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  2. Dealer CaughtPremiumMeth peddler fined after changing to guilty plea

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  4. Plan decisionFinal Berridge Park concept comes before Denmark council

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Letter to the Editor: Rabbit problem not my problem

Peter Rogers of Spencer Park is frustrated with the number of rabbits in Albany and says the council should take responsibility.

Peter Rogers, Spencer Park

Sweltering SouthCommentsAlbany records hottest day of 2024 as WA sizzles

Temperatures across the Great Southern and lower Wheatbelt soared as Albany experienced its hottest day of the year so far, reaching 44.1C at 1pm.

Georgia Campion

Major overhaulCommentsNew backpacker rule could cost local WA businesses $360m

A proposed overhaul to Australia’s working holiday program has sparked fears for local businesses.

Eleanor Campbell

Sports forumPremiumSporting affiliates gather for Great Southern Sports Forum

More than 100 players, coaches and members from Great Southern clubs and associations brushed shoulders with leading athletes and coaches at the inaugural Great Southern Sports Forum. 

Harry Grigson

Visiting timeBusy port welcomes ships as cruise season gains pace

Albany’s cruise ship season has picked up pace this week with two ships docking in the port in the last four days and another one set to arrive at the end of the week.

Stuart McGuckin

Sweet SuccessNetworking Morning Tea for Disability Support Workers

Members of disability support organisations and the local council met at Albany’s Public Library on Tuesday for a morning tea meet and greet.

Josiah McMeekin

Raining threesPremiumPremiumSonics were forced to work by Denmark for 14th straight win

A panicked Sonics were pushed until the final buzzer by a spirited Denmark side in Indigenous Round of the Albany Basketball Association A-grade competition on Tuesday night. 

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Letter to the Editor: Great Southern FM thanks community

Chair of Great Southern FM Julie Bright thanks the community for its support of Great Southern FM’s recent Radiothon.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and surrounds

From a Fleetwood Mac cover band to loads of activities for Albany Pride Festival, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Raging Raiders PremiumRaiders’ ravenous defence pinches second win of the season

Albany Raiders emerged six-point victors over a depleted Valkyries side to secure their second win of the Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade competition during Indigenous Round on Tuesday night. 

Harry Grigson

Sports awards PremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds attend Albany’s gala sports night

After a lengthy hiatus, the Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards returned in style as the best athletes of 2023 were recognised.

Cameron Newbold

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‘overwhelming sadness’PremiumWA Police in mourning after serving officer takes own life

A serving WA Police officer has tragically died after she took her own life in regional WA.

Phil Hickey

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Govt support ‘may not be enough’ to save WA nickel: BHP

BHP has confirmed government assistance could be too little too late in rescuing the drowning WA nickel operations that caused the Big Australian to cut its interim dividend.

Adrian Rauso

Threatening more strikes CommentsPremiumWA FIFO pilot union hits out at Qantas town hall meeting

The union representing Network Aviation pilots has hit back at a planned meeting with Qantas management, claiming the town hall assembly will not address the systemic issues of the ongoing pay dispute. 

Gerard Cockburn

Border protectionPremiumDozens of asylum seekers who landed in WA flown to Nauru

Dozens of suspected asylum seekers who arrived via boat on WA’s remote north coast have been flown to Nauru. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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Sing it loud CommentsPremiumPLAY THE CLASSICS: Eagles fans rejoice over song rethink

A chorus of West Coast fans have rejoiced at the possibility of the return to the original song as the new era under chief executive Don Pyke continues to take shape.

Mitchell Woodcock

‘overwhelming sadness’PremiumWA Police in mourning after serving officer takes own life

A serving WA Police officer has tragically died after she took her own life in regional WA.

Phil Hickey

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CommentsPremiumBassett: Dress-up backlash shows a lack of understanding

West Coast being described as ‘ridiculous and unprofessional’ for dressing up during pre-season shows a lack of understanding for what life is really like as a professional athlete, writes Caitlin Bassett.

