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Grommets Maia Ciprian, 12, Alaia Williams, 16, Zephyr Simmons, 17, Zach Ciprian, 14, will be using the surf reef.

FEELING SWELLPremiumRegion’s first artificial reef opens after 30-year push

After more than 30 years of campaigning, Albany surfers finally got to ride their Middleton Beach waves as the Southern Ocean Surf Reef officially opened on Wednesday. 

Melissa Sheil

Shark Bait, the final team to take the plunge, featured a number of the district’s top cops.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

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Murdoch University students travelled to Wagga Wagga last week for eight days of the 2025 Intercollegiate Meat Judging Conference and Competition. Sonya Moyes

Agriculture TourPremiumMurdoch Uni students win big at meat judging conference

Students at Murdoch University have placed first overall for placings at the 2025 Intercollegiate Meat Judging Conference and Competition in Wagga Wagga.

Georgia Campion

The About FACE Kids Choir in full voice at the 2024 concert.

kids choirAlbany’s young voices rise at annual About FACE concert

Two About FACE choirs will showcase the Great Southern’s best young voices at the conclusion of the ever-popular About FACE July holidays children’s choir camp at the Free Reformed Church on Friday night. 

Jacki Elezovich

Rick Fenny, the ‘Red Dog Vet’, released his third book in his Red Dog Vet series and signed copies at Paperbark Merchants, Albany on July 11. Claire Middleton

Red dogPremiumRed Dog vet visits Albany to sign copies of new book ‘Marny’

Rick Fenny, the ‘Red Dog vet’ whose first book detailed his Albany childhood, has completed the third of his four-book series

Claire Middleton

The second stage of the Albany Motorsport Park is almost completed, with the surface primed and ready for asphalt.

track revealedPremiumFirst glimpse at Albany Motorsport Park’s northern circuit

The newly primed northern circuit of the Albany Motorsport Park’s asphalt racetrack was revealed this week, part of the next stage in the highly anticipated development. 

Jacki Elezovich

Jamie Dunross in the cabin of the Spirit of Rockingham before his solo voyage around Australia.

Sailing into record booksPremiumPremiumParalympian Jamie Dunross found his hope on the water

When Jamie Dunross lost his ability to walk in a mining accident midway through his life, he thought his sporting days were over, but sailing saved his life and earned him a place in the history books. 

P-plater Jason Ian Bolton was fined for serious driving offences.

COURTSPremiumPremiumFine for P-plater caught driving on cancelled licence again

A driver who was caught driving on his cancelled P-plates for the third time — this time with alcohol in his system — has copped a fine and further disqualification.

One person has died in a tragic end to a horrific crash between a car and a grain train near Albany on Wednesday afternoon.

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PremiumOne dead and four hospitalised after car collides with train

One person has died in a tragic end to a horrific crash between a car and a grain train near Albany on Wednesday afternoon, WA Police have confirmed.

Licensee Sam James points out her likeness in the pub’s mural of her regulars.

Birthday bashPremiumKing River Tavern rock and rolls for 50th anniversary bash

The King River Tavern celebrated its 50th birthday in style at the weekend with two nights of celebration featuring a Sunday “super jam” of musical highlights.

Claire Middleton

Shark Bait, the final team to take the plunge, featured a number of the district’s top cops.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

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Police arrive at the crime scene on Campion Avenue in Balcatta on Monday afternoon.

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Mother charged with murder over death of baby

The mother of a seven-month-old baby boy stabbed to death in front of other family members at a home in Balcatta has been charged with murder.

Shannon Hampton

Police at the scene of a car vs pedestrian at a car meet up at Burswood on Monday night.

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Driver charged after crash leaves teen in critical condition

A driver has been charged over a serious crash during a late night car meet which left a teenage girl fighting for her life. 

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

The Parker Point iron ore terminal

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Worker nearly decapitated at iron ore wharf in WA’s north

Unions have praised Rio Tinto while accusing a contractor of a cover-up amid an investigation into a ‘near-decapitation’ at an iron ore wharf in WA’s north.

Adrian Rauso

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

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Police Commissioner Col Blanch said WA Police never gave up hope

WA NEWSPremiumTop cop says backpacker’s survival a ‘miracle’

Police Commissioner Col Blanch says it is a ‘miracle’ German backpacker Carolina Wilga survived 12 days in WA’s outback, revealing he and his officers ‘never gave up hope’. 

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

WACSSO president Pania Turner (left) said insisting that victims and bullies try to be friends just re-traumatised victims and minimised the seriousness of the bully’s behaviour.

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CommentsPremiumWA schools still forcing kids to be friends with their bully

Too many WA schools are still encouraging victims of school bullies to be friends with their tormentors — a response that parents complain is ‘largely ineffective’.

Liam Baker is tackled by Connor Rozee.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMore Eagles heartbreak! Three-word analysis of every player

West Coast hung tough for the longest time, but were ultimately overrun by Port Adelaide in a 26-point loss. Here’s how we assessed each Eagle.

Premier Roger Cook speaking at a press conference on public holidays on Sunday Morning.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPlan for extra public holidays in WA divides opinion

Public holiday reform would give West Australian’s more of a break over more of the year according to Roger Cook, despite industry concern over more days paying higher rates.

