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DPIRD will be undertaking aerial surveillance of feral deer to inform future control measures for the pest.

Invasive animals 274 invasive deer eradicated in aerial culling efforts

More than 270 invasive deer have been eradicated from forests in Esperance and Harvey under the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s latest round of aerial culling

Craig Duncan

South West are into another division one grand final after surviving a big scare from Great Southern.

Country Championships PremiumSouth West and Peel to clash in division one grand final

South West and Peel will meet in the division one final of the Country Football Championships despite a brave second day effort from newcomers Great Southern.

Cameron Newbold and Jack Penniment

Feline Lily sunbathing in the safety of her catio.

Cool CatsBusselton residents encouraged to join catio rebate program

Cat owners in parts of the South West are being encouraged to create safe and stimulating outdoor spaces for their feline friends, with a new catio rebate now available.

Craig Duncan

Margaret River landholders Anke and David Lasserre.

GardeningMargaret River home owners make headway tackling woody weeds

A Margaret River couple have made headway revitalising their property after it was invaded by a scourge of woody weeds. 

Craig Duncan

Brian Walley with his five children Allan Walley, Lyn Musi , Hugh Walley, Jan Candy and David Walley on his 104th birthday.

CENTURY OF CELEBRATIONS A South West war veteran celebrates his 104th birthday

A South West war veteran is sharing his advice to a long life as celebrates his 104th birthday

Rose Patane

Bunbury is not faring too well. There are more than 100 shops or offices that are either vacant or pleading for tenant.

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In defence of Bunbury, WA’s friendliest city

Bunbury bangs on in a low-key annoying way about country values. I get it.

Kim Macdonald

Noongar/Yamatji actor and WA Academy of Performing Arts graduate Shontane Farmer is set to perfom in The 7 Stages Of Grieving.

THEATREThe 7 Stages of Grieving set for Margaret River

A landmark Aboriginal theatre production exploring the enduring impacts of colonisation, grief and resilience will take to the stage at Margaret River HEART next month. 

Madelin Hayes

Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation CEO Charmaine May with Accordwest CEO Danelle Milward.

NAIDOC WeekAccordwest partner with Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation

A leading Bunbury support service agency  has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the South West’s largest First Nation organisation, during NAIDOC week.  

Craig Duncan

The City of Bunbury.

Future Conference SW to host Innovative Industries of the Future Conference

The South West’s largest city is set to take centre stage this October as leaders, innovators and investors from across Australia converge for a major conference exploring the industries shaping the future. 

Craig Duncan

The Margaret River Region Open Studios Perth launch.

ArtMargaret River Region Open Studios Event Guides available

The 13th annual Margaret River Region Open Studios was officially launched in Perth at Linton and Kay Galleries Cottesloe on the weekend, and the 2026 Event Guides are now available.

Craig Duncan

Warren Hospital clinical nurse manager Claudia Tschopp, Bunbury Hospital stoma nurse Rachael Cherry, DHAC member and patient Nick Yvokoff  and program officer Bruce Mighall.

HealthPatients living with a stoma receive care closer to home

Regional patients living with a stoma can now receive specialist care closer to home with stomal therapy nurses working with members of the community.

Craig Duncan

Lauren Scanlon

Conservation Champion Lauren Scanlon’s legacy to be ‘felt for generations’

One of Margaret River’s most dedicated environmentalists Lauren Scanlon has died, leaving behind a legacy that will be “felt for generations”

Craig Duncan

South West celebrate an Evan Hill goal during last year’s carnival.

FootballSW looking to get back on top of colts country championships

The South West Football League colts side are looking to avenge their back-to-back grand final defeats at the hands of Peel in this years division one CBH Colts Championships. 

Jack Penniment

Red Imported fire ants.

Invasive Animals Huge bill for households if fire ant risk goes ignored

New research has revealed WA households could be forced to spend more than $120 million yearly if an invasive insect is able to get a foothold in the State. 

Craig Duncan

Vasse Village business owners Michelle Knipe and Meg Mayger are calling for improved security in the arcade.

ExclusiveVasse Village traders call for security crackdown

Vasse Village shopping centre businesses say escalating anti-social behaviour is leaving traders fearing for their safety, with one shop owner forced to take out a restraining order after repeated incidents.

Madelin Hayes

Bunbury City Slammers 1996 championship winning team.

South Western TimesSlammers celebrating 30 years since 1996 championship

After breaking a 17-game losing streak at the weekend the South West Slammers will turn their attention to this Friday night where the club will celebrate a special anniversary. 

Jack Penniment

The 2025 Country Championships division one winners South West.

FootballHattrick of division one titles on the cards for South West

The South West Football League are aiming for a hattrick of Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Men’s Country Championships division one titles this weekend in Perth. 

Jack Penniment

The official ribbon cutting for the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub facilities.

Community SpaceCheers for opening of Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub

The South West has a new community centre with the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub on the weekend. 

Craig Duncan

Recreational fishers are encouraged to take part in the latest Statewide recreational fishing survey.

FishingFishers encouraged to take part in latest Statewide survey

Recreational fishers are encouraged to take part in the latest Statewide recreational fishing survey to capture fishing data and support the State’s sustainable fisheries.

Craig Duncan

The site of the proposed sand mine in Yallingup.

SAND MINE WOESYallingup sand mine referred to EPA amid controversy

More than 2,350 people have had their say on a controversial sand mine proposed for Yallingup, with the project now referred to the Environmental Protection Authority for consideration.

Madelin Hayes

Geoparks WA chair Dr Alan Briggs, project architect Paul Meschiati, MP Jackie Jarvis and Nannup WA Geopark chair Mark White at the site of the Nannup geopark hub.

NannupNannup geopark hub takes major step forward

The Nannup geopark hub project has reached a major milestone, with building contracts signed and a licence application submitted to the Shire of Nannup. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers.

CouncilDonnybrook council backs land buy to open up housing lots

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup has moved to secure a strategically important parcel of land which could unlock future housing development in Donnybrook. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Bridgetown’s NAIDOC week banners.

NAIDOCWarren Blackwood to mark 50 years of NAIDOC Week

Communities across the district will come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week, marking 50 years of culture and community under the 2026 theme 50 Years of Deadly. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival chair Pam Bodsworth.

Cherry FestManjimup town to dress up for Cherry Festival milestone

Manjimup businesses, schools and community groups are being encouraged to help turn the town red and silver as the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival prepares to celebrate its 25th year. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones