Manjimup police are appealing for the public’s help after a car was allegedly set alight on a remote regional road.
Jack Penniment
The iconic Gloucester tree has officially re-opened, with tourism operators and community leaders celebrating the return of one of Pemberton’s best-known visitor attractions.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
Boyup Brook product Luke Hallett has stormed into the Perth WAFL side and made an instant impact as the Demons secured their third win in a row with a stunning 34-point victory over the reigning premiers.
Bridgetown Junior Football Club took a fundraising effort to new heights over the weekend to support one of their own.
Manjimup shire councillors have backed away from pursuing major road and bridge funding for the town’s timber arch.
A regional council is attempting to offer ratepayers some relief in its upcoming rating plan, despite one councillor slamming the proposal, claiming it “helps nobody”.
Year 8 students at Pemberton District High School have gained hands-on experience with local emergency services as part of the school’s annual Emergency Services Week.
A prescribed burn carried out near Peaceful Bay last month has sparked backlash from environmental groups, who say one of the South Coast’s most scenic coastal corridors has been left scorched and vulnerable.
Australian icon Ernie Dingo will return to Manjimup this year as part of the Cherry Harmony Festival’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
More than 50 years after falling in love with Pemberton’s Karri forests, former forester Rick Sneeuwjagt has returned to the region to share a collection of paintings celebrating those very landscapes.
One of West Australia’s most iconic walking trails is set to benefit from a new fundraising initiative, with the Bibbulmun track foundation launching it 2026 Adventure Raffle.
The Blackwood Relay will enter a new era this year, with organisers announcing the biggest change in the event’s 47-year history.
The Donnybrook Blackwood Ravens are going strong in season 2026, as they look too add to an inaugural premiership in last year’s South West Netball Football League.
Bridgetown-Greenbushes councillors have backed a renewed push for answers on traffic and heavy vehcile concerns through Bridgetowns town centre.
Southern Forests Community Landcare will expand feral cat management efforts around the Tone-Perup Nature Reserve after receiving State Government funding.
Southerners denied Boyup Brooks first win of the season with a gritty win on the road by 15-points in round 11 of the Lower South West Football League.
A Manjimup farm has unearthed a rare white truffle in a Western Australian first.
Craig Duncan
This July, Cancer Council WA is encouraging South West residents to ditch the booze in a bid to support a good cause.
Rose Patane
The Gloucester Tree was once again a hive of activity over the weekend, as visitors made the 37m climb up Pemberton’s famous karri tree.
The South West has recorded the strongest GP workforce in regional Western Australia, but health leaders warn housing shortages could threaten future growth.
A one-day festival will transform Balingup once again into a town celebrating imagination, creativity and storytelling.
Warren Women’s Hockey Association produced a determined showing at the 2026 CBH Group Women’s Country Championships in Perth over the weekend.
Shire of Manjimup director infrastructure services Catherine Mills has been recognised on the national stage.
Northcliffe’s Bannister Downs Dairy swept the competition at the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards, taking home four gold and seven silver medals at the awards night in Claremont last Friday.
