Community members, veterans and their loved ones gathered on Thursday morning to honour and remember those who have served their nation at war.
Amber Lilley
Waroona residents gather at newly opened war memorial on Thursday morning to pay their respects this Anzac Day
Craig Duncan
A pilot whale has washed up at Eagle Bay — close to where a mass stranding occurred in the South West yesterday — and a small pod has been spotted off the coast nearby.
Lauren Price
Busselton’s new war memorial was officially opened early this week ahead of Anzac Day commemorations.
Sean Van Der Wielen
Bunbury MLA Don Punch is set to challenge for his third term in State Parliament after the Minister was officially nominated as the candidate for Bunbury.
Oliver Lane
Looking at the rows of gravestone heads at the Kanchanaburi Cemetery while having time off from fighting during the Vietnam War was a moment which encapsulated the huge sacrifice of war for veteran Chris Wark.
Nearly a decade after its first haircut service, Short Back and Sidewalks has held its first regional service — in Bunbury.
Robotic dogs could soon be employed to complete jobs which may expose workers to risks at Alcoa’s operations.
Claudette Rizzi
Trails WA announces Collie and Dwellingup as WA’s premier Mountain Bike Trail Towns
Roger Cook has rubbished the idea of developing a nuclear power plant in Collie during his trip to the South West.
The State Government has announced a further $6.5 million to establish a graphite processing plant in Collie.
Brad Cox is set to bring some young country charm to the South West with his regional tour Yarns and Yodels this week.
The Bunbury council’s new working group aimed at tackling homelessness and housing solutions has been ticked off by elected members, who will now look to recruit community representatives.
Holly Prentice
Councillors at the Shire of Harvey have revoked their decision to develop plans for the installation of a turf wicket at the Leschenault Recreation Park leaving the development of the park stuck in the mud.
The South West Academy of Sport has joined forces with Asthma WA to support the wellbeing of athletes with respiratory health issues.
Bernice Butlion and Sean Van Der Wielen
Yallingup surfer Otis North, 16, has made waves at this year’s Margaret River Pro after gaining wildcard entry to compete in the prestigious event.
Bernice Butlion
The Dardanup Art Spectacular was held over the weekend, with a record number of exhibits making up the 20th anniversary event.
Eight of the South West’s best athletes have earned their place as finalists for the South Western Times’ AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award, encompassing the 2023 calendar year.
Josh Kempton
A revitalised plan for the beautifying of Prinsep Street has been approved by the City of Bunbury council after nearly an hour of debate.
A Bunbury-born farmer proved to be one of the country’s best snipers during World War I, before being deployed to Port Hedland to lead a garrison in World War II.
1200 competitors hit the waters of Geographe Bay and took to bike tracks and running trails through Meelup Regional Park over the weekend as part of the XTERRA Dunsborough off-road triathlon event.
South West Slammers have parted ways with women’s import Chervelle Cox after only three games with the club.
After the opening weekend of the South West Football League season saw a rematch of the 2023 men’s grand final, round two will see the two teams who contested the women’s season decider come together again.
Taking over a side fresh off winning a premiership is a unique coaching challenge, but new Busselton mentor Matt Jamieson says he is loving leading the club.