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Consumer warningWatchdog warning as Albany man investigated

An Albany shed building company has been put on notice for appearing to shut up shop while owing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of promised works across Australia.

Michael Traill

Rob and Nicole Collins with sons Lucas,6 and Jackson,3.

ALBANY CRIMEOrana claims unwanted title of Albany’s drug capital

Michael Traill

Do you sing in the shower?Locals gather to sing in spirit of fun

Playlist is the new choir which puts fun and social connection above choral perfection.

Albany CanyonRecord-breaking deluge creates “Albany Canyon” on farm

Mitch Tuffley shared these photos showing the extent of the earthworks carried out by Mother Nature.

Liam Croy

National champsNational country hockey champs for Albany in 2021

Albany will host the 2021 Australian Country Hockey Championships after Hockey Australia last week announced dates and locations for next year’s various outdoor national tournaments

Cameron Newbold

Son chokedMum choked son for 30 seconds during Halloween row

A south coast mother has avoided jail for choking her son for 30 seconds on Halloween last year.

Michael Traill

GSFL wrapA recap of all the action from round 5 of the GSFL

All the wash-up from a terrific Sunday fixture as Royals make it five straight wins, Mt Barker notch their second win with a big final term and Railways win a see-sawing clash to move clear in second

Taj Stubber and Cameron Newbold

Huge lossSeason over for Ash McGrath with shoulder injury

Former Brisbane Lions star and boom Great Southern Football League recruit Ash McGrath has played his final game for Denmark-Walpole this season

Cameron Newbold

Recovery planPremier pledges jobs bump for Great Southern

Trails, trades and training were on the agenda for Premier Mark McGowan’s whirlwind visit to Albany on Thursday to detail a $57.7 million COVID-19 recovery package for the Great Southern.

Set for trialMan to fight allegations of child abuse

An Albany man is set to defend allegations he sexually abused a child and produced child exploitation material in Orana.

Track trashedTeens leave a trail of destruction after party

Albany Roller Derby League volunteers were left to clean up shattered glass, blood and vomit off their beloved track last week, after the community-run venue was left trashed by teenagers.

National champsNational country hockey champs for Albany in 2021

Albany will host the 2021 Australian Country Hockey Championships after Hockey Australia last week announced dates and locations for next year’s various outdoor national tournaments

Cameron Newbold

COSTLY STAGESLions survive Kangas fright in thrilling contest

North Albany coach Leigh Hislop says two periods of three minutes were the reason his side went down by nine points in a thrilling contest against Royals on Sunday.

Taj Stubber

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MUST-READ FEATURENever a dull day being Palmer

Before his WA border war and failed political campaigns Clive Palmer made his billions in the mining industry. His rise to prominence is a fascinating tale of confidence over substance.

Sean Smith

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Gage Roads ready to brew new life into Freo icon

Victoria Quay’s A Shed will be transformed into a brewery, restaurant and bar showcasing one of Fremantle’s biggest recent success stories — Gage Roads Brewing.

Josh Zimmerman

Uni rape chargesRape-accused UWA student’s bizarre outfit stunt

Luigi Ignace Rayapen — the UWA law student accused of raping a woman in her 20s — fronted court for the first time today, wearing a face mask and accompanied by a man in a matching outfit.

Sarah Steger and Bethany Hiatt

Regional News

Brutal abductionIce-fuelled kidnapper thought partner cheated with mate

Jaydn Henry Page, 21, wiped away tears and swore as he was sentenced to 20 months behind bars for the brutal abduction that left the terrified 26-year-old victim with fractured ribs, cuts and bruises.

Jason Mennell

Victim traumatisedBurglar exposed penis to woman in search for meth funds

After meeting up with a mate at a skate park where they drank and injected drugs, Matthew Cameron walked into a Kalgoorlie home where he then took out his penis and watched a woman sleep

Jason Mennell

Generous incentivesWA’s luckiest couple get $115,000 home start help

A Karratha couple are the beneficiaries of a raft of grants and benefits worth six figures. Here’s how they did it ...

Kim Macdonald

“five seconds of stupidity”South West motorcycle rider caught 63km/h over limit

A South West man has avoided jail time for his “five seconds of stupidity” and was granted a second chance after he was caught riding a motorcycle at 63km/h over the speed limit.

Historic schoolSchool community to help lead rebuild

Parents, staff and students are expected to work alongside a local architect to ensure the design reflects the authentic style of the school

Hefty haulKalgoorlie pair busted with 3kg weed in home and car

Both lawyers told the court the pair only intended the cannabis be for personal use, citing an ounce-a-day habit, and both had either quit or reduced their habit.

WA News

Palmer damages claimLibs, Nats won’t stop emergency Palmer laws

The Liberals and Nationals will not oppose the McGowan Government’s emergency legislation aimed at terminating Clive Palmer’s massive damages claim over a stalled iron ore project.

Peter Law

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Ex-Liberal MP and son face farm animal cruelty charges

Former Liberal MP Nigel Hallett and his son Michael are facing dozens of serious allegations of animal cruelty at Mr Hallett’s Wheatbelt farms.

Cally Dupe

WA BalletSnugglepot and Cuddlepie leap on to stage

The WA Ballet will bring May Gibbs beloved characters to life in a special performance for children.

Stark warningPalmer damages claim will ‘bankrupt’ WA: Premier

The Premier says schools, hospitals and police stations would close and the government would be forced to resort to a levy on West Australians if Clive Palmer is successful in his $30 billion claim.

‘I got the chop too’Gossage’s future in doubt after Ten sackings

Channel Ten’s sports presenter Tim Gossage could be the next casualty of the network’s brutal sackings, with the veteran TV presenter’s position in question.

Midnight raid‘Dumb’ Freo statue thief jailed, but where’s Bella?

A man high on meth when he acted on the encouragement of friends to steal Fremantle’s beloved Bella statue will spend close to a year behind bars, but the hunt for the $100,000 piece continues.

Daryna Zadvirna