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            <title><![CDATA[FAWNA blindsided by State’s decision to build regional wildlife hospital despite years of advocacy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[While excited to see the South West receive WA’s first dedicated regional wildlife hospital, wildlife rescue volunteers claim to have been cut out of discussions despite their years of advocacy. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[A mock-up of FAWNA’s planned South West wildlife hospital.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West market has been recognised for its efforts in waste and sustainability]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A South West market has been recognised for its efforts to help lead the war against waste across the State. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Milligan's Joanne Flatt, Crystal Mather and Natalie Margetts, City of Bunbury's Joanne Walker,  Milligan chief executive Sonja Cahill and City of Bunbury's Sam Uru and  Margaret Macindoe at the 2026 WasteSorted Awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Margaret River and Yallingup Boardriders secure place at next year’s grand final in Queensland]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Margaret River have secured back-to-back Australian Boardriders Battle WA Regional Qualifier titles, with Yallingup also booking their place at next year’s national final.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Margaret River's Willow Hardy.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busselton’s Tallwood Custom Built Homes takes top honour at Regional Western Australian Housing Awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Busselton builder has sweeped the competition at the 2026 HIA Regional Western Australian Housing Awards coming home with 7 of the 18 awards. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seth Carter]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Burnside residence has earned Tallwood Custom Built Homes the highest honour at the 2026 awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Newton Moore Senior High School embraced history this week, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A South West High School has embraced history this week, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC, with a full day of celebrations between students, staff, and family.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seth Carter]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Newton Moore Senior High School students proudly celebrated their culture.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prestigious art awards to return to the South West in 2027]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Collie Art Prize will return to the South West in 2027, with entries for the exhibition set to open in October. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Boyup Brook artist Lori Pensini won the 2025 Collie Art Prize for her piece Bare Earth.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[“Breaking Point”: WA Police Union calls on State Government to address South West housing challenges ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A WA Police Union spokesperson is calling for the State Government to “stand up and listen” as housing challenges reach “breaking point” for the South West police force. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[WA Police Union spokesperson Simone Taplin is concerned about the impact of staffing shortages on community safety.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family given one month to remove personal items from their loved one’s grave, or have their belongings binned]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Families with loved ones at a South West cemetery have been given less than a month to remove personal items from their graves or have their belongings binned. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hayley Primmer]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Linda’s sister Jaimie Jones and son Marcos McDonald.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boyanup feel sense of relief after securing hat-trick of SWHL women’s premierships ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Boyanup have secured a hat-trick of South West Hockey League women’s premierships after holding off a determined Marist side to win Saturday’s grand final 2-1 at Bunbury Hockey Stadium.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Boyanup celebrate an Eliana White goal.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[All went to plan for Marist in thrilling SWHL men’s grand final win over the two-time reigning premiers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Marist have claimed the South West Hockey League men’s premiership after overcoming Boyanup 4-2 in Saturday’s grand final at Bunbury Hockey Stadium.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/all-went-to-plan-for-marist-in-thrilling-swhl-mens-grand-final-win-over-the-two-time-reigning-premiers-c-22863104</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Marist's Zac Frankie celebrates a goal.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preparation was the key to Eaton Boomer’s SWNFL grand final success ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Eaton claimed its third South West Netball Football League premiership after defeating two-time reigning premiers Mercy-Leschenault-Collie by eight goals in Saturday night’s grand final.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[MLC's Serena Nandapi and Eaton's Sheridan Duke compete for the ball.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Lions on the hunt for three-peat while Tigers are back in the fight for colts premiership after 20 years]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault are hunting a three-peat of South West Football League colts premierships, while South Bunbury are looking for their first in over 20 years. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-lions-on-the-hunt-for-three-peat-while-tigers-are-back-in-the-fight-for-colts-premiership-after-20-years-c-22863083</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[South Bunbury's Zenon Parsons and Kade Adams celebrate their ticket into the grand final.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Bunbury and HBL are ready for bumper reserves grand final after tight semifinal battle two weeks ago]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault will meet in Saturday’s South West Football League reserves grand final, with both teams coming off disappointing ends to the 2025 season. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Harvey-Brunswick-Leshenault's Jacoby Parfitt looks for a teammate downfield.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: HBL are looking to create club history with first women’s premiership this weekend]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[History is upon Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault this Saturday, with the club reaching maiden South West Football League women’s grand final against Busselton.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[HBL celebrate a Maya Goudard goal duing the opening term.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Busselton hoping to reverse their fate from last year’s grand final fresh from a week off]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Busselton were on the wrong side of last years South West Football League grand final result, having gone down in one of the all time greatest deciders against South Bunbury by a solitary point.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-busselton-hoping-to-reverse-their-fate-from-last-years-grand-final-fresh-from-a-week-off-c-22878243</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Busselton's Liam Creighton celebrates a goal.