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Avo WoesCommentsPremiumAvocado season headed for “perfect storm”

A Manjimup avocado grower has warned of a “perfect storm” hitting the South West region this picking season causing issues for orchards and their owners.

Ben Loughran

cristoffanini wins itPremiumPresident’s election ‘a celebration of diversity’

Cr Paula Cristoffanini claimed the Shire presidency and re-elected Cowaramup-based member Julia Meldrum was named her deputy in a move critics say represents the return of a “green council”.

Warren Hately

regional producePremiumFarmers’ Market board to run fresh election

The newly-elected members of the incomplete board which runs the Margaret River Farmers’ Market have revealed the irregularities in the group’s recent annual meeting.

Warren Hately

talking horsesPremiumHorsePower veteran snags top award

A local horse has snatched a bronze medal for her volunteering work with people with disabilities.

Warren Hately

vintage stumblePremiumWine sector worried about vintage

It’s 2020 all over again.

Warren Hately

bikie fronts courtPremiumCoffin Cheater bikie admits to stashing meth in undies

A Coffin Cheaters bikie has admitted he hid 160g of methamphetamine in his underwear but has disputed the surrounding circumstances.

Carly Laden

short stay thankfullyPremiumRowdy guests challenge cops

Residents say an arrest in Gnarabup on Sunday night has again highlighted the issues with short-stay accommodation in the region.

Warren Hately

‘It is what it is’PremiumCouncil shrugs off $3.6m overshoot on main street

The last meeting of the council which oversaw the redevelopment of Margaret River’s main street heard members play down the $3.6 million ratepayer-backed overrun.

Warren Hately

under investigationPremiumPolice probe Margs carport fire

Local firefighters brought a suspicious blaze under control in just 15 minutes on Tuesday.

‘Wild Thing’PremiumDunsborough’s Morris given first crack in Shield side

Dunsborough’s Lance Morris has been catapulted into WA’s side for the start of the Sheffield Shield season, pipping former tournament leading wicket-taker Cam Gannon to a spot in the seam attack.

Jackson Barrett

waking up happyPremiumOpportunity to embrace ‘kindfulness’

Residents interested in a Buddhist perspective on happiness have the chance to register for a free talk at the Margaret River Heart later this month.

Warren Hately

Piesse outPremiumNew Donnybrook-Balingup Shire president named

Leanne Wringe named new Donnybrook-Balingup Shire president as outgoing Brian Piesse says he was made a “sacrificial lamb”

Jackson Barrett

helping handHera is now here to help people navigate NDIS services

South West residents using the National Disability Insurance Scheme are set to benefit from a new community initiative aiming to help navigate the complexities of the scheme.

Ailish Delaney

youngest mayor tells allPremiumNew Bunbury Mayor reveals top priorities

After joining council eight years ago because his cricket club was struggling to find support from the council, Jaysen De San Miguel would never have imagined he would later land the top job.

Ailish Delaney

FootballPremiumSW best & fairest wear club honour with pride

With the 2021 South West Football League season at an end, Carly Laden takes a look at each club and who they acknowledged at their best and fairest presentations.

Carly Laden

Spring OutPremiumForeshore fun for kids

In celebration of National Children’s Week, the Shire of Dardanup will start its events season with a wonderland of activities for the young and young at heart.

Carly Laden

Life disqualificationPremiumDrink-driver poses ‘extraordinary risk’

A Bunbury man who has been described as “an extraordinary risk to other road users” has avoided jail for drunkenly crashing his car into a tree while almost six times the legal limit.

Carly Laden

Got the jab?Faces behind the COVID stats

Two out of three residents in WA’s South West have received the COVID jab. We found three locals to talk about why they made their vaccination choice.

Jacinta Cantatore

coming homePremiumSpirits lift as numbats seen at Perup burn site

Numbats have been spotted back in the South West almost seven months after a prescribed burn devastated one of State’s two wild habitats for the endangered marsupials.

Ailish Delaney

driving to make a differenceBraving dirt and dust to raise $47k for mental health

South West drivers donned crazy colours and quirky costumes this morning as they braved the wet weather to embark on a five-day charity run, raising more than $40,000 for mental health support.

Ailish Delaney

advocate awardedPremiumWill to inspire recognised with award nomination

An award-winning Ferguson Valley author using his experience with mental health to help the younger generation to better understand their feelings has been nominated for a top award for his work.

Ailish Delaney

walk to rememberPremiumBunbury’s forgotten women remembered in walk guide

Taking a walk down memory lane is a metaphor turned reality for Bunbury, after a community group established a historic women’s walking trail guide to recognise ladies long forgotten across the city.

Ailish Delaney

roll-up for showCommentsPremiumBrunswick Show set for mass Pfizer vaccination clinic

Brunswick residents will not only be rolling up for the Brunswick Agricultural Show as the State Government announces a pop-up Pfizer vaccination clinic to be set up on the Show Grounds.

Kasper Johansen

Superheroes get vaxxedUp, up and away: super idea to increase jab rate

Workers at The Health Hub in Eaton are set to mask up — with a difference.

Jacinta Cantatore