South Western Times

police injuredWhiskey drunk Waroona man ‘rugby tackled’ cops

Two police officers were injured after being “rugby tackled” by a Waroona man drunk on home-brewed whisky

Briana Fiore

divideThe Great Divide: Harvey V Australind

Harvey shire councillors have conceded there is a great divide between the northern and southern ends of the shire.

Briana Fiore

labor pledgesLabor pledges Forrest Highway run-on lanes

Labor has revealed its election commitments for Murray-Wellington ahead of the State election in March.

Briana Fiore

stealing chargesMan charged with stealing from Harvey church group

A New Zealand man has been charged with stealing from a cafe and church group in Harvey.

Festival TimeSell-out Fringe pulls in crowds

Bunbury’s Fringe Festival opened on Friday night with a sundowner garden party at the Stirling Street Arts Centre before the first of nine days of performances kicked off with a bang.

Jackson Barrett

drug chargesMeth-dealer Harvey mum spared jail term

A Harvey mother and former FIFO cleaner who admitted to selling meth to fund her drug habit has been spared jail.

COURTS TIP-OFFState Government to sub in with more indoor courts

Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre could have a new lease on life with the Labor Government committing $8 million to build additional indoor multi-use courts if re-elected in March.

Nicolette Barbas

loyalty to royaltyNationals push to fix RfR scheme

South West Nationals WA candidates Terry Redman, Wayne Sanford and James Hayward ramped up their campaigning last week when they paid a visit to Donnybrook.

Nicolette Barbas

village lifeVillage life is growing on the Hacketts

It has been months since the official opening of the Edenlife village in Australind and residents are settling into the $47 million retirement village.

Nicolette Barbas

jail assaultPrison assault earns more jail

A man has landed himself more time behind bars after he assaulted an inmate who allegedly “king hit” his brother.

Ailish Delaney

bunbury courtCourt told dad ‘snapped’ swung pole at pregnant partner

A Bunbury father who “snapped” and swung a metal pole at his heavily pregnant partner has copped a stern warning from a magistrate, saying he could have lost both his wife and child from his actions.

Ailish Delaney

BasketballStar appeal

Although all matches will be played indoors, those who attend the 2021 Barr and Standley 4th Bunbury Masters Carnival on January 30 will see plenty of stars.

Justin Fris

funding pledgeLabor’s $20k donation will brighten future for refuge

Crisis accommodation provider South West Refuge could see an upgraded heating system in the future, after Bunbury MLA Don Punch announced a re-elected McGowan Government would fund the service.

Ailish Delaney

High hopes for Slammers youngsterYoung Slammer Canada-bound

Exciting South West Slammers youngster Zaya Black is destined for a college basketball career in Canada, after accepting an offer to join Lakeland College.

Justin Fris

BasketballBulls fight back and hold off persistent Aces Sky

On the back of some excellent hustle, Aces Sky had bolted to a 10-0 lead inside the opening seven minutes of the game.

Justin Fris

national corrections dayBunbury prison officers recognised for achievements

Several frontline workers from Bunbury Regional Prison were recognised for their long service and achievements at National Corrections Day on Friday.

Ailish Delaney

BasketballCotton inspires comeback

If you ever needed proof of how a great team can overcome adversity, look no further than Bunbury Basketball Association men’s superpower club Tornadoes Black.

Justin Fris

redecoration stationCommunity art project rejigs Bunbury kids’ ward

South West children and health workers have joined forces to help bring the power of art to the rooms of young patients at Bunbury Hospital.

Ailish Delaney

access deniedCouple left in return limbo

A Capel mother whose son is stuck in Norway has questioned the Australian Government’s protocols.

EXCLUSIVE Nicolette Barbas

looking aheadCommunity hub plan at Dardanup

A multi-purpose community hub will be a feature of the new Dardanup shire administration, library and community building planned for a 2023 opening in the Eaton Fair Activity Centre.

Nicolette Barbas

conquer CFsilver screen boost for CF

South West residents want to help conquer cystic fibrosis with a fundraiser next month.

Bella Kitchen

bin it to win itCollie wins recycle war

The Shire of Collie’s contamination levels are among the best in the South West after a recent kerbside recycling audit in the shire found a dramatic reduction in contamination levels.