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Stephen Craddock, Jan Morgan, Kay Workman and Geoff Workman.

Century in StylePremiumIconic Bunbury fashion store celebrates 100 years in style

An iconic fashion store of Bunbury has turned 100 with the centennial celebrations hosted in style as former workers and customers gathered on Saturday night. 

Yousuf Shameel

Liam Cockerill, 8, Declan Dunn, 8, Hannah Hotchin, Josh Hotchin and Zenaya Hotchin, 2.

GALLERY Community flocks to Eaton foreshore for family fun day

Families came together for a fun day out at the Eaton Foreshore as the Tronox Spring Out festival returned — delivering a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and connection.

Yousuf Shameel

Back: Isabella Reilly, 11, Emerson Stewart, 11, Ruby Richards, 8, Leighton Berkley-Nunn, 11, Harris Hazlett, 8, Mackenzie Luff, 8. Front: Candice Barclay, Ross Davidson, Jayden Zivtins Cocks, 11, Shahzeen Khan, 11, Aurora-Skye McGeoch, 12, Hanah Kordt, 11, Catherine Richards and Don Punch.

NEW PLAYGROUNDPremiumBunbury primary school students celebrate new playground

Students from a Bunbury primary school got the chance to explore their new playground, officially christening the hotly anticipated campus addition on Friday. 

Yousuf Shameel

The southern saltmarsh mosquito is common in the South West and a major carrier of Barmah Forest virus.

VIRUS DETECTEDPremiumResidents warned about mosquito-borne diseases

A mosquito-borne virus strain has been detected in the shire of Capel - but a spokesperson from the Department of Health says the illness which can result from a bite is ‘generally mild’.

Yousuf Shameel

Playing badminton with her friends every Tuesday is the highlight of Judy Reeve's week.

Retired playerPremiumBunbury woman celebrates 90th birthday with badminton

Getting together every Tuesday to play badminton with her friends is the most important part of the week for Judy Reeve.

Yousuf Shameel

Andrew Roberts (Retravision Bunbury), Ricardo Salinas (Northfleet) and MGM Bulk's James Giacci, pictured here with Clarabelle the cow, are all committed to raise funds for Solaris Cancer Care.

Brunswick ShowClarabelle auction to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research

Every year, Clarabelle the cow is auctioned off at the Brunswick Agricultural Show to raise money for various charities and this year, the funds will go towards research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Craig Duncan

GKB Aboriginal Ranger Program ranger co-ordinators Karl Collard Sr and Jonnie Cobby work with rangers Jordan Stack and Bryce Donohoe to develop their fire management skills.

Fire fundingFire brigades and ranger program share in fire funds

Eight bushfire brigades and an Aboriginal ranger program across WA and Victoria are set to share in almost $140,000 from Alcoa’s 2025 Bushfire Ready Fund. 

Craig Duncan

Julliane Hill and Judy Talbot at the 2024 Brunswick Show.

OpinionAll roads will lead to Brunswick on Saturday October 25th

All roads will lead to Brunswick on Saturday October 25th, and this year a spectacular display with 150 Drones rising over the grounds featuring agricultural and dairy heritage. 

Judy Talbot

Kane Standing's hard fought 54 was not enough for Leschenault.

CricketBDCA: Men’s first-grade grand final rematch washed out

Some overnight wet weather saw Saturday’s Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association men’s first-grade grand final rematch between Dalyellup and Colts at Bunbury Recreation Ground abandoned.

Josh Kempton

Former Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Julie Broad is the only new face elected to the City of Bunbury council at the weekend.

LOCAL ELECTIONSOne new face to join Bunbury city council

Just one new face will be joining the Bunbury city council as four vacant seats were filled with three incumbents and one first-time councillor at the weekend. 

Amber Lilley

City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel.

ABSOLUTE WINPremiumBunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel re-elected

City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel has won another term at the helm, securing 56.6 per cent of first-preference votes. 

Amber Lilley

Boat Ramp Road at Bunbury Port has offically been renamed Marley Place after the iconic dingo who lived there.

Dingo of the HarbourPremiumBeloved dingo honoured with road renaming

When you drive down to the boat ramp at Casuarina Boat Harbour in Bunbury, a familiar icon will be watching over you. 

Craig Duncan

The Margaret River.

questions askedPremiumKarri Karrak to front WA meeting to assess ‘rule book’

The South West’s reigning incorporated Aboriginal body has moved to quieten concerns around a significant upcoming meeting.

Warren Hately

The sculpture for this years Dardanup Bull and Barrell festival lit on fire.

GALLERY PremiumThousands flocked down to Dardanup for the annual festival

It was another successful year at the Dardanup Bull and Barrel festival with thousands heading to the small town to celebrate

Rose Patane

GR8 Disability Housing managing director Perry Kleppe.

Disability AccommodationPremiumPeople with disabilities left behind, says housing advocate

People with disabilities are being left behind by the housing market, according to a South West advocate who is warning the neglect could push the families to the streets.

Yousuf Shameel

Julie Broad says pop-up shops in the CBD could breathe new life into the area.

POP-UP SHOPSPop-ups a proposed solution for empty shop fronts

Hosting pop-up shops in empty buildings in Bunbury CBD could breathe new life in the region, a council candidate believes. 

Yousuf Shameel

Amy Wong and Justin Tong started the Bunbury Chinese Restaurant three years ago.

NEW CAFEPremiumChinese restaurant turned cafe ready to serve Bunbury

The team behind a successful restaurant in Bunbury has decided to take an unexpected turn as they open a cafe in the heart of the CBD.

Yousuf Shameel

Chloe Piparo says WA’s WNCL campaign has got off to a disappointing start.

CricketPremiumTough start to season for Piparo’s WA continues

A tough start to the Women’s National Cricket League season for Chloe Piparo’s WA continued with a pair of losses to New South Wales in their double-header in Sydney last week.

Josh Kempton

South West Phoenix's under-16 girls B-division side.

SoccerPremiumBunbury Carnival brings thousands to South West

The Kambarang Bunbury Carnival brought thousands of junior soccer players from around the State to the South West at the weekend.

Josh Kempton

Damian Lane and Chris Waller celebrate their Caulfield Guineas win.

RacingPremiumLane wins Caulfield Guineas for second successive year

Bunbury’s Damian Lane was first past the post in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas for the second successive year on Saturday, piloting Autumn Boy to victory in the $3 million 1600m feature.

Josh Kempton

Bunbury Eagles' Beth Lockley slashes through the off side.

CricketPremiumBDCA: Eagles beat reigning premiers in women’s debut

Newly established Bunbury Eagles made a sterling start to life in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association women’s first-grade competition on Saturday, beating reigning premiers Leschenault by 18 runs.

Josh Kempton

Dalyellup's Vinnie Poller and Mitchell Boyle touch gloves.

CricketPremiumBDCA: Dalyellup start season with win over Redbacks

Reigning Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association men’s first-grade premiers Dalyellup started their season with a seven-run win over Hay Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Little Telethon stars Jordan Blair, 9, Fat Cat and Izzy Miller, 5, getting the gold-star treatment at Crown Perth.

TELETHON 2025 PremiumTelethon weekend has plenty in store for South West

The biggest weekend on the West Australian calendar is set to wow the nation once again, all while raising funds for sick kids across the State.

Amber Lilley

The sculpture for this years Dardanup Bull and Barrell festival was set on fire.

BULL AND BARRELPremiumThousands flock to Dardanup for annual festival

With perfect weather and plenty to see and do, it was another successful year at the Dardanup Bull and Barrel festival on Saturday.

Rose Patane