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unfathomable decisionCommentsPremiumFurniture maker ‘miffed’ over ‘unfathomable’ logging ban

A Bridgetown furniture maker said the State Government’s decision to end native forest logging was having an adverse effect on the timber industry.

Melissa Pedelty

birthday celebrationPremiumBridgetown’s Ooh La Lollipop celebrates 21st birthday

A beloved South West business celebrated its 21st birthday last week, crediting its success to its fun-loving atmosphere and nostalgic charm.

Melissa Pedelty

METAL ARTPremiumBridgetown family-owned business builds international ties

A Bridgetown family-owned business has its roots in South Africa with garden sculptures created by a Zimbabwe-born artist for collectors in Australia. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

FIRST NATIONS’ ANCESTRYPremiumAboriginal History WA and State Library to visit Manjimup

Manjimup will host free family history sessions aiming to help First Nations people reconnect with their family ancestry. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Environment and climate PremiumDrought resilience hub welcomes new director

Jo Wisdom will now head the hub which aims to support farmers, communities and industries during periods of drought and climate variability. 

Sofia Fimognari

AUSTRALIA DAYPremiumGreenbushes celebrates 10th Australia Day breakfast

Ten years on from their first free Australia Day event, Grow Greenbushes are back again to host a breakfast for the local community on January 26. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

new ideasPremiumMeet the new owners of Manjimup’s beloved Park Cafe

Decreasing pricing and increasing opening hours are just two of the many plans new Park Cafe owners have put in place for the beloved venue in Manjimup.

Melissa Pedelty

GOLDEN VALLEY TREESPremiumGolden Valley Tree Park wants ‘busy bees’

New volunteers are needed to help keep a Balingup icon thriving as the Golden Valley Tree Park management committee calls on those keen to “make a difference”. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

SUICIDE PREVENTION PremiumCommunity-led safe space opens in Bridgetown

Bridgetown volunteers have banded together to meet a critical need in the community with a safe space for people to visit during times of distress. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

EYE HEALTHPremiumOutback vision van set to make Manjimup debut

The Lions outback vision van will visit Manjimup for the first time with specialists offering free eye services to the community. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Emergency accessPremiumManjimup paramedics to implement emergency lock boxes.

The Manjimup St John sub-centre will be following in the footsteps of Boyup Brook’s sub-centre and implementing lock boxes for easier access to elderly residents in emergencies.

Daniel Hocking

Comedy Road TripPremiumComedy duo to debut Manjimup and Margaret River dates

2024 Spirit of the Adelaide Fringe award-winning duo Kel Balnaves and Amy Hetherington will bring their show down to the South West, with Margaret River and Manjimup being stops for the first time

Daniel Hocking

State PoliticsPremiumLiberals’ $6.7m pledge to invest in regional infrastructure

WA liberals have earmarked more than $6.6 million for infrastructure projects within the Shire of Manjimup, pledging to “invest in the regions” if they win the State election in March.

Melissa Pedelty

speedway beginsPremiumSpeedway returns to Manjimup for 2024-25 season

Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway returned at the weekend for the 2024-25 season, where more than 60 cars competed across six events at the recently upgraded venue.

Melissa Pedelty & Mitch Berliner

Scallan’s commitment PremiumNearly three decades on, Greenbushes tourism chair retires

After more than 27 years as president of the Greenbushes Discovery Centre, Pat Scallan has stepped down to make way for “new energy”.

Melissa Pedelty

bushfire readyPremiumWandillup Bushfire Brigade receives state-of-the-art tanker

A bushfire brigade based west of Bridgetown is the new home for a state-of-the-art water tanker, designed to help the unit fight fires using advanced technology.

Melissa Pedelty

FoodPremiumBridgetown small food business tackles waste

A small food business in Bridgetown is striving to minimise food waste, one sourdough loaf at a time.

Melissa Pedelty

out with the FOGOPremiumSouth West shire finds alternative solution to FOGO

A South West shire has taken minimising household waste to the next level, recently announcing its commitment to three community projects across 2025.

Melissa Pedelty

Campaign TrailPremiumWA Labor pledge to ‘do what’s right’ for South West towns

A re-elected WA Labor pledges to “do what’s right” for the South West region as Premier Roger Cook visits the region at the weekend to outline his plans for the Bunbury, Vasse and Warren-Blackwood electorates. 

Sofia Fimognari

report theftPremiumPolice encourage community to report gravesite theft

Bridgetown police are encouraging the community to report gravestone theft after recently learning of the increase in the illegal activity.

Melissa Pedelty

RAYS OF SUNFLOWERSPremiumBoyup Brook farmer celebrates first sunflower field

A Boyup Brook sheep farming family opened their first sunflower field to the public with an artist mum behind the bursting display of yellow. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

CARING FOR OTHERSPremiumBalingup ‘mindfulness’ centre to fundraise for nunnery

A Balingup “mindfulness” centre held an exhibition of Tibetan art in Perth this month to fundraise for a nunnery in India. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

NANNUP FICTION MYSTERYPremiumPerth author sets new mystery fiction book in Nannup

A West Australian author who set her debut young adult novel in Nannup has surprisingly attracted mostly adult readers because of the location.

Anjelica Smilovitis

MEANINGFUL ARTPremiumBridgetown textile artist Cassi-Jo Davis exhibits collection

Bridgetown textile artist Cassi-Jo Davis has interwoven her personal story of healing into a new exhibition, transforming upcycled garments and fabrics into works of art with a message behind each piece. 

Anjelica Smilovitis