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vaccine roll-outBunbury nurse gets first country vaccine in WA

A Bunbury nurse has become the first front-line health worker outside the metro area to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Jackson Barrett

Janene Naude administering the Pfizer vaccine to senior nurse Amber Hargans at Bunbury Regional Hospital.

pump track on the wayBMX track plan for Peppy Grove Beach

Ailish Delaney

Sex chargesSouth West man facing child & animal sex charges

A South West man is accused of having sexual intercourse with an animal and indecently dealing with and attempting to rape a seven-year-old boy whom he also possessed explicit images and video of.

Jackson Barrett

international women’s dayCelebrate Bunbury women at IWD events

South West residents are gearing up to celebrate the powerful women in Bunbury’s community and all of their achievements on Monday for International Women’s Day.

Ailish Delaney

ibiza partyGallery: Downtown Festival ends on a Spanish high note

Centenary Gardens was transformed into a world of colour, music and fun on Sunday as families and friends enjoyed the sounds of Ibiza at the final Downtown Music Festival.

Ailish Delaney

movies by moonlightGallery: Eaton movie night classic tale a big winner

Families and friends settled in along the Eaton Foreshore on Friday night for an evening of fun and relaxation at Movies by Moonlight.

Ailish Delaney

council decisionBunbury lighthouse dimmed

A Bunbury hotel owner has been left feeling “dejected” and “disappointed” following a decision made at last week’s Bunbury City Council meeting.

Nicolette Barbas

Capsule mysterySchool captivated by capsule lost to time

Residents of Collie have been captivated by a strange disappearance at Amaroo Primary School.

Jackson Barrett

friendship flies highBarking Gecko Theatre’s fairytale comes to BREC

Featuring three characters and a magical flying home, HOUSE is a heartfelt, hilarious tale of friendship and belonging.

Tribute for MickMcGowan’s tribute to departing ‘legend’

As the political career of local favourite and Collie-Preston MLA Mick Murray comes to a close, Premier Mark McGowan has paid tribute to his long-time colleague.

Builders expoBuilding expo to feature experts

Bunbury will play host to the South West Home Builders Expo this weekend, with stallholders and future home builders from across the State set to flock to the Hotel Lord Forrest on Saturday.

gnome wayDardanup priest is left gnomeless

A South West priest is praying for the return of his two favourite gnomes which were taken from his home during a recent plant sale fundraiser.

Nicolette Barbas

hot to trotBunbury cup race day re-fashioned

Bunbury Turf Club will be on show this weekend as it hosts one of the biggest days on the city’s calendar.

Nicolette Barbas

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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

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Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. WATCH the exclusive seven-part true crime series on Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie and the dark reality of WA’s underworld.

Ben Harvey

Everything you need to knowBikie gangs: The definitive guide to WA’s underbelly

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Regional News

Parent concernedBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

The Department of Education confirmed an incident had taken place at recess time today, and said a boy, age not confirmed, had been taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Sam Jones

‘Grossly negligent’‘Idiot’ driver jailed for girl’s Esperance party death

A 21-year-old apprentice baker who was angry and ‘trying to frighten’ bystanders when he ploughed his high-powered car into partygoers, killing a teenage girl, has been jailed.

Emily Moulton

big life changeWake-up spurs Collie mum’s health fix

A harsh wake-up call helped change the course of one Collie mother’s life — and now she wants to raise awareness about preventable health problems in Aboriginal communities to do the same for others.

Ailish Delaney

Exmouth tragedyWhat is a microlight? Expert on Exmouth crash aircraft

Microlights, similar to the one well-liked couple Mal Watt and Samantha Nuttall were flying in when they were tragically killed this week, have recently grown to popularity in Australia.

the bunno bunchMeet the women who led Bunbury through COVID

Hear from ten inspirational women who helped Bunbury sail through the chaos of 2020 and learn how they ‘choose to challenge’ ahead of International Women’s Day.

Leadership forumTrailblazers join ACCI for International Women’s Day

A trailblazing Air Commodore, a hostage survivor and an accomplished leadership trainer will inspire locals at Centennial Stadium this International Women’s Day.

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Loyal Labor officer’s shock over ‘brutal’ sacking

A dedicated staffer who worked for Deputy Premier Roger Cook says she was sacked after suffering bullying, harassment and inappropriate comments about her disability within the Labor party.

John Flint

Perth bikie warsFace tatts tell inside story of bikie enforcer

When a Hells Angel made headlines for bashing Nick Martin at a bar soon before the Rebels boss was assassinated, the man was a mystery. But Dayne Brajkovich’s story is literally written on his face.

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High flyerSt John of God exec calls on dads to inspire daughters

Despite coming from country NSW and never having seen a family member go through university, Shirley Bowen’s dream of becoming a doctor was not once considered beyond the realms of possibility.

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Canberra rape victim’s Perth hotel hell

Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was left distressed in her Perth hotel during the 2019 election campaign just weeks after a colleague allegedly raped her in Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ office.

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