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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wilman Wadandi Highway between Perth and Margaret River opens

ABC

The biggest regional infrastructure project ever undertaken in Western Australia will officially open on Monday. The Wilman Wadandi Highway, previously known as the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, is a 27-kilometre, four-lane road linking the Forrest Highway to the Bussell Highway. The Wilman Wadandi Highway is the largest road infrastructure project in South West WA. The road was officially named the …

Construction Highway West South Road Bunbury South West

1 month, 1 week ago

The Importance of Being Earnest: Ncuti Gatwa is fabulous fun in an Oscar Wilde retelling that wears history oh-so-lightly

The Independent

Oscar Wilde hardly hid the queer subtext in his frivolous drawing room comedy – designed to enjoyably scandalise Victorian audiences without quite saying the word “gay” – but director Max Webster’s bold, brash and beautifully-cast production blows away every trace of wink-wink nudge-nudge subtlety from this classic. When muffins are eaten at tea, Cecily and Gwendolen’s faces descend sapphically towards …

Webster Wilde Gatwa Earnest Wears History

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Regional homeless out of sight, out of mind for WA government, say locals

ABC

Six months ago, Robert Denison finally got some rest. WA's Department of Communities, which owns the lot, said the building had been "unable to be refurbished to be brought up to modern standard". Housing support worker Deirdre Lechleitner said people often came to Broome from remote Indigenous communities to access medical services at the hospital and found themselves with nowhere …

Accommodation Homeless Service West Homelessness South State

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Regional parents call for disability education support for WA children

ABC

For a year, Nicole Dowers and her son Cooper did a weekly 360-kilometre round trip from their small town in Western Australia's Midwest so he could attend the only special education school north of Perth. Holland Street School is one of two dedicated WA Education Support Schools outside of Perth. Ms Dowers said education support schools were designed and funded …

Education Support Disability School Schools Cooper Perth

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutton goes NUCLEAR during fiery meltdown at ABC reporter and accuses national broadcaster of pushing an 'ideological' agenda

Daily Mail

the Coalition's election commitment to build seven nuclear reactors by 2050. The tense altercation occurred after the ABC reporter said she had not seen Mr Dutton speak to a 'single member of the public' despite claiming the majority of residents in Collie supported the Coalition's nuclear strategy. Peter Dutton has accused the national broadcaster of having an 'ideological position' on …

Nuclear Energy Nuclear Coalition Dutton Abc Position Mr Dutton

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Aussie Olympian Joe Hayder dies after building a unique fast food empire once his sporting career came to an end

Daily Mail

Former Olympic weightlifter Joe Haydar has passed away aged 85. Haydar came 16th in the men's weightlifting middleweight category at the Games but following his career he made a big mark in the culinary world by opening his own food business. Former Australian Olympic weightlifter Joe Haydar has passed away, aged 85 Following his athletic career, Haydar would open up …

Food Joe Pizza Bunbury Haydar

4 months, 1 week ago

Repair cafes give loved objects second life in war on waste

ABC

It's not a cafe with cakes and coffee, but instead a menu of broken household items and a team of dedicated volunteers with one collective goal — keeping waste out of landfill. Leanne Dunn from Bunbury, 170 kilometres south of Perth, volunteers at the Greater Bunbury Repair Cafe. The efforts of Mitchell Hawks, one of the founders of the Greater …

War South Waste Cafe Hawks Repair Perth

4 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Albanese insists Labor has not changed stance on LGBTQI+ questions in census

ABC

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is insisting his government has not changed its policy on questions for the next census, despite being forced to clean up a messy debate that erupted over how the nation's LGBTQI+ community would be counted in the next survey. The government quietly confirmed on Monday it would not include expanded questions about gender identity and sexuality …

Labor Census Question Albanese Mr Albanese Lgbt Changed Stance

5 months, 1 week ago

Fluoride added to drinking water in Bunbury, but some residents are looking to filter it out

ABC

Fluoride has been added to the water supply of Western Australia's largest regional city as those opposed to the practice continue to spend significant amounts to get around it. Adding fluoride to drinking water is part of Australia's Oral Health Plan, which aims to combat tooth decay and improve the overall health of the community. Fluorosilicic acid Sodium fluoride Contains …

Health Water Supplied Perth Fluoride Drinking Water Bunbury

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bunbury family birth centre urgently needed after maternity ward closure, says community

ABC

A South West mum is calling for a family birth centre to be built in Bunbury as the community adapts to the loss of its only private maternity ward. Ms Gould had two of her children in St John of God Bunbury's former maternity ward, while her other two were born via water birth at home. She said the birthing …

Family Birth Hospital West South Centre Ward

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bunbury woman allegedly posed as receptionist to fill tramadol scripts from more than 20 pharmacies

ABC

A South West WA woman has been denied bail after appearing in court to face more than 20 charges of illegally obtaining the prescribed drug tramadol. Teresa Glynis Carroll appeared via video link in the Bunbury Magistrates Court on Friday. It's alleged from July 1 to July 15, Ms Carroll used a fake email address to pose as a receptionist …

