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Federal Election: SenatePremiumSurprising swing to smaller parties in the Senate

The Labor ‘red-slide’ in WA across the Lower House was equally reflected in the Upper House results, voters securing a nearly 8 per cent swing towards Labor in the Senate.

Jacinta Cantatore

Collie Mural TrailPremiumNew mural in Collie to kick off community events calendar

A new artwork on Collie’s Mural Trail was unveiled on Friday, kicking off 12 months of community events to celebrate a milestone anniversary in the town.

Jacinta Cantatore

Federal ElectionPremiumExclusive: Marino’s first interview since being re-elected

Newly re-elected Forrest MP Nola Marino has vowed to keep fighting for her electorate as she finds herself back in Opposition after the Labor party’s Federal election victory.

Jacinta Cantatore

football PremiumPanthers keen to continue accent

Carey Park will be expecting to continue their rise up the SWFL ladder when they face the lowly Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault at Kelly Park on Saturday.

Luke McPherson

footballPremiumLions not ready to read into Panthers’ ladder position

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault will be going into Saturday night’s clash with Carey Park expecting a tough challenge, despite the Panthers leading the Lions by one win on the SWFL ladder. 

Luke McPherson

footballPremiumPanthers colts pump the Boomers

One of the biggest victories in recent memory by reigning premiers Carey Park was the exclamation mark of the SWFL colts competition at the weekend. 

Luke McPherson

hockeyPremiumReigning premiers Boyanup lead the way at turn of the round

The South West Hockey League ladder is starting to take shape, with last year’s grand finalists again leading the competition. 

Luke McPherson

‘grab it with both hands’PremiumRogers not ready to give up on AFL dream

Bunbury-born Sandover Medallist Bailey Rogers has said he is keeping his AFL dream alive ahead of the AFL mid-season draft on June 1.

Luke McPherson

HeartKidsPremiumTwo-year-old Levi a happy HeartKid

Levi Norris has had a rough start to his young life, and now displays a huge scar down his chest after having his heart operated on before he was one week old, and his second surgery before turning one. 

Luke McPherson

the eagle is landingPremiumSouth West great backs plan to bring WAFL Eagles to Bunbury

Bunbury could be the solution to the West Coast Eagles’ dire playing stocks crisis, according to one of the State’s leading football voices, who says the region’s talent has been left untapped.

Luke McPherson and Jackson Barrett

Application opposedPremiumPrisoner opposes serial family violence offender declaration

A Bunbury man who was jailed for punching the windscreen of his pregnant ex-partner’s car in a “terrifying” ordeal has indicated he opposes an application to be declared a serial family violence offender.

Carly Laden

taking offPremiumBuay Tuach’s incredible journey to the South West Slammers

Migrating to America from Ethiopia at just four years old, to sharing the court with some of the greatest basketball players in the world, the South West Slammers’ newest star has had an incredible journey.

Luke McPherson

Cystic Fibrosis65 Roses to help give hope for Bunbury’s Oliver Dridan

Bunbury mother of three Jade Dridan hopes for one thing for her seven-year-old son Oliver — that he will outlive her.

Jacinta Cantatore

Clutch play PremiumIntangibles win game

The South West Slammers men’s team secured a last-gasp 81-80 win over a shell-shocked East Perth Eagles.

Justin Fris

FINALLY! The taste of success

The South West Slammers women’s team came from the clouds to end their three-year winless streak on Saturday evening.

Justin Fris

‘the right direction’PremiumYouth mayor says climate policy a positive change

Bunbury’s youth mayor says the City of Bunbury’s new council policy on climate change adopted at a council meeting recently is ‘a move in the right direction’.

Luke McPherson

Awful weather PremiumMagpies prevail in miserable conditions

Busselton survived a late surge from the winless Collie Eagles to run out thrilling 6.6 (42) to 6.5 (41) victors in miserable conditions.

Justin Fris

FootballPremiumSWFL 2022: Bulldogs do it easy

Bunbury reminded everyone once again just how potent their forward line is during Saturday’s big 19.11 (125) to 7.8 (50) win over Donnybrook at VC Mitchell Park. 

Justin Fris

Another win Bulldogs wear down Dons

Bunbury remained equal top with women’s premiership powerhouse South Bunbury.

Justin Fris

side by sideWalk to launch Reconciliation Week in Bunbury

Reconciliation WA and the City of Bunbury are encouraging people of the region to come together, share stories and continue the journey to reconciliation through the upcoming National Reconciliation Week. 

Luke McPherson

storytellers on showNoongar Country returns to BRAG

Indigenous artists living and working on Noongar Boodja are again set to be celebrated as one of the South West’s most popular exhibitions returns to the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery.

Luke McPherson

King of the road PremiumYarloop Primary students walk safely to school

South West students have taken steps to walk to school safer for national Walk Safely to School Day and were joined by local police and shire representatives. 

Kasper Johansen

full beam aheadPremiumBeam bringing safety to the streets

Bunbury’s only e-scooter hire company, Beam, did its part to improve road safety on Saturday with the Beam Safe Academy, a real-world training course run by the provider for National Road Safety Week.

Luke McPherson

Serious allegationsPremiumSW man accused of sexually abusing minor overseas

A Dardanup man has appeared in court facing multiple allegations of sexually abusing a child outside Australia as well as transmitting indecent communication to a child.

Carly Laden