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footballCommentsPremiumLions name their man

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have a new king after appointing Ryan Macintyre as their 2022 league coach.

Luke McPherson

wired for roboticsCamera Iconin Pictures: Forum shines light on future of robotics

South West Advanced Manufacturing Robotics Education Forum saw technological advancements take centre stage with Bunbury residents enlightened on the rise of robotics in education and industry.

Kasper Johansen

Dieback preventionVolunteers sought to help treat trees

The Leschenault Catchment Council is asking for volunteers passionate about native plants to help out at a dieback management day on Saturday.

Tucker on showTraditional food industry on show

A growing interest in traditional foods has prompted members of WA’s bush food industry to host a workshop showcasing local bush foods.

Two Thirds VaxxedThe faces behind the South West’s vax stats

These are the faces behind the South West statistic that two-out of-three people have received a COVID jab.

Jacinta Cantatore

CricketPremiumBobtails take down brave Dons

But the best was yet to come for the home side.

Justin Fris

CricketPremiumBilcich blasts swashbuckling ton

In third-grade, Burekup’s unbeaten start to the season continued after they defeated Dalyellup Beach Gold at home by seven wickets.

Justin Fris

top three readsCommentsHarvey-Waroona Reporter - top three reads this week

In this week’s Harvey-Waroona Reporter, a Peel-based homestead is using animals to boost mental health, no more mud for Harvey’s 4WD scene and Waroona could be on the brink of a leadership shake-up

Staff Reporters

Incredible winPremiumFinal-ball victory for Green Caps

Winning the toss and electing to bat, Colts made a steady start to the match, with openers Paul Jones and Declan Boston subjected to an opening burst of pace from D’Agostino and Templeton.

Justin Fris

mud no moreCommentsPremiumPoor behaviour has dam shut to 4WDs

Four-wheel drivers visiting Harvey Dam have faced scrutiny from dam manager Water Corporation after hooning, illegal fires and violence started to occur regularly at the site.

Kasper Johansen

hop skip jumpCommentsRabbit virus put on hold

The Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group has hopped over its release of calicivirus until autumn next year and will instead be hosting a series of rabbit control events throughout November and December.

Kasper Johansen

Access for allCommentsPremiumBig nod for Shire vision

The Shire of Harvey is one step closer to its goal of becoming regional WA’s “most accessible community” after being named a finalist in the State’s biggest Community Achievement Awards.

Kasper Johansen

Safety firstBunbury’s Containers for Change wins State safety award

Bunbury’s efforts towards Containers for Change were rewarded on Friday night at the inaugural Change Maker Awards.

Jacinta Cantatore

Painful memoriesCommentsPremiumCleo disappearance reignites 41-year Collie mystery

The desperate search for four-year-old Cleo Smith is ‘stirring up memories’ of another of WA’s unsolved disappearances, that of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott.

Joe Spagnolo

Avo WoesCommentsPremiumAvocado season headed for “perfect storm”

A Manjimup avocado grower has warned of a “perfect storm” hitting the South West region this picking season causing issues for orchards and their owners.

Ben Loughran

cristoffanini wins itPremiumPresident’s election ‘a celebration of diversity’

Cr Paula Cristoffanini claimed the Shire presidency and re-elected Cowaramup-based member Julia Meldrum was named her deputy in a move critics say represents the return of a “green council”.

Warren Hately

regional producePremiumFarmers’ Market board to run fresh election

The newly-elected members of the incomplete board which runs the Margaret River Farmers’ Market have revealed the irregularities in the group’s recent annual meeting.

Warren Hately

talking horsesPremiumHorsePower veteran snags top award

A local horse has snatched a bronze medal for her volunteering work with people with disabilities.

Warren Hately

vintage stumblePremiumWine sector worried about vintage

It’s 2020 all over again.

Warren Hately

bikie fronts courtPremiumCoffin Cheater bikie admits to stashing meth in undies

A Coffin Cheaters bikie has admitted he hid 160g of methamphetamine in his underwear but has disputed the surrounding circumstances.

Carly Laden

short stay thankfullyPremiumRowdy guests challenge cops

Residents say an arrest in Gnarabup on Sunday night has again highlighted the issues with short-stay accommodation in the region.

Warren Hately

‘It is what it is’PremiumCouncil shrugs off $3.6m overshoot on main street

The last meeting of the council which oversaw the redevelopment of Margaret River’s main street heard members play down the $3.6 million ratepayer-backed overrun.

Warren Hately

under investigationPremiumPolice probe Margs carport fire

Local firefighters brought a suspicious blaze under control in just 15 minutes on Tuesday.

‘Wild Thing’PremiumDunsborough’s Morris given first crack in Shield side

Dunsborough’s Lance Morris has been catapulted into WA’s side for the start of the Sheffield Shield season, pipping former tournament leading wicket-taker Cam Gannon to a spot in the seam attack.

Jackson Barrett