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  1. PEMBERTON POOLPremiumCommunity raises funds for Pemberton Pool upgrades

  2. NOW SHOWING PremiumPemberton Arts Group celebrates 21st Spring Exhibition

  3. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONPremiumFirst specialised disability home in Manjimup

  4. No breakthroughPremiumManjimup man William Wadsworth still missing in Goldfields

  5. MICRO ABBATIOR Community-owned abattoirs in sights for Warren-Blackwood

HEALTHY FARMSPremiumBoyup Brook Preparing for Drought workshop

Boyup Brook farmers are invited to a drought preparation workshop to learn about the latest research for healthier farms and farm businesses.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Potential disruptionsPremiumWork begins on Bridgetown NBN upgrades

Those who rely on the Bridgetown South NBN fixed wireless tower for their internet services are being warned there could be potential disruptions as part of works to improve internet speeds.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Ban continuingPremiumGreenlip abalone fishing ban to stay in place this season

A ban on fishing for greenlip abalone between Busselton Jetty and Shoal Cape west of Esperance will continue this season amid a continuing need for stocks to recover in size.

Sean Van Der Wielen

BUSH TUCKERPremiumEdible native plants for food crops in the South West

A West Australian author who specialises in raising the profile of bush tucker around Western Australia has backed the idea the South West could create a whole new cropping industry. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Improving producePremiumResearch finds ways to improve avocado yields

A three-year trial at a Manjimup commercial avocado farm funded by DPIRD and Hort Innovation Australia has found strategic pruning can improve the consistency of fruit quality.

Sean Van Der Wielen

DEMENTIA AWARENESSPremiumBrain Hub to be held in Nannup and Bridgetown

Free Brain Hub sessions will be held in Bridgetown and Nannup next month to talk about the early signs of dementia all the way through to how to communicate with people living with dementia. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

BIRD LIFEPremiumPremiumNannup photographer uses passion to care for birds 

A Jalbarragup photographer is using his passion to share images of birds with environmental messages about what wildlife needs to survive in the South West. 

EYES ON YOUTH SERVICESPremiumPremiumBYA finalists in People’s Choice Award

Blackwood Youth Action has been nominated for the 7News People’s Choice Award in the WA Community Achievement Awards. 

LIFETIME RUNNERPremiumPremiumAge-old story of triumph for 80-year Nannup marathon runner

Nannup marathon runner Joe Twiss came in second the men’s 80+ age group category at the Abbott World Marathon Majors World Championships in Sydney, as part of the TCS Sydney Marathon, on September 15.

DROUGHT READINESSPremiumBridgetown community prepares for drought in South West

South West NRM have worked closely with the community to plan ahead of drought seasons — with a mission for drought “preparedness”.

Anjelica Smilovitis

ON THE ROAD PremiumSouth Summit to perform at the Blues at Bridgetown festival

South Summit will perform for the first time at the Blues at Bridgetown festival this year. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

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Perth school tells parents ‘delay smartphones, social media’

An elite Perth private boys’ school is urging parents to hold off giving their Year 7 sons a smartphone and to ban them from social media to protect them from online harm.

Bethany Hiatt

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REVEALED: Major twist in wild cocaine esky takedown case

Recent court developments have emerged regarding last year’s remarkable $137 million cocaine seizure off Albany’s coast.

Phil Hickey

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Jail for brutal pub attack that left dad fighting for life

A FIFO worker who left a father with a fractured skull and brain bleeds from a one-punch attack at a pub south of Perth has been sentenced to more than two years’ imprisonment.

Rebecca Le May

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Liberals promise to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000

First homebuyers look set to be targeted in the upcoming State election with the Liberal Party promising to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000 to win their votes.

Joe Spagnolo

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Courts & justicePremiumREVEALED: Financial woes of accused killer laid bare

The desperate financial woes of Andre Rebelo — the crypto trader and social media star accused of killing his mother for money — have been laid bare for the jury who will decide his fate.

