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…]
A repeat family violence offender who bit his ex-partner’s finger causing it to bleed after she attacked him with a fork has been given a final chance by the court. Christoper Adam Van Veldhuizen, 43, appeared in Busselton Magistrates Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to an unlawful assault occasioning bodily harm. The court … [Read more…]
South West Slammers men’s coach Shane Goff was less than amused with his side’s 117-62 loss to the Rockingham Flames on Saturday night at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex. The Slammers ended the contest meekly and were outscored 30-4 in the final quarter by the reigning national NBL1 men’s championship outfit. After voicing his displeasure … [Read more…]
A State Government Minister has urged caution over offshore wind farm projects planned off the coast of between Bunbury and Mandurah amid concerns about the potential impact on migratory birds. Arts, Sport and Heritage Minister David Templeman also said determinations about the power-generation facilities should be based on the science, in response to questioning by … [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 State Government Minister has urged caution over offshore wind farm projects planned off the coast of between Bunbury and Mandurah amid concerns about the potential impact on migratory birds. Arts, Sport and Heritage Minister David Templeman also said determinations about the power-generation facilities should be based on the science, in response to questioning by … [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…]
It has been a mixed outcome for South West MPs following the State Government’s Cabinet shakeup on Wednesday. Incoming Premier Roger Cook put his stamp on the Ministry with a number of changes being made as he replaces Mark McGowan in the top job. Bunbury MLA Don Punch will now carry the workload of five … [Read more…]
It has been a mixed outcome for South West MPs following the State Government’s Cabinet shakeup on Wednesday. Incoming Premier Roger Cook put his stamp on the Ministry with a number of changes being made as he replaces Mark McGowan in the top job. Bunbury MLA Don Punch will now carry the workload of five … [Read more…]