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25.01.2022 PIC OF THE WEEK A beautiful South West sunset illuminated by colourful hues captured by Mark Licastro. Want yours to be next? Email [email protected], #SWTsnapped or show us below.

25.01.2022 Impressive hoop Jason Brown made a statement at the Bunbury Turf Club on Tuesday afternoon, riding home four winners. With a big crowd on hand to usher in the opening day of the 2020-21 South West racing season, Brown got down to business instantly after saluting with Miss Maranta in the Capel Vale Winery Maiden (2000m). Bunbury Turf Club... Racing and Wagering Western Australia - RWWA See more

25.01.2022 It was a good end to the season for the Carey Park Football, Sporting & Community Club Inc Southwest Football League

24.01.2022 Bunbury womens coach Glenn Obal is hopeful his side has enough in the tank to knock over Busselton in Saturdays do-or-die first semi-final at Brunswick Oval. Bunbury Football Club Southwest Football League

24.01.2022 BUSSELTON ASSAULT INCIDENT Busselton Detectives are seeking information regarding an incident in Busselton last night which left a man seriously injured. The incident took place last night about 6:20pm near the intersection of Albert Street and Queen Street.... It is believed several people were involved in the physical altercation. A man aged in his 30s was taken into custody this morning and he is assisting in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

24.01.2022 In tomorrows sport section of the Bunbury Herald We recap a massive weekend of Southwest Football League action, along with the fortunes of the Printsync South West Slammers.

23.01.2022 MEN CHARGED OVER 12KG DRUG HAUL FOR BUNBURY Two men have been charged over a 12kg meth haul after drugs were allegedly found concealed in consignments of shoe racks and shelving sent from Malaysia. Police say six kilograms of drugs were allegedly contained in three packages detected by Australian Border Force officers, two of which were at Perth air cargo depots and destined for addresses in Bunbury and Perth.

23.01.2022 ELECTION UPDATES: TRUMP WINS FLORIDA, BIDEN SCORES FIRST FLIP FROM 2016 Keep up to date with the live election blog.

23.01.2022 WELL DONE ZENN An 11-year-old student from Dardanup Primary School has won first place for a creative writing competition. The 2020 My Place Competition asked Year 3-10 students to share their thoughts, observations and experiences on how the coronavirus pandemic reshaped their lives through writing.... Zenn Tootill, pictured, was the winner of the Year 5/6 category and the only winning entrant from a WA school.

22.01.2022 METTAM ON THE RISE A changing of the guard for the WA Liberal Party has thrust Vasse MLA Libby Mettam into the limelight. Ms Mettam was the sole nominee for the Liberals’ deputy position last week, joining new party leader Dawesville MLA Zak Kirkup.

22.01.2022 Tomorrow Carey Park Primary School will be hosting their annual Art Show heres a sneak peak at what you will see..

22.01.2022 DETECTIVES 30 HOUR MARATHON CLIMB FOR CHARITY Have you ever climbed Bluff Knoll? How about 14 times in a row? This week, Albany detective Kylie Bell plans to tackle a gruelling personal challenge of hiking up and down Bluff Knoll 14 times in about 30 hours from tomorrow morning for charity.... Now thats impressive!

21.01.2022 RINEHART MULLS CATTLE STATIONS SELLDOWN WA mining magnate and Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, is rumoured to be looking to sell down her rural landholding portfolio. Ms Rinehart, who has increased her personal fortune to more than $22 billion this year thanks to a resurgent iron ore price, has been a big investor in cattle stations and rural properties across Australia through Hancock Prospecting.

20.01.2022 BAIL GRANTED FOR BUSSELTON BASH ACCUSED A 33-year-old father accused of attacking a man outside a Busselton bar has been granted bail while his alleged victim fights for his life with severe brain injuries in hospital. The court was told the alleged victim hit Mr Pell in the head before the accused punched the 41-year-old back three times in the head, with the third strike being a roundhouse-type punch to the left of the victim’s jaw.

