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ExtraditedPremiumFormer top swimming coach facing historic sex charges

A former elite swimming coach is set to be extradited to Queensland to face charges of historical child sex abuse dating back to the 1970s.

Carly Laden

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

On schedulePremiumTrack ready in June ‘22

The jewel in the crown of South West racing is presently in the middle of a $17m track redevelopment project.

Justin Fris

Mental health awarenessPremiumOpening partnerships

“We had a good turnout of people coming through just to buy a raffle ticket or a sausage, which is awesome,” King said.

Justin Fris

‘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

Exciting propositionPremiumBobtails wary of an upset by Dons

“You obviously can not take anyone lightly.”

Justin Fris

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

Important gamePremiumColts aim to get on board at Leschenault

Despite opening the season with two defeats, Leschenault have shown glimpses of their ability to play excellent cricket.

Justin Fris

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

Solid teamworkPremiumTrainers take notice of Yuill’s ability

“They have both been fantastic.”

Justin Fris

New arrivalPremiumJoel Houghton signs with Eaton Boomers

The Eaton Boomers have signed former Fremantle Docker Joel Houghton for the 2022 SWFL season.

Justin Fris & Jackson Barrett

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

Massive effortPremiumHoop proud of efforts for Battle of the Codes

The jockeys claimed the title (262.5km) after edging out their pacing counterparts by 1.5km, with Yuill cycling 49km during her allocated stint.

Justin Fris

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

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

Squad revealPremiumBennell, Crudeli, named in Country Cup squad

The Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association has named a 25-man squad for the opening two games of the Country Cup, headlined by two new big-name recruits and a number of juniors.

Jackson Barrett

Future proofCommentsPremiumBusso’s whale of a plan to rival Sydney Harbour Bridge

SEE THE PICTURES: It is hoped the 12m-high entrance to the $32 million underwater observatory at Busselton jetty will be as iconic and recognisable as Sydney’s famed bridge.

Kim Macdonald

cricketPremiumRedbacks unbeaten as Donnybrook pushed aside

Hay Park defied a top-order wobble to push past Donnybrook at the weekend and produce their first 2-0 start since their debut season — more than a decade ago.

Jackson Barrett