Sunday, May 27th, 2012

South West Community

Fisheries issue catch reminder

A bounty of whaler sharks have been caught by recreational anglers off the southern end of Back Beach with some of the ocean predators reaching up to 2.5m long.
January 10, 2012, 6:00 am
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Tourists serve up good news for South West

Margaret River tourism operators are taking heart from summer visitors starting to return after devastating fires.
January 10, 2012, 12:00 pm
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Rings lost in Donnybrook

Donnybrook Police would like to hear from anyone who may have lost gold diamond wedding and engagement rings on or about the 9 September 2011 to come forward to identify the rings.
January 9, 2012, 1:00 pm

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Please stay off the dunes ...

Environment groups are urging beachgoers to stay off damaged dunes, worried the message isn’t getting through that the fire-ravaged landscape needs time to recover.
January 9, 2012, 6:00 am

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Helping to keep streets clean

A handful of Warren Blackwood residents are taking to the streets to keep their towns rubbish free. From Manjimup to Northcliffe there are people who are picking up any rubbish they see.
January 4, 2012, 12:15 am

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Hot shots in firey fundraiser

A hot list of Australian sporting celebrities will do their bit to honour Capes firefighters in January by taking part in a charity cricket match.
January 2, 2012, 6:00 am

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Calm waters, big fish

Busselton's Dion Grocock was happy to share his big catch with the Times this week.
December 30, 2011, 6:00 am

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Christmas: the aftermath

While Christmas is meant to be a time for relaxing and celebrating, for some the holiday season also serves up a hefty helping of stress.
December 29, 2011, 6:00 am

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In Town lunch a festive affair

The In Town Centre was filled with festive cheer during its annual Christmas lunch last week.
December 27, 2011, 6:00 am

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Send a letter to the North Pole

Father Christmas will have to work overtime this week to read through piles of letters and ponder the many requests from children who can hardly wait for Christmas Day to come.
December 22, 2011, 6:00 am

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Thommo’s project lives

The memory of Colin Raymond Thomson will live on in Thommo’s Memorial Community Garden, with the City of Bunbury donating a tribute sign in remembrance of the long-serving City of Bunbury employee.
December 21, 2011, 6:00 am

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Pets are not presents: SAFE

A cute pup may seem like the perfect gift to wake up to on Christmas morning, but animal welfare organisation Saving Animals From Euthanasia has warned residents against giving pets as presents.
December 20, 2011, 6:00 am

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Professional fire station needed

Bushfire management in the Capes is decades out of date and another professional firefighting station should be reconsidered immediately, according to one of WA’s most senior firefighters.
December 19, 2011, 6:00 am

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Heritage recognised

Bunbury has been recognised as a site of historic significance through a series of heritage grants and awards this month honouring a conservationist and several landmark sites.
December 18, 2011, 6:00 am

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Truckie’s send-off a prime event

Long-time truck driver Vaughn Williams was given a grand send-off on Thursday when he was driven to the Bunbury Crematorium on the back of a prime mover.
December 17, 2011, 6:00 am

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Fishing ban lifted

Recreational fishermen in the Capes region are poised to drop their lines today as the two-month demersal-fishing closure is lifted.
December 16, 2011, 5:00 pm

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Carols in Dunsborough

More than traditional fare will be showcased when a plethora of voices and sounds come together for Dunsborough’s Community Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday.
December 16, 2011, 6:00 am

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Summer swimming a winner

As summer heats up in the Busselton shire, 1100 children are ready to dive into the pool and hit the beaches to participate in the VacSwim program which aims to develop water safety skills and prevent drowning.
December 16, 2011, 6:00 am

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SW businesses support fire victims

In the wake of the devastating Margaret River bushfires which destroyed more than 30 homes, the generosity of West Australian businesses is providing a much-needed boost.
December 15, 2011, 6:00 am

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Work starts on new regional library

Good progress has been made on the new $4 million Bridgetown regional library at Somme Creek after work started last week.
December 14, 2011, 6:00 am

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