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Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Hero: Deb Wraight

Deb Wraight organises a safe space for those who care so much for others they often forget to care for themselves.

Holly Prentice

Unsung Hero PremiumUnsung Heroes: Ruth Campell-Hicks

Dr Ruth Campbell-Hicks is a librarian in Harvey that has dedicated her life to bettering the education of others.

Holly Prentice

Unsung Heroes PremiumTom Dillon helping rev Bunbury back to life

Tom Dillon has dedicated his life to community development in Bunbury. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Hero: Fiona de Garis

Fiona de Garis has been the director of BREC for the past five years, and has more than a decade in experience in arts and stage management. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung Hero PremiumUnsung Heroes: Warren Jones

Warren Jones has been president of the Bunbury and District Softball Association for nearly a decade. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung Heroes PremiumUnsung Hero Bernice Butlion

The majority of SWAS’ prestige is due to the woman who has been at its helm for 16 years.

Holly Prentice

Unsung Hero PremiumJenny Monson’s work in palliative care changes lives

Jenny Monson has been helping those through what for many is the scariest part of life for the past three decades. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung Heroes PremiumBill Russell keeps clubs alive

Bill Russell dedicates nearly all of his time to helping others, working in the background of countless different organisations and charities to keep them all running. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung Heroes PremiumNicole’s EPIC Support

Nicole Kirkman has been running the non-for-profit EPIC Support for the past two years, a company that gives a social calendar and a way to make new friends to adults living with disabilities. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung Heroes. PremiumHelen Goff’s legacy dances on

It’s very hard to find someone in the South West involved in the performing arts who is unfamiliar with “Miss Helen”. 

Holly Prentice

Unsung Heroes. PremiumUnsung Hero: Jimmy O’Rourke

Jimmy O’Rourke has helped changed lives through his program Growing Towards Wellness.

Holly Prentice

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: The Busselton man barking mad about dogs

Geoff Cusworth is passionate about giving local dogs a new lease on life.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: the Bunbury woman drumming for joy

As the great writer Victor Hugo once said, ‘music expresses that which cannot be said’ and here in the South West, Bunbury women are quite literally playing to the beat of their own drum.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesUnsung Heroes: The miniature horse creating connections

A 13-year-old miniature horse is making the lives of residential facility residents a whole lot sweeter, spreading infectious joy and helping the elderly “forget their woes.”

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: Getting dogs off the track and into homes

Passionate about helping animals in need, a Busselton woman is helping rehabilitate greyhounds, encouraging families to get dogs off the track and into loving homes, one pup at a time.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: Bunbury’s community sporting legend

Bunbury man Jason Reid is passionate about seeing the next generation of sports stars thrive, dedicating nearly 30 years of his life to community sport.

Breanna Redhead

passionate servantPremiumUnsung Heroes: The Bunbury man giving back to all

Since 2014, Bunbury resident Neville Eastman has been dedicating several hours of his week teaching primary school children to read and improve their literacy through the Hands Up 4 Kids organisation.

Breanna Redhead

unsung heroesPremiumUnsung heroes: Bunbury United legend Carmela Garic

It’s not very often a sports club can claim four generations of family working tirelessly behind the scenes, but Bunbury United Soccer Club is one of the few that can.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung heroes: The Australind woman kicking lifelong goals

An inspired Australind woman is proving age is just a number, buying her first home, aiming to swim the Rottnest Channel and starting her own business in her 60s.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesPremiumUnsung Heroes: The SW doctor with 40 years local experience

Bunbury doctor of 40 years Dr John Gliddon, who ended up in the South West by total chance, describes the ‘absolute privilege’ of his career.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesUnsung Heroes: The miraculous second chance sportsman

A champion badminton player is having a second chance at his sporting career, thanks to his “miracle” second chance at life.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesUnsung Heroes: The Bunbury woman ensuring no one goes hungry

Denise Ladhams is ensuring no Bunbury local is left hungry with the not-for-profit Bunbury Soup Van.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung heroesPremiumThe Burekup teen passionate about community

Burekup local Raya Noonan is passionate about giving back to the South West community, actively involved in youth groups, community events and charity causes.

Breanna Redhead

Unsung HeroesUnsung Heroes: How Gary O’Dine is fighting for a difference

With 42 years training in martial arts, dedicated mental health advocate Gary Odine combined his two passions to develop a gym and safe space to teach self-defence to those who are doing it tough.

Breanna Redhead