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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

Busselton-based quilting artist Barbara Weeks exhibits works in the Stitched and Bound exhibition at Manjimup.

REMOTE SCULPTURES PremiumBusselton quilting artist exhibits piece in Manjimup

A Busselton quilting artist is exhibiting a “memory” piece in Manjimup reflecting her time at Lake Ballard near the Shire of Menzies where she discovered artist Antony Gormley sculptures in the desert. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

South-West WA Drought Resilience course is coming next month.

AgriculturePremiumPremiumSouth West WA drought resilience course coming next month

A five-part professional development series aimed at strengthening agricultural understanding is being run by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub next month. 

Bridgetown Primary School Parents and Citizens Association raised funds in the canteen at the Bridgetown Cup.

Bridgetown CupPremiumPremiumBridgetown Primary School raises funds at Bridgetown Cup

Bridgetown Primary School’s efforts to raise funds for upgraded resources and play equipment was a success at the Bridgetown Cup. 

Farmer and psychotherapist Aaron Peet is the Legalise Cannabis candidate for the seat of Forrest.

HEMP HOMESPremiumPremiumPemberton psychotherapist candidate for the Seat of Forrest

Farmer and clinical psychotherapist, Aaron Peet is running with Legalise Cannabis for the seat of Forrest in the upcoming Federal election with hopes to change cannabis laws and address the housing crisis.

Bunbury Court.

CrimePremiumMan turns himself in to police after alcohol theft

A man had pleaded guilty to the stealing of alcohol from a Boyup Brook venue in January after he appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court on Monday in police custody.

Sofia Fimognari

Potato Growers Association WA chair Bronwyn Fox, CEO Simon Moltoni and Pemberton potato farmer Danny Omodei.

FARM DRONESPremiumPemberton field day showcases agriculture drones for growers

Potato growers and industry stakeholders gathered near Pemberton to learn about the latest drones and associated technology used on Western Australian horticulture farms. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

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The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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The West Australian exclusive
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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

Brendon Grylls and Mia Davies.

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The West Australian exclusive
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All candidates confident in three-way race for Bullwinkel

All eyes are on Western Australia’s newest seat of Bullwinkel in Perth’s Hills, which is shaping up to be a fierce three-way race between Labor, the Liberals and the Nationals.

Jessica Page and Oliver Lane

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SES crews prepare to hike down the trail.

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Hiker rescued from Albany ravine, taken to hospital

A hiker who slipped and fell off the edge of the Peak Head Trail on Monday afternoon has been successfully rescued and transported to hospital.

Jacki Elezovich and Melissa Sheil

Water police received a report about 3.40pm on April 17 that a man had capsized from his kayak about two nautical miles (3.7km) off Woodman Point in Cockburn Sound. 

Search and rescueVideoSea kayaker rescued after capsizing off Cockburn coast

WATCH: Police have released vision of the moment marine rescue saved a sea kayaker, who capsized off the coast of Cockburn Sound. 

Claire Sadler

Emergency services at the scene of a car crash on Loftus Street in West Perth on Sunday night. 7NEWS

EMERGENCYPremiumPremiumEaster Sunday rollover leaves nurse trapped in car

A nurse on her way to work had to be pulled from her car after a crash in central Perth left her trapped on Sunday night. 

Arthur Leggett at a RSLWA service in 2020.

Conflict and WarCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAge is finally wearying Diggers of The Greatest Generation

According to the Australian War Memorial, almost a million Australians served in WWII. But figures show there there were only about 1300 Australian WWII veterans remaining at December last year.

A luxury yacht went up in flames on Saturday off the coast of Rottnest Island. 

Disaster and EmergencyLuxury yacht catches fire off coast of Rottnest Island

A luxury yacht went up in flames on Saturday off the coast of Rottnest Island. 

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Two people died after their ute towing a caravan collided with a truck on South Coast Highway near Jerramungup.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumTwo dead after car towing caravan collides with truck

A driver and a passenger have died in a tragic start to the Easter long weekend in WA, killed when a car towing a caravan collided with a truck in the Great Southern.

Cameron Newbold

Howard Park Wines operators Richard and Jeff Burch.

tariff chaosPremiumMargaret River vignerons brace for Trump tariffs

With Margaret River vignerons barely recovered from their three-year ordeal with tariffs affecting the Chinese wine market, Donald Trump has thrown a fresh spanner in the works.

Warren Hately

Patrons gather at Onslow Anzac Memorial.

ANZAC DAYPremiumWhere to be on 2025 Anzac Day in the Pilbara

Communities across the Pilbara are preparing to pause, reflect and pay tribute this Anzac Day, April 25, marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

Madelin Hayes

Miriam Keyser, 15, selling necklaces. The Bazaarium Youth Markets are for young people to sell their art, designs and creative products and were held at Albany Town Hall on April 16, 2025.

Youth marketsMarkets showcase young people turning hobbies into business

Hundreds of people descended on Albany Town Hall on Wednesday for the Bazaarium Youth Markets to peruse the wares of Albany’s creative young people.

Surfrider spokeswoman Beth Carlessi addresses a protest in Margaret River last year, with the group signalling possible legal challenges if WA’s Environmental Protection Authority approves the Gnarabup resort project.

‘coastal risks’PremiumPremiumEPA decision looms for Gnarabup resort

The developers of a proposed resort at Gnarabup are still optimistic about starting work this year as WA’s Environmental Protection Authority prepares to issue a ruling on the project

The Broome Returned and Services League will host a full day of Anzac Day events this year, with everything from the traditional dawn service to live music and raffles running late into the night.

ANZAC DayPremiumPremiumBig day planned for Broome’s Anzac commemorations

The Broome Returned and Services League will host a full day of Anzac Day events this year, with everything from the traditional dawn service to live music and raffles running late into the night.

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Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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Pope Francis meets Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, 6 Oct, 2022.

WA NewsCommentsPerth to hold memorial mass for Pope Francis on Tuesday

A special mass will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth on Tuesday to honour and thank Pope Francis following his death.

Caleb Runciman

Police will allege Mr Brockman approached a man in his 50s in an alleyway on Potters Lane just before 11pm on Saturday.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing

A 65-year-old man has been accused of stabbing another man in the chest with a kitchen knife in an alleyway in Perth’s north.

Sarah Steger

Ms McKenzie would not say what the price tag was on the Coalition’s nuclear plan. Sky

NEWSPremiumPremium‘Zero’: McKenzie’s vow on Medicare

Coalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie has stared down the barrel of a camera in a terse interview on Sky News, making a major promise to voters on Medicare.

Mr Dutton has announced the plan as part of a response to “crime gangs”. Richard Dobson / NewsWire

NEWSPremiumPremiumCoalition’s $750m crime crackdown

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton plans to introduce new “post and boast” social media laws as part of a $750m pledge into crime prevention.

Jodi Shevlin and Sully Shevlin-Fleay.

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe remarkable story behind WA mum’s miracle babies

‘It was just awful, I thought I was going to die. It was the scariest day of my life.’

Asha (10), Shari (14), Avi (9 months), Siarne (17) and Ella (8) Ketteridge celebrating Easter at Kings Park.

SEE THE PICSCommentsThe wholesome ways West Aussies spent their Easter Sunday

Thousands of West Australians headed outside for a family picnic while others attended church services to celebrate Easter Sunday. 

Claire Sadler and Oliver Lane