Two South West born and raised opera talents have taken roles in West Australian Opera’s upcoming production of Madama Butterfly at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth.
Sofia Fimognari
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has granted Cleanaway a licence to store contaminated PFAS waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, despite community backlash.
Ezra Kaye
Two men have been charged by WA Police after significant quantities of drugs were seized from two properties in the South West
The long awaited opening of the Bussell Highway duplication will be short lived, as lane closures and speed reductions are set to be reinstated after the April school holidays
With Federal election day looming on Saturday, eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to contest the seat of Forrest in the South West
Sofia Fimognari and Ezra Kaye
Veterans, community members and loved ones gathered in Bunbury on Anzac Day to commemorate those who served the nation at war — in the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing
Bunbury stamped their status as premiership favourites in the South West Football League women’s competition with a 31-point win over Busselton at Bovell Park on Saturday.
Josh Kempton
A nine-goal haul from Brendan Tingey helped Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault to their second win of the South West Football League season on Saturday, with the Lions beating Collie by 36 points.
A standout debut from young gun Lily Knight was not enough to see Souwest Jets’ open side to their second win of the West Australian Netball League season.
South West Slammers’ women’s side suffered their heaviest loss of the NBL1 West season so far to Mandurah Magic on Thursday night, being smashed by 71 points at Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
Harvey’s Brady Hough shone in a new midfield role as West Coast suffered another loss on Sunday, this time to Hawthorn by 50 points at Marvel Stadium.
South West Slammers’ men’s side are still without a win in the 2025 NBL1 West season after a pair of losses to Mandurah Magic and Perry Lakes Hawks last week.
School students from across Australia and the world gathered at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School last week for regional WA education activities as part of the Round Square Conference.
Vehicle rental company Europcar has partnered with the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry — and supplied them with dedicated vehicle to visit and engage with members throughout the South West
The City of Bunbury celebrated Grandfamilies Day on Wednesday with an event at the Bunbury Wildlife Park.
Members of the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry got a chance to meet the candidates for the seat of Forrest in the 2025 Federal election last week.
A day filled with free activities for families is set to be hosted in Eaton on Thursday morning.
Firefighters from across the State descended on Bunbury over the Easter weekend for the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Association Firefighting Championships.
South West Slammers women’s side fell short in their mission to string together consecutive home wins at Eaton Recreation Centre on Thursday, losing to Lakeside Lightning by nine points.
Another huge performance from Jamal Poplar was not enough to drive South West Slammers’ men’s side to their first victory of the season, going down to Lakeside Lightning by 16 points.
Since March 19, there have been 15 confirmed measles cases reported to authorities, and 16 in WA for 2025. There have been more than 60 cases so far nationwide.
Hannah Cross
The Shire of Capel has posted a message to Facebook announcing its chief executive officer was on extended leave
A bridge in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup has been reopened six months after it was devastated by a fire last year.
