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  1. Albany 2026Sculptures set to reshape Middleton Beach this April

  2. bushfire Stretch of Albany Highway reopened after Mt Barker blaze

  3. CONTAMINATEDLeewin Coast issues second recall for Albany rock oysters

  4. CrashCommentsSheep feed truck rolls in serious crash on Albany Highway

  5. AFLCommentsPremiumBOYS TO MEN: WA stars’ journey from juniors to Origin

Black cockatoos found in tree hollows following Fitzgerald National Park bushfire in January.

Bushfire Recovery PremiumCockatoo chicks found sheltering in hollow after fire

Black cockatoo chicks have been found alive sheltering in tree hollows Fitzgerald River National Park, a rare bright spot amongst the habitat devastation caused by the recent bushfire.

Amy Towers

Albany Senior High School teacher Greg Cook has retired after 50 years in education.

50 yearsPremiumASHS legend bids farewell to teaching after 50 years

Albany maths teacher Greg Cook has laid down the ruler and protractor after 50 years in education, speaking fondly of his 42 years at Albany Senior High School.

Jacki Elezovich

Albany Clay Target Club vice-president Ray Hawke and president Bryn Westerberg, ladies winner Tegan Stanley and representative from Barry & Son Firearms Kym Wilkinson.

Clay shooting PremiumOpen Trap Carnival draws huge attendance at Albany range

Albany Clay Target Club hosted the State’s top shooters last month, as competitors travelled from across WA to compete in a major three-day event. 

Amy Towers

Paul Donaldson hit 74 and took five wickets as Manypeaks dispatched Royals.

Run fest PremiumPeaks in control as Royals collapse despite France’s ton

Even a mighty century from Matt France was not enough as Royals shot themselves in the foot in a big chase against ladder leaders Manypeaks on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

The Ravensthorpe man was sentenced for three charges relating to his drug dealing.

courtPremiumJail time for ‘prolific’ Ravensthorpe meth dealer

A Ravensthorpe man described as a “prolific street-level” drug dealer has been put behind bars after being found with methylamphetamine he intended to sell, and unlawfully obtained cash.

Melissa Sheil

Deadly and Fast ridden by Lisa Staples claims victory in the Mount Barker Cup (2000m).

Cup clinched PremiumReliable galloper Deadly And Fast claims Mt Barker Cup win

Tough stayer Deadly And Fast notched another feature race victory, holding out a strong challenge from Pray Again to salute in Sunday’s 2026 Mount Barker Cup at Frost Park.

Cameron Newbold and Amy Towers

A bushfire alert is in place in an area around Albany Highway south of Mt Barker.

bushfire Stretch of Albany Highway reopened after Mt Barker blaze

A bushfire threat for people in the Shire of Mt Barker has been downgraded and a section of Albany Highway reopened, after crews contained a blaze that started on Wednesday afternoon. 

Sonics Blue's David Arthur, shooting here against Raiders, grabbed 14 points against Railways Tigers.

Basketball wrap PremiumPremiumBlue in charge as Arthur bags 14 points for ladder leaders

Sonics Blue are dominating the ladder as finals approach and increased their advantage over their nearest rivals with a 55-35 win over Railways Tigers in the ABA men’s A-grade competition on Tuesday.

Peter Watson at the Albany Waterfront Marina. Peter Watson was the Albany MLA from 2001-2021.

Albany 2026‘Anzac celebrations of 2014 were a turning point for Albany’

Albany may have been 200 years in the making, but Peter Watson has left a significant footprint on the city in modern times.

Residents face costs between $600-$2000 to convert to bottled gas.

Gas furyPremiumAlbany households face $600-$2k bill for bottled gas switch

Albany residents will face bills between $600 to $2000 to convert from town to bottled gas once the decommissioning of the city’s gas network starts later this year, according to local plumbers.

Claire Middleton

The scene of a suspicious death in Spencer Park was still under investigation on Wednesday morning.

investigation continuesPremiumSmall street still full of police four days into death probe

The major investigation into the suspicious death of a 69-year-old woman in Spencer Park entered its fourth day on Wednesday.

Jacki Elezovich

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Police were alerted to Jason William Forbes’ purchase of the doll before a search warrant was conducted at his home.

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Police foil chilling plan to kidnap, sexually abuse girl

A Perth predator was making intricate plans to kidnap, sexually abuse and hold captive a child in a modified roof dungeon before child exploitation detectives made a most relieving arrest.

Caleb Runciman

Chris Scott will lead Victoria’s Origin squad.

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WA on high alert for ‘ruthless’ Victorian mentor

AFL Origin is just days away and one man who played under Victorian coach Chris Scott and will be part of the WA team has warned the Geelong boss will be at his ruthless best against Western Australia.

Craig O'Donoghue

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the scene of a suspicious death in Spencer Park.

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Homicide squad questioning man over woman’s death in Albany

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Spencer Park, with a 50-year-old man assisting with enquiries and a set of units under police guard.

