South Western Times

15/08/2024

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15/08/2024

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14/08/2024

With more than 5.3 million pet cats across Australia, and more than 30 per cent of households having one or more, experts argue there has never been a better time to rewrite Australia’s cat laws.

14/08/2024

Yingying Xu, who allegedly murdered her young daughter Sophia Wang, reportedly told police she believed her daughter was possessed by demons.

The little girl was found with her throat slit inside the family home.

14/08/2024

Perth’s biggest gathering of tents, campervans and motorhomes is making its way to the South West next month with Busselton set to host its inaugural Caravan and Camping Show.

Busselton to host its inaugural caravan and camping show next month.

13/08/2024

The peak advocacy body for the recreational fishers in Western Australia is calling on South West anglers to make their voices heard about the Federal Government’s offshore wind farm consultation process.

Recfishwest is encouraging South West recreational fishers to make submissions into the Senate inquiry into the Federal Government’s offshore wind farm consultation process.

13/08/2024

The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery team has announced a stellar new line-up of exhibitions which has taken over the gallery walls.

The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery team has announced a stellar new line-up of exhibitions set to take over their gallery walls from August 10.

12/08/2024

The Melbourne Ska Orchestra will return to the State for their Outlaws and Offbeats Tour as a celebration of the band’s longevity.

The Melbourne Ska Orchestra will be returning to WA in September as part of the Outlaws and Offbeats Tour celebrating the band’s 21st anniversary.

12/08/2024

Those wanting to make a difference in their community should step up and help be the change they wish to see.

That’s the advice of the Mechelle Turvey — the WA Police Force’s assistant director of the community liaison unit and the mother of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey who was brutally bashed and allegedly murdered in October 2022.

Those wanting to make a difference in their community should step up and help be the change they wish to see.

12/08/2024

The resurrection of the South West’s largest rehabilitation aviary has finally started with a regional conservation group laying the foundations late last month.

A regional conservation group has laid the foundations for the largest rehabilitation aviary in the South West to help nurse a range of natives in need back to flying prowess.

11/08/2024

Education and compassion are touted as keys to ending the stigma about homelessness with a large portion of the community one traumatic event away from being forced to sleep rough, a Bunbury care provider says.

A large portion of the community one traumatic event away from being forced to sleep rough, a Bunbury care provider says.

11/08/2024

Shire of Capel councillors have encouraged ratepayers not happy with the more than 15 per cent rate rise to run for a seat at the table if they believe they can do a better job tackling tough decisions.

11/08/2024

Australind families were among some of the top claimants of the State Government’s Student Assistance Payment, being the only South West suburb to come within the top 20.

Australind has been revealed to have claimed more funds of the Governments student assistance payment than any other regional suburb in the State.

10/08/2024

A buzz is building around Bunbury with the organisers of a brand new music festival tipped for the festive season teasing their way around social media.

10/08/2024

An iconic Bunbury pub which had its roof ripped off in a freak storm is still waiting on a permanent fix, but is busy welcoming patrons back both in the restaurant and hotel.

The Parade Hotel is keen for customers to return as the iconic pub bounces back from destructive June 1 storm.

10/08/2024

It was a night to remember for many Bunbury Geographe region businesses as they were recognised for their efforts and excellence.

About 180 people attended the first ever Bunbury Geographe Business Excellence Awards on Saturday night, which saw seven businesses recognised for their outstanding operations.

09/08/2024

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has snubbed the South West during his trip to WA this week, despite calls for him to visit Collie amid his party’s nuclear plan announcement.

Despite making his first trip to Western Australia since announcing his party’s nuclear energy policy which would see a reactor built in Collie, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was absent from the South West.

09/08/2024

Nine people are still accessing emergency accommodation after being displaced by severe weather events in Bunbury more than two months ago.

Nine people are still accessing emergency accommodation in the wake of a pair of freak weather events which tore through Bunbury more than two months ago.

09/08/2024

Nearly 9200 regional fi****ms have been handed in to the State Government as part of its gun buyback scheme ahead of the roll out of its harsh new gun laws.

Nearly half of the 20,000 guns handed in to police as part of the State Government’s gun buyback scheme have come from regional WA.

09/08/2024

Two men were killed in workplace accidents in the same regional area of WA just hours apart from each other.

Two men have died in separate workplace incidents within hours of each other in the same regional area.

09/08/2024

As finals loom for the South West Hockey League 2024 season, the competitions in both the men’s and women’s division is heating up.

09/08/2024

Keeping it local

Beyond the big mining and processing equipment you might automatically associate with Alcoa lies a deeper story about a company committed to the areas where it operates.

09/08/2024

Do you think it's right to ban a child over something his mum did?

A primary school canteen has refused to serve one student for more than a year because of a bizarre quarrel with his mother.

08/08/2024

A Bunbury school has gone all out to support a South West Olympian ahead of his Games debut.

St Joseph’s Primary School held a Cheer for Kyle Day last week, with both students and staff getting into the Olympic spirit before he competes in Paris on Friday.

08/08/2024

The first designs for the $451 million redevelopment of Bunbury Regional Hospital have been released by the State Government, with the South Western Times gaining exclusive access to the plans.

Check out the first designs released of the $451 million Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment.

08/08/2024

Bunbury will play Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault at the weekend with several South West Football League teams looking to make a late push into finals positions.

Bunbury will play Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault at the weekend with several teams looking to make a late push into finals positions.

08/08/2024

A Manjimup farmer who brought home a win from the National Ploughing Contest two weeks ago initially decided to take part as a way to have fun with his mates.

08/08/2024

It was a big weekend for former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault player Clay Hall who followed in his father Derek’s footsteps to make his AFL debut.

Round 21 saw former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault player Clay Hall follow in his father Derek’s footsteps, playing his debut game in West Coast’s AFL side.

08/08/2024

The South West hockey community is proud of their two Kookaburras despite a heartbreaking end to their Olympic campaign as the medal-favourites were knocked out in the quarter-finals.

The South West hockey community is proud of their two Kookaburra’s despite a heartbreaking end to their Olympic campaign which ended with the medal-favourites knocked out in the quarter-finals.

08/08/2024

West Australian golden girl Nina Kennedy has opened up on the mental demons and physical toll that has come with her transformation from hyped junior to Olympic champion.