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  1. Gig GuidePremium What’s on in Albany

  2. unusual incidentPremiumVigilantes on the run after allegedly attacking egg-throwers

  3. Christmas timeFestival and pageant to lift Albany’s Christmas spirit

  4. World RecordCommentsPremiumCyclist Jack Thompson sets new Munda Biddi world record

  5. Proud pubPremiumBremer Bay Resort nominated for WA Hospitality Awards

Colour and soundPremiumIN PICTURES: Inaugural Diwali proves a hit in Albany

Hundreds turned out for Albany’s inaugural Diwali festival on Saturday as the town square was turned into a sea of bright colours, flavoursome smells and joyful music.

Stuart McGuckin

Cup changesPremiumWhalers make selection call on overseas player for cup

Albany and Districts Cricket Association have made big selection changes for their must-win Country Cup clash against Peel in Albany on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Business closurePremiumOwners ‘gutted’ by need to close Albany Indoor Adventures

Escalating insurance costs amid public liability concerns have led to Albany Indoor Adventures closing its doors, with owners of the popular play centre telling the community it may remain permanently closed

Stuart McGuckin

‘He would have killed us’PremiumDomestic violence survivor tells her story of horror

After enduring years of physical and emotional abuse, a Great Southern woman finally called the police on her abusive former husband when he threatened to kill her and their children.

Georgia Campion

Redevelopment boostPremiumTenderer backed for ASLSC redevelopment after funding boost

Plans to redevelop the Albany Surf Life Saving Club were given an $500,000 boost from the State Government this week, leading to the council endorsing a preferred tenderer for the project on Tuesday.

Stuart McGuckin

No traceFears grow for man who went missing near Albany

Police have stepped up their hunt for the 38-year-old who was last seen in the Lockyer area, with a renewed search in bushland to be held next week.

Phil Hickey

Big race PremiumPremiumRed Can Man has fourth crack at Winterbottom Stakes

Star Albany galloper Red Can Man will have a fourth crack at glory in the Winterbottom Stakes, with trainer Steve Wolfe springing a surprise in the riding appointment. 

Letter to the EditorPremiumPremiumLetter to the Editor: E-scooters spoil our tidy town

On e-scooters: “Why should the majority of people who live here be subjected to the ugly monstrosities which spoil the landscape?” Jennifer Lucas says.

Rural engagementPremiumPremiumAlbany council commits to rural meet and greets

Albany councillors have unanimously backed a commitment to hold at least one meet and greet event at a rural community hall each year.

Coming homePremiumMeeting to decide on putting ancestral remains to rest

Members of the Menang Aboriginal community are being encouraged to attend a December meeting to help determine where, when and how ancestral remains will be returned to country.

Stuart McGuckin

Pedal pushersPremiumFive podiums for Albany mountain bikers at WA State series

The Albany Mountain Biking Club produced strong results in the final round of the WA Gravity Enduro State Series at Linga Longa Mountain Bike Park near Balingup earlier this month.

Harry Grigson

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Hitting the trackCommentsPremiumBrother of AFL rising star set to train with Dockers

Fremantle have continued their hunt for more tall stocks in their forward line after inviting a young spearhead to train with them over summer.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Cook splashes $40m on elective surgery blitz

Almost 9000 patients have been culled from the elective surgery waiting list since the backlog peaked in May 2022, with the Cook Government planning to maintain the pace with a further $40 million investment. 

Josh Zimmerman

Terrifying incidentCommentsPremiumWA drag racing legend suffers burns after explosion

WA drag racing great Jay Upton suffered burns and a crew member was rushed to hospital after a terrifying explosion at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

Jonathon Nolan

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‘Years of torture’: Customers vent fury at builder’s delays

Besieged builder Inspired Homes is facing more complaints from frustrated customers telling of ‘excruciating’ delays in a process some said had become ‘a joke’.

Matt Mckenzie

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Dad shares pain of teenage son’s death in horror crash

The father of a teenager killed in a crash in Leeman has spoken of his devastation at losing his fun-loving, caring and hard-working son just weeks from celebrating his 18th birthday.

