South Western Times

jail assaultPrison assault earns more jail

A man has landed himself more time behind bars after he assaulted an inmate who allegedly “king hit” his brother.

Ailish Delaney

bunbury courtCourt told dad ‘snapped’ swung pole at pregnant partner

A Bunbury father who “snapped” and swung a metal pole at his heavily pregnant partner has copped a stern warning from a magistrate, saying he could have lost both his wife and child from his actions.

Ailish Delaney

BasketballStar appeal

Although all matches will be played indoors, those who attend the 2021 Barr and Standley 4th Bunbury Masters Carnival on January 30 will see plenty of stars.

Justin Fris

funding pledgeLabor’s $20k donation will brighten future for refuge

Crisis accommodation provider South West Refuge could see an upgraded heating system in the future, after Bunbury MLA Don Punch announced a re-elected McGowan Government would fund the service.

Ailish Delaney

High hopes for Slammers youngsterYoung Slammer Canada-bound

Exciting South West Slammers youngster Zaya Black is destined for a college basketball career in Canada, after accepting an offer to join Lakeland College.

Justin Fris

BasketballBulls fight back and hold off persistent Aces Sky

On the back of some excellent hustle, Aces Sky had bolted to a 10-0 lead inside the opening seven minutes of the game.

Justin Fris

national corrections dayBunbury prison officers recognised for achievements

Several frontline workers from Bunbury Regional Prison were recognised for their long service and achievements at National Corrections Day on Friday.

Ailish Delaney

BasketballCotton inspires comeback

If you ever needed proof of how a great team can overcome adversity, look no further than Bunbury Basketball Association men’s superpower club Tornadoes Black.

Justin Fris

redecoration stationCommunity art project rejigs Bunbury kids’ ward

South West children and health workers have joined forces to help bring the power of art to the rooms of young patients at Bunbury Hospital.

Ailish Delaney

access deniedCouple left in return limbo

A Capel mother whose son is stuck in Norway has questioned the Australian Government’s protocols.

EXCLUSIVE Nicolette Barbas

looking aheadCommunity hub plan at Dardanup

A multi-purpose community hub will be a feature of the new Dardanup shire administration, library and community building planned for a 2023 opening in the Eaton Fair Activity Centre.

Nicolette Barbas

conquer CFsilver screen boost for CF

South West residents want to help conquer cystic fibrosis with a fundraiser next month.

Bella Kitchen

bin it to win itCollie wins recycle war

The Shire of Collie’s contamination levels are among the best in the South West after a recent kerbside recycling audit in the shire found a dramatic reduction in contamination levels.

summer schoolGALLERY: Art at heart of hub

The Summer School for Stirling Street Arts Centre was a huge success after it finished on January 17.

downtown musicGALLERY: Blissful beats at sunset

Reggae lovers filled Centenary Gardens on January 17 for the second instalment of the Downtown Music Festival.

art in focusExhibition to transform Collie Art Gallery

An exhibition of of 40 works from the Art Gallery of Western Australia’s is opening at the Collie Art Gallery next week.

Nicolette Barbas

swell muralDalyellup toilet block gets a swell facelift

A local artist has added a splash of colour to brighten up a toilet block at Dalyellup Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Bella Kitchen

in the worksThrossell revamp to aid better first impressions

Collie’s historic Throssell Street streetscape is on the road to being brought back to its former glory after construction work started on the $1.1 million State Government-funded project last week.

Nicolette Barbas

on holdEPA stalls Turkey Point bridge

Work on a $15 million State Government-funded bridge project due to start in February creating more than 150 jobs across the city has been put on hold.

Nicolette Barbas

Seth ready to deliverDefender eyes off goal posts

Fremantle Dockers defender Philipa Seth has been gearing up for the 2021 AFLW season in conditions unlike any other for professional athletes.

Justin Fris

‘end native logging’Nannas snap Simcoa jarrah pile in ‘citizens inspection’

A group of protesting nannas conducted a “citizens inspection” of operations at Simcoa on Sunday to make the community more aware of the volume of jarrah used in the silicon manufacturing process.

Ailish Delaney

farm heistYarloop Gran has $30K jewellery stolen in farm burglary

A Yarloop grandmother has lost $30,000 worth of jewellery and heirlooms after her farmhouse was ransacked in a callous burglary just days after Christmas.

Briana Fiore