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: It’s been a long road to get to this weekend’s grand final for Bunbury, says coach Troy Hollands]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury are looking to break a six year drought at the top of the South West Football League with a long journey taken to set the team up for this Saturday’s grand final against Busselton.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-its-been-a-long-road-to-get-to-this-weekends-grand-final-for-bunbury-says-coach-troy-hollands-c-22863098</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:37:28 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Bunbury's Aidan Clarke celebrates kicking the winning goal against South Bunbury in round 21.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Nola Marino medallist Trinity Brown surprised to have been honoured with league’s top gong]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Trinity Brown has claimed her second Nola Marino Medal for the SWFL women’s best and fairest, capping an outstanding season by becoming the first Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault player to win award.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:31:33 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[2026 Nola Marino medallist Trinity Brown.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[EPA considers assessment of Yallingup sand mine after almost 400 public comments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Environmental Protection Authority is determining whether or not to assess a sand mine proposal in Yallingup after it received nearly 400 public comments. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Busselton ready for the fight in grand final to complete undefeated season against HBL]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Busselton will enter the 2026 South West Football League women’s grand final as favourites but the side is not underestimating their opponents in Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Busselton celebrate a goal against HBL in the semifinal.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Historian Tom Wenman pushes to protect ancient fossils in Augusta]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Margaret River historian is calling for ugent action to protect ancient fossils in Augusta, warning the site is being destroyed before the public has had a chance to understand its significance. 
]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/historian-tom-wenman-pushes-to-protect-ancient-fossils-in-augusta-c-22873422</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:22:46 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Margaret River historian and prospector Tom Wenman at the 20,000-year-old fossil site in Augusta.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busselton apprentice Georgia Shinnick has shown she is above the rest, winning a Statewide award ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Busselton apprentice has shown she is above the rest, winning a State wide award ceremony. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/busselton-apprentice-georgia-shinnick-has-shown-she-is-above-the-rest-winning-a-statewide-award--c-22868969</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hayley Primmer]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[WA apprentice of the year Georgia Shinnick.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[New and improved critical care helicopter service takes to the skies with the South West to wait until 2027]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[South West has to wait until 2027 to benefit from a new service being rolled out north of Perth this week, which will see two more health care professionals onboard the State’s emergency rescue helicopters.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/new-and-improved-critical-care-helicopter-service-takes-to-the-skies-with-the-south-west-to-wait-until-2027-c-22872650</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hayley Primmer]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:53:46 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[RAC Rescue emergency service helicopter.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Mitch Tenardi secures first Hayward Medal after two second place finishes but focus is on grand final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mitch Tenardi ended his run of being the bridesmaid after securing his first Hayward Medal at the South West Football League awards night on Friday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-mitch-tenardi-secures-first-hayward-medal-after-two-second-place-finishes-but-focus-is-on-grand-final-c-22863099</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:28:57 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Busselton’s Mitch Tenardi is the 2026 Hayward medallist.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Taste the garden at Wayfinder’s new sustainable Cowaramup winery and restaurant]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For diners at Cowaramup’s newest winery, the journey from paddock to plate is only a few steps away.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/taste-the-garden-at-wayfinders-new-sustainable-cowaramup-winery-and-restaurant-c-22873588</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Wayfinder's farm has already grown plenty of seasonal produce.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Matt Corby to bring soulful sound and a few surprises to Margaret River’s Good Day Sunshine Festival]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby will bring his soulful sounds to Margaret River next month, headlining Good Day Sunshine Festival with a few surprises in tow. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/matt-corby-to-bring-soulful-sound-and-a-few-surprises-to-margaret-rivers-good-day-sunshine-festival-c-22873567</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Matt Corby will head to Margaret River next month to headline Good Day Sunshine Festival. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School a finalist for two excellence gongs in upcoming 2026 Education Awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School, in Glen Iris is a finalist in two categories, excellence in cultural responsiveness, and excellence in teaching and learning in the primary school sector.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/djidi-djidi-aboriginal-school-a-finalist-for-two-excellence-gongs-in-upcoming-2026-education-awards-c-22871721</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hayley Primmer]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Students from Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School experience hands-on learning. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chorus of concern echoes over changes to visa processing priorities, claiming regions will be hit hard]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Opposition leaders are joining a chorus of concern over changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities, claiming the South West will be hit hard by rural workforce changes. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/chorus-of-concern-echoes-over-changes-to-visa-processing-priorities-claiming-regions-will-be-hit-hard-c-22874728</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Concerns are growing for the availability of agricultural workers due to changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSWFL: Kojonup finish dominant season with massive grand final win over Bridgetown ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Kojonup capped off their undefeated 2026 Lower South West Football League season in style with a commanding 84-point grand final win over Bridgetown in Saturday’s decider.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/manjimup-bridgetown-times/lswfl-kojonup-finish-dominant-season-with-massive-grand-final-win-over-bridgetown--c-22868630</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[2026 LSWFL premiers Kojonup Cougars.