Lauren Price

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Hodge on Harley: What to expect as the No.1 man

The hype, the expectations, and the unique act of signing autographs before even playing a game. Luke Hodge opens up on what Harley Reid is facing as a highly-touted No.1 pick.

Mitchell Woodcock

Concerning findingsPremiumPremiumReport finds girls consistently less happy than boys

Feeling like they have to be perfect — and failing to meet that impossible goal — is making West Australian girls less happy than boys.

Final report releasedPremiumPremiumFuel management error blamed for dramatic beach plane crash

An investigation into a light plane crash off a Fremantle beach, in which a mother and son were lucky to survive, has found errors in fuel management by the pilot.

SEE THE PICSCommentsCommentsFoo Fighters star spotted leaving luxurious Perth hotel

Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl has emerged from a luxury Perth hotel in high spirits ahead of the legendary band’s long-awaited concert tomorrow night.

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‘Multiple reasons’CommentsPremiumDoctors in plea for SW hospital to close birthing suites

A group of the most prominent regional doctors have pleaded with health authorities to stop allowing elective births at Margaret River Hospital.

Warren Hately

No traceFears grow for man who went missing near Albany

Police have stepped up their hunt for the 38-year-old who was last seen in the Lockyer area, with a renewed search in bushland to be held next week.

Phil Hickey

CHARGES LAIDPremiumMan charged for fire which destroyed two local business

A 39-year-old man has been charged for allegedly starting a fire which caused more than $800,000 in damage to two local businesses, and resulted in them losing more than $1.3 million in revenue. 

Amber Lilley

MOMENT TO REMEMBER PremiumPremiumPast colleagues to be honoured as part of Miners’ Memorial

A lantern will be lit, prayers will be said, tools blessed and colleagues honoured as part of this year’s Miners’ Memorial.

FINE FOR NOWPremiumPremiumMan ‘on road to jail’ driving without a licence

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who continues to drive despite never having held a driver’s licence has been warned he could end up behind bars if he continues on the road. 

“DACKED IT”PremiumPremiumMan “dacked” bag of meth, but said drugs weren’t his

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who “dacked” a bag of meth that was not his while the car he was in got searched by police has been fined, despite the owner of the drug coming forward. 

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CNBCCommentsAustralia still walking a tight rope on trade with China

Australia’s relationship with China remains fractious even as the country seeks to mend ties with its largest trading partner.

Clement Tan

CNBCCommentsThe life-changing advice Munger gave Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charlie Munger, who died Tuesday at the age of 99, once offered what turned out to be sage advice to his buddy and investment legend Warren Buffett.

Scott Schnipper

CNBCCommentsPack your guernseys! The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here

Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, travelling to attend major sporting events is on the rise.

Randy Mulyanto

CNBCCommentsPremiumShein’s IPO as fast-fashion giant looks to expand reach

Shein has confidentially filed to go public in the U. as the Chinese-founded fast fashion juggernaut looks to expand its global reach with a long-rumored IPO.

Gabrielle Fonrouge

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Emergency responsePremiumHospital ward evacuated after fridge fire

A hospital ward in Perth’s south has been evacuated following reports a fridge had caught fire.

Lauren Price

‘Multiple reasons’CommentsPremiumDoctors in plea for SW hospital to close birthing suites

A group of the most prominent regional doctors have pleaded with health authorities to stop allowing elective births at Margaret River Hospital.

Warren Hately

Murder charge droppedPremiumPremiumMum accused of trying to kill kids pleads to lesser charge

A Perth mother who was accused of trying to kill her own daughters has pleaded to a lesser charge.

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CommentsAll the action from hectic final day of Parliament for 2023

The last day of State Parliament each year is traditionally frenetic as the Government rushes to introduce last-minute legislation and committees table reports into issues they have spent months investigating.

Horror collisionPremiumPremiumWoman dies after crashing into truck convoy in Wheatbelt

It is believed the woman veered across Great Eastern Highway in Wundowie and collided with one of the trucks in the convoy.

Serious injuriesPremiumMan charged with murdering flatmate in Perth’s south-east

Police allege the man assaulted his flatmate so violently at their home in Maddington that it took his life.

Lauren Price