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Mr Taylor who is described as being caucasian, approximately 177cm tall with a medium build and short hair.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsElderly swimmer missing after morning swim at WA beach

Police hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Jessica Evensen

Students celebrated at the Bunbury Catholic College Year 11 semi-formal.

Kicking up their heels Year 11 students celebrate semi-formal in Bunbury

Year 11 students from Bunbury Catholic College celebrated their much-anticipated semi-formal at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre earlier this month. 

Amber Lilley

CJ Aston with Erin van Noort from award sponsor Albemarle.

VOLUNTEERS HONOURED PremiumThree inspiring volunteers recognised for extensive efforts

Three inspiring South West residents were recognised for their extensive volunteering efforts last week during the South West Volunteering Awards. 

Amber Lilley

Korijekup Dance Group.

National Reconciliation WeekNational Reconciliation Week events in the South West

What events are on in the South West for National Reconciliation Week?

Ezra Kaye

The Shire of Dardanup corporate and governance director Natalie Hopkins and president Cr Tyrrell Gardiner.

Local governmentDardanup Shire recognised as best practice financial entity

For the second consecutive year, the Shire of Dardanup has been slated as a Best Practice entity in financial reporting by the Office of the auditor-general.

Ezra Kaye

Bunbury council knock back rate relief for Pelican Point residents who don’t have canal frontage.

Local governmentCity of Bunbury rejects petition for lower rates

Bunbury councillors have once again rejected a call from disgruntled residents in Pelican Point Grand Canal Estate to charge non-canal owners a lower rate

Ezra Kaye

The Bunbury Visitor Centre was previously located at the old Bunbury Railway Station.

Bunbury Visitor CentreLocation of Bunbury Visitor Centre still up in the air

The future location of the Bunbury Visitor Centre is still up in the air, as the City of Bunbury kicked the issue down the road at Tuesday’s council meeting.

Ezra Kaye

Gold Valley iron ore has begun exporting from Bunbury port.

ExportsGold Valley iron ore exporting from Bunbury port in first

Gold Valley iron ore, a Perth-based company, have expanded their reach to Southern WA exporting from the Bunbury port for the first time. 

Sofia Fimognari

The repurposed Maserati WA police are using to deliver a road safety message.

On the roadPremiumWA Police’s new wheels rolling through South West

Police are delivering an important road safety message in style this week, with a seized and repurposed Maserati rolling through the South West.

Craig Duncan

Souwest Jets' Rylee Hall, right, scored 36 goals against Southside Demons.

NetballPremiumJets produce solid performance in loss to Demons

Souwest Jets’ open side produced one of their best performances of the season in a 10-goal loss to Southside Demons at Gold Netball Centre on Wednesday.

Josh Kempton

Busselton’s Liam Creighton and Mitchell Cameron celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies’ forwards fire again in win over Panthers

Busselton’s dynamic attacking trio fired them to another win on Saturday, this time over Carey Park by 37 points at Bovell Park.

Josh Kempton

Bunbury’s Willow Zanich gathers a loose ball in front of Dunsborough’s Claudia Duane.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs’ women beats Dunsborough

Bunbury proved too good for Dunsborough in their South West Football League women’s clash at Dunsborough Playing Fields on Sunday, winning by 29 points.

Josh Kempton

Dunsborough's Harris Craig looks to break away from Bunbury's Cody Johnson.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs maintain unbeaten start with win over Sharks

Bunbury extended their winning streak to start the South West Football League season to seven games with a 63-point victory over Dunsborough at Dunsborough Playing Fields on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' Mykea Gray attacks the basket.

BasketballPremiumStand-out performances from imports not enough for Slammers

Stand-out performances from South West Slammers’ women’s side’s imports were not enough to see them over East Perth Eagles on Friday night, with the side suffering an 18-point loss.

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' Clive Weeden boxes out East Perth Eagles' Ioannis Dimakopoulos.

BasketballPremiumSlammers men’s side handed 10th consecutive loss

The losing streak of South West Slammers’ men’s side worsened to 10 games on the back of a 15-point loss to East Perth Eagles at Morley Sport and Recreation Centre on Friday night.

Josh Kempton

Catherine Cox Ben Crabtree

NETBALLEaton Netball Association focus on inclusivity

Almost a year on after an $8000 funding boost, the Eaton Netball Association has opened new inclusive programs in a bid grown its participant base and open the sport up to new players.

Amber Lilley

City of Bunbury chief executive officer Alan Ferris and mayor Jaysen Miguel with Minister for Sport and Recreation Rita Saffioti and member for Bunbury Don Punch with junior Bunbury United Soccer Club players.

SOCCERSoccer taking over as Bunbury prepares to host Matildas

Soccer is taking over the region with youngster kitting up at Hands Oval to welcome State Government representatives as the city prepares to host the Matildas. 

Amber Lilley & Sasha Spratt

A group of passionate beachgoers are opposed to the idea of installing an artificial reef at The Clam.

Artificial reefGroup of Bunbury beachgoers oppose artificial reef

A group of passionate beachgoers are opposed to the idea of an artificial reef being installed in Bunbury, with concerns its development may lead to the destruction of marine life and over-development.

Ezra Kaye

The original journey of Bubsie in 1925.

Road tripHistoric 100-year-old road trip coming to South West

Historic road trip 100 years in the making is coming through the South West as a replica of Bubsie — the first car to ever circumnavigate the country — makes it way through town.

Craig Duncan

The City of Bunbury has refused to commit additional funding to upgrade the Hay Park cricket nets.

Local governmentCity of Bunbury will not fund Hay Park cricket net upgrades

The training nets at the Hay Park Cricket Club will not be receiving a $42,000 upgrade despite early suggestions the City of Bunbury would fund the project, with money allocated in the draft budget. 

Ezra Kaye

Jubilation after Dynamos completed the comeback and despair for Dalyellup.

SoccerExtraordinary comeback as Dynamos see off Dalyellup

Bunbury Dynamos pulled off an extraordinary comeback at the weekend, fighting back from two goals down to beat Dalyellup Park Rangers

Ezra Kaye

Paige Gibson and Alex Filmer.

South West Beer FestivalPremiumBeerlovers soak up sunshine at the South West Beer Festival

Beer lovers relaxed and soaked up the sunshine at the Aravina Estate in Yallingup on Saturday for the 2025 South West Beer Festival.

Ezra Kaye

Bunbury Community Radio secretary Graham Harvey and chair Jeff Macnish.

Community RadioBunbury Community Radio to celebrate 10th anniversary

A community radio station in the South West will celebrate it’s 10th year on air this week, on Thursday May 22

Ezra Kaye

Occupational therapist Kaitlin Westcott with patient Lois Macpherson in Bunbury Regional Hospital’s new therapy garden.

Bunbury Regional HospitalTherapeutic garden at Bunbury hospital helps rehabilitation

A new therapeutic garden at the Bunbury Regional Hospital is providing patients with an engaging way to aid their rehabilitation

Ezra Kaye

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