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  1. state titlePremiumManjimup to host 2026 State Junior Speedway Title

  2. discover the artsPremiumBlackwood River Arts Trail returns in April

  3. COMMUNITY HEARDPremiumBridgetown concern as paving incomplete at new Telstra pit

  4. FootballLSWFL: Five fixtures to watch for 2025 season

  5. GUARD OF HONOURPremiumLast goodbyes with guard of honour for Bill Wadsworth

Manjimup’s CharCol Springs battled some adverse weather during the week starting on January 20.

HeatwavePremiumManjimup’s CharCol Springs hens suffer during heatwave

A South West egg farmer was hit hard by a heatwave in January, when record heat had an adverse effect on production levels.

Melissa Pedelty

Lisa Morey, Dianne Smith, Denice Nock, and Kerry DeCampo at the end of the ninth hole.

golfManjimup Country Club hosts annual Kristoffersson Cup

Michael Ramsey and Tina Potts were named the winners of the Kristoffersson Cup golf tournament over the weekend at the Manjimup Country Club.

Melissa Pedelty & Colin Muir

Forestry celebrate the first of the Bridgetown batters to fall, Josh Power (4).

cricketPremiumForestry chase down Bridgetown to secure the win

Forestry send a message to the Warren Blackwood Cricket Association that they’re in the competition to win, chasing down Bridgetown to secure a victory on Saturday.

Melissa Pedelty

Production Sedan Shootout podium Shane Whild, Kane McDiarmid, Drew Ogle, and Barry Rose.

speedwayPremiumDrew Ogle crowned Production Sedan Shootout champion

Manjimup’s Drew Ogle was crowned Production Sedan Shootout champion on his home turf at the weekend.

Melissa Pedelty

Renowned photographer John Austin delivered his presentation to a strong audience.

Knowledge sharingPremiumManjimup environment group launches new info sessions

In a bid to share its expertise, an environment group based in Manjimup has launched a series of low-cost information sessions, with the first landing on World Wetlands Day in early February.

Melissa Pedelty

Chris Gibbs from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative.

COUNTRY RESILIENCE PremiumCoMHAT Boyup Brook boosts community resilience

A Boyup Brook community event created a space for men and women to discuss mental health while learning cooking skills — with everyone coming together for a collective community dinner at Mayanup Hall.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Imperials Football Club league coach Matt Seymour.

meet the coachesPremiumPremiumMeet the league coaches for the 2025 footy season

Meet the league coaches for the 2025 Lower South West Football League season.

Vinny Russell of Rufous Whistler.

National tourPremiumPremiumMelbourne folk band Rufous Whistler to play in Bridgetown

A Melbourne folk artist is excited to bring their national tour to WA regional audiences and hopes to share the love in areas frequently overlooked.

Boyup Brook Pioneer Museum.

unearthedPremiumPremiumSouthern Forests & Valleys Heritage Festival announced

A two-week festival across 10 towns in the Lower South West has been announced, set to showcase the rich and diverse heritage of the region.

Kearnan College principal Lisa Gallin, picture with Matilda Nock, 7, Raymond (Ray) Walker, 15, Jayne-Lexie Dovaston, 7, James Cumming, 8, Year 4, Bentley Fontanini, 12, and Lyvia (Kelcey) Kariuki, 14.

new leadershipPremiumNew principal starts at Manjimup’s catholic co-ed school

Manjimup’s catholic co-educational school has welcomed a new principal during its centennial, Lisa Gallin

Melissa Pedelty

Owners of NewLeaf Orchard and The Wild Beyond Dean and Kate Baker.

now openPremiumManjimup cidery opens cellar door

A cidery in Manjimup has officially opened a long-anticipated cellar door at its orchard premises.

Melissa Pedelty

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A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

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Battle for Bullwinkel plays out on the doorsteps of voters

A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

Katina Curtis

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the “nastiest bug you’ve never heard of”, he’s not kidding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Perth leading the world in vaccine for lethal infection

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the ‘nastiest bug you’ve never heard of’, he’s not kidding.

Hannah Cross

An artist’s impression of the Cottesloe Beach redevelopment, for which the Liberal Party has committed $10m in funding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Dutton pledges $10 million to fix Cottesloe Beach foreshore

Stalled plans for the redevelopment of Cottesloe Beach — one of most iconic locations in WA — have received a $10m boost as Liberal leader Peter Dutton ups the ante in the fight to win the seat of Curtin.

Joe Spagnolo

Tom Gross has drawn comparisons to a modern day star.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Gross or Greene? The young Eagle who has Giant attributes

As West Coast coaches prepare to find a way to curtail Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene, they’re set to unveil a new Eagle who could become their own version of the star forward.

