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A petition against a proposed service station Cowaramup was presented to Parliament this week by Minister for Agriculture and Food Jackie Jarvis.

Community concernedPremiumProposed Cowaramup petrol station pressure hits Parliament

A petition against a proposed service station in Cowaramup was presented to Parliament this week by Minister for Agriculture and Food Jackie Jarvis.

Craig Duncan

Attendees at Nature Conservation’s Friends of Wooditjup Bilya community plating day last Sunday.

Environmental championsPremiumDedicated volunteers see more than 2000 trees take root

Hundreds of community members came together for Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s inaugural Together With Nature festival, taking part in hands-on conservation work along with cultural learning

Craig Duncan

Dairy and livestock producers are invited to take part in the Leschenault Catchment Council’s Cowaramup event as part of its sustainable agriculture series. 

WATER SECURITY PremiumCowaramup event to address water security for livestock

Dairy and livestock producers are invited to take part in the Leschenault Catchment Council’s Cowaramup event as part of its sustainable agriculture series

Rose Patane

The proposed childcare centre within stage eight of Rapids Landing Estate in Margaret River.

PROPOSED CHILDCARE PremiumFeedback sought for proposed Margaret River childcare

The community is being called on by the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to have their say about a proposed childcare premises

Rose Patane

The launch of the 2026 Arum Lily Blitz.

Conservation PremiumArum Lily Blitz set to be showcased on international stage

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s Arum Lily Blitz is set to be showcased at the 2026 Australasian Weeds Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand later this year

Craig Duncan

The Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands.

WETLANDS UPDATEPremiumCommunity receives Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands update

The future of the Ramsar-listed Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands was put under the spotlight last month as the community gathered to hear the latest findings from scientists and environmental experts.

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton is moving to a monthly ordinary council meeting schedule.

LOCAL COUNCILPremiumBusselton council to move to monthly meetings

City of Busselton councillors will meet around the council table just once a month for ordinary meetings, starting from July and continuing for the remainder of 2026. 

Madelin Hayes

Margaret River's Olive Hardy.

SurfingPremiumRound two of WA Junior Surf Titles set for Trigg Beach

Some of the South West’s brightest young surfing talents will head to Perth this weekend as the WA Junior Surfing Titles continue with round two at Trigg Beach.

Jack Penniment

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Shelter Brewing Co. chief executive Paul Maley and shadow housing minister Sandra Brewer.

HOUSING CRISISPremiumHousing crisis leads to staff shortages in Busselton

Busselton hospitality venue Shelter Brewing Co says it is struggling to attract staff due to the housing crisis as the median house price in the area tips over $1m.

Madelin Hayes

Shadow housing minister Sandra Brewer and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam met with land purchasers who are frustrated over title delays at Embark Busselton Estate.

TITLE DELAYSPremiumYalyalup Embark Estate buyers stuck in title delay limbo

Families eager to break ground on their new homes in Yalyalup said months of delays in receiving land titles at Embark Estate have left them facing mounting costs, uncertainty and stalled life plans.

Madelin Hayes

People are urged to keep all items at least one metre away from heaters to help prevent home fires.

FIRE SAFETY PremiumSouth West community urged to follow fire safety measures

The South West community is being warned to be on high alert and follow fire safety measures after figures show the number of house fires in the region has increased in recent years. 

Rose Patane

The State Government's new app and website will aim to connect job seekers with employers in Collie.

COLLIE JOB CONNECT PremiumNew online service launched for Collie workforce

The State Government has launched a new digital service in a bid to help workers in Collie connect with local employers and find new jobs

Rose Patane

The State Government will invest more than $9 million to progress plans for Australia’s first low-emissions steel mill and Western Australia’s first steel recycling mill in Collie.

RECYCLING MILL PremiumPlans funded for steel recycling mill in Collie

The State Government will invest more than $9 million to progress plans for Australia’s first low-emissions steel mill and Western Australia’s first steel recycling mill in Collie. 

Rose Patane

John and Wanda Bird from Collie have been recognised with a Medal of the Order of the Australia as part of The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List for service to the Collie community.

KING’S HONOURS LIST PremiumA couple from Collie has been recognised for their service

From preserving the town’s history, to helping young horse riders reach their potential, a couple from Collie has been recognised with as part of The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List.

Rose Patane

Masters women F-grade coxed 8: Chris Iredale, Pina Barbera, Brenda Bartholomew, Lisa Munro, Jen Coote, Nola Cigulev, Barbara Della-Sale, Donna Fortescue and Carmel Lloyd.

RowingPremiumBunbury Rowing Club wins multiple medals at masters

Last month the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships were held at Champion Lakes in Perth with Bunbury Rowing Club taking home multiple medals. 

Jack Penniment

John Standley will return to Bunbury for a one-night-only concert.

JOHNNY JUKEBOX RETURNS PremiumBunbury’s jukebox singer will return for a one-off show

After his top six finish in Australian Idol, Bunbury’s John Standley will return to the South West later this year for a one-night-only concert he says will be like no other. 

Rose Patane

Mia Van Kleef, Heidi Ireland and Maya Walsh with the State 18s jumpers.

FootballPremiumState 18s honours for three South West footballers

Three South West footballers are set to feature in the black and gold for Western Australia as the State 18s carnival kicks off this weekend

Jack Penniment

Matt Templeton is confident his side is still in the hunt halfway through the season.

FootballPremiumHBL keeping the faith at the halfway mark

After falling behind the ledger at 2-4 earlier in the season, Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have regained form with three wins on trot, sitting in sixth only on percentage behind Donnybrook.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury mayor Jason Miguel speaks to a crowd of more than 100 at a community meeting calling for Bunnings to stay in Bunbury.

Pressure buildingPremiumCommunity rally to urge Bunnings to stay in Bunbury

The Bunbury community are putting the pressure on Bunnings to urge the Aussie icon to remain in the City, as the hardware giant sets its sights on residential land in Dalyellup, a 10 minute drive away. 

Craig Duncan

Drought is a major driver of farmers’ mental stress.

Climate ChangePremiumLess than average rainfall expected over winter in SW

The South West could be in for another brutal summer with the Bureau Of Meteorology expecting less than average rainfall over winter for the region. 

Craig Duncan

The town’s business community were out in force on Saturday for the Collie Business Awards night.

Best in the BusinessPremiumBusinesses shine at 2026 South32 Collie Business Awards

Collie’s top businesses have shone at the South32 Collie Business Awards.

Craig Duncan

Bunbury’s Aidan Clarke highlights South West stars named for country side.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers set for city Friday night lights

South West football will be strongly represented when the WA State Country squads take on the Perth Football League next weekend, with 13 local players earning selection in the preliminary teams.

Jack Penniment

South West local governments are set to receive State Government funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to improve public safety and target antisocial behaviour. 

CCTV GrantPremiumSouth West councils receive CCTV funding to target crime

South West local governments are set to receive State Government funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to improve public safety and target antisocial behaviour. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Merv King slaying the dancefloor.

DISO DANCINGPremiumAll abilities celebrated at Embrace Inclusion disco

Shelter Brewing Co was pumping with music, groovy dance moves and good vibes at the weekend for the Embrace the Beats All Ability Disco. 

Madelin Hayes