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  1. Countdown is onPremiumAlbany council candidates Q&A — who has your vote?

  2. Albany SOSPremiumMP slams DFES over Albany landslip ‘legal advice’

  3. Mad HatterPremiumIN PICTURES: Hats off to mental wellness

  4. Calls for actionPremiumHope sliding away in Mira Mar

  5. ManhuntPolice manhunt after two serious assaults in Albany

‘Vulnerable’ victimsPremiumDisgraced ‘healer’ who ‘preyed’ on women loses bail bid

A Great Southern Aboriginal tour operator jailed for sexually assaulting six women will remain behind bars after he was refused bail pending an appeal.

Shannon Hampton and Kellie Balaam

Another chancePremiumMan in Stirling Terrace brawl avoids jail

“During the incident, the accused armed himself with a metal chain approximately 2m long that he received from co-offender in anticipation of a fight,” Sgt Loverock said.

Kellie Balaam

called offFamily grieves as land search for missing boy suspended

The family of an eight-year-old boy lost deep in WA’s south west are ‘grieving’ after police tragically called off their large-scale land search.

Michael Traill & Ben Loughran

Creativity galoreIN PICTURES: Art ability showcases stunning pieces

The exhibition was the culmination of the Community Living Association and Vancouver Arts Centre Art Ability program, in which people of all ages and abilities.

Sarah Makse

Breast cancer awarenessBrave Albany woman shares breast cancer message

Ms Golling urged other women to put themselves first and get tested regularly so they did not have to go through what she had.

Sarah Makse

Landslip crisisPremiumDFES responds to criticism over Albany landslip

The cause of the landslip is in dispute, but a history of ground movement in the area, heavy winter rainfall, a burst water main and the subdivision of land have all been cited as possible factors.

Liam Croy & Sarah Makse

Season previewPremiumPremiumGreen says improvement a must for reigning premiers

“Winning that elusive premiership for our club was fantastic but now our focus has turned to how we can get better and go again,” Royals captain Mitch Green said.

Mad HatterPremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Hats off to mental wellness

Live music and children’s games kept families entertained as the rain stayed away during the seventh annual tea party.

Albany SOSPremiumPremiumMP slams DFES over Albany landslip ‘legal advice’

Three houses have now been evacuated on Sleeman Avenue, and residents of three homes on Anzac Road have been advised to leave as the damage becomes more dramatic by the day.

Official launchUni centre on course for growth

Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington says the Great Southern Universities Centre will need to expand to cope with student demand

Kellie Balaam

Tourist muggedPremiumAlbany detective labels tourist attack as ‘disgusting’

Sen. Sgt Darryl Noye said the two attackers demanded money from the man before hitting him in the head with a bottle that knocked out a front tooth.

Kellie Balaam & Cameron Newbold

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‘Perfect storm’ creating nightmare WA worker shortfall

Border closures have led to a worker shortfall, leaving many desperate businesses in WA worrying about how they will fill the gaps.

Kim McDonald

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Clive Palmer’s most outrageous move yet

Not content with suing the State of WA in an attempt to extract $30bn dollars, now the billionaire mining magnate has upped the stakes even further - taking on the entire nation.

Lanai Scarr

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FULL LIST: Every gang set to be targeted under new laws

A total of 46 gangs, including two street gangs, are being targeted as part of the State Government’s new proposed anti-bikie laws.

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‘Grave concerns’Homicide detectives join search for missing girl

Homicide squad detectives have joined the desperate search for Cleo Smith as police revealed her sleeping bag is also missing and they are ‘not ruling anything out’ — including a possible abduction.

Phoebe Pin

TRADING CHILD PORNPremiumSW man faces court over toddler pornography exchange

A 56-year-old Australind man has fronted court accused of uploading toddlers and young children being molested on social media.

Carly Laden

HOUSE FIRECommentsPremiumPolice charge woman after fire destroys Laverton home

WA Police have charged a woman with criminal damage by fire after a blaze ripped through a Laverton home causing an estimated $150,000 in damages.

Tom Robinson

Got mail?PremiumPremiumMail bungle blamed for low East Pilbara council vote

Mr Middleton, who was catapulted into the role following Lynne Craigie’s resignation this year, retained attracted the second highest vote count behind long-serving councillor Anita Grace.

Kalgoorlie CEOCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNew Kalgoorlie chief decision as early as next month

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has flagged a decision on the appointment of a new chief executive could be made as early as next month.

Fresh councilCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDifferent look for Esperance council as members join

The Shire of Esperance has three new councillors set to be sworn in tonight and one incumbent councillor re-elected to serve another four year term

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New lawsPremiumMiners oppose Federal takeover of Indigenous heritage

The WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy has reiterated its opposition to a Federal parliamentary committee recommendation that overarching Federal legislation is needed to protect Indigenous heritage.

Stuart McKinnon

HOPE DOWNSPremiumGina’s lawyers fail to slow showdown preparations

A judge has ordered families of three iron ore pioneers to keep preparing for the multi-billion-dollar Hope Downs showdown despite the row being subject to five separate appeals.

Neale Prior

Have you seen him?Meth driver who killed mum in crash wanted again

Troy Raymond Gard was high on meth when he crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with a car being driven by Perth mum - and now he’s wanted by police again.

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CommentsPICTURED: Sleeping bag at centre of search for Cleo

Police have released an image of a sleeping bag which resembles the one missing girl Cleo Smith was last seen sleeping in.

Coronavirus‘Bad choice’: Concern over jab delays

One state’s Covid commander is concerned about being able to get more than 85 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.

Storm coming‘Significant’ weather system approaching to batter WA

A weather system the Bureau of Meteorology has described as ‘significant’ will batter WA from tomorrow, with very windy and rainy conditions tipped for much of the State.

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