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Brianna Maxwell competing in the Breakaway roping event.

RodeoPremiumHarvey Dickson Rodeo: Young star thrills in Boyup Brook

High ranking Competitors from across Australia were drawn to the iconic Harvey Dickson Rodeo on April 5, including former 2022 Australian Junior Breakaway Title winner Brianna Maxwell. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

An 87-year-old woman has been found safe after surviving a night in South West bushland.

SEARCH AND RESUCEPremium87-year-old survives night in Nannup bush on raisins

An 87-year-old women who went missing whilst bushwalking in the South West was located safe after spending a night lost in the bush near the Donnelly River Village. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley speaks with Capel Shire President John Fergusson

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremiumHannah Beazley tight lipped on next steps for voting reform

WA Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has waved off claims regarding her drive to push mandatory elections regardless of council feedback.

Will Corbett

South West artist William Dickie loves photography.

Happy SnapperPremiumArtist William Dickie “found his joy” in photography

South West artist William Dickie said he has “found his joy” in photography.

Craig Duncan

Alex Campbell and Aaron Turner will take part in the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge together.

PIPELINE CHALLENGE PremiumA pair from Bunbury will take part in a five-day ride

Two Bunbury residents are once again gearing up to ride in the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge to help raise funds for those in need.

Rose Patane

Natalie Abbott and Charlotte MacInnes in The Deb.

Fine FilmPremiumRegional towns to host CinefestOZ ‘On the Road’

Six regional towns are set to host CinefestOZ ‘On the Road’ with free films and filmmaking workshops coming to the community.

Craig Duncan

Coupe has been spotted entangled in fishing line.

DOLPHIN INJURY PremiumAnother dolphin in Bunbury has sustained injuries

The Dolphin Discovery Centre is once again reminding people to be responsible out on the waters after a dolphin calf was reported as being entangled over the weekend. 

Rose Patane

Jane and Trevor Pickering with their 1950 Daimler Special Sports at the Waroona All Australian Car Day.

IN PICTURES PremiumWaroona’s All Australian Car Show another success

Cars of all colours, shapes and sizes rolled in to Waroona at the weekend for the town’s annual display of cars. 

Rose Patane

Dayne Kingshott has won his third straight sprintcar series championship.

MotorsportsPremiumDayne Kingshott seals his third straight sprintcar series

Bunbury’s fastest on the track continued his winning ways with a hat-trick of Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series championships on Saturday night.

Jack Penniment

Sue Penfold and Debra Carver cross the line together in the half-marathon.

RunningPremium44th edition of running festival was the biggest yet

The 44th edition of the Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival on Sunday was biggest ever with more than 1400 runners taking to the streets of Bunbury for the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events.

Jack Penniment

Donnybrook’s Ella Smith during the 2025 South West Football League women’s grand final.

FootballPremiumBig margins were aplenty in round three

Dominant team performances turn into big margins in round three of the South West Football League women’s competition. 

Jack Penniment

A yellow Suzuki 450cc was stolen from a property in Yarloop.

POLICE PremiumTwo motorcycles have been stolen in Yarloop

The Yarloop Police are appealing for the public’s help in relation to a burglary and stealing incident. 

Rose Patane

The Harvey Skate Park’s grand opening.

PLAY TIME PremiumThree playgrounds to get new equipment Harvey shire

Three playgrounds in the Shire of Harvey are set to get some new equipment after the council voted in favour to award contracts. 

Rose Patane

An aerial view of Uduc Road in Harvey.

Community fundingPremiumShire of Harvey launch streamlined grants program next month

Community groups have the chance to get some of their major projects funded with the Shire of Harvey launching a streamlined grants program next month. 

Craig Duncan

Construction on the new acceleration lane from Preston Beach Road on to Forrest Highway is set to commence.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumAnother acceleration road will be built on Forrest Highway

Construction of an acceleration lane from Preston Beach Road to Forrest Highway will commence this month, aiming to help motorist safely merge with traffic.

Rose Patane

Harvey Community Resource Centre's Sarah Celisano, manager Jo Wood and Ness Rose.

EXPLORING WELLBEING PremiumHealth and wellness was the focus of an expo in Harvey

From keeping fit to eating healthy, an expo in Harvey last week focused on helping residents learn about self-care and wellness. 

Rose Patane

Tony Banner will be debuting his newest exhibition in Harvey next week.

VICTORIA CROSS PremiumA new exhibition will debut in Harvey this week

With a life-long dedication to sharing the story of Victoria Cross recipients in Australia and New Zealand, one Harvey resident will be debuting his newest exhibition in town this week. 

Rose Patane

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

CHANGEOVER PremiumMeet the new owners of the Preston Beach General Store

It’s an exciting time in Preston Beach as fuel services are set to return after a change of ownership in the town’s general store. 

Rose Patane

The Harvey shire council has voted to request the chief executive investigate the installation of a drinking fountain at the Brunswick River Pool.  

DRINKING FOUNTAINPremiumShire of Harvey to investigate potential drinking fountain’s

The Harvey Shire council has voted in favour to request the chief executive investigate the potential installation of a water drinking fountain at the Brunswick River Pool.  

Rose Patane

Tyson Wood celebrates kicking a goal in his 100th game for the club.

FootballPremiumSurges give teams the edge in round three

Final-quarter Surges gave multiple teams a much-needed boost in round three of the South West Football League season.

Jack Penniment

The Margaret River community is going offline together.

No SignalPremiumMargaret River community going offline together

A grassroots community movement in Margaret River is inviting women and non-binary people to step away from digital noise and reconnect with nature.

Craig Duncan

The Rocks Green Ban with Jack Mundey, Meredith Burgmann, Nellie Leonard and Peter Wright, 1973.

Fine FilmPremiumMen’s Shed swinging doors open for a film fundraiser

The Margaret River Men’s Shed are swinging their doors open this Saturday for a film fundraiser. 

Craig Duncan

Dunsborough in a huddle.

FootballPremiumSharks remaining positive after slow start

It’s not all doom and gloom for Dunsborough Sharks after two losses to start the South West Football league season with coach Chayce Creedy confident his troops are ready.

Jack Penniment

Harvey author Joel Whitwell is launching his second book Spreading my Wings.

Author TalkPremiumJoel Whitwell sharing story at Margaret River author talk

Inspirational South West author Joel Whitwell sharing his latest story at Margaret River author talk. 

Craig Duncan