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  1. SWSAPremiumRovers and Dynamos play in round 12 of SWSA

  2. BonsaiPremiumBonsai club launches in Manjimup

  3. Highest club honourPremiumManjimup Lions president wins prestigious award

  4. young changemakersPremium Manjimup teenager takes centre stage at WA Youth Parliament

  5. superhero effortPremiumA superhero effort: $40,000 raised for kids’ cancer research

footballPremiumBridgetown defeat Deanmill by 99 points

Bridgetown take their fourth consecutive win in round 13 of the Lower South West Football League after dominating a home-game against Deanmill at the weekend.

Melissa Pedelty

premier level facilityPremiumManjimup’s multi-million-dollar in full swing

A recent information session hosted by the Shire of Manjimup has given the local community substantial insight into the proposed multi-million-dollar sporting complex currently under redevelopment.

Melissa Pedelty

Power painPremiumMP spruiks benefits of Synergy ‘free electricity’ scheme

Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie has reminded residents doing it tough about a new State Government scheme to help with power bills.

Warren Hately

SocialsPremiumSocial photos from Dungeons and Drunks in Bridgetown

Adult tabletop enthusiasts were able to enjoy mulled beverages and mature sessions of Dungeons & Dragons during the Dungeons and Drunks event on Saturday night.

Daniel Hocking

footballPremiumImperials defeat Tigers by a mere point

In a thrilling clash between the two Manjimup sides in round 13 at the weekend, Tigers were pipped at the post by Imperials by a mere point.

Melissa Pedelty

‘Squeezed so hard’PremiumMan avoids jail after sickening choking charges on partner

A Donnybrook man who persistently choked his partner over a nine month period - only stopping when a child entered the room - now has a looming jail term for the sickening acts.

Breanna Redhead

Adult entertainmentHotshots coming to Shamrock Hotel in August

The Shamrock Hotel will become the place to be for ladies when the Sydney Hotshots bring their touring show, full of choreography, acrobatics and six-packs, on August 1.

SWSAPremiumPremiumRovers and Dynamos play in round 12 of SWSA

The Rovers were unsuccessful in beating the Dynamos, who scored their second win of the season 1-0, in a stalemate match with strong defence from both teams.

BonsaiPremiumPremiumBonsai club launches in Manjimup

The South West region welcomes a new bonsai tray planting club at the Manjimup Family Centre, for those interested in taking up the hobby.

young changemakersPremium Manjimup teenager takes centre stage at WA Youth Parliament

An incredibly passionate and intelligent Manjimup young adult proudly represented the Lower South West at Youth Parliament earlier this month.

Melissa Pedelty

superhero effortPremiumA superhero effort: $40,000 raised for kids’ cancer research

Members, supporters, sponsors and the Bridgetown community all gathered on Saturday for the annual SuperKids SuperHeroes Fundraiser, raising more than $40,000 for children’s cancer research.

Cally Dupe & Melissa Pedelty

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Perth bikie held in custody after drug and shotgun bust

A Comanchero bikie has faced court on gun and drugs related charges after gang crime squad detectives raided a home in Perth’s northern suburbs on Wednesday night.

Phil Hickey and Christopher Tan

Country road tragedyPremiumMan killed in tragic crash on remote Mid West road

A man has been killed in a car rollover in WA’s remote Mid West.

Alex Di Rosso

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REVEALED: Who’s who in the Forrest inner circle

Behind every billionaire couple is a host of trusted advisors ... so what happens when mega-rich listers split? Meet the Forrest lieutenants.

Matt Mckenzie

Legal investigationPremiumShock twist in Andrew Forrest’s marriage breakdown

A shock twist in the marriage breakdown of Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola has been revealed with his company Fortescue Metals Group admitting he was investigated for a relationship with an employee.

Sarah-Jane Tasker

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REVEALED: How lucky WA fisherman fought off shark

A WA man has described the dramatic moment he fought for his life after a shark ‘as big as his boat’ lunged at him while spearfishing.

