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

Former Mandurah girl Kim Mickle with her gold medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Womens Javelin Throw at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Photo: Getty Images.

Bunbury girl and Hockeyroos player Jade Taylor made international headlines when she snapped a selfie at the Commonwealth Games and was "photobombed" by the Queen. Photo: Jade Taylor.

The Margaret River Dairy Company has risen from the ashes of a devastating $5 million fire in a spectacular comeback. Pictured is Margaret River Dairy Company boss Denis Hann outside the newsly commissioned factory and retail outlet on Bussell Hwy, Metricup. Photo: Kellie Tannock/Augusta-Margaret River Mail.

WA formula one driver Daniel Ricciardo won his second race with victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: Getty Images.

Mandurah magic cheerleaders helped lead their team to a win. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

An abandoned EPIRB set off a false alarm in Carey Park which saw the RAC Rescue helicopter deployed to Bunbury to find its owner. Pictured is critical care paramedic Bryan Lundstorm, air crewman Garth Fitzgerald and pilot Dave Shaw on Kelly Park oval. Photo: Bunbury Mail.

A routine curfew check on in Esperance led police to uncover this homemade and dangerous weapon. Photo: Esperance Express.

Staff of popular Kirup business Newies Brian Nieuwenhuyze, Donna Van de Griendt, Anna Nieuwenhuyze and Tom Van de Griendt. Newies have won the WA Fresh Producer Retailer of the Year award. Photo:Nina Smith/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail. 

St Joseph's Primary School held its first Adidas Fun Run last Friday. Photo: Jade Jurewicz/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Schools across Busselton and Margaret River got into the National Tree Day spirit last week. Pictured are students from Georgiana Molloy Anglian School. Photo: Jade Jurewicz/Busselton-Dunsborough MAil.

Zahra Nowotny is beating the bullies through her writing. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

Northam Mazda sales manager Jason Mcfarlane with new car buyer Stephanie Fowles on Thursday afternoon - the dealership's first retail vehicle sale. Photo: Timothy Williams/Avon Valley Advocate.

The Avon River one day before action commences in the 2014 Avon Descent. Photo: Timothy Williams/Avon Valley Advocate.

Cancer survivor Doug Hodson is ready to tackle the 2014 Avon Descent. Photo: Timothy Williams/Avon Valley Advocate.

Busselton Bombers had a successful raffle night at Albies Bar and Bistro with the winner taking away $2000 cash. Pictured is Lisa Evans, Linda Albury, Nicole Wilson and Leanne Chromrow. Photo: Sophia Clements/Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.

Sunrise star Natalie Barr returned to her hometown of Bunbury to officially launch the newly expanded Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. She is pictured with centre general manager Joel McGuiness, board chairman John Ventris and comedian Peter Rowsthorn. Photo: Bunbury Mail.

It was a tough day out for Busselton's league side who lost to South Bunbury in the South Westt Football League..Pictured is Damian Lee trying to escape a tackle. Photo: Ashley Pearce/Bunbury Mail.

Another day on the job: A workman climbs the Sutton Lookout Repeater Tower in Bridgetown during an NBN upgrade. Photo: Terry Linz/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

Margaret River roller derby side the Cabernet Savages hope to do some damage in their match against Perth s Dread Pirate Rollers. Photo: Augusta-Margaret River Mail.

Wagin Freemason master Bob Boyd is going to shine some light on the mysterious organisation. Photo: Blayde Grzelka/Wagin Argus.

Mandurah resident Reg Lambert has written his life story. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

 Lucy Swan, Thomas Whitney, Solomon Carder and Hayden Bignold from Collie Early Education Centre take part in National Tree Day organised by Collie Shire Council. Photo: Mel Frykberg/Collie Mail.

Harmony Pakoti, Kimbalee Wright, Lucy Swan, Thomas Whitney and Jacob Fraser follow Elisha Fraser's directions on how to plant a tree. Photo: Mel Frykberg/Collie Mail.

Solomon Carder prepares to water some plants during National Tree Day. Photo: Mel Frykberg/Collie Mail.

Riley Evans, Keith Ambrose, Jacob Fraser, Kimbalee Wright awaiting instructions on how to put their trees in the ground. Photo: Mel Frykberg/Collie Mail.

Moora Miling Pasture Improvement Group held their midwinter woolshed dinner at Hill ‘n’ Dale farm near Miling. Pictured is Jim Hamilton riding an Afgri tractor he won as a prize.

More than 30 mothers from across Greater Bunbury met at the Eaton Recreation Centre to take part in a synchronized breastfeeding event which was created in an effort to bring the topic of breastfeeding to a global stage. Photo: Shanelle Miller/Bunbury Mail.

Esperance Museum local legend Dorothy Andre has been nominated for a Regional Achievement and Community Award after a lifetime of involvement with the Esperance Bay Historical Society. Photo: Esperance Express.

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

The current Festival of Busselton committee will not be seeking reappointment, and are calling on the community to take the baton as it is passed. Picture by Abby Murray Photography. 

The Festival of Busselton needs locals to step up - with the current committee ready to pass the baton to the next group of volunteers.

Volunteers needed to protect future of Busselton festival

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

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

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

Jetty Jumping' by author Andrea Rowe (pictured) and illustrator Hannah Sommerville is the latest Storytime Trail book to be featured. Picture by Yanni. 

The Storytime Way will celebrate its first birthday this month, having already become a beloved community resource for local families.

Special event for story trail's birthday

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.

WA news in pictures | August 1, 2014

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