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  1. state titlePremiumManjimup to host 2026 State Junior Speedway Title

  2. discover the artsPremiumBlackwood River Arts Trail returns in April

  3. COMMUNITY HEARDPremiumBridgetown concern as paving incomplete at new Telstra pit

  4. FootballLSWFL: Five fixtures to watch for 2025 season

  5. GUARD OF HONOURPremiumLast goodbyes with guard of honour for Bill Wadsworth

Manjimup’s CharCol Springs battled some adverse weather during the week starting on January 20.

HeatwavePremiumManjimup’s CharCol Springs hens suffer during heatwave

A South West egg farmer was hit hard by a heatwave in January, when record heat had an adverse effect on production levels.

Melissa Pedelty

Lisa Morey, Dianne Smith, Denice Nock, and Kerry DeCampo at the end of the ninth hole.

golfManjimup Country Club hosts annual Kristoffersson Cup

Michael Ramsey and Tina Potts were named the winners of the Kristoffersson Cup golf tournament over the weekend at the Manjimup Country Club.

Melissa Pedelty & Colin Muir

Forestry celebrate the first of the Bridgetown batters to fall, Josh Power (4).

cricketPremiumForestry chase down Bridgetown to secure the win

Forestry send a message to the Warren Blackwood Cricket Association that they’re in the competition to win, chasing down Bridgetown to secure a victory on Saturday.

Melissa Pedelty

Production Sedan Shootout podium Shane Whild, Kane McDiarmid, Drew Ogle, and Barry Rose.

speedwayPremiumDrew Ogle crowned Production Sedan Shootout champion

Manjimup’s Drew Ogle was crowned Production Sedan Shootout champion on his home turf at the weekend.

Melissa Pedelty

Renowned photographer John Austin delivered his presentation to a strong audience.

Knowledge sharingPremiumManjimup environment group launches new info sessions

In a bid to share its expertise, an environment group based in Manjimup has launched a series of low-cost information sessions, with the first landing on World Wetlands Day in early February.

Melissa Pedelty

Chris Gibbs from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative.

COUNTRY RESILIENCE PremiumCoMHAT Boyup Brook boosts community resilience

A Boyup Brook community event created a space for men and women to discuss mental health while learning cooking skills — with everyone coming together for a collective community dinner at Mayanup Hall.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Imperials Football Club league coach Matt Seymour.

meet the coachesPremiumPremiumMeet the league coaches for the 2025 footy season

Meet the league coaches for the 2025 Lower South West Football League season.

Vinny Russell of Rufous Whistler.

National tourPremiumPremiumMelbourne folk band Rufous Whistler to play in Bridgetown

A Melbourne folk artist is excited to bring their national tour to WA regional audiences and hopes to share the love in areas frequently overlooked.

Boyup Brook Pioneer Museum.

unearthedPremiumPremiumSouthern Forests & Valleys Heritage Festival announced

A two-week festival across 10 towns in the Lower South West has been announced, set to showcase the rich and diverse heritage of the region.

Kearnan College principal Lisa Gallin, picture with Matilda Nock, 7, Raymond (Ray) Walker, 15, Jayne-Lexie Dovaston, 7, James Cumming, 8, Year 4, Bentley Fontanini, 12, and Lyvia (Kelcey) Kariuki, 14.

new leadershipPremiumNew principal starts at Manjimup’s catholic co-ed school

Manjimup’s catholic co-educational school has welcomed a new principal during its centennial, Lisa Gallin

Melissa Pedelty

Owners of NewLeaf Orchard and The Wild Beyond Dean and Kate Baker.

now openPremiumManjimup cidery opens cellar door

A cidery in Manjimup has officially opened a long-anticipated cellar door at its orchard premises.

Melissa Pedelty

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Angelo and Rebecca Rossi.

ConstructionPremiumPandemic shake-out claims another top Perth builder

One of Australia’s best builders - Perth-based Ultimo - has gone under, blaming fallout from the pandemic era for its demise.

Kim Macdonald

Jaden Martinovich with his mum, fitness guru Kelly Martinovich.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPhoney drug deal murderer was ‘planned double-cross victim’

A young man who fatally stabbed a teen in a fake drug deal that went horribly wrong didn’t realise a mutual friend had set him up in a plot to steal his car.

Rebecca Le May

Kristopher Dean Sheppard, Andrew Whetu Haenga and James Patrick Fisher.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bikie riot to deliver ‘one of biggest trials in WA history’

A group of bikies who allegedly attacked rivals with pool cues, billiard balls and bar stools at a tavern south of Perth are set for one of the biggest trials the State has ever seen, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

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Hale headmaster Dean Dell’Oro used his latest school newsletter to question what message the show might send boys.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Hale headmaster links TV show to ‘boy bashing’

The headmaster of one of Perth’s most prestigious private boys schools used his latest school newsletter to question what message Netflix’s show Adolescence might send boys.

Kate Emery

Shares in Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources have more than halved over the past six months.

MiningCommentsPremiumMinRes, Chris Ellison face class action showdown

Mineral Resources and its founder Chris Ellison are facing a court showdown following a series of scandals that have cut the lithium and iron ore miner’s market value in half over the past six months.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

A man has died while on a rafting tour at Drysdale River National Park.

