Caves House has long been the beating heart of Yallingup’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, transforming over the years from a traditional dinner and show to a modern event featuring DJs and vibrant parties
Madelin Hayes
A German cricket club has visited the South West as part of an Australian escapade, taking on a Bunbury side dubbed the Mayor’s XI on Sunday.
Will Corbett and Yousuf Shameel
Marist have narrowly avoided a major boilover, edging out a persistent Leschenault by just 22 runs.
Will Corbett
The sounds of the South West took centre stage at the 2025 West Australian Music Awards, with three local artists claiming top honours on the state’s biggest music night
Jimmy Barnes will head to the South West next year as The Jane Barnes Band prepares to tour the country
Rose Patane
The Margaret River Hawks cause upset win at home, dominating the Yallingup-Oddbods at Gloucester Park, winning by 137 runs.
Jack Penniment
The City of Busselton has taken control of the controversial Saltwater project amid what it has described as “one of the most challenging periods for the construction industry in recent history”.
With marron season opening on January 8 and running through until February 5, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is calling for fishers to help with ongoing research.
Craig Duncan
The streets were packed with seasons greetings last week in Margaret River, with the community out in force to celebrate Christmas at their annual street party.
Scientists have uncovered a whole new world of tiny creatures living on the backs of some of Australia’s most endangered animals.
The South West have dug deep, with charities across the region thanking locals for their generous donations in preparation for the holiday season.
A new data was released showing South West residents require a minimum six figures income to be able to comfortably rent a unit or a house.
Yousuf Shameel
Dunsborough top cop has urged road users to stay safe over the holiday break, warning drivers of an increased police presence on South West roads.
Santa made his way into Bunbury CBD in a Mustang car as the community gathered for the highlight event of Christmas in the City on Sunday, December 14.
South West speedster Mahli Beardman has opened his 2025/26 Big Bash campaign, with the Scorchers sealing the deal against the Sydney Sixers on Sunday afternoon.
Two Bunbury sweethearts are ready to leave their mark on a national stage at Channel Seven’s annual Christmas event.
South West residents have stepped up and showcased their generosity, contributing more than $200,000 in donations to help restore sight.
Vanya Cullen from Margaret River’s Cullen Wines has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Western Australia for her work and achievements in the wine industry
A struggling Margaret River wine producer has been liquidated
The State Government has offered a $2.7 million lifeline to South West councils to keep their Food Organics and Garden Organics services running while councils debate dropping the program entirely.
A long-awaited review of one of Australia’s most devastating poisons has been labelled a ‘joke’ by conservationists who claim it does nothing to address an urgent issue.
The closure of 12 APU beds in Bunbury has sparked alarm across the South West, with WA shadow mental health minister Libby Mettam warning the decision is already placing pressure on mental health services.
Warren–Blackwood MLA Bevan Eatts has slammed the State Government’s sudden decision to shut down demersal fishing, warning the move is already taking a serious toll on the mental health of those affected.
The parents of a baby boy who was diagnosed with a serious medical condition four months before his death have had their charges upgraded.
Sarah Crawford