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PremiumOutback Wrangler star cops new blow in chopper crash case

Matt Wright’s insurance provider has delivered a setback in a civil lawsuit brought by the widow of his Netflix co-star Chris Wilson.

Naughty, not niceVideoPremiumPremiumMan charged over inflatable Santa theft from Riverton bar

A Riverton family have been reunited with their beloved inflatable Santa after it was stolen from their restaurant in a brazen robbery.

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Dealer CaughtPremiumMeth peddler fined after changing to guilty plea

Crying from his seat in Albany Magistrates Court, Gary Antony Gordon Batchelor was fined for his role in a sting operation to crack a drug ring in Albany.

Georgia Campion

Emergency warningComments‘Evacuate now’: Raging bushfire near WA roadhouse community

People travelling on Eyre Highway and in southern parts of Balladonia — north-east of Esperance — are urged to evacuate as firefighters work to douse a raging bushfire. 

Caleb Runciman

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West Pilbara coast move to Cyclone Blue Alert

West Pilbara residents are being warned to prepare for heavy winds and rain over the coming days as ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln heads West off the Kimberley coast and is set to re-develop.

Sam Jones

Devastated businessPremiumPremiumMan pleads guilty after torching mobility trailer worth $60k

A man who stole a vehicle and trailer belonging to Ultimate Watersports — which contained $60,000 of accessories to help people with disability — and torched it near the speedway is set to be sentenced.

Creeping upPremiumPremiumPeople banned from buying alcohol on rise across WA region

Police have barred 15 people from purchasing alcohol across a WA region since laws strengthening the banned drinkers register were introduced in December.

alarming emergencyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWater trucked to desperate WA farmers as land dries out

The State Government has declared another WA farming district to be water-deficient, triggering water-carting procedures to address emergency animal welfare concerns.

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The EconomistCommentsPremiumWhy Costco is so loved by both shoppers and investors

THE ECONOMIST: Though its sales are less than half of Walmart’s, its return on capital, at nearly 20 per cent, is more than twice as high. What’s its secret?

The Economist

CNBCCommentsPremiumChina to showcase domestic jetliner at Singapore Airshow

China is gearing up to showcase its narrow-body passenger jet to a global audience for the first time at the Singapore Airshow.

Shreyashi Sanyal

CNBCPremiumOpenAI now creates realistic video with single sentence

The new model, called Sora, allows a user to type out a desired scene and turns it into a high-definition video clip.

Hayden Field

CNBCCommentsPremiumElon Musk must testify in SEC probe of his Twitter takeover

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has to testify in a probe by the US Securities and Exchange Commission concerning his 2022 acquisition of Twitter, a US judge ordered in a court filing out Saturday.

Lora Kolodny

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‘Highly-skilled workers’: Indian medics touted to rescue WA

Indian doctors and nurses will be targeted to plug gaps in WA hospitals during a 10-day mission spearheaded by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson.

Josh Zimmerman

Bombshell arrest VideoPremiumBroome Bishop arrested over historical sex allegations

A Broome Bishop at the centre of a top-secret investigation ordered by the Pope has been arrested over alleged historical sex offences, some dating back 50 years. 

Chris Reason

New challengerPremiumPremiumLate entry to contest Liberal preselection for Forrest seat

A candidate who submitted his form 20 minutes late will be allowed to contest Liberal preselection in the Federal seat of Forrest after it was previously believed Ben Small would be nominated unopposed. 

Naughty, not niceVideoPremiumPremiumMan charged over inflatable Santa theft from Riverton bar

A Riverton family have been reunited with their beloved inflatable Santa after it was stolen from their restaurant in a brazen robbery.

Emergency warningCommentsComments‘Evacuate now’: Raging bushfire near WA roadhouse community

People travelling on Eyre Highway and in southern parts of Balladonia — north-east of Esperance — are urged to evacuate as firefighters work to douse a raging bushfire. 

injustice claims CommentsPremiumWar of words erupts over new ‘claims harvesting’ laws

A leading lawyers group and the State Government are at loggerheads over proposed laws designed to crack down on ‘claims harvesting’.

Phil Hickey