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Local Government PremiumSouth West council backs calls to restrict mining near river

During their most recent meeting, councillors from the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup voted unanimously to write a letter in support to have crown land adjacent to the Preston River exempted from mining activity.

Craig Duncan

An interactive map graphic to provide clear visuals on the comparative financial control performance of local governments.

Audit ReportPremiumSouth West council’s in top 20 for best practice

Earlier this month, the auditor-general Caroline Spencer released a report into Local Government 2025 – Financial Audit Results which listed several South West shire’s in the top 20 for best practice.

Craig Duncan

The grant has allowed the group to install new shelves in its kiln room.

ARTS FUNDING PremiumPemberton Arts Group receive grant of more than $6000

The Pemberton Arts Group is one of the 41 organisations from Western Australia’s creative sector granted funds as part of a Lotterywest grant program

Rose Patane

Peninsula House Bridgetown hosted the Devonshire tea as part of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival.

Heritage FestPremiumHeritage Festival draws crowds to Peninsula House tea

A strong community turnout marked a successful Devonshire tea at Peninsula House over the Anzac Day long weekend, held as part of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Cr Cheryle Brown, Playgroup president Laura Francis-Kingshott and Talison Lithium community relations officer Mitchell Wheatley with the commemorative plaque.

PlaygroundPremiumNannup early years precinct celebrates official opening

The Shire of Nannup celebrated the official opening of its Early Years Precinct and nature-based playground last week, marking a significant moment for young families across the community.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Greenbushes Post Office and Roadhouse, adjacent to Stanifer Street.

Road worksPremiumStanifer Street upgrade now under way in Greenbushes

A long-awaited upgrade to Stanifer Street in Greenbushes is now under way, with the major reconstruction project fully funded by Talison Lithium. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Darcy Craven getting a kick away for East Perth in round two of the 2026 WAFL season.

FootballPremiumBridgetown pair have named in the WAFL State game squad

Bridgetown pair Darcy Craven and Sam van Diemen have been named in the 32-man squad for this year’s WAFL State game.

Jack Penniment

Shire of Manjimup offices.

RoadworksPremiumGraphite Road upgrade to begin in Manjimup

The Shire of Manjimup will begin the next stage of its long-term Graphite Road upgrade program in late April, with works set to take place between SLK 1.12 and SLK 1.52 near Arnott Street. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The inaugural 'Founders Night' for women in small business was held at the Nook in Manjimup.

WIBPremiumInaugural women in business event comes to Manjimup salon

On the evening of April 10, the Nook Hair Salon in Manijmup opened its doors to host the very first Forward Founders Hub event, a new initiative designed to bring together the region’s women in business. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Giant Tingle Tree in Walpole, a feature of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival

Heritage Fest.PremiumHeritage Festival draws crowds across Southern Forests

The Southern Forests and Valleys has wrapped up yet another successful Heritage Festival, with a packed calendar of events drawing locals and visitors from across the region.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Police have released images of a person and a green vehicle as part of their investigation into a Bridgetown store theft.

POLICEPremiumPolice call on community after Bridgetown store theft

Bunbury detectives are seeking public assistance in relation to an incident that occurred in Bridgetown on Thursday, April 23.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Round 2 of WA Gravity Enduro at the Nannup Tank 7 Mountain Bike Park.

Mountain BikingPremiumRiders flock to Nannup for big weekend of racing

Nannup was the centre of mountain biking action over the weekend as round two of the WA Gravity Enduro series hit the town with community activity.

Jack Penniment

Imperials’ Alex Handcock chases after Tigers’ Dylan Edwards.

FootballPremiumTeams hit their stride, revealing early-season form

Round three of the Lower South West Football League delivered a mix of tight contests and dominant wins, with several sides starting to separate themselves early in the season.

Jack Penniment

Tracy Ladhams, Julie Rose from Cancer Council WA and Jessica Giddens.

Cancer fundraisingPremium$12,000 raised at Manjimup Biggest Morning Tea

Manjimup community icon Tracy Ladhams has exceeded her ambitious target for cancer fundraising, raising more than $12,000 through this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Truffle Kerfuffle is going international in 2026.

TrufflePremiumTruffle Kerfuffle returns in 2026 with bold global expansion

A beloved South West event will be making its return after more than a year away, though it will see some major changes. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Robert Thompson, a 22-year veteran with Member for Warren-Blackwood Bevan Eatts, outside the Manjimup RSL Hall.

Anzac DayPremium1000-plus gathered at Manjimup dawn service to honour Anzacs

As the sun rose on a misty Manjimup morning, a large crowd gathered in the centre of town to commemorate Anzac Day.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Don Roberts, Greenbushes RSL president Trevor Bottomley and Bridgetown RSL president Peter Sarles.

Anzac DayPremiumStrong turnout at Bridgetown Anzac Service

The Bridgetown community once again turned out in force to commemorate Anzac Day, with more than 450 people gathering for the annual parade and memorial service. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

President of the Donnybrook RSL branch Dan Armstrong.

ANZAC DAY Donnybrook community gathers to commemorate Anzac Day

The Donnybrook community gathered on Saturday morning for Anzac Day services to pay their respects to all of the men and women who have served in times of conflict and peace.

Rose Patane

Annie Williams is an artist from Bunbury set to showcase her work in the Visions Of The Landscape exhibition.

ART EXHIBITION PremiumSouth West artists have come together for a new exhibition

Four artists from the South West are set to come together in a new exhibition to showcase their own unique experiences of the environment

Rose Patane

The Avenue of Honour in Nannup.

AnzacPremiumAnzac legacy mapped through Nannup tour

As communities across the Southern Forests prepare to commemorate Anzac day, Nannup has introduced a new initiative placing its military history quite literally in the hands of visitors. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Tom Mutter and Angus Brisbane face off in Manjimup.

FootballKojonup are on fire early with big wins

Kojonup have made an early statement in the Lower South West Football League season, surging to back-to-back wins over last year’s grand finalists as the competition’s early pecking order begins to take shape. 

Jack Penniment

Rosalind Piper, Lisa Radomiljac and Anne Marie Piper.

ARTPemberley’s Sculpture in the Vines opens to strong crowd

Pemberley welcomed more than 70 members of the local community on Friday April 17 for the official opening of Sculpture in the Vines 2026. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Nannup councillor Cheryle Brown, CEO David Taylor, Geoparks WA chair Dr Alan Briggs, Nannup WA Geopark vice-chair Angela Stuart-Street, Nannup WA Geopark committee member Peter Tille, Jackie Jarvis MLC and Nannup WA Geopark chair Mark White.

GRANTSPremiumNannup Geo Park gets Lotterywest go ahead

A long-awaited addition to the Nannup WA Geopark is set to become a reality after a half a million dollar major funding boost has allowed planning of the hub to move ahead.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Graeme Smythe (2) leads the pack into the first corner in the very first Manjmup 15000 in 1980.

Manji-15000PremiumManjimup 15000 celebrates 40-year legacy in new documentary

With the Manjimup 15000 unable to roar into action this year, local and visiting fans to Manjimup over the June long weekend still get the chance to relive Australia’s biggest outdoor motocross event.

Serian Lockwood-Jones