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Regional WACommentsPremiumWarm year has negative impact on South West producers

Southern Forest producers have struggled through unprecedentedly warm seasons this year, with cherry, truffle, avocado, apple and kiwi fruit producers noticing the greatest impact.

Melissa Pedelty

rough conditionsPremiumWarm year has negative impact on South West producers

Southern Forest producers have struggled through unprecedentedly warm seasons this year, with cherry, truffle, avocado, apple and kiwi fruit producers noticing the greatest impact.

Melissa Pedelty

WA NewsPremiumTrapped person freed after crashing into tree in South West

Firefighters have used a chainsaw to free an injured person after a truck crashed into a tree before it fell on the vehicle, trapping him inside.

Caleb Runciman

Arts Margaret RiverPremiumPopular sundowner sessions extended to Augusta

A free annual concert series will return to the Margaret River region this year, extending its sessions to Augusta by request after a popular local event was cancelled.

Melissa Pedelty

Accessible communitiesPremiumAugusta Margaret River shire leaders in access and inclusion

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has been recognised for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion for the sixth consecutive year, receiving praise for its recreation centre upgrades.

Melissa Pedelty

Regional boostPremiumMargaret River region benefits from event funding

Five events in the Margaret River region spanning art and performance, sport, and food and gourmet produce will benefit from event support funding.

Melissa Pedelty

meet the oicPremiumMeet the new OIC at Margaret River Police Station

The new police officer in charge in Margaret River has hit the ground running, cracking down on traffic patrols in the lead-up to the Christmas holidays.

Melissa Pedelty

green thumbsPremiumSmall boon for a Margaret River community garden

The Margaret River Community Garden has received a little over $3000 in State Government funding aimed at establishing and developing sustainable and edible community gardens in local areas.

Melissa Pedelty

Healthy RiversDWER scientists share knowledge on South West waterway banks

A team of scientists from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation have been sharing their knowledge on the banks of South West waterways.

Craig Duncan

Eco FashionBusselton fashion designers shows off sustainability

Busselton fashion designer Karen Ashcroft was thrilled to see her first range of sustainable fashion making its debut at Eco Fashion Week.

Craig Duncan

Best of 2024PremiumOur biggest sporting moments from 2024

With 2024 now in the rear-view mirror, the South Western Times takes a look back at the biggest sporting moments from the year.

Josh Kempton

Top 24 of 2024PremiumTop 24 South West stories of 2024: 24-13

This year has been a wild ride for the South West, from severe weather events to a royal visit, 2024 was full of stories which has stuck in our minds.

Oliver Lane

Port of BunburyPremiumInternational bulk carrier named after South West port

An international parcel carrier has been named with a nod to the South West and made its first port of call the Port of Bunbury on the weekend.

Oliver Lane

Terns trampledDomestic pests wipe out Bunbury endangered seabird colony

A major colony of endangered fairy terns has been completely devastated along the Bunbury coastline with fingers pointed at human and animal interference leading to the colony's demise.

Craig Duncan

FootballPremiumSWFL: Our top 24 players from season 2024

As part of the South Western Times’ look back at the year in sport, Josh Kempton has ranked his top 24 players from the 2024 South West Football League season.

Josh Kempton

Offshore Wind FarmPremiumEPA terminates Geographe Bay offshore wind farm assessment

The Environmental Protection Authority has terminated its assessment of the Geographe Bay offshore wind farm project at the request of proponent WA Offshore Windfarm Pty Ltd.

Ezra Kaye

Tom Curtain outback experiencePremiumCountry music star Tom Curtain to tour South West

Golden Guitar-winning country musician Tom Curtain is bringing his famous Katherine Outback Experience to the South West, featuring his music, horses, dogs, goats and whip cracking tricks.

Ezra Kaye

CricketPremiumBDCA: A look back at the season so far

The start of the 2024-25 summer of Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association men’s first-grade cricket made a similar beginning to last season, with Colts and Dalyellup dominating from the outset.

Josh Kempton

Perilous possums PremiumPossum numbers down despite more surveyors in yearly tally

Concerning signs for the South West as fewer possums are seen in Geocatch’s yearly western Ringtail Tally despite double the number of participating citizen scientists.

Craig Duncan

sport quizPremiumAnswers for the South Western Times 2024 sport quiz

Here are the answers for the South Western Times 2024 sport quiz.

Josh Kempton

FootballPremiumSWFL: Our top 24 players from season 2024

As part of the South Western Times’ look back at the year in sport, Josh Kempton has ranked his top 24 players from the 2024 South West Football League season.

Josh Kempton

BOATING DELAYSCommentsPremiumBoat ramp chaos and poor parking causes hours long wait

Those keen on getting out on the water with their boats this festive season have been forced to queue for hours at the Quindalup Boat Ramp near Dunsborough.

Campbell Greaves and Amber Lilley

shock resignationPremiumSW shire president resigns ‘out-of-the-blue’

A special council meeting has been called to determine an interim president for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes after Jenny Mountford’s “out-of-the-blue” resignation on Friday.

Melissa Pedelty

Christmas carePremiumLeukaemia Foundation supports Dunsborough family

A Dunsborough family are being supported by the Leukaemia Foundation this Christmas, as three-year-old Riley Coyne undergoes critical blood cancer treatment.

Melissa Pedelty