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  2. Missing personUrgent concerns for woman who vanished on way to Dunsborough

  3. Toy RunAnnual bikers toy run returns for 38th year and good cause

  4. Pedal pushersElleker time trial launches Albany Cycling Club 2025 season

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OPINIONTips for parents navigating Christmas after a separation

“Double the magic doesn’t mean double the stress — it means creating warm, happy memories in both spaces,” writes Albany-based lawyer Marnie Parkinson.

Marnie Parkinson

Cricket cornerBandicoots batathon, Blue Swans name Smash side, T20s return

The Advertiser takes a look at cricket stories from around the Great Southern and Upper Great Southern regions as the summer of cricket heats up in 2024-25.

Harry Grigson

State titlesAlbany ready to raid Basketball WA State Championships

Everything is on the line as 15 Albany Raiders teams make the long trip to Perth this weekend for the 2024 Basketball WA State Championships.

Harry Grigson

BOTTLED AT HOMEDenmark winery to install bottling line and double capacity

A Great Southern winery will be doubling its production capacity and installing a “state-of-the-art” in-house bottling line that will lift the capabilities of the local wine-making industry, thanks to a grant.

Melissa Sheil

Lime MinePremiumEnvironmental report supports minimal impact from lime mine

An application to change operating conditions for Great Southern Lime has been opened to a public comment period again after objections to potential noise and environmental impacts were raised last year.

Georgia Campion

VOLUNTEER DAYIN PICTURES: Albany marks Thank a Volunteer Day with gusto

Albany’s “heart and soul” was celebrated on Thursday with the community coming together for its annual Thank a Volunteer Day lunch.

Hannah Whitehead

COURTS & CRIMEPremiumPremiumMan who exposed himself to third women bailed again

An Albany man who masturbated in a woman’s garden and knocked on her window asking for sex at 4.30am has been bailed for the indecent act — his third conviction this year for exposing himself.

MOBILE NETWORK EXPANSIONPremiumPremiumVodafone will expand coverage for Great Southern in 2025

The telecommunications duopoly in Albany is set to topple with the planned expansion of Vodafone’s 4G and 5G network across the Great Southern. 

Missing personUrgent concerns for woman who vanished on way to Dunsborough

She was last known to be travelling to the Dunsborough area but did not arrive at her accommodation. 

Toy RunAnnual bikers toy run returns for 38th year and good cause

The annual bikers charity will return on December 14 to bring Christmas joy to Albany and raise funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Funds Appeal.

Georgia Campion

Pedal pushersElleker time trial launches Albany Cycling Club 2025 season

Albany Cycle Club opened its 2025 season with the first of three time trials at the popular Elleker circuit. 

Keith Symes

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Toodyay farmer’s case raises fears for landholders’ rights

Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox faces trial for alleged Aboriginal Heritage Act breach, causing stress and impacting his health amidst uncertainty.

Rebecca Le May

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Story of Spinifex resilience on display at WA Museum

The Sunday Times had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru, the latest exhibition being put together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Hannah Cross

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Gilly’s greatest Test - and the drama behind the magic

Adam Gilchrist recalls the pressure and magic behind his famous 57-ball Test century in Perth in 2006

Glen Quartermain

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Are teachers using AI to write your child’s school report?

WA teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence for end-of-year school reports despite blanket bans on the practice in other States.

Laura Newell

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Man dies another injured in horror Inglewood crush incident

One man has died and another man seriously injured after a workplace incident at a home construction site in Inglewood.

Claire Sadler, Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumNew evidence throws spanner in works for Subi shopfronts

Evidence that pointed to a row of heritage shopfronts in Subiaco as being a significant risk to public safety was found to be ‘shifting sands’ as new engineering evidence into the site was revealed.

Harriet Flinn

CrimePremiumPremiumMan charged over blaze on Beaufort Street

An Armadale man has been charged after allegedly starting a fire on Beaufort Street in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Regional WACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSetback for WA highway just weeks out from opening date

With less than two weeks until the scheduled opening of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, Main Roads has been re-sealing about 20km worth of lanes due to wet weather.

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PremiumWA rape victims waiting hours for support in soiled clothes

WA rape victims are being forced to wait in bloodied and soiled clothes, sometimes for more than a day, to see specialist forensic doctors and support services, a new review has revealed.

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Supporting VeteransCommentsPremiumNew WA hospital program to comfort veterans waiting for care

An army veteran has taken a step forward in providing aid for fellow veterans in the South West by providing calming kits to combat post-traumatic stress disorder while waiting for medical care. 

Holly Prentice

Crime & courtsPremiumWoman accused of running over partner after argument

A woman from a coastal town in the Mid West has been granted bail over allegations that she ran over her partner following an argument.

Jessica Moroney

Youth crimePremiumYouth crime out-of-control: local MP

North West Central MP Merome Beard has reiterated calls for a youth safe night house after eight gophers belonging to an aged care facility in Carnarvon were damaged.

Jessica Moroney

Kalgoorlie CourtPremiumPremiumMining worker has ‘no memory’ of obscene gestures at cops

A mining shift worker has told a court he had no memory of the afternoon he was ejected from two Kalgoorlie-Boulder pubs, swore at police and directed obscene gestures at them.

Tourism potentialPremiumPremiumPrime parcel of Jurien Bay land up for sale

A swathe of exclusive land in the heart of Jurien Bay is now on the market, with the State Government calling for expressions of interest in snapping up the development opportunity.

‘Gratitude and sadness’PremiumPremiumMeekatharra CEO resigns after cancer diagnosis

Shire of Meekatharra chief executive Kelvin Matthews has resigned following a cancer diagnosis, with the council looking to recruit a new CEO early next year.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

Michael Santoli

CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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BikiesPremiumBikie bosses busted: Police smash money laundering rings

The bosses of two high-profile bikie gangs have been arrested after multiple police raids uncovered alleged money laundering activities.

Jessica Evensen

RacingSaddle up! Jockeys Parnham & Watson gear up for Ascot gold

West Australian jockeys have been training hard ahead of Saturday’s $1.5 million Northerly Stakes at Ascot.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumHow Andre Rebelo murdered his mum amid picture-perfect life

He appeared to have everything, but murderer Andre Rebelo was living an illusion.

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CommentsPremiumGoodenough to launch independent run at the weekend

Liberal MP Ian Goodenough has confirmed to The West he will launch an independent campaign in Moore on Saturday, after decisively losing preselection earlier this year.

STATE POLITICSCommentsCommentsEx-premier Mark McGowan to be handed honorary UWA doctorate

Accolades continue to roll in for former premier Mark McGowan, who will receive an honorary doctorate from the State’s top university.

NewsPremiumAlbo dodges questions on synagogue attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the joint Counter Terrorism Taskforce would examine if the Melbourne synagogue attack was a terrorist act.

Emma Kirk