Mitchell Woodcock

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WA’s oldest surviving World War II prisoner of war — Arthur Leggett — has died aged 106. 

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWA’s last surviving POW dies aged 106

WA’s oldest surviving World War II army prisoner of war, who was well known across Perth as a fierce advocate for Australian veterans, has died aged 106. 

Dylan Caporn

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said residents bounded by the current watch and act alert should leave now, if they plan to evacuate.

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Residents urged to avoid area of blaze in Perth’s south

‘If you have left the area, it is unsafe to return due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines and other dangers created by the fire.’

Caleb Runciman & Ella Loneragan

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

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PremiumMates pay tribute to teen killed in motorbike accident

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

Richard Tu was seen boarding the 529 bus in Cockburn, heading towards Armadale, about 9pm on Monday.

Missing personPolice continue desperate search for 17-year-old boy

He was last seen getting off the bus in Perth’s south, almost one week ago.

Two motorbike riders have been injured in a crash in Bouvard.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumEmergency services at scene of Mandurah horror crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a horror crash involving two motorbikes south of Perth.

Regional News

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CrimePremiumGeraldton crash: Police investigate after man dies on street

Police are seeking witnesses to an early morning incident in Geraldton on Saturday, after a man was found dying on a street. 

Dylan Caporn

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumWoman died from infection after being wounded by nephew

A woman died after the wound her nephew inflicted with a wooden object during a drunken argument became infected. 

Tegan Guthrie

Goldfields Football League operations manager Tahnee Dekker and chair Bill Hansen with Northern Star Resources senior community adviser Danielle Foster and community adviser Kendall Paul.

FOOTBALL FUNDINGPremiumNorthern Star to help grow region’s football competitions

A partnership between the Goldfields Football League and mining company Northern Star Resources will help grow youth and women’s competitions in the region.

Carwyn Monck

Kylie Riches holding a scarf imprinted with onion skin and over-dyed with indigo.

Rags to richesPremiumPremiumRags to riches: Albany textile artist inspired by op shops

If you’re looking for Kylie Riches, the textile artist could be in one of several places.

Shane McCarthy hosting a workshop at John Paul College.

Scribblers on the RoadPremiumPremiumGreat Australian storytellers visit the Goldfields

Schools in the Goldfields have been visited by some of Australia’s greatest storytellers, illustrators, and artists as part of the Scribblers on the Road event.

The tank mural at Evolution Mining’s Mungari processing plant and, inset, artist Von de Lini.

Mine muralPremiumPremiumMine site mural reminds workers of good things in life

A large-scale mural designed to foster hope among Goldfields mining workers has already had a significant impact. 

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McGovern reveals own secret Dockers meeting, backs Allen
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Malthouse: It’s time to do more for retired AFL players
Mother and son to open joint exhibition in Yallingup
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Mother and son to open joint exhibition in Yallingup
WA’s Telethon generosity creates a chain of compassion
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WA’s Telethon generosity creates a chain of compassion
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The perfect plant for shady spots in the garden
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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

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The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said residents bounded by the current watch and act alert should leave now, if they plan to evacuate.

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Disaster and EmergencyVideo
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Residents urged to avoid area of blaze in Perth’s south

‘If you have left the area, it is unsafe to return due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines and other dangers created by the fire.’

Caleb Runciman & Ella Loneragan

Fans can vote for Gisella up to 10 times by texting 0457 500 700 ‘Gisella’ until 5pm on Monday.

EntertainmentGisella Colletti makes WA proud with dazzling performance

Perth’s 17-year-old songbird kept up her end of the bargain on Sunday night in her quest to become WA’s first Australian Idol.

Artemisia Blythe

James Hyder in his garden.

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CommentsPremiumWhen it comes to gardens, bounty reward the wild at heart

Many people start out chasing this ideal of perfection and, when the garden grows wild, throw their arms up in despair, deciding that a productive garden just isn’t possible. 

WA’s oldest surviving World War II prisoner of war — Arthur Leggett — has died aged 106. 

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA’s last surviving POW dies aged 106

WA’s oldest surviving World War II army prisoner of war, who was well known across Perth as a fierce advocate for Australian veterans, has died aged 106. 

It’s the fourth straight year the independent Salaries and Allowances Tribunal has handed out a rise for council chief executives — who have seen pay bands increase by 15.5 per cent since 2021.

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The West Australian exclusive
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CommentsPremiumWell-paid WA council bosses handed another tidy pay bump

It’s the fourth straight year the independent Salaries and Allowances Tribunal has handed out a rise for council chief executives — who have seen pay bands increase by 15.5 per cent since 2021. 

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

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Mates pay tribute to teen killed in motorbike accident

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

Lisa Thomas

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