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Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesTributes flow for ‘kind, happy’ boy after motorbike tragedy

Tributes have flowed for 14-year-old Brodie McFarlane, who tragically died from a motorbike accident in Manjimup.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Brodie McFarlane, 14, had a passion for the outdoors.

MANJIMUP WINNERYoung Manjimup farmer 2024 WA Rural Ambassador

Anjelica Smilovitis

HEALTHY FARMSBoyup Brook Preparing for Drought workshop

Boyup Brook farmers are invited to a drought preparation workshop to learn about the latest research for healthier farms and farm businesses.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Potential disruptionsWork begins on Bridgetown NBN upgrades

Those who rely on the Bridgetown South NBN fixed wireless tower for their internet services are being warned there could be potential disruptions as part of works to improve internet speeds.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Ban continuingGreenlip abalone fishing ban to stay in place this season

A ban on fishing for greenlip abalone between Busselton Jetty and Shoal Cape west of Esperance will continue this season amid a continuing need for stocks to recover in size.

Sean Van Der Wielen

BUSH TUCKEREdible native plants for food crops in the South West

A West Australian author who specialises in raising the profile of bush tucker around Western Australia has backed the idea the South West could create a whole new cropping industry.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Improving produceResearch finds ways to improve avocado yields

A three-year trial at a Manjimup commercial avocado farm funded by DPIRD and Hort Innovation Australia has found strategic pruning can improve the consistency of fruit quality.

Sean Van Der Wielen

FootballSouth West AFLW Watch: Docker East maintains bragging rights

Manjimup’s Dana East maintained bragging rights over Margaret River’s Ella Roberts and Bunbury’s Beth Schilling as Fremantle continued their perfect record in AFLW western derbies with a win over West Coast.

Josh Kempton

WATER BIRTH New water birthing program in Manjimup praised

A new water birthing program in Manjimup has been praised by third-time parents in the region.

HOUSING PROPOSAL Potential new build to rent co-operative housing model

The Manjimup community will get the opportunity to have their say on the development of a potential new build-to-rent co-operative housing model.

AUSSIE BIRD COUNTAussie Bird Count to detect ‘drying’ changes in South West

More than 4.26 million birds were counted during one week of the 11th annual Birdlife Australia Aussie Bird Count.

ANCIENT WILDERNESS200 citizen scientists research Walpole Wilderness

Walpole Wilderness Bioblitz 2024 brought together 200 citizen scientists to research the Walpole Wilderness and record information on the rare, common and new species.

Anjelica Smilovitis

AGRICULTURE CAREERSStudents get taste for ag careers and farming pathways

The South West FoodBowl agricultural awareness days were held in Nannup on October 17 and 18 for students from primary school through to Year 10.

Anjelica Smilovitis

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Jail for brutal pub attack that left dad fighting for life

A FIFO worker who left a father with a fractured skull and brain bleeds from a one-punch attack at a pub south of Perth has been sentenced to more than two years’ imprisonment.

Rebecca Le May

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Liberals promise to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000

First homebuyers look set to be targeted in the upcoming State election with the Liberal Party promising to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000 to win their votes.

Joe Spagnolo

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Pipe saga worsens for West Aussies with flooded homes

Thousands of WA families can’t get ‘defective pipes’ ripped out of their homes quickly enough as insurers decline to renew policies on properties hit with repeated water bursts.

John Flint

State PoliticsTaxpayers cop eye-watering $40m bill in Nicheliving lifeline

Nicheliving's giving up its building license will relieve abandoned customers, but taxpayers will have to foot the $40 million bill, sparking anger.

Jessica Page

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COURTS & JUSTICEPerth’s burger king refused bail on cocaine charges

A former managing director of Perth’s Meet & Bun burger restaurants has been denied bail after being charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell.

Erick Lopez

Courts & JusticeDid Andre Rebelo make calls pretending to be his brother?

The trial of a man accused of murdering his mother has continued with more remarkable evidence including that WA’s Coroner’s Court staff thought one Rebelo brother might have been impersonating another.

