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Little Acacia, the western brush wallaby, at Bunbury Wildlife Park in February 2024.

‘call me crazy’PremiumMotion to make Bunbury Wildlife Park free fails

A Bunbury councillor has failed in her bid to secure free access to the Bunbury Wildlife Park for visitors to the region during the winter months. 

Amber Lilley

Bunbury’s The Rink posted on Facebook on Friday announcing it would end all general public sessions and classes as of June 29.

Rolling downCommentsBunbury staple announces closure after 25 years

Staff said they were sad to see this chapter come to an end. 

Craig Duncan

Jess Verbrugge in action for Donnybrook.

FootballPremiumDonnybrook product joins Essendon’s AFLW side

Donnybrook product Jess Verbrugge has become the latest player to graduate from the South West Football League women’s competition into the AFLW, signing on with Essendon.

Josh Kempton

Busselton's Liam Creighton kicked six goals.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Creighton’s six guides Magpies over Sharks

Another haul of goals from the South West Football League’s most prolific forward, Liam Creighton, guided Busselton to a comfortable 54-point win over Dunsborough at Bovell Park on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Donnybrook's Zac Trigwell and Jacob Kendle celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons outlast spirited Boomers

Donnybrook outlasted a spirited Eaton outfit to win their South West Football League clash at Glen Huon Reserve on Sunday by 46 points.

Josh Kempton

Donnybrook's Ella Smith looks downfield.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons’ women beat Boomers to continue strong form

Donnybrook’s South West Football League women’s side continued a strong spell of recent form with a 57-point win over Eaton in their clash at Glen Huon Reserve on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' Jack Flynn attacks the basket.

BasketballPremiumSlammers men’s side no match for high-flying Flames

South West Slammers men’s side were no match for high-flying Rockingham Flames in their clash at Mike Barnett Sports Complex on Friday night, suffering a 47-point loss.

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' Mykea Gray.

BasketballPremiumGray’s heroics not enough for Slammers’ women’s side

Another standout performance from South West Slammers import Mykea Gray was not enough to inspire the women’s side to their third win of the NBL1 West season.

Josh Kempton

Wundig Wer Wilura In Concert is coming to Bunbury in November.

Show for all Second Noongar-language opera coming to Bunbury in November

The West Australian Opera will bring the second ever Noongar-language opera to the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre in November, written by powerhouse duo Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse.

Ezra Kaye

Bunbury's Doma Fedele.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs continue dominant start to women’s season

Reigning South West Football League women’s premiers South Bunbury continued a dominant start to the 2025 season with a 71-point win over Carey Park at Kelly Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Bunbury celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs bounce back to form with win over Panthers

Bunbury bounced back to winning form with a thrilling two-point win over Carey Park in their South West Football League clash at Kelly Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

North Melbourne assistant coach Michael Barlow, Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault volunteer Mark Talbot and Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell.

FootballPremiumKangaroos give Lions’ clubrooms a fresh coat of paint

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault’s clubrooms at Brunswick Oval were given a fresh coat of paint by AFL club North Melbourne on Friday.

Josh Kempton

West Coast's Bella Lewis, Amy Franklin and Lucy Boyd.

FootballPremiumEagles’ AFLW side stage community camp in South West

West Coast’s AFLW team was also in the South West over the weekend for the club’s community camp.

Josh Kempton

A tawny frogmouth in care at Just Raptors.

Owl Friendly Another South West shire makes an ‘Owl Friendly’ move

Another South West shire makes an ‘Owl Friendly’ move with as the Shire of Dardanup ditches the use of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides in a move to protect native animals.

Craig Duncan

William Bufton, Stuart Torrance, John Stachlewski, Kate Bufton and Men’s Sheds of WA’s Rebecca Talbot and Fiona Peters at the Brunswick Men’s Shed’s cyber security event held last week.

Cyber SecuritySouth West Men’s Shed share their knowledge

The Brunswick Men’s Shed hosted their Act Now, Stay Secure — Cyber Awareness What are You Risking Online, event at the Leschenault Sport Association’s pavilion last Wednesday.

Craig Duncan

The Australind Senior Citizens Centre are excited to welcome the community to their performance of Robin Hood and His Sorry Men

Robin Hood and his Sorry MenSeniors show of Sherwood to hit the stage

The adventures of Sherwood Forest’s man in tights will be on show this month with a special production set to hit the stage this weekend.

Craig Duncan

Liam and Mila Hough ran out with the North Melbourne players, with their late father Scott Hough a Roos superfan.

heart-warming tribute Scott Hough honoured as children run out with Roos

A heart-warming and fitting tribute paid homage to one of Bunbury'’ most loved North Melbourne superfans at the weekend with Scott Hough’s two children running out with his beloved Roos at Hands Oval. 

Amber Lilley

Harvey’s Greg Little has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his decades of compassion and care to those around him.

Kings BirthdayPremiumElder Greg Little has been recognised by the King

Harvey’s Greg Little has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal recognised on the Kings Birthday list for his decades of giving compassion and care to everyone around him. 

Craig Duncan

North Melbourne players Tristan Xerri (l) and Toby Pink can confirm they're biting (and being thrown back) in Bunbury.

Bunbury HeraldComments‘No beds left in town’: Bunbury booms as AFL fans flock

Bunbury is the hottest ticket in WA this weekend, with local pubs stocking up on kegs of beer and hotel rooms booked out months in advance, as the town gears up for a blockbuster football clash.

Sarah Steger and Oliver Lane

The Withers Library Community Biggest Morning Tea.

Australia’s Biggest Morning TeaWithers community helps raise funds for cancer research

The Withers community came together last month to raise funds for cancer research and treatment, by hosting a morning tea at the Withers Community Library.

Ezra Kaye

Local artist Grace Janowicz was selected to paint a mural on the Shire of Dardanup building.

ArtLocal artwork in Eaton celebrates culture and community

An emerging South West artist is looking to bring the community together with their latest artwork proudly displayed on the Shire of Dardanup building

Ezra Kaye

Education assistant at Bunbury Catholic College Liam Northcroft is taking his DJ career to Croatia.

DJBunbury education assistant to DJ at Yacht Week in Croatia

An education assistant at Bunbury Catholic College has been selected to DJ at a week-long ‘floating festival’ in Croatia

Ezra Kaye

WA Police have seized multiple firearms after raiding a home in the State’s south west. 

CrimePremiumWA Police seize firearm paraphernalia from Busselton home

Police say they located the firearm paraphernalia as well as homemade pistols and rifles, replica firearms, manufacturing equipment and plans and a compound bow after raiding a West Busselton property.

Jessica Evensen

The Polt family recently hosted Japanese tour students at their Cowaramup home, with mum Natalie calling the experience "incredibly rewarding."

Host familiesJapanese tour students coming to South West soon

A $10,000 trip will be up for grabs for local Bunbury and Busselton families who help host Japanese tour students later this year.

Daniel Hocking