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Lake Grace’s Tyson Bell took four wickets in the victory over Towns.

CricketPremiumLeaders Towns topple to first defeat as Lake Grace edge home

Towns stumbled to their first defeat of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association season after a calamitous batting effort saw them lose out at Lake Grace by five wickets.

Claire Middleton

Nominations for the AJ (Tood) Buswell South Western Times sports star of the year award are now open.

Sports starPremiumNominees for Sports Star of the Year Award revealed

After athletes from around the South West put together standout performances across 2025, the five nominees for the South Western Times AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award have been revealed.

Jack Penniment

Project Inspire participants with Australian cricketer Phoebe Litchfield.

CricketPremiumPair of volunteers earn opportunity to learn from the best

A pair of South West volunteers earned the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s greatest cricketers in Melbourne last week. 

Jack Penniment

The LGSTA players who represented the region in the D’Arcy Slater and Women in Tennis Foundation cups in Bunbury.

TennisPremiumSingles champions sign off after another year of domination

The boys of the Lower Great Southern Tennis Association defended their D’Arcy Slater Cup title with an unbeaten run in the 2026 tournament in Bunbury last week.

Claire Middleton

Emu Point is hosting a round of the AO 1 Point Slam competition on Saturday.

TennisPremiumEmu Point ready to host first step in the AO 1 Point Slam

It’s not the $1 million which was on offer just prior to the Australian Open, but the $250 voucher at stake at Emu Point tennis club’s AO 1 Point Slam competition on Saturday could lead to greater things.

Claire Middleton

Katanning Wanderers' Brock Green and Caleb Keley were key contributors in the win over Australs.

Katanning derbyPremiumWanderers emerge winners of Katanning derby with Australs

Katanning Wanderers recorded their first win of the 2026-27 Great Southern Cricket Association season, downing Australs North by seven wickets in the local derby on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Syd Jackson.

FootballPremiumSWFL’s Indigenous legends to be honoured in All Stars team

The SWFL will recognise some of its greatest Indigenous footballers with the creation of a new Indigenous All Stars team, celebrating the contribution of Aboriginal players throughout the competition’s history.

Jack Penniment

Jack Robinson surfs at the Philippines Pro.

SurfingPremiumJack Robinson falls short of first WSL win of the season

Margaret River’s Jack Robinson fell agonisingly short of his first World Surf League event win of the season, finishing runner-up to Brazilian star Gabriel Medina at the inaugural Philippines Pro.

Jack Penniment

Fans show support for their team during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos v West Coast Eagles at Hands Oval on June 8, 2025 in Bunbury.

FootballPremiumNorth Melbourne to take on West Coast at Hands Oval in 2027

The teams to play in the third game for AFL premiership points at Hands Oval has been announced with the full AFL fixture revealed last Thursday. 

Jack Penniment

South West Slammers have announced Spanish coach Xavi Mascaró will take over the mens team from 2027.

BasketballPremiumSlammers announce Spaniard Xavi Mascaró as men’s head coach

The new coach at the helm of the South West Slammers has been announced, with an international coach making his way to the NBL1 side in 2027. 

Jack Penniment

Esperance teen Brody Oliver, 14, won gold and silver at the WA All Schools State Championships on the weekend.

AthleticsPremiumEsperance young gun takes gold at State champs

A young Esperance runner took home gold and silver at a Statewide athletics championship on the weekend and will go on to compete at the national level next month

Isabella Davis

Buccaneers’ Jed Waters shoots.

BasketballPremiumBridgetown juniors hit the court for summer basketball

Bridgetown’s next generation of basketballers have hit the court, with strong player numbers and plenty of family support marking the start of the Bridgetown Basketball Association’s summer season.

Jack Penniment

Alexia Wekwerth and Katie Clarkson celebrate a catch.

CricketPremiumCVN keep up strong season start with narrow win over Towns

Chapman Valley-Northampton have won two in a row, succeeding by eight runs over Towns at Recreation Ground in the Young Motors Women’s T20, as the competition celebrated Women and Girls in Cricket Week.

Victor Tanti

Samantha Faithfull and Austin Galati all smiles after the win of Flick The Switch.

Season opener PremiumFaithfull’s flying start to new Great Southern season

Albany trainer Samantha Faithfull started the new racing season with a bang, notching a winning treble at Percy Spencer Racecourse on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Lili Patience followed by Jai Saunders during Geraldton Motocross Club's twilight round.

MotocrossPremiumGero Motocross Club sends off season in spooky fashion

Halloween costumes, roaring engines and three sneaky dinosaurs helped bring the 2026 motocross season to an entertaining close, with Geraldton Motocross Club’s annual twilight round.

Derek Goforth

Liam Meharry hits a home run over the fence for Suiside.

SoftballPremiumHome run heroics seal narrow victory for Suiside over Rams

Suiside defeated Rams 5-2 in Friday night’s men’s division one contest in the Geraldton Softball Association, with the match remaining close until the final innings. 

Derek Goforth

B52's celebrated their 40th anniversary at the weekend.

Water PoloPremiumB52’s unite young and old players to celebrate 40 years

B52’s celebrated a special milestone, marking 40 years as a club with a memorable day bringing past and present players together as the Geraldton Water Polo Association action continued at the weekend.

Derek Goforth

Mim Strom of the Dockers makes a diving tackle on Chloe Molloy. James Worsfold

FootballPremiumMid West-Gascoyne AFLW stars denied finals appearances

For the first time since 2023, no Mid West-Gascoyne players will feature in AFLW finals, with those who still had a chance denied the opportunity on Saturday evening following West Coast’s defeat to Hawthorn

Rebecca Ruthven

Albany and Districts Cricket Association had to abandon another A-grade round due to rain.

Washed out again PremiumSecond straight week of no A-grade cricket as rain wins

For the second consecutive week the weather has won, with heavy rain ruining round three of the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Belinda Smith has played her last game for West Coast Eagles after announcing her retirement.

Gun retirementPremiumBelinda Smith hangs up her boots after decorated AFLW career

Pingrup trailblazer Belinda Smith has called time on her AFLW career after playing her final game for West Coast in the loss against Hawthorn at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Sunday.

Claire Middleton

Mahli Beardman was named in Australia’s white ball squads for the upcoming series against England. 

CricketPremiumMahli Beardman rewarded with selection in Australia squads

Mahli Beardman is in line for another major opportunity on the international stage after earning selection in both of Australia’s white ball squads for the upcoming series against England.

Jack Penniment

Titans' Holly Bamess gets pressured.

BasketballPremiumManjimup and Bridgetown’s summer basketball continues

Manjimup and Bridgetown’s summer basketball continued last week with another round of action across the two associations. 

Jack Penniment

Bunbury’s Dayne Kingshott will return to his home track on Saturday night for the season opener.

SpeedwayPremiumBunbury Speedway ready to roar back into action for opener

Bunbury Speedway is preparing for a big return to action this Saturday, November 7 with the 2026-27 season kicking off with the 65th Western Australian Sprintcar Championship.

Jack Penniment

CBC's Gaby Clancy during her team's Goldfields Basketball Association women's A-grade match against Olympians on October 16, 2026.

BasketballPremiumClancy shines in CBC win

CBC, Olympians and Saints each have two wins.

Neale Harvey