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Kasper JohansenJournalist

Kasper Johansen is a journalist at the Harvey-Waroona Reporter covering all things local including news, council and lifestyle. His passion for writing led him to a career in journalism.

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floating haven PremiumBlackwood environmental group creates wetland for dam

Schwenkes Dam is now home to a man-made wetland which aims to mitigate the impacts of previous mining operations and act as a haven for fresh water species facing a “decline” in perennial water sources. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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’.

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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. 

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scatting on stage PremiumStories of Swing to hit BREC stage for tell all jazz show

Unique stories involving some of the world’s most influential jazz musicians are set to be told on the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre stage as it prepares to host the Stories of Swing. 

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turtle trackers PremiumCitizen science project to aid in turtle conservation

A new citizen science project that uses an app to collate data could help a vulnerable South West turtle species escape extinction by allowing keen volunteers to become ‘turtle trackers’. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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’. 

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