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The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers.

COUNCIL PremiumSecond councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup

One more seat has been left empty in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers following a second resignation. 

Rose Patane

Peaches are now in season.

TASTE THE SWEET LIFEPremiumSW Stone fruits on show in Perth

Stone fruits from the South West will be on show in Perth as city slickers get a taste of local produce, including the freshest locally grown peaches and nectarines.

Amber Lilley

TIN MINING AT GREENBUSHES. OCT 1940.

St Barbara’s DayPremiumGreenbushes to honour lives lost in mining industry

The town of Greenbushes will take a moment to honour lives lost in mining industry this St Barbara’s Day.

Craig Duncan

The town of Walpole has won the Tidy Towns Environmental Education Award

WALPOLE WINNERSPremiumWalpole wins big in Tidy Towns awards

Walpole has been named the top town in the Evironmental Education category in the 2025 State award for Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Manjimup Christmas tree brings festive joy to the community.

Christmas Spirit PremiumTree-mendous news as town Christmas tree assembled

The holiday season in Manjimup is officially unwrapped as 13.5m town Christmas tree is erected.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Fonty's Pool is 100 years old.

HISTORYPremiumIconic Fontys pool celebrates centenary

Fonty’s Pool has seen a century pass since its official opening to the public, creating memories for residents and travellers like.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

There was only one nomination for the shire’s community citizen of the year award.

Council PremiumLimited nominations for the community citizen of the year

Just one nomination was received for the top honour at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes’ 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, though it was supported by multiple nominees.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Minister Jarvis with volunteers and community members at the Greenbushes Discovery Centre.

Preserving historyPremiumGreenbushes Discovery Centre land grant to preserve heritage

The Greenbushes Discovery Centre has managed to secure close to $200,000 to preserve South West heritage last week during State Minister Jackie Jarvis’ visit to two government supported success stories.

Craig Duncan

Pemberton’s iconic Gloucester Tree has been closed since late 2023.

TourismPremiumRe-opening of iconic Gloucester Tree still unknown

The grand re-opening the South West’s beloved Gloucester Tree is still unknown with school holidays soon to kick off.

Craig Duncan

Club President Tyler Della Franca

BasketballPremiumPemberton Basketball Association sees major upgrades

A South West Basketball association is stepping into the new age, with major upgrades to their facilities.

Craig Duncan

Fletcher Milemtis races past the official’s box at Manjimup Speedway.

SpeedwayPremiumManjimup Speedway thrills at Saturday night race meeting

The Manjimup speedway raced into action last Saturday night, thrilling speedway enthusiasts from across the State. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Pemberton's now ‘out of action’ Electric Vehicle Charging Station.

PowerPremiumPemberton’s EV charger has seemingly ‘run out of charge’

Pemberton’s electric vehicle charger has run out of charge after a catastrophic malfunction — with a $51,000 price tag to replace it. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Jamon MacDonald is bowled by Samuel Vellios at Northcliffe Cricket Ground.

CricketPremiumForestry have a convincing win over Northcliffe on Sunday

Forestry have reinforced their second-place ladder position with a convincing win over Northcliffe on Sunday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Fire destroyed the asbestos-ridden Pemberton Mill in December 2022.

Pemberton MillPremiumFull remediation of mill set to cost ‘tens of millions’

Full remediation of the decrepit Pemberton Mill could cost tens of millions, with the Shire of Manjimup hoping the State Government will jump on board to help foot the bill. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Sue Edmonds, Beth Shorthouse, Jan Cockram and Graeme Cockram enjoying the Manjimup Luncheon.

Christmas SpiritPremiumSenior citizens enjoy Christmas luncheon in Manjimup

Manjimup senior citizens were afforded some early Christmas cheer last Sunday, enjoying a luncheon supported by members of the Apex men’s group. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Holly Bamess was a defensive super-star at the match.

BASKETBALLPremiumTitans pose real threat against Vixens

Vixens narrowly avoid upset with a one-point win at the Manjimup Indoor Sports Pavilion against relentless Titans.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

About 100 people climbed to the summit of Mount Clare last Saturday to protest the proposed prescribed burning of red tingle trees.

Heated debatePremiumFired-up protesters oppose prescribed red tingle burning

Fired-up conservationists gathered at the summit of Mount Clare outside Walpole at the weekend to protest the proposed burning of red tingle trees in the South West.

Craig Duncan

Services Australia has opened support for new students.

EducationPremiumServices Australia offers support for regional students

As the school year comes to a close, Services Australia is reminding students from regional areas planning to move to study that help is on hand. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Bunbury Senior High School were a grant recipient in the third round of the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities program.

SPORTPremiumRound three grant recipients announced

More than $1.4 million will be shared across public schools and local sporting clubs as part of the State Government’s $10 million Community Use of School Sporting Facilities program. 

Rose Patane

Rex Rees chainsaw racing at the Deanmill Workers Club

WoodchoppingPremiumDeanmill Workers Club host Woodchopping competition

Woodchopping competition at Deanmill workers club a cut above the rest.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Playwright John Aitken

LOCAL HISTORYPremiumNannup Oral History Project wraps up five-week podcast

The Shire of Nannup has invested in preserving the towns history, producing a podcast which shares the voices and stories that make Nannup unique. 

Will Corbett

Hundreds flocked to the showgrounds for the Bridgetown Show.

Bridgetown ShowBridgetown show a wild success despite rainy forecast

Bridgetown Agricultural Show battles rain, hail and shine at the Bridgetown Showgrounds on Saturday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Giant Tingle Tree in Walpole, a feature of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival

HERITAGEPremiumSouth West festival wins at state awards

The Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival has taken out top prize at the the 2025 Western Australian Heritage Awards.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Troy Maddern chainsaw racing at the Deanmill Workers Club woodchopping competition.

WoodchoppingPremiumDeanmill Workers Club woodchopping competition results

The Deanmill woodchopping competition axe-ceded expectations over the weekend.

Serian Lockwood-Jones