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  1. Changes comingPremiumNew leader to tackle Albany hospital woes

  2. ‘Under threat’PremiumO’Connor MP’s cash call for new crisis centre

  3. Winning waysPremiumAnother double for in-form Albany hoop

  4. SIX STRAIGHTPremiumMt Barker increases space on the ladder

  5. Shining exampleStudents play a part in school’s mental health win

IMPORTANT WINPremiumRoyals cruise to bonus-point win

Despite losing by nine wickets, batter Seb Stanton was a shining light for Peaks with a brilliant innings of 95 earlier in the day.

Taj Stubber

WINTERBOTTOM STAKESRed Can Man finishes seventh in Winterbottom Stakes

Despite not winning a race on day two of the masters carnival, Albany trainer Steve Wolfe had some strong minor placings.

Taj Stubber

HOSPO BALLPremiumIN PICTURES: 2021 Albany Hospitality Ball

The theme for Monday’s ball was black and gold Christmas, and guests did not disappoint as they dressed in style to walk down the red carpet.

Isabel Vieira

AFL dreamMt Barker’s Arthur Jones drafted by Western Bulldogs

The 18-year-old has been a draft bolter since a dominant performance for WA against South Australia as a curtain raised game to the AFL grand final at Optus Stadium after being a late call-up.

Taj Stubber

Alarming ratesElders, police in push to lift alarming vax rates

In figures released by the Federal Government this week, the City of Albany’s single-dose Indigenous vaccination rate is sitting at just 54.6 per cent.

Sarah Makse

Feature winPremiumRogers enjoys winning week in Albany and Perth

The victory was all the more impressive given Kendel’s Mee Dad carried 61.5kg to victory.

Cameron Newbold

DRAFT SUCCESSStorm produces 10th AFL draftee in past decade

The Great Southern Storm is a football development program that aims to provide elite training and preparation for aspiring footballers before they make their move to Perth.

HOSPO BALLPremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: 2021 Albany Hospitality Ball

The theme for Monday’s ball was black and gold Christmas, and guests did not disappoint as they dressed in style to walk down the red carpet.

Winning waysPremiumPremiumAnother double for in-form Albany hoop

Faithfull rode a double at Friday’s meeting in Albany, transferred from Mt Barker Turf Club after a nearby dam burst and flooded a section of their home straight just days out from racing.

Dream come truePremiumMt Barker’s Arthur Jones living his AFL dream

Arthur Jones was the only Great Southern footballer taken in this year’s national and rookie drafts, selected with pick 43.

Taj Stubber

SIX STRAIGHTPremiumMt Barker increases space on the ladder

Collingwood Park suffer fifth defeat of season on the back of five-wicket loss to rampaging Mt Barker outfit.

Taj Stubber

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Close to homePremiumJarrad Seng on his most raw project yet

Fremantle-based photographer and former Survivor contestant Jarrad Seng has built a successful career out of capturing spectacular destinations, but his latest works are some of his most inspiring yet.

Jade Jurewicz

PeacemakerPremiumFatally stabbed man was ‘trying to break up fight’

A friend of the young man who was fatally stabbed in Northbridge over the weekend claims his mate was just trying to break up a fight when his accused killer plunged a knife into his chest.

Daryna Zadvirna and Emily Moulton

WATCH THE VIDEO VideoPremiumRebels’ show of force in face of McGowan’s new bikie laws

Rebels bikies have put on a massive show of force in Perth’s northern suburbs just days after the McGowan Government announced sweeping new laws to drive motorcycle gangs out of WA. 

Michael Traill

Regional News

Total eclipsePremiumExmouth plans key move for 2023 eclipse tourist influx

The total solar eclipse will be visible from the North West Cape on April 20, 2023 and will be the first time in more than 1000 years a total eclipse has been visible from Australia.

Alexander Scott

Holiday rentalsPremiumThe tough rules mooted for Broome short stay crackdown

At a recent council meeting, councillors unanimously voted in favour of adopting a draft local planning policy which would see more regulations placed on short-term accommodation providers

Sam Jones

Youth crimePremiumBroome boy part of ‘youth rampage’ sent to Juvenile Justice

A Broome boy who was part of a ‘youth rampage’ through the streets of Cable Beach earlier this year has had his matters referred to the Juvenile Justice Team. 

Grace Hendry

Aboriginal ArtPremiumPremiumKimberley artist’s leap of faith with Perth gallery reveal

A Broome artist who took a ‘leap of faith’ by starting her own Aboriginal art gallery in Perth will celebrate with an official launch next week.

‘Spate of offending’PremiumPremiumDerby man on bail charged with Broome burglary

Kenneth Riley, 36, faced Broome Magistrates Court on Monday, November 22, on 19 charges alleged to have been committed in Perth, Broome and Derby

TRAGIC ACCIDENTCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBoy, 1, dies when mum rolls car

A mother who dozed off while driving home to Kalgoorlie-Boulder from the State’s north was careless when she crashed the vehicle, killing her one-year-old child, a court has been told.

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Primary schools forced to cancel swimming lessons

Some public primary schools have scrapped or significantly cut back on school swimming lessons because the Education Department was unable to provide enough instructors to teach their students.

Bethany Hiatt

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The $2m plan to create Vic Park’s ‘grand entry’

A huge project has been proposed to create a stunning new entry statement for Victoria Park.

Jake Dietsch

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PremiumPerth man on child abuse charges after US tip-off

A South Perth man is staring down a lengthy jail term after police found child abuse material on two mobile phones allegedly belonging to him during a raid sparked by an overseas authority.

Jab mandateCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA’s 39,000 vax hold-outs set to lose jobs

Almost 5 per cent of WA’s workforce are yet to decide if they will be vaccinated against COVID-19, despite new jab mandates kicking in this month.

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CommentsPremiumInfluential Lib group calls for Goiran, Collier to resign

An influential group of WA Liberal Party members and supporters is calling on Upper House MPs Nick Goiran and Peter Collier to immediately resign from the party.

Bright starPremiumThe rise and fall of Christian Porter

This week’s announcement that Christian Porter would not recontest the seat of Pearce brought down the curtain on a 13-year political career. We take a look at the highs and lows.

Staff Writer