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Charlotte, Emma, Jonathan, Sasha, and Jessica Caulfield.

RIDE FOR YOUTHPremiumHawaiian Ride for Youth

Riders passed through the Warren-Blackwood region last week for the annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth with stops at Pemberton, Manjimup and Kojonup high schools to talk about mental health.

Anjelica Smilovitis

The Bridgetown High School P&C is holding an art auction to raise funds to upgrade the students’ common room.

STUDENTS PremiumArt auction in Bridgetown fundraiser for students

An art auction in Bridgetown will raise funds to upgrade the “dire” student common room and provide new monkey bars to boost physical wellbeing. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Locally owned horse Cold Hard Cash winning at the first meeting of the Bridgetown season.

Harness racingPremiumBridgetown Trotting Club to host Bridgetown Cup on Sunday

Bridgetown Trotting Club will host the Bridgetown Cup as part of the course’s second meeting of the year on Sunday.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Wondrous forests of the Walpole Wilderness.

WALPOLE WILDERNESSPremium2025 Eucalypt of the Year awarded to Walpole Wilderness

Eucalypt Australia announced the 2025 Eucalypt of the Year was awarded to the Wondrous Forests of the Walpole Wilderness in WA out of 10 destinations nation-wide.  

Anjelica Smilovitis

Heather Walford and Rob Marshall are transforming a 1920s cottage in Nannup.

Bike packersPremiumNannup cottage transformed into “bike packers”

A 1920s Nannup cottage is undergoing a transformation to become a hub for “bike packers” riding the Munda Biddi Trail.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Boyup Brook are the reigning LSWFL premiers.

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Roos, Cougars and Southerners start season at home

Reigning Lower South West Football League premiers Boyup Brook will start their season at home when they come up against Deanmill at Boyup Brook Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

La Belle Visite is the only place to get authentic scooped gelato in Manjimup. Pictured: Remi Giguere Johnston, 4, enjoying gelato at the creperie.

second-gen sweetsPremiumManjimup creperie introduces quality gelato to menu

A Manjimup eatery has recently introduced freshly scooped gelato to its extensive menu, inspired by the local outcry for the sweet treat.

Melissa Pedelty

Nationals candidate Bevan Eatts finally claimed the seat of Warren-Blackwood in the 2025 State election.

close countPremiumWA Nationals win back seat of Warren-Blackwood

The WA Nationals have won back the prized former conservative stronghold of Warren-Blackwood, with Bevan Eatts declaring he intends to “give the region a voice” and hold the State Government accountable.

Melissa Pedelty

Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway will host the 2026 SSA Junior Sedan WA State Title on January 15 and 16.

state titlePremiumManjimup to host 2026 State Junior Speedway Title

Thousands are set to swarm Manjimup next year to participate in one of Western Australia’s most significant annual speedway events.

Melissa Pedelty

The Soak at Dalton's Paddock. A new Airbnb venue located near Manjimup and a short drive from Peos Estate and Truffle Hill Wines.

hidden gemsPremiumAirbnb reveals Southern Forests as hidden gem wine region

Southern Forests winemakers are thrilled to have been included on a global network’s new under-the-radar wine region list.

Melissa Pedelty

Women's A premiers Comets.

basketballPremiumBarracudas and Comets secure grand final wins in Manjimup

Barracudas and Comets took out the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association mens A and womens A grand final wins after two thrilling contests on Friday night.

Melissa Pedelty

Collage of artworks on display on the 2025 Blackwood River Arts Trail.

discover the artsPremiumBlackwood River Arts Trail returns in April

The Blackwood River Arts Trail returns in April, celebrating its fifth year of showcasing both emerging and established artists across the Lower South West.

Melissa Pedelty

Under-19 girls premiers Senators.

junior basketballPremiumManjimup junior basketball featured thrilling final matches

Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association had an incredible turnout on Saturday for its eight junior grand final matches.

Melissa Pedelty

Warren Blackwood Cricket Association president Jason Treasure and Boyup Brook's Braydon Ridley, WBCA champion player (735 points).

fantastic seasonPremiumSix winners declared at cricket awards night in Bridgetown

Boyup Brook Cricket Club’s Braydon Ridley was named Warren Blackwood Cricket Association champion player for the second consecutive year at an awards ceremony last week.

Melissa Pedelty

Author and illustrator Sally Puzey at Donnelly River Village.

DON’T WORRYPremiumNew book shows “living history” of Donnelly River Village

A new storybook on the Donnelly River Village inspires children — and adults — to explore the “living history” of the old timber mill built in the 1950s.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Dustin and Anna Gardiner from Thomson Brook win first place with their 325.2kg pumpkin.

KIRUP PUMPKIN CONTESTPremiumMassive pumpkins weigh in

People from across the State have put their pumpkins on the scales, rolling into Kirup with their big vegetables on the backs of trucks and trailers for the annual contest. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

The McKay family were overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of complete strangers, said Chestnut Brae’s Linda Stanley.

TEDDY BEAR MISSIONPremiumSouth West community rescues missing teddy bear

The South West community rallied to rescue a missing teddy bear as a Canadian family were set to leave WA after the state’s first ever agritourism tour.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Owners of Nanna's Pantry in Nannup Claire and Tim Sly.

FOREST SCHOOLPremiumNannup community push for new ‘forest school’

A new school is in the works for the Nannup community with a focus on teaching children life skills in nature. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

76-year-old Manjimup resident William Wadsworth is well-known within the community.

GUARD OF HONOURPremiumLast goodbyes with guard of honour for Bill Wadsworth

A 76-year-old veteran who had been missing for four months before police discovered his body near Norseman in the Goldfields will get his last goodbyes this week. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

New Bridgetown-Greenbushes shire president Tracy Lansdell.

COMMUNITY HEARDPremiumBridgetown concern as paving incomplete at new Telstra pit

Bridgetown business and community members have had their voices heard following safety concerns over incomplete paving around a newly installed Telstra pit. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Lead artist Ben Beeton at the Northcliffe Genestreaming Journey Sculpture launch.

GIANT EVOLUTIONARY TREEPremiumGenestreaming Journey Sculpture in Northcliffe

A Genestreaming Journey Sculpture was launched in Northcliffe and marks the first installation in the Understory Garden Gallery.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Boyup Brook won the 2024 LSWFL league premiership.

FootballLSWFL: Five fixtures to watch for 2025 season

The Lower South West Football League season starts next weekend. Here are some games to keep an eye on.

Josh Kempton

Mydadtheterror wins at Gloucester Park for Bridgetown owner Tim Blee.

Harness racingPremiumNev’s Steel Pace launches Bridgetown trots season

The Bridgetown Harness Racing Club season will begin this weekend when the club hosts its Autumn Racing Carnival on Sunday.

Melissa Pedelty

Southern Forests Campdraft president Bruce Trenaman riding Hazelwood Conrod.

campdraftPremiumManjimup campdraft delivers action-packed weekend

Chris Towne and Sharlie Morrison were the highest scoring male and female riders at the 2025 Southern Forests Campdraft in Manjimup.

Melissa Pedelty