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News Releases
Date set for launch of South West Academy of Sport - 26 June 2008 - 1214409600 »
State Government doubles funding for Busselton Jetty - 24 June 2008 - 1214236800 »
Focus on the affect of water on regional development - 16 June 2008 - 1213545600 »
Time running out for groups to apply for funding - 11 June 2008 - 1213113600 »
Allanson's micro brewery a tourism boost for the region - 16 May 2008 - 1210867200 »
Looking to Collie's industrial future - 16 May 2008 - 1210867200 »
Collie's new visitors centre shows off town's attractions - 16 May 2008 - 1210867200 »
New study to shine spotlight on South-West youth skills - 14 May 2008 - 1210694400 »
South-West receives a helping hand through $500,000 in regional grants - 9 May 2008 - 1210262400 »
Good times ahead for recreational boaters in the South-West - 9 May 2008 - 1210262400 »
South-West skills to swell thanks to $3.29million TAFE upgrade - 9 May 2008 - 1210262400 »
Cape Naturaliste College to open its doors to senior students - 9 May 2008 - 1210262400 »
Support for local dolphin researcher - 18 April 2008 - 1208448000 »
South West Academy of Sport a step closer - 2 April 2008 - 1207065600 »
Australia's biggest free fun park opens in Donnybrook - 22 March 2008 - 1206111600 »
Warren Blackwood community benefits from State grants - 19 March 2008 - 1205852400 »
Capturing the Breath of the Dragon - 18 March 2008 - 1205766000 »
Collie Football Academy receives a financial boost - 14 March 2008 - 1205420400 »
Historical South-West Hall receives a new lease of life - 14 March 2008 - 1205420400 »
State Government funds innovative new digital centre - 14 March 2008 - 1205420400 »
State Government funds tech upgrades to Bunbury library - 27 February 2008 - 1204729200 »
China's interest in South West rapidly rising - 5 March 2008 - 1204642800 »
Sustaining the success of the Augusta River Festival - 2 March 2008 - 1204383600 »
Restoring the jewel of WA's caves - 1 March 2008 - 1204297200 »
Community agencies working together to help others - 27 February 2008 - 1204038000 »
A tonic for local clubs and community organisations - 21 February 2008 - 1203951600 »
Support for South West art - 14 February 2008 - 1202914800 »
Improving local public service through better connections - 13 February 2008 - 1202828400 »
Local wineries host international visitors - 12 February 2008 - 1202742000 »
Greenbushes seniors to benefit from function centre - 6 February 2008 - 1202396400 »
Bridgetown to investiage proposed historical centre - 6 February 2008 - 1202396400 »
Tapping your business into big business opportunities - 21 January 2008 - 1201532400 »
South West Academy of Sport gathers momentum - 15 January 2008 - 1200409200 »
Water plan to revolutionise Harvey irrigation - 18 December 2007 - 1199631600 »
Minister welcomes new addition to SWDC board - 14 December 2007 - 1199199600 »
Funding boost for Warren-Blackwood recreational facilities - 14 December 2007 - 1199199600 »
Sun Princess cruises into Bunbury - 20 November 2007 - 1196694000 »
Helping leaders face future horizons - 13 November 2007 - 1196694000 »
Harvey's profile to be boosted through tourism campaign - 9 November 2007 - 1194879600 »
State Government announces winners of South-West grants - 9 November 2007 - 1194879600 »
State Government presents cheque for the new Bunbury library - 9 November 2007 - 1194879600 »
Logue Brook decision helps secure WA's water future - 5 November 2007 - 1194188400 »
A community committed to it's people - 5 November 2007 - 1194188400 »
Minister opens South West Seniors Expo - 28 October 2007 - 1193500800 »
Capel's new hall a focal point for the community - 22 October 2007 - 1192982400 »
South West Academy of Sport seeks sporting partners - 19 October 2007 - 1192723200 »
Shotts project will enhance Collie's economy - 4 October 2007 - 1191427200 »
Bunbury Back Beach reaches milestone - 3 October 2007 - 1191340800 »
'Out There' for regional youth - 3 October, 2007 - 1191340800 »
New Perth Bunbury Highway on schedule - 28 September 2007 - 1190908800 »
Expose your business to China - 25 September 2007 - 1190649600 »
Grant helps In-town Lunch Centre face the future - 14 August 2007 - 1187884800 »
Inspiring current and future leaders - 20 August 2007 - 1187884800 »
Dredging of the Collie River mouth starts - 9 August 2007 - 1186675200 »
New Bunbury waterfront on the way - 7 August 2007 - 1186675200 »
State Government announces its $6million support of Busselton Jetty - 25 July 2007 - 1185724800 »
Blackwood River Valley treasures revealed - 24 July 2007 - 1185724800 »
$60,000 for Boyup Brook's main street make-over - 24 July 2007 - 1185724800 »
State Government offering $500,000 in grants for community groups - 11 July 2007 - 1184169600 »
Southern Region showcase - 9 July 2007 - 1183910400 »