Stuart McGuckin

Women’s World CupCommentsPremiumUltimate A to Z of all you need to know about the Matildas

We all know ‘S’ is for ‘Sam’ and ‘superstar’ but there’s a dictionary full of descriptors that also give an insight into our mighty Matildas as they prepare for the World Cup opener.

Samantha Rogers and Ben Smith

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Cost-of-living crisisCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumWin for patients: WA GPs let off the hook on payroll taxes

GP practices in WA will not be pursued over payroll tax in a decision doctors say will spare patients from further hikes on medical consultations in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. 

‘Significant costs’CommentsCommentsCottesloe abandons legal fight against OBH approval

Cottesloe council has dropped its threat to challenge the Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment approval in the Supreme Court, citing the huge expense and a slim chance of winning a legal battle for backing down.

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PremiumFarmers in plea for exemptions from cultural heritage laws

Grain farmers have claimed WA’s new heritage laws risk ‘the demise of regional communities and industries’ while pleading for land that has ‘already been disturbed, developed or cultivated’ to be exempt.

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Rescue chopper rushes man to hospital after major SW crash

The RAC rescue helicopter has rushed a man to hospital after a horror car crash in WA’s South West.

Lauren Price

‘Squeezed so hard’PremiumMan avoids jail after sickening choking charges on partner

A Donnybrook man who persistently choked his partner over a nine month period - only stopping when a child entered the room - now has a looming jail term for the sickening acts.

Breanna Redhead

Worlds collideCommentsPremiumDenmark meets Denmark at World Cup training session in Perth

A total of nine junior and senior players based from Denmark Soccer Club made the trip up to the city for the opportunity to meet professional players from the 13th ranked team in the world.

Calvin Sims

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: How lucky WA fisherman fought off shark

A WA man has described the dramatic moment he fought for his life after a shark ‘as big as his boat’ lunged at him while spearfishing.

Cultural heritagePremiumPremiumOrganisation urges community to continue learning about ACHA

WKSNAC chief executive Lisa Smith said it was understandable for change to make people ‘a bit anxious they don’t feel that they have been well explained to them’.

Mystery solved?CommentsCommentsPolice confirm likely origin of mystery washed-up object

Police have confirmed where the bizarre, barnacle-covered object that washed up on a beach in Green Head and made headlines around the world most likely came from.

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The EconomistPremiumA battery supply chain that excludes China looks impossible

THE ECONOMIST: Green industrial policy and hawkish security policies are clashing.

The Economist

The EconomistPremiumYour employer is (probably) unprepared for AI

THE ECONOMIST: Poor preparation for AI is bad news for your earnings and the broader economy.

The Economist

CNBCPremiumNetflix earnings showcase strength as industry struggles

Netflix added 5.9 million subscribers in the quarter and forecast a similar gain next quarter. The company hardly mentions its fledgling video game business at all in its shareholder note.

Alex Sherman

The EconomistPremiumThe mystery of gold prices

THE ECONOMIST: A fear-and-inflation hedge has failed to hedge against fear or inflation.

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Focusing on clean upCommentsPremiumCCC findings ‘damning’: Carey slams Lib’s $30m housing mess

Labor’s Housing Minister slammed the former government over a decision to buy a majority stake in a ‘worthless’ apartment developer that the corruption watchdog found cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.

Rebecca Le May

CrimeAirline passenger tried to headlock police

An Australian man has been slapped with a fine for trying to put a police officer in a headlock and take his taser on a plane.

Eli Green

‘Not happening’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSaffioti puts final nail in the coffin of Commonwealth Games

There are no circumstances in which WA would agree to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games – not even if the costs were heavily subsided by the event organisers. 

Streaking aheadCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPedalling pollies take in WA for first time to back veterans

The State’s southwest is about to see a lot more of politicians than they’re used to as MPs of all stripes don lycra for the Pollie Pedal charity ride.

Search continuesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Incredibly brave’: 12yo hit-and-run victim in wheelchair

The driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a schoolgirl in a wheelchair after she suffered extensive injuries late last month is yet to be found.

Sad case VideoPremiumMan in court accused of killing grandad at Perth home

A 20-year-old man has faced court accused of killing his grandfather at a home in Perth’s south last month.

Sarah Steger