Authorities are pushing back against illegal fishing activity this year, with a multi-agency crackdown on marron fishing in South West waterways.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
Hundreds hit the waves in Gnarabup Bay last weekend for the largest annual Margaret River Ocean Swim.
Jane Wishaw
Honouring one of Margaret River’s most beloved community members, the official opening for the Anne Shepherdson courtyard has been announced.
Rose Patane
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will begin their seasonal rabbit control program in the middle of January
From wearable art and richly detailed wall hangings to sculptures of local flora, the natural beauty of the South West has been transformed into textile art now on display in Busselton.
Madelin Hayes
WA police have made an arrest in regards to the firebombing incident at a convenience store in Bunbury, which led to devastating loss and damage to neighbouring stores.
Yousuf Shameel
The latest quarterly rent report has shown a slower increase in rents across regional WA, following rapid rises over the past five years.
A rural health expert is warning people in regional towns of the potential health risks brought by extreme weather.
Music lovers will be feeling the blues thanks to the South West Blues Club and its mega line-up of artists heading to Bunbury for the 2026 Summertime Blues Festival.
Despite the new carriages being capable of reaching much higher speeds, the long-awaited return of the Australind train will likely match the speed of cars on the Forrest Highway.
Craig Duncan
Margaret River Senior High School has some of the highest-performing students in the State across four ATAR subjects
Two musicians who met while attending Busselton’s Cape Naturaliste College are getting to release their first single as a duo.
Life Now courses in Bunbury and Dunsborough will aim to support the wellbeing of those who have experienced cancer and their carers, with registration for the courses now open.
On the oval, in the ocean and everywhere in between, the South West had some truly standout sporting moments this year and we’ve selected our best.
Josh Kempton and Jack Penniment
In a year marked with three elections, two AFL games, plenty of council controversy and honouring lost loved ones, the South Western Times crew was there to cover it all
Amber Lilley and Craig Duncan
A Harvey resident is sharing her traditions and stories of the journey to Australia from Italy as part of an exhibition in Perth celebrating Italian women
Records have been broken without a single wheel spun, with the 2026 WA Chip SSA Junior Sedan WA Title set to roar to life at Manjimup Speedway from January 15-17.
Two South West gin distilleries from Busselton and Nannup will showcase the flavours of the region at a new craft gin festival in Perth later this month.
Last week the Shire of Manjimup revealed the coastal town of Walpole has been relying on supplemented water to meet capacity since mid-December.
Players from across the State came to Manjimup Bowling Club for the annual Muir’s Invitation Fours.
Paul Wood
Defending champions of both League and Reserves, Deanmill Football Club has announced its coaches for the 2026 season.
Fruit harvesting is set to reach new heights in WA with the trial of a multi-function tree management platform to support the adoption of technology-driven Narrow Orchard Systems.
The Shire of Nannup has announced the successful completion of the 2025 Nannup Oral Histories Project — a heartfelt series capturing the voices, memories, and stories of the local community.
Entries are now open for the 2026 Boyup Brook Art Awards, with the exhibition returning to the Boyup Brook Town Hall during the local country music festival from February 12-15
