South West politicians have said the regions are missing out in a new Bill debated in Parliament this week, though they are overall in support of its changes
Craig Duncan
Cancer Council WA has launched a new campaign in a bid to highlight lung cancer symptoms and assist with early detection.
Rose Patane
A South West group dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories behind volunteer bushfire brigades is one step closer to officially opening its museum to the public.
Manjimup’s Maddi Gunson was honoured for her performance for East Perth’s Rogers Cup team this year with the side’s fairest and best award.
Jack Penniment
The do-or-die final round clash between Deanmill and Tigers on Saturday did not disappoint, with the reigning premiers sneaking into the top four after winning a thriller by 17 points.
The Southern Forests Food Council is exploring a new approach to support the South West community with a new program Southern Forests: Recognise. Respond. Refer.
South West police have seized about $460,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vape products and shut down a Manjimup retailer following two raids.
Manjimup’s Dana East celebrated her 50 game milestone with a win on debut for Richmond in round one of the AFLW season on Saturday over close rivals Collingwood at Ikon Park.
Witches, wizards, knights and wenches will descend on Balingup this weekend as the town transforms into a medieval wonderland for the 31st annual Balingup Medieval Carnivale.
Madelin Hayes
Students with a keen interest in science took part in an interschool competition last week, with Manjimup Primary School named overall shield winners.
South West football will again have a strong presence in the AFLW this season, with five local products preparing to make their mark on the competition.
A walk through the South West bush or along the coast could lead to an unexpected discovery, with handmade pottery hidden among the region’s trails and beaches.
Donnybrook Blackwood Ravens’ league team kept their finals hopes alive with a crucial win over Busselton in Saturday’s clash.
A panel of female health professionals will unite to improve the lives of women in the South West at a community event next month.
As households across the country completed the Census on Tuesday, the last national snapshot provides a revealing look at what the Warren-Blackwood region looked like five years ago.
Serian Lockwood-Jones
The Shire of Manjimup has appointed Dean Phillips to fill its vacant Rural ward position after plans for an extraordinary election were scrapped.
modular homes capable of being built in as little as four months are being touted as one potential solution to the housing crisis in the Southern Forest region.
A new chapter for Southern Forest Steppers will begin alongside grassroots football when Deanmill Football Club hosts the inaugural Beyond the Boundary community event on Saturday.
Imperials locked themselves in for finals while taking home a hat-trick of Manjimup derbies this season awith a 19-point win over Tigers in round 16 of the Lower South West Football League season.
Manjimup police are urging residents to speak up about suspected drug dealing, warning elicit drugs continue to fuel crime and family violence across the South West.
Bridgetown High School students could soon have a shadier wait for the bus after the school secured a $10,000 prize to improve sun protection on campus.
South West businesses are among the State’s hardest hit by rising operating costs as the Middle East conflict continues to put pressure on profit margins.
An upcoming workshop for Southern Forests livestock producers is calling on its attendees to bring along a rather unusual workshop contribution — a fresh sample of their animals’ poo.
Manjimup’s truffle industry took centre stage on Saturday as locals and visitors gathered for the inaugural Forage and Feast Festival.
