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Sean Van Der WielenReporter

Sean is the Katanning-based reporter for the Great Southern Herald. He joined the Herald in December 2021 after completing his journalism degree at Curtin University. Sean has a strong interest in politics, having served as Bunbury's Youth Mayor prior to moving to the Great Southern. Alongside his Katanning duties, Sean occasionally acts as a reporter and photographer for the Narrogin Observer.

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grid crippled PremiumResidents of coastal hamlet struck with power problems

Residents of a quiet coastal hamlet have been struck with higher-than-usual electricity bills rolling into summer as broken electrical infrastructure forces them to power down their solar panels. 

Craig Duncan and Sean Van Der Wielen

WinPremiumWinery awarded for family-friendly dining

The Swings & Roundabouts winery has been awarded the best regional family dining venue at the 2024 Gold Plate Awards.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Industry outlookPremiumHIA economist predicts building capacity to remain tight

The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist expects the State’s home building capacity to remain tight for at least the next two years amid construction labour shortages.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Financial supportPremium$4.5 million grant to help graphite plant construction

International Graphite has received a boost in its plants to build a graphite micronising plant in Collie, revealing it has secured $4.5 million from the State Government to assist with construction.

Sean Van Der Wielen

IIFPremiumTrust and connection key to social licence: IIF panel

A panel of speakers at the Innovative Industries of the Future conference in Bunbury earlier this month say trust and connection are among the key factors to building social licence in the community.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Federal electionPremiumChapman to hit campaign trail

The independent candidate hoping to see Forrest change hands at the next Federal election is set to hit the campaign trial after her run was formally announced.

Sean Van Der Wielen

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

Financial supportPremiumSWAN receives $20k grant from bank’s staff foundation

The South West Autism Network has received a $20,000 grant from the CommBank Staff Foundation, which will be used for several of the organisation’s initiatives.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Bunbury HeraldShock as epic Bunbury festival cancelled six weeks out

The festival was set to bring The Veronicas, Ruel and Soulja Boy to Bunbury.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Free eventPremiumSAMM Fest set to bring afternoon of creativity and fun

The Skating, Art, Music and Mental Health Festival will return to the Margaret River Youth Precinct on November 23, with this year’s event to include live music, interactive art and a skating competition.

Sean Van Der Wielen

FundraiserPremiumDunsborough resident to tackle half-marathon for charity

A Dunsborough resident will tackle what is described as the world’s toughest half-marathon in Tasmania next week to raise funds for brain cancer research and care.

Sean Van Der Wielen

ReminderPremiumMotorists warned of main street closure for Pair’d party

Margaret River’s main street will be closed to vehicles for a significant part of Sunday as it is transformed for the inaugural Pair’d Back Street Party.

Sean Van Der Wielen