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The Donnybrook-Balingup shire council has endorsed an investigation into the management of local firewood collection.

FIREWOOD INVESTIGATION PremiumSouth West shire to investigate local firewood collection

An investigation into the management of local firewood collection will soon begin in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup in response to concerns raised by a councillor. 

Rose Patane

Holly Booth's artwork Dilbi (gum leaves) is one of about 28 of her pieces being showcased in her exhibition Painting my Country.

PAINTING COUNTRY PremiumManjimup-born Noongar artist to hold first exhibition

A Manjimup-born artist will soon get to share some of her fondest memories on country as part of a new exhibition.

Rose Patane

WesCarpade crew at Lucky Beach in Esperance.

COLOURFUL CONVOYPremiumColourful cars convoy through South West for wesCarpade

A colourful convoy of cars will pass through the South West and Great Southern as part of an eight-day rally for Australian children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. 

Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup council chambers.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PremiumSouth West shire to request public payphones with wi-fi

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup will ask Telstra to prioritise installing public payphones with wi-fi in several of its townsites. 

Rose Patane

Donnybrook-Blackwood Ravens masters secured their place in a second straight grand final while reserves advanced to a preliminary final this Saturday.

NetballPremiumRavens masters are in the box seat for back-to-back titles

Last year’s masters champions Donnybrook-Blackwood Ravens won their place into another grand final in the South West Football Netball League. 

Jack Penniment

Nominations are now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards with the South Western Times’ AJ (Tood) Buswell Sports Star of the Year award the ultimate prize.

Sports AwardsPremiumCities joining forces to create South West Sports Awards

The time to honour the South West’s sporting hero’s is here, with nominations now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards.

Jack Penniment

The Kitchen Sink will open at the Bridgetown Theatre on Friday with the dad Martin played by James Davies and the mum Kath played by Kath Fazackerley.

COMMUNITY THEATRE PremiumThe Kitchen Sink will be on show in Bridgetown

A new community production is set to open at the Bridgetown Theatre on Friday night, bringing a comic drama to life.

Rose Patane

About 100 people gathered to climb the summit of Mount Clare last December to protest the proposed prescribed burning of red tingle forest.

Fired upPremiumDBCA confirm 100 trees killed in 2024 prescribed burns

Several hundred-year-old tingle trees are back in the firing line with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions putting tingle forests on this year’s burn list. 

Craig Duncan

East Perth’s Scott Jones and Darcy Craven embrace after winning the elimination final against South Fremantle.

FootballPremiumVan Diemen and Craven were influential in Royals final win

Bridgetown’s East Perth duo got their grand final revenge over South Fremantle in a thrilling five-point victory in Sunday’s elimination final.

Jack Penniment and Mitchell Woodcock

Kojonups's Lachlan Tulley celebrates a goal with captain Harry Taylor.

FootballPremium Kojonup are the team to beat after dominating Bridgetown

Kojonup have continued their dominance over the Lower South West Football League after storming straight through to this year’s grand final with a 77-point win over Bridgetown. 

Jack Penniment

The Manjimup shire offices.

Transparency PremiumManjimup opening up its meetings to boost transparency

Councillors voted unanimously on a motion from Cr Wade De Campo for the shire to allow the public to view the shire’s pre-meeting discussion to see how and why decisions are made.

Craig Duncan

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

Fast Food FuryPremiumManjimup Shire accept petition to block McDonald’s

A South West shire has opted to accept a petition with only 19 signatures aiming to block a fast-food giant from moving into the community. 

Craig Duncan

: NCMRR Project Manager Cass Jury and Lower Blackwood LCDC Officer Declan McGill.

Biodiversity BoostingPremiumWorkshops aim to boost biodiversity in Blackwood region

The tools to help landholders boost their biodiversity and manage their land are coming to the Lower Blackwood region this month, as part of a larger series of biodiversity-boosting workshops. 

Craig Duncan

Attendees at the South Forests’ Pour With Confidence event.

WinePremiumworkers get the skills to pour with confidence

Hospitality, tourism and retail workers from across the Southern Forest Region have been given the skills to pour a drop of wine with confidence, thanks to a new training initiative. 

Craig Duncan

Shire of Manjimup councillor Jenny Willcox.

Outstanding ServicePremiumCr Willcox OAM wins Evelyn Parker Women of Excellence Award

Walpole legend and Manjimup councillor Jenny Willcox OAM has been awarded the prestigious Evelyn Parker women of excellence award from the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Western Australia.

Craig Duncan

Imperials’ Tom Danks with LSWFL president Tristan Mead.

FootballPremiumImperials’ Tom Danks secures first Tyrepower Medal

Imperials midfielder Tom Danks was awarded the Lower South West Football League’s highest honour on Friday night after a stellar season for the Magpies.

Jack Penniment

Tigers’ Jed Kemp should finish high in this year’s Tyrepower Medal.

FootballPremiumExciting count set for this year’s Tyrepower Medal

The Lower South West Football League’s best will gather this Friday night for the annual Tyrepower Medal presentation night. 

Jack Penniment

Manjimup Netball Association A-grade premiers Riptides.

NetballPremiumManjimup Netball cap off season with grand finals and awards

Manjimup Netball Association celebrated the conclusion of its 2026 season, with premierships decided across the senior grades and a host of players, umpires and volunteers recognised for their contributions.

Jack Penniment

Deanmill's Archie Hall celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumWeek one of finals did not disappoint with kick after siren

The reigning premiers, Deanmill, have once again kept their season alive in astounding fashion with an extra time 12-point win over Imperials in Saturday’s elimination final.

Jack Penniment

Members of the Perth Scottish Fiddlers.

Sounds of ScotlandPremiumPerth Scottish Fiddlers to perform in Manjimup

A unique musical troupe will be hitting Manjimup this Sunday, bringing with them the sounds of Scotland. 

Craig Duncan

Dot's Place South West volunteers Vicky Yeoman, Sue Suckling, Ric Thompson, centre co-ordinator Caroline Norrish and Cancer Council WA South West regional cancer prevention co-ordinator Emma Handreck.

UNJUNK PremiumCancer Council WA has launched its newest campaign

Cancer Council WA has launched its newest community movement in a bid to encourage West Australians to push back against the growing influence of unhealthy food. 

Rose Patane

The Avocado Collective’s expanded facility at Ringbark.

Major Upgrades PremiumAvocado exporter unveils $17m upgrade to Manjimup facility

More than 100,000 avocadoes will be rolling out of the South West daily, with the country’s largest exporter unveiling $17 million worth of upgrades to its Manjimup facility last week. 

Craig Duncan

Northcliffe. Tourism Western Australia

Water SecurityPremiumSouth West benefit from $194,483 water security investments

The shires of Nannup and Manjimup, along with the City of Busselton, are set to benefit from round three of the community water supplies partnership expansion program. 

Craig Duncan

The shed fire at Karri Glade Farm Stay destroyed most of the family's tools and equipment.

Shed blazePremiumCommunity rallies behind farmers after devastating shed fire

A Manjimup farming family has been left counting the cost of a devastating shed fire which destroyed most of their tools and equipment while they were away at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale.

Madelin Hayes