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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

Round 2 of WA Gravity Enduro - Nannup Tank 7

Mountain BikingPremiumWA Gravity Enduro Event cancelled after rider death

 A 46-year-old man has died after collapsing during a practice run at a mountain biking event in Burekup on Saturday.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

TopStar president Renaud Pierson and TopStar Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews with WA Farm Direct managing director Jenny Mercer and Executive Manager Rebecca Blackman.

Apple ExportsBravo apples break into Chinese market with 80t shipment

South West grown Bravo apples have been successfully hit Chinese shores for the first time almost a year after a milestone trade market access agreement was signed.

South West local governments are set to receive State Government funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to improve public safety and target antisocial behaviour. 

CCTV GrantPremiumPremiumSouth West councils receive CCTV funding to target crime

South West local governments are set to receive State Government funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to improve public safety and target antisocial behaviour. 

The Archies Portrait Exhibition is on display at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre until June 30.

Archies ExhbitionPremiumPremiumLocal portraits shine at Bridgetown-Greenbushes art award

The Bridgetown Visitor Centre hosted the 2026 People and Places Bridgetown-Greenbushes Art Award: The Archies Exhibition last Thursday. 

Guests enjoying a meal at Hidden River Esate, Pemberton.

Wine and TrufflesPremiumSouthern Forests celebrates winter harvests

While winter may mark a quieter period in the vineyard, Southern Forests wineries and truffle producers are preparing for one of the region’s most distinctive seasons. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

LUXE Pilates & Fitness owner Bree Serafini with son Jax Giblett, 3.

Fitness AwardsPremiumManjimup studio wins WA fitness honour

A Manjimup pilates studio has been recognised on the State stage with LUXE Pilates and Fitness taking out the WA Regional Fitness Excellence Award. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

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West Coast Eagles forward Malakai Champion will front the WAFL Tribunal.

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Eagle sent to WAFL Tribunal for blowing nose on opponent

West Coast forward Malakai Champion will front the WAFL tribunal after being charged with serious misconduct for allegedly blowing his nose on an opponent in the club’s win over Swan Districts.

Samantha Rogers

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

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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

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused. Dr David Hurst (left), pictured with wife Clara Hurst.

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Major development years after dodgy dentist’s sudden death

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused.

John Flint

Career bikie Troy Mercanti was thrown out of the West Coast game at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, despite enjoying the game peacefully and without incident.

BikiesPremiumSurprising reason Troy Mercanti kicked out of Eagles game

Career bikie Troy Mercanti was thrown out of the West Coast game at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, despite enjoying the game peacefully and without incident.

Ben Harvey

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EducationCommentsPremiumTeachers at prominent Perth school in push for shorter year

Teachers from a prominent Perth high school are calling for the number of days students spend at school each year to be slashed, arguing it could even improve academic performance.

Bethany Hiatt

'Lethal Les' Grantham talks with Ben Harvey.

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WATCH: Exiled bikie ‘Lethal Les’ in opens up on darkest days

EXCLUSIVE: Exiled bikied ‘Lethal Les’ Grantham reveals his childhood sexual abuse, teenage meth habit and darkest hours after his high-profile expulsion from the Comanchero OMCG in an extraordinary interview.

Ben Harvey

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

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CommentsPremiumThe 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.

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused. Dr David Hurst (left), pictured with wife Clara Hurst.

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CommentsPremiumMajor development years after dodgy dentist’s sudden death

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused.

A KPMG boss resigned after an investigation into the handling of a whistleblower's allegations. (AAP PHOTOS)

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumKPMG scandal sparks urgent review of dozens of WA contracts

It has been revealed that contracts worth tens of millions of dollars are under review by the Cook Government in the wake of the KPMG whistleblower scandal. 

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A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumCyclist collapses, dies at South West biking event

A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.

Bethany Hiatt

Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said WA and Australia were among the best in the world on implementing battery storage.

SOLAR POWERCommentsPremium$25m community batteries to be rolled out across WA

Nearly 20 community batteries will be installed across Perth and the South West to capture excess solar power from roof panels and feed it back at peak times, funded by the Federal and State governments.

Oliver Lane

Cattle producer Joc Dwyer, Bindoon.

DNA REVEALSPremiumThe tool giving farmers a biodiversity snapshot

A DNA tool is allowing a Bindoon cattle producer to identify threatened wildlife and feral species on farm and then take targeted action

Danielle Marsland

TopStar president Renaud Pierson and TopStar Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews with WA Farm Direct managing director Jenny Mercer and Executive Manager Rebecca Blackman.

Apple ExportsBravo apples break into Chinese market with 80t shipment

South West grown Bravo apples have been successfully hit Chinese shores for the first time almost a year after a milestone trade market access agreement was signed.

Grenville Kelly.

ObituaryPremiumPremiumStalwart excelled in baseball, football, cricket and golf

Grenville Kelly died on Monday, aged 88.

Several Goldfields-Esperance court circuits have been redirected to Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Court closures PremiumPremiumAccommodation not funded for court venue changes

People having to travel to Kalgoorlie-Boulder for court because of the temporary closure of several court circuits in the Goldfields-Esperance region will not have access to government-funded accommodation.

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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

The retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current-quarter outlook as its interim CEO blamed ‘negative commentary in the media’ and recent product launches that failed to wow shoppers.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumLululemon in world of pain as it waits for new CEO to start

The retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current-quarter outlook as its interim CEO blamed ‘negative commentary in the media’ and recent product launches that failed to wow shoppers.

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Broome police are calling for information about the death of Josh Warneke, whose body was discovered on February 26.

Courts & JusticePremiumCoroner finds police failures in likely murder of Broome man

The criminal investigation into the unsolved killing of Broome man Josh Warneke was plagued with forensic failures and poor police work, a coroner’s court has found. 

Hannah Cross

An Albany man has been jailed for the persistent abuse of his ex-partner.

courtsPremiumAlbany man jailed for horrific daily abuse of ex-partner

An Albany man has been handed a prison term for persistently abusing his ex-partner for three years, including threatening to stab her while she showered and punching her in the head while she was pregnant. 

Melissa Sheil

John Williams with his father Kevin Williams, who passed away from prostate cancer in 2025.

Public HealthCommentsCommentsAustralian men delaying ‘critical’ prostate cancer care

Prostate cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in WA and one of the nation’s leading causes of cancer death, but a new survey has shown why men are delaying getting diagnosed and treated.

One third of students at Curtin University and around one in five from the University of Western Australia do not feel free to express their views on campus, a report has revealed.

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA uni students grapple with free speech concerns

A third of students at Curtin University and around one in five from the University of Western Australia do not feel free to express their views on campus, a report has revealed.

The voter drift to One Nation has continued in WA, but the major parties haven’t yet relinquished their lead according to a new opinion poll that could temper expectations of an orange tsunami. Pictured: Roger Cook, Pauline Hanson, Basil Zempilas

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CommentsPremiumWA Libs hold off One Nation surge as Cook government slips

The voter drift to One Nation has continued in WA, but the major parties haven’t yet relinquished their lead according to a new opinion poll that could temper expectations of an orange tsunami.

A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumCyclist collapses, dies at South West biking event

A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.

Bethany Hiatt