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  1. Country challengePremiumIN PICTURES: Hockey Country Challenge in Albany

  2. Bus crash PremiumAlbany police probe series of crashes in tragic week

  3. Stroke weekPremiumFAST test an easy way to recognise stroke symptoms

  4. Wagyu growthPremiumIrongate Wagyu boss believes WA industry set to grow

  5. Climate changePremiumAlbany leader calls for climate change ‘war footing’

Country Challenge CommentsPremiumWA women secure first win of Country Challenge

Wrap of all the action from day five of the Hockey Australia Country Challenge in Albany.

Cameron Newbold

Regional pulsePremiumGreat Southern businesses pessimistic about economic outlook

“Businesses are planning for contingency as opposed to planning for growth which is counter-intuitive to anyone in business,” Lisa Smith.

Stuart McGuckin

Murals ticked offPremiumPlantagenet shire endorses placement of murals

‘Sometimes its hard to maintain the enthusiasm but we’re back up and running now with things moving ahead,’ Dave Johnson said.

Stuart McGuckin

Heavy lossPremiumBulls kicked 20 goals in rampant second half

Brandon Woods was red carded and reported for striking Bulls player Darcy Wallinger in the head after a scuffle broke out on the boundary nearing half-time.

Calvin Sims

Drugs chargesPremiumMan fined after New Year’s Eve Denmark drug bust

Ben Travers appeared in Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday, pleading guilty to four charges including possession of dexamphetamine, DMT, meth and drug paraphernalia.

Sarah Makse

gold rushKatanning gold mine a step closer

The project is situated about 40km north-east of Katanning, with a mineral resource of 2.16Moz and a maiden ore reserve of 1.28Moz supporting a standalone operation.

Sean Van Der Wielen

What’s onPremiumPremiumOut and about in Albany

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in Albany.

Farming ideasPremiumPremiumCall of the Reed Warbler author to share knowledge in Albany

“It’s about spreading ideas on alternative systems that are working and the good reasons farmers might want to think about them. It’s not being dogmatic about anything,” Charles Massy said.

New leaderPremiumPremiumLizzie von Perger new Stirlings to Coast Farmers CEO

The new Stirlings to Coast Farmers CEO wants to think outside the box.

Culture celebrationPremiumKindy students celebrate and learn on NATSIC day

“Having kindy children from Spencer Park sharing with Coolangarras Barmah children — indigenous and non-indigenous — is one of the first steps in educating and understanding,” Jill Tysoe said.

Stuart McGuckin

Top performance Albany Badminton Tournament a smashing success

The Nutellas, containing Boney Thomas, Rhett Eiffler, Leo Merto, Amy Lee, Steve Barron, Michelle Benjamin, finished with 188 points to defeat the second placed Honeys.

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McGowan Government reveals plan to fix St John WA

St John WA will be warned it will be subjected to a thorough evaluation in 2025 as the McGowan Government unveils a comprehensive plan to overhaul the delivery of ambulance services within the State.

Josh Zimmerman

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Tributes for ‘heart and soul’ mum killed in Albany Hwy crash

The news of Nicole Weeden’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes in Albany, where she was a beloved figure in the local sporting scene.

Liam Croy

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Secret society tasks notorious WA inmates with carving work

Prison officials who are Freemasons have tasked three notorious prisoners with creating an intricate wood carving for their secret society.

Ben Harvey

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FootballPremiumPolice to patrol grounds during GFL matches

Remaining GFL matches this season will be played with a greater police presence.

Neale Harvey

Innovative technologyPremiumShire of Dundas advocates for 3D-printed housing

The Shire of Dundas has called on the Federal Government to help break down construction code barriers which dissuade industry from using 3D printing to build houses.

Elena Morabito

life saver scrapped PremiumVital crash prevention day at South West school cancelled

Donnybrook District High School informed organisers of the Road Trauma Prevention Day the annual event due to be held on August 10 would never run again because of the student’s death late last year.

Luke McPherson

Waiting for approvalPremiumPremiumAlbany council advised to approve children’s ATV school

The proponent is seeking to operate ATV lessons on a 6ha area of a larger farming property west of the Albany CBD. 

community consultation PremiumPremiumYouth engagement planned after Pingelly shooting

Aboriginal leaders, Shire of Pingelly representatives, Pingelly Primary School’s principal and other stakeholders held a collaborative planning meeting on Monday.

COVID-19COVID-19 antiviral medications popular among locals

Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents eligible to receive COVID-19 antiviral medications have been snapping them up at local pharmacies.

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Madeleine King says WA mining sector needs a ‘wake-up call’

The WA-led campaign to end sexual harassment in the mining industry will head to Brisbane on Thursday when the Federal Resources Minister plans to tell a roundtable it is time for the sector to ‘wake up’.

Kellie Balaam and Josh Zimmerman

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Peter Law: Is war over Taiwan still ‘avoidable’?

Since moving into The Lodge, Anthony Albanese has played a straight bat to questions about one of the most significant challenges his Government will face: China.

Peter Law

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CommentsPremiumPerth hotel loved by FIFO workers set for $6 million glow-up

A Northbridge hotel flooded by fly-in, fly-out workers using it as their metropolitan base will undergo a major facelift, if State planners back the owner’s plans.

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CommentsPremium6PR host in petty row with new neighbours over balcony glass

Radio 6PR host Liam Bartlett is opposed to group homes opposite his house having clear glass on their balconies because he doesn’t want to look at their washing.

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PremiumSon of murdered detective opens up about infamous bombing

Matt Bowen was just seven years old when he was told his father had been killed in a targeted parcel bombing attack at the National Crime Authority in Adelaide almost three decades ago.

STEM Gender equity: South West uni leads the way

A South West university leader has helped the campus to become the first tertiary institution in Australia to be recognised for supporting gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

Jacinta Cantatore