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  2. PRESERVING HISTORY PremiumA bushfire museum is one step closer to opening

  3. SCIENCE COMPPremiumManjimup Primary School crowned science champions

  4. CANCER COUNCIL PremiumCancer Council reminds people to check symptoms early

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The 2021 Census painted a revealing picture of life across Bridgetown, Manjimup, Pemberton and surrounds.

CensusPremiumWarren-Blackwood in the 2021 Census

As households across the country completed the Census on Tuesday, the last national snapshot provides a revealing look at what the Warren-Blackwood region looked like five years ago. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Dean Phillips owns Redneck Livestock Service.

Local governmentPremiumDean Phillips appointed to Manjimup council vacancy

The Shire of Manjimup has appointed Dean Phillips to fill its vacant Rural ward position after plans for an extraordinary election were scrapped. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Lisa and David Radomiljac from Pemberley of Pemberton at the truffle festival in Manjimup.

TrufflesPremiumManjimup Forage & Feast festival serves up successful debut

Manjimup’s truffle industry took centre stage on Saturday as locals and visitors gathered for the inaugural Forage and Feast Festival. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Manjimup Police Station.

PolicePremiumPolice urge South West residents to dob in drug dealers

Manjimup police are urging residents to speak up about suspected drug dealing, warning elicit drugs continue to fuel crime and family violence across the South West. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee cast on day one of rehearsals in Manjimup.

MusicalPremiumSpelling Bee set to bring laughs to Manjimup stage

Manjimup Repertory Club is putting local talent centre stage, with a quirky Broadway musical coming to town next month.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

East Manjimup Primanry School students dressed up as their favourite storybook characters for Book Week.

Book WeekPremiumEast Manjimup Primary School celebrates Book Week

Stories sprang to life during Book Week at East Manjimup Primary School as students transformed into witches, wizards, superheroes and cartoon characters. 

Madelin Hayes

Adventurers Ethan, Kevin, Alex, Dan,  Jayden and Andrew at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale.

In Pictures PremiumPremiumMagic turns back time for 31st Balingup Medieval Carnivale

Hundreds stepped back in time this weekend to enjoy the festivities of the 31st annual showcase of the Balingup Medieval Carnival. 

Warren-Blackwood MLA Bevan Eatts and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam have praised the State Government's new Housing Affordability Bill, but claim it does not do enough for the regions.

Housing AffordabilityPremiumPremiumHousing Bill sparks claims of ‘regional disadvantage’

South West politicians have said the regions are missing out in a new Bill debated in Parliament this week, though they are overall in support of its changes

Kojonup resident June Williams was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and is reminding people to get their symptoms checked in a bid to raise awareness of lung cancer.

CANCER COUNCIL PremiumPremiumCancer Council reminds people to check symptoms early

Cancer Council WA has launched a new campaign in a bid to highlight lung cancer symptoms and assist with early detection. 

The WA Bush Fire Museum and Heritage Group's WA Bushfire Museum in Yornup will officially be opened to the public in October.

PRESERVING HISTORY PremiumA bushfire museum is one step closer to opening

A South West group dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories behind volunteer bushfire brigades is one step closer to officially opening its museum to the public. 

Rose Patane

East Perth’s Maddi Gunson fires off a handball.

FootballPremiumMaddi Gunson produces outstanding season for East Perth

Manjimup’s Maddi Gunson was honoured for her performance for East Perth’s Rogers Cup team this year with the side’s fairest and best award. 

Jack Penniment

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Blue Poles, 1952 by Jackson Pollock

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Australia’s $500m masterpiece heading to WA next year

One of the most cherished and famous paintings in Australia’s national collection will go on display in Perth next year, as Jackson Pollock’s masterpiece Blue poles heads west for the first time. 

Andrew Greene

Everywhere: The extent of flight tracking data for Fortescue’s private jet. Pictured is Fortescue executive chair Andrew Forrest at Scitech.

Herd on the TerracePremiumWhere in the world was Andrew Forrest?

It’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship for Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue in Morocco. Plus: Ben Wyatt’s GST slam dunk; and a new chapter in WA luxury builder’s insolvency intrigue.

The Royal Hotel, Wellington St, Perth.

Administration and liquidationPremiumTop WA hospitality venues enter administration

The companies behind The Royal Hotel, Ciao Dandy and Busselton Pavilion have gone into voluntary administration amid a ‘restructuring’ process, but will continue trading.

Adrian Rauso

C Restaurant owner Olivier Letrone has announced the closure of the venue after 25 years.

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Perth’s iconic rotating restaurant to shut in early 2027

After millions of guests, thousands of rotations, and countless memories, an iconic Perth venue will say goodbye in January.

Zach Margolius

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Newtown Condingup Football Club was rocked after a player collapsed and stop breathing during their finals match.

WA NewsPremiumWA footy finals match abandoned after freak medical episode

A finals football match was brought to a standstill when a player suddenly collapsed on the field and stopped breathing. 

Brooke Rolfe

Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich and chair Andrew Pridham on Wednesday.

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‘Deeply embarrassed & ashamed’: Swans bosses on player bans

Sydney chair Andrew Pridham says banned Swans players are ‘extremely remorseful for their actions’ and says the decision to ‘effectively torpedo our season’ showed how seriously the club had taken the matter.

