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Oliver LaneSouth West Chief of Staff

Oliver moved to the South West in 2023 to report for the region’s six mastheads after graduating from Curtin University with a degree in journalism and international relations. He was appointed Chief of Staff in late 2024. During his time in the region, Oliver has taken a keen interest in a variety of stories ranging from local, state and federal politics to sharing stories from the community.

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Wadandi TrackPremiumWadandi Track rail history a priority for Busselton council

City of Busselton councillors have voted to “prioritise” the Wadandi Track’s railway heritage in future “identification, celebration and ongoing future promotion” of the trail.

Oliver Lane

Disabled surfingSW Disabled Surfers Association prepared for bumper season

A South West surfing program helping get people with a disability into the water is preparing to launch for the summer season this weekend.

Oliver Lane

Water securityPremium$300,000 boost for Busselton water security

Boost on the way for Dunsborough non-potable water network as State Government commits more than $300,000 to City of Busselton.

Oliver Lane

SaltwaterPremiumCity reverse decision on Saltwater budget blowout loan

The City of Busselton will use reserve funds to pay for the Saltwater budget blow-out, after Mayor Phill Cronin told the Times last week rates would go up in the next financial year to meet the shortfall. 

Oliver Lane

CarparkPremiumBunbury carpark voted region’s most dangerous

Bunbury’s Centrepoint carpark has been named the riskiest shopping centre carpark in regional Western Australia after a RAC survey of 6000 people.

Oliver Lane and Ezra Kaye

Solar projectPremium$400m Kemerton Battery given thumbs up by RDAP

A $400 million battery storage system has been given planning approval for a development in the Kemerton area.

Oliver Lane

Windfarm productionPremiumState Govt onshore wind co-investment scheme launched

The State Government will spend $8 million to co-invest in onshore wind energy manufacturing, it has announced.

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Power Boat buildingPremiumOld Power Boat building to be demolished after council vote

The old Power Boat Club building is set to be demolished after the Bunbury council made their decision on its future during Tuesday’s meeting.

Oliver Lane

Foodbank spotPremiumBunbury council throws support behind Foodbank move

Foodbank has been given the support of council to move from its current premises in Davenport to the Withers Community Library by April 2026.

Oliver Lane

Christmas donationsPremiumZ Club gifts presents for at-risk women and children

Around 30 packages full of basic necessities have been donated by the Kingia Z Club to Harbour Refuge, hoping to spread some Christmas cheer for women and children impacted by family and domestic violence.

Oliver Lane

Power upgradesPremiumWestern Power to undertake SWIS substation upgrades

More than 200 upgrades to the South West region’s transmissions substations will be undertaken by Western Power to combat the predicted summer heat.

Oliver Lane

Energy optionsPremiumCSIRO study sheds light on cost of South West energy options

Energy from small modular nuclear reactors remains the most expensive option for energy according to the CSIRO’s latest GenCost report, putting into question the viability of the Coalition’s Collie proposal.

Oliver Lane