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Got the jab?Faces behind the COVID stats

Two out of three residents in WA’s South West have received the COVID jab. We found three locals to talk about why they made their vaccination choice.

Jacinta Cantatore

coming homePremiumSpirits lift as numbats seen at Perup burn site

Numbats have been spotted back in the South West almost seven months after a prescribed burn devastated one of State’s two wild habitats for the endangered marsupials.

Ailish Delaney

driving to make a differenceBraving dirt and dust to raise $47k for mental health

South West drivers donned crazy colours and quirky costumes this morning as they braved the wet weather to embark on a five-day charity run, raising more than $40,000 for mental health support.

Ailish Delaney

roll-up for showCommentsPremiumBrunswick Show set for mass Pfizer vaccination clinic

Brunswick residents will not only be rolling up for the Brunswick Agricultural Show as the State Government announces a pop-up Pfizer vaccination clinic to be set up on the Show Grounds.

Kasper Johansen

Superheroes get vaxxedUp, up and away: super idea to increase jab rate

Workers at The Health Hub in Eaton are set to mask up — with a difference.

Jacinta Cantatore

Squad revealPremiumBennell, Crudeli, named in Country Cup squad

The Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association has named a 25-man squad for the opening two games of the Country Cup, headlined by two new big-name recruits and a number of juniors.

Jackson Barrett

Future proofCommentsPremiumBusso’s whale of a plan to rival Sydney Harbour Bridge

SEE THE PICTURES: It is hoped the 12m-high entrance to the $32 million underwater observatory at Busselton jetty will be as iconic and recognisable as Sydney’s famed bridge.

Kim Macdonald

cricketPremiumRedbacks unbeaten as Donnybrook pushed aside

Hay Park defied a top-order wobble to push past Donnybrook at the weekend and produce their first 2-0 start since their debut season — more than a decade ago.

Jackson Barrett

A BRIGHT FUTUREPremiumYoung-guns set to lead Capel in top jobs

The Shire of Capel has elected its new Shire president and deputy president after four successful elected candidates were sworn into the council days after the states local government elections.

Amy Johnston

Bunbury features updatePremiumTrack redevelopment results in 2022 venue switch

BTC chief executive and racing manager Alex Doble said this would allow the club’s two biggest events to remain a crucial part of the industry’s calendar.

Justin Fris

Big resultPremiumSettlers get the blues from bowling attack

Also coming to the party was first-drop Shawn Gillies, who blasted a breathless 48 off 32 balls as the visitors eyed off a massive score to defend.

Justin Fris

Council Count ClosesCommentsPremiumNew faces join Shire team

The four Harvey Shire councillors who put their hand up to contest their seats were all easily re-elected at the weekend, while two fresh faces have also been added to the mix.

Kasper Johansen

Opening winPremiumCrudeli in early form for Eaton

On the back of a steady (1-20 off 8.1 overs) bowling spell, Crudeli crafted an unbeaten 66 off 103 balls, which ensured the hosts finished strongly after facing some early resistance.

Justin Fris

footballCommentsPremiumClubs name best players

Harvey and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have named their football queens in recent weeks.

Luke McPherson

Shark alert systemShark warning towers to detect tagged sharks

Beach safety has been given a boost in the lead up to summer thanks to the installation of automated shark detection towers.

Jacinta Cantatore

Environmental NoticeChemical scare for tip

Chemicals leaching into groundwater from a South West landfill site were identified in July, according to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

Jacinta Cantatore

Plan releasedPremiumManagement plan revealed for Kalgulup Regional Park

Biodiversity and cultural and community values are at the core of the management plan for the newly-created Kalgulup Regional Park.

Jackson Barrett

TRADING CHILD PORNPremiumSW man faces court over toddler pornography exchange

A 56-year-old Australind man has fronted court accused of uploading toddlers and young children being molested on social media.

Carly Laden

Give a damn‘Give a Can’ drive breaks donation record

Rotary members collected the donated food in the last week of term three, finding themselves with a record-breaking total of 10,033 cans.

Jacinta Cantatore

Piesse outPremiumBrian Piesse misses Donnybrook-Balingup council spot

Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup Shire President Brian Piesse says he feels an 8.6 per cent rate rise was behind him being dumped from council at Saturday night’s election.

Jackson Barrett

ELECTIONS LIVEPremiumLIVE BLOG: South West local government elections

Full coverage from all 12 council elections in the region, including the 10-person race for City of Bunbury Mayor

Staff reporters

New GMSWFL announces new general manager

The South West Football League has a new leader with decorated goal umpire and board member Jason Crowe set to take over as the general manager.

Staff reporters

City courtPremiumCity gains extraction industry conviction

The City of Busselton has reminded the local industry they will continue to pursue illegal development as they succeed in its second extraction industry conviction this year.

Taylar Amonini

FIFO flightsPremiumFortescue takes flight from South West

South West FIFO workers will have an easier trek to work, as Fortescue Metals Group celebrates its inaugural flight from Busselton.

Taylar Amonini