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AFL WatchPremiumHughes pushed to the outer as Young, Walker star

The return of their defensive troops might have helped Fremantle back into the top eight, but it could spell the end of the season for former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lion Ethan Hughes.

Jackson Barrett

footballPremiumHawksley bag keeps Bunbury on top for another week

Bunbury has maintained its spot at the top of the ladder for a third straight week, defeating Carey Park on Sunday thanks to a six-goal haul from former Brisbane Lion James Hawksley.

Jackson Barrett

AFL WatchPremiumBlakely at his best as Freo move back into contention

Bunbury’s Connor Blakely has produced arguably his best performance at AFL level this season, providing a calm head for the Dockers as they held on for a four-point victory over Richmond.

Jackson Barrett

FootballCommentsPremiumDons the better team in muddy slugfest with Harvey

Donnybrook have claimed their third win of the season by beating Harvey Bulls in a mud-soaked at Harvey Oval.

Luke McPherson

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Say yes and work the rest out later

When South West editor Jakeb Waddell asked if I wanted to come to Harvey and work as a journalist for the Harvey-Waroona Reporter, I said yes, and planned on working the rest out later.

Luke McPherson

Spreading peaceCamera IconPremiumIn pictures: Students take part in peace poster contest

Waroona District High School students were able to take part in the Lions Club’s international contest, creating artworks based on this year’s theme of “peace through service”.

Kasper Johansen

stamping out crimeCommentsPremiumCrime tackling plan gets the go ahead

The Shire of Harvey has given its crime prevention plan the nod, the five year plan includes a better CCTV network, strengthening ties with police and improving lighting on the streets.

Kasper Johansen

FootballPremium‘Mr Hayward’: HBL speedstar stepping into big shoes

There’s a young midfielder getting around Brunswick Oval this season with the nickname “Mr Hayward”, and it’s not either of the two blokes who have won the medal before.

Jackson Barrett

Blow your mindPremiumBunbury goes Bonkers!

Award-winning comedic hypnotist Matt Hale is set to preform at Bunbury Regional Arts Centre next month with his show “Bonkers!”

Amy Johnston

missing personPolice searching for 27yo man last seen in Collie

South West police are calling for information to help locate a 27-year-old man believed to be last seen in Collie yesterday.

wet and wildFloods, dangerous winds warning for SW

South West residents are being urged to prepare for flooding and dangerous winds in parts of the region as wet weather continues.

Staff Reporters

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Australia’s COVID-hit arts sector needs our support

Australia’s arts industry is calling for help as it finds itself reeling from continuous COVID hits.

Ailish Delaney

Reserves fired upCommentsPremiumReserves fired up to reach target shooting aim

Sharp ears may have heard some sharpshooting last weekend as a local reserve infantry battalion held their range practice to prepare for their required qualification shoot.

Kasper Johansen

rates rise for allPremiumBunbury council backs 2.5pc rate rise

City of Bunbury property owners should prepare for a $40 increase to their charges after the council this week adopted its budget for the next financial year.

Ailish Delaney

“lower the limit”PremiumSW MP joins call to cut Bussell Hwy speed limit

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns has thrown her support behind a South West community group in its fight to decrease the speed limit on a notorious stretch of Bussell Highway.

Ailish Delaney

new way forwardPremium‘Colliecrete’ turning town’s ash into greener concrete

Collie has found itself at the centre of a scientific discovery, after university graduates developed a new concrete material with waste generated from coal burnt at the town’s power stations.

Ailish Delaney

PROJECT MILESTONEPremiumCelebration for Collie’s newest venture

Collie’s new medicinal cannabis facility turns its first sod to celebrate the start of the projected 12-month construction period.

Amy Johnston

NetballPremiumBulldogs, HBL draw again

After a fierce contest, Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lions and Bunbury Bulldogs have found themselves playing out a draw for the second time this season, this time 39-39.

Carly Laden

Behind barsPremiumJail for molesting ‘father figure’

A Margaret River man has been barred from making any contact with the children that were in his care, after being jailed for engaging in sexual conduct with them.

Carly Laden

brake pulled on ideaPremiumState Gov gives red light to driving test camera idea

The State Government has dismissed a proposal to install video cameras in vehicles used for driving assessments in Bunbury in response to the city’s dismal success rate among learner drivers.

Jakeb Waddell

Tokyo 2021PremiumOur South West athletes chase Olympic medal glory

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics under way, Margaret River’s Aran Zalewski’s quest for gold with the Kookaburras has been showing promising signs.

Carly Laden

“Completely unacceptable”PremiumMan fined for indecent act

A Bunbury man who had been living rough with an acquired brain injury has been ordered to pay fines to three teenage girls he exposed himself to and attempted to grab, and to be monitored by police.

Carly Laden

future jobsPremiumNew WA-first graphite hub part of Collie transition

A WA-first hub for processing graphite will be built in Collie in a bid to help the town transition away from coal.

Ailish Delaney

Tangold rushHarvey produces tonnes of Tangold to sweeten the season

The high-sugar, easy-peel, seedless varietal will hit supermarket shelves across WA this week.

Jacinta Cantatore