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  1. Boyup Brook AwardsPremiumBoyup Brook honours Suzanne White with freeman title

  2. HousingPremiumSnapshot reveals no affordable rentals in Southern Forests

  3. Yarning CirclePremiumCommunity gathers in Manijmup for Yarning Circle opening

  4. Trails PremiumLocals invited to shape Southern Forests trails

  5. Fuel CrisisPremiumFuel prices bite, but Southern Forests tourism holds strong

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

Pemby Pantry in Pemberton is offically open.

ProducePremiumNew Pemby Pantry champions local growers

A new addition to Pemberton’s growing small business scene is putting the spotlight firmly on local producers. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

National Gallery of Australia curator Leanne Santoro and Southern Forest Arts artistic director Fiona Sinclair next to Orangutan Foot by Lisa Roet.

Art PremiumNational artwork takes up place in Northcliffe garden

A nationally significant bronze sculpture has been officially launched in Northcliffe as part of Southern Forest Arts’ Garden Gallery.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Ampersand Estates pinot noir tied for the number one position in WA’s consumer-voted wine awards

WinePremiumPremiumPemberton wine shares in WA Top 100

Pemberton producers have recorded a strong showing in WA’s consumer-voted wine awards, with 15 local wines named in the top 100. 

Scott Pedder and Glenn Macneall claimed the win in the ARC Plant Hire Forest Rally in Nannup.

Rally racingPremiumPremiumThousands swarm to Nannup for Australian Rally Championship

Scott Pedder and Glenn Macneall have claimed their first win of the 2026 EROAD Australian Rally Championship after holding their nerve on a chaotic final day at the ARC Plant Hire Forest Rally in Nannup.

Charlie Waideman attempts a mark over the top of Jed Edwards.

FootballPremiumPremiumMammoth totals reached as Imperials win back-to-back derbies

Imperials continued their dominance in the Manjimup derby over Tigers with a 56-point win at Manjimup Recreation Ground on Sunday in round seven of the Lower South West Football League. 

Pemberton has been included on Australian Traveller’s 100 Best Aussie Towns list.

TourismPremiumPemberton earns spot in top 100 Aussie towns to visit

Pemberton has been named among the best towns to visit in Australia, with the Southern Forests destination earning national recognition for its forests, tourism experiences, and strong local identity. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Bridgetown Club committee members: President Robert Benson-Parry, Barbara Waller, Sharon Wyatt, Rob Bayes, Sue Hayter, vice-president Alison Brewer, Martin Gray, Kevin Walker, treasurer Bryan Zemunik and Rob Watts.

Bridgetown ClubPremiumBridgetown Club celebrates 80 years

The Bridgetown Club has marked 80 years of community history, with a strong turnout for its anniversary open day last Saturday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

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Joondalup Health Campus chief executive Renaud Mazy quietly exits role

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Joondalup Health Campus boss quietly quits after two years

Joondalup Health Campus chief executive Renaud Mazy has quit the top job after just two years at the beleaguered hospital. 

Hannah Cross

Sheffield Resources' Thunderbird mineral sands mine.

MiningCommentsPremiumTaxpayer-backed mine has one last roll of the dice

A key contractor at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine is out the door, with the WA operation teetering on the brink of financial collapse.

Adrian Rauso

Two young lives have been lost in a horror crash in the Wheatbelt after a ute slammed into a tree near Dandaragan in the early hours of Sunday.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWheatbelt tragedy as three young lives lost in 24 hours

The Wheatbelt has been rocked by tragedy after three young people were killed in two separate crashes in less than 24 hours.

Troy de Ruyter

Cottesloe Beach is set for a $15 million facelift after the Albanese Government announced $10m towards a long-awaited revamp, with the local council also putting $5m towards the works.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Iconic Cottesloe Beach foreshore set for $15 million revamp

WA’s iconic Cottesloe Beach is set for a $15 million facelift, following an Albanese Government funding boost.

Joe Spagnolo

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Sheffield Resources' Thunderbird mineral sands mine.

MiningCommentsPremiumTaxpayer-backed mine has one last roll of the dice

A key contractor at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine is out the door, with the WA operation teetering on the brink of financial collapse.

Adrian Rauso

Football icon Neale Daniher has died after a public and inspirational fight with motor neurone disease that lasted more than a decade. 

AFL VideoCommentsFootball icon Neale Daniher dies aged 65

Football icon Neale Daniher has died after a public and inspirational fight with motor neurone disease that lasted more than a decade. 

Craig O’Donoghue

James Heggaton was killed in a road crash.

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PremiumFarmer and beloved community member revealed as crash victim

A Great Southern town has been rocked by the death of a well-known farmer and passionate country football supporter in a horrific crash on Saturday morning.

Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Behind the White LineCommentsCommentsNew true crime podcast dives into cop drama behind $1b sting

LISTEN NOW: Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Female prisoners were allegedly sexually assaulted by male inmates during an out-of-control riot at a WA prison with Paul Papalia refusing to say why details of the event weren’t disclosed to the public.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
State PoliticsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
PremiumFemale prisoners allegedly sexually assaulted during riot

Female prisoners were allegedly sexually assaulted by male inmates during an out-of-control riot at a WA prison with Paul Papalia refusing to say why details of the event weren’t disclosed to the public.

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Australian farmland values have fallen.

FARMLAND VALUE DROPPremiumWA farmland value falls 24.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter

A report has found WA agricultural land values have fallen 24.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter, but stakeholders says the decline is likely more a reflection of the properties offered than a true devaluation.

Danielle Marsland

Emergency crews responding to house fire in Wonthella

EmergencyPremiumNeighbours tell of panic as crews get on top of house blaze

Neighbours and passers-by used hoses and frantically checked if anyone was at home when a fire broke out at a property in Wonthella on Wednesday morning.

Sienna Seychell & Sally Q Davies

An ocean rescue for a swimmer was under way at Koombana Bay on Wednesday.

Disaster and EmergencyRescue drama as swimmer goes missing in popular WA bay

An ocean rescue is underway for a swimmer in Bunbury’s Koombana Bay. 

Craig Duncan

Newly appointed Shire of Carnarvon commissioner Martin Aldridge.

Council chaosPremiumPremiumCommissioner named for Carnarvon shire after mass exodus

A former State MP has been appointed commissioner of the Shire of Carnarvon after it was plunged into chaos following the shock resignation of its shire president and five councillors almost a month ago.

Manjimup police are seeking public assistance after a hit-and-run incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

CrimePremiumPremiumManjimup police seek public’s help after hit-and-run crash

Manjimup police are calling for public assistance after a hit-and-run crash in the early hours of Saturday morning. 

Pemberton has been included on Australian Traveller’s 100 Best Aussie Towns list.

TourismPremiumPremiumPemberton earns spot in top 100 Aussie towns to visit

Pemberton has been named among the best towns to visit in Australia, with the Southern Forests destination earning national recognition for its forests, tourism experiences, and strong local identity. 

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Wegovy semaglutide tablets.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWeight-loss wars go global as Novo Nordisk bets big on pill

The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key US market, currently accounting for more than half of both Novo’s and Eli Lilly’s respective sales.

Elsa Ohlen

Vladimir Putin's visit to China is expected to include talks with Xi Jinping on trade and defence.

CNBC newsCommentsPutin’s ‘long game’: Why he’s visiting China after Trump

These are the three key areas where Russia’s leader would like to deepen ties and extract concrete pledges.

Emily Williams

A lack of high-quality feedback could also lead to attrition.

Workplace MattersCommentsPremium‘Be honest?’: Why workers don’t tell their bosses the truth

Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

Strategists such as Galloway can charge more than $15,000 a month for their services.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMeet the YouTube whisperers behind the biggest video names

With thousands of YouTube creators relying on the platform for income, many are turning to strategists as essential advisors on how to keep videos viral.

Alex Sherman and Zach Vallese

WA News

The Mexican cartel responsible for shipping $1 billion worth of cocaine to Australia in late 2022 feared being ripped off by its Australian partners, court documents reveal.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Fears of $1b cocaine rip-off spark cartel crackdown

The Mexican cartel responsible for shipping $1 billion worth of cocaine to Australia in late 2022 feared being ripped off by its Australian partners, court documents reveal.

Richard Baker

An independent expert is being called in to manage the future of the not-for-profit childcare centre Wind in the Willows in the Town of Bassendean.

ChildcareCommentsPremiumCalls for an expert to handle future of Wind in the Willows

An independent expert is being called in to manage the future of not-for-profit childcare centre Wind in the Willows in the Town of Bassendean.

Sophie Gannon

A draft Nedlands planning policy aimed at clarifying when a development has “substantially commenced” is set to go before council next week, amid a heated Supreme Court dispute over a Dalkeith build.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumStart of something new for City of Nedlands planning policy

A draft Nedlands planning policy aimed at clarifying when a development has ‘substantially commenced’ is set to go before council next week, amid a heated Supreme Court dispute over a Dalkeith build.

Katherine Bennell-Pegg in conversation with The Nightly National Political Editor Andrew Greene.

SpaceCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAstronaut says WA is light years ahead in space technology

The future of space is here in WA with the State having the technology and landscape to help Australia take its place at the forefront of space exploration, says the first astronaut to represent the country.

James Street revitalisation was shaped by community consultation.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth CBD street to get a huge transformation with new plans

Get ready, Perth - the heart of Northbridge is set for a major and much-needed transformation.

WA teenagers’ computing skills have plunged to a record low — despite their frequent use of devices in schools — with similar national results sparking a probe into what is causing the decline.

EducationCommentsPremium‘Concerning’: WA teens’ computer skills fall to a record low

WA teenagers’ computing skills have plunged to a record low despite their frequent use of devices in schools.

Bethany Hiatt