Cara and Alicia weren't going to get married until it became legal in Australia, but then they got sick of waiting.

Getting wed.

Bunbury seniors learn lip reading to boost confidence.

Better Hearing Bunbury

In a bid to boost bushfire awareness, Balingup Primary School is teaching kids as young as 4 the practical skills of firefighting.

Australia's Youngest Bushfire Brigade?

A group of crafty South West locals are aiming to put an end to plastic bag waste by joining the popular Boomerang Bags movement.

Boomerang Bags

A crew of young people from Harvey Senior High School are bringing Aboriginal stories, culture and music to the South West airwaves.
The program, called 'Our Gnaala Karla Booja Meeting Place', airs on Harvey Community Radio - 96.5fm and is researched and produced by the students, who all come from an Aboriginal background.
Janine Quicke facilitates the program and says the kids are learning a lot.
"They are learning to speak properly on the radio, they are learning to research and they are learning about their own culture," says Janine.
The students have made 5 programs so far and have already interviewed a big star in Ernie Dingo.
You can hear the program on Harvey Community Radio - 96.5fm on Fridays at 12pm.

Our Gnaala Karla Booja Meeting Place

🐮COW GIRLS BACK IN THE GAME🎳 Earlier this year the Cow Town Ladies Social Bowls had just 2 members.

Now the club is back on the up with a recruitment drive attracting new players.

"I'm not going anywhere else to bowl," says member Vicki Williams. "We just need some new blood."

So the club started recruiting by inviting women of all ages to join. Suddenly, the future is looking bright with heaps of fresh faces turning up for a Wednesday morning bowl.

They are also catering for mums by providing child care, morning tea, and an opportunity to get a bit of exercise.

The Cowaramup ladies have a proud history but it's been over 20 years since they won their last pennant. Rather than worrying about becoming champs, the focus is just to have a fun game of bowls.

"The [Cowaramup] club is so friendly, it's the perfect club for these ladies to come and and join," says Janice Paddick-Hoover, former secretary of the Leeuwin Bowling League. "These ladies are so enthusiastic, they're going to save the club, there's no doubt."

Cow Town ladies back in the game

90 year old Shirley Williams lives in the house her grandfather built 106 years ago.

Shirley Williams - Life the way it used to be

When Glen Perks was made redundant from his management job, he decided to chase his dream.
Now he's bringing joy to adults and kids alike by reviving an art that was on the decline with Top of the Stairs Puppets.

Glen Perks - Puppeteer

WAR ON WASTE: Beeswax wraps are a popular alternative to using plastic wrap to preserve food. 

The trend is a throwback to times before plastic wrap became ubiquitous. It is also a crafty way to reduce your use of plastic around the house. 

A group of Dunsborough young people have started a small business making beeswax wraps and they share their method for making the sustainable plastic alternative.

Beeswax Wraps

A Rainbow Family gathering has been happening in the forest outside of Nannup. The Rainbow Family is a counter-culture movement that started in the States in the 70’s. Nowadays they come together at loosely organised events around the world.

Rainbow Family

I make stories for the national broadcaster.

Ruslan

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