Tim Clarke

Crime PremiumBaldivis fatal crash drug driver claims she was side-swiped

Evie Butterworth, who killed Abbey Rose Sheriff in a high-speed drug-fuelled crash, has rocked WA’s Supreme Court with bombshell claims the victim side-swiped her car.

Rebecca Le May

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumShock diet of ‘starved’ Floreat teen revealed in court

Details regarding the diet consumed by the teenager whose parents allegedly starved her have been revealed in court with the doctor who first examined her telling the jury it was ‘grossly inadequate’.

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PremiumWA cricket council allows convicted rapist to play in Perth

The WA District Cricket Council has resisted backlash and allowed Alex Hepburn to play in the State’s top league despite the former prodigy being banned from cricket in the UK after he raped a woman.

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PremiumANF question hospital security after man fired gun inside

Australian Nurses Federation WA secretary Romina Raschilla has raised concerns over how the man was able to bring a weapon into the hospital. 

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PropertyCommentsPremiumDenmark estate hits the market ... but will keep the wine

The Castelli Group is selling its five-star winery and restaurant set on 55ha of land in Denmark to focus on its core property business.

Kim Macdonald

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumWA mum faces meth trafficking charges after vehicle stop

A mother of six will remain behind bars after 84g of methylamphetamine was allegedly located in her car during a vehicle stop in Geraldton last week.

Jessica Moroney

Square MetresPremiumSQM: Cray-zy plan excludes depot in Lancelin

Lancelin is the haven for western rock lobsters, but new plans have turfed the town’s only cray depot from the beachfront.

Kim Macdonald

Pemberton MillPremiumPremiumPemberton CCI president wants answers on plans for mill site

Pemberton CCI president Paul Omodei said he’s planning on contacting Premier Roger Cook to get the State Government to give the Pemberton community clarity on the site’s future.

FootballPremiumPremiumBridgetown product Craven to be retained by Lions

Bridgetown product Darcy Craven has earned another year with reigning AFL premiers Brisbane, with the small forward to be retained for the 2025 season.

Protecting the environmentPremiumPremiumPemberton tour company to host 11th beach clean-up

Pemberton Discovery Tours is preparing for its 11th Yeagerup Beach clean-up eco-adventure, which will take people to the South West location on November 17.

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Debate settledCommentsLevi boss settles debate on how often you should wash jeans

For most pieces of clothing, it’s clear they should be washed after a few wears. But jeans can be more divisive, with some even saying to never wash them.

Sophie Kiderlin

CNBC newsLithium still the way to go as automakers mull alternatives

The push to commercialise solid-state batteries for electric vehicles is well underway, but analysts say auto giants could be on the cusp of turning to a different kind of transformative science.

Sam Meredith

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumGoogle goes nuclear as data centre power demand surges

Tech companies are increasingly backing in nuclear energy to meet the growing power demands of data centres.

Pippa Stevens

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Metaverse showing signs of life, but it’s not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through smart glasses.

Salvador Rodriguez and Jonathan Vanian

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WeatherSweltering heat to sweep parts of Australia

Aussies are being given their first taste of summer, as a sweltering heatwave sweeps through the country this week, with some areas tipped to exceed 40 degrees.

Alexandra Feiam

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Lotterywest grant to get homeless heroes off Perth streets

Afghanistan war widow Kylie Russell is a big step closer to winning her three-year battle to secure funding for emergency accommodation for at-risk veterans in WA.

Jessica Page

WA NewsCommentsCommentsAustralia’s Halloween craze a major boon for WA businesses

From trick-or-treating to themed parties, West Australians are embracing the Halloween spirit, and costumes, decorations, and candy are driving significant retail growth.

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PremiumDomestic violence breaches soaring with one every 44 minutes

WA’s domestic violence crisis continues to escalate, with orders designed to protect families breached by a thug every 44 minutes on average this year. 

Local governmentGarden Island Highway debate derailed by talks of war

Debate around the Garden Island Highway turned to talks of war at the recent Rockingham council meeting. 

Local governmentCommentsPremiumSouthern suburbs council rubber stamps ‘racist’ street name

At its latest meeting, a the council voted against using one innocuous street name while approving another that could send you to prison overseas.  

Rachel Fenner