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Boyup Brook artist Lori Pensini won the 2025 Collie Art Prize for her piece Bare Earth.

ART PRIZE PremiumEntries will soon be open for the Collie Art Prize

The Collie Art Prize will return to the South West in 2027, with entries for the exhibition set to open in October. 

Rose Patane

Community member Nic Maxfield admires Bridgetown’s Blue Tractor.

Mental Health PremiumBlue tractor drives home Bridgetown support message

More than 50 people came together in Bridgetown over the weekend for a community walk, hoping to start conversations about suicide prevention and support in the region. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Concerns are growing for the availability of agricultural workers due to changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities.

Federal Politics PremiumWaring over visa processing priorities changes for regions

Opposition leaders are joining a chorus of concern over changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities, claiming the South West will be hit hard by rural workforce changes. 

Craig Duncan

Modernised Custodians opened at the Painted Tree Gallery on Saturday.

ArtPremiumNorthcliffe exhibition shines spotlight on regional artists

A first-time curator has hailed the opening of a new Northcliffe exhibition as a success after about 40 people came to see the work of regional artists from across WA. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup Arts Hub artist member Fay Dunstan in the Giblett Street gallery.

ArtPremiumFour years, fourth stop for Manjimup Arts Hub

Four years after opening its doors the Manjimup Arts Hub is celebrating a fitting milestone - entering the Southern Art + Craft Trail for the first time as venue number four. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The Manjimup AquaCentre pool.

AquaCentre PremiumManjimup residents set to dunk shire president this Saturday

Manjimup residents will get the chance to put their shire president in the drink this Saturday as the Regional AquaCentre celebrates its 20th birthday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup Heritage Park.

Family FunPremiumManjimup Heritage Park turns 40 with week of celebrations

Four decades of Manjimup History will be celebrated next month as the Heritage Park marks its 40th birthday with a week-long program of free community events. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

WA Bush Fire Museum and Heritage Group president Chris Sousa with one of the historic firefighting vehicles on display at the Yornup museum.

Firefighting PremiumYornup Bush Fire Museum opens after two decades of work

Almost two decades of volunteer work to preserve Western Australia’s firefighting history will come to fruition next month when the WA Bush Fire Museum officially opens its doors in Yornup.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Volunteers tackle rubbish and marine debris during a previous Yeagarup Beach clean-up near Pemberton.

EnvironmentVolunteers called on for Yeagarup coast clean up

Volunteers are again being called on to tackle marine debris along Pemberton’s remote coastline next month. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Simon Keall of Ferngrove with sponsor Nathan Walter of RSM.

WinePremiumSouthern Forests Wine Show top honours flow Ferngrove’s way

Honours flowed to South West wineries at this year’s Southern Forests & Valleys Wine Show, with a Frankland River producer taking the top honour. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge, Morgan Bonnell, Matt Bonnell, Kayla Mizzi and Paul Griffiths at the Tall Timbers Brewery for the 2026 Southern Forests & Valleys Wine Show.

In PicturesPremiumRegion’s best wines displayed at Southern Forests Wine Show

Over 75 wine industry representatives and community members gathered at the Tall Timbers Brewery in Manjimup on Friday night as some of the region’s best drops were put to the test.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Donnybrook Blackwood won their third South West Netball Football League masters title in four years with a win over MLC.

NetballPremiumDonnybrook-Blackwood claim back-to-back masters premierships

Donnybrook-Blackwood took home the South West Netball Football League masters premiership in a thrilling two-goal overtime win against Mercy-Leschenault-Collie.

Jack Penniment

2026 LSWFL premiers Kojonup Cougars.

FootballPremiumKojonup finish dominant season with massive grand final win

Kojonup capped off their undefeated 2026 Lower South West Football League season in style with a commanding 84-point grand final win over Bridgetown in Saturday’s decider.

Jack Penniment

Eaton Boomers were crowned South West Netball Football League champions.

NetballPremiumEaton claim SWNFL premiership with final-term onslaught

Eaton have secured their third South West Netball Football League premiership after defeating two-time reigning premiers Mercy-Leschenault-Collie by eight goals in Saturday’s grand final. 

Jack Penniment

Manjimup police are investigating a burglary in Manjimup last month. 

PolicePremiumPolice turn to the public after Manjimup machinery theft

Manjimup Police are seeking public assistance following a burglary at Southern Forest Machinery on the South Western Highway in Manjimup last month. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The City of Busselton has received $61,280 to bring new exhibitions to Saltwater Gallery.

ARTPremiumLocal organisations receive funding from Government

Two South West organisations have received $150,000 between them to bring high-quality art experiences to people in the regions. 

Hayley Primmer

The inaugural Northcliffe Bee Festival will celebrate pollinators.

Bees PremiumNorthcliffe abuzz for inaugural bee festival

Northcliffe will be a hive of activity next month as bees take centre stage in a bid to show just how much the Southern Forests depend on them. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Artist Kimberly Rose-Jones' piece Legacy will be displayed in the Modernised Custodians exhibition.

NEW EXHIBITION PremiumNew exhibition in Northcliffe to open at the weekend

A new exhibition launching in Northcliffe at the weekend will explore the relationship between humans, technology and nature.

Rose Patane

The Blackwood River near Bridgetown.

Traditionally namedPremiumBlackwood River could see original name Goorbilyup returned

Efforts to bring the original name back to a major South West river are again gaining momentum, with a South West council narrowly voting to adopt a new Reconciliation Action Plan last month. 

Craig Duncan

Cancer Council WA's mascot Crunchy.

HEALTHY EATING PremiumNew initiative encourages healthy eating and sports events

Primary schools across the State are being encouraged to crunch, cheer and celebrate vegetables as part of Cancer Council WA’s newest campaign. 

Rose Patane

Gatsby bar and entertainment venue in Manjimup.

Skyline Lifeline PremiumManjimup council backs Gatsby’s lease lifeline

Gatsby’s Skyline has been handed a longer runway to find a new owner and chase Federal funding after the Shire of Manjimup unanimously backed a fresh lease deal for the Brockman Street venue. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Senior Constable Alex Curtin with a P-plater who earned a voucher for his 0.00 reading.

Breath test bonusPremiumManjimup drivers could score for blowing zero

Manjimup drivers might enjoy more than just premiership glory this finals season as the region’s police flip the script on roadside testing. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Donnybrook Blackwood Ravens masters players Elizabeth Grubisa and Felicity Honeycombe were named runners-up MVP at the SWNFL awards night.

NetballPremiumRavens masters and reserves set for grand final glory

Donnybrook-Blackwood will have two teams playing off for glory in Saturday’s South West Netball Football League grand finals.

Jack Penniment

Travis Abbott will lead the way for Kojonup in Saturday’s grand final against Bridgetown.

FootballPremiumKojonup and Bridgetown will fight for glory in grand final

Kojonup are looking to complete an invincible season this Saturday in the Lower South West Football League grand final, aiming to cap off their undefeated season with a win on the final day.

Jack Penniment