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South West’s world premiere actPremiumStory of love, loss and family to world-premiere in Bunbury

Telling the story of family love, loss and connection, a South West playwright will bare his heart with the world-premiere of his theatre show The Smallest Stage.

Amy Johnston

HOT WEEKEND AHEADAnother sweltering weekend for the SW

The South West can expect another sweltering weekend as WA experiences one of the hottest summer periods in history.

Amy Johnston

Country music PremiumBoyup Brook Country Music fest to offer COVID refund

The Boyup Brook Country Music Club will provide refunds if COVID restrictions force it to be canned, but not for ticketholders refusing to prove they are vaccinated

Ben Loughran

Art AttackPremiumIntroducing a pair of the best young artists

Two of the lower South West’s young aspiring artists have their best works on display at the Manjimup Art Gallery.

Ben Loughran

Country WeekPremiumWarren-Blackwood B-grade fall to Albany in round one

The Warren Blackwood B-grade country week competition has started off on shaky ground after being all bowled out for 85 against Albany and Districts on Sunday.

Ben Loughran

Mixed Martial ArtsPremiumAfter a short break Taekwondo has returned to Manjimup

After a year teaching in the lower South West, taekwondo former world No.3 fighter Tristan Johnston said he was hoping 2022 would bring more people to the sport he loves.

Ben Loughran

Country WeekPremiumWarren Blackwood demolish Peel in round one of Country Week

Warren Blackwood’s E Grade squad have demolished Peel in the opening round of Country Week, winning by more than 70 runs on Sunday.

Ben Loughran

Best of the BestPremiumManjimup’s nominees for citizen of the year

The Shire of Manjimup has announced the nominees for its Citizen of the Year awards.

Ben Loughran

COVID ConcernsPremiumThe Warren Ag show joins list of COVID-cancelled events

The Lower South West has suffered another great loss for the region after it was announced last week the Warren District Agricultural Show would not go ahead because of COVID-19 concerns. 

Ben Loughran

Harassing PolicePremiumPolice harassment ends in court order for Manjimup man

An autistic man who asked what police would do if he killed an officer has been handed a 12-month Commonwealth Recognisance Order after pleading guilty to using a carriage service to harass law enforcement.

Ben Loughran

Country WeekPremiumEsperance overcome defiant Warren Blackwood side

The Warren Blackwood E Grade squad fell just short of a win against Esperance after losing by three wickets in Monday’s match.

Ben Loughran

Country WeekPremiumWarren Blackwood routed by West Pilbara

The Warren Blackwood B-grade squad had a rough day at the office during their second round of country week against West Pilbara, losing by 132 runs.

Ben Loughran

Water BluesPremiumWest Manjimup farmers want Water Minister to meet locals

A leading Manjimup farmer has called for Water Minister Dave Kelly to visit the lower South West town and meet local farmers to discuss key water issues.

Ben Loughran

COVID-19Manjimup continues to roll up for WA

Scores of Manjimup residents rolled up for WA at the pop up vaccination clinic held on Saturday at the Manjimup Town Hall.

Ben Loughran

Firefighters PremiumLocal vollies once again to the rescue

A group of volunteer fire and rescue members from the lower South West have returned home after assisting in battling both the Carnarvon and Eagle Bay bushfires.

Ben Loughran

Dana’s day East among best in Freo win

The young gun has continued the bright start to her emerging AFLW career, this time finishing among Fremantle’s best in their big win over GWS.

Jackson Barrett

Car CrashCar crash along the South Western Highway

A man has been airlifted to Perth Royal Hospital after a crash along the South West Highway near Mullalyup

Ben Loughran

Class act PremiumBunbury Senior tops South West ATAR rankings

The school had a median ATAR of 84.15, placing it at number 38 in the State, with Bunbury Catholic College close behind at 42nd.

Jakeb Waddell

CricketBoyup Brook collapse at home to Forestry

Top-of-the-table Forestry made it eight wins in a row as they completely outplayed finals aspirants Boyup Brook in their recent clash at Boyup Brook Oval.

Scott Tweedie

Minister VisitPremiumWater scheme to flow on as minister commits to SW visit

Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan has promised she will meet with South West farmers about water security after a contentious irrigation scheme was all but canned late last year. 

Ben Loughran

FootballPremiumImperials Football Club appoint a new Colts coach

Former Imperials player Matthew Seymour has taken on the role of Imperials Football Club colts head coach

Ben Loughran

Country WeekPremiumThe first country week training sessions was held on Monday

The Warren-Blackwood Cricket Association is gearing up for another exciting country week as former rivals met on Monday to train ahead of the competition.

Ben Loughran

CricketBridgetown smash Pemberton at home after Christmas break

Bridgetown Cricket Club recorded their fourth win in a row on the weekend defeating Pemberton by 132 runs at Bridgetown oval

Darcy Walsh

CricketNorthcliffe hold out to beat Manjimup

Northcliffe are back in the winners circle with a blistering 33-run win in the clash with Manjimup last Saturday.

Anthony Femia