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school attackBunbury education worker accused of assaulting 15yo student

A South West education worker is accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl at their school earlier this year.

Jakeb Waddell

Cleared PremiumBasketball coach not guilty of having sex with junior player

A jury cleared the man, who was a coach and umpire at a regional basketball association, of all charges on Friday.

Breanna Redhead

stop press!CommentsPremiumRomantic proposes to girlfriend in ultimate show of love

A Perth romantic has popped the question to the love of his life in what has become the WA response to a furious Eastern States woman’s full-page advert calling out her cheating husband. 

Kasper Johansen and Jakeb Waddell

local choicePremiumPerkins to take on jetty’s multi-million-dollar build

The multi-million-dollar Busselton Jetty revamp is set to start construction in October, with the Busselton Jetty Inc. announcing local South West builder Perkins will take on the job.

Breanna Redhead

use it or lose itPremiumSouth West Coach Lines cans free airport shuttle

Busselton Margaret River Airport’s free shuttle service is shutting down after reports it is only being used by a handful of passengers.

Breanna Redhead

big-screen flicksCinefestOZ expands to Vasse lifestyle resort for first time

 For the first time in its 15 year run, CinefestOZ is going local, with a new screening location in Vasse.

Breanna Redhead

CourtSW man sentenced for “Mission Impossible” break-in

A Busselton man has been sentenced for a string of criminal charges, including a “Mission Impossible” style heist in which he stole more than $20,000 worth of materials.

Breanna Redhead

Yee Haw!GMAS Desperadoes an ace-high trip to the Wild West

From the moment the opening credits roll on Georgiana Molloy Anglican’s School’s musical production of Desperadoes, audiences know they are in for a hog-killing time — swept up in the magic of the wild west.

Breanna Redhead

Busselton Magistrate’s CourtDunsborough glassing attacker spared prison

A 22-year-old woman charged with a brutal, unprovoked glassing attack at a popular Dunsborough pub has been spared prison.

Breanna Redhead

Country ChampionshipsExtended SWFL women’s squad announced for country champs

More than a month after the SWFL climbed to the top of the country championships mountain, almost 50 of the competition’s women’s players gear up for their turn.

Carly Laden

South West Native TitlePremiumMilestone reconciliation report tabled in Parliament

WA reached an historic milestone in its journey towards reconciliation after the first South West Native Title Settlement report was tabled in State Parliament on Thursday.

Jacinta Cantatore

‘extreme’ sexist commentsPremiumSW footy club with abusive spectator cops security order

The football club at the centre of a racism and sexism investigation has now been ordered to have security guards at its next game after one of its spectators made ‘extreme’ sexist comments to a female umpire.

Luke McPherson

105 StepsBunbury author Stephen Trigwell’s message of love and hope

A former Donnybrook orchardist and rock band guitarist who retired to Bunbury has managed to turn a terrifying experience into a book that shares a true South West love story

Jacinta Cantatore

footballPremiumBoomers and Panthers to meet again

If Eaton’s clash with Carey Park in round eight of the SWFL women’s earlier this year is anything to go by, spectators will be in for a classic when the two sides meet on Saturday. 

Luke McPherson

footballBoomers must beat Panthers to keep finals hopes alive

The Boomers head into their clash with the Panthers in seventh place on the ladder and six points behind fifth-placed Donnybrook. 

Luke McPherson

hockeyPremiumWA Country team sporting eight Bunbury stars claims silver

An incredible eight South West players were part of the WA State Country men’s side which claimed a silver medal at the recent Hockey Australia Country Challenge in Albany. 

Luke McPherson

refused bailEaton Fair horror: 15-year-old chases boy with knife

A child has been refused bail after footage of a horrifying incident in which the boy chased a teenager with a butcher’s knife before holding it to his throat and threatening to kill him was shown in court.

Luke McPherson

Huge accoladeBunbury Primary School named best in country

A South West primary school principal has expressed great pride in his school’s holistic approach to education, which has helped them shine bright on the national stage.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022Busselton to build momentum in battle with Collie

With the 2022 South West Football League finals fast approaching, Busselton will be looking to find some late momentum to continue securing their finals berth.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2022Harvey look to consolidate finals berth

Harvey Bulls will be looking to consolidate their SWFL women’s finals berth in their last home game of the season.

Carly Laden

Unsung Heroes Unsung Heroes: Spencer Street’s favourite lollipop lady

Rain or shine, Dianne Thompson has been a constant welcoming presence on Spencer Street for 16 years, and underneath the broad-brimmed hat is a woman devoted to her family and driven by her love of children.

Kasper Johansen

SWNFL 2022Finals race heating up ahead of round 20

With just two more rounds of the 2022 South West Netball Football League home and away season to go, the race towards the finals is heating up with Bunbury continuing their uphill battle for a top-four finish.

Carly Laden

footballMeet the South West next generation of AFL stars

Collie’s Jackson Broadbent, Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey, South Bunbury’s Tom Smith and Harvey-Brunswick-Lechenault’s Connor Carbone and Clay Hall were part of Western Australia’s 2022 Under 18 football team.

Luke McPherson

CourtEaton teen admits serious burglary

A 16-year-old Eaton boy has admitted his involvement in a serious home burglary that involved the occupant allegedly being unlawfully detained and sexually assaulted.

Carly Laden