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Blackwood River Bridge.

Missing personsPremiumSearch called off as overdue kayakers make contact

Police have found two men who were reported overdue after a kayaking trip on the Blackwood River, bringing a multi-agency search to a safe conclusion. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Kay and John Muir celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at the Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay.

MARRIAGE MILESTONEPremiumBusselton’s oldest Rotarian shares secrets to happy marriage

If you’ve ever wanted to know the secret to a long and happy marriage, John and Kay Muir say it’s friendship. 

Madelin Hayes

Jane Wittenoon holding the 2026 Bridgetown CRC calendar competition winning entry, Golden Light by Teap McCarthy.

Community CalendarPremiumBridgetown CRC calls for entries in calendar competition

Budding photographers are being encouraged to showcase the beauty and character of Bridgetown by entering the Bridgetown Community Resource Centre’s 2027 Calendar Photo Competition. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Just A Farmer writer, producer and star Leila McDougall.

Mental Health PremiumCommunity film in Northcliffe aims to strengthen community

Northcliffe residents are being encouraged to come together for a free screening of Just A Farmer later this week.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manager of the Manjimup Visitors Centre Samantha Celeveland.

Truffle FestivalPremiumForage & Feast debuts celebrating Southern Forest truffles

The Southern Forests’ truffle industry will take centre stage next month when the inagural Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered comes to Manjimup. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Warren-Blackwood Nationals MP and Manjimup farmer Bevan Eatts.

Farming PremiumFarm safety in focus as ag among deadliest industries

Warren-Blackwood MP Bevan Eatts is urging farmers to make safety a priority after new figures released for National Farm Safety Week revealed agriculture remains Australia’s second deadliest industry. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Thousands flocked to the South West for the 2026 Nannup Music Festival.

Nannup music festivalPremiumArtists in residence program to foster creativity in Nannup

The Nannup Music Club has launched a new Artists in Residence program aimed at attracting creative talent to the region while providing new opportunities for the local community to engage with the arts.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Vandals have targeted the Pine Ridge MTB Park.

NannupPremiumVandalism damages Nannup MTB park ahead of opening

The Shire of Nannup is urging the community to help protect its new Pine Ridge Mountain Bike Park after deliberate vandalism damaged trails and infrastructure just weeks before the facility is due to open. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

A mountain biker enjoying the trails in Pemberton.

CouncilPremiumMountain bike proposal seeks Bridgetown council backing

Plans to investigate a new mountain bike trail network on private land near Bridgetown are set to receive council consideration this week. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Bridgetown District Hospital.

CouncilPremiumBridgetown shire targets hospital, housing and roads

From emergency healthcare to housing affordability, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is sharpening its focus on the regions biggest challenges.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Bridgetown Leisure Centre.

CouncilPremiumBridgetown shire fees to rise under proposed 2025-27 budget

Primary schools could be slapped with an annual extra $500 fee for the Bridgetown leisure centre and gym-goers could be paying an extra $125 for membership, as the shire looks to hike up fees for the facility.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Southerners' Lachlan Hughes chasing after the ball.

FootballSoutherners coach is glass half full during down season

It is not all doom and gloom for Southerners as last year’s grand finalists continue to struggle in the 2026 season of the Lower South West Football League.

Jack Penniment

Tigers' Cooper Nitschke looks to gather the ball under pressure.

FootballPremiumNo post bye blues as close finishes set up dash for finals

Round 13 of the Lower South West Football League did not disappoint after the country championships bye with three close finishes helping set up a final dash into the last four weeks of the season. 

Jack Penniment

Lot 824 Mottram Street Manjimup, the site of the proposed McDonald's restaurant.

Not lovin itPremiumCommunity members prepare to rally over proposed McDonald’s

Members of the Manjimup community are preparing to rally next week over the proposed McDonald’s development in the heart of town. 

Craig Duncan

Two Manjimup men have been charged following a burglary that occurred in the town late last month. 

CrimePremiumPolice foil Manjimup pairs whipper snipper plunder

Two men have been charged after a daytime burglary at a Manjimup home late last month, allegedly making off with $700 of gardening equipment. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The aftermath of the Nanga Brook fire.

Fire FundingPremiumSouth West shire’s benefit from bushfire spending

Several South West shires are set to benefit from the latest round of bushfire mitigation activity fund grants, with the State spending more than $5.1 million to prepare for bushfire season.

Craig Duncan

The Greenbushes lithium mine in WA's South West.

Talison MineTalison launches blast SMS alert service

Talison Lithoum has introduced a new Blast SMS Alert Service to give interested community members and nearby residents advance notice of planned blasting activities at its Greenbushes operation

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Tracey Hodgkins

Business AwardsBusiness awards to celebrate Blackwood’s best

Businesses across Bridgetown-Greenbushes are being invited to step into the spotlight as nominations open for the inaugural Blackwood Chamber Business Excellence Awards

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Fletcher Wetherell, Boyanup, will represent Western Australia in the Beef Cattle Paraders competition.

JUDGES AND PARADERS Eight WA judges and paraders to compete in national champs

One of Boyanup’s own is set to represent the State’s agricultural industry at this year’s National Young Judges and Paraders Championships next month

Rose Patane and Melissa Pedelty

A previous year's “show and shine” in Manjimup.

Rally racing Karri Rally gears up for return to Manjimup

Rally racing will return to Manjimup next week as the 2026 ARC Plant Hire Karri Rally races into town.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Boyup Brook local and country singer-songwriter Brandy Newton performing at the 2026 Boyup Brook Country Music Muster.

Country Music MusterBoyup Music Muster seeks performers for 40th anniversary

The Boyup Brook Country Music Muster is calling on performers from across Australia to help celebrate a major milestone, with expressions of interest open for the festival’s 40th anniversary.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Visitors explore Bridgetown's historic streets during one of the town's popular Ghost Walks, which continue to attract strong crowds from across Western Australia.

Spooky Stories Bridgetown Ghost Walks continue to attract visitors

Bridgetown’s Ghost Walks are continuing to draw strong crowds, with visitors from across Western Australia travelling to hear the town’s spooky stories.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Maddie and Harry James in costume at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale.

Medieval Carnivale Balingup prepares for 31st Medieval Carnivale

Knights will duel, dragons will burn and the streets of Balingup will once again come alive with medieval magic when the town hosts its much-loved Medieval Carnivale next month. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Nicole Frain will headline the elite women’s field in this year’s UCI Gravel World Championships

CyclingGravel star confirmed for historic Nannup world champs

Nicole Frain will headline the elite women’s field when the world’s best gravel cyclists descend on Nannup for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in October.

Jack Penniment