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In PicturesHarvey and Waroona’s community gather for Australia Day

The communities of Harvey and Waroona came together this weekend to welcome new citizens and award community champions for Australia Day 2025.

Craig Duncan

Australia Day Harvey recognises community champions on Australia Day

Standout citizens within the shire of Harvey were presented with awards for their ongoing commitment to the shire at this year’s Australia Day celebrations.

Craig Duncan

Australia Day Waroona recognises community champions at Australia Day 2025

Standout citizens within the Shire of Waroona were presented with awards for their ongoing commitment to the shire at this year’s Australia Day celebrations.

Craig Duncan

Creative communityPremiumWaroona’s most creative showcase work

Some of Waroona’s most creative came together last week to showcase their artwork in a unique art exhibition.

Craig Duncan

Amazing artistPremiumBlind artist brings colourful artwork to life

Despite losing her vision at nine years of age, Harvey’s Tamara Henry still manages to bring a world of colour to life with her artwork.

Craig Duncan

Blast from the pastCommentsPremiumCommunity uncoveres time capsule buried for 25 years

Harvey’s Australia Day Breakfast Committee dug up a true blast from the past last week.

Craig Duncan

EdConnectHarvey High School students benefit from mentorship program

Students from the Harvey Senior High School have been benefiting from EdConnect’s mentorship program with Harvey shire officials who cherish the invaluable experience.

Craig Duncan

State election 2025Labor pledge to “do what’s right” for Murray-Wellington

WA Premier Roger Cook has continued his pledge Labor will “do what’s right” for the Murray-Wellington electorate in the build-up to the 2025 State election.

Craig Duncan

Cygnet releasePremiumLeschenault Estuary hosts another successful cygnet release

Another swan release went forward on Friday morning at the Leschenault Estuary. 

Sofia Fimognari

Council meeting dates PremiumHarvey and Waroona council meetings return for 2025

The shires of Harvey and Waroona will soon resume their monthly council meetings for the 2025 calendar year.

Sofia Fimognari

Flora, fauna and animals PremiumDrakesbrook Cemetery to receive State-funded upgrades

The Shire of Waroona has secured funding from the State Government’s natural resource management program for the protection of native wildlife and plants. 

Sofia Fimognari

Scheme ends soon PremiumApply for unhosted short-term rentals early for fee help

Unhosted short-term rental accommodation owners are encouraged apply for a new accommodation register early to skip the usual application fees. 

Amber Lilley

COUNCIL TO DEBATE PremiumMen’s shed and Italian club one step closer to colocation

The Shire of Harvey will meet for its first 2025 ordinary council meeting next week, with elected members set to debate a new colocation lease between the Harvey Men’s Shed and Harvey Italian Club. 

Amber Lilley

NO BUG PremiumPresence of brain eating bug ruled out at Waroona Dam

The Waroona Dam has been cleared of hosting a brain eating amoeba after a shock discovery of a related bug. 

Oliver Lane and Amber Lilley

Upgrading facilitiesPremiumShire gets extra funds for community precinct development

The Shire of Harvey has funds for a community hub. 

Sofia Fimognari

Dairy strugglesPremiumAussie dairy farmers considering leaving the industry

New research from Curtin University reveals many dairy farmers across Australia are considering leaving the industry.

Ezra Kaye

Services Australia PremiumMobile Services Australia support coming to South West

Harvey will be home to a one-day mobile support office from Services Australia. 

Sofia Fimognari

epa decisionPremiumWhitby gives final tick to Kemerton gas plant expansion bid

A gas power station in the Kemerton industrial area will be allowed to increase its output by a nearly seven times following approval from Environment Minister Reece Whitby.

Oliver Lane

election seasonPremiumLabor ramp up election commitments for Harvey region

The State Goverment is ramping up its pitch to Harvey voters, announcing a number of election commitments for the region.

Oliver Lane

Brunswick filmPremiumBrunswick locals to star on screen in new film

Brunswick locals could see themselves on the big screen as a film director sources extras for a new short film set in the South West town. 

Ezra Kaye & Charlotte Italiano

fishing classPremiumBinningup shore hosts kids fishing clinic

Kids and their families packed to a popular South West beach this week to get a crash course on all things fishing and sun safety.

Oliver Lane

CricketHarvey-Benger women’s side resume with big win over Eaton

Harvey-Benger Cricket Club’s women’s team resumed after the Christmas break with a comprehensive 90-run win over second-placed Eaton on Saturday in Harvey. 

Haydn Jones, Matt Chave and Rowan Morrison

Regional WAPremiumYarloop farmer left ‘helpless’ after theft of 50 sheep

The farmer says he has been left feeling ‘abused’ and ‘helpless’ after revelations 50 of his prized sheep were missing just weeks before Christmas.

Craig Duncan and Sofia Fimognari

From the ashes Fire trucks circle Yarloop on 9th anniversary of 2016 fires

Almost a decade on from the catastrophic bushfire which ripped through Yarloop in 2016, firefighters and community members gathered at the new fire shed to commemorate the catastrophic bushfire.

Craig Duncan