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  1. Agriculture TourPremiumMurdoch Uni students win big at meat judging conference

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

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

  4. tug of warPremiumIN PICTURES: Crowds cheers on shanty festival tug of war

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Kojonup sheep farmer Simon Matthews said he was "gobsmacked" by the State Administrative Tribunal's decision to uphold the revocation of his firearms licence following a common assault charge.

Guns ConfiscatedPremiumKojonup farmer ‘gobsmacked’ by revoked gun licence

A Kojonup farmer and stock driver has been left “gobsmacked” after the State Administrative Tribunal upheld an order by the Police Commissioner to revoke his firearms licence following an assault conviction. 

Georgia Campion

Police have charged a boy allegedly involved in a crash into the front of a Middleton Road house.

Charge laidPremiumPolice charge boy after alleged car theft and serious crash

Police have laid a charge in relation to an incident last month, with a car allegedly stolen from a home before later crashing through the front wall of a Middleton Road house and wrecking two parked cars. 

Jacki Elezovich

Albany Youth Support Association's chief executive Ian Clarke is stepping down.

BOSS RESHUFFLEAYSA boss shuffles to new project role for group expansion

The boss of the Great Southern’s leading youth homelessness support group is stepping away from the top job to focus on expanding the organisation’s reach in a new executive role.

Melissa Sheil

Police are yet to charge anyone after the fatal crash on Hardie Road in Spencer Park.

investigations ongoingPremiumSuspect in fatal Albany hit-run released without charge

Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on Hardie Road in Albany’s Spencer Park that claimed the life of a 57-year-old woman last Wednesday night, but have not yet laid charges. 

Jacki Elezovich

Incoming Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott.

MiningCommentsSimon Trott named new Rio Tinto CEO

Rio Tinto has chosen a boy from the Wheatbelt to be the next leader of its global mining empire.

Adrian Rauso

The injured man was flown to Perth by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Disaster and Emergency PremiumMan suffers serious foot injury after machinery incident

A man in his 40s had to be freed by Lake Grace volunteer firefighters and flown to a Perth hospital after an incident with a loader caused a serious foot injury on Tuesday night near Lake Grace.

Claire Middleton

Shire of Plantagenet has opened public comment on its tiny homes policy changes.

HOUSING RELIEFPlantagenet policy easing tiny homes law out for comment

Laws surrounding tiny homes could soon be eased in the Shire of Plantagenet as a policy to allow residents to live in them for up to two years on private properties is open for public comment.

Blake Medbury, 17, outside the WA Parliament.

Political partyPremiumPremiumBlake, 17, says Youth Parliament delivers a powerful impact

Taking part in the Y WA Youth Parliament is a fantastic opportunity according to Bayonet Head teenager Blake Medbury, who was Albany’s representative in the annual forum which took place from July 7-10.

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. 

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 Wildcard Pirates' Lexi Rose and Amanda Rose at the front.

tug of warPremiumIN PICTURES: Crowds cheers on shanty festival tug of war

The Albany International Folk ‘n Shanty Festival held their annual tug of war competition at the Albany Boatshed on Sunday morning, with the school holidays bringing an enthusiastic crowd

Jacki Elezovich

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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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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
Simon Trott named new Rio Tinto CEO
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Simon Trott named new Rio Tinto CEO
Simon Trott named new Rio Tinto CEO
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Simon Trott named new Rio Tinto CEO
Sewerage Still A Mystery
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Sewerage Still A Mystery
Perth water security threatened
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Perth water security threatened
One West Aussie wins $1 million Lotto prize
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One West Aussie wins $1 million Lotto prize
New Liberal leaders fire their first shot at AUKUS deadline
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New Liberal leaders fire their first shot at AUKUS deadline
Chalmers sticks by ‘difficult’ 1.2m housing target
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Chalmers sticks by ‘difficult’ 1.2m housing target

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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

WA News

Detectives have charged a woman over a brutal home invasion where an 86-year-old man was attacked inside his Mt Richon home.

CrimePremiumElderly man brutally assaulted during Perth home invasion

Shocking details have been revealed after detectives charged a woman over the violent incident.

Caitlin Vinci

Caitlyn Dickson remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at Royal Perth Hospital.

CrimePremiumYoung crash victim identified as parents express shock

The parents of a teenage girl who was critically injured in a crash during a car meet near Crown Casino says their daughter is in the ‘fight of her life.’

Caleb Runciman

BHP's Newman mining operation.

healthCommentsCommentsMeasles case confirmed at major minesite in WA’s north

A Qantas crew member and a miner in WA’s north are among the latest measles cases, with some staff at the Pilbara mine site isolating following the exposure. 

Opposition leader Sussan Ley at NextGen Skills Training Campus in Forrestfield.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals

The Federal Opposition says she is ‘agnostic’ on how her party recoups its standing with women in Western Australia, stopping short of backing gender quotas.

Keaton-Paul Wallace appeared in court via video link.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFormer corporate high-flyer fights domestic violence charges

A former Peppermint Grove businessman remains locked-up in Hakea Prison on remand accused of breaching protective bail and a domestic violence restraining order.

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

EducationPremiumKids with disabilities more likely to be bullied at school

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

Bethany Hiatt

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