Jacki Elezovich and Cameron Newbold

The $39 million penthouse at Blackburne’s City Beach development, Ocean Grand.

House That!CommentsPremiumInside the $39m Perth penthouse tipped to break a record

For the same price as a small island in the Whitsundays or a medieval castle in Italy, you can buy the most expensive apartment in WA’s history.

Kim Macdonald

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Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumHaving baby on Kwinana Freeway not on anyone’s birth plan

Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway. 

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Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumThe dark side of Ozempic experts want you to know about

Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

Rhianna Mitchell

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UPDATEDPremiumPremium‘To look for a fight’: Brutal protest call

Barnaby Joyce has made a huge call on who is responsible for the violent clashes between police and protesters on Monday night.

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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PremiumWA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care.  Here’s how it works ...

Nick Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMaking sense of complicated aged care fees and extras

Q+A: Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care? Here’s how it works . . .

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A truck rolled off Albany Highway in Boscabel just before 6am.

CrashCommentsSheep feed truck rolls in serious crash on Albany Highway

A small section of Albany Highway in Boscabel near Kojonup has been reduced to a single lane after a truck rolled over, spilling its trailer-load of contents across the road.

Melissa Sheil

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan jailed for raping, secretly recording young nieces

A WA man repeatedly raped and sexually abused his two young nieces, and secretly recorded them in the bathroom for his own sexual gratification. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS

Tegan Guthrie

Confidence amongst Australia’s cattle producers has surged to its strongest level in years as the sector heads into the new year, with WA producers reporting the highest growth in positivity in the industry.

Cattle ConfidencePremiumWA cattle producers increasingly positive in new survey

Confidence amongst Australia’s cattle producers has surged to its strongest level in years as the sector heads into the new year, with WA producers reporting the highest growth in positivity in the industry.

Georgia Campion

A man has been sentenced after stealing items including KitKats from a service station.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumServo burglar avoids immediate jail

A man who threatened to kill a service station worker he claimed “ripped him off” before stealing more than $700 worth of items has avoided immediate imprisonment.

A blank sign currently sits outside the Palace Hotel in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Gold price sign PremiumPremiumGold at heart

Following a rush of support to reinstate a digital sign which gave Kalgoorlie-Boulder a “beating heart”, businessman Ashok Parekh is taking steps to bring it back. 

Kelvin Smith plays piano at Lucky Bay.

Travelling pianoPremiumPremiumTravelling pianist performs seaside in Esperance

A travelling pianist brought classical music to the shoreline of an Esperance beach, performing just metres from the waves.

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Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

Elon Musk's mega-merger

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumSpaceX primed to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.

Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny

The plans were discussed at a “Critical Minerals Ministerial” in Washington this week

CNBC newsPremiumUS proposes minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

The US on Wednesday unveiled new initiatives to mobilise allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, including coordinated price floors.

Dylan Butts

While weight-loss drugmaker Novo is bracing for a sales decline, rival Lilly sees revenue charging ahead thanks to its blockbuster medicines.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIt’s battle of the bulge in weight-loss drug wars

While weight-loss drugmaker Novo is bracing for a sales decline, rival Lilly sees revenue charging ahead thanks to its blockbuster medicines.

Annika Kim Constantino

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Emergency services at the scene of a car crash on Mitchell Freewayr.

WA NewsCommentsDemand for answers after second fatal wrong-way crash

The Opposition is calling on the Government to release investigation findings after a crash in Butler, which claimed the lives of two people, was the second at the site in the last year.

Liam Murphy

Malcolm Steinberg during his time as chief of Timezone.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumTimezone founder receives top honours from Curtin University

Malcolm Steinberg has levelled up after being awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Curtin University.

Dave Friedlos

An Invasion Day at Hyde Park in Sydney. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NewsPremiumPremiumPM slams ‘white supremacy’ after rally

Failure is not an option for the Prime Minister on Closing The Gap, as he promises Indigenous Australians “we stand with you” following an alleged attack at a rally.

Crown Perth is launching its new Urban Food District.

WA NEWSCommentsCommentsCrown Perth’s exciting new food hub is finally here

The entertainment precinct’s largest development in a decade is finally set to be unveiled, and it’s got something for everyone.

The West can reveal WA Labor received thousands of dollars in donations from a law firm owned by the CFMEU, despite Premier Roger Cook’s pledge to not accept money from the crime-linked union.

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CommentsPremiumCFMEU-owned firm donated $20k to Labor after Cook’s pledge

The West can reveal WA Labor received thousands of dollars in donations from a law firm owned by the CFMEU, despite Premier Roger Cook's pledge to not accept money from the crime-linked union.

A nurse who attended work drunk and refused to comply with strict conditions on her nursing registration has been banned from practising for more than a year. 

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Perth nurse slapped with strict work ban over drunken mishap

A nurse who attended work drunk and refused to comply with strict conditions on her nursing registration has been banned from practising for more than a year. 

Hannah Cross