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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>

Hannah Neale

David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale

Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says.

McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor

Brooklyn Rayne with Busselton Swimming Club coach Andrew Sexton. Pictures supplied. 

Busselton's own Brooklyn Rayne has been named a recipient of the Busselton Freight Rising Sports Star Award.

Brooklyn's dedication brings swimming success

Busselton swimming sensation Pamoana Pirikahu is taking big strides in his chosen sport, achieving a raft of personal bests at the latest nationals competition. Pictures supplied. 

Local swimming sensation Pamoana Pirikahu, was recently honoured with the Busselton Freight Rising Sports Star Award.

A personal best for Pamoana Pirikahu

The editors of ACM's 14 daily newspapers have appealed to their thousands of social media followers to show their support for local journalism as Mark Zuckerberg's Meta devalues trusted news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Don't rely on an algorithm to show you real news: ACM editors

Before Meta blocks news in your feed, here's how you can support journalism

Local artist Sam James (work pictured) is just one of a huge number of creatives who have submitted works for the Visual Stories Art Exhibition & Competition. 

59 local artists have submitted a total of 87 works for the chance to collect one of three prizes.

WA news in pictures | October 31, 2014

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