20.01.2022 RIDERS HONOUR FALLEN OFFICERS A Police Remembrance Ride from the Bunbury Police Station to the WA Police Academy at Joondalup honoured officers who lost their lives on duty and raised money for Police Legacy.

20.01.2022 COUNCIL PULLS OUT OF CAMP LIFELINE The Harvey Shire Council has pulled out of a last-minute lifeline that could have kept Camp Mornington afloat. The PCYC put the youth adventure camp, which is 15km from Harvey, up for sale in July. The organisation blamed COVID-19 for relinquishing the site.... An urgent bid to save the camp was slammed by several councillors who queried why they should fork out ratepayers’ money on something that was outside of the planned budget.

19.01.2022 WORK TO BEGIN ON TINY HOUSES PROJECT Bunburys homeless community is set to receive a helping hand in the coming months, after a milestone was reached in the Tiny Houses project last week. The project will see three tiny houses for single people built on land owned by the Salvation Army on Timperley Road.... Construction of the self-contained units is hoped to be finished by February. "Its a very exciting, trailblazing project ... this is really a first for regional Western Australia." What are your thoughts on the project?

19.01.2022 BUSSELTON TEACHER STOOD DOWN OVER LETTING STUDENTS WATCH SUICIDE VIDEO A Busselton SHS teacher has been stood down for allowing students to watch horrifying TikTok suicide footage in class. Some students became distressed and needed counselling after viewing the recording of an American man taking his own life on a pupils mobile phone in class.... Parents put their trust in teachers every day to care for and educate their kids and we expect our teachers to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity while keeping students safe.

19.01.2022 STUDENTS CELEBRATE R U OK DAY Students at Newton Moore Senior High School celebrated mental health awareness on Thursday for R U OK Day.... Teachers and students donned yellow shirts, ribbons, headbands and socks to show their participation and took part in a range of activities on offer.

19.01.2022 SCHOOL GETS A SPLASH OF ART Students from Glen Huon Primary School in Eaton teamed up with local Wardandi and Balardong Noongar artist Tahlia Bennell and Water Corporation to transform an everyday wastewater pump station into a vibrant public artwork. Have you spotted the banner in Eaton yet?

19.01.2022 AFL STAR TO FACE COURT OVER AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Sydney Swans Elijah Taylor to face court over aggravated assault charges. It has been reported that the incident involved his ex-girlfriend Lekahni Pearce.... The 19-year-old AFL star was arrested in the south-eastern suburb of Langford yesterday afternoon.

19.01.2022 Even the threat of niggling rain could not dampen warm favourite Under The Alta, who managed to hold off Our Star Billing in Friday night’s Naidoc 2YO Westbred Pace (1609m) at Donaldson Park.

19.01.2022 COIN CLUB TREASURER RETIRES Hans van Zwol has been collecting coins since he was 12 years old in Holland. It’s the history that interests him, not the value, and this love for unique coins has travelled with him across the globe.... After about 40 years with the South West District Coin Club, 13 of them as its treasurer, Mr van Zwol is stepping down to move to Perth. Read about his interest in coins and the time he was the bus driver for Red Dog.

18.01.2022 LOWER SPEED After years of campaigning and pleading the State Government to take action, a road safety group is celebrating the speed limit on a notorious stretch of South Western Highway being lowered. South West safety campaigners celebrated their big win on Friday afternoon when Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announced the speed limit on the stretch between Hynes Road and Giorgi Road in Picton East would be lowered from 100km/h to 80km/h. ... Do you think this is good news for the South West?

18.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DRIVING PROGRAM Investing In Our Youths RYDE program has put the call out for more volunteers after seeing a boost in the number of young people wanting to use the service since restrictions eased. The program provides the opportunity for young people who may be disadvantaged to get their licence and gain independence.

