South Western Times

road warKingston road war ignites

Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke has accused the Liberal candidate for the region Michelle Boylan of circulating a “misleading petition” on Facebook.

Briana Fiore

McGowan and HastieMcGowan tells Hastie ‘grow up’

Premier Mark McGowan has told Canning MHR Andrew Hastie to “grow up” — after Mr Hastie this month accused the Premier of “gaslighting” the public for his own popularity and political power.

Briana Fiore

footballSabournes at heart of HBL

The Sabournes swear that if you cut them in half, they will bleed maroon and gold.

Briana Fiore

Osmington tragedyFresh hope in family shooting dad’s quest for answers

The father of four children shot dead by their grandfather in Osmington has welcomed Attorney General John Quigley’s push for a parliamentary inquiry into the murders and the Family Court system.

Peter Law

Spooky school showDalyellup College play set to be a real trick and treat

Audiences will delight in a stage show full of howling laughs and a deadly good performance, as Dalyellup College adapt the 2012 Jonathon Dorf play, Just Add Zombies, for its stage.

Bella Kitchen

Arts centre opensStirling Street Arts Centre officially opened

The arts and craft community of Bunbury came together last Friday to celebrate the official opening of the Stirling Street Arts Centre redevelopment.

Bella Kitchen

Exam timeHow can students reduce exam stress?

Students preparing to tackle West Australian Certificate of Education exams in coming weeks are being urged to take breaks and continue with normal co-curricular activities.

Jackson Barrett

Debut bookSinger, golfer makes science fiction debut

Bunbury’s Rob Littlewood is a businessman, opera singer, keen golfer and now a published author.

Jackson Barrett

Contract awardedLocal firms to build new facility at Hay Park

Bunbury City Council has awarded the construction contract for the Hay Park North Sporting Precinct to Bunbury company Smith Constructions.

Jackson Barrett

Regional tourSan Cisco keen to break shackles

A group of people who carry as much life and energy as Perth-based band San Cisco aren’t designed to be cooped up at home for six months - now it’s time for some fun.

Jackson Barrett

Bunbury VigilSouth West come together to mourn Annaliesse Ugle

More than 100 people attended a vigil in Bunbury on Sunday for much loved 11-year-old Annaliesse Ugle.

Bella Kitchen

sexual assaultBus driver ‘raped teen’

A primary school bus driver accused of blindfolding and twice raping a 14-year-old girl in the South West faced Bunbury Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Nicolette Barbas

empowering womenFundraiser for a cause

The Zonta Club of Bunbury held its annual quiz morning fundraiser at the Bunbury Bowling Club.

Nicolette Barbas

liberal candidate‘Real outcomes’ for city foremost for Foreman

Bunbury cricket stalwart Matt Foreman is Bunbury’s Liberal candidate for the 2021 State Election and has high hopes to grow the city.

Nicolette Barbas

floral enthusiastsRose show in bloom

This weekend, the South West Rose Society will host their annual rose show.

Nicolette Barbas

regional pulse reportSouth West business optimism growing

About 41 per cent of South West businesses are expecting stronger conditions over the next three months, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA regional pulse report released today.

firey successBunbury bushfire cadet is on top at awards ceremony

A Bunbury Bushfire Brigade cadet has been recognised in this year’s WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards.

what’s in a nameSpider discovered by SW photographer named

A Bunbury photographer discovered her second species of peacock spider earlier this year and now it officially has a name — Maratus tiddalik.

Ailish Delaney

“it makes me happy”Senior club provides lifeline for Australind resident

Eileen Depiazzi has many loves in her life — her husband, her family, theatre and one can’t forget, the Australind and Districts Senior Citizens Centre.

Ailish Delaney

obituaryFamily farewells cheeky, humane Bunbury patriarch

Never without a warm, friendly smile or a cheeky grin, Brian Kennedy was a well-loved member of the Bunbury community.

Ailish Delaney

coach on child sex chargesBail for SW man charged with child sex offences

A South West basketball coach facing a string of child sex charges relating to two teenage girls he allegedly met through community sport has had his bail extended.

Ailish Delaney

Awards sweepCity and teen honoured

The City of Bunbury has been recognised at the Keep Australia Beautiful’s Australian Sustainable Communities — Tidy Towns awards, along with Youth Mayor Bella Burgemeister.

Jackson Barrett

Shoe driveZaylee steps out for those in need

Enterprising Bunbury student Zaylee Logie Carruthers has made a major contribution to Bunbury’s In Town Centre, donating 100 pairs of shoes for people in need.

Jackson Barrett

Exams aheadTough yeartackled wellby students

Students, teachers and school administrators around the South West have been forced to “roll with the punches” but school principals say their students are handling it well.

Jackson Barrett