Ms Carroll Bunbury

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trio leads Nashville to 2-0 victory over Toronto

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Defender Shaq Moore scored his first career goal late in the second half, Teal Bunbury followed with a score and Joe Willis made three saves to propel Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night. Neither team scored until Moore took passes from Walker Zimmerman and Aníbal Godoy in the 81st minute and …

Nashville Toronto Willis Bunbury

7 months, 3 weeks ago

St John of God cuts Bunbury maternity service in further blow to families in regional Western Australia

ABC

In short: Maternity services at St John of God Hospital in Bunbury will cease from June 25. St John of God Hospital in Bunbury will stop offering maternity services from next month thanks to a shortage of specialist medical staff and decline in demand. Bunbury Regional Hospital director Jeff Calver said in a statement it had increased staffing ahead of …

Service Hospital John Williams Perth Regional Maternity

7 months, 4 weeks ago

WA government announces payments of up to $4,000 after homes destroyed in Bunbury tornado as asbestos alert issued

ABC

In short: Payments of up to $4,000 will be available to residents impacted by a tornado that damaged homes in Bunbury, south of Perth. Residents whose homes were destroyed by a tornado that tore through the Western Australian city of Bunbury will be eligible for up to $4,000 in financial help from the state government. WA Premier Roger Cook made …

Homes Payments Asbestos Damage Residents Cook Damaged

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Two hospitalised as tornado rips through Bunbury, tearing off roofs and damaging property

ABC

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a tornado smashed through the city of Bunbury, in WA's south-west, on Friday afternoon, ripping off roofs and damaging property. The Bunbury PCYC sustained significant damage in a tornado that affected parts of WA's south west. South Bunbury resident Luke Clark said the children of some of his friends had been doing …

Damage Hospital South Abc Tornado Bunbury Ethan French

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic lift Galaxy to 2-2 draw at Nashville

LA Times

Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljic dribbles between Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, and defender Brent Kallman during their game Sunday in Nashville. Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic scored the final two goals in a wild second half and the Galaxy rallied for a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Sunday. Elliot Panicco saved six shots in his first start of …

Riqui Puig Joveljic Dejan Joveljic Nashville Sc Lift Galaxy

10 months, 1 week ago

Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre goes into administration

ABC

In short: The Dolphin Discovery Centre, in WA's South West, has gone into voluntary administration. The Dolphin Discovery Centre, in WA's South West, has gone into voluntary administration. "We will be working closely with relevant stakeholders including the board, staff, volunteers, and local government with the view to restructure the ongoing funding and operations of the centre, intended to ensure …

West Discovery South Centre Dolphin Bunbury Voluntary Administration

10 months, 1 week ago

Bushfires which threatened homes in South Bunbury, Australind both contained, controlled

ABC

In short: Bushfires burning in South Bunbury and Australind threatened homes in both communities. Bushfires burning in South Bunbury and Australind threatened homes in both communities. A watch and act alert was issued just before 4pm on Tuesday for a fire burning near homes in South Bunbury, but that has now been downgraded to an advice. "We're looking at the …

Homes West South Burning Ethan French Bushfire South Bunbury

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Social gardening group helps older women fight loneliness and find joy in Bunbury

ABC

Maureen Cherry's face crinkles into a smile when she looks at the native gum tree she planted with a gardening group that helped her overcome loneliness. Mrs Cherry is part of Grounded Women Gardening, a community group aimed at bringing women together and reducing loneliness through the simple act of planting fruits, vegetables and flowers. "A lot of these women …

Gardening Women Helped Older Garden Abc Three Years

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Groovin the Moo cancellation a 'cultural and economic loss' for regional Australia

ABC

In short: Groovin the Moo organisers cancelled the 2024 event one week after tickets went on sale, citing low interest. Groovin the Moo organisers cancelled the 2024 event one week after tickets went on sale, citing low interest. "Every one of my friends bought a ticket so they're all a bit like, 'Uh, okay' so yeah, I think they're pretty …

Festival Moo Macpherson Bunbury Groovin The Moo Groovin Regional Event

1 year, 1 month ago

Bunbury calls for crackdown on illegal vape sales as residents buy freely without prescriptions

ABC

There are calls for greater action on black-market vaping in Bunbury, where vapes are openly sold without a prescription. Key points: The sale of any type of e-cigarette without prescription is illegal in WA The health department says it is liaising with local government and police over the sale of vapes in Bunbury A school principal says more needs to …

Health City Vaping Department Vapes Vape Sales Bunbury Calls

1 year, 2 months ago

Jockey Danny Miller painted into racing history at Bunbury Turf Club, reflects on Melbourne Cup 'thrill'

ABC

Danny Miller can still remember the roar of the crowd and the "thrill" as he raced in the Melbourne Cup 56 years ago. "I always had an ambition to ride in Melbourne … I think it's a great feather in your cap to be able to do it," Miller said. Spectators line the fence at the Bunbury Turf Club on …

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