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beth Schilling returns after a year on the sidelines while Charli Wicksteed and Indiana West find AFLW wins]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury’s Beth Schilling returned to West Coast’s AFLW side for the first time in more than a year at the weekend as the Eagles secured their first win of the season.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/bunbury-herald/beth-schilling-returns-after-a-year-on-the-sidelines-while-charli-wicksteed-and-indiana-west-find-aflw-wins-c-22867851</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Beth Schilling signs autographs for fans. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West shire receives official endorsement of Reconciliation Action Plan ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Harvey shire has celebrated a milestone moment after its Reconciliation Action Plan was officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/south-west-shire-receives-official-endorsement-of-reconciliation-action-plan--c-22841748</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:25:05 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Shire of Harvey's Reconciliation Action Plan has been officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Second round of live sheep export phase-out supply chain capacity program grants released]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Millions of dollars have been awarded to more than 100 producers across WA’s sheep regions ahead of the approaching deadline to ban live sheep exports from Australia in May 2028.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/countryman/politics/second-round-of-live-sheep-export-phase-out-supply-chain-capacity-program-grants-released-c-22855332</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Georgia Campion]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Brookton sheep producer Murray Hall and Minister for Agriculture Jackie Jarvis. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[No lanes, no limits as Busselton Jetty Swim prepares for more than 6000 swimmers in 2027]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Busselton Jetty Swim is set to welcome a record number of swimmers to Geographe Bay in February, with more than 6000 participants expected for the event’s 32nd edition.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/busselton-dunsborough-times/no-lanes-no-limits-as-busselton-jetty-swim-prepares-for-more-than-6000-swimmers-in-2027-c-22846850</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Swimmers at the 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Margaret River to host WA’s first regional wildlife hospital with $1.5 million of funding announced]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Margaret River is set to host WA’s first dedicated regional wildlife hospital with the State Government today announcing $1.5 million of funding to establish a new state of the art facility. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/margaret-river-to-host-was-first-regional-wildlife-hospital-with-15-million-of-funding-announced-c-22846824</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The State Government has announced $1.5 million in funding for the new regional hospital which will soon open in Margaret River.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busselton great-grandfather wins $652,714 in Saturday Lotto after ignoring Lotterywest calls]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A busy great-grandfather ignored calls from an unfamiliar number for weeks before discovering he had won more than $650,000 in Saturday Lotto.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/lotto/busselton-great-grandfather-wins-652714-in-saturday-lotto-after-ignoring-lotterywest-calls-c-22848744</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Troy de Ruyter]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[A busy great-grandfather ignored calls from an unfamiliar number for weeks before discovering he had won more than $650,000 in Saturday Lotto.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West community radio stations revealed as national award finalists ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two South West community radio stations have been revealed as finalists for national awards recognising people, programs and stations across Australia’s broadcasting sector. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/south-west-community-radio-stations-revealed-as-national-award-finalists--c-22845888</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Harvey Community Radio 96.5FM team outside the station's first home at 72 Young Street in Harvey.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boyanup looking to continue dominance over South West Hockey League women’s with Marist in the way]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Boyanup are looking to add to their run of dominace over the South West Hockey League women’s competition with Marist standing in their way of glory. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/boyanup-looking-to-continue-dominance-over-south-west-hockey-league-womens-with-marist-in-the-way-c-22845144</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Boyanup's Casey Jones in last year’s grand final.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Augusta Abalones break 30-year drought with narrow win in Onshore Cup grand final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Augusta Abalones have broken a lengthy Onshore Cup drought in Saturday’s grand final, with a narrow two-point win over Busselton Bombers.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/augusta-abalones-break-30-year-drought-with-narrow-win-in-onshore-cup-grand-final-c-22844182</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Augusta Abalones snapped a 30-year Onshore Cup premiership drought.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West student recognised with gold at International Earth Science Olympiad ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A South West student has returned home with gold after representing Australia at the 2026 International Earth Science Olympiad. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/south-west-student-recognised-with-gold-at-international-earth-science-olympiad--c-22842961</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Bunbury Catholic College Year 12 student Mali Hart, 17, represented Australia at the International Earth Science Olympiad in August where she received gold, silver and bronze medals.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: The five leading contenders profiled ahead of the 2026 Nola Marino Medal count]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2026 Nola Marino Medal being awarded on Friday night, Jack Penniment takes a look at five of the leading contenders for the South West Football League women’s best and fairest award.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-the-five-leading-contenders-profiled-ahead-of-the-2026-nola-marino-medal-count-c-22841195</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Beth Beckett looks to handball.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Five contenders for the 2026 Hayward Medal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ahead of Friday night’s Hayward Medal count, Jack Penniment takes a look at five of the leading contenders for the South West Football League men’s best and fairest award.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-five-contenders-for-the-2026-hayward-medal-c-22836247</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Bunbury's Aidan Clarke is a major chance at taking home this year’s Hayward Medal.