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South West dairy empire Mundella has collapsed.

end of an eraPremiumLocal dairy favourite collapses after year-long battle

West Australians have had their last spoonful of an award-winning, local favourite yoghurt after the food processor went into liquidation.

Melissa Pedelty

Isabel Spry assesses her options for Souwest Jets.

NetballPremiumSouwest Jets’ finals campaign comes to an end

The Souwest Jets’ under-21 season has come to an end after a determined 68-55 loss to Rangers in their WA Netball League elimination final.

Jack Penniment

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns at the new Collie TAFE training facility.

Class in SessionPremiumCollie Transition Training Centre sees first students

The first students have walked through the doors of the new $8.6 million Collie Transition Training Centre and are now undertaking training at the new purpose-built facility.

Craig Duncan

Mackenzie Morrison releases lanterns at last year’s South West Japan Festival.

Cultural event PremiumSouth West Japan Festival will return next month

The South West Japan Festival will return next month, with events planned for everyone to enjoy. 

Craig Duncan

A male dolphin stranded in Bunbury last week.

Heartbreaking sightPremiumStranded dolphins spark fear around growing estuary risks

The heartbreaking sight of a pair of stranded dolphins in a South West estuary has prompted calls from experts around the growing risks of climate change in estuarine ecosystems. 

Craig Duncan

Caitlyn Bragger was killed in a crash near Logue Brook Dam last year.

CRIMEPremiumTeen sentenced to 19-months jail after Hoffman crash

An 18-year-old driver who killed 15-year-old Caitlyn Bragger in a Hoffman crash last year has been sentenced to 19-months imprisonment. 

Madelin Hayes

Kambarang by Noongar Arts Fashion's Maya Hume.

FASHION PremiumBunbury designer collective takes part in fashion showcase

A designer collective from Bunbury has taken part in the Indigenous Fashion Project’s two-night celebration on Larrakia Country as part of the annual First Nations fashion showcase Country to Couture. 

Rose Patane

South West mum Rochelle Oaklands is championing Purple Bra Day after her shock breast cancer diagnosis.

Purple Bra DayPremiumSouth West mum Rochelle Oaklands championing Purple Bra Day

South West mum Rochelle Oaklands is championing Purple Bra Day after her shock breast cancer diagnosis.

Craig Duncan

Elders Donnybrook branch manager and licensee Angela Murphy says Donnybrook is the South West's best kept secret.

SECRET IS OUT PremiumDonnybrook is in demand on the housing market

A South West sales consultant has said Donnybrook is the region’s best kept secret, a town now experiencing strong demand. 

Rose Patane

The WA Country men's side won the Hockey Australia Country Championships last year.

HockeyPremiumSouth West on show for WA at Hockey Country Championships

The South West is well represented at this year’s Hockey Australia Country Championships as the men gun for back-to-back titles while the women aim to go reach the top step of the podium after their bronze. 

Jack Penniment

Connor Wright gets aerial on his way to last year’s Cape to Cape MTB win.

CyclingPremiumConnor Wright returning to defend his crown at Cape to Cape

Fresh from earning selection for two Australian World Championship teams, mountain bike star Connor Wright has confirmed he will return to defend his Cape to Cape MTB title this October.

Jack Penniment

Busselton's Jon Meadmore celebrates with teammates after kicking a goal in his 250th match.

FootballPremiumBusselton fearing no one with three weeks to play

Busselton are in the box seat for this year’s South West Football League season, still without a blemish to their name with three games to play. 

Jack Penniment

Y WA Annual Youth Parliament participants included Murray-Wellington electorate representative Charlotte Rawlinson, 17, Albany electorate representative Tabitha Lawson, 15, Warren-Blackwood electorate representative Amelia Glass, Vasse electorate representative Lake Albany, 16, and Bunbury electorate representative Sreesha Shaji, 17.

YOUTH PARLIAMENT PremiumThe 2026 Y WA Youth Parliament program has finished

After a week of debate and law-making in Perth’s Parliament House, the annual Y WA’s Youth Parliament Program has come to an end for another year. 

Rose Patane

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers continue to flow through Peel pathway

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

Jack Penniment

Nina Kennedy with her silver and Lekeisha Pergoliti with bronze at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth GamesPremiumSouth West duo Kennedy and Pergoliti secure medals at games

South West duo Nina Kennedy and Lekeisha Pergoliti will bring medals back to the South West after performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 

Jack Penniment and Jake Santa Maria

Ella Roberts and Georgie Prespakis.

FootballPremiumElla Roberts tipped to be best in the league

Margaret River football star Ella Roberts has enjoyed a remarkable week as she continues to strengthen her reputation as one of the sport’s brightest stars.

Jack Penniment

Leo Steed playing for Swan Districts against South Fremantle in round 15.

FootballPremiumLeo Steed moves a step closer to AFL with combine invite

Leo Steed has moved another step towards an AFL dream after being selected to take part in this years national draft combine. 

Jack Penniment

Ambulances lined up at Bunbury Regional Hospital on June 21, 2025.

Ambulance RampingPremiumBunbury ramping reaches record high for 2026

Ambulances were stuck ramping for more than 200 hours last month at WA’s largest regional hospital, the highest on record for 2026. 

Craig Duncan

Busselton Pottery Group members Jay Hart, Chris Willmott, Angela Kruger, Carol Merrifield, Rie Yamauchi and Sandra Vernon Rose.

LOCAL ARTSPremiumPottery history on show for 60th anniversary exhibition

Six decades of clay and creativity will be celebrated when the Busselton Pottery Group opens the doors to its 60th anniversary exhibition later this month.

Madelin Hayes

Tresslyn Smith is being remembered as someone who dedicated her life to the community.

Vale Tresslyn SmithPremiumCity of Bunbury Deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith has died

Bunbury’s deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith has died, leaving Bunbury with a legacy that will endure for many years to come.

Craig Duncan

Accordwest people and culture manager Annika Oborne, Accordwest chief executive Danelle Milward, GKB chief executive Bruce Jorgensen, GKB deputy chief executive Karim Khan, GKB chair John Penny and Accordwest president Julie Broad.

HOMELESSNESS WEEKPremiumPartnership announced to address housing challenges

A new partnership has formed to provide better housing, social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people across the South West. 

Madelin Hayes

Critically endangered black cockatoos rest in the canopy above Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremium200-year-old trees face axe for road safety works

27 trees ranging from 100-260 years old could be cleared along Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road as part of a road safety upgrade.

Madelin Hayes

WA Stockfeeds has acquired Kettridges after it fell into liquidation earlier this year.

Business acquisitionPremiumKettridges pulled from liquidation by WA stockfeed supplier

South West-based stockfeed business Kettridges has been pulled from liquidation by a fellow WA stockfeed supplier, which has used the acquisition as an opportunity to broaden its reach to producers.

Georgia Campion

Shadow Health Minister Libby Mettam has labelled a new mental health mobile response team as “a long time coming”.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumMental health response team ‘long time coming’

Shadow Health Minister Libby Mettam has welcomed the announcement of a new South West mobile response team for mental health, but called it a “long time coming”. 

Madelin Hayes