17.01.2022 In tomorrows sport section of the South Western Times We catch up with South Bunbury Football Club womens forward Bond... Beth Bond, hear the latest from some of our SW stars playing in the WAFLW grand final. check in with the Printsync South West Slammers ahead of their 591km bus trip to Geraldton and the final word in the lead up to the South West hockey and netball grand finals. These stories and more inside tomorrows edition!

17.01.2022 WONDER OUT YONDER The State Government is offering West Aussies holiday vouchers for those willing to wander out yonder. The unique promotion, amid the States closed border, is giving holidaymakers the chance to snag $100 vouchers towards tours and experiences within their own state.... The vouchers will be available from Monday, September 21, ahead of the school holidays, will be redeemable on a $200 minimum spend and must by the end of the year. What would you use your voucher on?

17.01.2022 "IT HELPS YOU FEEL WORTHY" Volunteer South West is encouraging those nearing retirement to look into volunteering as an avenue to make new friends and stay connected. Have you thought about volunteering?

17.01.2022 Big news from Gloucester Park tonight! Southwest Football League

17.01.2022 CANCER SPARKS SELF-ACCEPTANCE JOURNEY A Bunbury author has turned her gruelling experience with a rare type of blood cancer into a book to help share the messages she has learnt about self-acceptance. My diagnosis with a rare incurable blood cancer set me on a new journey.... I could focus on dying, but I choose to focus on living. I choose to be myself."

16.01.2022 UPDATE: Leith has been found safe and well. MISSING MAN IN HARVEY Concerns are held for 80-year-old Leith Kutzer who was last seen this morning at the Harvey Senior Citizens club in Harvey.... He is described as 58" tall brown eyes, short grey hair and clean shaven. Police are asking anyone with information that may help in location Leith to contact 131 444 and quote CAD number 754327. SW District police

16.01.2022 WHATS ON IN BUNBURY Browse whats going on in the Bunbury area events, workshops, volunteer positions and more. Want to feature in the Whats On? Contact [email protected].

15.01.2022 PENGUIN PINCHED Have you seen the iconic penguin sign for the Colourpatch Cafe in Augusta? Its been removed from its roosting place at the corner of Blackwood Avenue and Albany Terrace.... Augusta police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or police 9758 3900. Augusta Police

15.01.2022 In tomorrow's sport section of the South Western Times We find out the latest regarding off-court developments with the ECU Souwest Jets, find out why Mark Worthington is excited about the new NBL1 West competition and we review a big day for Jason Brown at the Bunbury Turf Club. These stories and more inside tomorrow's edition!

14.01.2022 HIGH COURT REJECTS PALMER'S BORDER CHALLENGE The billionaire was challenging WA’s hard border after he was refused entry into the State to conduct business.

14.01.2022 Yuill, who is always in favour of riding aboard the Lane Train, claimed line honours with four-year-old Home In Five, who kicked home by 1.3 lengths over Capel-based Peppijack from the James Grieve stable. Perth Racing Racing and Wagering Western Australia - RWWA

14.01.2022 Printsync South West Slammers men’s coach Mark Worthington is heartened by the new transition of the SBL competition to NBL1 West. Under the rebranding, all matches will be live-streamed with commentary, along with all clubs likely to benefit from additional resources. Basketball WA... South West Slammers SBL See more

13.01.2022 TAVERN A FINALIST The Bull and Bush Tavern in Boyanup has been nominated as a finalist in the 2020 South West Business Excellence Awards. The Bannister Downs Dairy Farm Tourism and Hospitality Award recognises a business doing outstanding service in the tourism and hospitality industry.... Have you been out to the Tavern in Boyanup lately?

13.01.2022 MEMORIAL TO BE A MEMORABLE MARKER The last stage of the South West Migrant Memorial in Queen’s Gardens was unveiled on November 28 with the addition of the final 200 names. Now filled with the names of more than 800 people, the memorial site is sure to be a favourite with migrants past and present as a place to reflect.... Make sure you go and see the memorial.

