South Western Times

$100k lifelineBunbury council passes $100K in small business grants

Small businesses can now apply to the City for grants of up to $3500 out of a $75,000 pool and business associations up to $5000 out of a $25,000 pool, with applications open until July 30.

Shannon Verhagen

LAST DRINKS?Family behind beloved Burly ‘praying for a miracle’

The owners of historic watering hole in Bunbury’s CBD are “praying for a miracle” to be able to reopen its doors in the wake of COVID-19 closures and restrictions.

Shannon Verhagen

facility upgradesFuture bright sparks to STEM from learning centre

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan was impressed with Newton Moore Senior High School’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths centre during a visit last week.

Nicolette Barbas

TAKE A BREAKBunbury optometrist warns over screen time eye strain

A Bunbury optometrist has warned about the dangers of too much screen time, after an increase in reports of eye strain.

Ailish Delaney

getting craftyArts centre welcomes back members

Staff at the Stirling Street Arts Centre welcomed the news of increased public gatherings and following government guidelines, made the decision to open its doors to members on Monday.

Nicolette Barbas

animals at homeFarming out positive vibes

The animals at Hygge Farm have been entertaining and educating visitors since phase two of the coronavirus restrictions came into play last week.

Nicolette Barbas

Synergy grantsCash to boost Collie community groups

Nine community groups are set to receive up to $5000 each, thanks to the Synergy 2020 Collie Small Grants program.

Ailish Delaney

Relaxed livingFlexible work may drive city folk to live regional

A more flexible work week involving less office time may lead to an increase in people relocating to regional areas, according to a real estate expert.

Ailish Delaney

MentoringInnovation program to help regional businesses grow

A Collie business has been selected as one of the locations for an innovation program to support regional businesses and help them grow.

Ailish Delaney

Business RecoveryGovernment business update online

Collie-Preston MLA Mick Murray will host a virtual meeting for small businesses with Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan appearing as a guest speaker.

Jackson Barrett

New FacilityTender for DFES hub

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has advertised a pre-tender opportunity for a multi-purpose facility to be built in Collie.

Jackson Barrett

Food Security PriorityFood for communities

For someone who grew up in Perth, Dr Stephanie Godrich is extremely passionate about rural and remote communities and working to make them healthy places.

Jackson Barrett

Dangerous WeedBiosecurity attack on arum lily

The Leschenault Biosecurity Group has launched its Arum Lily Project in a bid to reduce the impact of the dangerous weed in the region.

Jackson Barrett

FootballHow strange the change from minor to major title

Does finishing on top of the South West Football League give a club an easier ride to premiership glory?

Justin Fris

Virtual ArtsDeadline for South West virtual arts show looms

South West residents have two weeks left to submit their art to the South West Virtual Arts Spectacular competition, with hundreds of creative entries already flooding in.

Ailish Delaney

RacingWarwick cruises

Lucy Warwick was at her brilliant best yesterday at Belmont Park.

Justin Fris

RacingResortman excites once again

Boyanup trainer Michael Lane believes his exciting three-year-old Resortman is progressing along nicely, in light of last Saturday’s win in the $55,440 Heineken 3 Handicap (1400m) at Belmont Park.

Justin Fris

NetballJets now cleared to take-off

Netball WA’s decision to begin the 2020 Gold Industry Group WA Netball League season on July 3 has been welcomed by ECU Souwest Jets administrator Maia Bratton.

Justin Fris

school spiritInnovation is a key focus for new school principal

Just four weeks into the role, Mr Sinagra has high hopes for the 2020 School of the Year.

Nicolette Barbas

SWAMP FIREBlaze at Bunbury’s Big Swamp damages boardwalk

A section of boardwalk was left charred and damaged following a fire at Big Swamp Parkland on Friday night.

DRUG RAIDSSix charged in Harvey and Wokalup drug raids

Harvey and Yarloop police seized cannabis and drug paraphernalia from properties in Harvey and Wokalup on May 8 with the help of a police detection dog from Perth.

Briana Fiore