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  1. Foul mouthPremiumAlleged fraudster gives media a mouthful at court

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STATE ROUNDAlbany to host State Downhill round

The Albany Mountain Bike Club will hold round three of the WA State Downhill Series that is set to attract more than 50 riders at the Poikies track on Poikeclerup Road near Nanarup this weekend

Taj Stubber

Sweet musicPremiumGreat Southern FM coming back

After a tumultuous 2020, Great Southern FM is determined to get back on solid ground with a host of new programs and a suite of new talent coming on board.

Campbell Williamson

What’s onLong weekend guide

Your guide to what’s happening around Albany this WA Day long weekend.

Shannon Smith

Ban callPremiumCall to ban conversion practices in WA

A national advocacy group is calling on the State Government to ban LGBTQI+ conversion practices under law after an event held at an Albany church sparked debate.

Sarah Makse

Having a sayPremiumBeach future in focus

Parry Beach boasts crystal blue waters and rugged scenic beauty at a 20-minute drive from central Denmark.But without proper planning, the beloved local spot could soon be struggling.

Campbell Williamson

Drug drivingPremium‘Selfish act’ that killed a local hero

An unlicensed driver who killed a Mt Barker legend shortly after snorting methamphetamine at a petrol station has faced the fury of a judge.

Shannon Hampton

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Wins and losses
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OPINION: Kids missing out on lessons of losses

Resilience in the face of adversity, determination, composure — these are attributes that will hold our kids in good stead.

Foul mouthPremiumPremiumAlleged fraudster gives media a mouthful at court

Rochelle Phyllis Arends, 23, was charged with 11 counts of fraud and seven counts of stealing after her arrest outside Spencer Park Shopping Centre on Thursday last week.

Pride of placePremiumPremiumAlbany elder shares reconciliation message from heart

As National Reconciliation Week comes to a close, Albany elder Averil Dean has an inspiring message straight from her heart for a nation working towards unity.

Line drawnPremiumWomen jailed for ‘family feud’ attack

Feuding families have been put on notice by an Albany magistrate after two women were sent to prison for a drunken group assault sparked by family tensions.

Kellie Balaam

Fading windsCalm before the storm

Division 3 skipper Rob Cridge began his harbour course race in 11 knots of breeze aboard Noel Robins in heat four of the winter series

Des Beeck

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PART ONEVideoPremiumEric Edgar Cooke: WA’s worst killer, in his own words

The West has been given permission by WA’s Supreme Court to broadcast — for a limited time — the most extensive excerpts of the recording of Eric Edgar Cooke’s trial ever heard in public. LISTEN NOW.

Tim Clarke

Eric Edgar Cooke audio filesVideoPremiumCooke recalls details only a guilty man could know

In part two, WA’s worst killer confesses to shooting lovers Rowena Reeves and Nicholas August in 1963. Rowena revealed she bore the scar of the bullet wound until her death.

Tim Clarke and Joseph Catanzaro

Eric Edgar Cooke audio filesVideoPremium‘I stepped back, aimed the rifle and shot him, sir’

In part three, Cooke reveals how he shot Swanbourne rower Brian Weir. He survived, but Brian’s brother says he was never the same — ‘it was murder’.

Tim Clarke

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Drug drivingPremium‘Selfish act’ that killed a local hero

An unlicensed driver who killed a Mt Barker legend shortly after snorting methamphetamine at a petrol station has faced the fury of a judge.

Shannon Hampton

Line drawnPremiumWomen jailed for ‘family feud’ attack

Feuding families have been put on notice by an Albany magistrate after two women were sent to prison for a drunken group assault sparked by family tensions.

Kellie Balaam

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Albany defends $10k ‘COVID’ payment for councillors

Local councillors at a major regional centre are under fire for handing themselves a combined $10,000 payment after sacrificing part of their allowances last year.

Michael Traill

Not guiltyPremiumPremiumEx-student not guilty of East Kimberley College fire

A former East Kimberley College student has described his relief after being cleared of criminal involvement in a fire that burnt down a Kununurra school building two years ago.

Eye in the skyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNew police drones to hit the North West skies

Four officers from both the Pilbara and Kimberley districts completed their training this week with each district allocated two drones to deploy locally when they are required.

Outback educationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumIndigenous educators gather for remote Kimberley forum

Staff from town and remote community schools made the trip to the Kimberley’s first Aboriginal educators’ conference at the Dampier Peninsula community over four days from May 17

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2021 honour rollCommentsTelethon chair Richard Goyder named top West Aussie

Richard Goyder is 2021’s West Australian of the Year for his commitment to philanthropy. Now he has called on West Australians to embrace passion and tolerance — and move towards reconciliation.

Kate Emery and Brianna Dugan

Have your sayCommentsTell us how you would sell Perth to the world

Got a great idea for Perth? Think you know how to sell it to the world? Tell us what it is and we’ll make sure it gets heard by the movers and shakers ahead of the crucial ‘Brand Perth’ summit.

Charlotte Elton

Skills shortagePremiumPremiumBusinesses boost apprentice programs to fill skill gaps

A growing number of WA businesses are ramping up their apprenticeship programs to combat skill shortages, with about a third of those surveyed intending to take on more trainees.

CBH electionsPremiumPremiumWally Newman fails in attempt to return to CBH board

Former CBH chairman Wally Newman has been unsuccessful in his bid to return to the board he walked away from 14 months ago amid controversy.

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CommentsPremiumAged care vaccine refusal hinders WA roll-out

Nearly one-fifth of WA aged care residents have either refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or missed out on jabs administered by the Federal Government’s in-reach clinics, The West can reveal.

Most wantedVideoCops reveal incredible vision of Perth foot chase

A State-wide manhunt is under way for a man who police allege smashed his way through a glass window and several homes in Como, attacking officers and two elderly women in his violent escape.

Sarah Steger