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Federal ElectionPremiumForrest to stay blue despite 10 per cent swing to Labor

Liberal MP Nola Marino looks set to retain the Liberal strong-hold seat of Forrest, despite a nearly 10 per cent swing towards Labor.

Jacinta Cantatore

Three-year winless run overSlammers women END LOSING STREAK!

The South West Slammers women’s team have ended one of the longest active winless streak.

Justin Fris

WANL 2022Jets feel the effects of COVID-19 in 10-goal loss to Sharks

Cameo appearances from head coach Karly Guadagnin and 20s personnel were not enough to help a COVID-19 affected Souwest Jets Open squad hold off a dominant East Freo Sharks, going down by 10 goals.

Carly Laden

Federal ElectionPremiumTop two Forrest contenders have cast their votes

The top two contenders for Forrest have cast their ballots and are greeting voters at polling stations.

Jacinta Cantatore

Federal election Premium‘Mood for change’: Labor looks to oust Libs in Forrest

As Australians head to the polls Saturday, the two front-runners for the South West’s Forrest electorate have spoken about how they’re feeling ahead of today’s result.

Jacinta Cantatore

Piping freshPremiumMulti-million-dollar water pipeline complete

Clean and reliable drinking water is now on tap in Mullalyup and Kirup with the completion of a 17km-long pipeline connecting the towns to the area’s principal scheme water.

Jacinta Cantatore

dishevelled reservePremiumBusselton residents calling for reserve action

Just 15 months after management of Ambergate reserve was handed over to the City of Busselton, disgruntled locals are calling to revoke the decision, appalled by its lack of maintenance.

Breanna Redhead

surfingPremiumChargers ‘dominate’ in longboard surf competition

The Capes region performed strongly at Surfing WA’s weekend Longboard & Logger State Championships.

Warren Hately

Bowser painSouth West petrol prices set to exceed $2 per litre

South West petrol prices will continue rising, according to the State’s fuel pricing watchdog, the halving of the fuel excise providing little relief for motorists.

Jacinta Cantatore

fan-favouritePremiumAussie Folk sensation returns to South West in national tour

An Australian folk-favourite is returning to Western Australia’s South West region for his upcoming tour, admitting it’s where he ‘feels most comfortable’.

Breanna Redhead

Collie Big BatteryPremiumBig battery plans for WA’s historic energy centre

The company behind Tesla’s big battery in South Australia has revealed it is in the initial concept stages of plans to make Collie the location of an even bigger battery.

Jacinta Cantatore

hockey PremiumExies ready to build on form

Exies coach Chris Wyatt says his side is ready to turn some promising results against heavyweights of the South West Hockey League into wins as his side prepares for Marist.

Luke McPherson

FootballPremiumHawks depth on display in reserves

There is no greater sign of the depth of Augusta-Margaret River than the current SWFL reserves ladder, while colts reigning premiers Carey Park make strong start to defending their flag.

Luke McPherson

Elements up the hillPremiumDownpour could determine result

A low pressure weather system appears likely to park itself over the Collie Recreation Ground during Sunday’s league clash.

Justin Fris

FootballPremiumFinals on the line for Panthers and Boomers

A loss on Sunday will make it a lot harder for either Carey Park or the Eaton Boomers to make finals in 2022.

Luke McPherson

Federal ElectionLabor election commitment to improved mobile phone coverage

Labor’s candidate for Forrest has made an election pledge to improve a notorious mobile reception black spot along Forrest Highway.

Jacinta Cantatore

footballPremiumPanthers and Boomers prepare for another classic

If Carey Park and Eaton’s two showdowns from last year are anything to go by, fans are set for a thriller between two SWFL sides on the rise at Kelly Park on Sunday. 

Luke McPherson

Bulldogs@DonsPremiumBulldogs keen to deliver

Fresh off their second bye this season, league leaders Bunbury are keen to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

Justin Fris

New role PremiumKinninmont to guide SWFL

Chris Kinninmont will guide the SWFL at this year’s Nutrien Ag Solutions country football championships.

Justin Fris

Response needed PremiumLetting it sink in

Two things were noticeable during last Saturday’s 120-67 loss by the South West Slammers men’s team against Joondalup.

Justin Fris

incredible reunion PremiumAppie mates freak reunion after 55 years

Florio Da Re was at an Anzac Day service when he saw a man standing alone and went to say g’day. It turned out to be Stewart Bannister, for whom he had been searching for 55 years. 

Luke McPherson

Another challengeAnother stop on the journey

‘We just need to make sure we co-ordinate together out on the floor and run our offences correctly,’ South West Slammers women’s coach Robyn Vogel says.

Justin Fris

Intriguing match-upBig challenge for Bulldogs

Donnybrook can put their best foot forward if they knock off Bunbury.

Justin Fris

SWFL 2022PremiumSouth Bunbury and AMR face off in Saturday night blockbuster

Hands Oval is set to be the stage for a Saturday night blockbuster when premiership fancies South Bunbury host reigning premiers Augusta-Margaret River.

Carly Laden