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[MLC aiming for back-to-back South West netball titles with Eaton looking to take down the champs ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mercy-Leschenault-Collie will chase a third straight South West Netball Football League premiership when they meet Eaton in Saturday night’s grand final.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/mlc-aiming-for-back-to-back-south-west-netball-titles-with-eaton-looking-to-take-down-the-champs--c-22836239</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[MLC’s Jessica Repacholi and Eaton’s Natasha Zappia during last year’s qualifying final. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West Hockey League men’s grand final is set to be a clash of the titans between Boyanup and Marist]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The South West Hockey League’s men’s premiership will see Marist and Boyanup face off in what is set to be a clash of the titans. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/south-west-hockey-league-mens-grand-final-is-set-to-be-a-clash-of-the-titans-between-boyanup-and-marist-c-22836236</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Marist are looking to break the dominant run of Boyanup in the South West Hockey League. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: HBL confident they can put together a third strong performance in preliminary final date with Bunbury]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Undefeated Busselton received a scare from Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault in their semifinal clash on Sunday but the minor premiers prevailed and booked their spot in the women’s grand final.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-hbl-confident-they-can-put-together-a-third-strong-performance-in-preliminary-final-date-with-bunbury-c-22836219</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[HBL skipper Zoe Roberts streams out of fullback.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West bush fire control officer honoured with prestigious award ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A South West chief bush fire control officer received a major honour at the weekend, recognising him for decades of service and dedication to protecting communities around the State. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/south-west-bush-fire-control-officer-honoured-with-prestigious-award--c-22835418</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Shire of Dardanup’s chief fire control officer Chris Hynes won the Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award at the 2026 Western Australian Fire and Emergency Service Awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busselton swimming and basketball groups call for major facilities overhaul ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Calls are mounting for major sporting infrastructure in the City of Busselton, with swimming and basketball groups warning a lack of facilities is holding back participation and elite competition. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/busselton-swimming-and-basketball-groups-call-for-major-facilities-overhaul--c-22846099</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Swimming Women members Alison Trovato, Anna Bogachova, Penny Feguson, Hayley Bullimore, Katie Masters and Gail Parsons with Vasse MLA Libby Mettam.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Bunbury and Donnybrook both confident they can secure the last spot in the grand final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury and Donnybrook are set for a mammoth South West Football League preliminary final date on Sunday, coming in off different results.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-bunbury-and-donnybrook-both-confident-they-can-secure-the-last-spot-in-the-grand-final-c-22836207</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Bunbury's Haydn Busher celebrates one of his five goals.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West footballers showcase their skills in West Coast Next Generation Academy curtain-raiser]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Eight talented South West footballers got the chance to showcase their skills on an AFLW stage when they represented the West Coast Eagles in a Next Generation Academy curtain-raiser.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/south-west-footballers-showcase-their-skills-in-west-coast-next-generation-academy-curtain-raiser-c-22836251</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Eight talented South West footballers recently represented the West Coast Eagles Football Club through the Next Generation Academy program.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Busselton fight away demons of the past to secure place in grand final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Busselton are no stranger to close finishes in big finals over recent years, with a three and one-point heartbreaking loss in last years semi and grand final to South Bunbury.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-busselton-fight-away-demons-of-the-past-to-secure-place-in-grand-final-c-22841933</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Busselton coach Matt Jamieson chats to his team at quarter-time.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bunbury siblings Ashwin Basil Eldhose and Alphy Basil Eldhose each secure Guinness world record]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury siblings Ashwin Basil Eldhose and Alphy Basil Eldhose have each secured a Guinness world record, one for naming US Presidents and another for naming constellations. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/bunbury-siblings-ashwin-basil-eldhose-and-alphy-basil-eldhose-each-secure-guinness-world-record-c-22844617</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:56:36 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[World record holders Ashwin Basil Eldhose, 10, and Alphy Basil Eldhose, 12.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[New South West black cockatoo recovery working group to be formed to drive conservation of iconic birds]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A team of conservation champions with the goal of protecting one of WA’s most iconic birds is set to be assembled, with the South West’s leading conservation group leading the charge. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/new-south-west-black-cockatoo-recovery-working-group-to-be-formed-to-drive-conservation-of-iconic-birds-c-22844615</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:14:04 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[New South West black cockatoo recovery working group to be formed to drive conservation of iconic birds.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ongoing citizen science project sees some success with possum counts rising in this year’s Ringtail Tally]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An ongoing citizen science project looking at the health of one of the South West’s cutest residents has seen some success this year, with possum counts rising in this year’s Ringtail Tally. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/ongoing-citizen-science-project-sees-some-success-with-possum-counts-rising-in-this-years-ringtail-tally-c-22845482</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:44:25 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Western Ringtail Possums are critically endangered marsupials endemic to the South West of WA.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[New adventure lodge opens to guests in Collie]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Collie’s new Voltage Lodge started welcoming guests in August, welcoming adventure seekers to the reimagined 90-year-old Collie Co-op storeroom building. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/new-adventure-lodge-opens-to-guests-in-collie-c-22844612</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The new Voltage Lodge in Collie.