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RAC Rescue emergency service helicopter.

HEALTHPremiumSouth West wait to see improved emergency helicopter service

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.

Hayley Primmer

Busselton’s Mitch Tenardi is the 2026 Hayward medallist.

FootballPremiumMitch Tenardi secures first Hayward Medal

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.

Jack Penniment

Community member Nic Maxfield admires Bridgetown’s Blue Tractor.

Mental Health PremiumBlue tractor drives home Bridgetown support message

More than 50 people came together in Bridgetown over the weekend for a community walk, hoping to start conversations about suicide prevention and support in the region. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Concerns are growing for the availability of agricultural workers due to changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities.

Federal Politics PremiumWaring over visa processing priorities changes for regions

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. 

Craig Duncan

Modernised Custodians opened at the Painted Tree Gallery on Saturday.

ArtPremiumNorthcliffe exhibition shines spotlight on regional artists

A first-time curator has hailed the opening of a new Northcliffe exhibition as a success after about 40 people came to see the work of regional artists from across WA. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup Arts Hub artist member Fay Dunstan in the Giblett Street gallery.

ArtPremiumFour years, fourth stop for Manjimup Arts Hub

Four years after opening its doors the Manjimup Arts Hub is celebrating a fitting milestone - entering the Southern Art + Craft Trail for the first time as venue number four. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Manjimup AquaCentre pool.

AquaCentre PremiumManjimup residents set to dunk shire president this Saturday

Manjimup residents will get the chance to put their shire president in the drink this Saturday as the Regional AquaCentre celebrates its 20th birthday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup Heritage Park.

Family FunPremiumManjimup Heritage Park turns 40 with week of celebrations

Four decades of Manjimup History will be celebrated next month as the Heritage Park marks its 40th birthday with a week-long program of free community events. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

WA Bush Fire Museum and Heritage Group president Chris Sousa with one of the historic firefighting vehicles on display at the Yornup museum.

Firefighting PremiumYornup Bush Fire Museum opens after two decades of work

Almost two decades of volunteer work to preserve Western Australia’s firefighting history will come to fruition next month when the WA Bush Fire Museum officially opens its doors in Yornup.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Volunteers tackle rubbish and marine debris during a previous Yeagarup Beach clean-up near Pemberton.

EnvironmentVolunteers called on for Yeagarup coast clean up

Volunteers are again being called on to tackle marine debris along Pemberton’s remote coastline next month. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Simon Keall of Ferngrove with sponsor Nathan Walter of RSM.

WinePremiumSouthern Forests Wine Show top honours flow Ferngrove’s way

Honours flowed to South West wineries at this year’s Southern Forests & Valleys Wine Show, with a Frankland River producer taking the top honour. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge, Morgan Bonnell, Matt Bonnell, Kayla Mizzi and Paul Griffiths at the Tall Timbers Brewery for the 2026 Southern Forests & Valleys Wine Show.

In PicturesPremiumRegion’s best wines displayed at Southern Forests Wine Show

Over 75 wine industry representatives and community members gathered at the Tall Timbers Brewery in Manjimup on Friday night as some of the region’s best drops were put to the test.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Donnybrook Blackwood won their third South West Netball Football League masters title in four years with a win over MLC.

NetballPremiumDonnybrook-Blackwood claim back-to-back masters premierships

Donnybrook-Blackwood took home the South West Netball Football League masters premiership in a thrilling two-goal overtime win against Mercy-Leschenault-Collie.

Jack Penniment

2026 LSWFL premiers Kojonup Cougars.

FootballPremiumKojonup finish dominant season with massive grand final win

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.

Jack Penniment

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

Jenny McNamara has volunteered with St John WA for 15 years.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PremiumDedicated Waroona volunteer leaves St John WA

After serving the community for more than a decade, one of Waroona’s St John WA’s volunteers has decided to hang up her uniform. 

Rose Patane

The yet-to-be opened Wardandi Wanil Art Centre

Aboriginal ArtPremiumSouth West Aboriginal arts set to receive State Govt funding

Seven applicants from WA’s regions are set to share a $691,060 investment from the State Government through the regional Aboriginal arts development program.

Seth Carter

The Harvey Community Radio 96.5FM team outside the station's first home at 72 Young Street in Harvey.

COMMUNITY RADIO PremiumCommunity Broadcasting Awards South West finalists revealed

Two South West community radio stations have been revealed as finalists for national awards recognising people, programs and stations across Australia’s broadcasting sector. 

Rose Patane

Waroona shire’s chief fire control officer and Waroona Volunteer Fire and  Emergency Service member John Twaddle with WVFES senior firefighter Troy Clifford in front of the brigade’s new restored sign.

SIGN RESTORATIONPremium70-year-old Waroona Fire Station sign given a new life

A new sign has been created for the Waroona Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service station, bringing a 70-year-old piece of its history back to life. 

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