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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

  5. Mental HealthPremiumSouthern Forests Food Council supports community

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

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 AffordabilityPremiumHousing 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

Craig Duncan

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 PremiumPremiumA 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. 

East Perth’s Maddi Gunson fires off a handball.

FootballPremiumPremiumMaddi 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. 

Deanmill's Cooper Rayson runs away from Tigers' Reece Edwards.

FootballPremiumDeanmill claim victory in final round do-or-die clash

The do-or-die final round clash between Deanmill and Tigers on Saturday did not disappoint, with the reigning premiers sneaking into the top four after winning a thriller by 17 points. 

Jack Penniment

SFFC acting chair Monica Radomiljac.

Mental HealthPremiumSouthern Forests Food Council supports community

The Southern Forests Food Council is exploring a new approach to support the South West community with a new program Southern Forests: Recognise. Respond. Refer. 

Craig Duncan

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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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Staff describe Western Power rapist as bully, wannabe bikie

The Western Power manager who raped a colleague on a work trip was a bully who bragged about his bikie connections but was exposed as a wannabe by a senior Coffin Cheater.

Ben Harvey

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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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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

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. 

Emergency crews from Police, DFES and St John WA were in attendance.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumFatal collision in Wheatbelt sparks police investigation

A young woman has died after her hatchback collided with a tree on a rural road in WA’s Wheatbelt. 

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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 earthsPremiumStudy 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

Neil Watkinson

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

Bring them backPremiumWheatbelt 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.

Melissa Pedelty

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. 

Nisha Jayachitra, Shaswat Senger, Millie Dickeson, Allyson Armstrong, Millie Steeghs and Alex Armanios at the 2026 Coolgardie Outback Festival.

Rodeo-goers rallyPremiumPremiumRodeo-goers rally at Coolgardie Outback Festival

Rodeo-goers came from far and wide to enjoy last weekend’s Coolgardie Outback Festival.

Sea lions at Abrolhos Islands.

‘Big sea puppies’PremiumPremiumResearchers work to boost health of Abrolhos sea lions

Researchers have visited an isolated and endangered sea lion population off the Mid West coast to learn more about them and protect them from diseases, including H5 bird flu.

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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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James Paul Ellis-Kendrick was released on a two-year good behaviour bond in the District Court on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan who pressured young girls for explicit pics spared jail

A man who pressured underage girls as young as 11 to send him sexually explicit photos of themselves has been spared jail.

Hannah Cross

Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter outside Parliament today.

State PoliticsVideoPremiumNats MP suspended for second time in three months

Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter has been suspended from State Parliament for the second time in three months after a heated exchange over a pro-Palestine event.

Jessica Page and Oliver Lane

A 29-year-old woman who was killed in a freak accident at a tow truck yard at Osborne Park, in Perth's north, has been identified as Evette Wallington. GoFundMe

NEWSPremiumPremiumPerth mum-of-three dies in freak work incident

A mum-of-three killed in a freak workplace incident at a tow truck yard has been identified.

Former West Coast player Brad Sheppard will take his former club and the AFL to trial next year after mediation failed in his bid for compensation over career-ending head injuries.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumBrad Sheppard taking claims against AFL, West Coast to trial

Former West Coast player Brad Sheppard will take his former club and the AFL to trial next year after mediation failed in his bid for compensation over career-ending head injuries.

Ben Wyatt AO in conversation after his Leadership Matters address.

Leadership MattersPremiumPremiumMiners must sell value and there’s undue pollie hate: Wyatt

Ben Wyatt believes Australia’s resources sector needs to get better at communicating its worth to society and that hostility towards politicians has veered into ‘dangerous territory’. 

A man has allegedly smashed a car through a high school fence in the middle of the day as he tried to evade a police chase in Armadale.

CrimePremiumDriver escaping police pursuit crashes through school fence

A man has smashed a car through a high school fence in the middle of the day as he allegedly tried to evade a police chase in Seville Grove.

Bethany Hiatt