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Seven South West shires have agreed to an FPC community funding deal.

RATE RACEPremiumCommunity initiative support on the cards with new deal

The Forest Products Commission and the Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils have reached a deal which will see sponsorship funding replace the payment of ordinary rates. 

Will Corbett

The Bibbulmun Track traverses Mandalay Beach near Walpole.

Tourism AwardsPemberton and Walpole in running for WA’s tiny tourism town

Two lower South West destinations are again in the spotlight, with Pemberton and Walpole named finalists in the tiny tourism town category of the 2026 7News Top Tourism Town Awards. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

458 riders took part in the Pemberton leg of the 2021 WA Gravity Enduro race.

MOUNTAIN BIKINGPremiumEnduro riders will tackle Nannup’s Tank 7 over Anzac weekend

Hundreds of mountain bike riders are expected to descend on the region this Anzac long weekend for a major gravity enduro event at the renowned Tank 7 Mountain Bike Park. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Police are investigating reports of dangerous activity on e-rideables in Jurien Bay and Cervantes.

E-rideablesPremiumPolice investigate off-road motorbikes and e-scooters

Jurien Bay police have called for the community to help their investigation into dangerous use of e-rideables and off-road motorbikes. 

Sally Q Davies

MLG Oz acting chief executive Mark Hatfield.

More workPremiumMLG Oz picks up more contracts

Kalgoorlie-Boulder mining services firm MLG Oz will continue operating at the Gruyere gold mine for the next five years and has also picked up work with Northern Star Resources.

Neil Watkinson

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA 2026 Surface Mine Emergency Rescue Competition will take place at Hannans North Tourist MIne in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on May 2 and 3.

Testing timePremiumMine site emergency response competition open to public

The public will get a rare opportunity to witness the skill and effort of minesite emergency responders when the 2026 Surface Mine Emergency Rescue Competition takes place in Kalgoorlie-Boulder next month.

Neil Watkinson

WA Limited Sprintcars champion Joel Ettridge.

MotorsportPremiumEttridge crowned WA Limited Sprintcars champion in Geraldton

Geraldton City Speedway saw a new State champion crowned over the weekend as the WA Limited Sprintcars series descended upon the Mid West for two action-packed nights of dirt racing.

Rebecca Ruthven

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Government boostPremium$31.8m boost to support WA’s foster and family carers

The Cook Government is set to deliver a $6.9 million package for regional WA foster and family carers, as part of a $31.8 million investment. 

Sienna Seychell

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & justicePremiumMan denied bail for alleged choke and wrench assaults

A man who allegedly held his partner on the ground by her throat and hit her with a wrench — all while breaching protective bail conditions — has been denied bail.

Isabella Davis

David Lawrence with his 1940s National Resonator, Peter Grayling with his 1919 mandolin, Mayuka Juber, Bill Lawrie and Rod Vervest with his 1935-36 dobro.

MUSICPremiumMusic Roadshow rolls into Bridgetown this weekend

Bridgetown will host an evening of music tradition when the Country Blues, Ragtime and Vintage Jazz Roadshow visits the Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant this Sunday

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Harry Lynham, 8, enjoys free surfing lessons with Ocean Heroes volunteer Lea Matti at Esperance’s Twilight Beach.

Surf weekendPremiumEsperance Ocean Heroes surf session breaks record

A record 60 young people living with autism hit the surf last month at the Ocean Heroes annual free surf weekend at Esperance’s Twilight Beach

Isabella Davis

Allen Griechen with WA Men’s netball assistant coach Kelly Eastough.

NetballPremiumGriechen stars in WA season opener at men’s nationals comp

Geraldton netballer Allen Griechen has etched his name in WA men’s netball history following his outstanding performance in the opening match of the Australian Men’s and Mixed National Championships. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Riders from the 2026 Hawaiian Ride for Youth visited Manjimup’s new headspace centre.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTHPremiumHawaiian Ride for youth mental health visits Manjimup

On Wednesday, March 25, riders from the 2026 Hawaiian Ride for Youth visited Manjimup’s new headspace centre, marking an important stop in their journey supporting youth mental health.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Fletcher Milentis races past the officials’ box at Manjimup Speedway in 2025.

