South West News
Annual whale migration begins
The annual whale migration has started off the WA coast, with the Department of Environment and Conservation receiving several early reports of the animals including a pod of killer whales off Rottnest Island last month.
May 10, 2012, 12:40 pmDrink mum jailed over death
A South West mother of six was jailed yesterday for dangerous driving after drinking and causing a horrific accident which killed an 18-year-old and left a friend paralysed.
May 11, 2012, 6:00 am-
Hospital waiting times reduced
Two South West hospitals now have guaranteed 24-hour care, decreasing patient waiting times and giving doctors a better quality of life.
May 10, 2012, 6:00 am 
Stop texting: police
An increase in the number of motorists using mobile phones while driving has sparked a desperate plea from South West Traffic Division Sgt Mark Smith.
May 10, 2012, 6:00 am
Thomson's tell-tale trail in Margaret River
Embattled Federal MP Craig Thomson misspent $1200 of union money in WA in 2005, including on a wine tour of Margaret River, a damning Fair Work Australia report reveals.
May 9, 2012, 12:00 pm
Dumped asbestos danger
Warren Blackwood residents are being urged to dispose of toxic waste responsibly, after the Department of Environment and Conservation reported a spike in illegal dumpings in the bush.
May 9, 2012, 10:00 am
Extra beds, more jobs at hospital
A major boost to Bunbury’s medical facilities is under way as part of the stage two development of Bunbury Hospital’s High Dependency Unit.
May 9, 2012, 6:00 am-
Man could argue self-defence over SW death
The lawyer for a 23-year-old South West man accused of striking a 71-year-old man, who later died, has indicated his client is likely to argue he acted in self defence.
May 8, 2012, 4:30 pm 
Lake Jasper closed to powerboats
The deepest and largest freshwater lake in the South West, Lake Jasper, has been closed to powerboats.
May 8, 2012, 10:50 am-
Night works at Eelup roundabout
Night works on the Eelup Roundabout will start this Saturday in an effort to complete the redevelopments by the end of the month.
May 8, 2012, 10:00 am 
Wettest May start in 60 years
Bunbury has recorded its wettest start to May in more than 60 years with 66.2mm of rain falling in the first eight days of the month until 2pm yesterday.
May 8, 2012, 8:00 am
Strong winds lash South West
Rain and strong winds have lashed the South West as a cold front hit the State late yesterday.
May 8, 2012, 7:01 am
Forests protester ready for jail
Activist Simon James Peterffy has been warned he faces jail if he continues to protest illegally after rancid butter was dumped on a desk at the Forest Products Commission.
May 8, 2012, 5:59 am
Activist avoids jail over butter throwing
A high-profile anti-whaling and environmental activist has been given a suspended jail term for bursting into the offices of WA's Forest Products Commission and throwing rancid butter.
May 7, 2012, 1:00 pm
Eaton's Lotto luck
An Eaton resident is over half a million dollars richer after winning Division One Lotto on the weekend.
May 7, 2012, 12:34 pm
Premier bows to fire relief pressure
Premier Colin Barnett has announced he will no longer deduct disaster relief payments from the WA Government’s $190,000 pay-out to victims of November’s bushfire.
May 7, 2012, 12:00 pm-
Wet roads may have caused rollover: police
A woman suffered minor injuries when her car rolled this morning.
May 7, 2012, 10:00 am 
Cold front, storm forecast for SW
A strong cold front is expected to hit the south coast today, bringing rain and gusty winds of up to 125km/h to the South West and metropolitan area.
May 7, 2012, 9:00 am
Coalition claims 72 seats as Crook joins
Nationals MP Tony Crook will move from the cross benches and join the coalition in parliament from Tuesday, boosting Tony Abbott's numbers to 72.
May 7, 2012, 8:00 am
Myalup woman shot in leg
Bunbury detectives are investigating how a man accidentally shot his 24-year-old partner in the leg in Myalup on Friday afternoon.
May 7, 2012, 7:00 am
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