It has been a bumper 12 months for news in regional Western Australia in the year that was 2014.
In the days leading up to the new year Fairfax Regional Media WA is taking a look back at all the news that happened in 2014.
Here's an overview of the biggest stories in April.
BUSSELTON: The eyes of the world were on Busselton in April after debris found on a beach was thought to be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. It was later confirmed the items found were not connected to the missing plane.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: See how regional Australia commemorated Anzac Day.
MERREDIN: Warm weather and new entertainment drew a big crowd to the Merredin show.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Residents returned to the polls after the result of the 2013 Senate election was declared void.
MARGARET RIVER: Sun, surf and international sports stars graced Margaret River for the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
AVON: The Avon Valley Relay for Life was a massive success, raising more than $70,000. Check out all the photos here.
BUNBURY: A local woman who was cycling home from work was punched in the face when she was attacked in Picton by a group of three men.
BUSSELTON: The town's first Hungry Jack's opened and as expected a steady stream of customers popped in for a burger.
MARGARET RIVER: A French man was killed and three people were seriously injured in a horror two car crash in Margaret River. The man and his Chinese passenger were not wearing seatbelts.
COLLIE: Local politician Mick Murray used a broom to wash blood from the pavement outside his office following a fight in Collie's main street.
DONNYBROOK: The town’s population more than doubled on the Easter weekend when crowds descended on the Donnybrook Apple Festival.