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Soldiers Memorial HallPremiumRestoration of the Donnybrook Soldiers Memorial Hall

A hall dedicated to the South West men and women who served in the armed forces during World War I has been restored to its former glory.

Jacinta Cantatore

soccerPremiumRovers suffer another tough day

The Manjimup Rovers men suffered their second loss in a row at the weekend, going down to the first-placed Harvey Hawks Two. 

Luke McPherson

full days of flower fun PremiumNannup festival full line-up unveiled

Celebrating its 25th year the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival will cover all things green, from expert workshops to full weekends with some of the biggest names in the green-thumb world. 

Kasper Johansen

Critical result Roos upstage league leaders

Before last Sunday’s highly anticipated clash between Boyup Brook and Deanmill at Boyup Brook Oval, the visitors were unbeaten on top of the ladder. 

Justin Fris

SW ChampsPremiumPeel teams dominate SW regional netball championship

Despite some less-than-favourable weather conditions, Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre became a hive of activity for netballers of all ages in the South West & Peel Regional Championships.

Carly Laden

Rate risePremiumManjimup shire council to increase rates by 4.9 per cent

Shire of Manjimup residents will be paying an extra $48 in their rates this year after the council voted to increase rates by 4.9 per cent, in a budget with a strong focus on roads and core infrastructure. 

Jacinta Cantatore

AFL WatchPremiumModest outings for SW AFL stars

From a heart-breaking loss to a stunning comeback, Harvey’s Brady Hough and Manjimup’s Marlion Pickett were in on the action in the latest round of AFL.

Carly Laden

volunteer fundingOpposition calls for volunteer pay-gap funding

The WA Opposition says the State Government must grant funding for workers’ leave to fill key volunteer roles in regional areas.

Warren Hately

Help WantedPremiumSouth West business still struggling to find staff

A crippling staff shortage is continuing to take its toll on South West businesses, as cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues are being forced to reduce opening hours or close completely.

Jacinta Cantatore

CourtPremiumManjimup man jailed for delivering meth

A 26-year-old Manjimup man has been jailed for assisting in the supply of methamphetamine into the South West after relapsing into drug use.

Carly Laden

Super fundraising effortPremiumBFC superhero event raises $50,000 for cancer research

Bridgetown Football Club have proven themselves fundraising heroes after raising a total of $50,000 at their SuperKids SuperHeroes charity event at the weekend, in honour of Bridgetown boy Declan Kane.  

Kasper Johansen

Much-loved companionsPremiumSiblings faced with mother’s memory loss help care residents

A pair of sibling volunteers have become “much loved” companions to the residents at a Manjimup care home, after regularly visiting their mother who can no longer remember them as family.

Kasper Johansen

SoccerPremiumGoals galore in Rovers’ clash

The Manjimup Rovers women went down to Busselton City at the weekend in an incredible goal-fest which was sure to have turned heads across the competition. 

Luke McPherson

Statement performance Roos catch Bulldogs on the hop

Boyup Brook’s LSWFL premiership credentials were emphatically stamped last Saturday at the Bridgetown Sports Oval, after the Roos defeated second-placed Bridgetown 8.5 (53) to 7.7 (49). 

Justin Fris

Regional ChampsPremiumSouth West & Peel to compete in netball tournament

Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre is set to become a hub for netballers from across the South West and Peel regions with a regional tournament set to take place this weekend.

Carly Laden

Collie shire ratesPremiumCollie Shire Council votes on 5 per cent rate increase

Collie Shire Council voted unanimously to adopt a 5 per cent rate rise, making the average general rate payment $1044 for the upcoming financial year — $30 more than last year.

Jacinta Cantatore

Rate riseBridgetown-Greenbushes Shire council vote to increase rates

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Shire council voted unanimously on Thursday to increase rates by 8.52 per cent over the next two years, a decision which has almost doubled the figure advertised to ratepayers in May.

Jacinta Cantatore

Candidate profilesBridgetown-Greenbushes council candidates

We asked the each Bridgetown-Greenbushes by-election candidate three questions about why they deserve your vote on August 5.

Jacinta Cantatore

SoccerRovers on a roll

The Manjimup Rovers men have continued their impressive run of form with a win over the third-placed Eaton-Dardanup at the weekend. 

Luke McPherson

HockeyLeaders remain on top

The Warren Womens Hockey Association continued in round 9 over the weekend with some hard-fought matches. 

Luke McPherson

paradise valley Manjimup filmmaker Abby Garratt working on new project

A 22-year-old Manjimup filmmaker is hoping to tap into the “beautiful” scenery of her home town to create her second short film after receiving a State Government regional arts grant. 

Kasper Johansen

South West AFL WatchPremiumSlim pickings for South West AFL stars

A look at how the South West’s AFL stars fared in the latest round of the 2022 AFL season.

Carly Laden

vital helpPremiumSouth West volunteers help Lifeline answer 2000 more calls

Lifeline WA said is celebrating the progress of its pilot project, Volunteer at Home, which trained volunteers in the regional WA as telephone crisis supporters and helped it answer thousands more crisis calls.

Luke McPherson

Rate risePremiumBridgetown-Greenbushes rates to rise at least 5 per cent

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes residents could be facing a rates increase of at least 5 per per in the 2022-23 financial year after the council votes on the rise on Thursday.

Jacinta Cantatore