More than 1400 riders descended on the Nannup area for the popular SEVEN Gravel Race.
Anjelica Smilovitis
Members of the Pemberton and Manjimup community heard from officials from DWER and DPIRD at community drop-in sessions on Monday.
A series of writing workshops are being held in the South West to give communities a voice those struggling with the region’s dry conditions.
Bridgetown Wildlife Service founder Shane Williams has been looking after the region’s injured native animals for 20 years, gaining an international audience for her work.
In a WA-first trial a GP will be based at a school clinic in Manjimup once a week, helping alleviate issues with students accessing health care.
Investment in the Lower South West’s natural beauty is the main takeaway for the region from this year’s State Budget, which sees a large surplus despite cost blowouts.
Oliver Lane
Four community groups in the Lower South West region have received funding from the Federal Government under the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program.
Sean Van Der Wielen
Gatsbys Skyline will host Perth band The Milkmen on Friday night, before iPhunk bring a taste of Motown to Manjimup on Saturday night.
This week, the Manjimup Bridgetown Times looks at what was making news in the area 40 years ago.
Claudette Rizzi
A South West farmer has called the Federal Government’s decision to ban live sheep exports from 2028 “blatantly shocking and insensitive”, accusing them of being “gutless” with the announcement.
Daniel Hocking and Jake Dietsch
A litter-free advocate in the Lower South West claims a 100km stretch of scenic road has been turned into an “open sewer” amid increased holiday litter.
A Bridgetown motocross racer will be participating in the Manjimup 15000 next month in his first year as a senior racer and hopes to take out a win.
Daniel Hocking
Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge has responded to criticism and concerns from Manjimup ratepayers after the council announced its decision to purchase a house for its chief executive.
Pemberton’s emergency service crews will be joining together to host an open day on Saturday for families to demonstrate their skills and raise funds for the St John sub centre.
Independents had a successful showing against Brace Yourself in Monday night’s Manjimup Netball Association action, winning 50-30.
Kojonup handed Deanmill their first loss of the South West Football League season at Deanmill Football Club on Saturday, winning by 26 points.
Bridgetown bagged their first win of the Lower South West Football League season with a shock 25-point win over Boyup Brook at Boyup Brook Oval on Saturday.
Nannup’s Johan Hilliger has been remembered in with a new plaque at Kings Park’s Firefighters’ Memorial Grove, commemorating those who died in the line of duty.
Holly Prentice
Manjimup Rovers had a mixed bag of results against Collie Power on Sunday, with the men’s team winning 2-1 and the women’s side suffering a 12-2 loss.
First World War nurse lived in Manjimup and Bridgetown
The State Government announced a $3.2 billion surplus on Thursday, with cost of living relief measures and cost overruns dominating the Budget
Pole vaulter Nina Kennedy has been crowned as the 2023 recipient of the South Western Times’ AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award.
Josh Kempton
The odds are slowly tipping in favour of incumbent MP Jane Kelsbie retaining the seat of Warren-Blackwood.
Warren Hately
More than $177,000 has been raised as a result of the Variety WA 4WD Adventure, which saw participants explore the South West region.