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South West local governments are set to receive State Government funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to improve public safety and target antisocial behaviour. 

CCTV GrantPremiumSouth West councils receive CCTV funding to target crime

South West local governments are set to receive State Government funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to improve public safety and target antisocial behaviour. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Archies Portrait Exhibition is on display at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre until June 30.

Archies ExhbitionPremiumLocal portraits shine at Bridgetown-Greenbushes art award

The Bridgetown Visitor Centre hosted the 2026 People and Places Bridgetown-Greenbushes Art Award: The Archies Exhibition last Thursday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Guests enjoying a meal at Hidden River Esate, Pemberton.

Wine and TrufflesPremiumSouthern Forests celebrates winter harvests

While winter may mark a quieter period in the vineyard, Southern Forests wineries and truffle producers are preparing for one of the region’s most distinctive seasons. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

LUXE Pilates & Fitness owner Bree Serafini with son Jax Giblett, 3.

Fitness AwardsPremiumManjimup studio wins WA fitness honour

A Manjimup pilates studio has been recognised on the State stage with LUXE Pilates and Fitness taking out the WA Regional Fitness Excellence Award. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Tim Davies of Bridgetown attempts to smother a shot from Imperials Caine Milentis.

FootballPremiumTigers and Deanmill get their season back on track

Imperials were overrun by Bridgetown in a tight back and forth clash at Bridgetown Oval in round nine of the Lower South West Football League season. 

Jack Penniment

Manjimup Heritage Park.

Kwaba BidiPremiumKwaba Bidi to host Manjimup community day this Friday

Manjimup families will have the chance to learn more about local support services when Kwaba Bidi hosts its rescheduled community day at the Manjimup Hertitage Park on Friday

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Seth Cope crosses the finish line at the interschool cross country in Manjimup.

Cross CountryPremiumLower South West primary schools hit the track

Hundreds of young runners from across the Southern Forests put their endurance to the test on Friday, June 5, for the 2026 Interschool Cross Country. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Bushfire medal recipients at the 2026 volunteers night in Bridgetown.

Volunteer AwardsPremiumVolunteers celebrated at Bridgetown awards night

Bridgetown-Greenbushes volunteers were celebrated for their contribution to the community at the shire’s annual Celebration of Volunteers Night. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers.

CouncilPremiumNoggerup pine plantation refused amid groundwater concerns

A controversial proposal to establish a pine plantation near Noggerup has been knocked back by the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, following concerns about the development’s groundwater impacts.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Pemberton police officer-in-charge Sergeant Randall Worthington.

PolicePremiumNew Pemberton OIC focused on community connection

As he steps into the top policing role, Pemberton’s new officer-in-charge says building strong community ties, improving road safety and maintaining the town’s low crime rates are high on his agenda.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

DPIRD senior development officer Dave Rogers demonstrates how to use sampling equipment at a DIY soil sampling field day near Albany.

DPIRDPremiumSouth West pasture growers encouraged to join soil project

Pasture growers across the South West are being invited to join a project that organisers say could help cut fertiliser costs, improve productivity and protect local waterways.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

One of the two vehicles impounded by Manjimup police over the weekend.

PolicePremiumTwo vehicles impounded in Manjimup

Manjimup Police impounded two vehicles after separate incidents involving suspended drivers.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Southern Forests Wines representative Lisa Radomiljac.

WinePremiumSouthern Forest Wines call for wine container scheme pause

Southern Forests wine producers have warned a planned expansion of WA’s Container Deposit Scheme could place another major cost burden on small family wineries already operating under pressure. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Uber Eatts on the table for Manjimup.

Uber EatsPremiumUber Eats eyes Manjimup expansion

Uber Eats has confirmed Manjimup may be among the regional locations being considered for future expansion, as demand for the platform continues to grow across the area.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Trinity Smith, co-founder of Staying at Home Help in Manjimup.

Aged carePremiumNew Manjimup care business helps locals navigate support

A new Manjimup-based business is making it easier for older people, people living with disability, and families to access support closer to home. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Lower South West side in a huddle during last year’s carnival.

FootballPremiumLower South West colts side are set to take over carnival

The Lower South West’s best young footballers will head to Lake Grace this weekend for one of country football’s most celebrated events, the 2026 Great Southern Colts Carnival.

Jack Penniment

Noah Blechynden, Kenny Beggs, Marlion Pickett, Kelly Drake, Cooper Whatman and Marco Radomiljac after Pickett’s return to Tigers at the weekend.

FootballPremiumMarlion Pickett stars in special return to Manjimup

Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett returned back Manjimup for a one off fixture on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

An incident involving a downed tree near Manjimup.

PolicePremiumTree on Muir Highway causes long weekend crash

A fallen tree on Muir Highway caused a traffic crash during last week’s long weekend, as emergency services responded to several weather-related incidents in the Manjimup area

Serian Lockwood-Jones

WA Governor Chris Dawson with Boyup Brook St John volunteer Lynne Schreurs.

Valued Volunteer PremiumBoyup Brook’s Lynne Schreurs promoted to Officer of St John

Lynne Schreurs has been promoted to Officer within the Order of St John for her 25 years of commitment to the safety and welfare to the Boyup Brook community. 

Craig Duncan

Boyup Brook Shire council has put limits on stays at a local caravan park.

CouncilPremiumBoyup Brook caravan park stay limits approved by council

Long-term guests at Boyup Brook’s Flax Mill Caravan Park will be subject to new stay limits after shire councillors backed a new policy aimed at protecting the site’s role as short-term visitor accommodation. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

THEATRE 180’s CATALPA: Flight to Freedom captivated Bridgetown audiences.

TheatrePremiumBridgetown gives warm welcome to Catalpa

THEATRE 180’s regional touring production of Catalpa: Flight to Freedom was given a standing ovation by Bridgetown audiences on Saturday evening.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup Netball Association’s U14 winning team.

NetballPremiumManjimup shine at association netball championships in Perth

Manjimup’s junior netballer’s put on a show at the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships as one team walks away with the title. 

Jack Penniment

Jessica Giddens hosted the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser in Nannup on Sunday.

Cancer CouncilPremiumNannup fundraiser nears $10,000 after wild-weather turnout

Wild weather did little to dampen community spirit in Nannup on Sunday, with over 70 people turning out to support local resident Jessica Giddens’ Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Men's A-division podium, Timothy Sellar, Hayden James, Elliot Wardle, Jon Gregg and Jacob Wright.

Mountain BikingPremiumNew trails provide great day for racing in Pemberton

Pemberton’s newly completed mountain biking trail was on show for Saturdays WA XCO round three event but Sunday’s round four was cancelled due to the storm. 

Jack Penniment