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West duo Reuben Ginbey and Brady Hough rewarded for strong West Coast seasons at club’s best and fairest]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[South West footballers Reuben Ginbey and Brady Hough have been recognised for impressive seasons at West Coast’s John Worsfold Medal night.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/south-west-duo-reuben-ginbey-and-brady-hough-rewarded-for-strong-west-coast-seasons-at-clubs-best-and-fairest-c-22836306</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:35:25 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Reuben Ginbey was awarded the Chris Mainwaring Medal as the Eagles’ best clubman. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cowaramup potter Matt Almera showcases South Korean and West Australian style for Open Studios]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After almost 20 years as a tattoo artist, pottery began as a new creative outlet for Cowaramup artist Matt Almera.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/cowaramup-potter-matt-almera-showcases-south-korean-and-west-australian-style-for-open-studios-c-22842312</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Cowaramup artist Matt Almera will showcase his pottery during Margaret River Region Open Studios.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Colin Pratt showcases the ancient art of encaustic design during Margaret River Open Studios]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For Colin Pratt, a chance encounter in England more than 20 years ago sparked a fascination with one of the world’s oldest art techniques. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/colin-pratt-showcases-the-ancient-art-of-encaustic-design-during-margaret-river-open-studios-c-22842298</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Colin Pratt will showcase his encaustic art during Margaret River Region Open Studios.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Creativity runs in the family for Open Studios with Helga Seward and Inessa Brock ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Creativity runs in the family for this year’s Margaret River Region Open Studios, when mother-daughter artist duo Helga Seward and Inessa Brock open the doors to their home studio. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/creativity-runs-in-the-family-for-open-studios-with-helga-seward-and-inessa-brock--c-22841738</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Margaret River artists Helga Seward and Inessa Brock are preparing to welcome guests for Margaret River Region Open Studios.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exhibition showcasing works from regional WA artists to open in Northcliffe ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new exhibition launching in Northcliffe at the weekend will explore the relationship between humans, technology and nature. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/exhibition-showcasing-works-from-regional-wa-artists-to-open-in-northcliffe--c-22840739</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Artist Kimberly Rose-Jones' piece Legacy will be displayed in the Modernised Custodians exhibition. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cancer Council WA launches the Great Carnival Crunch ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Primary schools across the State are being encouraged to crunch, cheer and celebrate vegetables as part of Cancer Council WA’s newest campaign. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/cancer-council-wa-launches-the-great-carnival-crunch--c-22839007</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Cancer Council WA's mascot Crunchy.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seven decades of football in Bridgetown has local legend Robert Doust reflect on an amazing journey]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For almost seven decades, football was at the heart of Robert Doust’s life.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/manjimup-bridgetown-times/seven-decades-of-football-in-bridgetown-has-local-legend-robert-doust-reflect-on-an-amazing-journey-c-22801666</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Robert Doust in his Bridgetown Bulldogs jumper.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental health assessment ordered for man accused of being armed with axe near Dunsborough Primary School ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A man allegedly armed with an axe who triggered a lockdown at Dunsborough Primary School has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/mental-health-assessment-ordered-for-man-accused-of-being-armed-with-axe-near-dunsborough-primary-school--c-22840245</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[A South West primary school was forced into lockdown when a man allegedly armed with an axe started acting aggressively towards the public on Friday morning.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ocean vistas and inland locales, Tamika Hogan welcomes visitors to her train carriage for Open Studios]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A restored 1950s Australian railway carriage found on Facebook Marketplace is Margaret River artist Tamika Hogan’s happy place.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/ocean-vistas-and-inland-locales-tamika-hogan-welcomes-visitors-to-her-train-carriage-for-open-studios-c-22835729</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Margaret River artist Tamika Hogan.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[In pictures: Dairy and beef producers gather at annual Farmwest Discovery event for a day of idea-sharing]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More than 20 dairy and beef producers gathered for a day of education, innovation, networking and idea-sharing at the 2026 Farmwest Discovery.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/countryman/news/in-pictures-dairy-and-beef-producers-gather-at-annual-farmwest-discovery-event-for-a-day-of-idea-sharing-c-22819305</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Pedelty]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Sharon Wyllie from Whicher Park Farm and Amy Scott from Gundagai Dairy.]]></caption>
                <credit><![CDATA[Countryman]]></credit>
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            <title><![CDATA[Iluka Visions exhibition returns to Bunbury Regional Art Gallery]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Artwork from South West secondary school students will once again be on show as Iluka Visions returns to the South West. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/iluka-visions-exhibition-returns-to-bunbury-regional-art-gallery-c-22811340</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Newton Moore Senior High School year 10 studentAngela Fucanan's artwork The Ocean Keeps at the 2026 Iluka Visions exhibition.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Waroona agricultural ambassador to represent the South West in State competition ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A young agricultural enthusiast from Waroona is set to represent the South West this month in a bid to win a prestigious award. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/waroona-agricultural-ambassador-to-represent-the-south-west-in-state-competition--c-22810392</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Waroona Agricultural Society’s Tegan Strobl will represent the South West at the Royal Agricultural Society of WA’s 2026 Rural Ambassador Award later this month. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Week two of women’s finals has grand final rematch with Donnybrook seeking revenge]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Donnybrook are seeking revenge for last years grand final defeat at the hands of Bunbury, with both sides geared up for a mammoth South West Football League women’s do-or-die semi-final clash. