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  1. albany 2026IN PICTURES: Kaarla Wirren draws bonza crowd for fire spirit

  2. missing man‘DO NOT APPROACH’: Man missing after removing police monitor

  3. Courts & JusticePremiumMan charged over teacher’s death in Katanning

  4. Hall of FamePremiumWater skier Steven Moss inducted into WA Hall of Fame

  5. BEST CHIPPYAlbany again home to WA’s best takeaway fish and chips

Best-on-ground winner Railways' Ryley Valli with game umpires Cameron Newbold and Davey Wignall.

Away winPremiumMagpies show early fight but premiers class prevails

Denmark-Walpole produced a strong first half but were left to rue one major after half-time as Railways ran away with a 46-point Belt-Up Round triumph at McLean Park on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Corrective Services' David Johnson and WA Museum of the Great Southern's Ian Westmore.

albany 2026Inmates lend hand to return Brig Amity replica to shipshape

Pardelup Prison Farm inmates lent a hand at the Brig Amity this week, helping the resident shipwright and his crew to give the historic tourist attraction a makeover in honour of Albany’s bicentenary. 

Jacki Elezovich

ATCO has delayed the decommissioning to early 2027.

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gas delay confirmed
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Gas switch-off delayed to allow ‘crucial breathing room’

Albany’s mains gas network will not be switched off until next year, the Advertiser can reveal, as ATCO agrees to delay the decommissioning until early 2027.

Melissa Sheil

Quinn Clancy Thomas did not appear in person at his first court hearing for being the driver at fault in the death of 22-year-old Sean Lynch on Menang Drive, but had legal representation.

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First court hearing for driver accused of Menang Drive fatal

The identity of the man accused of being behind the wheel in a horror crash in Gledhow that killed a 22-year-old man earlier this month has been revealed. 

Jacki Elezovich

Letters to the editor must contain the author’s full name, address and daytime contact number.

Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Better policing needed on e-bikes

E-bikes are dangerous to Albany drivers, and should be banned from footpaths and supermarket areas, writes Albany resident Ian Harvey. 

Ian Harvey

Royals Saints' Summer Hillman played an important role in their round three win.

Top teamsPremiumStrong wins for Royals and Narrikup in round three of season

Royals Saints 1 and Narrikup 1 are the two unbeaten teams after three rounds of the new Albany Netball Association A1 competition.

Cameron Newbold

A member of the homicide squad looks for details at the scene on Marri Drive.

Suspicious death PremiumPremiumSupt. Jon Munday says teacher’s death a ‘tragic accident’

The Great Southern’s top cop has labelled the alleged hit-and-run death of a 49-year-old Katanning teacher a “tragic accident”.

Denmark-based potter Rachel Falls-Williams is working on a series based on the Southern Ocean as part of the Works in Progress exhibition.

inspirePremiumPremiumGreat Southern’s natural landscape potter’s key inspiration

Denmark potter Rachel Falls-Williams has set herself the mammoth task of creating hundreds of ceramic vessels to represent the vast and powerful Southern Ocean as part of a new exhibition in Albany.

Hyundai's Cate McAuliffe contests with Hyundai's Louise Tana. Laurie Benson

npl waPremiumPremiumAzzurri continue winning streak in front of Albany crowd

An unbeaten Perth Azzurri SC delivered a winning show to a thrilled Retravision Stadium crowd on Saturday, emerging one-goal winners against Hyundai Football West Academy.

Denmark councillors have unanimously approved supporting a development plan that will include 160 new dwellings.

development planPremiumDenmark council throws support behind major development plan

The Shire of Denmark council has unanimously voted to support the approval of a new development plan that will see more than 150 new homes built in the regional town. 

Jacki Elezovich

Erin McCahon in Kaarla Wirren with Southern Edge Arts fire crew.

albany 2026PremiumStory of the fire spirit brings Noongar history to stage

The outdoor amphitheatre at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station was lit up by the sounds and light of Kaarla Wirren on Saturday, as locals came to watch the one-night-only show as part of Albany 2026. 

Jacki Elezovich

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Plans for the new OBH site in Cottesloe, by owner Stan Quinlivan.

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OBH’s controversial $800m facelift hangs in the balance

The Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment and an estimated $800 million in apartment sales now looks uncertain as ballooning costs threaten the build.

Kim Macdonald

The Bald Hill lithium mine is located approximately 50km south east of Kambalda in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

MiningPremiumMinRes to restart WA lithium mine, hire 370 more workers

Mineral Resources is looking to boost its headcount by about 370 after pressing the restart button for its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields.

Adrian Rauso

The Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & justicePremiumTeacher stalked escort who refused her services

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder teacher said he was drunk when he stalked and acted “erratically” towards an escort who refused her services to him. 

Isabella Davis

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed as Katanning Senior High School teacher Luke Russell.

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Local school teacher revealed as man found dead in Katanning

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed.

Amy Towers

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Bryce Luff

A GoFundMe launched for Komalpreet Kaur has raised more than $67,000 in less than 24 hours.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumIndian expat named as young victim of fatal Bentley crash

A young woman killed when she was struck by a car in Bentley has been remembered as a kind friend who was full of life.

