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  1. Hotel HolidayCommentsPremiumHotel proposal in Manjimup gets the nod

  2. Denmark DonationCommentsPremiumHand-built WWII plane replica finds war museum home

  3. Fire FundsCommentsPremiumCash to help cut fire risk in Nannup

  4. RSL FundingCommentsPremiumGrant will help Pemberton RSL display its heritage

  5. Petition For ProblemCommentsPremiumBridgetown locals demand action on speeding

Festival FunCommentsPremiumManjimup Cherry fest ready to celebrate milestone

One of the most iconic events in the South West is ready to celebrate a special milestone next weekend.

Bridgetown BuzzingCommentsPremiumBridgetown Agricultural Show makes historic return

The Bridgetown Showgrounds came to life once more as an iconic community event made a historic return at the weekend.

Josh Sunderland

Christmas CheerCommentsPremiumManjimup Apex Club gives back to seniors

Manjimup’s Apex Club gave back to the community’s seniors with its annual Seniors Christmas Lunch at the weekend.

Josh Sunderland

CricketCommentsPremiumThree for Boyup Brook’s Maw stunts Northcliffe score

Boyup Brook claimed a 29-run win at home over Northcliffe at the weekend.

Josh Sunderland

CricketCommentsBridgetown fail to reel in Forestry’s big score

Bridgetown Cricket Club suffered its fifth straight loss at the hands of Forestry at the weekend, losing by 85 runs.

Darcy Walsh

Swim teacher shortagePremiumSouth West schools caught up in national shortage

The department has admitted multiple schools in the region had to cancel their in-term swimming programs as a result of the shortage, but would not be drawn on how many schools were affected.

Jacinta Cantatore

CricketCommentsCommentsManjimup triumph over Pemberton on Jack Muir’s century

Manjimup Cricket Club hosted Pemberton at Collier Street Turf on Saturday and left with a four-wicket win.

CricketCommentsCommentsBridgetown fail to reel in Forestry’s big score

Bridgetown Cricket Club suffered its fifth straight loss at the hands of Forestry at the weekend, losing by 85 runs.

CricketCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThree for Boyup Brook’s Maw stunts Northcliffe score

Boyup Brook claimed a 29-run win at home over Northcliffe at the weekend.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHawks’ offence has Yabbies on a plate

It was all smiles for the two Hawks teams with both enjoying big wins in round seven of the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association’s 2021-22 season.

Josh Sunderland

MotorsportCommentsBig night of Manjimup speedway action

Manjimup Speedway played host to the Limited Sprintcars and round three of the 2021-2022 Ivix Industries South West Sedan Championship on Saturday night.

Aidan Skraha

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Revealed: The top DEA agent now working for WA Police

He helped capture two of the world’s most prolific weapons traffickers, turned a cartel boss into a DEA informant and worked cases against the Taliban and al-Qaida. Now he works with the WA Police Force.

Sarah Steger

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Perth couple weigh legal challenge to WA’s surrogacy laws

If it was up to Perth couple Scott Corbett and Chris Brain they would be starting a family now. Instead, they are weighing a legal challenge to the WA laws that prevent them from having a baby via surrogate.

Kate Emery

Brain injury trialPremiumDeep-sea divers ‘should have been pressurised more slowly’

A senior manager on Australia’s deepest-ever commercial dive told a court things should have been done differently to better protect the safety of divers, some of whom are still brain-damaged.

John Flint

Regional News

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumHow Shirley blazed a trail for female fireys

As a woman in what was very much claimed as a man’s domain, Shirley Morris-Knowles was often fighting fires on more fronts than the flames in front of her.

Steve Butler

Conditions to bailPremiumRape accused has conditions slapped on him

Sgt Hallsworth said he still strongly opposed bail, labelling the man a “risk to the community”.

Tegan Guthrie & Amber Lilley

Pressing issuesPremiumKimberley population rebound spurs call for housing fix

Newly-minted Kimberley Regional Group chair David Menzel has urged housing and childcare issues be addressed amid an across-the-board uptick in the region’s population.

Sam Jones

Tourism initiativePremiumPremiumKarratha business leaders support $185m plan to open WA

Karratha business leaders have backed a $185 million State Government plan to lure international students and visitors to Western Australia.

Well deservedPremiumPremiumHeroic actions win Oasis staff bravery honours

An emotional Mr Hao said he could never thank the group enough for their actions on that day.

cyclingPremiumPremiumCyclist set for national titles in Victoria

“I’ve been doing blocks of two weeks, with quite a bit of intensity and a lot of volume.”

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Incredible tale of survivalPremiumHusband and wife duo lucky to survive horror plane crash

A husband and his wife are recovering in hospital after miraculously surviving a plane crash that sheared off one wing and left them trapped in the wreckage.

Briana Fiore & Bethany Hiatt

Shocking injuriesYoung boy savagely mauled by two dogs in Perth’s south

A 9-year-old boy has undergone surgery at Perth Children’s Hospital after being savagely attacked by two dogs near his Baldivis home on Saturday afternoon. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Brianna Dugan

Violent attacksPremiumPremiumGang feud sparked Northbridge stabbings, court told

Two violent stabbings in the centre of Northbridge that left a 28-year-old man dead were the result of ‘gang’ feuding, a court has heard.

Public appearancePremiumPremiumCleo’s accused kidnapper to face charges in Carnarvon court

The man accused of abducting Cleo Smith is set to front court in Carnarvon on Monday — four weeks after the four-year-old was dramatically rescued from a locked room inside his home.

CourtsPremiumPremiumNext steps for Cleo Smith’s alleged abductor

The man accused of abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith will appear in court on Monday via video link from a maximum-security prison in Perth.

See the picturesCommentsPremiumBridge zip-line opens to stunning views — and steep prices

Perth’s newest tourist attraction the Matagarup Bridge zip-line officially opened on Sunday, offering adrenaline junkies 75km/h thrills over the Swan River — but for a much higher price than expected.

Caitlyn Rintoul