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Melissa PedeltyJournalist

Melissa has worked as a journalist in the Lower South West for the last two years. Melissa grew up in the Wheatbelt which fostered her drive to tell regional stories. Melissa has a passion for promoting local business, enjoying local produce, and following regional politics.

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Public housingPremiumCherry Glades in Manjimup gets three new house additions

Three modular houses have been added to the Cherry Glades development site, available for vulnerable Manjimup seniors from 2025.

Melissa Pedelty

Cherry delightPremiumDonnybrook supports Rare Care Centre at Cherry Auction

A box of cherries from a Donnybrook orchard raised $85,000 in a recent auction which will go towards helping children with rare and undiagnosed diseases.

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buy localPremiumSouth West bolstered by new food and beverage guide

The State Government has released a capability guide featuring 114 South West food and beverage businesses designed to promote the region and encourage consumers and other producers to buy local.

Melissa Pedelty

reducing excessPremiumNew agribusiness in Manjimup tackles food waste

An individual with a passion for finding waste solutions in agriculture has spent the past 11 months developing a business model to tackle produce oversupply in the Lower South West.

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premium producePremiumNew campaign puts Manjimup truffles on the menu in Vietnam

A Manjimup truffle producer — located in the heart of the Southern Forests — is being showcased in Vietnam as part of a campaign to promote Western Australia’s premium produce.

Melissa Pedelty

For the recordPremiumBridgetown bar brings musicians to the South West

A new venue providing regular quality live music in Bridgetown is solidifying the town’s reputation as an events tourism hub.

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water resiliencePremiumBridgetown fire stations benefit from new water tanks

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has secured $33,409 in funding to increase water availability for local firefighters in advance of the upcoming bushfire season.

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expressionPremiumTalented non-verbal artist features in Northcliffe gallery

A talented non-verbal artist from Northcliffe is featuring in a solo exhibition at the Painted Tree Gallery from Sunday.

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educationPremiumManjimup students learn about electronics through eBikes

Kearnan College materials and design teacher Charlie​​​​ Chodorowski spent the last two weeks with his students converting bikes into e-bikes after noticing a gap in the students’ learning.

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Cherry-tasticPremiumManjimup Cherry Harmony Festival returns in 2024

Manjimup will come alive on Saturday December 14, with more than 6000 people expected to converge in the town centre for the annual Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival.

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Teenage superstarsPremiumAspiring teenage soccer players selected for England camp

Four teens from the Lower South West have been selected to participate in a prestigious soccer program in England next year.

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junior soccerPremiumWolves defeat Sharks after impressive comeback

Wolves secured the grand final win against Sharks on Saturday in the Manjimup Rovers Soccer Club’s under-13 competition.

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