South West

Town growthTown boasts growth amid pandemic

While many towns have felt the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 10 months, Vasse has experienced record growth.

Catherine Massey

JobKeeperTourism businesses plead for JobKeeper subsidy to stay

Reducing staff and opening hours or shutting altogether could be the reality for many Capes tourism providers if JobKeeper ends in March.

Catherine Massey

New Year resolutionsSmashing your realistic goals

People who have taken up new year’s resolutions are being urged not to push themselves too far, to give themselves the best chance of succeeding.

Catherine Massey & Jackson Barrett

MarketsEvent fetes petticoat lane

Hundreds of people were welcomed to Busselton’s city centre on Wednesday evening as they perused stalls at the annual Petticoat Lane.

Catherine Massey

Youth boostLibs to boost youth police

The Capes region would see two new dedicated Youth Police Officers under a Liberal-led State Government, according to Vasse MLP Libby Mettam.

Jackson Barrett

SailingTeens find sea legs on Leeuwin II sail trainer

Four Busselton teenagers this week set sail on a new experience aboard Sail Training Ship Leeuwin II for a seven-day voyage.

Catherine Massey

Charity walkWalk the talk on CF

Busselton cystic fibrosis advocate Jackie Fraser has urged the Capes community to “Walk the Talk” for organ donation this Valentine’s Day.

Catherine Massey

Yoga classesYoga at Yallingup marks seven years

Yoga at Yallingup’s classes on the grass this year marked their seventh summer providing relaxing fun

Catherine Massey

Soil testingCapes farmers boost soil tests

An increase in soil testing this summer has seen Capes farmers flourish in sustainability and productivity as they fight to reduce their fertiliser use.

Catherine Massey

Program launchedWaterwise Capes drive

Education and efficiency are on the agenda for Busselton Water this week as it launches a new waterwise program for Capes irrigators.

Catherine Massey

Libs promiseLiberals vow $10 million for Wadandi Track

The Liberal party says if elected it will spend $10 million to complete the Wadandi Track between Busselton and Augusta.

Catherine Massey

House That!Outgoing Woodside CEO’s stunning $5m SW holiday home

Departing Woodside boss Peter Coleman has snapped up a luxurious holiday home on the Old Dunsborough beachfront for a cool $5 million.

Kim Macdonald

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

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

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

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.