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-week-two-of-womens-finals-has-grand-final-rematch-with-donnybrook-seeking-revenge-c-22801671</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Donnybrook's Jessica Verbrugge.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leschenault boxing champion Lekeisha Pergoliti brings home bronze after success at 2026 Commonwealth Games]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Leschenault’s boxing champion, Lekeisha Pergoliti has returned home after a successful campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/leschenault-boxing-champion-lekeisha-pergoliti-brings-home-bronze-after-success-at-2026-commonwealth-games-c-22801659</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Leschenault boxing champion Lekeisha Pergoliti returned home with a bronze medal after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[E-bike advocates call for safe spaces and clearer rules after push to remove them from city centres]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Concern around the use of e-ridables in the South West have seen Vasse MLA Libby Mettam calling for a crackdown in regional centres, while advocacy groups call for better infrastructure and clearer rules.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/e-bike-advocates-call-for-safe-spaces-and-clearer-rules-after-push-to-remove-them-from-city-centres-c-22814088</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:45:49 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[WestCycle CEO Wayne Bradshaw on a specially designed cycle path.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basketballer Devan Craig has successful competition with the green and gold and world cup on the horizon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury basketballer Devan Craig lived out every sporting stars dream last week in representing their country on the world stage, and will get to the chance once again later this month at a world cup.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/basketballer-devan-craig-has-successful-competition-with-the-green-and-gold-and-world-cup-on-the-horizon-c-22801657</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Devan Craig dunks for Australia at the  under-23 FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League competition.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lewis Jetta heads home to Bunbury to premiere his new short film Life After Footy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury football legend Lewis Jetta will return to his hometown this Friday for the premiere of his new short film Life After Footy. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/lewis-jetta-heads-home-to-bunbury-to-premiere-his-new-short-film-life-after-footy-c-22807668</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Sydney and West Coast premiership player Lewis Jetta.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[International study calls into question Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre’s practice of feeding dolphins]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new international study has called into question the Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre’s practice of feeding dolphins, claiming it could lead to the total collapse of the region’s dolphin population.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/international-study-calls-into-question-bunbury-dolphin-discovery-centres-practice-of-feeding-dolphins-c-22811864</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:59:42 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Dolphins swimming in the waters surrounding Bunbury.]]></caption>
                <credit><![CDATA[Dolphin Discovery Centre]]></credit>
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            <title><![CDATA[Margaret River Senior High School extended their dominant run over the State at surfing titles]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Margaret River Senior High School has continued its remarkable reign over Western Australian school surfing, claiming the State title for an extraordinary 21st time.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/margaret-river-senior-high-school-extended-their-dominant-run-over-the-state-at-surfing-titles-c-22808744</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Margaret River Senior High School students with Surf Academy Coordinator Jay Baddock at 2026 Surfing WA Schools Titles.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Donnybrook aiming to finish South Bunbury’s reign over the competition in mammoth semifinal clash]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[South Bunbury kept their premiership defence alive with a gritty win over Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Sunday, but this weekend proves a much larger task for the two-time reigning champs.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-donnybrook-aiming-to-finish-south-bunburys-reign-over-the-competition-in-mammoth-semifinal-clash-c-22801662</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Donnybrook's Colby McDonald competes in the ruck against South Bunbury's Bodhi Nordahl in round 17.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Investigations are underway after a car fails to stop for South West police ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An investigation is under way by Australind police after a car failed to stop for police in the South West]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/investigations-are-underway-after-a-car-fails-to-stop-for-south-west-police--c-22810718</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Australind police are calling on the public’s assistance after a driver failed to stop for police in Dardanup. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bunbury Senior High School crowned the WA State champions after at Robotics Playoffs State Championship]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury Senior High School’s Robotics Team was crowned the Western Australian State champions after at the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs State Championship in Perth last month.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/bunbury-senior-high-school-crowned-the-wa-state-champions-after-at-robotics-playoffs-state-championship-c-22811534</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:18:51 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Bunbury Senior High School’s Robotics Team was crowned the Western Australian State champions after at the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs State Championship in Perth last month. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conservation Council of WA to host inaugural Regional Gathering in South West – Protect. Restore. Transform]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[WA’s leading conservation group is set to bring together environmental advocates and climate warriors this October, as part of a new event. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/environment/conservation-council-of-wa-to-host-inaugural-regional-gathering-in-south-west-protect-restore-transform-c-22811273</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Moons Crossing in the South West of WA. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busselton Caravan & Camping Show returns this September with free entry ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Busselton Caravan & Camping Show returns to Churchill Park this month, with outdoor enthusiasts able to browse the latest caravans, campers, motorhomes and gear alongside demonstrations and entertainment. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/busselton-caravan-camping-show-returns-this-september-with-free-entry--c-22810657</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Busselton Caravan & Camping Show is offering up free entry for the first time this year.