New board member for South West Development Commission - 29 June 2007 - 1183651200 »
Digging into agricultural opportunities -13 June 2007 - 1181664000 »
More cruise ships for Bunbury - 5 June 2007 - 1181059200 »
A Foundation for the future - 5 June 2007 - 1181059200 »
Looking for leaders - 5 June 2007 - 1181059200 »
Giving young people their space - 5 June 2007 - 1181059200 »
South-West luxury to go on show in Singapore - 11 May 2007 - 1179072000 »
$2million equipment upgrade for South West TAFE College - 11 May 2007 - 1179072000 »
$50,000 State Government grant to South West Football Academy - 11 May 2007 - 1179072000 »
$100,000 State Government grant for Pioneer Park - 11 May 2007 - 1179072000 »
Early settler display highlights regions attractions - 17 April 2007 - 1176825600 »
Bunbury beach rejuvination continues - 17 April 2007 - 1176825600 »
$11million primary school for Australind - 17 April 2007 - 1176739200 »
State Government delivers funding for South-West projects - 19 March 2007 - 1174230000 »
Marine scientist wins State Government dolphin scholarship - 7 March 2007 - 1173193200 »
State to fund final stage of Back Beach - 6 March 2007 - 1173106800 »
Pemberton's hydroelectric history sought for interpretive display - 21 February 2007 - 1171983600 »
South-West to aim for innovation and research - 15 February 2007 - 1171465200 »
Visitors to be lured with jazz, wine, food and art - 19 January 2007 - 1169132400 »
Urban renewal continues in South-West - 19 January 2007 - 1169132400 »
South West Futures Conference to examine impact of change - 27 December 2006 - 1167750000 »
New appointments to South West Development Commission board - 13 December 2006 - 1166108400 »
State invests in future of region - 6 December 2006 - 1165417200 »
Government invests in SW jobs, infrastructure and people - 6 December 2006 - 1165417200 »
Cruise ships welcomed to Bunbury - 21 November 2006 - 1164038400 »
Industry briefing promotes South West opportunities - 10 November 2006 - 1163088000 »
Noongar art gets a boost - 27 October 2006 - 1161878400 »
Information Technology boost in the South-West - 27 October 2006 - 1161878400 »
Minister calls on support for South West Football Academy - 27 October 2006 - 1161878400 »
Information session to be held on Leschenault Estuary dredging - 16 October 2006 - 1160928000 »
Busselton gives positive response to foreshore development - 10 October 2006 - 1160409600 »
Minister opens Bunbury Tuart Walk - 8 October 2006 - 1160236800 »
Marlborough launches national conference on regional futures - 4 October 2006 - 1159891200 »
Busselton foreshore public consultation workshops begin - 2 October 2006 - 1159718400 »
Minister opens championship track at Collie Motorplex - 1 October 2006 - 1159632000 »
Minister launches advice service to help South-West clubs - 25 September 2006 - 1159113600 »
Grants available for South West events - 13 September 2006 - 1158076800 »
Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre tops tourism list - 13 September 2006 - 1158076800 »
Southern Region Leadership Forum hailed a success - 11 September 2006 - 1157904000 »
PCYC gets funding to train Collie youth - 4 September 2006 - 1157299200 »
Leaders valued for community input - 29 August 2006 - 1156780800 »
Dolphin Centre targets international tourists - 29 August 2006 - 1156780800 »
Peel and South-West to host regional investment tour - 21 August 2006 - 1156176000 »
Marlborough gets offer of 100 jobs in Collie - 21 August 2006 - 1156089600 »
Pemberton Generates first Hydro-Power in over 50 Years - 18 August 2006 - 1155830400 »
South West land subdivision hits record levels - 15 August 2006 - 1155657600 »
Plans laid for Lake Kepwari water recreation area - 1 August 2006 - 1154361600 »
State Government kick-starts land development in Boyup Brook - 5 July 2006 - 1152115200 »
Electronic library brings South-West centres into the future - 5 July 2006 - 1152028800 »
State Government backs upgrade to Cape Naturaliste icon - 4 July 2006 - 1152028800 »
State Government opens funding for projects in the South-West - 4 July 2006 - 1152028800 »
South West targets small business investors at Perth Expo - 16 June 2006 - 1150387200 »
$1million makeover planned for Yarloop townsite - 7 June 2006 - 1150387200 »
Congratulations South West Small Business Award winners! - 27 May 2006 - 1150387200 »
Marlborough opens new Myalup Community Hall - 26 May 2006 - 1150387200 »
Perth businesses can look to the South-West to expand - 22 May 2006 - 1148313600 »
$1million dairy for Vasse Research Centre - 12 May 2006 - 1147622400 »
Federal Government fails to back Busselton Jetty - 10 May 2006 - 1147276800 »
Busselton Shire seeks to make its airport a regional gateway - 10 May 2006 - 1147104000 »
No lands deals done over Busselton Jetty - 2 May 2006 - 1146499200 »
South West conference to focus on our future (release posted) - 1 May 2006 - 1146412800 »
