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  2. Ochre RibbonSAC to run workshops for 10th year of Ochre Ribbon Week

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    Letter to the Editor: The importance of fair gun laws

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Author John M Taylor will launch the second edition of I Will Find You at Albany's Paperbark Merchants on Saturday.

local author“I did it for them”: Albany author reissues migration novel

Albany author John M. Taylor will launch the second edition of his novel I Will Find You in Albany this weekend.

Jacki Elezovich

A 37-year-old WA man has been jailed for 18 years for a violent home break-in where he raped and assaulted his ex-partner.

CourtPremiumAlbany man jailed for nearly 20 years for violent DV, rape

An Albany man who sexually assaulted and beat his ex-partner in her own home has been jailed for nearly 20 years.

Georgia Campion

Back: Kerry Oakley, Gina Fullarton, and Tina Daniels. Front: Marnie Kalma and Teagan Woolhead.

all abilities surfVolunteers needed for disabled surfing event this weekend

Albany’s second all-abilities surfing event for the year will return to Middleton Beach this weekend, but a record number of surfers has organisers calling for more volunteers to make it a success.

Jacki Elezovich

The Albany RSL’s commemoration to recognise all forms of Australian Defence Force service in the last 50 years last year.

ALBANY RSLAlbany RSL celebrating all ADF service in the last 50 years

The Albany RSL’s commemoration to recognise all forms of Australian Defence Force service in the past 50 years will return to Albany on Saturday after a successful first year.

Michael Tugwell

Zac Loves To Fly scores an impressive win in the Racing WA Provincial Championship Series Heat (1300m) for jockey Austin Galati.

Sizzling win PremiumZac Loves To Fly sizzles to regional champs heat victory

Zac Loves To Fly produced a slashing display to win the $24,000 Racing WA Provincial Championship Series Heat (1300m) at Mt Barker Turf Club on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Racing has been suspended at Percy Spencer Racecourse.

SportPremiumRaces suspended at Albany Racing Club due to financial woes

Albany Racing Club’s immediate future is in turmoil after a decision by Racing WA to suspend events at the Great Southern venue because of financial issues.

Cameron Newbold

Anthony Albanese

AviationCommentsCommentsFeds eye Rex buy-out if sale fails

The Albanese Government is offering support to potential buyers of regional airline Rex and has flagged taking over the collapsed carrier if the looming sale process flounders.

Warwick Durack, Bryce Durack, Brent Sheridan and Sam Allen at the Albany Community Hospice Golf Day.

Community support PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for annual hospice golf day

There was once again fantastic support for the Albany Community Hospice through the annual footy stars weekend as more than $20,000 was raised.

SAC's CEO Asha Bhat.

Ochre RibbonSAC to run workshops for 10th year of Ochre Ribbon Week

To mark the 10th anniversary of Ochre Ribbon Week, Southern Aboriginal Corporation are hosting community events across Albany, Katanning and Narrogin.

Independent MP Louise Kingston.

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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: The importance of fair gun laws

Gun owners want sensible, evidence-based policies that enhance public safety while respecting their rights, writes Independent Member of the Legislative Council Louise Kingston in a letter to the editor.

Louise Kingston

MAIN PIC: Clare Atkins plays a forehand. TOP LEFT: Zoe Gibson serves. BOTTOM LEFT: Mixed doubles grade 1 winners Trevor Johnston and Maria Knott with Dumbleyung Tennis Club's Jane Smith.

LAWN CLASSICPremiumThrilling tennis played as 2025 Lawn Classic champs crowned

Tennis courts were at capacity when more than 140 players from around WA competed in the 2025 Dumbleyung Lawn Classic at the weekend.

Hannah Whitehead

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This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

NeighbourhoodsCommentsPremiumThe suburb agents say is in Perth’s ‘most amazing position’

This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

Caitlin Vinci

ATSB officers and WA Police have arrived back on Rottnest Island to investigate the crash of a sea plane on Tuesday. PIctured the sea plane is raised from the ocean and onto a barge

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Bombshell revelations over Rotto seaplane after horror crash

The plane crashed into Thomson Bay, killing pilot James Wong, Danish tourist Torben Poulsen, 60, and Swiss woman Danielle Grundbacher-Mosching, 65.

Caleb Runciman

The new Smart Freeway system on Mitchell Freeway has brought a lot of grief to northern suburbs drivers.

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Is Perth’s shoddy merging to blame for Smart Freeway chaos?

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing a headache for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.

Dylan Caporn

Troy Mercanti with his former son-in-law Lawrence Freauf.

state politicsPremiumCourts warned to ‘back the police up’ on anti-Semitism

Premier Roger Cook has urged magistrates to ‘clamp down’ on anti-Semitism, after a notorious bikie’s former son-in-law avoided jail and instead copped a fine over a nazi slur.

Jessica Page

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Philip Newsholme used social media apps including Snapchat and encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram to contact five people in the UK, Germany, India, Victoria and the US who he believed were young girls under 16.