Tim Clarke

STATE POLITICS‘Dismayed’ police union boss dumped by board

WA Police Union president Paul Gale has been axed by the body’s board, just hours after officers overwhelmingly rejected a second pay offer from the State Government.

WA NewsHuge queues as WA’s first Starbucks opens

Cars lined-up in the drive-thru from 4.30am as West Aussies turned out in droves for the opening of the first Starbucks store in Western Australia.

WAISWAIS probe reveals body shaming, overtraining & bullying

Athletes at the West Australian Institute of Sport say they have been shamed because of their weight, are overtrained or are “uncomfortable” around staff members, a bombshell report has revealed.

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PoliticsPremier urges WA councillor to resign amid Russian strife

Premier Roger Cook has urged Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae to resign after appearing on Russian State media to decry Australian ‘mainstream media’.

Cain Andrews

Pindan to ParisWomen Rangers represent the Kimberley in France

Kimberley Rangers recently took their local expertise to the international stage, attending the 10th International Ranger Federation World Rangers Congress in France.

Katya Minns

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Octopus haul
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Worker allegedly helped steal 2.2 tonnes of octopus

Police say the theft of more than two tonnes of frozen octopus from a Geraldton wholesaler last week using a refrigerated hire truck was an inside job that had been planned for more than a month.

Jessica Moroney

Pool ClosedMidge swarm: Halls Creek pool to be shut until November

A swarm of insects, believed to be midges, has led to the closure of Halls Creek pool with the facility not expected to be open until sometime next month.

Climate changeWhale sharks under threat due to climate change

A new study by Murdoch University has revealed the impact climate change is projected to have on whale sharks, including those at WA’s Ningaloo Reef.

‘critical’ systemDoubt hangs over new Esperance shark warning towers funds

As the summer holiday period approaches, doubt continues over who will fund new shark warning towers at popular tourist beaches on WA’s south coast.

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Debate settledLevi boss settles debate on how often you should wash jeans

For most pieces of clothing, it’s clear they should be washed after a few wears. But jeans can be more divisive, with some even saying to never wash them.

Sophie Kiderlin

CNBC newsLithium still the way to go as automakers mull alternatives

The push to commercialise solid-state batteries for electric vehicles is well underway, but analysts say auto giants could be on the cusp of turning to a different kind of transformative science.

Sam Meredith

CNBC newsGoogle goes nuclear as data centre power demand surges

Tech companies are increasingly backing in nuclear energy to meet the growing power demands of data centres.

Pippa Stevens

CNBC newsWATCH: Metaverse showing signs of life, but it’s not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through smart glasses.

Salvador Rodriguez and Jonathan Vanian

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Accused killer to learn fate over shocking murder of partner

The fate of the man accused of the shocking domestic violence murder of Tiffany Woodley will be decided by a judge alone after photographs of her horrific injuries were deemed to be too confronting for a jury.

Emily Moulton

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‘Onerous’ approvals slow Rinehart’s magnetite push

Hancock Prospecting has deferred plans to tap into the WA magnetite market and delay a final investment decision on its proposed Ridley mine, pinning the move on approvals uncertainty and water supply.

Simone Grogan

courts & justiceMedics feared starved Floreat teen would suffer heart attack

Dietician appointments that authorities insisted an emaciated teen attend were repeatedly rescheduled - and after she eventually saw a doctor, there were fears she would have a heart attack.

CHECK YOUR TICKETS!Perth’s mystery $30 million Lotto winner yet to come forward

A search is underway for the lucky WA winner of Thursday night’s $30 million Powerball jackpot, with the winner yet to claim their prize.

NewsLucky punter wins $30 million jackpot

One lucky WA resident with an unclaimed ticket has won the Powerball jackpot on Thursday night, pocketing a whopping $30 million.

EconomyCould cocktails on the beach make Perth a global hotspot?

Crown Resorts boss David Tsai says Perth is left wanting when it comes to beachside hospitality in a new report designed to catapult WA’s fast-growing capital onto the global stage.

Simone Grogan