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Jensen Herbert and Ben Searcy corner in the Quaranup Rallysprint.

Revved up PremiumReturn of Albany Rallysprint brings tough competition

Tarmac Events’ annual rally racing extravaganza returned to Albany over the Labour Day long weekend, with drivers tackling both the windy road to Camp Quaranup and the hill climb up Mt Adelaide.

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The 47-year-old man pleaded guilty to trespassing and was fined.

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Man fined for squatting in ‘extremely sensitive’ location

An Albany man has been fined after he set up camp in the back room of a funeral home, only to be discovered by a surprised woman and her children.

Melissa Sheil

Drivers Steph Esterbauer and Stephen MacKinlay.

Revved up IN PICTURES: Fast-paced race weekend draws a crowd

Tarmac Events’ annual rally races returned to Albany over the Labour Day long weekend, with a healthy crowd of spectators turning out to Middleton Beach on Monday to watch the action.

Jacki Elezovich

Lloyd Mitchell and Erica Coyne have been identified as the Spencer Park unit murder victims.

Crime PremiumIdentity of mother and son in Albany double murder revealed

The identities of the Albany mother and son killed in a double murder have been revealed, as their heartbroken family issued a desperate plea on Friday for those responsible to come forward.

Melissa Sheil

Lazy Haze tear up the Middies stage. Hundreds of revellers were drawn to Middleton Beach for the inaugural Middies Festival on February 28.

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REVIEW: Middies festival set to stay on summer calendars

A music festival on a long weekend is always a good idea

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Christopher Wayne Rodd and Travis Leon Rodd were both granted home detention bail by the Albany Magistrates Court last week.

courtsPremiumBurglary-accused brothers granted home detention bail

A pair of Albany brothers accused of a violent Lockyer home burglary in which the occupant was allegedly bludgeoned with a ratchet have both been granted home detention bail.

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Albany Racing Club's Alannah McTiernan, Alan Smith, trainer Roy Rogers, Karen Orr, Paul Rossiter, and Parry Panizza.

Ladies Day PremiumPremiumLocal racing team win Ladies Bracelet feature

Albany trainer Roy Rogers took home the $40,000 Wellington & Reeves Ladies Bracelet (1500m) at the Albany Racing Club’s Ladies’ Day card on Sunday, as Capricious Ruler came out on top in a nail-biting finish.

In a whirl ... Seb Stanton and Regan Poett make runs for Manypeaks.

CricketPremiumPremiumFerreira in fine fettle as Bulls storm home against Peaks

A century stand from Neil Ferreira and Ryan Gaerth helped Mt Barker to a welcome six-wicket win over Manypeaks, restoring some momentum to their season as finals approach.

The First Lights Kinjarling show on Saturday, March 7.

Albany 2026PremiumPremiumDreamtime meets drone time as Noongar tales light up the sky

Dreamtime met drone time over the weekend as creation stories of the Great Southern’s most famous landmarks were told via the night skies in the three-night run of the First Lights Kinjarling show.

Royals celebrate as Dylan Trigwell takes the catch to remove Jed Schwarzbach.

Finals fever PremiumGrigson’s 93 sees off Magpies, puts Royals top of the ladder

Royals finished the regular season with a flourish on Saturday, walloping Denmark to take top spot in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade ladder and lead the way into the finals campaign.

Claire Middleton

Police say they have recovered a trailer full of plants from a McKail address.

Charges laidPremiumAlleged garden thief charged with possessing stolen plants

Albany police have charged a woman with stealing plants and garden decorations out of multiple backyards in Gledhow, McKail, Orana and Lockyer. 

Jacki Elezovich

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A retired high ranking prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

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Ex high ranking prison officer jailed for child sex offences

A retired prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

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Juan Daniel Visagie violently shook his infant daughter the first time he was left alone to care for her.

Courts & JusticePremiumDad found guilty for second time of daughter’s shaking death

A 32-year-old man has been convicted for a second time of violently causing the death of his newborn daughter when left alone to care for her for the very first time.

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Kristina Mariah Calder and Joel Samuel Lee Williams were arrested on February 13, just one day after Ms Calder shared a video of the pair exploring Japan.

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WA TikTok influencer arrested on cocaine charges

A Mandurah influencer who shared videos of glamorous trips abroad has been grounded after being arrested on drug charges. 

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The parents of Cleo Smith — the young girl who was kidnapped from a WA campsite and held for 18 days — have closed the door on a difficult chapter in their lives.

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Cleo Smith family’s major life update years after kidnapping

The family of the young girl who was abducted from a WA campsite and held for 18 days have closed the door on a difficult chapter.

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The young man started looking at extremist material aged around seven.

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No jail rehab for Perth jihadist who posted beheading videos

The first person in Australia to be jailed under new Commonwealth counterterrorism laws covering social media use has not had any de-radicalisation programs in WA jail. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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A retired high ranking prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

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Ex high ranking prison officer jailed for child sex offences

A retired prison officer has been thrown behind bars after he was busted for bestiality against his family dog and fantasising with other paedophiles about intercourse with babies.