The Bald Hill lithium mine is located approximately 50km south east of Kambalda in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

MiningPremiumPremiumMinRes to restart WA lithium mine, hire 370 more workers

Mineral Resources is looking to boost its headcount by about 370 after pressing the restart button for its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields.

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed as Katanning Senior High School teacher Luke Russell.

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PremiumLocal school teacher revealed as man found dead in Katanning

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed.

Dr Jacqueline McGowan-Jones is Commissioner for Children and Young People.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA’s children’s commissioner told not to reapply for job

WA’s Commissioner for Children has questioned whether she’s being ‘punished’ for speaking out after being told not to reapply for her job. 

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The homicide squad have charged a man a week after a high school teacher was found dead on a Katanning street. 

Courts & JusticePremiumMan charged over teacher’s death in Katanning

The homicide squad have charged a man a week after a high school teacher was found dead on a Katanning street. 

Claire Sadler

Lobster seized by fisheries officers in search warrants.

Black market crimePremiumFisheries investigating alleged black market rock lobster

Boats, fishing equipment and 150 western rock lobsters have been seized by fisheries officers as investigations into the alleged rock lobster black market ramp up. 

Imogen Wilson

The horse arena off Piccadilly Street will be closed down by the end of May.

Horse arenaPremiumUnauthorised horse arena removed by end of month

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has confirmed an unauthorised horse arena will be removed by the end of the month and acknowledged “community frustration” regarding the initial short notice. 

Isabella Davis

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council failed to reach an absolute majority decision on a 3.5 per cent pay increase on Monday night.

Pay rise unclear PremiumPremiumCouncillor pay rise unclear after motions fail to pass

It remains unclear whether councillors will receive a 3.5pc pay increase in the next financial year after no absolute majority decision was reached over whether to accept or reject it at Monday night’s meeting.

West Australian students were fined more than $821,000 for not using a student SmartRider card.

Public transportPremiumPremiumGeraldton students incorrectly charged on public transport

Geraldton MLA Kirrilee Warr called out incorrect fares, after students were hit with unexpected SmartRider costs at the beginning of the year due to a software issue. 

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Art workshopsPremiumPremiumWOW weekend to warn up Pemberton’s winter calendar

Pemberton’s winter calendar is set to receive a creative boost, with early bird tickets now on sale for WOW Pemberton 2026. 

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Wegovy semaglutide tablets.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWeight-loss wars go global as Novo Nordisk bets big on pill

The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key US market, currently accounting for more than half of both Novo’s and Eli Lilly’s respective sales.

Elsa Ohlen

Vladimir Putin's visit to China is expected to include talks with Xi Jinping on trade and defence.

CNBC newsCommentsPutin’s ‘long game’: Why he’s visiting China after Trump

These are the three key areas where Russia’s leader would like to deepen ties and extract concrete pledges.

Emily Williams

A lack of high-quality feedback could also lead to attrition.

Workplace MattersCommentsPremium‘Be honest?’: Why workers don’t tell their bosses the truth

Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

Strategists such as Galloway can charge more than $15,000 a month for their services.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMeet the YouTube whisperers behind the biggest video names

With thousands of YouTube creators relying on the platform for income, many are turning to strategists as essential advisors on how to keep videos viral.

Alex Sherman and Zach Vallese

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A man has died after crashing an e-scooter while riding on a footpath in Perth’s north. 9News

NEWSPremiumMan killed in e-scooter crash

A man has died after his e-scooter crashed on a Perth footpath, closing off a street for several hours.

Harvey Constable

Fremantle will once again turn into a hub of community, culture, and creativity to celebrate WA Day on June 1. 

WA Day celebrationsCommentsFreo hosts free rides and entertainment for WA Day fun

Fremantle will once again turn into a hub of community, culture, and creativity to celebrate WA Day on June 1. 

Claire Sadler

Australia’s biggest ever drug sting involving 2.4t of Mexican cartel cocaine was stricken by a cross-agency battle, as the AFP took extraordinary action to cast doubt over the covert operation by WA Police.

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CommentsPremiumHow WA’s global cocaine sting had Australian police at war

Australia’s biggest ever drug sting involving 2.4t of Mexican cartel cocaine was stricken by a cross-agency battle, as the AFP took extraordinary action to cast doubt over the covert operation by WA Police.

Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Behind the White LineCommentsCommentsNew true crime podcast dives into cop drama behind $1b sting

LISTEN NOW: Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Hannah Beazley Press Conference at Dumas House. Sandra Jackson

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMinister blasts ‘tone deaf’ Perth council as collapse looms

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has blasted the Perth Lord Mayor and councillors for a ‘let them eat cake approach’, after the City’s CEO was sensationally suspended, apparently without notice.

Perth locals are being warned to brace for a Thursday thunderstorm.

WeatherCommentsBrace yourselves, Perth, the thunderstorms are coming

Perth locals should be dusting off their rain jackets as thunderstorms are tipped to hit the city ahead of next week’s wave of showers. 

Fraser Williams