13.01.2022 ROAD TOLL ON THE RISE The average person takes 11 seconds to count to the number 22. The atomic number of titanium is 22. An AFL team is made up by 22 players.... And this year, 22 is the number of fatalities from road related incidents in the South West as revealed by Road Safety Commission statistics. When these things happen they are not accidents, they happen for a reason."

13.01.2022 BIDEN AHEAD AS BATTLEGROUND STATES SWING Who do you think will come out on top? Follow along the live blog.

13.01.2022 HAYWARD FOR NATIONALS Bunbury city councillor, former journalist and Firey Productions director James Hayward will run for a South West Upper House seat in the 2021 State Election. Mr Haywards long history with the political party began in the early 2000s when he worked as a television reporter in Karratha.... Cr Hayward and Manjimup businesswoman Louise Kingston were officially endorsed as The Nationals candidates at the partys State Council event on September 11.

12.01.2022 COLLIE VET DONE FOR BREACHES The operators of a Collie veterinary clinic have had their registration revoked after they were found to have allowed an unregistered veterinarian to complete surgeries and provided false records in an attempt to hide the breaches.

12.01.2022 Jackson Barrett and Justin Fris preview week one of the SWFL finals, plus its netball and hockey grand final week!

12.01.2022 FARMHAND GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK If you told Brookton farmhand Mandy Matthews a video she took of her kelpie-border collie cross Blue jumping a fence would go viral, she would not have believed you. But 5.4 million views later, the videohas catapulted her into social media stardom and given her a platform to share agriculture with the world.... It just started as having a bit of fun ... the reason I started taking all these pictures and videos is we see some pretty awesome stuff out here that a lot of people don’t get to see. "People came because of the dog and they stay because they’re learning about agriculture." Are you on farm TikTok?

11.01.2022 NEW WEBSITE SET TO CONNECT A new website is connecting local governments and other organisations with food producers in the hope of improving healthy food availability in the region. The website was developed at Edith Cowan University in Bunbury and was the result of two years of research.

11.01.2022 It was another big day in the saddle for the South West

11.01.2022 IN TOMORROWS SOUTH WESTERN TIMES Rental market tightens as people struggle to find houses in the South West Bunbury man fined for driving at 106km/h in a 50km/h zone... Long-time project Bunbury Garden Labyrinth set to officially open this Saturday Relief for Bunbury woman finally returning to her home after being stuck in South Africa for 6 months All this and more in tomorrows South Western Times

11.01.2022 BIRD EDUCATION WORKSHOP South West residents are encouraged to embrace their citizen science side and take part in an upcoming native wildlife workshop. Birdlife Bunbury is hosting a black cockatoo information session on December 10 to help the community learn about the three species that are found in the South West ... "We need the community’s help to collect vital data in order to know how best to help them."

11.01.2022 BUNBURYS MASSIVE EVENT LINE-UP The 2020-21 City of Bunbury Grant Funding program will see events like Bunbury Fringe 2021, Bunburys Street Pole Vault, Tree Street Art Safari, Bunbury Summer School 2021 and Pridefest South West go ahead. What event would you like to see over the summer?

11.01.2022 STATE PARLIAMENT LOSES ABORIGINAL VOICE OPINION - Rangini Hirini: Last week, I wrote about my view that the next WA Aboriginal affairs minister should be Aboriginal and what was great to hear is that a lot of you agreed with me. Now to break the bad news after next year’s State election, there’s minimal chance that the role will be filled by an Aboriginal person.

10.01.2022 SENIORS SHOW TO GO ON After the COVID-19 pandemic threw a spanner in the works, the Australind and District Senior Citizens Club is back to please with its variety show. The production of Wild Wild West was supposed to take to the stage in May but was pushed back, and now the show is gearing up for its first performance.... "Theres been no live entertainment for the last six months, so please come and support us to encourage the seniors to keep doing what they enjoy."

