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National Volunteer Week PremiumVolunteer Week celebrates our unsung heroes

Behind the scenes of every event, community group or even every footy match, are the South West’s unsung heroes, volunteers making a big difference by giving their time and effort to help their community.

Jacinta Cantatore

Q&A sessionPremiumBunbury’s burning questions answered at Budget breaky

The business and industry heavyweights of the Bunbury area attended a breakfast last week to discuss the 2022-23 State Budget, as well as what is in store for businesses and the wider community. 

Luke McPherson

football Fast-starting Lions maul Bulls to retain Bottlemart Cup

A fast-starting Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault mauled the Harvey Bulls at home on Saturday to earn their first win of the season and in the process retain the Bottlemart Cup.

Luke McPherson

Drive-In-Drive-OutPremiumAlbemarle reveals plans for worker camp in Binningup

Global lithium giant Albemarle has revealed plans to build a FIFO-style camp in the beachside haven of Binningup, which would house up to 1000 workers and ease pressure on the South West housing market.

Jacinta Cantatore

Contract renewalPremiumSt John of God to continue providing drug counselling

A community alcohol and drug counselling service is set to continue operations throughout the region for at least the next five years.

Carly Laden

Wallam WatchHarvey sharpshooter solid contributor despite four-goal loss

A look at how Harvey’s Donnell Wallam fared in round nine of Suncorp Super Netball 2022.

Carly Laden

AFL WatchPremiumManjimup’s Pickett offered ban over bump

A look at how the South West’s AFL stars have fared in round nine of the 2022 AFL season.

Carly Laden

Derby honoursPremiumBulls record derby victory

Miserable conditions make things difficult for the speedy Bulls to get their run and spread up and running.

Justin Fris

Derby winBulls overcome FIERCE RESISTANCE

The Bulls won, but it was hard-earned.

Justin Fris

BORRCost blow-out for BORR amid global cost pressures

A further $400 million has been committed to the South West’s biggest ever road infrastructure project as the cost of raw materials continues to soar due to global supply-chain pressures.

Jacinta Cantatore

Cash splashPremiumMulti-million-dollar boost for port and rail projects

Safety improvements to rail crossings on the Australind line and infrastructure boosts at Bunbury Port have received a multi-million-dollar boost from the State Government.

Jacinta Cantatore

footballCharging Bulls keen to break almost 1500 day cup drought

Harvey travel to Brunswick on Saturday with their best chance of success in recent memory, with the Bulls having not won a Bottlemart Cup in 1477 days. 

Luke McPherson

footballLions search for first derby win over Bulls

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault head into the weekend’s clash with the Harvey Bulls looking to break their drought of derby success. 

Luke McPherson

‘Worst I’ve seen’PremiumFruit picker to be jailed over WA cat torture killing

A seasonal worker who tortured and maliciously beat a cat after it attacked him in the toilet — as his friend laughed and recorded the fatal attack — has been told he will be going to jail.

Shannon Hampton

footballPremiumHough added to Eagles injury list

A back injury had sidelined Harvey product Brady Hough, who was added to the West Coast Eagles’ injury list last week after experiencing back spasms at training.

Luke McPherson

footballPremiumSmith and Donnybrook outlast Harvey Bulls on the road

A bag of goals from big man Jeffrey Smith helped Donnybrook outlast the Harvey Bulls on the road to claim their third win of the season.

Luke McPherson

footballDonnybrook survive charging Bulls

Donnybrook have survived a scoreless last quarter to defeat a charging Harvey Bulls side by four points. 

Luke McPherson

fond farewell PremiumThanks for the memories, Harvey-Waroona Reporter

From driving thousands of kilometres, having hundreds of chats and writing a few good stories, Luke McPherson reflects on his past nine months at the Harvey-Waroona Reporter as he moves on.

Luke McPherson

whodunit? PremiumAustralind seniors put on murder mystery show

South West residents are set to travel back to a time of jazz, dancing and drama as the Australind Senior Citizens prepare for a night of murder and mystery.

Kasper Johansen

obstruction of justicePremiumMan fined after partner found sobbing, huddled in corner

A man has been handed a fine for obstructing police from entering his home in Leschenault, where they later found his partner huddled in the corner of a room in the house, sobbing with her young child.

Luke McPherson

School yard signage PremiumWaroona District High School adds Braille to classroom signs

A Waroona high school has bolstered accessibility and encouraged one of its blind students to become more independent after implementing Braille signage outside each of its buildings.

Kasper Johansen

shooting starPremiumDonnell Wallam’s former coach tells of sliding doors moment

A text conversation between Harvey sporting sensation Donnell Wallam and a former coach before first trialling for the State netball league proves how down to earth the gun shooter really is.

Luke McPherson

Wallam WatchWallam continues to impress despite Firebirds’ loss

Despite the Queensland Firebirds just missing out on pulling off an upset victory over the Melbourne Vixens, Harvey’s Donnell Wallam has continued to put in the hard yards in goal shooting.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022PremiumBulldogs maul Lions by 102 points

An eight-goal haul from Mark Longbottom led the Bunbury Bulldogs to a dominant 102-point victory over the Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lions.

Carly Laden