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Renowned scientist jailed for vile child sex crimes

A former Curtin University professor who groomed a pre-pubescent girl online and collected thousands of child sexual exploitation images has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.

Rebecca Le May

In tonight’s show, Harvey explains why political parties could learn from teenagers when it comes to social media checks, after the Nationals were forced to dump gun-loving candidate Edward Richards.

WATCH NOW VideoCommentsPremiumRobust checks of political candidates … yeah, sure

In tonight’s show, Harvey explains why political parties could learn from teenagers when it comes to social media checks, after the Nationals were forced to dump gun-loving candidate Edward Richards.

Ben Harvey | Tue, February 11

Matildas star Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially abusing a London police officer.

IN COURTVideoSam Kerr found not guilty of racially abusing cop

‘I have always maintained that I did not intend to insult or harm anyone ...’

Chris Ellison is set to leave Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEllison scandal ‘overblown’ as short sellers circle MinRes

Mineral Resources is now the most shorted lithium stock on the ASX as more supporters of its outgoing boss Chris Ellison emerge.

Harvey reveals why it was only a matter of time before the law caught up with former boxer and notorious underworld figure Craig Christian.

WATCH NOW VideoPremiumPremiumHow’s that for an underbelly title

In tonight’s episode, Harvey reveals why it was only a matter of time before the law caught up with former boxer and notorious underworld figure Craig Christian. 

Regional News

Main Roads says it is aware of heavy vehicle operators undertaking maintenance in parking bays or rest areas on the Goldfields Highway.

TRANSPORTPremiumMain Roads frowns on roadside maintenance

WA’s roads authority has reminded transport companies not to complete maintenance work in roadside parking bays following reports of these activities occurring in the Goldfields.

Carwyn Monck

Yalgoo roads were left battered by storms.

Emergency fundingPremiumOutback shire faces $6m shortfall after DFES rejection

The Shire of Yalgoo says it has been left with a $6 million shortfall after emergency relief funding was rejected by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services after works were completed.

Josephine Hingst

Members of Geraldton's LGBTQIA+ group OUTMidWest gathered at Stow Gardens to commemorate the National Day of Action to Protect Trans Youth.

Trans RightsGeraldton hosts event in support of trans youth

Geraldton residents have gathered on the foreshore to raise awareness of transgender rights, with some fearing a change in government could mean rights are taken away.

Matthew Paddick

Australia Day chaos at Logue Brook Dam resulted in 23 infringements over the long weekend, and has the DBCA reviewing management of the popular South West site.

Campsite chaosPremiumPremiumAustralia Day chaos could see camping rules changed

The Australia Day long weekend saw a popular South West camping and boating spot descend into chaos, with bad behaviour leading to a potential management review.

Co-operative Care Wagin directors Londa Finlayson, Wendy Pederick, Georgia Porter, Malcolm Edward and Sally De Marni at their first board meeting on January 20.

NEW HOME CAREPremiumPremiumWagin community-owned care service to help vulnerable locals

 A new home care service driven by a Wheatbelt community aims to bridge the gap in rural health care and support residents.

Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Lorraine Coppin.

PRESERVING CULTURE PremiumPremium25 years of Juluwarlu

A not-for-profit with the aim of cultural recording and archiving history is celebrating 25 years in 2025.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has secured a deal to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsCommentsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsCommentsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

Ryan Browne and Dylan Butts

WA News

The State Government has promised to ban conversion therapy but new laws will not be passed until after the March election, which it is widely expected to win.

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LGBTQI community urges action on archaic conversion therapy

The State Government has promised to ban conversion therapy but new laws will not be passed until after the March election, which it is widely expected to win.

Kate Emery

Nobody has been arrested over the incident. 

CRIMEPremiumPolice investigate after man attacked near Mandurah deli

A man has been taken to hospital following a violent incident near a Mandurah deli overnight, with the attacker still on the run. 

Caleb Runciman

Tropical Cyclone Zelia is set to impact coastline from Wednesday evening, and hit land by Thursday or Friday.

TROPICAL CYCLONEVideo‘Severe impact’ predicted as Cyclone Zelia path mapped

The tropical cyclone is set to hit the Pilbara and Kimberley coastal regions tonight.

A severe heatwave warning remains in place for South Australia.

UpdatedPremiumPremiumMajor city swelters as temp soars to 43C

Aussies in one state are being urged to keep cool as temperatures climb above 40C while other parts of the country battle bushfires.

The Real Estate Institute of WA anticipates that 20 metropolitan suburbs will cross the million-dollar mark within 12 months if the areas achieve an anticipated 5 to 10 per cent boost in value.

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CommentsPremiumSurprise WA suburbs to cross million-dollar threshold

Twenty metropolitan suburbs are expected to cross the million-dollar mark within 12 months if the areas achieve an anticipated 5 to 10 per cent boost in value.

Telethon CommentsAustralia-first sepsis program to give hope after treatment

The Australia-first post-sepsis support program is set to begin at Perth Children’s Hospital after a successful research program funded by Telethon.

Oliver Lane