Jessica Evensen

Juan Daniel Visagie violently shook his infant daughter the first time he was left alone to care for her.

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A 32-year-old man has been convicted for a second time of violently causing the death of his newborn daughter when left alone to care for her for the very first time.

Brodie Jake Dewar and Tim Picton.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumJudge grants bail for Labor figure’s accused killer

A 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has been released on bail despite strong opposition by the political powerbroker’s family.

Kristina Mariah Calder and Joel Samuel Lee Williams were arrested on February 13, just one day after Ms Calder shared a video of the pair exploring Japan.

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PremiumWA TikTok influencer arrested on cocaine charges

A Mandurah influencer who shared videos of glamorous trips abroad has been grounded after being arrested on drug charges. 

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Ambulances lined up at Bunbury Regional Hospital in June 2025.

RAMPINGPremiumRegional ramping dips well below WA’s record numbers

While ambulance ramping hours across WA have soared, making last month the worst February on record, Bunbury’s regional hospital has shown a continued decline.

The City of Greater Geraldton will start baiting wild rabbits on Monday, March 23, finishing its program on Tuesday, April 14.

Hop no morePremiumGero rabbit baiting season here to tackle growing colonies

The City of Greater Geraldton is urging residents with pets to be aware of baited locations as it begins its annual integrated rabbit control program.

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Organiser Sue Manuel with her car at last year’s Yarloop Charity Car Meet.

Cruising for a causePremiumYarloop’s charity car meet is back for another year

Classic cars and motorbikes will fill Yarloop for another charity car meet

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Mr Accordian Man and Silvio Romero at the 2026 Harvey Harvest Festival.

FESTIVAL FUN PremiumPremiumIt was a fun-filled weekend for the Harvey Harvest Festival

There was nothing but smiles and laughter as thousands flocked to Harvey for one of the region’s calendar highlights. 

Residents have until March 13 to have their say on the Shire of Harvey’s potential city status.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Community consultation for city status coming to an end

With less than a week left until the community consultation period ends for the Shire of Harvey’s city status investigation, more than 1000 surveys have been received. 

The new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

YOUTH HUBPremiumPremiumCapel Shire seeks EOI for the new youth hub

As the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub nears its scheduled opening in July, the Shire of Capel is inviting expressions of interest for qualified service providers.

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Flightradar24 still of flight traffic across the Middle East on March 4th, 2026.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium$17 trillion at stake as travellers caught in Iran crossfire

The war in Iran is part of a growing number of conflicts that have affected the global tourism industry, showing that people who are far from falling missiles and drone attacks aren’t immune to ripple effects.

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Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon.

CNBC newsPremiumBanking boss surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to war

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon said financial markets have had a surprisingly “benign” reaction to the Iran war, as the conflict enters its fifth day.

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Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium‘Limited’ flights back on in Dubai after Iran strikes

Airspace closures after the Iran strikes forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world.

Leslie Josephs

Apple introduces iPhone 17e

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Apple opened its week of product launches on Monday morning with a refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.

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Petrol bowser.

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumPanic buying blamed for reduced fuel availability in regions

Regional WA towns have been forced to reduce fuel availability as distributors try to curb panic buying.

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Dane West was tragically killed in a dirt bike crash south of Mandurah at the weekend has been remember as a ‘loving friend’ with a fearless zest for life.

WA NewsPremiumBoy killed in dirt bike crash remembered as ‘loving friend’

A young teenager tragically killed in a dirt bike crash at the weekend has been remember as a ‘loving friend’ with a fearless zest for life.

Caitlin Vinci

Security cameras captured the moment a brazen gang of youths, one armed with a sword, terrorised a Greenfields resident.

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CommentsPremiumWATCH: Terrifying moment armed gang swarms WA home

Security cameras captured the moment a brazen gang of youths, one armed with a sword, terrorised a Greenfields resident.

The price increase comes as the war in the Middle East sparks panic buying of petrol.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth petrol to be 35¢ a litre more expensive than last week

Perth’s average petrol price will be about 35¢ a litre more expensive on Tuesday compared with last week, threatening to upend what has become known as ‘cheap fuel’ day.

A 17-year-old Australia Post worker has gone viral after a video emerged of him dancing mid-delivery. Image: Facebook

NEWS‘Legend’: Dancing teen postie’s viral moment

A teenage postie’s spontaneous dance routine paying homage to the King of Pop has captured the hearts of thousands after going viral on social media.

Karl Arnold Davey insists improvised grenades uncovered during a raid of his home were for flushing out rabbit warrens.

Courts & JusticePremiumPICTURED: Perth man found with explosives at home

A High Wycombe man suspected of being part of the sovereign citizen movement insists improvised grenades uncovered during a raid of his home were for flushing out rabbit warrens.

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