A Bunbury swimming sensation has made her mark on the international stage, the only West Australian to represent the green and gold in the pool. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School’s Bel Dabic recently returned from competing in the Virtus Global Games in France, a triumphant effort that saw her return home with one gold, two silver … [Read more…]
It was a game to remember on Saturday at Brunswick Oval as the two Harvey Shire teams went head to head for an inaugural cup title. Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault played host to the Harvey Bulls in a thrilling match to decide who would claim the Sam Strano Cup for the first time. There was a clear desire … [Read more…]
Global lithium giant Albemarle has scrapped plans to build a 500-bed workers accommodation camp in the South West beach-side haven of Binningup, the company blaming a “difficult” time frame for ditching the proposal. The Binningup community and the Shire of Harvey had voiced strong opposition to the proposed camp, despite the camp getting approvals from … [Read more…]
Disgraceful on-field violence spiralled throughout Busselton’s 11.11 (77) to 0.0 (0) win over the Collie Eagles on Sunday at the Collie Recreation Ground. A second-quarter brawl involving both teams at the scoreboard end of the ground involved thrown punches, hair pulling, charging and choking of players. Camera IconA Busselton player hits the turf following a … [Read more…]
Disgraceful on-field violence spiralled throughout Busselton’s 11.11 (77) to 0.0 (0) win over the Collie Eagles on Sunday at the Collie Recreation Ground. A second-quarter brawl involving both teams at the scoreboard end of the ground involved thrown punches, hair pulling, charging and choking of players. Camera IconA Busselton player hits the turf following a … [Read more…]
After receiving a frightful tongue lashing following their 117-62 away loss against the Rockingham Flames on June 3, South West Slammers men’s players had plenty to ponder. And during this period of self-reflection, players, like everyone in the South West, experienced several inches of rain during their everyday activities. This rainfall clearly inspired Shane Goff’s … [Read more…]
Residents in three South West shires are being asked to clean up any dead pinewood they may have on their properties after a destructive pest species was detected in the area. The European house borer has been found in the shires of Waroona, Harvey and Dardanup in the past six months, south of the insect … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has highlighted its efforts to improve telecommunications in the South West after it was revealed businesses in the region were struggling with “poor” services. Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed the results of a survey of 26 members in relation to telecommunication services in the region to Federal Parliament’s Standing … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has highlighted its efforts to improve telecommunications in the South West after it was revealed businesses in the region were struggling with “poor” services. Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed the results of a survey of 26 members in relation to telecommunication services in the region to Federal Parliament’s Standing … [Read more…]
A South West man has declared he will fight allegations of sexually offending against six different children but may face further charges over further alleged offending against a child outside of Australia. The man, whose identity has been suppressed, appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court via video link from Hakea Prison on Thursday where he pleaded … [Read more…]