The roar of nearly 200 motorcycles rolled across the South West at the weekend as riders united for the annual Black Dog Ride from Busselton to Dardanup.
Madelin Hayes
Health professionals from across the South West have been recognised for their dedication to delivering regional health care at this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
Manjimup Shire President Donelle Buegge has not ruled out the possibility of amalgamating with neighbouring shires, though said it would have to take a considered approach.
Will Corbett
The 2026 Southern Forests Campdraft delivered another fantastic weekend of competition, horsemanship and community spirit.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
Comets continued their dominance over the Manjimup Basketball Association senior women A grade in last weeks qualifying final while Titans cause an upset in the elimination final.
Jack Penniment
First week of finals in Manjimup Basketball Association senior men A grade competition saw tough contests and momentum swings.
A Bridgetown wildlife group has received a mega funding boost to help care for injured kangaroos.
Bridgetown’s long-serving doctor Sarah Youngson has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to rural healthcare, receiving the community health professional of the year award.
The cattle competition at the 2026 Warren District Agriculutral Show drew strong support with 32 entries across the led and unled sections.
Road trains are now permitted to carry heavier loads into regional Western Australia, a move expected to improve the supply of diesel, petrol and fertiliser to farmers in need.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club will open its latest production this Friday night, inviting the community to enjoy an evening of short theatre.
A striking new mural, more than a year in the making, will be officially unveiled in Pemberton this weekend.
Walpole celebrity Mike Filby was presented with a special commemorative Governor’s medallion during the Governor of Western Australia’s visit to the region last week
A Pemberton volunteer has been recognised as one of the best youth emergency services instructors in Western Australia, receiving a major honour at the State Awards ceremony at Optus Stadium last week.
More than 3000 people flocked to the Manjimup Showgrounds for the 109th Warren District Agricultural Show.
The town of Greenbushes has found itself on the global film map with filming underway for Breakers, the first Netflix series ever to be filmed in Western Australia.
A century after Zinnecker Garage first helped motorists on their journey, the site continues its legacy by welcoming travellers and supporting the next generation of vehicles.
Rural Health West will host a free community education session in Manjimup later this months aimed at improving awareness and understanding of concussions.
Hot off the success of its inaugural Oral History Project, a South West shire is calling on community members who want to tell their story for the second round of storytelling.
Craig Duncan
Staff at a South West shire could be benefiting from a more balanced work week, with councillors unanimously backing a four-day work week for their administration staff.
The Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway delivered an action-packed night of racing on Saturday, with drivers competing across five divisions, including the headline BGR Street Stock Stampede.
Harness racing will return to Bridgetown later this month, with the Bridgetown Harness Racing Autumn Carnival set to kick off at the Bridgetown Greater Sports Ground on Sunday March 22.
Women from across the South West stepped into the world of emergency services on Sunday, taking part in an International Women’s Day bushfire brigade experience in Beerlerup.
After four years in the finals wildness at the bottom of the table Manjimup Tigers have got on the recruiting train to shoot back up the Lower South West Football League ladder.
