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

The Harvey Dicksons Rodeo at Boyup Brook was a hit with competitors and spectators. Photo: Majuba Photographics/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

Local Cliff Brockwell showing the crowd how it's done.  at the Wagin Burnout Spectacular. Photo: Ryan Annear/Wagin Argus.

Champion: Jayde Williams exciting the crowd with his driving talent at the Wagin Burnout Spectacular. Photo: Ryan Annear/Wagin Argus.

Former local Chad Douglas showing his sporting art at the Wagin Burnout Spectacular. Photo: Ryan Annear/Wagin Argus.

Bryan Hann is thankful for his unknown heroes who helped him when he suffered a seizure in a public car park in Esperance recently. Photo: Esperance Express.

A great Combi-nation: A Volkswagen coffee shop can be found rolling around Margaret River and is now opening up in the Dunsborough area. Photo by Emma Craig/Augusta Margaret River Mail.

Dan Paris shows off his newest book at West Beach, a location shown throughout the book. Photo: Esperance Express.

Mandurah detectives have charged a man following the seizure of 95 grams of methamphetamine. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

Bushfire ready: Augusta-Margaret River volunteer firefighters with District Officer Capes Danny Mosconi held a training session to prepare for the summer ahead. Photo: Augusta-Margaret River Mail.

Esperance locals Greg Gregory and his wife are offering local elderly people the chance to go out for a day on their boat at no cost. After posting on Facebook, they had more than 50 people request a trip. Photo: Esperance Express.

Holy Holy played at Dunsborough Tavern on October 25. Photo: Tameika Brumby/Busselton-Dusnborough Mail.

Mrs Enrika Grogan, Ms Aimee Canon Tambasacan, Mr Jhonny Tejero Taridona and Miss Ashley Nicole Verloria Taridona with Shire president Steven Pollard after a citizenship ceremony held at the Northam Shire council chambers. Photo: Avon Valley Advocate.

Christine Storer and Jan Horsely show what was on offer at the 2014 Northam Rotary Auction which has so far raised $10,904 for local community groups. Photo: Avon Valley Advocate.

Lachlan Cruttenden is all smiles after beating Angus Barter during the first Esperance Goldfields Surf Lifesaving Club's Nippers training for the season. Photo: Esperance Express.

Mandurah Outdoor Cinema organisers Nick Browne and Jay Crossman are one step closer to bringing rooftop cinemas to Mandurah. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Spencer Macgregor took part last week's Mandurah Children's Festival on the foreshore. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Shelby Kennedy, Cooper Kennedy, Olympian Matt Welsh, Indhi McDonald, Megan Barger and Kalira Docherty learn some new strokes from the pro. Photo: Esperance Express.

Fostering and Assistance for Wildlife Needing Aid's vice president Beverley Sykes with a few ducklings which will be at the FAWNA animal nursery at this year's Busselton Agricultural Show on October 31 and November 1. Photo: Tasha Campbell/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Blair and Renee Allen from Dunsborough's Piari & Co after winning a Gold Plate Award. Photo: Tasha Campbell/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Bunbury cyclists Bradley Linfield and Ryan Bailie will ride alongside legendary cyclist Robbie McEwen in Margaret River next month. 

Bunbury man Martin Walsh was "completely shocked" when the car he was driving on Bussell Highway on Wednesday morning suddenly caught fire. Photo: Andrew Elstermann/Bunbury Mail.

Jeremy Marsden and Duncan West from Circa hanging out at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment's Sky Bar ahead of a show. Photo: Bunbury Mail.

Vue Group managing director Alan Lindsay, South West Development Commission chairman Stuart Hicks and Shanghai Hippo Animation chief executive officer Kerr Xu at the historic signing of a memorandum of understanding to build a state-of-the-art multi-million dollar film studio in Bunbury. Photo: James Taylor/Bunbury Mail.

Mandurah Costumes’ Freddie Kruger outfit is a Halloween classic. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Mandurah Catholic College was crowned the drama winner of YOH Fest on Saturday. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Mandurah Catholic College students volunteered at the Mandurah Wildlife Rescue this year. Photo: Brianna Johnson/Mandurah Mail.

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

Local skaters strutted their stuff at the festival last week, part of a packed program of activities and fun. 

Over 600 local youth, families and a group of pro surfers descended on the Fearn Avenue Festival Precinct for Margs Youth Fest 2024.

Margs Youth Fest fun hits Main Street | Photos

Rec Centre crew celebrate the opening of the pool on Monday with Augusta Margaret River Shire President, Julia Meldrum. Pictures supplied. 

With the whole centre now reopened, a full day of family fun will bring the community together to celebrate the milestone.

Pool party planned to celebrate Rec Centre opening

Steve Pursell says goldfish removal is just one piece of the puzzle in protecting the Vasse river and other local waterways. Picture supplied. 

Volunteers from Australia's fishing conservation charity OzFish have begun a restoration project to remove feral goldfish from the Vasse River.

Feral goldfish removal begins in the Vasse River

Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au

Veteran owned and operated businesses need our support beyond Anzac Day

These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day

Inside a Hempcrete home at the Witchcliffe Ecovillage. 

The Witchcliffe Ecovillage opened its gates over the weekend to almost 100 people keen to explore the innovative and sustainable practices championed by the community.

Ecovillage life showcased

Guide Dog WA Trainers with City of Busselton staff and newly-boarded Guide Dogs, Louie and Thia. Picture supplied. 

The City of Busselton has announced a new partnership with Guide Dogs WA, supporting the first ever Guide and Assistance Dogs in formal training in the South West.

WA news in pictures | October 31, 2014

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