A South West sales consultant has said Donnybrook is the region’s best kept secret, a town now experiencing strong demand.
Rose Patane
The race for finals is almost at full boil in all three grades with two rounds to play in the Lower South West Football League season.
Jack Penniment
Donnybrook Blackwood Ravens master’s side is gearing up for back-to-back South West Netball Football League premierships with three fixtures remaining.
A striking wearable textile artwork inspired by Golden Valley Tree Park has won the public vote at this year’s Bridgetown-Greenbushes art awards.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
The Southern Forests’ world-famous truffle industry will be celebrated this Saturday when the inaugural Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered festival comes to Manjimup Heritage Park.
Pemberton’s new floating sauna has welcomed its first visitors after opening at the Pemberton Pool, introducing an eco-friendly wellness experience to Western Australia’s South West.
A collection of childhood sketches and newly re-imagined artworks will take centre stage when young Manjimup artist Nyx Birkhead unveils his first solo exhibition later this month.
Gatsby’s Skyline will vacate its Manjimup premises by the end of October, with the shire rejecting the owners’ request for another year at half-rent and further work to establish a commercial kitchen.
A cap on new holiday homes could be considered in Walpole as residents warn the town’s shortage of permanent rentals is preventing businesses from employing essential workers.
The shire of Manjimup CEO says a detailed investigation into contamination at the former Pemberton mill site could take several years and cost millions of dollars.
Manjimup ratepayers will pay an average of almost 5 per cent more in rates this financial year, while rubbish collections and Windy Harbour leases also climb under the shire’s newly adopted budget.
The shire of Manjimup has reversed its refusal of a large pine plantation near Meerup after councillors said strengthened bush fire measures delivered a better - although imperfect - outcome for the community.
The South West has endured its second driest July on record this year, with some areas receiving less than than half of their average rainfall.
Craig Duncan
Bridgetown got back on the winners’ list after two losses in a row with a solid win over Tigers by 26 points at Bridgetown Oval.
Officers from the Department of Health’s tobacco and vape regulation directorate were accompanied by South West police at a Manjimup business as part of a regulatory activity.
An investigation is under way by Donnybrook police into a burglary which occurred at the Donnybrook Waste Management Facility.
After a successful return to the South West in 2025, MSWA’s Bunbury Swim will return next month to help raise money and awareness for a good cause.
Manjimup police have urged motorists to make safer choices behind the wheel, after detecting a surge of speeding and seat belt offences across the region.
The community’s outrage boiled over during a regional shire’s council meeting this week, with the shire president forced to adjourn proceedings and issue a public apology.
Football participation across the South West continues to climb, with Auskick, Superkick and community football numbers all recording growth in 2026.
Bridgetown footballer Kalani Brooks has received a massive suspension for his off-the-ball strike on a Kojonup player during a Lower South West Football League match last weekend. Get the details here.
Amy Towers
The former WAFL player has been charged with assault and impeding someone’s breathing after two alleged on-field attacks.
A language at risk of being lost forever will be heard in Manjimup in October when 92-year-old Thiinma elder Peter Salmon shares his extraordinary life through stories and song.
The Karri Rally has once again delivered a boost for Manjimup, with strong competition, community events and an influx of visitors making for a successful weekend.
