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speedway beginsPremiumSpeedway returns to Manjimup for 2024-25 season

Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway returned at the weekend for the 2024-25 season, where more than 60 cars competed across six events at the recently upgraded venue.

Melissa Pedelty & Mitch Berliner

Scallan’s commitment PremiumNearly three decades on, Greenbushes tourism chair retires

After more than 27 years as president of the Greenbushes Discovery Centre, Pat Scallan has stepped down to make way for “new energy”.

Melissa Pedelty

bushfire readyPremiumWandillup Bushfire Brigade receives state-of-the-art tanker

A bushfire brigade based west of Bridgetown is the new home for a state-of-the-art water tanker, designed to help the unit fight fires using advanced technology.

Melissa Pedelty

FoodPremiumBridgetown small food business tackles waste

A small food business in Bridgetown is striving to minimise food waste, one sourdough loaf at a time.

Melissa Pedelty

out with the FOGOPremiumSouth West shire finds alternative solution to FOGO

A South West shire has taken minimising household waste to the next level, recently announcing its commitment to three community projects across 2025.

Melissa Pedelty

Campaign TrailPremiumWA Labor pledge to ‘do what’s right’ for South West towns

A re-elected WA Labor pledges to “do what’s right” for the South West region as Premier Roger Cook visits the region at the weekend to outline his plans for the Bunbury, Vasse and Warren-Blackwood electorates. 

Sofia Fimognari

report theftPremiumPolice encourage community to report gravesite theft

Bridgetown police are encouraging the community to report gravestone theft after recently learning of the increase in the illegal activity.

Melissa Pedelty

RAYS OF SUNFLOWERSPremiumBoyup Brook farmer celebrates first sunflower field

A Boyup Brook sheep farming family opened their first sunflower field to the public with an artist mum behind the bursting display of yellow. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

CARING FOR OTHERSPremiumBalingup ‘mindfulness’ centre to fundraise for nunnery

A Balingup “mindfulness” centre held an exhibition of Tibetan art in Perth this month to fundraise for a nunnery in India. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

NANNUP FICTION MYSTERYPremiumPerth author sets new mystery fiction book in Nannup

A West Australian author who set her debut young adult novel in Nannup has surprisingly attracted mostly adult readers because of the location.

Anjelica Smilovitis

MEANINGFUL ARTPremiumBridgetown textile artist Cassi-Jo Davis exhibits collection

Bridgetown textile artist Cassi-Jo Davis has interwoven her personal story of healing into a new exhibition, transforming upcycled garments and fabrics into works of art with a message behind each piece. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

REMOTE THERAPYPremiumMental health advocates highlight unique ways to support

For people living in rural and regional areas, one-on-one visitations services are making mental health more accessible, while addressing confidentially concerns for people living in small towns.

Anjelica Smilovitis

CricketJunior country week: WBCA under-14 title win

Warren Blackwood Cricket Association’s under-14 side capped off a brilliant junior country week with a win over Great Southern in the final on Friday.

Josh Kempton

BowlingPemberton Bowling Club named Muirs Invitationals winners

Pemberton Bowling Club won the 2025 Muirs Invitationals men’s fours after two days of competition.

Daniel Hocking

Pollies in the PubPremiumNationals hopefuls campaign in South West ahead of elections

Three state and federal Nationals candidates were in Bridgetown on Wednesday campaigning and meeting with local constituents. 

Daniel Hocking

CricketWBCA: Forestry fleeces Pemberton by 26 runs

Forestry defeated Pemberton by 26 runs on Saturday when the two teams played at Collier Street for their last game before country week.

Daniel Hocking

CricketWBCA: Boyup Brook beats Bridgetown by 55 runs

Boyup Brook beat home team Bridgetown by 55 runs on Saturday afternoon at Bridgetown Sports Ground.

Daniel Hocking

New presidentPremiumBridgetown-Greenbushes shire elects new president

Tracy Lansdell has been named Bridgetown-Greenbushes’ new shire president after being elected unopposed during a special council meeting on January 7.

Daniel Hocking

25 for 2025PremiumWhat to do this year in the lower South West

The Lower South West region will have plenty of social and entertainment events on throughout 2025, from food and wine events to music festival weekends and more.

Daniel Hocking

SHEEP DUFFFERPremiumUrgent warning to WA farmers as 50 prized sheep stolen

Livestock farmers across the state are being warned to keep a close eye on their animals as farm thefts hit. 

Sofia Fimognari and Craig Duncan

Regenerative farmingPremiumSustainability through biodiversity key to farm management

A desire to produce nutrient-rich food using regenerative and biological farming techniques is the core philosophy of Pemberton-based farmers Julia and Dean Ryan of Lake Janis Farm.

Rebecca Turner

GONE FISHING PremiumThe South West marron season has officially begun

The 2025 marron season will be open from January 8 to February 5, attracting 10,000 licenced fishers to the South West and boosting the South West economy.

Melissa Pedelty

smooth ridePremiumManjimup residents benefit from new Bunbury bypass

Lower South West residents travelling to Perth will skip five sets of traffic lights and eight permanent speed zone changes on their next road trip thanks to the new Bunbury bypass.

Melissa Pedelty

black spot researchPremiumCall for apple growers to assist with apple disease research

Apple growers are being called on to contribute to apple disease research in a bid to improve the productivity and profitability of orchards across Australia.

Melissa Pedelty