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  3. VISION FOR THE FUTUREPremiumShire of Manjimup’s future to be placed in residents’ hands

  4. PHOTOGRAPHY PremiumWinners of a wildflower competition have been revealed

  5. FIGHTING CANCERPremiumCancer-fighter praises people of WA for success of campaign

The Shire of Manjimup is looking to adopt an RV-friendly status for many of the shire’s towns.

RV-friendlyShire of Manjimup locks in sites for 24-hour RV spots

Another South West shire is looking to attract overnight RV stops with new sites for Manjimup, Walpole and Northcliffe. 

Craig Duncan

Attendees enjoying a feast, courtesy of the Manjimup Gateway Hotel and their staff.

HOSPITALITY PremiumFinalists for prestigious WA hospitality awards revealed

Finalists have been named for the 2025 Hospitality Awards for Excellence, with Manjimup Gateway Hotel revealed to be in the running for a top gong

Rose Patane

The photo of the old house near Bridgetown that Peter Fiorenza posted to Facebook.

What I SeePremiumCareful what you jest about on Facebook

I’m into old homes, sheds and pubs. Perhaps one of my projects after retirement could be to go on road trips around Australia, taking pictures of all three.

Peter Fiorenza

Chico Rodriguez Muniz, Ross Pottinger (Mr P.) and Nieves Guerra Alvarez at Mr P’s produce stall.

Growing championPremiumMr P’s Produce serving customers freshness

Despite living with down syndrome, Autism and Musco skeletal issues, Ross Pottinger — or Mr P as he is known — runs his own produce stall just outside of Pemberton. 

Craig Duncan

Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge hopes work on the demolition of the absestos-riddled Pemberton Mill begins soon.

Condemned PremiumAbandoned timber mill could soon see changes

An abandoned “abomination” of a timber mill could soon see some changes with a South West shire taking on board a major action plan. 

Craig Duncan

Smoke smothering farmland in the Shire of Waroona during last year’s bushfires.

Fire SafetyPremiumSouth West residents urged to plan for bushfire season

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Water Corporation are both calling for South West Residents to best prepare for this upcoming bushfire season. 

Craig Duncan

Spudshed's founder Tony Galati.

Crisp PlanPremiumPremiumTwo South West orchards snapped up by WA spud empire

Spud King Tony Galati has forked out $14 million in a deal to nab two major Manjimup orchards in his plan to secure local produce for slated-to-open regional stores.

The front cover of Bridgetown: A Community In Conversation by Sandi Rivers.

NEW BOOKPremiumPremiumStories of Bridgetown people told by fellow resident

A new coffee-table book shares the stories of community members, as written by a Bridgetown resident.

A clean-up event at Yeagarup Beach.

Hitting the sandPremiumPremiumPemberton Discovery Tours ready for annual beach clean

Hot on the heels of being finalists at the WA Tourism Awards, Pemberton Discovery Tours is hitting the beaches this Saturday for their 12th annual beach clean up.

Aged Care and Seniors Minister Simone McGurk.

Seniors WeekPremiumSeniors week in full swing with WA’s wisest front & centre

A week to celebrate WA’s wisest is in full swing with celebrations taking place across the State. 

Craig Duncan

The Donnybrook War Memorial after the 2025 Remembrance Day service.

REMEBRANCE DAY PremiumDonnybrook community gathers for Remembrance Day

The war memorial was filled in Donnybrook as community members and veterans gathered to pay their respects on Remembrance Day

Rose Patane

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Rogue Perth dentist David Hurst and Tanja Dixon, former patient of dentist David Hurst.

HealthCommentsPremiumTop dentist slams regulators’ attempt to stop rorts

Moves to tackle ‘inappropriate conduct’ by dentists amid an explosion in Australians emptying their superannuation accounts to pay for expensive procedures will likely backfire, a top surgeon has warned.

John Flint

Once dubbed Australia’s most wanted criminal, Brett Maston propelled himself back into headlines last year for cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while on home detention bail.

Courts & JusticePremiumYears more behind bars for notorious armed robber

Once dubbed Australia’s most wanted criminal, Brett Maston has copped more jail time.

Rebecca Le May

Karara mine was the State’s first big magnetite project.

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WA mine swaps locals with Chinese workers, faces tax probe

Senior employees at Ansteel’s Mid West iron ore operation are being replaced with more than 40 managers and technical specialists parachuted in from China. The miner also faces Australian Tax Office scrutiny.

Adrian Rauso

Researchers said the relentless spread of the toxic amphibians would also put 25 native species at risk of ‘catastrophic’ population declines.

WA newsCommentsPremiumCane toad invasion threatens WA’s lucrative mining sector

Researchers said the relentless spread of the toxic amphibians would also put 25 native species at risk of ‘catastrophic’ population declines.

Bethany Hiatt

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Rogue Perth dentist David Hurst and Tanja Dixon, former patient of dentist David Hurst.

HealthCommentsPremiumTop dentist slams regulators’ attempt to stop rorts

Moves to tackle ‘inappropriate conduct’ by dentists amid an explosion in Australians emptying their superannuation accounts to pay for expensive procedures will likely backfire, a top surgeon has warned.

John Flint

Documents obtained by The Sunday Times show Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School issued a staggering 1,066 suspensions to students in 2024

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The troubled WA school with more suspensions than students

A troubled public school in country WA which was once forced to have police patrol during recess periods due to violence, has handed out more suspensions in a year than it has students.

Charlton Hart

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison.

