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Two Manjimup men have been charged following a burglary that occurred in the town late last month. 

CrimePremiumPolice foil Manjimup pairs whipper snipper plunder

Two men have been charged after a daytime burglary at a Manjimup home late last month, allegedly making off with $700 of gardening equipment. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Slammers’ Rhys Barrett intercepts.

BasketballPremiumSlammers suffer close losses against Eastern Suns

The South West Slammers suffered close losses to Eastern Suns in round 17 of the NBL1 West season.

Craig Duncan

Carey Park's Brian Hughes celebrates a goal.

SWFLPremiumPanthers nab 72-point victory over Augusta-Margaret River

Augusta Margaret River could not overcome a dominant performance from Carey Park on Sunday, with the Panthers relentless in their victory. 

Craig Duncan

Former Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke, former Energy Minister Reece Whitby, Premier Roger Cook, Collie Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and Bunbury MLA Don Punch at the unveiling of a plan to build energy infrastructure in Picton last year.

AMTECH HUBSPremiumAnchor tenants are being sought for South West AMTECH site

The State Government is calling out for an anchor tenant to operate at the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub in Picton. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury's Kye Wright on the move.

SWFLPremiumBunbury delivered deceive victory, grounding the Eagles

Bunbury delivered a deceive victory over the Collie this weekend, grounding the Eagles with an 86 point victory. 

Craig Duncan

Dementia Support Australia’s head of clinical services Associate Professor Steve Macfarlane.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT PremiumSupporting Complex Dementia to be held in Bunbury next month

One of Australia’s leading figures in the field of dementia will guide a team of experts in Bunbury next month as they present at the Support Complex Dementia event. 

Rose Patane

Cookernup Church site is officially on the market.

History LostThe Cookernup church has been listed for sale

A beloved historical church in Cookernup has been put on the market, despite the community battling to retain the site. 

Rose Patane

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's Ned Gaulter goes to kick against South Bunbury.

70TH ANNIVERSARY PremiumHBL Football Club celebrates milestone with league win

HBL Football Club celebrated its 70th anniversary in style this weekend, honouring the event with a 33-point win against South Bunbury at Brunswick Oval in the South West Football League season round 16 clash.

Jack Penniment and Rose Patane

Green sea turtle Nori was found washed up on Preston Beach earlier this month.

TURTLE REHABILITATION PremiumA stranded green sea turtle was found on Preston Beach

A juvenile green sea turtle found washed up on Preston Beach earlier this month is now recovering and being rehabilitated at Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre. 

Rose Patane

Past and present Brunswick residents cut the cake to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the town hall.

90TH CELEBRATIONS Brunswick community celebrates hall’s 90th anniversary

Residents of Brunswick Junction past and present gathered at the weekend to commemorate a special milestone for the town. 

Rose Patane

Cameras known as POTBots are used in WRL research

ResearchScientists learning more about juvenile rock lobsters

Scientists are learning more about the growth and survival of juvenile rock lobsters through shallow water surveys along WA’s coast. 

Craig Duncan

An RSPCA officer investigating Marlie’s prior living conditions.

Animal WelfareRSPCA report surge in surrenders of exotic birds

The RSPCA is urging the public to think carefully before bringing home an exotic bird, with the number of birds coming into its care increasing by almost 50 per cent over the past year.

Craig Duncan

Pantry Mama founder and Harvey resident Kate Freebairn is getting ready to release her debut cookbook Easy Sourdough on Any Schedule.

COOKBOOK LAUNCH Harvey’s Kate Freebairn to launch her debut cookbook

After building an online global sourdough community from her home in the South West, a Harvey mum is gearing up to launch her first cookbook showing bakers how to be the boss of their own sourdough. 

Rose Patane

The aftermath of the Nanga Brook fire.

Fire FundingPremiumSouth West shire’s benefit from bushfire spending

Several South West shires are set to benefit from the latest round of bushfire mitigation activity fund grants, with the State spending more than $5.1 million to prepare for bushfire season.

Craig Duncan

Danny Harris was a passionate advocate for community facilities, local sport and the growth of the district.

Community Stalwart Dardanup community mourn former shire president Danny Harris

Dardanup shire president from 1992 to 1995 Danny Harris has died, leaving a lasting impact on the community he helped to govern. 

Craig Duncan

Lake Albany and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam.

Youth ParliamentTeen represents Margaret River in Youth Parliament

Lake Albany is among four young leaders from the South West who represented the region in Parliament this week as part of a youth leadership program.

Madelin Hayes

Documentary filmmaker Alastair Bruce won the best cinematography award at the 2026 Australia Youth Film Festival for Where the Rain Goes.

WINNING FILMSouth West filmmaker wins big at film festival

A young filmmaker hailing from Margaret River and Busselton has been recognised on the national stage for a documentary film highlighting water scarcity in the Wheatbelt. 

Madelin Hayes

Author of Heartwood: The Art And ScienceOf Growing Trees for Conservation and Profit, Rowan Reid.

Chance to learnChance to learn from leading agroforestry educators

Farmers, landholders and rural professionals have the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading agroforestry educators next month

Craig Duncan

Forrest MHR Ben Small cutting the ribbon to his new office in Busselton.

Politics Ben Small opens doors to satellite office in Busselton 

Forrest MHR Ben Small has opened the doors to a new satellite electorate office in the City of Busselton. 

Craig Duncan

The Stella Bella team preparing for vintage 2024.

Standout DropStella Bella Cab Sav wins Queensland Grand Champion wine

Stella Bella’s 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon was crowned Grand Champion Wine of Show at the 2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards last week earning the prestigious Angelo Puglisi Trophy at the event. 

Craig Duncan

Beloved South west educator and environmental champion George Mardon celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Community iconCommunity champion George Mardon celebrates major milestone

A South West educator and environmental advocate George Mardon has celebrated his 90th birthday in style, surrounded by family and friends. 

Craig Duncan

Gypsea Tails owner Taz Grace and Zeus the rescue dog.

Rescue DogGoFundMe launched as rescue dog Zeus fights for life

A Margaret River couple is calling on the community to help save their beloved rescue dog Zeus, launching a GoFundMe campaign after a routine cancer surgery became a costly fight for his life. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Ten-year-old Eloise Hart has been nominated for the Graham Kennedy award for most popular new talent at the 2026 Logie awards.

LOGIES AWARDSSouth West 10-year-old actor nominated for Logie award

A young South West actor will grace the red carpet next month at one of the biggest nights celebrating the best shows and stars in Australian television. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Dardanup will host the Perth Wildcats at the Eaton Recreation Centre in August.

PRE-SEASON CLASHAn NBL team is heading to the South West in August

A National Basketball League team will return to the South West for the first time in years for a special pre-season clash next month. 

Rose Patane