The termination of public e-scooters may be on the table, with a motion by Busselton councillor Richard Beecroft on the matter expected to be debated during the upcoming council meeting.
Daniel Hocking
South West residents are being asked to clean their gutters and have their houses ready for stormy weather this winter, with SES crews telling locals to not get complacent amid “mild winter” so far.
After an audit and a Human Rights Commission case, the Bunbury Speedway is being upgraded to meet accessibility requirements.
Yousuf Shameel
Surf Life Saving Western Australia(SLSWA) celebrated the efforts of the volunteers at their annual awards night
After athletes from around the South West put together standout performances across 2024, the six nominees for the South Western Times AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award have been revealed.
Josh Kempton
A South West gym chain, Ark Fitness and Health, is extending its reach in the region, opening the doors to a new Bunbury facility this weekend.
Craig Duncan
Donnybrook product Jess Verbrugge says she is “over the moon” after achieving her AFLW dream by signing on with Essendon.
The South West’s first-ever children’s respiratory specialist clinic opening its doors in Australind this week thanks to Telethon funding.
The Shire of Capel has called on the State Government to support welfare upgrades to a South West saleyard after graphic footage of a not-fit-for-sale cow being euthanised emerges.
South West Slammers women’s coach Mark Edman has heaped praise on his star import Mykea Gray, saying her on-court brilliance was matched by her ability to act as a standard-setter for their culture.
Bunbury and Busselton will face off in a pair of South West Football League clashes at Payne Park on Sunday, which will have significant implications on the top end of the league and women’s ladders.
Bunbury and Districts Hockey Association claimed back-to-back women’s division one Country Championships titles with a 2-1 win over Esperance in their grand final on Sunday.
Bunbury Turf Club boss Alex Doble has admitted additional track traffic from rescheduled Belmont meetings is “absolutely” a concern but says the club are trying to play their role in supporting the industry.
Busselton’s Rennie Meadmore says she is happy her State Country side includes eight players from her own region but is even prouder it includes players from all over the State.
The tiny town of Pemberton been awarded silver in the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism awards for being one of the best tiny towns in the state.
A much-loved Bridgetown local has passed away, aged 86, two years after being recognised as an outstanding community member with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Amber Lilley and Daniel Hocking
A Manjimup community champion has raised more than $7000 for cancer research and support by hosting a morning tea packed with more than 70 guests.
Amber Lilley
Bridgetown’s Phil Brandrett featured on the King’s Birthday Honours List this year and has been awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal for his dedication to firefighting.
Manjimup Netball Association sent five teams to Perth to compete in netball’s Association Championships earlier this month.
The Lower South West Football League’s representative side finished the Great Southern Colts Carnival in Kulin in a tie for fifth after drawing their fifth-placed play-off with Goldfields Football League.
Ocean Alley are heading back to WA!
Kellie Balaam
A Bunbury councillor has failed in her bid to secure free access to the Bunbury Wildlife Park for visitors to the region during the winter months.
Staff said they were sad to see this chapter come to an end.
Donnybrook product Jess Verbrugge has become the latest player to graduate from the South West Football League women’s competition into the AFLW, signing on with Essendon.
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