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The West Australian exclusive
Disaster and emergencyPremium
The West Australian exclusive
PremiumKayaker pinned against tree in rising waters ‘for days’

Details have emerged of two kayakers stranded in crocodile-infested waters, with one man pinned against a tree for ‘days’ as water rapidly rose around him.

Andre Rebelo with Insta-famous ex-partner Grace Piscopo. Inset: Mum Colleen.

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PremiumAndre Rebelo jailed for life for callous murder of mum

The self-declared crypto trader who killed his mother for her life insurance so he could keep up with the affluent lifestyle of his Insta-famous former partner will spend at least 25 years behind bars.

A high school maths teacher has had his teaching license stripped after speaking with one of his student’s about her sex life and showing his class a naked photo of he and his partner naked in bed. 

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMaths teacher disqualified after showing class naked photo

A 25-year-old high school teacher has been disqualified from teaching after asking one of his students about her sex life and showing his class a naked photo of him and his ‘friend’ naked in bed. 

Regional News

A prisoner was found unresponsive in their cell at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison on Wednesday.

WA newsPremiumDeath in custody at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison

A prisoner was found unresponsive in their cell on Wednesday afternoon.

Tegan Guthrie

Skimpy barmaid Cierra Stone pictured at The Recreation Hotel, Boulder.

Skimpy profile PremiumCierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’

Skimpy barmaid work has never felt like “dirty work” to Cierra Stone, who says the job has allowed her to live her “best life”.

Tegan Guthrie

Donald Trump has singled out Aussie beef in a long list of complaints against US trading partners. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump rails at Australia beef, imposes 10 per cent tariffs

Donald Trump has unveiled another round of tariffs on the goods of US allies and reserved some of his ire for Australian beef exports.

Ethan James and William Ton

Youth Focus launched the Care Navigation program at Captivate Capel.

Mental HealthPremiumPremiumNew program helps young people access mental health support

A new program aiming to help young people find mental health support has launched in Harvey and Capel. 

Payton Mongoo celebrated her 17th birthday on the weekend.

Birthday celebrationsPremiumPremiumAustralind girl celebrated by motorcycle crew

A young Australind girl, Payton Mongoo, had her day made when a convoy of 20 motorcyclists paraded out the front of her home to celebrate her 17th birthday on the weekend

Grants are available for projects to improve life in the Shire of Esperance.

Money availablePremiumPremiumApplications open for 2025 Esperance Ag Fund

Applications for Esperance community-focused projects can now be made through the Esperance Ag Fund.

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Art Prize opens opportunity for young artists
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Art Prize opens opportunity for young artists
PM’s critical minerals reserve takes WA Premier by surprise
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PM’s critical minerals reserve takes WA Premier by surprise
Eagles’ triple play as Gross, Brock and Davis to debut
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Eagles’ triple play as Gross, Brock and Davis to debut
Dutton’s $100m pitch to WA’s junior miners
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Dutton’s $100m pitch to WA’s junior miners
WA exporters ‘match fit’ to deal with Trump tariffs: Cook
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WA exporters ‘match fit’ to deal with Trump tariffs: Cook
Cierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’
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Cierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’
Where to try the viral egg coffee in Perth
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Where to try the viral egg coffee in Perth
Climate 200 backs Kate Hulett with $30k for Fremantle seat
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Climate 200 backs Kate Hulett with $30k for Fremantle seat
Ex-Eagle ‘fell out of love with footy’, but spark’s returned
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Ex-Eagle ‘fell out of love with footy’, but spark’s returned
‘You can’t win a flag like that’: The stat Freo must fix
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‘You can’t win a flag like that’: The stat Freo must fix

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

WA News

Cute little children drawing in kindergarten

EducationCommentsPremiumEducation assistants say more kids wearing nappies to school

More children are turning up to school wearing nappies, prompting education assistants to call for kindergartens and pre-primaries to be better equipped to help them cope with the influx.

Bethany Hiatt

After fighting fraud charges and being out on bail for years, Bret Silvey is now in custody awaiting sentencing.

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The West Australian exclusive
Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Elite sports culture blamed for ‘overambitious’ $71m fraud

The brother of best-selling WA author Craig Silvey fraudulently obtained a staggering sum from one of Perth’s biggest investment dynasties, Randal Humich and his father Ivan.

Rebecca Le May

Virginia Giuffre.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumAnother twist in Virginia Giuffre bus crash saga

The agent for Virginia Giuffre has added further claims after the 41-year-old told her social media followers she had just days to live after a bus crash.

Shane Clinch takes part in the Thriving Minds program at Rangeway Primary School.

WA NewsTelethon gets kids hands-on lessons on healthy eating

Vulnerable children in remote Western Australia are being given the skills to grow, harvest and cook nutritious food through a program aimed at reducing food insecurity for families affected by poverty.

Telethon beneficiary Quinn Crouch.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsHow WA’s Telethon generosity creates a chain of compassion

From the community, to hospitals, researchers and doctors, every ounce of support flows on to WA’s very special children and families who need a little extra help.

Rhianna Berry with her six-month-old son Lawrie.

TelethonTelethon backs crucial gestational diabetes research

A study that has been boosted thanks to Telethon funding is hoping to pave the way for improved testing and management of gestational diabetes that affects one in six pregnancies in Australia.

Claire Sadler

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