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bunbury Bullet Alex Saffy takes home bronze at the Para Pan Pacific Championships]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury swimming product Alex Saffy has continued his rise on the international stage, claiming bronze in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Para Pan Pacific Championships.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/bunbury-bullet-alex-saffy-takes-home-bronze-at-the-para-pan-pacific-championships-c-22802010</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Alex Saffy secured bronze in the men's 100m butterfly at the Para Pan Pacific Championships in California.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Okie Fraser wins inaugural under-21 men’s Australian Shortboard Title with classy display]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Gnarabup surfer Okie Fraser has etched his name into Australian surfing history after becoming the inaugural under-21 men’s Australian Champion at the 2026 Australian Shortboard Titles in Wollongong.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/okie-fraser-wins-inaugural-under-21-mens-australian-shortboard-title-with-classy-display-c-22808796</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:21:23 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Okie Fraser was chaired off the beach after winning the under-21 title.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busselton-Sydney flights to take off after four-month hiatus]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Direct flights between Busselton and Sydney will return after a four month hiatus, bringing a welcome boost for South West tourism while putting renewed pressure on the region’s airport infrastructure. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/busselton-sydney-flights-to-take-off-after-four-month-hiatus-c-22806193</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Jetstar has resumed Busselton-Sydney flights. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup to investigate local firewood collection ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An investigation into the management of local firewood collection will soon begin in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup in response to concerns raised by a councillor. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/shire-of-donnybrook-balingup-to-investigate-local-firewood-collection--c-22808017</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Donnybrook-Balingup shire council has endorsed an investigation into the management of local firewood collection. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[New exhibition in Manjimup to showcase Noongar artist’s favourite memories ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Manjimup-born artist will soon get to share some of her fondest memories on country as part of a new exhibition.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/manjimup-bridgetown-times/new-exhibition-in-manjimup-to-showcase-noongar-artists-favourite-memories--c-22807748</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Holly Booth's artwork Dilbi (gum leaves) is one of about 28 of her pieces being showcased in her exhibition Painting my Country.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quirky car convoy wesCarpade to travel through South West and Great Southern for Camp Quality]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A colourful convoy of cars will pass through the South West and Great Southern as part of an eight-day rally for Australian children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/quirky-car-convoy-wescarpade-to-travel-through-south-west-and-great-southern-for-camp-quality-c-22807512</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[WesCarpade crew at Lucky Beach in Esperance.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup to request installation of public payphones with wi-fi]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup will ask Telstra to prioritise installing public payphones with wi-fi in several of its townsites. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/shire-of-donnybrook-balingup-to-request-installation-of-public-payphones-with-wi-fi-c-22806642</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cities join forces to create South West Sports Awards with nominations now open]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The time to honour the South West’s sporting hero’s is here, with nominations now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/manjimup-bridgetown-times/cities-join-forces-to-create-south-west-sports-awards-with-nominations-now-open-c-22805570</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Nominations are now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards with the South Western Times’ AJ (Tood) Buswell Sports Star of the Year award the ultimate prize. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[‘Incredibly moving’ candlelit vigil held for Nepal in Busselton]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As rescue efforts continue across Nepal, a candlelit vigil was held in Busselton on Monday night to honour victims of the devastating Himalayan floods. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/incredibly-moving-candlelit-vigil-held-for-nepal-in-busselton-c-22805402</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madelin Hayes]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Busselton community members turned out for a candlelit vigil on Monday night to honour flood victims across the Himilayan region.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bunbury to host immersive and tailored show for South West children living with disability ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new show coming to Bunbury this November aims to take South West kids, living with disability, on the adventure of a lifetime, through a personalised and tailored performance. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/bunbury-to-host-immersive-and-tailored-show-for-south-west-children-living-with-disability--c-22782189</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Wonderbox gives children the opportunity to enter an immersive multi-sensory wonderland.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Connor Wright crowned mountain bike world champion after dominant ride in Italy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Burekup cycling star Connor Wright has reached the summit of junior mountain biking, claiming a stunning gold medal and rainbow jersey at the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/connor-wright-crowned-mountain-bike-world-champion-after-dominant-ride-in-italy-c-22790280</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:26:22 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Connor Wright wins to become cross-country men's junior world champion.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Collie Business Connections event focuses on future economic development and tourism ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Helping shape the future directions of Collie’s economic development and tourism sector was the focus of a Business Connections event in town on August 19. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/collie-business-connections-event-focuses-on-future-economic-development-and-tourism--c-22780867</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Creating meaningful conversations around Collie’s future economic development and tourism was the focus of a recent Business Connections event in town. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Collie’s new community markets have come to life thanks to Synergy funding]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Collie’s new community markets have come to life thanks to Synergy funding. