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Squad revealPremiumBennell, Crudeli, named in Country Cup squad

The Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association has named a 25-man squad for the opening two games of the Country Cup, headlined by two new big-name recruits and a number of juniors.

Jackson Barrett

Ian’s InCommentsPremiumNewcomer wins Nannup Shire South ward seat

Nannup Shire council’s deputy president was defeated by a new face in the local government election at the weekend.

Josh Sunderland & Ben Loughran

SoccerCommentsPremiumManjimup Rovers’ awards night wraps up season

The Manjimup Rovers said farewell to the 2021 season in style at their awards night on Saturday.

Ben Loughran

Local Government ElectionsCommentsPremiumManjimup Shire council gets shake up after election

Manjimup Shire president Paul Omodei has breathed a sigh of relief after finishing on top in the local election on Saturday.

Ben Loughran

MarathonCommentsPremiumSouth West marathon record smashed

A Perth man has demolished the previous fastest record of an ultramarathon across the south coast of Western Australia.

Josh Sunderland

BasketballCommentsPremiumManjimup 2021-22 basketball season gets off to a flyer

Senior basketball returned to local courts last week for the opening round of the 2021-22 Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association season.

Josh Sunderland

Local Government ElectionsCommentsPremiumBoyup Brook’s council includes old and new faces

The Boyup Brook Shire has seen the return of a number of a familiar faces and one newcomer take a seat on the council after Saturday’s election.

Ben Loughran

BasketballCommentsPremiumBridgetown businesses help get the ball rolling

The Bridgetown Leisure Centre courts have received a valuable facelift ahead of the new basketball season, thanks to support from local businesses.

Josh Sunderland

Construction Work BeginsCommentsPremiumBridgetown’s new youth precinct construction underway

Construction work on what is being touted as the “best skate park in the South West” began this week in Bridgetown.

Ben Loughran

Long Time ComingCommentsPremiumBridgetown festival a “dream come true” for Mikey

Musician Mikey Long shares his excitement ahead of playing next month’s Blues at Bridgetown festival.

Josh Sunderland

Fundraiser NeededCommentsPremiumHazara Afghans plead with Manjimup community for help

A group of desperate Hazara Afghans are asking for the Manjimup community to help them organise a fundraiser for visa applications to save family members still trapped in war-torn Afghanistan.

Ben Loughran

surfingYoung groms warming up for future comps

Sunday saw 60 junior Cowaramup Bay Boardriders surfers fight out for the top spot in contestable waves at Inside Grunters for round three of this year’s competition.

shark alarmsPremiumShark monitoring continues apace

Ocean users have been reminded a shark warning system off the Capes coast remains active despite the end of the drumline program.

Fine For Food ThiefCommentsPremiumMan slapped with big fine after stealing pub food

A South West magistrate has labelled a young man the “poster boy” of acting without thinking after he admitted to stealing food and alcohol from a pub last month.

Ben Loughran

Local ElectionsCommentsPremiumTrio of fresh faces for Bridgetown-Greenbushes Council

The Bridgetown and Greenbushes communities have a handful of fresh faces representing them after three new councillors were voted in at local government elections on Saturday.

Josh Sunderland

Docker DanaCommentsPremiumManjimup’s Dana East settles in at Dockers

A Manjimup football talent has shared how she’s found the first few weeks of AFLW pre-season as she starts to settle in at the Fremantle Football Club.

Josh Sunderland

Merit RecognisedCommentsPremiumBridgetown Historical Society’s hard work recognised

The Bridgetown Historical Society has been given special recognition by the Royal Western Australian Historical Society with a 2021 Merit Award.

Ben Loughran

Back In BusinessCommentsPremiumManjimup Chamber back in business

In its first meeting back since a brief hiatus earlier in the year, the Manjimup Chamber of Commerce and Industry has pledged to stand by the businesses within the town.

Ben Loughran

Future proofCommentsPremiumBusso’s whale of a plan to rival Sydney Harbour Bridge

SEE THE PICTURES: It is hoped the 12m-high entrance to the $32 million underwater observatory at Busselton jetty will be as iconic and recognisable as Sydney’s famed bridge.

Kim Macdonald

Top Three ReadsCommentsPremiumManjimup-Bridgetown Times - top three reads this week

Read up on this week’s top stories and more in the latest edition of the Manjimup-Bridgetown Times.

Staff reporters

walk 500 milesCommentsPremiumHiking pilot right on track

A Harvey-based pilot hiking program got its boots on the ground at a WA Trails and Recreation Forum in Albany where it highlighted Aboriginal connection to country and leadership.

Kasper Johansen

Keeping the seatCommentsPremiumPaul Gillett re-elected Harvey Shire president

After two years as Shire president Paul Gillett has once again secured his spot at the head of the table, with re-elected councillor Michelle Campbell taking on the role of deputy president.

Kasper Johansen

downward trendPremiumCrashes with compo on the down low

Vehicle crashes resulting in financial claims for injuries are on the decrease in the Capes region.

questions unansweredPremiumLimbo for future of paid conservation chief

The future of funding for a potential chief executive position at Nature Conservation Margaret River remains unknown, with the donors declining to comment.