SpeedwayPremiumManjimup Speedway hosts seasons final race this weekend

One of the biggest Production Sedan events ever staged in Western Australia is set to roar into life this weekend with the inaugural Timber Town Throwndown taking over the Manjimup Speedway. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor Ric Halse.

Ric HalsePremiumVocal councillor will continue to ask questions

The top-polling councillor at last year’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder council election has not been shy in speaking up during in his first six months around the table, and he says he has no intentions of stopping. 

Tegan Guthrie

The Manjimup Rea Park and Collier Street Redevelopment has achieved significant acclaim, being named a finalist in the WA Cricket Community Facility Project of the Year category.

CouncilPremiumManjimup council backs next stage of Rea Park redevelopment

The Shire of Manjimup has unanimously supported moving forward with the next stage of the Rea Park and Collier Street redevelopment. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Lower South West Football League premiers Deanmill.

FootballPremiumDeanmill starting from scratch with fresh face at the helm

It’s a new era starting in 2026 for Deanmill with Dave Rawson taking over the league side after a successful tenure under former coach David Fall.

Jack Penniment

Zana Ali Qadir Siyan and Tandin Phurpa are accused of being a part an illegal tobacco operation at the Act Convenience and Groceries Store in Katanning.

COURTPremiumAlleged illegal tobacco operation accused to fight charges

Two co-accused alleged to have a hand in Katanning’s main street convenience store illegal tobacco operation that was uncovered in a police raid last year, will fight the charges. 

Hannah Whitehead

Nationals leader Matt Canavan has used his first National Press Club address to pitch what he called an “economic revolution” for Australia, declaring the nation must scrap net zero, rebuild manufacturing and “make things again”. Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

NEWS‘Patriot agenda’: Nats leader’s plan for Aus

Newly-minted Nationals leader Matt Canavan will use his National Press Club debut to outline a “revolution” for Australia – including a “patriot agenda” for economic revival.

Andrew Hedgman

TWU National Secretary Michael Kaine will address the Fair Work Commission tomorrow on the emergency fuel crisis facing truck drivers and small transport businesses. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

NEWS‘Weeks away’: Truckers’ grim fuel warning

Trucking businesses have issued a dire warning they are close to shutting down, as a major industry body calls for urgent intervention from the Fair Work Commission.

Andrew Hedgman

A dive at Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone, some of the damage caused by cyclone Narelle in Exmouth and Exmouth Surf Centre co-owner Tom Powell.

Cyclone aftermathPremiumTourism ‘starting block’ takes hit post-cyclone

With the Easter long weekend having come and gone, concerns are circling for the popular coastal community as it enters its crucial tourism season. 

Imogen Wilson & Cain Andrews

Turtle hatchlings that washed up during cyclone Narelle, DBCA volunteers working to clean up the Ningaloo coast and DBCA has reopened the Ningaloo Marine Park.

Cyclone aftermathPremiumCyclone-ravaged reef, wildlife showing signs of resilience

After the devastation of tropical cyclone Narelle, the Coral Bay and Exmouth communities have come together to restore the coastal gem of Ningaloo Reef and its diverse wildlife. 

Imogen Wilson

Tricia and Scott Clarke outside their store, Telomac Tackle and Camping in Carnarvon, Premier Roger Cook in Carnarvon last week and SES volunteers travelling by helicopter to assist station owners.

Cyclone NarelleCarnarvon and Shark Bay open to travellers after Narelle

Almost two weeks on from Cyclone Narelle, Carnarvon and Shark Bay are welcoming visitors as Exmouth still recovers from the devastating storm. 

Sally Q Davies

A strong crowd was put off by the chilly conditions for the Wellington & Reeves Albany Community Cup day.

Cup fever PremiumIN PICTURES: Colour on show at Albany’s Easter Sunday races

Percy Spencer Racecourse was the place to be on Easter Sunday as hundreds of dolled-up punters flooded the venue for the Wellington & Reeves Albany Community Cup

Melissa Sheil