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Will joined the South Western Times as a reporter in 2025 after completing a bachelor's degree in Journalism, and contributes weekly to a range of other South West publications. Will is passionate about reporting on political matters that affect you, and is here to cover what is going on in the South West. Got a story? Let me know below.

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The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers.

LOCAL COUNCILSouth West welcomes new councillors after make-up vote

Four new South West councillors have been elected after extraordinary elections in the Shires of Boyup Brook and Donnybrook-Balingup. 

Will Corbett

Ride for Youth crew pose with Australind Senior High School students before heading north.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumRide for Youth addresses mental health in Australind

Ride for Youth made its final stop in the South West on Friday March 27, sparking conversations around mental health in a gruelling 700km bike ride. 

Will Corbett

Lorraine Carlson and Jaysen Miguel launch Lamorna.

LOCAL STORIESPremiumLamorna launched at King Cottage Museum

Bunbury Author Lorraine Carlson officially launched ‘Lamorna’, a book which tells the history of those who lived in what is now the King Cottage Museum.

Will Corbett

Australian red meat producers are left fuming after lacklustre FTA outcomes.

RED MEAT PremiumLamb and goat deal lacks while wine wins

Red meat producers across the country have been left reeling after details from the Australia-European Union free trade agreement left much to be desired. 

Will Corbett

The Pat's Snack Bar crew.

INSTITUTION REBORNPremiumBREC to revive beloved piece of Bunbury history

Bunbury residents will travel back in time this April, with Pat’s Snack Bar once again dishing out burgers after a nearly 30-year hiatus. 

Will Corbett

Logan Kneebone plays a game with the Dolphin Discovery Centre

NATURAL EDUCATIONPremiumAnimal encounters and natural experiences for local students

Primary school students from across the region have descended upon Mangrove Cove for two days of nature-based learning.  

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Cowaramup continues to grow.

COWARAMUP BYPASSPremiumCowie ‘ring road’ up for public comment

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have moved the Cowaramup Perimeter Road to community consultation, marking a significant step in the long journey. 

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The Shire of Augusta Margaret River council.

COUNCILPremiumAMR shire says no to full spills

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River debated the introduction of mandatory local government elections and four-year full spills in its March 25 meeting, with one councillor throwing a spanner in the works. 

Will Corbett

Shire president Julia Jean-Rice in the beach bus.

Public transportPremiumShire to lobby State Government for public transport

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is set to use the findings of the summer beach bus to lobby the State Government to reconsider public transport funding in the region.  

Will Corbett

Photos by Wallcliffe Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

FIRE BANPremiumAutumn burning period to come into effect on March 29

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will transition into the Autumn Restricted Burning Period on Sunday March 29.. 

Will Corbett

Bunbury based V&V Walsh will be heavily impacted by the recent Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement.

FREE TRADE OUTRAGEPremiumRed meat and Prosecco producers suffer in Aus-EU FTA

Eight years of free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union have been finalised, with varying results for South West producers. 

Will Corbett

Is there gold in Margaret River?

LOST GOLDPremiumMargaret River gold discovery has local prospectors giddy

A South Western prospector believes he is close to finding a legendary gold deposit which has been lost for more than 150 years.

Will Corbett