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

  2. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONPremiumFirst specialised disability home in Manjimup

  3. No breakthroughPremiumManjimup man William Wadsworth still missing in Goldfields

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

  5. HEALTHY FARMSPremiumBoyup Brook Preparing for Drought workshop

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

Old Vasse RoadPremiumShire of Manjimup to continue sealing project

The Shire of Manjimup will continue with plans to seal a section of Old Vasse Road, despite division during community consultation.

Daniel Hocking

WA NEWSPremiumBoy flown to Perth with serious injuries after bike crash

A 14-year-old boy has been flown to Perth with serious injuries after he crashed an off-road motorcycle in the South West overnight.

Caleb Runciman

Running PremiumPremiumPemby Trail Fest draws crowd

Trails, trees and community spirit bought the Pemby Trail Fest to life at the weekend with people travelling from across the State to take part in the annual running event.

AwardsPremiumPremiumBlackwood Youth Action WA Mental Health Awards finalists

Blackwood Youth Action are in the spotlight for the 2024 WA Mental Health Award finalists. 

BYA SPOTLIGHTPremiumPremiumFunding of over $420,000 to boost Blackwood Youth Action

WA Country Health Service South West will partner with Blackwood Youth Action with funding of more than $420,000 to deliver vital youth mental health services across the region.

FARMING SOLUTIONSPremiumSouth West meat industry seek ‘long-term’ kill spaces

WA Meat Industry Association held a meeting for those affected by the closure of the Dardenup Butchering Company custom kill service was held at the Dam in Denmark on October 8. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

MANJIMUP MARKET PremiumKeep the Manjimup Farmer Markets alive

Residents are calling on the community to keep the The Manjimup Farmers Market alive.

Anjelica Smilovitis

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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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Pipe saga worsens for West Aussies with flooded homes

Thousands of WA families can’t get ‘defective pipes’ ripped out of their homes quickly enough as insurers decline to renew policies on properties hit with repeated water bursts.

John Flint

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumTaxpayers cop eye-watering $40m bill in Nicheliving lifeline

Nicheliving's giving up its building license will relieve abandoned customers, but taxpayers will have to foot the $40 million bill, sparking anger.

Jessica Page

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Courts & JusticePremiumMum disapproved of accused murderer son’s ‘plastic’ life

The Perth mother allegedly killed by her crypto-trader son Andre Rebelo — had repeatedly voiced her dislike of his ‘plastic fantastic’ life with his glamorous influencer girlfriend.

Tim Clarke

Religion and BeliefPremiumPope Francis appoints new Bishop of Broome

The new Bishop of Broome will be the third man in recent years to lead the huge diocese which covers the Kimberley. 

courts & justicePremiumPremiumWoman’s ‘fantasy land’ version of de facto’s fatal stabbing

A jury has been urged to reject a woman’s account of how she fatally stabbed her partner during a meth-fuelled argument as ‘utterly preposterous nonsense’.

CrimePremiumPremiumMale nurse charged with assaulting Perth grandma in hospital

A male nurse has been charged with assaulting a grandmother at a Perth hospital, while a second hospital has apologised after she suffered two ‘avoidable’ falls within 24 hours. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumPolice investigating after man dies in Rockingham crash

A man has died after a motorcycle collided with a car in Rockingham on Sunday afternoon. 

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SOCIAL HOUSINGPremiumEight new social homes completed in Katanning, five to come

The State Government’s initiative to decrease homelessness and help vulnerable families in the Great Southern has received a significant boost with 13 new social houses in Katanning.

Hannah Whitehead

‘Fire and ice’PremiumDoors open at Kalgoorlie’s first sauna & cold plunge studio

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s first sauna and cold plunge studio has opened, offering locals the “fire and ice” experience with myriad health benefits. 

Anneke de Boer

AgriculturePremiumFarmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

Farmers' asking prices for their land are spooking potential buyers as the number of deals plummets almost 20 per cent in 12 months.

Callum Godde

Religion and BeliefPremiumPremiumPope Francis appoints new Bishop of Broome

The new Bishop of Broome will be the third man in recent years to lead the huge diocese which covers the Kimberley. 

Local governmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPremier slams WA council for COVID vax scaremongering

Roger Cook says Port Hedland council has gone ‘off the rails’ after passing a motion concerning contamination of COVID vaccines, which world health authorities debunked.

Oceans to OutbackPremiumPremiumKarratha youth fundraise for Oceans to Outback

Bored over the school holidays, 17-year-old Steven Gadia was looking to put his free time to good use and decided to rally his mates for Oceans to Outback, a fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumHow a 42yo turned 20-hour days into a $3b-a-year empire

You might call me a ‘rebel without a cause,’ says Grab co-found Anthony Tan said. But I was on a mission to create something that could be ‘a force for good’.

Ernestine Siu

CNBC newsCould China’s stimulus be a boost for Nike and Starbucks?

Economic stimulus in China could also be a shot in the arm for Nike and Starbucks, two major brands trying to orchestrate their own turnarounds.

Jesse Pound

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s laughing now? Joker sequel pulls in half of first film

Joker: Folie a Deux stumbled to just $US40 million ($58.7m) in US domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend, a far cry from the $US96.2m its predecessor brought in during its debut in 2019.

Sarah Whitten

CNBC newsCommentsOil spikes on Biden comments on risk of Israel retaliation

A strike by Israel against Iran could raise fears of a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and add a significant price risk premium.

Spencer Kimball

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ParentingUrgent warning for popular baby cot

A popular cot has been recalled on urgent safety fears, with babies at risk of injury or death.

Duncan Evans

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For WA to be renewables leader, Labor must rip off Band-aid

Labor should rip the climate Band-aid off, instead of delaying the pain. Then give the industry the means to get on with it.

Jessica Page

TelethonCommentsCommentsWA study hits major milestone with 10,000th baby participant

One of Australia’s biggest and most unique child studies - based here in WA - reached a major milestone this month when it welcomed its 10,000th baby participant.

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PremiumEating disorder clinic closer to Mandurah site on the cards

A long-awaited WA eating disorder clinic is a step closer as development is set to begin in Mandurah, with a site set to go to tender this month.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTroubled Port Rockingham marina back on the agenda

A Liberal candidate has resurrected plans for a marina in Rockingham that would include tourist attractions, two jetties, accommodation and more than 490 boat pens. 

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Henderson plan locked in to drive WA’s shipbuilding future

Tens of billions of dollars will be poured into Henderson shipyard to create a new defence precinct capable of building modern naval ships and maintaining Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.

Katina Curtis and Jessica Page