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Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesTributes flow for ‘kind, happy’ boy after motorbike tragedy

Tributes have flowed for 14-year-old Brodie McFarlane, who tragically died from a motorbike accident in Manjimup.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Brodie McFarlane, 14, had a passion for the outdoors.

MANJIMUP WINNERYoung Manjimup farmer 2024 WA Rural Ambassador

Anjelica Smilovitis

HEALTHY FARMSBoyup 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 disruptionsWork 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 continuingGreenlip 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 TUCKEREdible 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 produceResearch 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

FUNDING BOOST Nannup Music Festival to mentor Indigenous artists

The Nannup Music Festival has been given a boost with $185,000 in State Government funding allocated to the annual event.

Claudette Rizzi

log chop event Log chopping, hot sawing affair at Deanmill Workers Club

It was a thrilling day of log chopping and sawing at the Deanmill Workers Club on Saturday, with more than 500 people turning out to see the action.

NANNUP WA GEOPARKNannup WA Geopark to launch ‘active’ UNESCO project

Nannup WA Geopark is set to launch the first phase of its UNESCO project, with the Geopark officially active.

150 YEARS OF TROUT HISTORYWarren-Blackwood region feature in new trout book

A new book about the history of freshwater angling in Western Australia features the Warren-Blackwood region as one of the largest chapters.

Remembrance Day 2024Manjimup War Memorial to host Remembrance Day service

Manjimup RSL members are putting the final preparations in for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony, set to give the community a chance to pay their respects.

Oliver Lane

Soil healthSW farmer sees positive result of land rejuvenation project

A South West cattle farmer is calling on more of the industry to get involved in a land rehydration initiative aiming to rejuvenate 2.5 million hectares Australia-wide.

Oliver Lane

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Man allegedly grabbed axe after crashing into Perth school

A man crashed into a Perth school’s wall before allegedly threatening good Samaritans with an axe and forcing teachers into action.

Claire Sadler

Must-readFive-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention?

Adrian Rauso

EnergyBEN HARVEY: Gina’s MinRes deal a threat to her rival Twiggy

She didn’t blink yesterday when she paid more than $1 billion for the oil and gas assets owned by fellow rich lister Chris Ellison — a transaction that brings us back to her rivalry with Forrest.

Ben Harvey

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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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US electionDonald Trump’s victory speech in full

Donald Trump has won the US election, becoming the 47th President of the United States. Here is his victory speech in full, including short speeches by JD Vance and Dana White.

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Courts & crimeOne-punch accused in court as victim fights for life

A man accused of a one-punch attack outside a Hillarys restaurant on Melbourne Cup day — which has left the victim fighting for life in hospital — has appeared in court.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticeFloreat teen’s dad had ‘no concerns’ about health, weight

The father of a teenage ballerina taken into the care of the State after withering on an organic vegan diet didn’t have any concerns about her weight when others were raising the alarm.

Courts & JusticeAccused WA teacher denies offences, ‘regrets’ behaviour

An ex-teacher who admitted to inappropriately touching a student has told his trial he has ‘never regretted something more’ in his entire life than the ‘choices’ he made and his behaviour with the teenager.

courts & justiceAccused killer filmed lying to cops over insurance frauds

Andre Rebelo repeatedly told police he knew nothing about life insurance policies taken out for his mother just before she was murdered in her Bicton home.

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Cold caseCops head to Collie streets in hope of thawing cold case

WA Police have taken to the streets of Collie in the hopes of cracking open the cold case of Lisa Mott, who went missing as a 12-year-old girl in the town more than four decades ago.

Oliver Lane

Collie River Foreshore restoration given the go-ahead

Works to revitalise the Collie River foreshore will get into full swing after successful funding for the 18-month project was approved.

Holly Prentice

Posties in danger Bunbury one of WA’s hotspots for dog attacks on posties

Australia Post has urged councils to enforce stricter rules on pet owners after it was revealed Bunbury had one of the highest amounts of dog attacks on posties in the State.

Holly Prentice

Vale Vale Phyllis Barnes OAM, beloved Bunbury historian

A beloved Bunbury historian, author, and Order Of Australia medial recipient has passed away.

More information neededCouncil’s acknowledgement of country update delayed

A South West council has deferred its update of its welcome to country and acknowledgement of country policy amid concerns it is not inclusive enough.

FootballAFL in Bunbury: Hosting big name games ‘unbelievable’

Excitement is building over the prospect of Bunbury’s newly-redeveloped Hands Oval staging AFL games from next year, with both the City of Bunbury and South West Football League expressing delight.

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CNBC news30 essential rules to live by for those who want no regrets

If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don’t need lasers or freezers. There’s a lot you can do today at little to no cost that will extend your life and increase your happiness.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBC newsKindergartens become care homes in demographic crisis

Plagued by shrinking birth rates and a rapidly ageing population, tens of thousands of Chinese kindergartens have scaled back operations, closed down entirely or pivoted industries to survive.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsChina’s industrial profits plunge

China’s industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsWhy Maccas is holding the onions on Quarter Pounders

The famed burger is back on sale in the US as authorities investigate the source of an outbreak of a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Amelia Lucas

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Police hunt for knifeman after cleaner savagely attacked

Detectives are continuing their hunt for a knifeman in WA’s Great Southern after a man was attacked while cleaning a toilet block.

CrimeMan charged over ‘indecent bus assault’ on woman

A man has been charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a woman on a Transperth bus.

Caleb Runciman

Courts & justiceMan granted bail after terrifying sword rampage at shops

A man charged over a terrifying rampage in which he allegedly waved a samurai sword inside Karrinyup Shopping Centre has been granted bail.

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Up to $1k on offer as Labor’s gun buyback returns to WA

Labor has reopened its gun buyback for dealers and individual owners, despite rejecting previous calls to keep offering payments during the first round.

Urban planningREVEALED: Major plans to densify West Leederville precinct

A new era of high-rise development is taking shape across West Leederville ahead of a new precinct structure plan aiming to densify the area.

EducationEducation department admits temp classrooms affect learning

An Education Department bureaucrat has reportedly claimed the use of transportable classrooms in a school could result in ‘sub-optimal education’ for students.

Bethany Hiatt