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/collies-new-community-markets-have-come-to-life-thanks-to-synergy-funding-c-22779846</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Collie Farmers Market was one of 13 projects supported through Synergy’s 2025 Collie small grants program.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett announced as new Eaton coach for 2027]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A two-time AFL premiership player is being handed the keys of the Eaton Football Club in 2027 aiming to see the Boomers hop back up the South West Football League ladder.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/richmond-premiership-player-marlion-pickett-announced-as-new-eaton-coach-for-2027-c-22778210</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Marlion Pickett kicks into the forward line.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West resident urges the community to stay safe on WA roads after losing a loved one ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A South West resident is urging the community to take road safety seriously following the tragic death of her partner from a road crash earlier this year. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/south-west-resident-urges-the-community-to-stay-safe-on-wa-roads-after-losing-a-loved-one--c-22776724</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[RAC staff Cosimo Figliomeni, Caris Hayes, Bec Stephens, Leigh-Chelle Kane and Michelle Ikin handing out yellow chrysanthemums from Wholesale Flowers Bunbury florist Danni White at Bunbury Forum to remind locals to slow down and smell the flowers as part of Rural Road Safety Month.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sod turning marks start of gallium production facility at Alcoa’s Wagerup alumina refinery ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[International and Australian Government representatives, industry partners and stakeholders gather at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery to mark the start of construction on a new gallium production plant.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/sod-turning-marks-start-of-gallium-production-facility-at-alcoas-wagerup-alumina-refinery--c-22774996</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose Patane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Sojitz Corporation Metals’ Katsunori Okada, Federal Industry and Innovation minister Tim Ayres, Japan’s Ministry of Economy representative Kazumi Nishikawa, Alcoa Wagerup operations manager Paul Kuczma, Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King, Alcoa Australia president Elsabe Muller, State Development Minister David Michael and Perth United States Consul General Colleen Altstock.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[MLC Eagles’ hunt for third straight premiership begins with semifinal date against Eaton]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mercy-Leschenault-Collie are gunning for a three-peat of South West Football Netball League titles, with their first assignment a date with Eaton this Saturday night.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/mlc-eagles-hunt-for-third-straight-premiership-begins-with-semifinal-date-against-eaton-c-22774706</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[MLC Eagles are looking for a hat-trick of SWFNL flags.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Two big clashes kick off first week of women’s finals with stars set on all sides]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bunbury’s historic chase for four South West Football League women’s premierships in a row begins with a semi-final clash with Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-two-big-clashes-kick-off-first-week-of-womens-finals-with-stars-set-on-all-sides-c-22774241</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Bunbury’s Ebony Bilcich celebrates a goal during the 2025 South West Football League women’s grand final.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[One of the SWFL’s champions hung up the boots on the weekend after an outstanding career ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the South West Football League’s most recent legends capped of an esteemed career with one final win on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/one-of-the-swfls-modern-day-greats-hung-up-the-boots-on-the-weekend-after-an-outstanding-career--c-22773995</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[SWFL legend Simon Moore being chaired off after his last game.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fremantle All Australian duo Murphy Reid and Shai Bolton heading to Bunbury for special event]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Fremantle stars Murphy Reid and Shai Bolton will bring some All Australian recognition with them when they appear at an event at Sanctuary Golf Course in Bunbury on Saturday ahead of the AFL finals.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/fremantle-all-australian-duo-murphy-reid-and-shai-bolton-heading-to-bunbury-for-special-event-c-22773913</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Fremantle stars Murphy Reid and Shai Bolton will bring some All Australian recognition with them when they appear at an event in Bunbury.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boyanup Hockey Club going for another clean sweep of the men’s and women’s SWHL competitions]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Boyanup Hockey Club will head into the South West Hockey League finals this weekend with both its men’s and women’s sides carrying strong premiership credentials.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/boyanup-hockey-club-going-for-another-clean-sweep-of-the-mens-and-womens-swhl-competitions-c-22765929</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Boyanup Hockey Club is going for another clean sweep of the men’s and women’s SWHL competitions. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWFL: Two mouthwatering finals clashes this weekend with everything on the line for four clubs]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The largest games of the South West Football League season are finally here, with the best teams fighting it out for premiership glory.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-western-times/swfl-two-mouthwatering-finals-clashes-this-weekend-with-everything-on-the-line-for-four-clubs-c-22774221</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Penniment]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Kevin Chitty celebrates a goal for South Bunbury.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[South West wineries shine at prestigious 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[South West wineries have shone at a prestigious wine event in Sydney last week, with a host of wineries from the Margaret River region coming home with gold. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/south-west/south-west-wineries-shine-at-prestigious-2026-sydney-royal-wine-show-c-22780865</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:28:27 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Winners of the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ben Small launches petition for upgrades to “under-resourced” and “under pressure” Margaret River Hospital]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Forrest’s Federal MP Ben Small has launched petition aiming to force upgrades to the “under-resourced” and “under pressure” Margaret River Hospital. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.swtimes.com.au/news/regional/ben-small-launches-petition-for-upgrades-to-under-resourced-and-under-pressure-margaret-river-hospital-c-22779939</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Duncan]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:03:18 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Forrest MP Ben Small has launched a petition aiming to force upgrades to the Margaret River Hospital.]]></caption>
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