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46 Brigade are celebrating the release of a new album..

Fresh actPremiumIndie rock-pop band 46 Brigade gearing up for Manjimup show

WA indie rock-pop band 46 Brigade is gearing up for a triumphant return to Manjimup’s Gatsbys Skyline this weekend to celebrate the release of their latest album, Jet Black Star.

Amber Lilley

Close to 100 of the shire’s most dedicated volunteers gathered at the newly reopened town hall last month.

Valued volunteers Bridgetown’s best celebrated at volunteers event

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes celebrated their best at a volunteers event late last month

Craig Duncan

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run passed through Manjimup Primary schools last week.

Peace runPeace run passes through Manjimup

A global run for peace passed through Manjimup Primary schools last week on its journey through the South West with a team of 16 national and international runners taking part. 

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has put it’s support behind the Bridgetown- Greenbushes Friends of the Forest petition to keep mining companies out of the Dalgarup Forest.

MiningShire gives support to keep mining companies out of forest

A South West shire has thrown its support behind a community petition which aims to keep mining companies out of native forests, turning those areas into protected national parks.

Craig Duncan

The next generation of South West conservation managers have started new careers with DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife Service.

Conservation managers South West welcomes next generation of conservation managers

The South West has welcomed the next generation of conservation managers as new recruits descend on the region. 

Craig Duncan

Boyup Brook's Ryan Pessotto and Kojonup's Lee Lucev fight for a loose ball.

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Cougars edge out Roos in thrilling grand final replay

Kojonup edged out Boyup Brook by one point in a thrilling replay of the 2024 Lower South West Football League grand final at Boyup Brook Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Digital renders of Pemberton’s proposed floating spa facility.

HOT ON THE SAUNA Business body throws support behind floating sauna project

The Pemberton Chamber of Commerce and Industry has thrown its support behind a proposed floating sauna project at the historic Pemberton Swimming Pool.

Amber Lilley

Donnybrook orchardist Sam Licciardello.

HORT AWARDDonnybrook’s Sam Licciardello named one of Australia’s best

Donnybrook horticultural legend Sam Licciardello has made the South West proud after being named a winner in the industry’s biggest excellence awards. 

Cally Dupe

A truck crashed into the bridge over the Blackwood River.

DEADLY CRASHPremiumTruck driver dies after ploughing into bridge

A truck driver has died in a horror crash after ploughing into a bridge near Bridgetown on Monday morning. 

Amber Lilley

Garry Adams has been named the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes CEO.

New boss in townPremiumSouth Perth’s Garry Adams to lead Bridgetown-Greenbushes

South Perth’s acting CEO Garry Adams is moving away from the big city to lead Bridgetown-Greenbushes as the new CEO of the South West shire.

Craig Duncan

Several South West groups see the benefit of regional restoration grants as $1 million gets delivered across grassroots organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia. 

Getting fundedSouth West groups benefit from regional restoration grants

Several South West groups see the benefit of regional restoration grants as $1 million gets delivered across grassroots organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia. 

Craig Duncan

Bridgetown author Joanne Patmore will be launching her debut book Black Wattle this August, with the novel exploring the Group Settlement Scheme in the South West.

Black WattlePremiumBridgetown author to launch debut novel this August

A Bridgetown writer will be releasing her first novel Black Wattle this August, with the book centred on group settlement life in the landscape of the Margaret River region.

Daniel Hocking

The WA Avocado Export Regional Forum is coming to Manjimup this month.

Growing connectionsavocado experts dropping into Manjimup

The WA Avocado Export Regional Forum is coming to the South West this month with a host of industry experts in tow across three avocado themed events. 

Craig Duncan

Imperials in a huddle.

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Imperials pull of stunning upset of reigning premiers

Imperials pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Lower South West Football League season at Nannup Oval on Saturday, beating reigning premiers Boyup Brook by two points.

Josh Kempton

Jed Beaton and the CDR Monster Energy Yamaha team after winning the Manjimup 15000.

MotocrossBeaton holds off Webster to go back-to-back in Manji

Monster Energy CDR Yamaha’s Jed Beaton held off a resurgent Kyle Webster to be crowned champion of the 2025 Manjimup 15,000 on Sunday.

Tom Shanahan

Pemberton VFRS volunteer Jamie Copeland teaches students how to extinguish a fuel fire.

2025 Fire and Emergency Services awards PremiumPemberton fire captain Jamie Copeland up for major award

Pemberton fire captain Jamie Copeland has said his spot on the 2025 Fire and Emergency Services finalist list was a team effort.

Craig Duncan

The Shie of Manjimup council has approved the proposal of developing a rating review and rating strategy, which will come into effect for the 2025-26 budget.

Bit of hopePremiumcouncil pass move to ease the region’s housing crisis

The Shire of Manjimup have given people living with ‘no hope’ a lifeline, passing a motion to ease the region’s housing crisis.

Craig Duncan

A sign of remembrance will soon adorn streets across the Shire of Manjimup.

Lest we forgetSign of remembrance to adorn the streets of Manjimup

A sign of remembrance will soon adorn streets across the Shire of Manjimup as the council welcomes a proposal to add poppies to street signs named after service members.

Craig Duncan

MAIN PIC: Kojonup's Lee Lucev kicked 12 goals on the weekend. TOP RIGHT: Railways FSC president Wayne Stubber. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bring Ya Boots host Kurt Mckain with Jack Richards and Tom Lee.

Around The Leagues PremiumCougar boots bag of 12, country footy sounds & vollie praise

Kojonup gun on fire to boot 12 goals in Cougars mauling of Imperials in LSWFL, the new Bring Ya Boots podcast bringing to life great country footy stories and top recognition for passionate Railways president.

Cameron Newbold

Lorene Vigus took home the judges and people’s choice awards during the 2025 Pinot Picnic.

AWARD WINNING PremiumPerth artist won big at this month’s Pinot Picnic festival

A Perth artist who travelled to the Pemberton and Manjimup wine regions was rewarded during this month’s Pinot Picnic festival. 

Amber Lilley

Sri Chinmoy's Art for Peace exhibition is open in Manjimup.

PEACEFUL BIRDS Art from global philosopher aims to inspire peace

A global philosopher, musician and sportsman has turned his talents to the arts with a new exhibition in Manjimup showing off the works of spiritual Indian artist Sri Chinmoy. 

Amber Lilley

Southern Forests Food Council representatives Mitchell East, Tyler Radomiljac, Donnette Edwards, and Dr Arthur Wilson, SFFC Executive Chair.

FarmingSouthern Forests to hold new series of networking events

Farmers in the Southern Forest’s will be able to attend a new series of networking events which aim to strengthen the farming community

Ezra Kaye

Greenbushes Discovery Centre chair Amanda Lovitt shows a photo of her as a child with her father Peter Haas.

SOUTHERN FOREST HISTORYShip passengers honoured during heritage festival

The stories of nearly 8000 displaced people and refugees who arrived in Australia aboard a ship after World War II were presented in Bridgetown as part of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Lovkiss from Manjimup Scout Group has reached the pinnacle of achievement in Scouts Australia, earning the prestigious Scout Medallion.

Standout ScoutingManjimup Scout awarded prestigious Scout Medallion

A trailblazer in the treetops, Manjimup Scout Scarlett Lovkiss has earned the top honour of scouting.

Craig Duncan