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run machinePremiumThe future is bright for Nico Le Roux

15-year-old Nico Le Roux has amassed 561 runs for the Leschenault Cricket Club this year, and accentuated his stellar form with an explosive 100 not out last Friday. 

Luke McPherson

Gala gets go-ahead PremiumRoadworks won’t impact gala night

Harvey’s Community Gala Night will spread Christmas cheer despite roadworks taking place along the same road on the same day. 

Kasper Johansen

on a rollPremiumCalvin Rodgers named in 2022 Commonwealth Games squad

Harvey Bowling Club’s vision-impaired captain Calvin Rodgers has been named in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games squad seven weeks after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Luke McPherson

Fire warning Leschenault bushfire

South West fire fighters have banded together to tackle a Leschenault bushfire, which has caused road closures near Old Coat Road and Marine Drive. 

Kasper Johansen

CricketCommentsPremiumBlue stumps honour Ahlia

Tom Buchanan made a heartfelt half-century on Saturday in honour of his niece who died last year.

Justin Fris and Luke McPherson

cricketPremiumWaroona on top after toppling South Mandurah

Waroona sit atop the Wyllie Cup ladder after claiming a bonus-point victory over South Mandurah. 

Luke McPherson

cricketPremiumHarvey-Benger muscle Colts on the road

Harvey-Benger have moved into fifth place on the BDCA second-grade ladder with a win over second-placed Colts.

Luke McPherson

On trackPremiumProject for faster rail through Waroona accelerates

The Shire of Waroona CEO has met the Public Transport Authority to discuss the potential of the town getting a stop on the future Perth-to-Bunbury faster rail line.

Luke McPherson

Taking flightPremiumHough lands with Eagles

Harvey’s Brady Hough has completed his first week with the West Coast Eagles after being taken with pick 31 of the AFL Draft.

Luke McPherson

survey says PremiumHorticulture holds tight through pandemic

A Federal Government survey has shown horticultural farmers responded to a lack of international workers by increasing their domestic workforce. 

Kasper Johansen

brunswick speedsterPremiumThomas keeps Cross-ing off records

Brunswick’s Thomas Cross has continued to smash records after breaking an 800m record which stood for five years.

Luke McPherson

Big hay boomerPremiumWaroona hops into the Christmas spirit

The Waroona Visitors Centre is jumping for joy after receiving a giant hay bale kangaroo which is drawing the eye of tourists and locals along the South Western Highway. 

Luke McPherson

regional health PremiumRegional residents a focus of new alliance

In a bid to increase research into kidney disease, boost telehealth services and address regional residents’ unique healthcare needs, the WA Country Health Service has partnered with Curtin University. 

Kasper Johansen

Weekend drink-driveCommentsPremiumPolice slam weekend’s worth of drink drivers

Waroona police have slammed drink-drivers after three men were caught driving under the influence across a single weekend, with one officer warning a licence can disappear “as quickly as a middy”.

Kasper Johansen

upgrades inboundCommentsPremiumFeedback sought on recreation centre

The Harvey Shire is developing a master plan for the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and has opened a public survey for feedback about what should be included.

Kasper Johansen

trained and readyCommentsPremiumGrant comes through for CRC

Harvey’s Community Resource Centre has been bolstered by the latest funding round aimed at supporting regional traineeships.

Kasper Johansen

sceince for studentsCamera IconLeonardo Day sees focus on science

Future polymaths from schools across the regions took part in Leonardo Day, an event that exposed students to a variety of scientific activities.

Kasper Johansen

OPINIONPremiumRegional bank closures don’t add up

If 54,000 new customers had moved to an area, surely it’s just good business sense to keep your shopfront there?

Jacinta Cantatore

Banks “short sighted”Premium600 regional banks closed in four years

Regional Australia has lost a quarter of its banks in the past four years, a trend that is no shock to South West towns at the coal face of a regional banking exodus being labelled “unconscionable”.

Jacinta Cantatore

Celebrating CulturePremiumVillage hails history and art

Historic country, culture and art in the depths of Collie was celebrated over the weekend with the return of the annual Roelands Village Festival.

Amy Johnston

Swim teacher shortagePremiumSouth West schools caught up in national shortage

The department has admitted multiple schools in the region had to cancel their in-term swimming programs as a result of the shortage, but would not be drawn on how many schools were affected.

Jacinta Cantatore

Labor Forrest contenderPremiumLabor newcomer to contest Forrest at Federal election

Bunbury resident Bronwen English has been confirmed as Labor’s choice to contest the seat, which has been held by Brunswick-born Nola Marino for 14 years.

Jacinta Cantatore

Huge penaltyPremiumIllegal marron fishers slapped with biggest WA fine

A pair of illegal marron fishers in the South West have been hit with almost $100,000 in fines after catching more than 400 marron — the biggest fine for illegal marron fishing in WA history.

Kasper Johansen

Unclaimed cashPremiumSouth West residents owed thousands in unclaimed cash

The biggest unclaimed amount in the South West is for a Donnybrook resident who can claim a whopping $46,000.

Jacinta Cantatore