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We work to make the South West region of Australia an even greater place to live, work and invest. Visit us at www.swdc.wa.gov.au

We are part of the Western Australian government, and work to make the South West region of Australia an even greater place to live, work and invest.

29/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Sharing the details of this event...This session will connect local workers, contractors and families with support services, including employment, training, financial counselling, government assistance and wellbeing support.

Date: Wednesday 3 June
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Location: Collie Mineworkers Institute, 75 Patterson Street

Free event, no registration required, drop in anytime

28/05/2026

📣𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗪𝗗𝗖 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson today announced three new Board members will join reappointed Chair Danny Griffin on the Board of the South West Development Commission (SWDC).

Kendall Galbraith, Anita Lindemann, and Mikayla Love have been named as the new Board members, each for a three-year term, alongside Danny Griffin who has been reappointed as Chair.

Ms Lindemann joins the Board as a Local Government Representative from the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup. Ms Lindemann has served as a councillor at the Shire for six years and has owned and operated small businesses in the region, offering both local government experience and strong regional knowledge.

Ms Love, who has also been appointed as Local Government Representative, has been a councillor at the City of Busselton since 2021. Ms Love brings a background in marketing, tourism, small business, and community engagement.

Ms Galbraith, who lives in Margaret River, has been appointed as a Community Representative. As CEO of the RRR Network, Ms Galbraith has experience in regional development, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.

In appointing the new members to the SWDC Board, Minister Dawson acknowledged and thanked the outgoing Board members for their service, including Deputy Chair Catrin Pickworth, Julia Jean-Rice, Stan Liaros, and Tresslyn Smith.

27/05/2026

You might know of the guy who went to Boyup Brook to get a guitar and ended up with the local pub! 🎸🍺🎵

But did you know that since reopening the Boyup Brook Hotel, John has continued to renovate the premises which was in a state of disrepair when he took over?

A RED Grant from Round 6 has been able to assist with the progressive refurbishment of the hotel’s accommodation offerings.

Great to see our RED Grants playing a role in increasing short-stay accommodation options, in WA's home of country music.

Also, cool fact 👉 John's original lyrics are on the window of the pub! 🎶

24/05/2026

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2026 South32 Collie Business Awards!

The awards are organised each year by the Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the Collie region.

To find out the finalists, visit: https://lnkd.in/gA34g-rj

Tickets for the Gala Awards Night taking place on Saturday June 6 2026 are on sale now – don’t miss your chance to support the Collie business community: https://lnkd.in/g2suWQcE.

We are pleased to sponsor these awards.

22/05/2026

We are delighted to have once again supported the South West Volunteer Awards – and congratulate all winners and finalists! 👏

Great to take a moment to thank those who already give their time and help to highlight how volunteering can create connection, purpose, and lasting positive change.

SWDC’s purpose is to drive sustainable growth across the South West’s diverse industries and unique communities. One of our key priorities is ensuring communities are vibrant, connected and have the services and infrastructure they need.

Our sponsorship of South West Youth Volunteer of the Year award reflects a shared belief in the importance of building a more connected community – and the recognition of the important contribution that volunteers play, both economically and socially.

20/05/2026

A co-operative with a store in the heart of Boyup Brook will expand to meet the demand from the community.👍

The Boyup Brook Co-Operative Company will use its RED Grant to expand so it can accommodate the increased demand for agricultural product lines and qualities of goods on hand.

The group will establish storage at the old saleyards site on the outskirts of town (main picture).

Thank you to the crew from the Boyup Brook Co-Operative Company for showing us around!

14/05/2026

Local food and beverage manufacturers, this workshop is designed specifically for you!

Take your business to the next level with this workshop designed to help unlock growth opportunities and strengthen long-term profitability.

Delivered by Australian Industry Group, this one-day intensive workshop will provide valuable insights, strategies, and tools. You will better understand your customers, identify the right markets, improve operational capability, and create a clear pathway for sustainable business growth.

Whether you are looking to expand into new markets, improve your pricing strategy, strengthen your sales channels, or build a more robust business model, this workshop will equip you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

For more information or to register here, visit: https://lnkd.in/gp2eTX6Y

13/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who took up the opportunity to be briefed on the WA State Budget 2026-27 in Margaret River on Friday afternoon.

We were pleased to team up with the Margaret River Business Network to host the State Budget sundowner, featuring the Hon Don Punch MLA and Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC.

For more information about the latest investment into regional WA including the South West, visit https://lnkd.in/gFsPaHKf.

> South West fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/ecmrwN2h
> Full WA State Budget: https://lnkd.in/e5bF3pRu

08/05/2026

We were pleased to team up with the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Industry to present the WA State Budget event in Bunbury today! 📊

Thank you to everyone who attended – hearing directly from the Hon Roger Cook MLA, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Hon Don Punch MLA, and Ms Jodie Hanns MLA.

The lunch included an overview of the WA State Budget for 2026-27 by the Premier, as well as Ministers Dawson and Punch.
The event was emceed by Ms Hanns, who also facilitated the panel discussion.

Front and centre of the event was the vision for seven regional cities – including Bunbury – which will drive delivery of new economic opportunities for the State.

👉Read the official media release for a summary of the investment into the South West: https://lnkd.in/gmRTaHXK

👉 Find out more about the overall regional investment into Western Australia here: https://lnkd.in/gFsPaHKf

More pics to come!

07/05/2026

Subcontractors, this is your opportunity to learn about possible opportunities on the Vasse West Primary School Project!

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
Time: 9:45am
Location: Level 10, 61 Victoria Street, Bunbury

A non-mandatory site visit will then be held for the shortlisted head contractors, which subcontractors are welcome to attend.

𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁
Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
Time: 11:30am
Location: Vasse West PS Site. Meet on the corner of Yebble Drive & Harlequin Boulevard

Register your attendance for one or both of these briefings, here: https://tinyurl.com/bp82jwxp

If you are unable to attend but are interested in the project, please email [email protected] with your interest and an overview of your business capability.

Address

61 Victoria Street
Bunbury, WA
6230

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61897922000

Website

http://www.swdc.wa.gov.au/

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