect wildlife.

Craig Duncan

Mama Kin Spender are nominated for an ARIA award.

MUSICPremiumMama Kin Spender have been nominated for an ARIA award

Mama Kin Spender will be joining in on one of the biggest nights in the Australian music industry after being nominated for an ARIA award

Rose Patane

The WA College of Agriculture — Harvey class of 2025.

Class of 2025PremiumHarvey’s WA College of Agriculture farewells graduates

The South West’s leading agricultural school has bade a fond farewell to its class of 2025, celebrating standout students and lifelong memories.

Craig Duncan

The Remembrance Day ceremony in Bunbury.

Lest We ForgetPremiumSouth West communities fall silent on Remembrance Day

Communities across the South West have come out in force to pay their respects to service men and women this Remembrance Day

Staff Reporters

Members of the 10th Light Horse Brigade laid a wreath at the Remembrance Day Ceremony in Harvey.

Lest We ForgetPremiumHarvey falls silent on Remembrance Day

The Harvey community came out in force to pay their respects to servicemen and women last Tuesday, falling silent for Remembrance Day.

Craig Duncan

Father Wayne Bendotti raised more than $2600 for Alzheimer's WA.

DEMENTIA PremiumDonnybrook priest walks in memory of late father

Donnybrook priest Father Wayne Bendotti took part in the Walk to Remember on Sunday to honour his late father and all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Rose Patane

Hayden Reid moved to Perth to study physiotherapy,

UNIVERSITYPremiumRegional and rural students are still at a disadvantage

Attending university is the dream for many students but for those living in regional and rural areas, getting a degree isn’t always so simple

Rose Patane

Pullman Bunker Bay was inducted into the Hall of Fame after securing gold for three consecutive years at the WA Tourism Awards.

TOURISM AWARDSPremiumSouth West shines at WA Tourism Awards

The South West’s top tourism operators stole the spotlight at the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, with several local businesses taking home major honours

Madelin Hayes

A Broadwater man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly being involved in a fatal crash in Busselton last month.

CrimePremiumMan charged after ‘generous’ winemaker killed in crash

The 56-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly being involved in a crash that took the life of winemaker Sarah James-Martin. 

Craig Duncan

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam along with Yalyalup residents Nina Soddart and Moira Fyvie are calling for more bus services within the City of Busselton.

BUSSES FOR BUSSELTONBusselton residents call for bus services

Six months after calling for improved bus services in Busselton, residents of Yalyalup say they are still waiting for action

Madelin Hayes

It is likely the fire was caused by a faulty conveyor belt motor.

CAPEL FIREPremiumEmergency services fought Capel fire on Tuesday night.

Emergency fire service were called at 10pm on Tuesday night after a fire was reported at the Iluka Resources processing hub in Capel. 

Will Corbett