10.01.2022 ON YOUR DOORSTEP TOMORROW Bunburys Tiny Houses project has reached a milestone, with construction expected to begin in coming weeks. Summer in Bunbury is looking up as an impressive line-up of events receive funding.... Police ride together to remember those lost on duty. Plus a new family violence service for regional communities, jail time for a driver who caused a police chase and more in tomorrows Bunbury Herald.

10.01.2022 Week one finals information confirmed!

09.01.2022 In tomorrow's South Western Times The tragic death of a Perth couple in a horror Bussell Highway crash on Sunday has pushed the region’s road toll beyond last year’s. A Collie vet has been de-registered after it was found to have allowed an unregistered vet to perform surgeries and attempted to cover its tracks by doctoring surgical records.... Fine for drunk who took a dump in a police van

09.01.2022 PM WELCOMES OPEN WA Prime Minister Scott Morrison has welcomed WA’s plan to open the borders to Victoria and News South Wales next week, saying Australia was not built for borders. WA Premier Mark McGowan this morning announced arrivals from NSW and Victoria will not be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from December 8. ... Are you pleased with this news?

08.01.2022 Art in bloom at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery The Blooming Art Exhibition kicks off today. Heres a sneak peak at what to expect

07.01.2022 FLOWER POWER Great shots of some beautiful flowers found in the Bunbury area. Whats your favourite flower? ... Robin Parsons

07.01.2022 Bunbury emphatically claimed the 2020 SWFL minor premiership after recording an uncompromising 98-point win over Donnybrook on Sunday at Payne Park. Bunbury Football Club Southwest Football League

07.01.2022 DRIVER CAUGHT 30KM/H OVER LIMIT Yarloop police caught a driver overtaking at 107km/h in a 70km/h zone on a windy country road. "Lucky to have escaped with only six demerit points and an $800 fine. Slow down, stay safe and arrive alive. #ArriveAlive"

07.01.2022 FATAL CRASH SPARKS SAFETY CALL Vasse MLA Libby Mettam has appealed to various State ministers this week after another fatal crash occurred along the deadly Bussell Highway. The constant reminder for drivers to slow down, drive to conditions, and to drive within the specified speed limits are unfortunately having limited impact.... What do you think needs to be done to reduce road fatalities in the South West?

06.01.2022 SECOND COVID JAB 95% EFFECTIVE A second coronavirus vaccine has delivered results showing it is 94.5 per cent effective in trials that include people aged over 65. Scientists have labelled the results from US firm Moderna as tremendously exciting, with the jab found to work better than the Pfizer and BioNTech inoculation announced at 90 per cent effectiveness last week.... Will you get the jab when it becomes available?

06.01.2022 GRIEVING FAMILY FORCED TO MOVE FIVE TIMES The mother of Annaliesse Ugle, the 11-year-old who tragically took her own life after her alleged rapist was granted bail, is living in a cramped motel room and says she desperately needs a home. Samantha Wilson told The West Australian since her daughter, died on October 20 she and her children had been moved to five different emergency accommodation properties by the Department of Communities.... We’ve been moving non-stop and we’re now in a motel, it’s like we’re getting nowhere. All we want is a house, a stable house.

06.01.2022 Another big day out on the diamond! Bunbury and Districts Softball Assoc Pavilion Bunbury and Districts Softball Assoc.

05.01.2022 ACCOMMODATION SHORTAGE FORCES MOTHER TO SLEEP ON BEACH The mother of an alleged child sexual abuse victim was forced to sleep on the beach this week with her teenage daughter because of a shortage of emergency accommodation. The woman who cannot be named for legal reasons, had sought help from the Department of Communities but was told there was no emergency accommodation available in the South West area where she is living.... She and her daughter, who is in her late teens, spent Wednesday night camping on the beach.

