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  1. WAR ON WASTE PremiumSouth West councillor shedding a light on waste

  2. Boyup Brook AwardsPremiumBoyup Brook honours Suzanne White with freeman title

  3. HousingPremiumSnapshot reveals no affordable rentals in Southern Forests

  4. Yarning CirclePremiumCommunity gathers in Manijmup for Yarning Circle opening

  5. Trails PremiumLocals invited to shape Southern Forests trails

The Bridgetown Big4 Holiday park.

Fuel CrisisPremiumFuel prices bite, but Southern Forests tourism holds strong

Rising fuel costs raised fears for Easter tourism in regional WA, but some Southern Forests operators report resilience, and even opportunity, during the holiday period.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Manjimup Repertory Theatre is known throughout the community for their engaging productions.

TheatrePremiumMay-hem! returns to Manjimup Repertory Theatre

The Manjimup Repertory Club is set to bring the stage to life once again, with its much-loved More May-hem! performance returning for one weekend only this May. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Bridgetown Club, which was founded 80 years ago.

Bridgetown Club PremiumBridgetown Club celebrates 80 years with community open day

A landmark institution is set to commemorate an impressive 80 years of history later this month, with the Bridgetown Club opening its doors for an anniversary open day celebration. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Fire destroyed the asbestos-ridden Pemberton Mill in December 2022.

Pemberton MillPremiumPemberton Mill site redevelopment takes step forward

A long-awaited push to unlock the future of the Pemberton Mill site has taken another step forward, with the Shire of Manjimup continuing to advocate for joint planning of the strategic town-centre land. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Workers at the WAPRES Diamond Bio Hub outside of Manjimup.

Diamond MillPremiumWAPRES marks half-century in Manjimup timber industry

WA Plantation Resources is marking 50 years of operations at its Diamond facility, celebrating what the company says has been a long-running contribution to Manjimup’s timber industry. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Pemberton’s iconic Gloucester Tree has been closed since late 2023, with the long-awaited reopening promised for next weekend.

Gloucester TreePremiumGloucester tree to reopen in time for school holidays

The iconic Gloucester Tree will reopen to climbers next weekend, marking a major milestone for one of the Southern Forests’ best-known tourism attractions. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The grants will aim to support projects reducing waste, improving recycling and developing long-term behaviours preserving the environment.

REDUCE AND RECYCLE PremiumPremiumSouth West schools share in WasteSorted School grants

Schools in the South West have secured funding from the State Government as part of the WasteSorted Schools Grants, supporting projects aiming to reduce waste and improve recycling. 

Augusta Volunteer Marine Rescue.

MARINE RESCUEPremiumPremiumMarine commander recounts gruelling Windy Harbour operation

A rescue mission involving a coordinated effort to assist a sole diabetic passenger while stranded at sea has landed two South West volunteer marine rescue service an award nomination.

The Oh Deer group is holding Christmas in July wooden reindeer workshops at the Greenbushes CRC.

Xmas cheerPremiumPremiumReindeer workshops to bring Christmas cheer in July

The Oh Deer Bridgetown-Greenbushes team will return next month to help residents get into the festive spirit early, with Christmas in July wooden reindeer workshops.

She is Strong will be performed in Balingup on June 18 and 19.

ArtPremiumBACH brings winter arts program to Balingup

The Balingup Arts and Cultural Hub is set to bring a lively winter program to the historic Balingup Town Hall, with a series of performances, workshops and community events planned for the coming weeks. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

DPIRD research scientist Rachelle Johnstone has encouraged avocado growers and supply chain businesses to register for the upcoming WA Avocado Grower Regional Forum.

AvocadoPremiumAvocado growers to gather in Manjimup for regional forum

Avocado growers and supply chain businesses will gather in Manjimup next week for a regional forum aimed at supporting the growth of WA’s expanding avocado industry. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

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Yeah the Boys author Holden Sheppard pictured with Steve Pennells.

TVCommentsPremiumPerth’s gay AFL drama secures global TV audience

In a massive coup for the local screen industry, WA-based production company Deadset Pictures has secured the screen rights to Yeah the Boys.

Caitlin Vinci

City of South Perth council building

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumThree councillors suddenly quit South Perth over budget fury

The South Perth City council is staring down the barrel of a mass exodus following three resignations in 72 hours, plunging another local government into chaos. 

Jessica Evensen

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham has opened up about his life as a violent bikie before finding a path to peace.

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The West Australian exclusive
The dark childhood secret behind ex-bikie’s life of crime

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham, the bullet-riddled bikie left for dead with his tattoos burnt off outside Rockingham Hospital after a falling out with his gang, is taking his first steps on the road to redemption.

Ben Harvey

Heartfelt tributes are continuing to flow for Perth teenager Adam Varone after his death following an off-road buggy crash in the Wheatbelt. 

WA NEWSPremium‘Forever missed’: Tributes flow for teen killed in crash

Heartfelt tributes are continuing to flow for Perth teenager Adam Varone after his death following an off-road buggy crash in the Wheatbelt.

Caleb Runciman

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The City of Stirling is investigating a Nollamara backyard development.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPerth neighbours claim granny flat approval gone too far

The City of Stirling is investigating a backyard development after concerns a single granny flat approval has led to what neighbours describe as an ‘accommodation village’ in a residential street.

Liam Murphy

Andy Karl (centre) as the title character in the Australian production of Beetlejuice The Musical.

