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Federal election Premium‘Mood for change’: Labor looks to oust Libs in Forrest

As Australians head to the polls Saturday, the two front-runners for the South West’s Forrest electorate have spoken about how they’re feeling ahead of today’s result.

Jacinta Cantatore

Bowser painSouth West petrol prices set to exceed $2 per litre

South West petrol prices will continue rising, according to the State’s fuel pricing watchdog, the halving of the fuel excise providing little relief for motorists.

Jacinta Cantatore

Federal electionLiberal election pledge for South West network connectivity

Forrest MHR and Liberal Party candidate Nola Marino has reaffirmed her commitment to improve network connectivity across the South West, days away from the Federal election.

Jacinta Cantatore

Federal ElectionLabor election commitment to improved mobile phone coverage

Labor’s candidate for Forrest has made an election pledge to improve a notorious mobile reception black spot along Forrest Highway.

Jacinta Cantatore

Medicare fundingSouth West GP leads call for election commitments to health

A South West medical expert is leading a national call by GPs for whoever wins Saturday’s Federal election to urgently increase primary health care funding.

Jacinta Cantatore

sadistic attackPremiumFruit picker jailed over ‘savage’ torture of cat

A fruit picker who tortured and brutally beat a cat has been jailed for a year over the act of animal cruelty, described as ‘sadistic’ and ‘savage’. WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT

Shannon Hampton

soccerPremiumRovers women lose a close one

The Manjimup Rovers went down in a hard fought loss to Blackwood United in the SWSA Ladies Reserves competition at the weekend, while the men were convincingly beaten by league-leading Harvey.

Luke McPherson

National Volunteer Week PremiumVolunteer Week celebrates our unsung heroes

Behind the scenes of every event, community group or even every footy match, are the South West’s unsung heroes, volunteers making a big difference by giving their time and effort to help their community.

Jacinta Cantatore

Q&A sessionPremiumBunbury’s burning questions answered at Budget breaky

The business and industry heavyweights of the Bunbury area attended a breakfast last week to discuss the 2022-23 State Budget, as well as what is in store for businesses and the wider community. 

Luke McPherson

football Fast-starting Lions maul Bulls to retain Bottlemart Cup

A fast-starting Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault mauled the Harvey Bulls at home on Saturday to earn their first win of the season and in the process retain the Bottlemart Cup.

Luke McPherson

Drive-In-Drive-OutPremiumAlbemarle reveals plans for worker camp in Binningup

Global lithium giant Albemarle has revealed plans to build a FIFO-style camp in the beachside haven of Binningup, which would house up to 1000 workers and ease pressure on the South West housing market.

Jacinta Cantatore

Contract renewalPremiumSt John of God to continue providing drug counselling

A community alcohol and drug counselling service is set to continue operations throughout the region for at least the next five years.

Carly Laden

Wallam WatchHarvey sharpshooter solid contributor despite four-goal loss

A look at how Harvey’s Donnell Wallam fared in round nine of Suncorp Super Netball 2022.

Carly Laden

AFL WatchPremiumManjimup’s Pickett offered ban over bump

A look at how the South West’s AFL stars have fared in round nine of the 2022 AFL season.

Carly Laden

Derby honoursPremiumBulls record derby victory

Miserable conditions make things difficult for the speedy Bulls to get their run and spread up and running.

Justin Fris

Derby winBulls overcome FIERCE RESISTANCE

The Bulls won, but it was hard-earned.

Justin Fris

BORRCost blow-out for BORR amid global cost pressures

A further $400 million has been committed to the South West’s biggest ever road infrastructure project as the cost of raw materials continues to soar due to global supply-chain pressures.

Jacinta Cantatore

Cash splashPremiumMulti-million-dollar boost for port and rail projects

Safety improvements to rail crossings on the Australind line and infrastructure boosts at Bunbury Port have received a multi-million-dollar boost from the State Government.

Jacinta Cantatore

footballCharging Bulls keen to break almost 1500 day cup drought

Harvey travel to Brunswick on Saturday with their best chance of success in recent memory, with the Bulls having not won a Bottlemart Cup in 1477 days. 

Luke McPherson

footballLions search for first derby win over Bulls

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault head into the weekend’s clash with the Harvey Bulls looking to break their drought of derby success. 

Luke McPherson

‘Worst I’ve seen’PremiumFruit picker to be jailed over WA cat torture killing

A seasonal worker who tortured and maliciously beat a cat after it attacked him in the toilet — as his friend laughed and recorded the fatal attack — has been told he will be going to jail.

Shannon Hampton

footballPremiumHough added to Eagles injury list

A back injury had sidelined Harvey product Brady Hough, who was added to the West Coast Eagles’ injury list last week after experiencing back spasms at training.

Luke McPherson

footballPremiumSmith and Donnybrook outlast Harvey Bulls on the road

A bag of goals from big man Jeffrey Smith helped Donnybrook outlast the Harvey Bulls on the road to claim their third win of the season.

Luke McPherson

footballDonnybrook survive charging Bulls

Donnybrook have survived a scoreless last quarter to defeat a charging Harvey Bulls side by four points. 

Luke McPherson