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

A crew from the Dolphin Discovery Centre worked tirelessly to save a pod of pilot whales which were stranded at Bunbury's McKenna Point on March 23. Photo: Justin Rake/Bunbury Mail.

Millie the cat was reunited with her owners after surviving in bush land near Allanson for 5 weeks. Photo: Collie Mail.

Superheroes: Imogen Smith, Amy Martindale and Tara Gidgup at the roller disco at Donnybrook Rec Centre's recent open day. Photo: Deb VanAllan/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

Students at Falcon Primary School ran up Avalon Bay to raise money. Photo: Francis Curro/Mandurah Mail

Around 82 people took part in the 2015 Moora Triathlon last Sunday. Photo: Central Midlands and Coastal Advocate.

Father and son duo, Dave and Leo McDonald went under the shaver for the World Greatest shave last week. Photo: Central Midlands and Coastal Advocate.

Peel detectives uncovered a 'sophisticated' dug lab in central Mandurah on Tuesday. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

The Bunbury Repertory Club brought gripping courtroom drama 12 Angry Men to the stage on March 20. Pictured is Ritchie Hammond with supporting actors. 

Fairbridge: Ruby Liddlelow will be hosting body art workshops at this year’s Fairbridge Festival. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Bunbury songstress Codee-Lee Down took out the WAM regional song of the year at the prestigious awards night on March 21. She is pictured with her close supporters. Photo: Daniel Grant/Bunbury Mail.

Best dressed: Year six students Keshirni Jones and Billy Applin at Harmony Day at Bridgetown Primary School. Photo: Lee Steinbacher/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

Meadow Springs dressed up in shades of orange to celebrate Harmony Day. Photo: Francis Curro/Mandurah Mail.

The Coalfield Cutie pies Red Hat Ladies group enjoy Harmony Day celebrations. Photo: Collie Mail.

The Italian group of Collie provide home baked goods at the Harmony Day celebrations. Photo: Collie Mail.

A group of 4WD enthusiasts clean up Wellington National Park. Photo: Collie Mail.

President of AMA Dr Michael Gannon and RAC president Esme Bowen with an elephant made of car parts outside the Bridgeley Centre last Friday morning. The elephant had been making its way throughout the Wheatbelt as part of a road safety awareness campaign. Photo: Avon Valley Advocate.

Clowns: Amanda Roberts, Amy Eels, Clara Watson and Michelle Nancarrow of Commonwealth Bank, Northam dress up for a good cause, raising money for the Clown Doctors. Photo: Avon Valley Advocate.

Ant Pursell will lead Busselton Rural Clinic student volunteers Charlotte Moss, Lachlan O'Sullivan and Callum Peet for a fun morning in the waves. Photo: Amy Mckie/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Henry Dobson makes the most of the surfing conditions. Photo: Anthony Pancia/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail

Yobs took out the final glory against Dunsborough in the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A-grade grand final. Photo: Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Flynn Passamani and Emmi Rumsa all dressed up for the Busselton Senior High School ball on Saturday night. Photo: Sophia Clements/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Norma Andrews sits outside the renovated slab cottage, known as Harwood House.She and the cottage are finalists in this year's state heritage awards. Photo: Laura Newey/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Bunbury's Rally for Respect drew huge crowds to Anzac Park on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Molly Baxter/Bunbury Mail.

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

World Surf League surfers joined Nature Conservation and local community members to work on dune restoration projects as part of the WSL One Ocean program. Picture via WSL. 

The world's top surfers have teamed up with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and a swag of other local groups to care for the coast and protect the region's beautiful beaches.

Dune project gets Pro boost as surfers get to work

A removal program currently underway near James Richardson Park, adjacent to the Vasse Estuary, is expected to remove around 64 tonnes of sediment from the banks of the estuary channel.

Work underway to remove Vasse Estuary sediment

The event weekend will also feature a Short Course triathlon (750m swim, 15km mountain bike, 6km trail run), relay options for teams of up to three participants, and adventure races for kids.

This weekend will see Dunsborough welcome around 1,200 competitors in the annual XTERRA Dunsborough Australia event.

Xterra Dunsborough weaving through Meelup this weekend

Frank and Ethel Jolliffe arrived in Western Australia in 1924. Pictures thanks to Barry House. 

A recent gathering in Willyabrup saw 80 descendants of a South West family come together to commemorate 100 years since Frank and Ethel Jolliffe arrived in WA.

Reunion marks centenary

Elected to Council in 2019, Cr Cristoffanini served as Shire President for two years from 2021 and will step down in May 2024, ahead of a move to Perth. 

Shire of Augusta Margaret River Deputy President, Paula Cristoffanini has announced she is relocating to Perth.

Deputy Shire President to step down from council

Australia's Got Talent finalist and rising comedy star Emma Krause is in Augusta and Cowaramup this week. 

Emma Krause brings her Fringe World 2024 Show, '40+Fabulous' to the Augusta Hotel tomorrow and the Cowaramup District Club on Friday night.

WA news in pictures | March 27, 2015

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