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  1. carrolup PremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

  2. Gas switch-offMap for gas switch-off order released with new help hub

  3. Leadership changePremiumACCI boss resigns due to health issues, former CEO returns

  4. RacingPremiumMemory Parade stuns in Northam Cup upset

  5. courtPremiumDrug mule’s plot to traffic meth to Albany foiled on highway

Simon Billeau (108), Aaron de Vos (105), Rick Goullet (119) and Ricky Andrews (106) at the start of the 150km Wild Gravel race.

Wild GravelPremiumDal Pozzo flies the flag with top-five finish at Wild Gravel

Albany’s Brett Dal Pozzo was the top Great Southern finisher, battling his way into a five-strong breakaway group of Perth-based cyclists over the demanding 150km showpiece race at Wild Gravel on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Royals recorded their first win since joining the men's A-grade competition.

On the board PremiumNew men’s A-grade outfit Royals score impressive victory

Royals secured their first win in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition, as their offence ran riot against Sonics Grey on Tuesday night.

Cameron Newbold

The 48-year-old chose a bizarre selection of items from the church to steal.

courtsPremiumBizarre church theft results in order for Katanning woman

A Katanning woman who twice broke into a church and stole a washing machine, cleaning products and food after the pastor told her she could use the showers in the facility has been sentenced in court.

Melissa Sheil

Narrogin's Tom Kilpatrick wins a clearance on grand final day.

Medal marvel PremiumClub best and fairest in premiership year for Kilpatrick

Midfield gun Tom Kilpatrick capped a maiden league premiership with Narrogin by winning a third Hardie Medal as the Hawks’ fairest and best player.

Cameron Newbold

Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Aaron Samuel Baddeley leaves court.

courtsPremiumDetails of horrific violent assault by Albany man revealed

A former Albany real estate agent who attempted to force pills down his partner’s throat when she tried to leave him has avoided immediate jail, as the details of the horrific incident were told in court

Jacki Elezovich

Haydn Thomas Mansell is on trial for careless driving causing death after a rail-crossing crash involving his wife.

courtsPremiumPremiumMoments in lead-up to fatal rail-crossing crash revealed

Officers from major crash have revealed the moments leading up to the crash that killed Cailee Mansell, with the vehicle’s speed and time of braking key parts of evidence given in day two of the trial. 

The seafood restaurant earmarked for the vcant plot on the Albany Waterfront Marina will be called Yefsea once constructed.

fish n chips PremiumPremiumStep closer for anticipated seafood restaurant on waterfront

A $5.5m Mediterranean seafood restaurant in the heart of Albany’s waterfront precinct is getting closer, with its owners hoping to soon sign the contracts to start building.

Albany adventurer and fisherman Giddean Mettam.

Thrill seeker PremiumPremiumAlbany adventurer Gideon Mettam reels in global online fame

From dangling off the Great Southern’s rugged coastal cliffs to spending a night alone on a rock in the middle of the ocean, Gideon Mettam has turned his love of adventure into an incredible career.

Violinist Iris Miller, from Denmark, with her 300-year-old violin, is performing with Albany Sinfonia on October 31.

InspirePremiumYoung star Miller excited to take a bow with first solo slot

One of Albany Sinfonia’s youngest members is set to shine on Saturday as Iris Miller prepares to perform her first solo, a tricky Mozart concerto which is as technical to play as it is delightful to hear.

Claire Middleton

Chief Operating Officer Rural John Quinn, Director Allied Health Suzanne Spitz, Minister for Health Meredith Hammat, Occupational Therapist Lauren Irvine, Director Allied Health Anna McDonald and Chief Executive Jeff Moffet at the 2026 WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.

Health award Lauren Irvine awarded for her work training rural therapists

An innovative training program developed in Albany to give rural and remote health workers access to specialist skills has earned Lauren Irvine a major State award.

Amy Towers

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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Charlton Hart

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PremiumPICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Member for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen pictured waving to the public gallery during his inaugural speech at Western Australian Parliament on Thursday.

state politicsVideoPremiumPremiumNew One Nation MP’s provocative pitch to govern WA

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen has unleashed on the major parties, using his inaugural speech to accuse Labor of treating voters like fools and vowing that he intends to govern.

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Westyn Ruyter is heartbroken at not being able to find his beloved dog Bundy.

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WA tradie’s $10,000 reward to bring beloved Bundy home

A much-loved Irish wolfhound has vanished. Security cameras have been stolen. And an enticing $10,000 reward is on offer.

Troy de Ruyter

James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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Westyn Ruyter is heartbroken at not being able to find his beloved dog Bundy.

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WA tradie’s $10,000 reward to bring beloved Bundy home

A much-loved Irish wolfhound has vanished. Security cameras have been stolen. And an enticing $10,000 reward is on offer.

Troy de Ruyter

New research has revealed an alarming spike in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa cases worldwide, with Australian rates among the highest. 

HealthPremiumThe generation facing soaring anorexia and bulimia cases

New research has revealed an alarming spike in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa cases worldwide, with Australian rates among the highest. 

Hannah Cross

Jia Xu Dong

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumPuppy farmer jailed over horrific dog neglect

A Perth magistrate has described a prolific puppy farmer as a ‘devious and dishonest individual’ who put profit ahead of the welfare of more than 100 dogs seized from his property. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Maintenance on the USS Colorado.

DefencePremiumPremiumUS nuclear sub sparks security blitz at WA naval base

Heavily armed guards with military weapons are patrolling Rockingham’s HMAS Stirling as Australian workers do major work on the US nuclear-powered USS Colorado. SEE THE PICS

A Perth driver accused of being behind the wheel in a drug-fuelled crash which killed her passenger has pleaded not guilty.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDriver accused of fatal Ellenbrook crash enters teary plea

Chanelle Marie Harris was charged with four offences after her MG station sedan allegedly ploughed into a Ford Ranger in Ellenbrook on May 12 this year.

Guests at Discovery’s eco-luxury glamping resort and the luxury Samphire Hotel are among those affected by the cybersecurity breach.

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Rotto holidaymakers provide update over cybersecurity hack

Popular holiday destinations across WA — including two high-profile accommodation providers on Rottnest Island — have been caught up in a major cybersecurity breach.

Caitlin Vinci