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FootballPremiumSouth Fremantle sign another SW product

South Fremantle’s South West signing spree has continued, with former Fremantle defender and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault product Ethan Hughes committing to the club.

Josh Kempton and Mitchell Woodcock

Abalone seasonPremiumOfficials urge for safety as abalone season about to begin

Abalone season is set to begin next along the South West coastline as officials remind fishers to stay safe while searching for the lucrative species.

Oliver Lane

CricketPremiumWaroona Warriors A-grade side have another win

Waroona Warriors’ A-grade side recorded another win on Saturday, beating Shoalwater by seven wickets.

Aimie Lewis

CricketPremiumAll three Harvey-Benger senior sides win

All three Harvey-Benger teams had strong wins at the weekend, with the club’s second-grade, fourth-grade and women’s sides all tasting victory.

Matt Chave, Rowan Morrison & Haydn Jones

Doors openPremiumVet Hospital welcome community into practice

Harvey Vet Hospital welcomed the community into their practice at the weekend for their community open day and official grand opening.

Craig Duncan

Deep DiveResearchers dive into Harvey River with massive marron hopes

A bucket full of yabbies, a couple of cobblers, and even an elusive mudskipper were just some of the underwater creatures pulled from the Harvey River last week. 

Craig Duncan

Spread some cheerPremiumHarvey Lions gearing up to host Seniors Christmas Dinner

A much-loved Harvey tradition is making its grand return as the Harvey Lions Club gets ready to host its Seniors Christmas Dinner.

Craig Duncan

Superb ServicePremiumHarvey’s ambulance crew celebrate hybrid anniversary

One year on from Harvey’s St John sub-centre becoming a hybrid station, the team has grown and is looking to an even brighter future. 

Craig Duncan

GrantsPremiumLeschenault Progress Association gives back to community

The Leschenault Progress Association has donated $5000 to five community groups using part of the funds from residents hiring out Settlers Hall.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Healthy Estuaries LCC welcomes community to dive into seagrass study results

The Leschenault Catchment Council are welcoming the community to dive into the results of their various studies around the health of the iconic South West waterway.

Craig Duncan

Excellence AwardsPremiumBoola Bidi Dreaming scores silver at WA Tourism awards

Generations of First Nations people have been recognised by Harvey’s Boola Bidi Dreaming Centre, who scored a major tourism award. 

Craig Duncan

Ageing Well PremiumWaroona Memorial Hall hosts Seniors Ageing Well Expo 2024

The Waroona Community Resource Centre and the shire of Waroona joined forces last week to bring a host of essential services to seniors.

Craig Duncan

A universe of artworkPremiumArtist who ‘lives and breathes’ art to open studio doors

Waroona artist Carmen Tyrer is opening her home to let the community into her world, showing off her decades of unique and varied artwork.

Craig Duncan

Schools outPremiumHarvey’s Agricultural School farewells class of 2024

The WA College of Agriculture - Harvey gave a heart-filled farewell to the graduating class of 2024 and celebrated their standout students revealing the recipients of 2025’s various scholarships.

Craig Duncan

CricketPremiumWaroona Warriors A-grade side defeats Singleton

Waroona Warriors A-grade side had another strong win at home on Saturday against Singleton.

Aimie Lewis

CricketHarvey-Benger undefeated in weekend’s games

The Harvey-Benger Cricket Club had a great weekend at the crease, with the senior men’s and women’s teams all victorious in their matches.

Matthew Chave and Rowan Morrison

Remembrance Day New Brunswick memorial plaques unveiled to honour fallen

Brunswick Junction has turned out for Remembrance Day, which saw new plaques commissioned by the Brunswick Junction Lions Club unveiled to honour fallen soldiers.

Craig Duncan

Remarkable RegattaRecycling regatta sees minions and more make a splash

Castaways, Minions and more made a splash in Harvey Pool this weekend for the Rotary Club’s first ever Rotary Recycling Regatta.

Craig Duncan

Community focusPremiumShire president warns consultation key in any SW mining push

Waroona shire president Mike Walmsley believes any company proposing to mine in the South West needs to conduct community engagement “thoroughly” amid a national exploration body’s push in the region.

Sean Van Der Wielen

CouncilPremiumSW council seeking $32m for projects in upcoming elections

The Shire of Harvey has revealed its wishlist for next year’s State and Federal elections, requesting more than $32 million in funding split over five projects.

Sean Van Der Wielen

CouncilPremiumChanges proposed to support South West contracts

A South West council is seeking community feedback on a plan which it says would give an advantage to South West businesses over Perth players vying for contracts.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Spectacular SunriseHarvey sunrise image selected for national weather calendar

The Harvey region will be one of the first things many around the nation see for the month of January as part of the Bureau of Meteorology’s 2025 calendar. 

Craig Duncan

Addams Family WeddingPremiumAddams Family-themed play set to delight families

The Australind and District Senior Citizens Centre will be bursting with joy and talent with the premiere of a homegrown theatre comedy, The Addams Family Wedding, later this month. 

Claudette Rizzi

CricketPremiumWarriors return to form

Waroona Warriors’ A-grade side has bounced back with a strong 108-run victory at home against Pinjarra on the weekend.

Aimie Lewis