Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

South West Community

Low-income singles' affordable option

An artist’s impression of the new Yanget House Hostel which is being built on Victoria Street to cater for single men and women in need of affordable housing.
February 23, 2012, 12:59 pm
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Mates double their efforts for charity run

They may all be a year older, but age isn’t stopping the Mates 500 Relay team taking on an even bigger challenge in 2012.
February 22, 2012, 9:30 am

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Amnesty for shark sign thieves

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River rangers will give thieves who stole 10 shark warning signs from beaches this summer a reprieve if they hand them back before the end of the month.
February 20, 2012, 10:00 am

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Ag Society on brink of collapse

The Margaret River and Agricultural Society and its annual show is on the brink of collapse, according to former secretary Helen Ridley.
February 20, 2012, 6:15 am

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Augusta bike group gets its wheels on

A newly formed group will hit the road for the first time this weekend in a bid to win over Augusta’s bike riding community.
February 18, 2012, 6:00 am

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Derby girls search for 'fresh meat'

If you’ve always fancied yourself as a bit of an adrenaline junkie, now’s your chance to put yourself to the test.
February 17, 2012, 6:00 am

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Volunteer humbled by recognition

Rarely do citizens ask for recognition for a lifetime of hard work serving their community and Max Connor was no different.
February 16, 2012, 6:00 am

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Even more volunteers required

St John Ambulance and a Manjimup retailer have joined together to put the call out for more volunteers across the South West.
February 15, 2012, 6:00 am

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Bells are in the belfry

The finishing touches are being made high in the belfry of St Patrick’s Cathedral today to fix in place eight bells hoisted up on Thursday.
February 14, 2012, 6:00 am

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Photo competition catches kids reading

Children in Harvey with a keen eye for reading have taken their enthusiasm to new and innovative heights after entering the Harvey Shire Libraries ``Get Caught reading'' competition.
February 13, 2012, 6:00 am

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What's on around Augusta-Margaret River?

The Capes Volunteer Team has started up after the summer break and need more volunteers
February 11, 2012, 6:00 am

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SES looking for new members

The Busselton State Emergency Service Unit is on the lookout for new volunteers, after the new season started this week.
February 10, 2012, 9:00 am

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Donnybrook Festival hailed a big success

The Donnybrook Food and Wine Fest has come and gone for another year, hailed by organisers as the best yet.
February 10, 2012, 6:00 am

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Stand-off ends as loggers move in

A six-week stand-off between environmentalists and the Forest Products Commission ended this week when loggers moved into Arcadia Forest near Lowden.
February 10, 2012, 6:00 am

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Mobile health clinic to improve services

A new mobile clinic will soon be hitting the road to deliver more health services to Aboriginal people in Brunswick Junction and Collie.
February 9, 2012, 6:00 am

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Cultural event receives funding boost

The Bunbury Multicultural Group’s biggest annual event has been given a boost of $5000 from the State Government’s Multicultural Community Grants Program.
February 8, 2012, 6:00 am

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Cyclists 'at risk' on dangerous path

Disgruntled cyclists gathered on Estuary Drive cycle path on Friday to draw attention to its deteriorating state they say is putting them at risk.
February 7, 2012, 12:00 pm

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New jetty offers improved access

The boating community is celebrating the opening of a new jetty at Koombana Bay which will enable bigger boats to moor in the bay.
February 7, 2012, 6:00 am

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Beachgoers celebrate inside

A day at the beach was the inspiration for Cape Care's Australia Day celebrations.
February 6, 2012, 6:00 am

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Wanted: safe bike path to foreshore

A cycleway connecting residents south of the Busselton Bypass with the foreshore is not on the City of Busselton’s immediate agenda.
February 3, 2012, 6:00 am

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