Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

14/08/2024

Yingying Xu, who allegedly murdered her young daughter Sophia Wang, reportedly told police she believed her daughter was possessed by demons.

The little girl was found with her throat slit inside the family home.

13/08/2024

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09/08/2024

Do you think it's right to ban a child over something his mum did?

A primary school canteen has refused to serve one student for more than a year because of a bizarre quarrel with his mother that even high-level Education Department bureaucrats can’t resolve.

05/08/2024

: Well played, legend.

Dustin Martin has played his last AFL game, with the three-time Norm Smith medallist announcing his immediate retirement.

02/08/2024

Two suspects have been taken into custody.

Two suspects have been taken into custody.

01/08/2024

Well-known Margaret River couple Brian and Lynne Warren have been identified as the two people killed by a falling tree while driving overnight near Manjimup.

The couple were driving west on Graphite Road near Burnside Road in Deanmill at 3.30pm on Wednesday when a large tree struck the couple’s grey Isuzu ute.

Brian and Lynne Warren have been identified as the two people killed by a falling tree while driving overnight near Manjimup.

11/06/2024

A Manjimup horticulture researcher has been recognised with a national award for his contributions to the WA apple industry.

11/06/2024

The Boyup Brook Shire Council has approved new land use for an electric vehicle charging station.

The Boyup Brook shire council have approved new land use for an electric vehicle charging station at their most recent council meeting.

10/06/2024

A need to expand administration building office space will see the Boyup Brook Shire Council move their chambers to the Lesser Hall.

The Boyup Brook Shire Council have approved a proposal to move their council chambers to another location, noting an office expansion as the main reason.

10/06/2024

The Rabbit Hole in Bridgetown is giving out free canvases to entice local artists to the hub and showcase the creative expression of people in the Blackwood Valley region.

09/06/2024

Keeping the community warm during the cold winter months has not been overlooked by caring church members in Manjimup.

Keeping the community warm during the cold South West winter months has not been overlooked by caring church members in Manjimup.

09/06/2024

A group of dedicated bush lovers in Bridgetown-Greenbushes have been hands on for more than two decades working to reform eight nature reserves back to their original state while also enhancing the areas for endangered species.

A group of dedicated bush lovers have been hands on for more than two decades working to reform eight nature reserves back to their original state while also enhancing the areas for endangered species.

08/06/2024

A 10-year-old Manjimup taekwondo enthusiast has brought home the gold from a Perth competition after winning a point sparring bout in the red/black belt division.

08/06/2024

From man-made paddock designs to the untouched parts of the South West forest, a Manjimup-based artist is bringing a fresh perspective to capturing the details of the environment.

From man-made paddock designs to untouched parts of the South West forest, a Manjimup-based artist is bringing a fresh perspective to capturing the details of the environment.

07/06/2024

The Bridgetown-Greenbushes shire council will get more than $720,000 in funding over the next three years to help mitigate and prevent bushfires.

The harmonious sound of chitter chatter, cups of tea and warm scones with jam brought the past to the present at the 100-year celebration of Country Women’s Association in Western Australia last week.

07/06/2024

The Bridgetown Hub is making free sanitary products available for women struggling with the costs of living, homelessness and domestic violence.

A small pack can make a difference.

07/06/2024

This weekend the Lower South West will host a special Think Mental Health round to raise awareness around mental health and promote the Think Mental Health program.

This weekend, the Lower South West will host a special Think Mental Health round to raise awareness around mental health and promote the Think Mental Health program.

07/06/2024

An acclaimed art exhibition was celebrated at Painted Tree Gallery in Northcliffe on May 26 at its launch event attracting an enthusiastic and supportive crowd.

Northcliffe Art Exhibition

06/06/2024

A breakout competition stole the spotlight in Manjimup on Saturday night in a new event hailed as a success by riders and organisers.

A breakout sporting competition stole the spotlight in Manjimup on Saturday night in a new event being hailed as a success by riders and organisers.

06/06/2024

The familiar rumble of motocross echoed through the valley of Cosy Creek once again on the weekend as the Manjimup 15,000 roared back to life for the first time since 2022.

06/06/2024

A morning tea at Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park was hosted for a good cause at the weekend, raising funds as part of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign.

06/06/2024

Manjimup and Bridgetown brought lower South West representation to the Fuel 2 Go & Play Association Championships in Perth over the weekend, with Manjimup winning in one of the under 13 divisions and Bridgetown taking out an under 16 division win.

Manjimup and Bridgetown brought lower South West representation to the Fuel 2 Go & Play Association Championships in Perth over the weekend.