Search
thewest.com.au
NewsChevron Right Icon

Harvey-Waroona Reporter

footballPremiumHow the South West’s best are tracking in the WAFL

In a year that saw three South West players represent the WAFL in a State game against South Australia, the footballing heavyweights of the region have made an impact on the WA’s premier football competition. 

Luke McPherson

SWNFL 2022PremiumCompetition heating up ahead of home stretch

With the South West Netball Football League heading into another general bye this weekend, the South Western Times takes a look at the story so far across the league’s five competition grades.

Carly Laden

Signing onHarvey’s Wallam extends contract with Firebirds

After an impressive debut Suncorp Super Netball season, Harvey’s Donnell Wallam is set to continue with the Queensland Firebirds.

Carly Laden

Australian Education Awards PremiumWaroona school principal recognised as ‘top educator’

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School principal Michael O’Dwyer has been recognised as one of the top educators in the country after making it as a finalist in the Australian Education Awards.

Kasper Johansen

SWNFL 2022PremiumBusselton Magpies set the standard with 10-goal win

Busselton Magpies have continued to dominate the competition ahead of a general bye after holding off the Bunbury Bulldogs by 10 goals.

Carly Laden and Justin Fris

happy snaps Waroona resident wins Rural Aid photograghy competition

Telling stories of “work and play” in Australia’s outback, a Waroona photographer is one of 12 competition winners set to have their work displayed in Rural Aid’s 2023 calendar. 

Kasper Johansen

Can-filled legacyPremiumOur Lady of Mercy donate more than 1000 cans

Year 12 students at a South West college have left a can-filled legacy after donating more than 1000 cans to the Bunbury-Leschenault Rotary Club as part of their Give a Damn Give a Can campaign.

Kasper Johansen

whole new worldPremiumHarvey Region enters ‘new era’ of tourism

The Shire of Harvey has entered a “new era” of tourism after the creation of a Tourism Advisory Group in preperation for its 10-year Tourism Road Map. 

Kasper Johansen

NAIDOC 2022 PremiumHarvey-Waroona residents encouraged to ‘be brave’

Harvey and Waroona residents are encouraged to Get up! Stand up! and Show up! for this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, with one South West elder hoping the week will encourage young residents to ‘be brave’.

Kasper Johansen

AFL WatchPremiumTunstill boots first goal, bizarre events for Blakely

From impressive outings to big milestones to injury scares, there was plenty of action for the South West’s AFL stars.

Carly Laden

Indigenous tennis acePremiumIndigenous tennis star Alifaye Gidgup to play in Darwin

Brunswick tennis prodigy Alifaye Gidgup will be jet setting to Darwin for one of Australia’s biggest indigenous tennis competitions, with a goal of becoming a role model for Indigenous youth. 

Kasper Johansen

Supporting familiesPremiumEaton childcare funds as WA faces critical staff shortages

A childcare centre in Eaton is among 14 from around the State to receive funding aimed at attracting and retaining staff in regional WA, as shortages grip the State.

Jacinta Cantatore

One way Donnybrook win with ease

Donnybrook made light work of Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault women’s team on Saturday morning at VC Mitchell Park.

Justin Fris

Continual improvement PremiumDons fire home against Lions

Donnybrook’s hopes of playing finals football received a massive boost on Saturday at VC Mitchell Park.

Justin Fris

Best friends forever PremiumShire of Harvey signs friendship agreement with Moka, Japan

Waving via videolink to a room filled with Harvey faces, Moka City in Japan has officially entered a friendship agreement with the Shire of Harvey. 

Kasper Johansen

could and wood PremiumAustralind woodcarver to benefit from roadworks

A South West wood carver has benefited from roadworks in Treendale in more ways than one, expecting increased foot traffic to his gallery as well as receiving a big donation of local wood. 

Kasper Johansen

language warriorsPremiumHSHS students become Noongar ‘language warriors’

Harvey Senior High School is now teaching its First Nation’s language and its students could soon become Noongar ‘language warriors’. 

Kasper Johansen

SWFL 2022PremiumHarvey defeats Collie in second consecutive win

Despite a valiant fourth-quarter effort by the Collie Eagles, the Harvey Bulls have won a second game in a row for the first time this season.

Carly Laden

AFL WatchPremiumTunstill debuts, Hough helps break Eagles’ losing streak

From a long-awaited debut to participating in a losing streak-breaking performance to narrow losses, there was plenty of action among the South West’s AFL stars this weekend.

Carly Laden

Lion Louie honoured PremiumTrain to honour Lions Club member Louie Chiera

In an ode to past club member and “lively larrikin”, Louie Chiera, the Waroona Lions Club have purchased a new tractor to pull their famous town train. 

Kasper Johansen

BORRPremiumShadow minister slams BORR scope and cost blow out

The Bunbury Outer Ring Road reached its 20 per cent construction milestone, but the Opposition has slammed the project, saying the State Government was “now spending $1.25 billion for a suburban road”.

Jacinta Cantatore

SWFL 2022Harvey Bulls look to charge to victory on the road

After three weeks of home games at Harvey Oval, the Harvey Bulls will be looking to continue building momentum when they hit the road to Collie.

Carly Laden

Impressive displaySouth’s slick skills

South Bunbury returned to the top of the SWFL ladder.

Justin Fris

Whey to go PremiumHarvey cheese begins production of gin using new technique

In a WA first, Harvey Cheese is using the leftover whey from its produce to create a unique line of gin and has now opened up its own publicly accessible distillery. 

Kasper Johansen