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Peter Jolley, Larissa Jolley and Stuart Jolley at Hands Oval in Bunbury.

AFL IN BUNBURY PremiumFooty fans turned out for Bunbury’s AFL game

It was a sea of blue and purple as footy fans flocked to the South West at the weekend in round 13 of the AFL.

Rose Patane

The waterway around Australind Jetty.

Healthy EstuariesPremiumSouth West farmers encouraged to apply for a new program

South West grazing farmers are encouraged to apply for a new program helping cut fertiliser costs, lift productivity and protect local waterways.

Craig Duncan

Waroona shire president Mike Walmsley with his entry, Milk, for the 2026 Castaways Sculpture Awards.

REPURPOSED ART PremiumWaroona shire president announced as exhibition finalist

Artists from across Western Australia have transformed discarded materials into pieces of art, as finalists have been announced for the 18th Castaways Sculpture awards, including Waroona’s shire president.

Rose Patane

Harvey Netball Association Under-16 Division nine winning team.

NetballPremiumJunior netballers brave storm to deliver strong champs

Harvey and Leschenault junior netballers put on a show at the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships last weekend at Matthews Netball Centre in Perth. 

Jack Penniment

Brunswick Cafe & Drive Thru co-owners Ayden Farmer and Emily Wood.

DRIVE THROUGH PremiumA new drive-through cafe has opened in Brunswick

Winter coffee runs has become easier for those travelling through Brunswick as a new drive-through cafe has opened. 

Rose Patane

Brugan Brewery/Wokalup Tavern's chef Lee Collins will compete in a live cook-off later this month in a bid to win the title of WA’s Best Steak Sandwich in the Country WA Venues category.

STEAK SANDWICH PremiumFinalists announced for State’s steak sandwich competition

Brugan Brewery/Wokalup Tavern will put their steak sandwich to the test when they battle it out in the 2026 Australian Hotels Association (WA) and Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition. 

Rose Patane

Junior players from the Harvey Bulls Football Club took to the field at Hands Oval in Bunbury at half-time.

FootballPremiumHarvey juniors live AFL dream at Hands Oval

For a group of Harvey junior footballers, Saturday’s AFL clash at Hands Oval was about much more than watching the action from the stands.

Jack Penniment

Alcoa's bauxite mining operations in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale area.

MiningPremiumAlcoa faces stricter rules after illegal clearing in SW

Rules governing how Alcoa can operate at its Darling Range bauxite mines will be changed after the US aluminium giant copped a record fine for clearing land.

Oliver Lane and Craig Duncan

Major crash officers have charged a 54-year-old man after a fatal crash in West Coolup last month.

POLICE PremiumA driver has been charged after a fatal crash last month

Major Crash Investigation Section officers have charged a 54-year-old man after a fatal crash in West Coolup, in the Peel region, on Saturday May 23. 

Rose Patane

Photographer John Woodhouse.

King’s BirthdayPremiumJohn Woodhouse honoured with Order of Australia Medal

Normally he’s the one behind the camera, but this year John Woodhouse is front and centre, honoured to have been awarded an Order of Australia Medal on the King’s Birthday. 

Craig Duncan

Waroona Poultry Club president Keven Nordstrom with his own prized chicken.

King’s HonourPremiumWaroona’s Keven Nordstrom earns Order of Australia Medal

“I was blown away and humbled,” said Waroona’s Keven Nordstorm on learning he was to be awarded an Order of Australia Medal on the King’s Birthday this year. 

Craig Duncan

Shire of Waroona president Mike Walmsley with volunteers at the 2026 emergency services recognition and thank you dinner.

VOLUNTEER WEEK PremiumWaroona hosts annual volunteer thank you dinner

Some of Waroona’s unsung heroes were celebrated for their work and contributions as the shire hosted its annual emergency services recognition and thank you dinner. 

Rose Patane

An aerial view of Uduc Road in Harvey.

CITY STATUSPremiumHear why councillors were against city status

For more than an hour, Harvey shire councillors debated city status during last Tuesday’s meeting with three councillors taking a firm stance against the change. 

Rose Patane

Preston Beach One-Stop-Shop’s owners Vamsee and Sandeep Yarlagadda and retail manager Shahid Masood.

PRESTON BEACH FUEL Fuel is now available at Preston Beach

The Shire of Waroona has announced the return of of fuel service to Preston Beach. 

Rose Patane

Harvey hosted its first Walk for Reconciliation in 2026.

RECONCILIATION WEEK PremiumHarvey community gathers for first Walk for Reconciliation

History was created in Harvey last week as the community gathered to mark the town’s first Walk for Reconciliation. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Waroona offices.

HousingPremiumWaroona shire move to subdivide block in the centre of town

The Shire of Waroona voted to subdivide lot 43 Easctcott Street last month, aiming to divide the 4,102 square meter block into eight new blocks for houses. 

Craig Duncan

New members of the South West Development Commission board have been welcomed.

South WestPremiumNew board members join South West Development Commission

Three new board members have joined the South West Development Commission, and chair Danny Griffin has successfully secured his reappointment. 

Craig Duncan

Australind Junior Soccer Club president Amy Saxton, vice-president Adam Francis, coach Rebecca Morris and Silvija Morris, 9.

IN THE DARK PremiumUnusable lights leave Australind club training in the dark

A South West junior soccer club has been forced to train in the beams of car headlights as the field lighting continues to remain unusable. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Harvey council chambers in Harvey.

ROAD NAMEPremiumHarvey Shire Council to discontinue the renaming of a road

The Harvey shire council has voted to stop the renaming of a road in Yarloop after residents raised concerns about its historical significance

Rose Patane

A view of Uduc Road, which may become part of a reclassified city of Harvey.

CITY STATUSPremiumHarvey shire council endorses city status

City living is one step closer for residents in the Shire of Harvey after the council voted in favour to proceed with an application for reclassification to city status. 

Rose Patane

Arts Margaret River general manager Michelle Wright, CircuitWest executive director Philippa Maughan, Harvey elder Lesley Ugle, HRCC centre manager David Marshall and Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre executive director Fiona de Garis at the Kaartdijin Dandjoo launch.

LEARNING TOGETHER PremiumNew learning experience Kaartdijin Dandjoo launched

A meet and greet in Harvey last week marked the launch of a new cultural learning experience aimed to connect people and share knowledge. 

Rose Patane

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault chat at three quarter time.

FootballPremiumLions take charge after quarter time to power past Panthers

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault climbed back into the top six with a convincing 41-point win over Carey Park 11.11 (77) to 5.6 (36) at Brunswick Oval on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Zac Raykos gets a kick away against Carey Park earlier in the year.

FootballPremiumBulls show plenty of fight despite narrow loss

Harvey Bulls fell short in a thriller against Eaton on Sunday as their disappointing 2026 South West Football League season continues.

Jack Penniment

An aerial view of Uduc Road in Harvey.

CITY STATUSPremiumHarvey shire council endorses city status

City living is one step closer for residents in the Shire of Harvey after the council voted in favour proceed with an application for reclassification to city status. 

Rose Patane