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A reservoir at Alcoa’s Willowdale mine.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa pushes back timeline for approval of SW mine plan

Mining giant Alcoa is banking on a lengthy delay before contentious plans to expand bauxite mining operations in WA’s South West jarrah forests get the final nod.

Daniel Newell

Bunbury director Chelsea Gardiner.

Accountancy firmPremiumRegional WA based firm appoints new directors

Regional WA-based accountancy firm has announced appointment of four new directors across offices in Bunbury, Margaret River and Geraldton.

Yousuf Shameel

Michael Cera as Bjorn, Benicio Del Toro as Zsa-Zsa Korda and Mia Threapleton as Liesl in The Phoenician Scheme.

Film festivalPremiumBunbury film festival kicks off with award winning movies

South West is gearing up for sensational cinemas as Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre kicks off International Film Festival on Thursday

Yousuf Shameel

Artist Kia Nelson.

Art FestPremiumArts fest concludes after inviting hundreds over the weekend

Arts by the Bay has concluded in Bunbury after a successful weekend with hundreds participating in various events and visiting across three different locations.

Yousuf Shameel

Skydiving performed at the Hillman Farm in Darkan.

High in the skyPremiumWorld record attempted as skydiving club turns 50

A south western skydiving club celebrated its 50 year anniversary on July 12, the same day as the World Skydiving Day.

Yousuf Shameel

Bunbury residents and lifelong bike riders Maureen and Tony Cremin.

Riding highPremiumBunbury couple happy keep on touring thanks to new e-bikes

A Bunbury couple is riding high thanks to their brand new e-bikes which help them stick to a beloved hobby.

Craig Duncan

Feral cats WA graphic

Feral threatPremiumSurvey shows Local Government’s support of cat containment

A new survey from WA’s Feral Cat Working Group has shown Local Government’s across the state are overwhelmingly in support of cat containment as the feral threat continues to terrorise nature.

Craig Duncan

Dunsborough St John ambulance transport officer Matt MacDonald will be swimming the English Channel next month, as he raises funds for Ambulance Wish WA.

Channel charityPremiumDunsborough paramedic prepares to swim English Channel

Dunsborough ambulance officer Matt MacDonald is preparing to swim the English Channel solo for a good cause with funds going towards a palliative care charity.

Daniel Hocking

Participants from Amanda Battle's event in the South West.

On ScreenPremiumWA surfer launches short film shot in Margaret River

​​A short film shot in Margaret River celebrating over 100 women’s stories where they found calm and serenity in the ocean will be screened in Vasse on July 19.

Yousuf Shameel

South West Slammers' Mykea Gray at the free throw line.

BasketballPremiumSlammers’ imports stand out again in losses to Tigers

All three South West Slammers imports again stood out in the men’s and women’s sides losses to Willetton Tigers at Willetton Basketball Stadium on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Isabella Chalker speaking in Parliament.

Youth ParliamentPremiumFuture leaders step up for the community

South Western representatives made their mark in the 30th annual Y WA Youth Parliament representing the Bunbury and Warren Blackwood electorate.

Yousuf Shameel

South Western Times editor Amber Lilley and Bunbury-raised soccer star Josh Risdon.

Sports awardsPremiumBunbury-raised Risdon reflects on journey at Sports Awards

Bunbury-raised soccer star Josh Risdon reflected on his journey from the South West to the summit of the sport at Friday night’s Bunbury Geographe Sports Awards

Josh Kempton

A 12-year-old Jack Robinson with champion surfer Taj Burrow.

Sports awardsPremiumTwo-time ‘Tood’ winner living up to lofty expectations

To say big things have been expected from the 2024 South Western Times AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year Award winner Jack Robinson from an early age would be a colossal understatement.

Josh Kempton

South West Country Championships colts coach Brett Maguire.

FootballPremiumCountry Championships: SW colts coach pleased despite loss

South West Country Championships colts coach Brett Maguire has hailed his side’s carnival as a success, despite another loss to Peel in the division 1 final

Josh Kempton

South West coach Seth White.

FootballPremiumCountry Championships: SW coach hails buy-in from players

South West coach Seth White has hailed the region’s latest Country Championships title as a testament to the buy-in he received from his players

Josh Kempton

Nutrien Ag Solutions Medal winner Jack Fletcher.

FootballPremiumCountry Championships: SW ruckman claims swag of awards

South West ruckman Jack Fletcher was rewarded for a series of dominant performances at the Country Championships with a swag of accolades

Josh Kempton

Donnybrook are the holders of the Dr Ern Manea Cup.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Competition back in action after bye

The South West Football League will return this weekend after a general bye for the Country Championships, with teams jockeying for positions in the finals in the last five weeks of the home and away season.

Josh Kempton

The Farm, Bunker Bay.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumFirestorm over $12m chalets plan near luxe Bunker Bay resort

A decision on whether to allow high-end chalets next to Bunker Bay resort may hang on whether the development is deemed bushfire-safe.

Kim Macdonald

Brayden Daniele outside Parliament House.

Youth ParliamentPremiumFuture leader debates for TAFE funding at Youth Parliament

Future leader and regional advocate debates for TAFE funding at WA’s Youth Parliament as the representative of the Warren-Blackwood electorate.

Yousuf Shameel

Sandakan park.

Inclusive ParkPremiumNew inclusive play space opened at the local park

A local park has opened a new inclusive play space hoping to provide a cohesive and interactive experience catering for all ages and abilities in the town.

Yousuf Shameel

Blackwood Valley Distillery’s Grace and David Christie.

2025 Australian International Spirits Awards PremiumBlackwood gin takes two golds at spirits awards

Gin distilled in the South West has managed to take home two gold medals from the 2025 Australian International Spirits Awards.

Craig Duncan

Manjimup’s own Thea Walker will represent WA as a finalist for Australia’s top young ag leadership award

National Rural Ambassador Award PremiumManjimup’s Thea Walker running for young ag leadership award

Manjimup’s own Thea Walker will be representing WA as a finalist for Australia’s top young ag leadership award this year

Craig Duncan

Regional Districts celebrate after winning the Country Championships colts division two title.

FootballPremiumCountry Championships: LSW represented in Regional Districts

Some of the Lower South West Football League’s brightest young stars featured as Regional Districts won division two of the Country Championship colts on Friday.

Josh Kempton

Division three winners Lower South West.

FootballPremiumCountry Championships: Lower South West go undefeated

Lower South West went undefeated through their Country Championships division three campaign last week, which they finished with a thrilling two-point victory over Mortlock in Sunday’s grand final.

Josh Kempton