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Thousands of homes around Bunbury are currently without power as a mass outage impacts Western Australia’s largest regional city.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumThousands left in the dark in major WA regional city

Thousands of homes around one of Western Australia’s largest regional hubs are currently without power due to a mass outage.

Oliver Lane

La Belle Visite is the only place to get authentic scooped gelato in Manjimup. Pictured: Remi Giguere Johnston, 4, enjoying gelato at the creperie.

second-gen sweetsPremiumManjimup creperie introduces quality gelato to menu

A Manjimup eatery has recently introduced freshly scooped gelato to its extensive menu, inspired by the local outcry for the sweet treat.

Melissa Pedelty

Nationals candidate Bevan Eatts finally claimed the seat of Warren-Blackwood in the 2025 State election.

close countPremiumWA Nationals win back seat of Warren-Blackwood

The WA Nationals have won back the prized former conservative stronghold of Warren-Blackwood, with Bevan Eatts declaring he intends to “give the region a voice” and hold the State Government accountable.

Melissa Pedelty

Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway will host the 2026 SSA Junior Sedan WA State Title on January 15 and 16.

state titlePremiumManjimup to host 2026 State Junior Speedway Title

Thousands are set to swarm Manjimup next year to participate in one of Western Australia’s most significant annual speedway events.

Melissa Pedelty

The Soak at Dalton's Paddock. A new Airbnb venue located near Manjimup and a short drive from Peos Estate and Truffle Hill Wines.

hidden gemsPremiumAirbnb reveals Southern Forests as hidden gem wine region

Southern Forests winemakers are thrilled to have been included on a global network’s new under-the-radar wine region list.

Melissa Pedelty

Women's A premiers Comets.

basketballPremiumBarracudas and Comets secure grand final wins in Manjimup

Barracudas and Comets took out the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association mens A and womens A grand final wins after two thrilling contests on Friday night.

Melissa Pedelty

Collage of artworks on display on the 2025 Blackwood River Arts Trail.

discover the artsPremiumBlackwood River Arts Trail returns in April

The Blackwood River Arts Trail returns in April, celebrating its fifth year of showcasing both emerging and established artists across the Lower South West.

Melissa Pedelty

Under-19 girls premiers Senators.

junior basketballPremiumManjimup junior basketball featured thrilling final matches

Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association had an incredible turnout on Saturday for its eight junior grand final matches.

Melissa Pedelty

Warren Blackwood Cricket Association president Jason Treasure and Boyup Brook's Braydon Ridley, WBCA champion player (735 points).

fantastic seasonPremiumSix winners declared at cricket awards night in Bridgetown

Boyup Brook Cricket Club’s Braydon Ridley was named Warren Blackwood Cricket Association champion player for the second consecutive year at an awards ceremony last week.

Melissa Pedelty

The City of Bunbury accepted responsibility for the road reserve at Tuesday’s council meeting.

Safer intersectionPremiumBunbury council approve safer intersection at farmers market

City of Bunbury councillors passed a motion at last week’s council meeting which will see a $20 million project to improve safety near the Bunbury Farmers Markets move onto the next stage.

Ezra Kaye

The RSPCA WA asks dog owners not to leave their dogs in the car during this week's heatwave.

Animal welfarePremiumRSPCA worried about dogs being left in cars during heatwave

The RSPCA has raised concerns about dogs being left in hot cars amid a heatwave predicted to hit the South West region, with the animal welfare charity asking people to leave their pets at home.

Daniel Hocking

Boyup Brook won the 2024 LSWFL league premiership.

FootballLSWFL: Five fixtures to watch for 2025 season

The Lower South West Football League season starts next weekend. Here are some games to keep an eye on.

Josh Kempton

She was seen walking across a railway line towards her home about 9pm.

Regional WAPremiumFresh search for clues in Lisa Mott’s suspected murder

Cold case detectives have descended on bushland surrounding an abandoned panel van to comb for new evidence that could help solve the suspected murder of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott more than four decades ago.

Sofia Fimognari

An area of bush next to the Bunbury Turf Club caught fire on Saturday night.

racing club firePremiumBussell Highway bush catches fire Saturday evening

The bush next to the Bunbury Turf Club opposite Glade Caravan Park caught ablaze Saturday evening on March 22. 

Sofia Fimognari

Bishop George Kolodziej.

OrdinationPremiumFifth Bunbury bishop ordained last week

The fifth bishop for the Catholic Bunbury Diocese was ordained and installed on March 19 with a mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral. 

Sofia Fimognari

Casey and Anne Harkins at the Chefs Long Table Luncheon 2025.

Charity luncheonPremiumBunbury Chef’s Long Table a success for 22nd year

The 22nd edition of the Chefs Long Table Luncheon in Bunbury was a success at the weekend with donations set to help a range of not-for-profit South West organisations. 

Sofia Fimognari

Ford at Petstock adoption weekend 2025.

Purr-fect petsPremiumPet adoption weekend full of rescue dog and cat cuddles

Pet adoption month wrapped up at the weekend with Treendale and Bunbury Petstock stores showcasing cuddly pets in search of new homes. 

Sofia Fimognari

Several charges have been laid over a string of alleged stealing offences.

Alleged theftsPremiumBunbury residents hit with string of alleged thefts

The Bunbury and surrounding regions have been hit by a string of alleged thefts last week from multiple accused offenders. 

Sofia Fimognari

Dress for Success WA volunteer Genevieve Hunter.

Dress for SuccessPremiumFree styling sessions for Bunbury and Busselton women

New clothes and new found confidence was on the menu for South West women as Dress for Success WA brought its outreach styling services back to Bunbury and Busselton

Sofia Fimognari

Concerned residents gathered to protest the proposed dumping of PFAS waste at the Banskia Road Tip.

Toxic WastePremiumCommunity uproar against toxic waste application in Dardanup

Dardanup residents have banded together to voice their concerns over an application to dump contaminated waste at the Banskia Road tip in Crooked Brook, roughly 3.5km from the town centre.

Ezra Kaye

Stirling Street Arts Centre manager Shelley Pike.

ArtPremiumStirling Street Arts Centre aims to ‘put Bunbury on the map’

Bunbury’s Stirling Street Arts Centre has big plans for 2025, with new workshops and two new events which are part of the organisation’s larger ambition to refocus and diversify their operations

Ezra Kaye

ALFA technical officer Jeff House, Todd Quartermaine, Russell Harding, Todd Fotheringhame and Robert Lawrence on the Feedlot Sheds and Shelters panel.

Lot FeedersPremiumThree lot feeders are taking shelter into their own hands

Three West Australian lot feeders took to the stage during last week’s Better Beef conference to discuss the challenges and benefits of building shelter for their cattle. 

Craig Duncan and Ezra Kaye

Integro private wealth adviser Bryn Evans says having an exit plan is the best way to prepare a family for wealth transfer.

FinanceBetter Beef: Wealth transfer plan top priority for farmers

Keeping an eye on the exit can keep farming families out of financial hardship during takeovers, according to a regional financial advisor.

Craig Duncan

State prosecutor Jarrad Goold is running for Labor in Canning.

Federal election 2025PremiumLabor candidate Jarrad Goold starts Canning campaign

Labor’s candidate Jarrad Goold has started his Federal campaign with a $4m pledge for the Mandurah rec centre. 

Craig Duncan