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Ezra is a young reporter who moved to the South West in late 2024 after completing his journalism studies in Perth at Curtin University. He is passionate about community news, sports, science and the arts.

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A new measles case was identified in the South West.

MeaslesPremiumNew measles case in the SW

A new measles case has been identified in the South West, bringing the region’s total up to nine

Ezra Kaye

The Great Dunny Hunt is back.

The Great Dunny HuntPremiumPublic urged to find missing toilets in the Great Dunny Hunt

South West residents will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Great Dunny Hunt — to help find the region’s missing public toilets and add them to the national map.

Ezra Kaye

Two teenagers have been charged by Bunbury detectives following an alleged police chase in a stolen vehicle in the South West.

Police chasePremiumTwo teenagers charged after police chase in SW

Two teenagers have been charged by Bunbury detectives following an alleged police chase in a stolen vehicle in the South West in which it’s claimed an officer was bitten.

Ezra Kaye

Cleanaway was granted a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.

Toxic WastePremiumDEAG to appeal approval of toxic waste at Banskia Road tip

A Dardanup action group will appeal a decision made by authorities to allow toxic PFAS waste to be stored at a South West tip

Ezra Kaye

Cancer Council WA’s South West regional education officer Julie Rose said more than 10,000 students from schools across WA had embraced the Crunch and Move program.

Crunch and MovePremiumPrimary schools embrace healthy ‘Crunch and Move’ program

More than 10,000 students from schools across WA have embraced a program which helps kids get excited about eating more vegetables and moving their bodies

Ezra Kaye

Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd had been appointed as the contractor responsible for building the WA Government’s $7.8 million TAFE training facility in Collie.

TAFEPremiumSouth West contractor appointed to build new TAFE in Collie

The South West’s newest teaching facility is one step closer with a builder selected to take on the task. 

Ezra Kaye

The Conservation Council of WA has warned against the Coalition’s plan to build a nuclear reactor in Collie.

Federal election 2025PremiumCCWA warns against ‘dangerous’ Collie nuclear reactor

WA’s leading environmental organisation has warned against the Coalition’s “dangerous” nuclear proposal in the wake of the 39th anniversary of the worlds most devastating nuclear disaster. 

Ezra Kaye

Forrest’s Greens candidate Georgia Beardman, Labor’s Tabitha Dowding, independent Sue Chapman and the Liberals’ Ben Small.

Election 2025PremiumWho are you voting for in the election for Forrest?

With the Federal election only days away, eight candidates have lined up to claim South West’s seat of Forrest.

Sofia Fimognari, Craig Duncan and Ezra Kaye

Cleanaway was granted a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.

Toxic PFAS wastePremiumDWER grants licence for PFAS waste storage at Banskia Rd tip

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has granted Cleanaway a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.

Ezra Kaye

466g of bagged cannabis was allegedly found at a property in College Grove.

Drug BustPremiumTwo men charged by WA Police after drug busts in the SW

Two men have been charged by WA Police after significant quantities of drugs were seized from two properties in the South West

Ezra Kaye

The Bussell Highway duplication was temporarily opened over the Easter long weekend.

Bussell Highway DuplicationPremiumBussell Highway duplication opening to be short lived

The long awaited opening of the Bussell Highway duplication will be short lived, as lane closures and speed reductions are set to be reinstated after the April school holidays

Ezra Kaye

Time for voters to have their say.

Federal electionPremiumWho are the candidates for Forrest in the Federal election?

With Federal election day looming on Saturday, eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to contest the seat of Forrest in the South West

Sofia Fimognari and Ezra Kaye