Bunbury Herald

18/10/2025

👇ELECTION UPDATE👇

🚨BREAKING🚨City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel has been handed another term at the helm, securing almost 4000 first preference votes.

While the final numbers are still being confirmed, tonight’s local government election saw Mr Miguel beat candidates Gabi Ghasseb, who secured more than 1800 first preference votes, and Michelle Steck, who had a little more than 1100 first preference votes.

The result is waiting on official confirmation from the WA Electoral Commission and about 7000 ballots were returned. It gives Mr Miguel a second term, after first being elected into the top job in 2021

08/09/2025

Who is ready to get back on their skates?🙌

Bunbury skaters can lace up for the re-opening of the beloved rink after it was taken over by a former employee after briefly closing down.

01/09/2025

Reforms for unhosted short-term rental accommodation are expected to be implemented by the City of Bunbury, and experts say its a much-needed step to regulate the industry.

New reforms for short-term rental accommodation are expected to be implemented by the city and expert said it was a necessary step

01/09/2025

The Shire of Harvey has taken a stand against criticism lobbied towards its staff following what they called an “inappropriate” outburst towards the shire’s CEO Annie Riordan during this week’s council meeting.

31/08/2025

The Federal Government had advanced the South West’s wind industry future with the awarding of two additional preliminary feasibility licences

The Federal Government had advanced the South West’s wind industry future with the awarding of feasibility licences to two organisations.

31/08/2025

A historic Boyanup feature has been given a new life after being restored by volunteers at a local primary school🎡

An iconic Boyanup feature has been restored by a local primary school, giving the well-loved a object a new purpose.

31/08/2025

More and more parents and students are opting for home schooling over traditional education with a record high of 7325 home-schooling students registered in WA in 2024.

31/08/2025

Which of the six concept plans are you picking? 👇

Bunbury’s Bicentennial Square is in line for a face lift, with six concept designs now up for public debate.

30/08/2025

Busselton-born film and TV star Sean Keenan is returning home for the 18th CinefestOZ Film Festival, where he’ll walk the red carpet alongside co-star Pallavi Sharda and director Nicholas Clifford for his new film One More Shot

Busselton-born film and TV star Sean Keenan is returning home for the 18th CinefestOZ Film Festival.

30/08/2025

Can reigning premiers MLC Eagles beat minor premiers Eaton in tomorrow's South West Football Netball League qualifying final?🏆

Reigning premiers MLC Eagles will come up against minor premiers Eaton in Sunday’s South West Football Netball League qualifying final.

30/08/2025

Bunbury’s iconic pink art gallery is one step closer to being replaced by a new state of the art, purpose-built arts hub

The city explores the scope for a new art gallery for Bunbury, with the iconic pink building to be potentially retired for a purpose-built space.

30/08/2025

The Panthers are red-hot at the moment👀🏆

A home and away season spanning five months will count for nothing when the South West Football League’s finals series starts at the weekend.