Chris Robinson

C Restaurant owner Olivier Letrone has announced the closure of the venue after 25 years.

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PremiumPerth’s iconic rotating restaurant to shut in early 2027

After millions of guests, thousands of rotations, and countless memories, an iconic Perth venue will say goodbye in January.

Emergency services at a Baldivis property last October.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumChatGPT ‘egged on’ Perth mother before alleged baby murder

More than 8000 messages between a Perth mother accused of murdering her baby and chatGPT will form a central part of the case, a court has been told. 

Sinamon is East Victoria Park.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumPerth bakery back in court over alleged unlawful conduct

A Perth bakery boss accused of physically blocking Fair Work inspectors as they tried to access employment records is being taken to court. 

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Occupational therapy students Jasmine Oldenburger and Tara Savage with centre director Cindy Hopkins and kids Noah and Avery.

OT placementPremiumOccupational therapy students get experience in Kalgoorlie

A pair of occupational therapy students have finished a four-week placement at the Y WA Kalgoorlie’s early learning centre

Isabella Davis

Back: Louise Wijohn, Shiela Fortes, Jenell Paul, Renelda Chemaly and Talbot Heta. Front: Christine Heta, Rewa Rongo and Tepua Bell at the In-Centre Meals Program.

In-Centre Meals PremiumFresh cooked meals for seniors on offer three times a week

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has bumped up its freshly cooked meal service for senior residents from twice to three times a week

Tegan Guthrie

People gather at the entrance to the Big Swamp Nature Reserve at a protest against the sale.

SALE SCRAPPED PremiumCity of Bunbury rejects proposal to sell beloved land

The City of Bunbury has scrapped its controversial plans to sell land beloved the community at 89 Beach Road. 

Rose Patane

Victory Metals chief executive Brendan Clark.

Rare earthsPremiumPremiumStudy puts $155 million cost on developing North Stanmore

The company behind a rare earths project in the Murchison says it can reap big returns from a modest capital development cost of $155 million

The closure of the Tier 3 rail network in 2014 has put extra pressure on regional roads.

Bring them backPremiumPremiumWheatbelt shire presidents call for rail investment

Wheatbelt shire presidents say the cost of supporting major freight movements on local roads is becoming too large a burden to bear.

Genesis Minerals’ Tanaye Adams and Waalitj Foundation’s Leah Ashwin, Lisa Cunningham, Jenna Whistler, and Calvin Ashwin at the opening of the Leonora Foodbank Pantry.

Leonora FoodbankPremiumPremiumFoodbank Pantry opens in Leonora

The non-profit Waalitj Foundation has partnered with Foodbank WA to open a new Foodbank Pantry in Leonora. 

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CNBC newsMyspace eyes comeback to combat social media fatigue

The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

Sawdah Bhaimiya

An aerial view shows a former eel fishing boat covered in dried mud among on low water among the banks of the river Rhine near Neuss, western Germany, on July 30, 2026, as the water level in the Rhine is falling to a record low following exceptionally hot weather.

CNBC newsPremiumEurope is blowing up riverbeds to save its economy

Authorities are turning to extreme measures to fight the economy-threatening drought, like blowing up riverbeds.

Sam Meredith

Michael Burry, former head of Scion Capital Group.

CNBC newsPremiumBurry of The Big Short fame says we’re near ‘1987-type fall’

Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still end in a sharp sell-off reminiscent of the 1987 stock-market crash.

Yun Li

BP chief executive Meg ONeill.

CNBC newsPremiumBP profit more than doubles, Trump blasts Big Oil

BP on Tuesday reported a sharp upswing in second-quarter profit, as energy supermajors reap massive profits from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the US and Iran.

Sam Meredith

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Ten WA public schools have been chosen to take part in a six-month pilot program aimed at stamping out anti-Jewish hatred.

EducationPremiumThe WA schools tackling Jewish hate head-on

Ten WA public schools have been chosen to take part in a six-month pilot program aimed at stamping out anti-Jewish hatred.

Bethany Hiatt

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NEWSPremiumMasked men armed with axes storm home

A terrifying early morning home invasion has left two men in hospital after masked intruders stormed a house armed with axes and machetes.

Andrew Hedgman

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POLITICSPremiumPremiumHastie urges WA Liberals to ‘fight’ for votes ahead of by-election

A prominent Liberal frontbencher frequently the target of One Nation has made a big call on the party’s fate ahead of a state by-election.

A police pursuit ended in a rescue mission when a paddy wagon succumbed to the perils of a boggy beach.

PoliceVideoCops nab crook despite vehicle getting stuck on WA beach

A police pursuit ended in a rescue mission when a cop car succumbed to the perils of a boggy beach. 

Blue Poles, 1952 by Jackson Pollock

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One of the most cherished and famous paintings in Australia’s national collection will go on display in Perth next year, as Jackson Pollock’s masterpiece Blue poles heads west for the first time. 

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and Western Power CEO Gair Landsborough.

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WA bans character references after Western Power rape shame

So-called good character references, which allow convicted criminals to win reduced sentences on the word of friends and family, will be scrapped.

Ben Harvey