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ELECTIONS LIVEPremiumLIVE BLOG: South West local government elections

Full coverage from all 12 council elections in the region, including the 10-person race for City of Bunbury Mayor

Staff reporters

New GMSWFL announces new general manager

The South West Football League has a new leader with decorated goal umpire and board member Jason Crowe set to take over as the general manager.

Staff reporters

City courtPremiumCity gains extraction industry conviction

The City of Busselton has reminded the local industry they will continue to pursue illegal development as they succeed in its second extraction industry conviction this year.

Taylar Amonini

FIFO flightsPremiumFortescue takes flight from South West

South West FIFO workers will have an easier trek to work, as Fortescue Metals Group celebrates its inaugural flight from Busselton.

Taylar Amonini

“everyone has a place”PremiumWorkAbility Week gives job seekers chance to shine

South West businesses are supporting people with disability and injuries to help them get their foot in the door as part of a week aimed at supporting jobseekers to overcome barriers to employment.

Ailish Delaney

students strikeSW students to strike for climate

Climate conscious young people in Bunbury will be joining thousands of students across the country using their voices to fight for action as part of a National Climate Strike tomorrow.

Ailish Delaney

leadership to the forePremiumFormer golfer Waugh to take on cricket leadership role

She may have scaled the peak of the world’s most lucrative individual sport, but Shani Waugh is excited at the prospect of leading a team in what she considers her “favourite sport in the world”.

Jackson Barrett

CricketPremiumRebacks and Dons meet after contrasting first up wins

One started the season with a dominant win thanks to a swashbuckling ton, while the other very nearly slipped up on a banana peel double-figure target.

Jackson Barrett

Full previewPremiumNew coaches, captains to headline BDCA women’s season

All six BDCA women’s captains spoke with Jackson Barrett ahead of the season’s opening round.

Jackson Barrett

Mental healthBlue stumps for wellbeing

Club president Nathan King outlined the timeline behind the concept.

Justin Fris

Big askPremiumSettlers to face might of Marist

The Blues were awesome during Saturday’s opening round win over bitter BDCA rival Colts.

Justin Fris

‘He never went away’PremiumBunbury’s anti-vax businesses revealed

A member of the anti-vax business alliance in the South West believes former US president Donald Trump will save the world from an international secret group de-populating the globe.

Jackson Barrett & Jacinta Cantatore

lost but not forgottenWalk to remember babies lost during, post pregnancy

Miscarriage and stillbirth are taboo topics to talk about in the community, but Bunbury residents are hoping to change that by hosting a commemoration event this weekend.

Ailish Delaney

ELECTION TIMEFollow council results online with the Times

Residents will be able to follow this Saturday’s local government election results as they unfold via the South Western Times’ live blog.

Home openerPremiumEaton primed for Green Caps

Caltsounis said the main focus was on his side enjoying their cricket together.

Justin Fris

apple of their eyesPremiumCommittee hopes for fruitful apple festival next year

The seeds are being planted for next year’s Donnybrook Apple Festival as the community plans for another fruitful event.

Ailish Delaney

Early favouritePremiumPike mount draws well

The William Pike-ridden Western Empire looks to be among the favourites heading into Saturday, and has drawn well with barrier five.

Justin Fris

roll up for waPremiumIndustry welcomes jab requirement for health staff

South West dentists, pharmacists and general practitioners will soon be required to be fully vaccinated to work — a decision welcomed as a necessary step by a leading doctor in the region.

Ailish Delaney

New eraPremiumNew boss outlines plans

“We have let them know as much as we can that we are taking the right steps as a board.”

Justin Fris

ART FOR A CAUSEPremiumCollege art exhibition has mental health focus

Now in its 39th year, the exhibition showcases the work of emerging and established artists and serves as the school’s biggest annual fundraiser.

Amy Johnston

Wortho’s new rolePremiumA fresh focus on club development

Despite having stepped down from the men’s head coaching role at the end of the season, Worthington still wanted to be involved with the Slammers.

Justin Fris

netballPremiumMedal glory for Aryang

Despite missing out on a WANL premiership and an opportunity to represent WA in a national tournament, ECU Souwest Jets’ Ruth Aryang was recently named the best and fairest in the WANL.

Carly Laden

netballPremiumYoung netballers shoot for the stars in State cup bout

The next generation of the South West’s finest netballers took centre stage against the best of the best throughout the State in a recent tournament.

Carly Laden

Concerns growingPremiumReserves cull angst

One club opposed to the cut is East Fremantle, which has a marvellous track record of giving country women players a chance to gain WAFLW experience in the reserves competition.

Eliza Reilly & Justin Fris