04.01.2022 AUS OUT OF RECESSION Australia is officially no longer in recession. The latest national accounts data was released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and showed positive growth in the September quarter.... According to the report the economy grew by 3.3 per cent, which exceeded all economists’ expectations, including the Reserve Bank of Australia.

04.01.2022 Quality Bunbury Basketball Association women's clash between Tornadoes Black and Red tonight at the South West Sports Centre.

03.01.2022 STARRY NIGHT VIA SAMSUNG This pic(s) of the week showing the beautiful starry night sky at Thomson Brook Church and Brookhampton Hall. They were taken on a Samsung S10 phone - wow! ... Scott Pickering Want yours to be next? Show us below, tag #SWTsnapped or email [email protected]

03.01.2022 Colts showed no mercy in an away clash against Hay Park on Saturday, cruising to a five-wicket win. Despite the match being rain-affected, the visitors never seriously looked like losing the game. Bunbury & Districts Cricket Association

03.01.2022 SUPPORT ETHICAL BUSINESS Last week, not-for-profit Oxfam Australia publicly named and shamed major fashion retailers it claimed that through poor purchasing practices were causing factory workers in Bangladesh to be exploited. Factories surveyed said brands terminated their relationship or switched factories if suppliers were unable to meet the buyer’s demand, resulting in poor working conditions for the factory workers. ... Do you think ethical buying really matter to today’s consumers?

02.01.2022 #BREAKING WA TO OPEN BORDERS TO VIC/NSW NEXT WEEK Premier Mark McGowan has announced WA will open its borders to Victoria and NSW on Tuesday December 8 just in time for Christmas. The changes mean arrivals from NSW and Victoria will not be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from next Tuesday.... It means families who have been divided by the border for up to eight months can finally reunite for Christmas.

02.01.2022 Southwest Football League final scores BSN 16.17 (113) defeated HB 5.5 (35) BY 17.13 (115) defeated DBK 2.5 (17)... CE 15.17 (107) defeated EB 9.5 (59) We will update you regarding week one of the finals (venues, teams and times) shortly.

02.01.2022 COMPANY BREWS UP LOCAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE Shelter Brewing Co is on a big local recruitment drive in preparation for opening its doors this spring. We have an excellent leadership team in place and were looking to recruit between 60 to 70 locals."... Not only will people directly benefit through employment, there will be spin-off benefits across the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors. Are you looking forward to the opening?

02.01.2022 DONNYBROOK MAN JAILED FOR HIGH-SPEED CHASE ON METH A Donnybrook man who led police on a high-speed chase while under the influence of methamphetamine has been handed jail time, with the magistrate slamming him for putting police, road users and residents at risk. The officers in pursuit had to drive 100km/h in a 50km/h zone and 140km/h in an 80km/h zone to keep up with him.... You placed other road users at risk ... you could have lost control of the vehicle and smashed into residential houses."

02.01.2022 OPERATION BUNBURY CHRISTMAS IS A GO It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bunbury as the streets are illuminated with festive joy for another year. Yesterday saw the inaugural opening of the Christmas Trail and the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at Bicentennial Square. ... Have you tested out any of the new selfie spots?

02.01.2022 COLLIE WOMAN BIT, SPAT AND SCRATCHED POLICE OFFICER Rainsford Bubby Poata appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court on Thursday via video link from Bandyup Womens Prison for sentencing over charges from earlier this year. The court was told the the mother-of-ones behaviour dated back to April 30 when she was locked in a police van kicking and screaming.

01.01.2022 Despite the league operations move, the Jets will still play home games here with the under-20s also based in the South West. ECU Souwest Jets Netball WA

01.01.2022 NEW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE FOR REGIONAL WA A new support service dedicated to domestic and family violence has launched to address the unique challenges people in regional communities face when trying to access information, advice and support. "With one in four rural women experiencing some form of family and domestic violence in their lifetime, we need to create change and stop individuals from becoming statistics."