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All the best photos making news this week in regional Western Australia.

Brazilian Adriano de Souza won the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro with victory over Hawaiian John John Florence. Photo: Matt Shand/Augusta-Margaret River Mail. 

Collie man Ian Dickson fights to save six trees at Amaroo Primary school from the chop. Photo: Shannon Wood/Collie Mail. 

Waratah Lodge, in conjunction with the Wagin CRC held an autumn market last week to celebrate the Lodge's 30th year in Wagin. Photo: Gemma Leask/Wagin Argus. 

Waratah Lodge, in conjunction with the Wagin CRC held an autumn market last week to celebrate the Lodge's 30th year in Wagin. Pictured is Braeley Schenk. Photo: Gemma Leask/Wagin Argus. 

Alex Winwood is one of five boxers in the Mandurah and Murray area heading to the Australian Championships. Photo: Francis Curro/Mandurah Mail. 

The 2015 Collie ANZAC tour group prepares for the dawn service at Gallipoli. Photo: Collie Mail. 

The Mandurah Magic men have climbed to fifth position after a productive weekend which saw them defeat both the East Perth Eagles and Cockburn Cougars. Photo: Richard Polden/Mandurah Mail. 

Bev Whiteman and her Father Lance Carlisle are determined to locate the final resting place of a relative who perished in WWI. Photo: Collie Mail. 

Wayne Palmer examines damage done to his oven after the external glass spontaneously exploded. Photo: Collie Mail. 

Mandurah Baptist College students with the art installation for the documentary Memory Forever. Photos: Brianna Johnson/Mandurah Mail.

Waratah Lodge, in conjunction with the Wagin CRC held an autumn market last week to celebrate the Lodge's 30th year in Wagin. Pictured is Peter Moreley. Photo: Gemma Leask/Wagin Argus. 

John and Alison White with Bonnie, Bro and Digby with their pets after a new study found bettter access to pets and spending more time with them is beneficial for elderly people’s health. Photo: Francis Curro/Mandurah Mail. 

Mandurah Roadwise Committee member Sid Wilson says older drivers are safer. Photo: Mandurah Mail. 

Paul Murphy of Damrock Alpacas at the Balingup Small Farm Field Day. Photo: Nina Smith/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

Waratah Lodge, in conjunction with the Wagin CRC held an autumn market last week to celebrate the Lodge's 30th year in Wagin. Pictured is Ron Hollands. Photo: Gemma Leask/Wagin Argus. 

Jackie Pegler pets an orphaned Joey at the Balingup Small Farm Field Day. Photo: Nina Smith/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail..

Levi McLean rides a unicycle at the Balingup Small Farm Field Day. Photo: Nina Smith/Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail.

Waratah Lodge, in conjunction with the Wagin CRC held an autumn market last week to celebrate the Lodge's 30th year in Wagin. Pictured is Ted Pugh. Photo: Gemma Leask/Wagin Argus. 

The Bunbury Rotary Club's Sail Into Life program has been buoyed by a $23,000 Lotterywest grant. Pictured is Anthony Twigger, Monika Volpi, Sharon Kavanagh, John Bridgham, Jason Lewis, Bunbury MLA John Castrilli, Roger Veen, Heather Reid and Matt Granger. Photo: Bunbury Mail. 

Australind Veterinary Hospital's Dr Rob Hill's journey out of depression and sharing free happiness with the local community could see him make an impact on a world stage in the It's Your Life Change Awards. Photo: Bunbury Mail. 

Poppies made from recycled materials have been planted near the entrance of Merredin for the centenary of Anzac Day. Photo: Merredin-Wheatbelt Mercury. 

Yarloop Police officer-in-charge Sergeant Ross Adam adopted an abandoned dog and was blown away when the community chipped in about $6000 to give her life-saving surgery. Photo: Bunbury Mail. 

American Courtney Conlogue was crowned winner of the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. Photo: Jemillah Bickerton/Augusta-Margaret River Mail. 

American Courtney Conlogue was crowned winner of the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. She is pictured getting doused in water by runner-up Carissa Moore from Hawaii. Photo: Jemillah Bickerton/Augusta-Margaret River Mail. 

Yallingup wildcard Jay Davies impressed at the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. Photo: Laura Newey/Augusta-Margaret River Mail. 

Yallingup wildcard Jay Davies impressed at the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. He is pictured greeting his new legion of fans. Photo: Laura Newey/Augusta-Margaret River Mail. 

Australian surfer Owen Wright scored a perfect 10 wave at the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. Photo: Laura Newey/Augusta-Margaret River Mail. 

Rec Centre crew celebrate the opening of the pool on Monday with Augusta Margaret River Shire President, Julia Meldrum. Pictures supplied. 

With the whole centre now reopened, a full day of family fun will bring the community together to celebrate the milestone.

Pool party planned to celebrate Rec Centre opening

Steve Pursell says goldfish removal is just one piece of the puzzle in protecting the Vasse river and other local waterways. Picture supplied. 

Volunteers from Australia's fishing conservation charity OzFish have begun a restoration project to remove feral goldfish from the Vasse River.

Feral goldfish removal begins in the Vasse River

Inside a Hempcrete home at the Witchcliffe Ecovillage. 

The Witchcliffe Ecovillage opened its gates over the weekend to almost 100 people keen to explore the innovative and sustainable practices championed by the community.

Ecovillage life showcased

Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au

Veteran owned and operated businesses need our support beyond Anzac Day

These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day

Council has authorised the old Tennis Club building to be leased and operated as a cafe, gelato and chocolate retail outlet. Picture supplied. 

Council has moved to support a plan to install a new cafe, gelato and chocolate retail outlet in the old Tennis Club building on the foreshore.

Sweet spot gets the nod for café and retail space

Guide Dog WA Trainers with City of Busselton staff and newly-boarded Guide Dogs, Louie and Thia. Picture supplied. 

The City of Busselton has announced a new partnership with Guide Dogs WA, supporting the first ever Guide and Assistance Dogs in formal training in the South West.

MEGA GALLERY: WA news in pictures | April 24, 2015

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