The Pemberton community is exploring the opportunity for a local men’s shed after decades of tossing the idea around.
Melissa Pedelty
Farmers from Nannup are set to host Western Australia’s first agritourism tour which will see more than 50 international producers explore thriving agriculture businesses across the South West.
SlamDrunks continued to dominate the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association competition on Wednesday night, defeating Senators by six points in round 17.
Wine producers across the Southern Forest region anticipate great yields and premium quality fruit this harvest, indicating 2025 could be one of the stand-out vintages of the last decade.
Small businesses in the South West stand to benefit from a WA Labor election pledge to deliver $1.3 million of support to the region.
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is warning residents to properly dispose of batteries and avoid putting them in normal bins due to safety hazards.
Sofia Fimognari
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes will launch its first ever repair cafe this weekend to reduce waste, expend the lifespan of household items and foster connections in the community.
Ezra Kaye
Renowned stand-up comedian Austen Tayshus, who is touring Australia for the 40th anniversary of his hit comedy single Australiana, is heading to Nannup.
The Shire of Manjimup councillors voted to take a plethora of issues facing the controversial Pemberton community hub on board, but said addressing the issues were not a priority.
Craig Duncan
A South West shire are looking to welcome holiday makers with open arms as council pushed to adopt an RV friendly status.
An alternative rock band born out of a love of experimental music will take on the Nannup Music Festival for the first time with a full set of original tunes.
The Warren Blackwood Junior Cricket Association wrapped up its season at the weekend, with the committee thrilled by the club’s recent success.
Warriors tuned up for the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association men’s B round 16 match on Wednesday night with a 15-point victory over Flint Tropics at Manjimup Indoor Sports Pavilion.
Titans squashed Saints in a dominant display of basketball on Wednesday night during round 16 of the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association Women’s A competition.
A local food council has high hopes for the future of farming in Manjimup and surrounds after hosting a sundowner for young growers last month.
The Nationals WA have pledged $4.1 million to rebuild a works depot in Bridgetown destroyed by a bushfire in 2022.
The Boyup Brook Country Music Muster is here to stay, with organisers thrilled with the success of this year’s event.
Early voting for the State election opened in Manjimup yesterday, with many voters from the Warren-Blackwood electorate trickling in to place their ballots.
WA Labor is continuing to promise new builds for the Warren-Blackwood area with local fire services, a playground and a recreation centre the latest on their list of Sate election bids.
Anjelica Smilovitis
Great Walk Network Nannup took to Alcoa in Pinjarra with environmental advocate groups to stand against the Cook and Albanese governments’ approval of the expansion of South 32.
A Perth-based principal chaplain visited schools in the Warren Blackwood region over two days last week as part of regular check-ins for regional school leaders.
A Nannup hemp farmer says WA laws restrict “industrial hemp” growers from exploring the full capacity of the herb plant, with between 25,000 to 50,000 commercial uses possible.
An up-and-coming Australian country music star is bringing his national tour to Manjimup off the back of a highly successful year.
There are plans afoot to relieve the region’s dreaded blowfly menace by returning investment to a natural solution.
Warren Hately
