South West community groups and organisations are set to band together to tackle family and domestic violence for this year’s 16 Days in WA campaign.
Oliver Lane
After four months in the “newborn bubble” with her first child, Tiora Wall’s world crumbled.
Amber Lilley
Taxpayers will now fork out more $3 million for consultancy fees from KPMG for advice on the closure of the Griffin Coal site.
A not-for-profit funeral home group is looking to set up shop in the South West region, but needs the help of donors to make its goal a reality.
Inquiries into potential roll on, roll off infrastructure at the Bunbury Port has been quietly shelved by the State Government after years of looking into the potential infrastructure.
The South West has once again become the place to be for thousands of Year 12 students who have just finished their exams, with this year’s cohort having to brave some unpleasant weather.
South West residents have growing concern as their usually buzzing gardens turn silent
Craig Duncan
The graduating cohort of 2024 gathered in Busselton and Dunsborough this week to enjoy the morning sun and the end of their schooling journey.
Callum Greenshields smashed the Yahava KoffeeWorks Cool Water Classic on Saturday, winning the men’s solo race in dominant fashion.
Josh Kempton
Bulls Gold will take on Tornadoes Red in a top-of-the-table Bunbury Senior Basketball League women’s clash at South West Sports Centre on Friday night.
A world-first program for babies showing the differences in social and communication skills is now available in regional WA, with Bunbury and Karratha the first programs to be set outside of Perth.
Holly Prentice
Bunbury Speedway’s new season will get under way on Saturday night by hosting the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series for the LJM Sprintcar Grand Prix.
Josh Risdon is in line to make his second debut for Perth Glory on Friday, with coach David Zdrilic confirming the Bunbury product would be available for selection for their clash with Western United.
The city of Bunbury is urging the State Government to organise funding for the proposed upgrades to the South West Sports Centre’s basketball facilities.
Three stars from the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association will feature in regional WA’s premier T20 cricket tournament over the holiday period.
South West Slammers have announced their second import signing for the NBL1 West men’s season, with American wing Calvin Whipple joining the club.
Hayward Medal winner Harley Sparks, who spent last season playing for West Coast’s reserves side in the WAFL, is among 13 players from the South West to have nominated for the AFL draft.
South Fremantle’s South West signing spree has continued, with former Fremantle defender and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault product Ethan Hughes committing to the club.
Josh Kempton and Mitchell Woodcock
The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist expects the State’s home building capacity to remain tight for at least the next two years amid construction labour shortages.
Sean Van Der Wielen
International Graphite has received a boost in its plants to build a graphite micronising plant in Collie, revealing it has secured $4.5 million from the State Government to assist with construction.
A panel of speakers at the Innovative Industries of the Future conference in Bunbury earlier this month say trust and connection are among the key factors to building social licence in the community.
The independent candidate hoping to see Forrest change hands at the next Federal election is set to hit the campaign trial after her run was formally announced.
Volunteers and organisers are calling on more awareness towards domestic and family as this years White Ribbon Day March draws closer.
The State Government has invested $4.28 million in the Southern Forests region as part of a co-investment program with local farmers.
Melissa Pedelty
