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  1. Serious chargePremiumShearer avoids immediate prison time over strangulation

  2. Project go aheadPremiumASLSC’s contribution recognised as new lease granted

  3. Ratings considerationPremiumRate hike on the cards for Denmark wineries

  4. Extraordinary resultPremiumVacant City of Albany council seat won by Stephen Grimmer

  5. Beaming offDenmark council to consider e-scooter trial

Power upPremiumSun energy all that is needed to power Rockcliffe Winery

“My view is that everybody should do their best to be totally independent of the grid,” Rockcliffe Winery owner Dr Steve Hall said.

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Representing changePremiumWard abolishment recommended for Albany council

During the review’s public comment period 25 submissions were received, 14 of those were in favour of abolishing wards and 19 were in favour of retaining the maximum number of councillors.

Stuart McGuckin

State SelectionPremiumGreat Southern trio earn selection for WA Country XI

Canberra will host the men’s country championships from January 13-20 while the women’s tournament will be played in Canberra from January 14-20 next year.

Calvin Sims

Season opener Winning treble to start new Albany pacing season

Albany will run 10 meetings this season at Harold Reid Paceway, headlined by the running of the Albany Cup on Saturday, January 21.

Cameron Newbold

Prison timePremiumAlbany’s monster rapist gets just desserts behind bars

The violent sexual predator left his victim ‘naked and cowering in fear’ after ripping off her body suit and grabbing her by the throat.

Kasey Gratton

Middleton carols PremiumIN PICTURES: The return of carols to Middleton Beach

Carols by Candlelight were back at Middleton Beach this year, with carolers braving windy conditions to spread Christmas cheer.

Jacob Morgan-de Laine

Squads named ADCA name preliminary country week squads

The ADCA will take three senior teams to the competition with their first XI in pool B of the A-section division opposed to Eastern Goldfields, Bunbury & Districts 2 and Geraldton.

State SelectionPremiumPremiumGreat Southern trio earn selection for WA Country XI

Canberra will host the men’s country championships from January 13-20 while the women’s tournament will be played in Canberra from January 14-20 next year.

Season opener Winning treble to start new Albany pacing season

Albany will run 10 meetings this season at Harold Reid Paceway, headlined by the running of the Albany Cup on Saturday, January 21.

Terrific TonPremiumMitch Green ton catapults Royals to T20 win over Railways

The Tigers won the toss and elected to bowl first but Green dominated from the outset, smashing 100 runs off 60 balls. 

Calvin Sims

Extraordinary resultPremiumVacant City of Albany council seat won by Stephen Grimmer

“I believe in the need for residents to have a voice in what happens in their area and, if elected, will always be available to listen to what is important to them,” Stephen Grimmer said last month.

Stuart McGuckin

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The WA town where locals cower in fear from rampaging kids

As violence and antisocial behaviour soars, a Mid West town’s civic leaders have warned of vigilantism with angry residents tired of being bashed by children as young as eight.

Steve Butler

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Inside the wild world of Brett Maston

Bank robber. Escapee. Former fugitive. At one time considered by police in three States as “Australia’s Most Wanted”. Inside Brett Maston’s dark history, and his fight for redemption.

Tim Clarke

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WATCH: WA Police swoop on meth dealers in undercover sting

Police have arrested more than a dozen people in a secret sting targeting drug dealers using the encrypted messaging application Telegram to peddle methamphetamine.

Shannon Hampton

WATCH HEREPremiumBrajkovich gets shirty over Australia’s stupidest home video

Is this Dayne Brajkovich? That is the question Magistrate Sarah Oliver will have to answer over the Christmas and New Year period. But you can judge the footage for yourself here.

Sarah Steger

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Dash camera footage has captured the terrifying moment a stolen luxury car crashed, flipped and exploded into a fireball on the Mitchell Freeway, causing peak-hour traffic chaos. 

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Never forgottenPremiumHow WA will honour Cassius’ inspiring legacy forever

A permanent memorial in Midland will honour the inspiring legacy of Cassius Turvey after the 15-year-old’s alleged murder triggered a global outpouring of emotion.

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CommentsPremiumTwiggy’s two years of talk on green energy deal

Years after Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group signed a green energy deal with Kawasaki, the Japanese company says it’s still only ‘considering various project possibilities’ and nothing is ‘confirmed’. 

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Firefighters have revealed the common household item to blame for a devastating house fire that has left an Ellenbrook family without a home for Christmas.

Chef’s kissChefs share three epic last-minute Christmas recipes

Four Perth foodies have shared their favourite festive dishes they’ll be dishing up on December 25, from a perfectly glazed ham and an epic side salad to a decadent dessert.

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Star WA cricketer accused of horror hit-run against partner

A prominent WA cricketer has faced court for the first time over an alleged hit-and-run which left his partner with broken ribs and jaw, and fractures to her shoulder and legs.

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‘just wrong’PremiumHarvey RV trial going ahead amid park owner opposition

“One of the caravan parks has just been taken over by a new operator, so someone has just paid $2.4 million for a caravan park and the Shire have given away free accommodation a few kilometres away.”

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reducing impactsPremiumHarvey, Waroona receive mitigation funding

The Shires of Harvey and Waroona will receive a combined $224,000 to assist with the bushfire mitigation activities.

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Bail breachPremiumPremiumMan facing serious sex assault charges breaches bail

Magistrate Dianne Scaddan described Mr Williams’ actions as a “flagrant breach of the curfew”. 

Beaming offDenmark council to consider e-scooter trial

A report prepared for Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting recommends authorising chief executive David Schober to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Beam for the trial.

Project go aheadPremiumPremiumASLSC’s contribution recognised as new lease granted

“It’s not about the good looking building, it’s about fitting all of those kids in to go down there on Sunday for nippers,” Cr Robert Sutton said.

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China’s strict Covid-19 controls have weighed heavily on its economy since the onset of the pandemic. Now, a loosening of restrictions is raising hopes of a revival.

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Shares of Disney dropped on Monday following a weaker-than-expected opening box office weekend for James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

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CNBCVideoCommentsFTX founder Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamas jail

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent back to a Bahamas jail Monday after a reported plan for him to waive his extradition to the US stalled.

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NDIS bully and accused fraudster makes bold court request

Alleged NDIS fraudster Vida Reid, who is accused of using her position to rip off taxpayers and bully those she was supposed to be helping, has made another appearance in court.

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Union warningCommentsWA nurses’ union could face $80K in potential breach fines

WA’s nurses’ union and its boss have been threatened with $80,000 in potential fines for breaching WA Industrial Relations Commission orders, which included their staging of a mass rally at State Parliament.

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Shocking visionVideoPremiumPremiumHorror moment stolen car rolls before exploding into flames

Dash camera footage has captured the terrifying moment a stolen luxury car crashed, flipped and exploded into a fireball on the Mitchell Freeway, causing peak-hour traffic chaos. 

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PremiumREVEALED: Bikie crackdown yields drugs, weapons and cash

Guns, drugs, cash and even an underground cannabis grow house have been unearthed by police after dozens of raids targeting bikies across WA.

‘Poorly regulated’VideoPremiumPremiumWA mining watchdogs left sector unchecked on enviro duties

A damning review of the regulators tasked with overseeing WA’s resources operations has found the watchdogs lapsed in their duties and were ineffective at holding companies to account for breaches. 

Leave dogs at homeCommentsPremiumMore than a dozen dogs rescued from hot cars since Friday

The RSPCA is bracing for a surge of dogs suffering heat distress and needing rescue from cars in the lead-up to Christmas.

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