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Photos of what was making news this week in regional Western Australia.

A truck was left dangling after crashing into the railing on the Preston Bridge on Estuary Drive. Photo: Andrew Elstermann/Bunbury Mail.

Northam Senior High School students had a blast at their school ball. Photo: Aaron Gosper Photography.

Bunbury's Ryan Bailie finished fourth in the men's triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Action kicked off at the Esperance Motorcycle Club tracks on July 20 with a four moto program. Pictured is Jared Richdale after he takes a break from his ride. Photo: Lauren Vardy/Esperance Express.

Cannery chairwoman Rani Stewart and centre manager Karen McClurkin say they look forward to working with the Shire of Esperance and Heritage Council to come to a resolution on the proposed listing of the Esperance Fish Cannery building. Photo: Lauren Vardy/Esperance Express.

Capel Shire President Murray Scott at the Boyanup Saleyards, which he says are a vital link in the chain for farmers. Photo: Nina Smith/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

New vehicles: Balingup Fire Control Officer Paul Davis with Peter Thomas of DFES, Shire Shief Executive John Attwood, Donnybrook SES volunteers Carol Vickridge and Jill Loach and Acting District Officer for SES Wayne Credaro, at the handover of two new emergency vehicles for Donnybrook-Balingup. Photo: Nina Smith/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail. 

New Bunbury Respect Inc committee member Dyanna Sawyer with her children Macklin, 5 and Neve, 7. Photo: Shanelle Miller/Bunbury Mail.

Johnathon and Zoe Campbell breed and train greyhounds and are fed up with the negative perception of the industry. They are pictured with son Dusty and dogs Will Steel and Lulu. Photo: Bunbury Mail.

South West Theatre Company Beauty and the Beast performers (back) Marguerite Monagle, Naomi Pedrochi, Holly Welsh back and (front) Georgia Pedrochi. Photo: Bunbury Mail.

High achiever: Halls Head teen Charlotte Pye has honoured her Australian Air Force Cadet Squadron. Photo: Brianna Johnson/Mandurah Mail.

Tasty treats: Discount Drug Stores Mandurah staff member Tara Martella and retail manager Nicole Crawford held a morning tea for National Diabetes Week. Photo: Brianna Johnson/Mandurah Mail.

Making a difference: Samantha Fleming is raising money for Dry July. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Burgers with a difference: Grill’d Mandurah staff members Billie Adkins and Jasmin Carter with two Local Matters jars. Photo: Brianna Johnson/Mandurah Mail.

Hoon: A Lakelands man was snapped at 226km/h in a 90km/h zone; one of the fastest speed camera readings ever recorded. Photo: WA Police.

All hands on deck: Make-A-Wish Mandurah/Rockingham branch president Christine Hodge with a small army of volunteers working to get their shop back on track. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

Young achievement: Greenfields girl Meggan Miller has been nominated for an award for her service with the local SES group. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

Dunsborough musician Brayden Sibbald has started pre-recording his first solo EP. Photo: Tasha Campbell/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Dunsborough's Natalie Marsden is excited to have been chosen to exhibit her raw food products at the 2-14 Margaret River Gourmet Escape. Photo: Tasha Campbell/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

 The Black Dog Ride crew are ready to take off around Australia on July 26 with the help of Telstra's satellite phones. Pictured is Steve McKenzie, Clayton Gordon, Telstra staff member Alec Williams, Telstra area manager Boyd Brown, Telstra staff member Ross Young, Les James, John Lewin and Steve Andrews. Photo: Jemillah Bickerton/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

More than 60 junior golfers were at Busselton Golf Club for the 54 Hole Classic. Pictured is Bunbury's Connor Butlion. Photo: Jemillah Bickerton/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Busselton Bombers annihilated Nannup in the Onshore Cup, pictured is Busselton's Troy Docking and Jake Nikander. Photo: Sophia Clements/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Creative: Anthony Sims and Hudson James get their hands dirty while making 70 poppies to be displayed around the Esperance Cannery. The display recognises the 70 Esperance soldiers who left from Albany during WWI and coincides with a centenary art exhibition at the Cannery. Photo: Molly Baxter/Esperance Express.

Locan Panizza and Ben Brierley make the most of the Esperance Bay of Isles Leisure Centre opening for free on July 18 to celebrate the new inflatable at the pool. Photo: Molly Baxter/Esperance Express.

 Senior Sergeant Richard Moore of Esperance Police shows the home made mace confiscated by Esperance police on July 22 after a routine curfew check. Photo: Molly Baxter/Esperance Express.

York deputy Shire president Mark Duperouzel was presented with a miniature Melbourne Cup by Melbourne Cup tour manager Joe McGrath.

Germany's Christian Hanus, pictured, could be the last exchange student hosted by Rotary Margaret River if no more local students volunteer to participate in the program. Photo: Augusta-Margaret River Mail.

The Margaret River Farmers’ Market co-ordinator Kat Lombardo and SWIT campus administrator Judith Reynolds test out the new site for the market. Photo: Zannia Yakas/Augusta-Margaret River Mail.

Photos of what was making news this week in regional Western Australia.<br>

The City received 1,695 responses during the consultation period, with 1,277 (75.3 percent) in support of a ban at the Busselton Jetty location. 

Council has advised the Minister for Fisheries of its support for a ban on shark fishing with a wire trace at the Busselton Jetty.

Busselton Council supports shark fishing ban

Ray Swartz says there are very few places in the world like the are around the Wooditjup Bilya Margaret River. Picture supplied. 

The next Friends of Wooditjup Bilya event will feature a guided walk with a riverfront landholder who has turned his property into a nature and wildlife haven.

Take a guided tour with local river legend

The Margaret River Underwater Hockey Club enjoyed great success at the 2024 Underwater Hockey National Championships this month. Picture supplied. 

Margaret River Underwater Hockey Club has been working hard and achieving great things, despite not having a local pool to train in for nearly two years.

Underwater Hockey Club shines bright at Nationals

South West NRM has announced the appointment of new chief executive officer, Dr Manda Page. Picture supplied. 

South West NRM has announced the appointment of Dr Manda Page to the role of chief executive officer.

Expert named for top environmental job

With 320 players, in 26 teams, this season is the biggest ever for the junior divisions of Football Margaret River.

Spectacular start to Football Margaret River junior comp

Violet Reynolds, Pamoana Pirikahu, Madison Rayne, Lily O'Meara, Coach Andrew Sexton, Archie O'Beirne, Brooklun Rayne, Marcus Van Rooyen and Rebecca Camm.

'It is always wonderful when a group of young athletes come together to share an experience at a national championship.'

WA news in pictures | July 25, 2014

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