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A man has been sentenced after leaving a woman unconscious in a pool of her own blood.

Courts & Justice PremiumNo jail for man who left wife with sight-threatening injury

A woman was left lying unconscious in a pool of her own blood with a sight-threatening injury after a ‘sickening’ assault by her partner of 11 years.

Tegan Guthrie

The Shire of West Arthur chief executive Vin Fordham Lamont at the Darkan Tannery.

CONTAMINATED SITEPremiumDarkan Tannery’s contaminated site ignored for decades

A highly contaminated Wheatbelt tannery has been left abandoned and untreated for two decades, raising serious concerns for neighbours and the nearby town.

Hannah Whitehead

The festival is expected to bring over 250 people to the Centenary Hall at the Bridgetown Showgrounds.

Dungeons and DragonsPremiumBridgetown prepares for sixth Dungeons and Dragons weekend

The organisers of the annual Blackwood Dungeons and Dragons Winterfest are preparing to host more than 250 enthusiasts over the two-day event, with new and expanded events on offer in Bridgetown.

Daniel Hocking

The Shire of Waroona has planted 363 native trees across the community.

Going green PremiumPremiumRegional shire plants 363 native trees in huge canopy boost

The Shire of Waroona has massively increased its canopy cover, planting 363 native trees around the community.

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op Shop’s Marnie Langdon, Kim Ward, Jenny Chambers and William Padre.

Op-ShopPremiumPremiumRegional town’s op-shop looking to grow

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op-Shop is now the only charity store in town, with volunteers hopeful of expanding their operation to manage the influx of much-welcomed donations.

Anne Marie Calder and Cath Tan.

Yoga fansPremiumPremiumGeraldton celebrates International Yoga Day

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts in Geraldton gathered to celebrate International Yoga Day at a community event last month that showcased how inclusive, accessible and beneficial the practice can be.

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Veterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub
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Veterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub
WAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages
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WAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages
WA battery rebate opens with slow start
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WA battery rebate opens with slow start
Chaotic scenes as car collides with train near Albany
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Chaotic scenes as car collides with train near Albany
Sanderson defends decision to keep Synergy bungle a secret
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Sanderson defends decision to keep Synergy bungle a secret
South West pair found guilty of animal cruelty to feral pigs
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South West pair found guilty of animal cruelty to feral pigs
Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto home base should be Perth
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Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto home base should be Perth
Young crash victim identified as parents express shock
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Young crash victim identified as parents express shock
How the live export package will be spent
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How the live export package will be spent
Sussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals
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Sussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals

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Bitcoin has soared to a new high.

CNBC newsCommentsBitcoin soars to new heights

Bitcoin extended a rally to rise to a new record above $180,000, fuelled by a rally in ETFs.

Dylan Butts

Gina Rinehart

CNBC newsCommentsPentagon to become number one shareholder in MP Materials

The Defense Department will become the largest shareholder in rare earths miner MP Materials after striking a deal that boosted Gina Rinehart’s wealth by more than $300 million overnight.

Spencer Kimball and Adrian Rauso

United States President Donald J Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsCar, copper, drugs, aluminium tax may hit harder than others

These so-called Section 232 tariffs further constrain businesses and US trading partners trying to navigate a constantly evolving trade environment.

Erin Doherty

US President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports.

World NewsCommentsUS to hike tariffs on copper to 50 per cent, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has hinted that more steep sector-specific duties are on the way.

Kevin Breuninger

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Former rebels bikie turned pro golfer Ryan Peake.

WA NewsPremiumFormer WA bikie the most popular man at the British Open

As the 2025 British Open golf tournament gets underway, a little-known WA golfer has emerged as one of the hottest interviews and most sought-after selfies.

Ben Harvey

Bradley Murdoch swearing at reporters as he is arrested by SA Police outside the Adelaide Supreme Court where he was cleared of rape charges on Monday November 10th 2003.

CrimePremiumMurdoch’s criminal past across WA before Falconio murder

Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch became a household name when he was outed as the prime suspect in the murder of Peter Falconio - but his criminal past started years earlier in WA.

Shannon Hampton

Caitlyn Dickosn, left, and friends Casey Fraser and Tamika De Lange pictured outside court (right).

CRIMEPremiumPremiumCar meet crash victim awake, joking with friends in hospital

A teenager critically injured when she was allegedly mowed down by a speeding car in Burswood is awake and cracking jokes in hospital according to her friends.

Veteran Affairs Minister Matt Keogh visited the site on Wednesday to announce construction would begin on a $5 million wellness hub in Rockingham.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumVeterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub

A space for veterans and their families to access community and support services in Rockingham will be built in the next year following cries from former defence personnel over a lack of help.

WAM CEO Owen Whittle at The Rosemount in North Perth.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages

Former union boss and West Australian Music Industry Association head Owen Whittle has been appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.

Carolina Wilga has been discharged from Fiona Stanley.

WA NewsCommentsBackpacker discharged from hospital after outback ordeal

German backpacker Carolina Wilga has been discharged from hospital after five nights recovering from almost a fortnight lost in WA’s harsh outback. 

Caleb Runciman

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