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  1. Social photosPremiumIN PICTURES: ACCI’s August Business After Hours

  2. LGSHA finals PremiumTight battle expected in men’s preliminary final

  3. Standing together Premium‘Be the Light’ ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day

  4. Totem plantingGroups unite for for walitj totem planting near Albany

  5. Scoot scootCity of Albany council to mull e-scooter trial

Safety boost PremiumAlbany council approves ATV training school for children

Councillors unanimously approved an application to run private ATV lessons for children on a farm property in Lowlands, 33km west of Albany, at a meeting last week.

Sarah Makse

in harm’s wayPremiumNational honour for Katanning woman’s bravery

A Katanning resident has received a national bravery award after assisting a woman being attacked by a dog in May last year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Inclusive footyPremiumAll-abilities footy season extended in Albany

‘The change in the kids’ confidence, attitude and communication is very evident and that’s the most important thing for me,’ Mitch Tuffley said.

Stuart McGuckin

Behind bars PremiumKatanning meth dealer jailed for more than two years

The court was told police executed a search warrant at Warburton’s Katanning home on March 25 last year, where they seized 23.91 grams of meth and 110g of cannabis.

Sarah Makse

green thumbsPremiumPlanting day to help Jerramungup bushfire recovery

Principal Shenae Bowen said she was proud of the students’ efforts to boost bushfire recovery.

Sean Van Der Wielen

GSFL finals PremiumHistory made as Sharks reach first GSFL grand final

The Sharks have come from fourth place to reach their first GSFL grand final, accounting for Royals in an elimination final and now brushing aside the Bulls to set up a showdown with Railways.

Cameron Newbold & Calvin Sims

Medal tie PremiumPremiumPalfrey, Jackson tie for GSFL’s Kleemann Medal

In a thrilling Kleemann Medal count at Retravision Stadium, little separated the fancied pair and it came down to the final round of voting.

Banksia plantingPremiumPremiumCollege students lend shire a hand in aid of community pride

‘They will help improve and liven up public spaces to encourage them to take ownership of the space and fostering a sense of community pride,’ Kevin Hemmings said.

On target PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Albany darts competition hits the spot

Forty-five teams competed across the two competitions at the Albany PCYC on Saturday and Sunday raising money for the Albany Community Hospice.

Totem plantingGroups unite for for walitj totem planting near Albany

“The totem is part of our culture, our family history, and our song line so we wanted to have its mark on the farm,” Oscar Colbung said.

Stuart McGuckin

local legends Albany volunteer fireys awarded for service

Volunteers who served more than 25 years with local bushfire brigades were recognised on the night, with several awarded medals for more than 45 years service. 

Isabel Vieira

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Drugs sold under the noses of cops in ‘Perth’s Silk Road’

Brazen peddlers are using an app to push cocaine, pot, prescription pills and MDMA to satisfy tens of thousands of buyers across our suburbs - and it’s all happening in plain sight of police.

Michael Traill

‘Missed by everyone’PremiumTributes for teen stab victim as accused claims self-defence

The teenager accused of stabbing a 17-year-old to death in a botched North Perth drug deal has faced court after allegedly plunging a knife into the boy’s heart.

Michael Traill

Flying fistsVideoPremiumWATCH: The moment bikie violence explodes at Perth pub

Shocking CCTV vision of a wild bikie brawl shows the moment all hell breaks loose inside a pub, with the violence erupting in front of horrified patrons.

Kellie Balaam

Regional News

League investigationVideoPremiumEx-AFL star Shannon Cox sparks vicious brawl at country game

WARNING: VIOLENT FOOTAGE. A former AFL player has been seen throwing punches just metres away from a country football game in a Mid West town already plagued by a string of sports-related violent incidents.

Jackson Barrett

Eureka!CommentsPremiumGlittering year for gold miners with new WA projects ahead

A surge in gold output made for a bumper finish to the 2021-22 financial year for Australia's resource sector, with 2022-23 set to sparkle thanks to WA. SEE WHICH MINERS CAME OUT IN FRONT

Finbar O'Mallon

New homesPremiumTwo rescue dogs make one-way trip to Perth for better life

Two Kalgoorlie-Boulder rescue dogs had a one-way ticket to a better life after flying more than 550km to Perth with RSPCA WA.

Amber Lilley

South West tragedyMan killed after car leaves road and crashes into tree

Police are investigating a fatal crash in Kalgup, after the death of a 25-year-old man in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Bush Legends CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGATEWAY OF DESPAIR: Mukinbudin still remembers lost son

In the cold still of night under a Mukinbudin winter sunset, the despair of pioneering farmer Stanley Goodchild is palpable, decades since he stood at his front gate in vain hope.

Rainy days to stayCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDockers to battle slippery conditions with wet week ahead

Just when you thought spring had sprung and the record-breaking rains from August were finally over, just like a Eurythmics classic - here comes the rain again, falling on our heads like a memory.

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Caught on CCTVVideoPremiumKids hold knife to woman’s throat in terrifying rampage

Three teenagers — including a 13-year-old girl — have been charged over a violent rampage at a Maylands unit complex. WARNING: VIOLENT CCTV FOOTAGE

Ben Downie & Daryna Zadvirna

Purple furyCommentsPremium‘Disgusted’: Dockers fans fume over ticketing data breach

Fans have been left reeling after their personal information and ticket barcodes were sent to the wrong members, resulting in a grovelling apology from the club.

Kate Purnell

MoneyPremiumPremiumUnlikely winners in inflation crisis

Some Australians are cashing in on welfare changes and pocketing hundreds of dollars in the process.

Tragic endElderly man’s body found after SW caravan fire

A body of an elderly man has been found after a caravan fire in the State’s South West.

League investigationVideoPremiumPremiumEx-AFL star Shannon Cox sparks vicious brawl at country game

WARNING: VIOLENT FOOTAGE. A former AFL player has been seen throwing punches just metres away from a country football game in a Mid West town already plagued by a string of sports-related violent incidents.

Public enemy #1CommentsPremiumDockers to face hostile MCG after enthralling home final

Fremantle will go from having all the support in the world to being public enemy number one in their semi-final, but Justin Longmuir is confident his team can handle any challenge - including the Magpie army.

Craig O'Donoghue