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Joshua Tomcsanyi was one of 48 firefighters to graduate from the DFES academy.

Fire graduate PremiumPassionate Albany vollie firefighter turns hobby into career

After almost a decade holding the hose as a volunteer, Albany man Joshua Tomcsanyi has officially made his “hobby” a career, graduating from the DFES academy to join the career firefighters.

Melissa Sheil

Great Southern farmer Jaxon Peakall was tragically killed during a bushfire.

True championPremiumAmelup’s Jaxon Peakall named as ‘true champion’ in tributes

Tributes have poured in for the much-loved 34-year-old farmer and volunteer firefighter who tragically lost his life last week while helping firefighting efforts in the Shire of Gnowangerup.

Melissa Sheil

Leschenault fell 12 runs short in what could have been a major boilover.

CRICKET PremiumCrowley takes five, while Marist narrowly avoid upset.

Marist have narrowly avoided a major boilover, edging out a persistent Leschenault by just 22 runs. 

Will Corbett

A magistrate has requested a home detention report before considering releasing a man facing driving charges on bail.

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The West Australian exclusive
CourtsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Man accused of reckless driving incidents pleads not guilty

A Katanning man who allegedly drove recklessly in the Katanning townsite and through roadworks to escape police will fight all charges laid against him.

Jacki Elezovich

Roger Cook visited the site of the Bunbury breakwater development with South West Minister Don Punch.

FISHINGPremiumBunbury breakwater completed, with works to start soon.

Waterfront development in Bunbury is set to kick off, with the Casuarina breakwater construction completed. 

Will Corbett

Purple Cobra's Riley Mason aniling a three-pointer in Manjimup.

BASKETBALLPremiumWolfpack secure 12-point win over Dribblers in Manjimup

Wolfpack secured the win during Wednesday night’s Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association match-up against Dribblers. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Jacob Maw took 4-16 bowling for Boyup Brook.

CricketPremiumForestry victorious in clash against Bridgetown

Forestry have emerged victorious over Bridgetown in their top-of-the-table clash, securing a win in the 39th over with wickets to spare. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Kim Starkie, Franki Starkie and Arman Jafarri at the Carols in the Park in Manjimup.

ChristmasPremiumChristmas Carols delight Manjimup community

Manjimup’s Heritage Park was alive with the sounds of Christmas on Sunday when the community gathered to celebrate the festive season at the combined churches annual Carols in the Park. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

A free bus service will take people from Margaret River to Gnarabup Beach.

Beach funMargaret River’s beach bus will be back

A bus taking residents and visitors to the beach from Margaret River is on the cards for 2026

Rose Patane

About 100 people gathered to mark the opening of the new trail.

SCENIC TRAIL PremiumThe Leeuwin Biddi trail has officially opened

Scenic walking path Leeuwin Biddi in Augusta opened earlier this month, connecting walkers to Cape Leeuwin

Rose Patane

Alvin Dube with Capecare CEO Tim Nayton

Standout mentorPremiumBusselton nurse recognised for mentoring student nurses

Busselton’s own Alvin Dube has been given Federal Recognition for his excellence in mentoring student nurses during their placements at a South West aged care facility.

Craig Duncan

Rio Tinto Community Relations Specialist SW, Meredith Dixon; City of Busselton Youth Development Supervisor, Angela Griffin; Rio Tinto Principal Advisor WA Communities, Michelle Pontré; City of Busselton Youth Development Trainee, Darcey Pes.

Youth SupportPremiumBusselton and Rio Tinto extend partnership three more years

The City of Busselton have renewed its partnership with Rio Tinto, extending the collaboration for another three years. 

Craig Duncan

South West editor Amber Lilley and Manjimup-Bridgetown Times reporter Serian Lockwood-Jones.

MERRY CHRISTMASPremiumThe Manjimup-Brigetown Times

As 2025 draws to a close, the Team at the Manjimup-Bridgetown Times would like to reflect on the fantastic year that was. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

John Fergusson, Kate O'Hara, Matthew Swinbourne, John Hartman and Keith Wilks turn the sod for the Foodbank expansion.

Cost of livingPremiumFirst sod turned for cost-of-living crisis.

The first sod has been turned on FoodBank’s Dalyellup expansion, which aims to provide affordable food for those struggling. 

Will Corbett

Dunsborough Primary School students won the innovation award at the First Lego League WA National District Finals at Curtin University.

LEGO COMPPremiumDunsborough students win award at uni Lego competition

A group of bright young innovators from Dunsborough Primary School took home the innovation award at the First Lego League WA National District Finals.

Madelin Hayes

The Santa Claus rally arrived on the ASX. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

MARKETS WRAP‘Santa Claus’ rally lifts Aussie shares

The Australian sharemarket has surged in a broadbased rally, as the traditional Santa Claus effect finally kicks in across all sectors.

Cameron Micallef

Albany Surf Life Saving Club stood in silence on Middleton Beach on Saturday morning, honouring those impacted by the mass shooting at Bondi.

silent tributeSurf life savers stood together to reflect on the tragedy

Albany Surf Life Saving Club joined surf life saving clubs around the country to stand shoulder to shoulder with their peers and pay tribute to those impacted by the mass shooting at Bondi on December 14. 

Jacki Elezovich

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NEWSPremiumMultiple injured as car smashes into pub

Several people have been injured after a car smashed into a hotel courtyard, striking a concrete pole before ploughing into patrons relaxing outside.

Andrew Hedgman

Binalup Aboriginal Corporation Rangers Leslie Pickett, Lillian Penny, Sedeena Woods, CEO Shawn Colbung, Karessa Pickett, Monique Farmer and Suzii Shaw with the hampers.

SPECIAL DELIVERYPremiumRangers hand deliver hundreds of Christmas hampers

Rangers from the Binalup Aboriginal Corporation played the role of Christmas elves last week, hand-delivering more than 100 Christmas hampers to Aboriginal elders in the Great Southern. 

Melissa Sheil

Edwina Squire, Hannah Ciccone and Willow Tonkin at last year’s Boxing Day Races. Another big crowd is expected on Friday.

Trackside fun PremiumThousands expected for warm Boxing Day Races in Albany

Albany’s Boxing Day races are set to draw another huge crowd, with the Albany Racing Club expecting more than 2500 people through the gates on December 26. 

Jacki Elezovich

Margaret River Hawks' batsman Rumesh Silva.

CricketPremiumBMRCA: Silva stars for Hawks in upset win

The Margaret River Hawks cause upset win at home, dominating the Yallingup-Oddbods at Gloucester Park, winning by 137 runs.

Jack Penniment

Millions of Australians will be paying more for their electricity bills. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

FINANCESimple miss costing Aussies $221 a year

Households could be $221 better off by simply looking at this part of their energy bill over their summer break, the consumer watchdog says.

Cameron Micallef

Paul Jack protests on a platform on a Tingle tree in Mt Clare.

burning problemsPremiumWalpole activists take to the Tingles in bid to halt burns

Walpole activists celebrated at the weekend as the State Government confirmed the tingle forests in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park would be removed from prescribed burn schedules until mid-2026.

Jacki Elezovich

The Australian Energy Regulator will ask the Federal Court to impose fines, customer compensation, and an independently reviewed compliance program. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NEWSMajor energy provider overcharged thousands

One of Australia’s biggest energy providers is being taken to court, accused of overcharging thousands of customers by $2.5m.

Andrew Hedgman