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Two Thirds VaxxedThe faces behind the South West’s vax stats

These are the faces behind the South West statistic that two-out of-three people have received a COVID jab.

Jacinta Cantatore

vintage stumblePremiumWine sector worried about vintage

It’s 2020 all over again.

Warren Hately

‘Wild Thing’PremiumDunsborough’s Morris given first crack in Shield side

Dunsborough’s Lance Morris has been catapulted into WA’s side for the start of the Sheffield Shield season, pipping former tournament leading wicket-taker Cam Gannon to a spot in the seam attack.

Jackson Barrett

waking up happyPremiumOpportunity to embrace ‘kindfulness’

Residents interested in a Buddhist perspective on happiness have the chance to register for a free talk at the Margaret River Heart later this month.

Warren Hately

shark alarmsPremiumShark monitoring continues apace

Ocean users have been reminded a shark warning system off the Capes coast remains active despite the end of the drumline program.

Future proofCommentsPremiumBusso’s whale of a plan to rival Sydney Harbour Bridge

SEE THE PICTURES: It is hoped the 12m-high entrance to the $32 million underwater observatory at Busselton jetty will be as iconic and recognisable as Sydney’s famed bridge.

Kim Macdonald

downward trendPremiumCrashes with compo on the down low

Vehicle crashes resulting in financial claims for injuries are on the decrease in the Capes region.

region silencingCommentsPremiumNationals reject voting reform

Delegates at the Nationals WA annual State Conference have voted to reject the McGowan Government’s “one vote, one value” system.

Luke McPherson

coastal woesPremiumBusselton ‘burbs abandoned in coastal plan

Busselton home and business owners are calling for better community consultation on the City’s plan to battle coastal erosion.

Taylar Amonini

PCD awarenessPremiumFundraising goal for Evie’s appeal

Busselton family work on fundraising goal for Evie’s appeal to help end PCD

rage textsPremiumMeth addict avoids serial offender tag

Despite plaguing his ex-partner with more than 3000 meth-fuelled threatening calls and messages, a South West man will not be named a serial family violence offender.

taylar amonini

Shark alert systemShark warning towers to detect tagged sharks

Beach safety has been given a boost in the lead up to summer thanks to the installation of automated shark detection towers.

Jacinta Cantatore

Local governmentPremiumRyan, Richards, Henley and Love secure council spots

Election leader Anne Ryan will be joined by newcomers to the local government realm Jodie Richards and Mikayla Love and returning councillor Grant Henley

Taylar Amonini

ELECTIONS LIVEPremiumLIVE BLOG: South West local government elections

Full coverage from all 12 council elections in the region, including the 10-person race for City of Bunbury Mayor

Staff reporters

City courtPremiumCity gains extraction industry conviction

The City of Busselton has reminded the local industry they will continue to pursue illegal development as they succeed in its second extraction industry conviction this year.

Taylar Amonini

FIFO flightsPremiumFortescue takes flight from South West

South West FIFO workers will have an easier trek to work, as Fortescue Metals Group celebrates its inaugural flight from Busselton.

Taylar Amonini

developing concernsPremium‘Fast-track’ tribunal concern for Smiths Beach group

The Smiths Beach Action Group has warned of an incoming Special Matters tribunal with the power to override local planning schemes for items deemed of State significance,

Warren Hately

smoke warningBusselton prescribed burns cause smoke warning

A smoke warning has been issued for Busselton and Dunsborough as prescribed burning is carried out in the region today.

regional crisisPremiumVasse MP backs MRI lobby

Without a new licensed MRI machine the South West could face medical disaster, according to the region’s peak radiology centre.

Taylar Amonini

‘reckless’PremiumBunbury business alliance in bizarre anti-vax push

A group of South West retailers opposed to COVID-19 vaccines have united in a bizarre bid to allow the public to shop with businesses which they claim “support human rights”.

Jackson Barrett

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opinionCommentsPremium
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Make good use of your council vote

I could tell you not to make a bad choice, I could tell you who to choose, I could pester your decision making process. I won’t do that, but I will tell you to make a choice — your choice.

Kasper Johansen

supporting eldersCommentsPremiumRelationship service for elderly extended into regions

Elderly people across the South West are set to receive much needed support for abuse and ageing-related issues.

Luke McPherson

Top of classSouth West leads in regional COVID vaccination rates

The South West is again leading the regional vaccination pack, with almost 69 per cent of residents having received their first COVID-19 jab and almost 50 per cent of residents fully vaccinated.

Jacinta Cantatore

Love storyPremiumAkoni returns to South West for WA tour

South West film buffs will revisit the Nigerian love story of Akoni as it returns to the region following its CinefestOZ premiere.

Taylar Amonini