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Federal Election: SenatePremiumSurprising swing to smaller parties in the Senate

The Labor ‘red-slide’ in WA across the Lower House was equally reflected in the Upper House results, voters securing a nearly 8 per cent swing towards Labor in the Senate.

Jacinta Cantatore

footballPremiumPanthers colts pump the Boomers

One of the biggest victories in recent memory by reigning premiers Carey Park was the exclamation mark of the SWFL colts competition at the weekend. 

Luke McPherson

hockeyPremiumReigning premiers Boyanup lead the way at turn of the round

The South West Hockey League ladder is starting to take shape, with last year’s grand finalists again leading the competition. 

Luke McPherson

Cystic Fibrosis65 Roses to help give hope for Bunbury’s Oliver Dridan

Bunbury mother of three Jade Dridan hopes for one thing for her seven-year-old son Oliver — that he will outlive her.

Jacinta Cantatore

smiths beachPremiumSmiths Beach to get full environmental protection review

The State’s peak environmental protection organisation has opted to fully assess the controversial Smiths Beach Project for a second time after overwhelming community concern earlier this month.

Taylar Amonini

covid-19PremiumCOVID-19: State Government rejects Busselton antivax calls

The State Government has responded to Busselton’s antivax community, declining calls to end COVID-19 regulations and outlining plans to integrate them into the Public Health Act.

Taylar Amonini

thank youPremiumDunsborough to host ‘thank you’ parade for firefighters

The region’s emergency service workers and volunteers will be celebrated this weekend in a parade down Dunsborough’s main drag.

Taylar Amonini

film festivalPremiumCinefestOZ crew call out for South West

Preparations for the region’s highly anticipated CinefestOZ have ramped up, with organisers on the hunt for passionate volunteers to help bring the festival to life.

Taylar Amonini

SWFL 2022PremiumStormy weather brings premature end to Dunsborough match

Despite a strong cold front bringing a premature end to their match, the Harvey Bulls have managed a second win in a row after keeping the Dunsborough Sharks scoreless.

Carly Laden

SWNFL 2022PremiumBusselton’s undefeated streak broken by HBL

The Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lions have exacted revenge on the Busselton Magpies, breaking their undefeated streak by 17 goals just weeks after Busselton broke HBL’s early winning streak.

Carly Laden

AFL WatchPremiumBunbury’s Winder a highlight in Eagles thumping

A look at how the South West’s AFL stars have fared in round 10.

Carly Laden

Federal election Premium‘Mood for change’: Labor looks to oust Libs in Forrest

As Australians head to the polls Saturday, the two front-runners for the South West’s Forrest electorate have spoken about how they’re feeling ahead of today’s result.

Jacinta Cantatore

reconcilliation weekPremiumBusselton hosts first Reconciliation Week walk

The City of Busselton will host its first Reconciliation Walk this month to celebrate the relationship with traditional owners and Aboriginal people in the region.

Taylar Amonini

Lest we forgetPremiumBusselton war memorial relocation plans funded

Plans to relocate and restore Busselton’s war memorial will soon begin rolling as the local RSL sub-branch celebrates a significant cash injection into the project.

Taylar Amonini

what’s onPremiumPerforming arts fest returns to SW

Busselton Performing Arts festival is back for another year of fun-filled acts ready to take over your favourite local venues in a joyous celebration of art and culture.

Breanna Redhead

CourtPremiumStudent teacher not Out of the Woods after bad behaviour

A student teacher has been fined for failing to comply with officer orders during a rowdy weekend at the Out of the Woods music festival.

Breanna Redhead

road safety weekPremiumBusselton Police encourage the walk to school

The children of Busselton are in safe hands, with local police set to attend schools in the area to celebrate national road safety week.

Breanna Redhead

fooball feverPremiumBusselton gets a dose of football fever

Football fever was alive in Busselton at the weekend when 500 fans gathered at Barnard Park, in honour of the Football West Regional Festival of Football.

Breanna Redhead

Busselton Magistrate’s CourtPremiumBusselton man charged for drink-driving offence

A Busselton man has been fined for drink-driving to such an extent he was ‘incapable of properly controlling’ his vehicle at more than four times the legal blood alcohol limit.

Breanna Redhead

dishevelled reservePremiumBusselton residents calling for reserve action

Just 15 months after management of Ambergate reserve was handed over to the City of Busselton, disgruntled locals are calling to revoke the decision, appalled by its lack of maintenance.

Breanna Redhead

student welfarePremiumTeacher rings alarm bell on school mental health struggles

Margaret River-based teacher Mark Cummins says colleagues across the region are increasingly facing burn-out from a rising tide of student mental health issues.

Warren Hately

FestivalPremiumFestival developer eyeing Busselton property

The man behind the Out of the Woods Festival is set to propose plans for a multi-day festival on his property in Busselton and inject millions into the local economy.

Taylar Amonini

Bowser painSouth West petrol prices set to exceed $2 per litre

South West petrol prices will continue rising, according to the State’s fuel pricing watchdog, the halving of the fuel excise providing little relief for motorists.

Jacinta Cantatore

state budgetPremiumState Government defends Budget after Vasse criticism

The State Government defends Budget allocations for the South West after Opposition claims critical needs in the Capes were ignored.

Taylar Amonini