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Levi Broere took out first place amongst year 5-6 students for "VR Prison".

Young writersPremiumBunbury’s young writers recognised at awards night

Bunbury’s young writers were celebrated for their creativity last week at the History’s Mysteries Young Writers Competition.

Seth Carter

Conductor Asher Fisch last led the WA Symphony Orchestra at BREC in 2025.

OrchestraPremiumWASO returns to Bunbury for a second 2026 concert

The South West will be treated to a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony later this month, when the West Australian Symphony Orchestra hits town. 

Seth Carter

Beth Schilling signs autographs for fans.

FootballPremiumBeth Schilling returns after a year on the sidelines

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.

Jack Penniment

Harvey shire councillor Wendy Dickinson, shire president Michelle Campbell, singer John Standley (Johnny Jukebox) and deputy shire president Craig Carbone at the dinner dance held in celebration of the Brunswick Hall's 90th anniversary.

90TH ANNIVERSARY PremiumBrunswick Hall’s 90th birthday celebrations come to an end

Dinner and dancing brought people back to the Brunswick Hall at the weekend for the third and final event celebrating the hall’s 90th anniversary. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Harvey has launched a new online booking system for its venues and facilities.

BOOKING ONLINE PremiumHarvey shire launches new online booking system

A new online booking system has been launched by the Shire of Harvey for its community venues and facilities. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury Wildlife Park team leader Coni Zangari with Jezza the shingleback lizard and senior keeper Kirsty Barnes with Nicky the cockatoo.

WILDLIFEPremiumBunbury Wildlife Park celebrates 40 years of family fun

Bunbury’s beloved wildlife park celebrated four decades of conservation and family fun on Monday, and is looking forward to celebrating many more years. 

Hayley Primmer

The Tronox Spring Out Festival is looking to add a Fancy Dress Parade to its fixture this year.

Time to Celebrate PremiumTronox Spring Out returns with a twist for 2026

The annual Tronox Spring Festival will return to the Eaton Foreshore on a new date, to take advantage of the spring time weather.  

Seth Cooper Carter

Boyanup Hockey Club were crowned 2026 South West Hockey League women's champions.

HockeyPremiumBoyanup women claim hat-trick of SWHL titles with narrow win

Boyanup have secured a hat-trick of South West Hockey League women’s premierships after holding off a late Marist charge to win Saturday’s grand final 2-1.

Jack Penniment

Marist claimed the South West Hockey League men’s premiership.

HockeyPremiumMarist spoil Boyanup’s party with grand final win

Marist have claimed the South West Hockey League men’s premiership after overcoming Boyanup 4-2 in an entertaining grand final on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Eaton Boomers were crowned South West Netball Football League champions.

NetballPremiumEaton claim SWNFL premiership with final-term onslaught

Eaton have secured their third South West Netball Football League premiership after defeating two-time reigning premiers Mercy-Leschenault-Collie by eight goals in Saturday’s grand final. 

Jack Penniment

Bunbury's Kynan Pridmore celebrates kicking the opening goal with Dylan Heasman.

FootballPremiumBunbury secure grand final date after commanding win

Bunbury have secured the last spot in this years South West Football League grand final with a commanding 41-point win over Donnybrook in Sunday’s preliminary final. 

Jack Penniment

HBL's Emma Faulkner celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumHBL women secure first ever place in grand final

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have ticked off another club milestone with their women’s team reaching their first ever South West Football League grand final.

Jack Penniment

Representatives from the South West men's sheds were keen to check out the timbers salvaged during the demolition of the former Port of Bunbury Outer Harbour service jetty.

Historic donationPremiumBunbury jetty timber donated to South West men’s sheds

The timber of a 60-year-old jetty from the South West’s largest port will be given a new lease on life, after being donated to men’s sheds across the region. 

Craig Duncan

2026 Hayward medallist Busselton's Mitch Tenardi and Harvey-Brunswick-Leshenault's Nola Marino medallist Trinity Brown.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Mitch Tenardi and Trinity Brown secure top honours

Mitch Tenardi and Trinity Brown have capped outstanding South West Football League seasons by taking home the competition’s two premier individual awards on Friday night.

Jack Penniment

The Shire of Harvey's Reconciliation Action Plan has been officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN PremiumHarvey shire’s Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed

The Harvey shire has celebrated a milestone moment after its Reconciliation Action Plan was officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. 

Rose Patane

Boyanup's Casey Jones in last year’s grand final.

HockeyPremiumBoyanup looking to continue run of dominance over SWHL women

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. 

Jack Penniment

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.

BRINGING HOME GOLDPremiumBunbury student returns home from international competition

A South West student has returned home with gold after representing Australia at the 2026 International Earth Science Olympiad. 

Rose Patane

Marist are looking to break the dominant run of Boyanup in the South West Hockey League.

HockeyPremiumMen’s hockey grand final is set to be a clash of the titans

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. 

Jack Penniment

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.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY AWARDS PremiumSouth West fire control officer recognised for service

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. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury's Haydn Busher celebrates one of his five goals.

FootballPremiumBulldogs and Dons looking to secure last grand final spot

Bunbury and Donnybrook are set for a mammoth South West Football League preliminary final date on Sunday, coming in off different results.

Jack Penniment

World record holders Ashwin Basil Eldhose, 10, and Alphy Basil Eldhose, 12.

Out of this worldPremiumBunbury siblings newly minted Guinness world record holders

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.

Craig Duncan

Artist Kimberly Rose-Jones' piece Legacy will be displayed in the Modernised Custodians exhibition.

NEW EXHIBITION PremiumNew exhibition in Northcliffe to open at the weekend

A new exhibition launching in Northcliffe at the weekend will explore the relationship between humans, technology and nature.

Rose Patane

Cancer Council WA's mascot Crunchy.

HEALTHY EATING PremiumNew initiative encourages healthy eating and sports events

Primary schools across the State are being encouraged to crunch, cheer and celebrate vegetables as part of Cancer Council WA’s newest campaign. 

Rose Patane

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns with the new lights at Glen Huon Reserve.

Shining BrightPremiumDardanup’s Glen Huon Reserve gets new 200-lux light towers

Dardanup’s Glen Huon Reserve has four new 200-lux light towers as part of an $850,000 State Government election commitment. 

Craig Duncan