SWDC Appoints Bob Dainton new Regional Coordinator - 28 April 2006 - 1146153600 »
New office for small business opens in Margaret River - 26 April 2006 - 1145980800 »
A boost to small business in the South West - 10 April 2006 - 1144598400 »
Moves to establish co-operation over Busselton jetty restoration - 7 April 2006 - 1144339200 »
Plans to get under way for Brunswick facelift - 24 March 2006 - 1143129600 »
Bunbury entertainment gets a boost - 24 March 2006 - 1143129600 »
Collie coal history preserved for future generations - 23 March 2006 - 1143043200 »
Bunbury Carnaval a success - 17 March 2006 - 1142524800 »
Bunbury to host its third cruise ship - 7 March 2006 - 1141660800 »
South-West groups to benefit from regional grants funding - 24 February 2006 - 1140710400 »
Minister welcomes skills forum to Bunbury - 23 February 2006 - 1140624000 »
Iconic South-West slide a step closer - 2 Feb 2006 - 1138809600 »
Regional Infrastructure Funding Program funding announced - 25 January 2006 - 1138118400 »
State meets funding shortfall for underprivileged Christmas lunch - 22 December 2005 - 1135180800 »
Bunbury's Back Beach to attract more tourists and investment - 11 December 2005 - 1134230400 »
Manjimup a bowl of cherries for 6,000 visitors and locals - 10 December 2005 - 1134144000 »
Warren-Blackwood a winner in latest RDS funding round - 10 December 2005 - 1134144000 »
Local fabrication companies join forces to win work - 9 December 2005 - 1134057600 »
Brunswick revitalisation to start in 2006 - 9 December 2005 - 1134057600 »
Minister announces regional development funding for South-West - 9 December 2005 - 1134057600 »
South-West poised to attract 'super tourists' - 18 November 2005 - 1132243200 »
New peak power station to ease summer demand - 18 November 2005 - 1132243200 »
Dardanup plans to tackle crime - 18 November 2005 - 1132243200 »
State invests almost $80,000 in bid to create new jobs for Harvey - 28 October 2005 - 1130428800 »
Bunbury to host first of four cruise ships - 21 October 2005 - 1129824000 »
Increased support for local youth - 20 September 2005 - 1127145600 »
Small grants available for events in South-West - 14 September 2005 - 1126627200 »
Collie's town pool to be heated during winter - 26 August 2005 - 1124985600 »
Community input sought on Lake Kepwari - 26 August 2005 - 1124985600 »
South-West to come alive with $140,000 for events - 16 August 2005 - 1124121600 »
Bunbury to come alive with $30,000 for events - 16 August 2005 - 1124121600 »
Bunbury snares four cruise ship visits - 8 August 2005 - 1123430400 »
Cruise ships set sail for Bunbury - 5 August 2005 - 1123171200 »
Regional Development Scheme opens in South-West - 8 July 2005 - 1120752000 »
Town centre study for Margaret River - 8 July 2005 - 1120752000 »
Smart money for South-West events study and Noongar artist postcards - 7 July 2005 - 1120665600 »
Historic bridge project links Nannup with tourism - 7 July 2005 - 1120665600 »
Minister welcomes new appointment to South-West - 6 July 2005 - 1120579200 »
Aboriginal art from South West WA impresses European market - 9 June 2005 - 1118246400 »
Collie, the new lake district of Western Australia - 6 May 2005 - 1115308800 »
Heritage trail firmly on the map - 3 May 2005 - 1115049600 »
Forum aims to foster the region's community leaders - 14 April 2005 - 1113408000 »
Kemerton Industrial Park receives facelift - 18 March 2005 - 1111075200 »
Signs welcome visitors to Australia's South West - 12 January 2005 - 1105459200 »
South West Enters Renewed Expansion Period - 15 November 2004 - 1100448000 »
Water testing starts at Lake Kepwari - 29 September 2004 - 1096387200 »
ABARE brings Forecasting Conference to Busselton - 23 August 2004 - 1093190400 »
Expo to celebrate South West's $1b food, wine and tourism industry - 2 August 2004 - 1091376000 »
Collie entrance gets funding boost - 21 July 2004 - 1090339200 »
Patience sought on Lake Kepwari - 20 July 2004 - 1090252800 »
Radio and TV services commence in Northcliffe - 5 July 2004 - 1088956800 »
Harvey community radio to hit the airwaves - 9 June 2004 - 1086710400 »
Grants program boosts Harvey radio station - 17 May 2004 - 1084723200 »
Grants program creates tourism hub - 17 May 2004 - 1084723200 »
Grants program to transform Collie entrance - 17 May 2004 - 1084723200 »
Grants scheme helps redevelop Manjimup tourist icon - 17 May 2004 - 1084723200 »
Grants scheme supports student mentoring program - 17 May 2004 - 1084723200 »
Wine conference huge success - 13 May 2004 - 1084377600 »
Aboriginal art exhibition wows international visitors - 10 May 2004 - 1084118400 »
Bid to promote high speed internet connections - 11 February 2004 - 1076428800 »
SWDC Welcomes Pulp Mill Feasibility Study - 16 January 2004 - 1074182400 »
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