Jacqueline Lynch
Bunbury, WA
Jacqueline Lynch is a multi-platform reporter based in Bunbury in WA's South West. She has worked in commercial radio and as a press gallery journalist in Canberra. Follow Jacqueline on Twitter: @Jacquie_8
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Parents turn their back on school in growing WA country town
More families in Nannup, WA are choosing to send their children to schools 60 kilometres away from the local public option as dozens of parent complaints are revealed.
Volunteer firefighter slams emergency water supply theft as 'nuts behaviour' in WA bushfire-prone towns
A brigade near Margaret River says emergency water supplies critical for firefighting have been stolen as the local shire investigates and more security measures are put in place.
After he was caught doing 205kph, a 26-year-old's luxury Lexus is the new face of a road safety campaign
A forfeited Lexus is turned into a roving anti-speeding advertisement to encourage drivers to slow down, as WA's South West region records the worst regional road toll in the state.
Country councils want federal government to make decision on Australia Day date as debate rages
A shire president in regional WA says her council is under pressure to appease two sides of the debate around changing the date of Australia Day events, and wants more guidance from the federal government.
Plea for iconic climbing trees to reopen for tourists to 'climb that little way up, take their Instagram photo'
Climbing the 60-metre-tall Gloucester Tree, without a harness, is a major tourism drawcard for WA's South West. There are concerns its closure will result in millions of dollars of lost tourism revenue.
Second person charged with man's alleged murder in Western Australia's South West
Two men have been charged and a third taken into custody over the alleged murder of Raymond Smith, who last week was found dead on the outskirts of a small town in South West WA.
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'Is that a dinosaur?': One of Australia's rarest reptiles found in regional WA years after relocation program
A WA wildlife carer says she nearly "wet her pants" with excitement, after an endangered western swamp tortoise was found on a dirt track near her home town of Northcliffe.
'Shaking the windows': Bush doof festival with music playing almost 24/7 leaves nearby residents fuming
Meliora Festival near Donnybrook in Western Australia attracted nearly 2,000 punters over the new-year period, and while some locals say it was great for business, others were left frustrated after days of noise.
WA police searching for man after road rage incident involving woman 'going a little bit slow'
Police say a man climbed out of his car and verbally abused a 50-year-old woman while driving the Forrest Highway between Perth and the state's South West before he smashed her phone.
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Will there still be firewood? How Western Australia's native logging ban could affect you
The state government has banned native logging. Here's what that means if you're building a home, stoking your home fire, or doing up your garden.
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WA man who 'traumatised' seven young men jailed for indecent assault
Morris Leonard Deale, who told a court "homosexuality is against God's law", is sentenced to five years' jail for molesting seven men.
'Rigorous' environmental review of US mining giant Alcoa's sprawling mines to probe Perth drinking water impact
WA's environmental watchdog will look at Alcoa's bauxite operations, south of Perth, amid concerns about the impact of its mining on drinking water, jarrah forests and animals that live in the area.
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Food off the table for families after 'boofhead' thieves target Foodbank in pre-Christmas break in
Many families doing it tough in Southern WA will go without this Christmas after thieves target Foodbank's warehouse in Bunbury.
Future of Margaret River Pro surfing competition in limbo as locals complain to council
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has deferred a decision on its support for the major surfing event, after locals flooded a public consultation period with complaints.
Without a harness or safety net, people have climbed these 60m tall trees for decades — but not anymore
The 61-metre karri trees have pegs all the way to the top for climbing but, after improvement works earlier this year, the upper platforms remain closed for further inspections.
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Direct flights from Sydney to open WA's South West to potential international tourist influx
Direct flights are set to start between Busselton and Sydney, meaning international tourists will no longer have to stop over in Perth to visit Western Australia's South West region.
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'Catastrophic' risk closes bridge, with locals and vital services facing lengthy detours
Harvey community members are concerned that the sudden closure of Forestry Road bridge for urgent repairs could cut the town off from supply trucks and emergency vehicles.
Dolphins caught on film raiding crab pots in 'fascinating' world-first footage
The video shows the dolphins using their eyes, rostrum and teeth to retrieve bait off the coast of Western Australia, in what researchers say is an opportunity to learn more about how the animals learn and transmit new behaviours.
Cabbies contemplate Bunbury suburb 'blacklist' after driver wounded
A taxi company in the regional city is considering refusing services to some areas after one of its drivers was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head by passengers.
One of Australia's oldest jockeys painted into history, reflects on 1967 Melbourne Cup 'thrill'
Danny Miller was in his early 20s when he raced in the Melbourne Cup 56 years ago on a horse called Royal Coral. Now, after a 50-year racing career, he has been honoured with a mural at his local turf club.
Homes and lives under threat from multiple fires burning in Western Australia
Firefighters have spent the day battling multiple infernos in Western Australia, after lightning strikes sparked several blazes overnight.
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Pool plan sinks over concern with rate rises in WA town amid cost-of-living crisis
Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish says he expected the no vote would be even higher.
Firefighters in this country town say they're so fed up with bureaucracy they might quit
Country firefighters in WA are considering quitting over battles with bureaucracy and a funding rejection, according to a volunteer association.
'You look like Nicolas Cage': Shop owner's suspicions confirmed as Hollywood actor browses Busselton
Annie Liban had no idea actor Nicolas Cage was shooting a movie in WA until he walked through the doors of her small Asian grocery store.
Ambulance delays under investigation after WA man dies from bee sting
St John Ambulance WA is investigating the death of a man who died from a bee sting in Australind and whether extra resources in the regional community could have saved him.
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