MiningPremiumPremiumJab for Ellison in ongoing intellectual property slog

The Mineral Resources boss has been accused of undermining the growth of a novel ore transporting system, in the latest claim of a years-long intellectual property blue against his former business partner.

The Education Department has been forced to intervene after Harrisdale Senior High School banned a Year 12 student from using the phrase ‘Free Palestine’ for a yearbook quote.

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CommentsPremiumYearbook quote dropped at WA school for being too political

The Education Department has been forced to intervene after Harrisdale Senior High School banned a Year 12 student from using a phrase.

Karara mine was the State’s first big magnetite project.

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PremiumWA mine swaps locals with Chinese workers, faces tax probe

Senior employees at Ansteel’s Mid West iron ore operation are being replaced with more than 40 managers and technical specialists parachuted in from China. The miner also faces Australian Tax Office scrutiny.

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House prices in the Margaret River region continue to climb.

real estate boomPremiumForecast sets Augusta-Margaret River prices to grow

Real estate pundits have extended their forecast for stellar growth in home values across the Capes region.

Warren Hately

Former Geraldton locals Kodie Bedford and Tasma Walton are two of the creative driving forces behind the new TV series Reckless.

Gero girls take overPremiumKodie Bedford talks all things Reckless and Geraldton

Geraldton has a habit of producing powerhouse storytellers — and Kodie Beford is the latest name making waves across national television. 

Josephine Hingst

Kylie Cook sharing her knowledge on how to identify the presence of dung beetles and abundance by simply placing dung in a bucket of water and waiting - the beetles will float to the surface before flying off.

Discovering Dung BeetlesPremiumFarmers get their hands dirty learning about dung beetles

South West farmers have got their hands dirty at a recent event, learning all about farmland’s tiniest  and most underrated workers — dung beetles.

Craig Duncan

Lifestyle appeal is one of the prime factors still driving a surge of interest in Margaret River.

demographics switchPremiumPremiumLatest Shire plan reveals fascinating changes to region

The latest Shire of Augusta-Margaret River corporate plan turns many expectations about the region and its resident on their heads

In total, about 100 supporters got involved in Saturday's protest at Gnarabup.

gnarabup proposalPremiumPremiumSaturday paddle-out protests ‘Preserve Gnarabup’ campaign

Protesters of a planned resort and associated village development at Gnarabup have taken to the water at the beach they say will be swamped once more than 1000 residents are added to the region.

Denmark is a unique part of WA.

What I SeePremiumPremiumThe unexpected delight of discovering a hidden little gem

Have you ever been to Denmark? No, I don’t mean to visit our lovely Queen Mary, but the little place tucked away in the Great Southern region of WA. What a little gem.

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Bitcoin on Tuesday plunged below $US100,000.

MarketsCommentsPremiumBitcoin falls below $US100k

Bitcoin on Tuesday plunged below $US100,000 ($154,000) for the first time in more than four months, as cryptocurrency holders backed off the risk-on asset.

Liz Napolitano

As the Trump-Xi meeting looms, here are the five key issues China is hoping to cover.

World PoliticsCommentsFive things Beijing wants from a Trump-Xi meeting

From tariff relief to tech access, these are the five key issues China is hoping to secure when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea this week.

Evelyn Cheng

Wikipedia founder speaks out about the launch of Grokipedia.

BusinessCommentsWikipedia founder takes aim at new rival Grokipedia

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has slammed Elon Musk’s Grokipedia, mocking its ‘praise of the genius of Elon Musk’ and issuing a warning about the new model.

Eric Rosenbaum

Former NBA player Damon Jones has been criminally charged for leaking non-public injury information about LeBron James and Anthony Davis to sports bettors while connected to the Los Angeles Lakers.

SportCommentsNBA scandal deepens with LeBron injury leak

Federal prosecutors say a former NBA player leaked injury details of two Lakers superstars to punters, the latest twist in a gambling scandal rocking the league.

Dan Mangan, Alex Sherman

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Roger Cook says the number of universities now serving WA could be ‘considered too many’ for a city of Perth’s size.

EducationCommentsPremiumCook says WA may have ‘too many’ universities for its size

Roger Cook says the number of universities now serving WA could be ‘considered too many’ for a city of Perth’s size, but he was unsure when an investigation into possible mergers would be completed.

Bethany Hiatt & Jessica Page

Year 4 students George Manion, Natasha Henderson, Mcquenzy Delanter and Alice Barker with Christopher Lambe with an Emu egg.

EducationCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Science specialist crowned WA’s top teacher

A primary school science teacher with his own YouTube channel, who believes ‘learning must be fun’, has been recognised as the State’s top teacher. 

Bethany Hiatt

The independent senator said the email left her “scared and deeply unsettled”. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

CourtsPremiumPremiumMan’s 24 beers a day before MP threat

A “keyboard warrior” who sent disgusting email threats to a WA senator has avoided jail, with a court hearing he was drinking a case of beer a day at the time.

A bushfire watch and act is in place for Wandi.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsResidents urged to stay alert as fire threatens lives, homes

Residents in part of Perth’s south west have been urged to stay alert, after a bushfire started just before 2pm. 

A bushfire that shut Brand Highway, north of Gingin, has been contained after it erupted at midday on Monday.

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Highway shut after national park bushfire erupts

Commuters are being urged to take an alternative route.

A stroller was left leaning against a telephone pole following the crash.

WA NewsPremiumToddler struck by ute in string of horror Perth crashes

A two-year-old child was rushed to hospital after being hit by a ute during a shocking 12-hour period on Perth roads.

Caleb Runciman and Caitlin Vinci