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The Harvey Community Resource Centre gathered groups together to help the community talk about preparing for death at the Last Goodbye Expo.

Planning for death PremiumHarvey CRC prepare for the end with Last Goodbye Expo

The Harvey Community Resource Centre aiming to make a discussion around death more palatable, brought together a range of organisations to help people plan for their death at The Last Goodbye expo. 

Craig Duncan

The team from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program after the PyroMantis’ successful flight.

Mission successCurtin University’s launch of high altitude balloon success

Curtin University’s launch of a high altitude balloon to the edge of space from Waroona last week climbed almost 33km and snapped some shots of the Earth’s curvature.

Craig Duncan

ALFA technical officer Jeff House, Todd Quartermaine, Russell Harding, Todd Fotheringhame and Robert Lawrence on the Feedlot Sheds and Shelters panel.

Lot FeedersPremiumThree lot feeders are taking shelter into their own hands

Three West Australian lot feeders took to the stage during last week’s Better Beef conference to discuss the challenges and benefits of building shelter for their cattle. 

Craig Duncan and Ezra Kaye

Integro private wealth adviser Bryn Evans says having an exit plan is the best way to prepare a family for wealth transfer.

FinanceBetter Beef: Wealth transfer plan top priority for farmers

Keeping an eye on the exit can keep farming families out of financial hardship during takeovers, according to a regional financial advisor.

Craig Duncan

State prosecutor Jarrad Goold is running for Labor in Canning.

Federal election 2025PremiumLabor candidate Jarrad Goold starts Canning campaign

Labor’s candidate Jarrad Goold has started his Federal campaign with a $4m pledge for the Mandurah rec centre. 

Craig Duncan

Liberal candidate David Bolt has secured the win in the battle for Murray-Wellington. 

WA Election 2025Liberals win in Murray-Wellington

After two weeks of slow counting, Liberal candidate David Bolt has secured the win in the battle for Murray-Wellington. 

Craig Duncan

Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell, Alcoa community relations manager Tom Busher and members of the South West Horse Trials Club at Stanton Park.

Grant grantedPremiumClub galloping to get new equipment thanks to grant

Members of a South West horse club are galloping to get new show jumping equipment after receiving grant support from the Shire of Harvey and Alcoa.

Craig Duncan

Curtin University’s Binar Space Program launched its third high altitude balloon mission from Waroona on Friday morning.

Out of this worldWaroona’s stratospheric rise with high altitude balloon

Waroona entered the space race on Friday as researchers from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program launched the third of their high altitude balloons over the town, climbing 30kms into the stratosphere. 

Craig Duncan

Waroona’s one-stop shop for a cow in a costume and artwork made by local artists has proved to be a financial boon for the community, according to new data.

Visitors CentreWaroona Visitor Centre boasts financial draw

Waroona’s visitor centre boasts a huge financial draw bringing just under $1m into WA throughout the 2023-24 financial year, according to research and data from Tourism Council WA.

Craig Duncan

New research from Dairy Australia has revealed Gen Z and Millennials are drinking more milk now than ever before.

Gen Z and Moo-llennials New research shows young people drink more milk than ever

New research from Dairy Australia has revealed Gen Z and Millennials are drinking more milk and have more confidence in dairy than ever before.

Craig Duncan

The Bunbury Farmers Market could be expanding to Perth.

Farmers marketPremiumFarmers market boss hints at Perth expansion

Bunbury Farmers Market boss Leith Johnston has hinted towards a Perth expansion and revealed major processing plant plans in Bunbury.

Craig Duncan

Waste not want not on show in Waroona as the regional shire is set to host a series of sustainability workshops. 

Showcasing sustainability Waste not, want not with Waroona sustainability workshops

The waste not, want not philosophy will be on show in Waroona as the regional shire gets set to host a series of sustainability workshops. 

Craig Duncan

Harvey’s Lani Beech is now an Australian Champion after winning the Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do Federation’s National competition.

Karate KidPremiumHarvey’s Lani Beech becomes Australian karate champion

Harvey’s Lani Beech is now an Australian karate champion after winning the Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do Federation’s national competition.

Craig Duncan

Frontier Energy has signed a 15-year agreement with the Water Corporation for its proposed Bristol Springs Green Hydrogen Project.

Federal election 2025Waroona’s big battery set to make a buzz in 2027

Waroona is one of four West Australian communities powered up to house new big batteries, adding a combined 654MW of capacity to WA’s electricity grid by October 2027

Craig Duncan

St Anne’s School students taking part in cultural activities during Harmony Day.

Harmony Day Harvey school celebrates region’s multiculturalism

Harvey’s St Anne’s School marked the region’s multiculturalism with Harmony Day celebrations last week.

Craig Duncan

Ruth Campbell-Hicks and Harvey shire CEO Annie Riordan with the Western Australian Multicultural Award.

Harmony WeekSmall South West library wins huge multicultural award

The Shire of Harvey’s War Memorial Library has won the Western Australian Multicultural Award to kick off the start of Harmony Week. 

Craig Duncan

Shire Of Waroona president Mike Walmsley at the site for a new pathway on McDowell Street.

Paving paths PremiumWaroona paves the way for path upgrades

The Shire of Waroona has paved the way for footpath and pathway upgrades in the town.

Craig Duncan

South West Slammers' Rhys Barrett attacks the basket.

BasketballPremiumSlammers defeat Redbacks in Harvey

South West Slammers men’s side staged a pre-season game against Perth Redbacks at Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Zoe Roberts, Kurtis Grout, Ned Gualter and Cruz McCagh.

FootballPremiumHBL to enter new era under lights at Brunswick Oval

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault will enter a new era in 2025 under new lights at Brunswick Oval, which will allow the club to stage night football for the first time in several years.

Josh Kempton

Incumbent Labor member Robyn Clarke has called for a recount of the Murray-Wellington electorate as the tight race drags on. 

WA Election 2025Clarke calls for a recount in Murray-Wellington election

Ten days on from the State election and with more than 25 per cent of the vote still to be counted, incumbent Labor member Robyn Clarke has called for a recount in the Murray-Wellington electorate. 

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Harvey has endorsed skatepark plans for the Binningup community and is now looking to address future upgrades for the Myalup townsite.

Set to shredPremiumShire endorse skatepark plans for coastal community

New skatepark plans have been backed by council in Binningup with the town set to to boast a more $600,000 precinct. 

Craig Duncan

A series of workshops are intended to help artists market their work.

Noongar artistsPremiumHarvey’s Noongar artists to benefit from art workshops

Arts consultant Paula Silbert will be working with the region’s female Noongar visual artists through a series of workshops aiming to give them the skills needed to thrive in a modern art environment. 

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Waroona voted to introduce a speed-up lane to the Preston Beach Road/Forest Highway intersection.

Risky roadPreston Beach Road getting acceleration lane onto highway

A coastal town is getting easier access to the Forrest Highway thanks to the shire approving construction of a new acceleration lane. 

Craig Duncan

The Harvey library hosts English language lessons every Monday for the community.

Harmony WeekCommunity newcomers gather at Harvey Library

Every Monday, people new to the Harvey region travelling from across the globe gather together to build connections and learn English to acclimatise to their new home.

Craig Duncan