EntertainmentPopular musical suddenly axed, all Perth shows cancelled

The decision has been made midway through an Australian tour.

Allanah Sciberras

City of South Perth council building

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThree councillors suddenly quit South Perth over budget fury

The South Perth City council is staring down the barrel of a mass exodus following three resignations in 72 hours, plunging another local government into chaos. 

Yeah the Boys author Holden Sheppard pictured with Steve Pennells.

TVCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth’s gay AFL drama secures global TV audience

In a massive coup for the local screen industry, WA-based production company Deadset Pictures has secured the screen rights to Yeah the Boys.

Gary Wilson Kempton Gillespie leaves court after being sentenced for assaulting Michael Sherry, pictured right.

courtsPremiumPremiumBoddington man fined for ‘scuffle’ with former close friend

A Boddington man accused of assaulting his former friend and leaving him hospitalised with staples in his head has been fined, pleading guilty to a downgraded account of the ugly incident that occurred in 2025.

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Albany Farm Fresh Eggs farmer Colin Ford.

Countryman NewsVideoCommentsPremiumSecond WA poultry producer closes farm doors amid bird flu

The Great Southern chicken producer will continue supplying eggs despite closing its farm doors.

Georgia Campion

A change in WA legislation will prevent councils charging rates on “miscellaneous licences” on crown land

Local Government PremiumBill passed to overturn Supreme Court mining rates decision

The WA Government has passed legislation overturning a Supreme Court decision that allowed councils to rate miscellaneous licences, leaving regional communities to work through the financial implications.

Cain Andrews

The best surfers in the world took to the surf today for day one of the ASP Margaret River Pro: Kelly Slater said he would rather be surfing at Box, pictured, instead of Main Break. Pic: Michael Wilson, WA News, 2nd April 2014.

SharksCommentsShark alert after detector fails at popular WA beach

Beachgoers and surfers have been warned to take extra care at one of WA’s most popular surf breaks after a fault knocked out part of the shark detection network.

Troy de Ruyter

A second bird has been confirmed as having the deadly H5N1 virus that has sparked fears that WA’s wildlife and poultry industry could be decimated.

Public HealthVideoCommentsCommentsSecond case of deadly bird flu confirmed in WA

A second bird has been confirmed as having the deadly H5 virus that has sparked fears that WA’s wildlife and poultry industry could be decimated.

The Shire of Broome faces a $2.8m annual revenue shortfall if all public housing is exempt from rates.

Local GovernmentPremiumPremiumShire warns public housing rate exemption could cost $2.8m

The Shire of Broome has warned it faces a $2.8 million annual revenue black hole if the town’s entire public housing stock becomes eligible for charitable-use rate exemptions.

Over 4500 people flocked to Broome’s Town Beach Reserve for the town’s first official WA Day celebrations.

WA Day PremiumPremiumBroome hosts first WA Day celebration with big turnout

More than 4500 people flocked to Broome’s Town Beach Reserve for the town’s first official WA Day celebrations.

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Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and were split over whether they expect to raise rates this year.

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Warsh’s taskforces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Fed chair Kevin Warsh stuck to his long-stated belief in his first press conference on Wednesday that ‘inflation is a choice.’

Matt Peterson

Ships anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

EnergyCommentsPremiumCrude oil tumbles after Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open

Tanker traffic plunged in early March due to Iranian attacks, causing the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

Spencer Kimball

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInvestors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

For nearly two decades, some of the world’s most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

Yun Li

People along the coast of the Persian Gulf, while Iranian and foreign cargo vessels wait in the background for clearance to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC newsPremiumHow Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped energy security debate

Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate, effectively casting fossil fuels rather than renewables as the primary source of vulnerability.

Sam Meredith

WA News

The latest Kids Helpline 2025 Impact Report revealed 10,392 youth in WA called the mental health service in 2025 — 4420 more enquiries than the previous year. 

HealthCommentsSpike in calls to youth mental health support helpline

West Australian children reaching out to Kids Helpline increased by 74 per cent in just one year, revealing the staggering amount of young people struggling with their mental health across the State. 

Claire Sadler

Premier Roger Cook declared the state needs to be “extremely worried” about the potential fallout.

WA NewsComments‘Prepare for the worst’: Cook says WA on alert over bird flu

Government officials warn WA to ‘prepare for the worst’ after the dreaded H5 bird flu strain was detected on Australian soil for the first time.

Caitlin Vinci

Ingham's processing plant in Osborne park.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA poultry producers lock down as bird flu detections climb

A double-detection of the highly infectious H5 avian influenza in wild birds has triggered an emergency response across WA, forcing major poultry producers into voluntary biosecurity lockdowns.

Australia’s Health Minister says the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off Spain doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential’ less than 24 hours from the scheduled of a repatriation flight of passengers to Australia.

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth Hantavirus cruise passenger quarantine to end tomorrow

Passengers from a Hantavirus-infected cruise ship quarantined in Perth will be released from a Bullsbrook facility on Tuesday after negative testing throughout their 42 day isolation. 

Police at the scene of the stabbing in 2025.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumShock twist as Perth teen’s murder charge dropped

A teen at the centre of a botched robbery that ended in a fatal stabbing has had his murder charge dropped.

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HEALTHPoultry giant’s huge move over bird flu fears

Australia’s largest poultry producer has ramped up biosecurity measures after a deadly strain of bird flu was detected Down Under for the first time.

Emma Kirk, Jack Nivison and Nathan Schmidt