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  1. Diwali celebrationsPremiumDiwali celebrations brings community together

  2. Have a say Shire support new playground and enclosed dog park plans

  3. School LockdownPremiumMan detained near Albany school after forcing lockdown

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  5. Skin cancer awarenessPremiumCancer documentary features South West woman’s journey

ALBANY 2026PremiumAlbany 2026 sees King George Sound lit up by UNESCO artist

A UNESCO-approved ‘light artist’ who has created installations in the Colosseum, Stonehenge, and the Eiffel Tower will soon turn his sights to Albany, confirming an installation for the city’s 2026 bicentenary.

Melissa Sheil

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

From a whiskey afternoon to a kids’ puppet show, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

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Capel ratesPremiumSAT make call on Capel shire rates formatting issue

Capel shire’s bid to quash its own rates over an “administrative error” has been heard by the State Administrative Tribunal, with the body’s judgement paving the way for the next steps on the issue.

Oliver Lane

Construction beginsPremiumDalyellup Youth Centre construction officially begins

Touted to be the “jewel in the crown” of the region, construction for the Dalyellup Multipurpose Community and Youth Centre officially began on Thursday as cost concerns continue to loom over the project.

Oliver Lane

Gnome-a-geddonPremiumGnomesville residents swept away in floods

The tiny residents of Gnomesville suffered through some wild weather last week, with many becoming displaced due to minor flooding.

Oliver Lane

warning on weedsPokeweed added to warning list for South West

A State Government department is urging South West residents to be on guard for pokeweed, an invasive and toxic plant recently detected in the region.

Warren Hately

Power upgradesPremiumPremiumWestern Power to undertake SWIS substation upgrades

More than 200 upgrades to the South West region’s transmissions substations will be undertaken by Western Power to combat the predicted summer heat.

Critter strikesCommentsCommentsRogue possum knocks out power, plunges WA city into darkness

It was a warm night and air-conditioners were working overtime — until ‘animal interference’ pulled the plug and left thousands in the dark.

Ram raidVideoPremiumPremiumCops chasing smoking gun following tobacco shop ram raid

The ram raid caused extensive structural damage to the shop but no items were stolen, according to police.

E-scooter injuriesE-Scooters injury rise amid Christmas warning

Regional hospitals are seeing a sharp rise in e-scooter related presentations, with Bunbury a hot spot amid a warning going out for the popular Christmas present ahead of the festive season.

Oliver Lane

Job cutsHalf of Albemarle’s Kemerton apprentices laid off

Just over a year after Albemarle announced it would be creating eight apprenticeship positions for existing staff, half of those apprentices will now be made redundant.

Oliver Lane

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Scorchers star could miss three matches with quad injury

Perth Scorchers all-rounder Aaron Hardie could miss the first three matches of the Big Bash League season and may not bowl until January as he battles a quad injury. 

Jackson Barrett

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UK rapper Yung Filly charged with driving at 158km/h

UK rapper Yung Filly has been charged with hooning and had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly clocked driving at 158km/h while on bail.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Star trio to return in 2025 as Freo eye ‘sustained success’

Fremantle expect star trio Kiara Bowers, Ange Stannett and Aine Tighe to all be available for the 2025 AFLW season in what the club hopes is a period of ‘sustained success’ starting next year.

Samantha Rogers

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Jackson rejected offer from BBL rival to sign with Scorchers

West Australian quick Bryce Jackson knocked back an offer from a rival Big Bash League franchise to be confirmed as Mitch Marsh’s replacement in Perth Scorchers’ squad for this season. 

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WA NEWSPremiumMajor company charged over death of worker at WA abattoir

A major meat processing company has been charged over the death of a foreign national after he became trapped in machinery and died while working at their Katanning abattoir. 

Caleb Runciman

PhotographyCommentsPICTURED: The winners of the Comedy Wildlife Awards

From a squirrel stuck in a tree to a tussle between penguins. See the winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards from around the world.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBold universal childcare plan on Labor’s election cards

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a bold announcement on childcare policy to kick off Labor’s re-election campaign built around universal access and enabling more parents to work.

CrimePremiumPremiumRiot squad called to ‘worst’ Rottnest junior leavers’ mayhem

Police have lashed irresponsible mums and dads for failing to parent their own children after 400 unsupervised teens ran amok on Rottnest Island, assaulting holiday makers and pelting officers with bottles.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumRoad worker seriously injured after being hit by truck

A road worker has been seriously injured after he was hit by a truck in Wattle Grove.

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Basketball PremiumThe Kings’ dominate Broome basketball season awards

The Broome Basketball Association’s Senior Competition for 2024 wrapped up with a fantastic second semester of basketball that showcased exceptional sportsmanship and skill. 

Cain Andrews

PropertyCommentsPremiumWA town where land struggles to sell despite housing crisis

It’s the unsellable land in a town with a serious property shortage.

Sarah Crawford

SAILING WRAP PremiumJosh Hughes has last laugh after skippering Joker to big win

Josh Hughes skippering Joker with four crew aboard put on a fantastic performance to easily win a King George Sound race in ideal conditions on Saturday.

Des Beeck

SWIMMING, SWIMMING, SWIMMINGScorching South West summer heats up

A scorching summer has only just begun as residents and travellers in the South West head to the beach to cool down this week. 

SpeedwayPremiumPremiumRapid pair flex muscles on Albany clay in speedway success

Chad Pittard and Jake Robinson produced dominant displays to taste feature race success at Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway on Saturday night.

Critter strikesCommentsCommentsRogue possum knocks out power, plunges WA city into darkness

It was a warm night and air-conditioners were working overtime — until ‘animal interference’ pulled the plug and left thousands in the dark.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

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CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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Mega underground pipeline to feed Perth’s third desal plant

Kwinana’s workforce will be boosted with construction set to start on a mega water pipeline to service Perth’s third desalination plant.

Jessica Page

WA NewsCommentsPremiumAmbitious new plan unveiled to focus on thriving city centre

The City of Joondalup has unveiled its ambitious new economic development strategy, focusing on creating a high performing city centre. 

Erick Lopez

ChildrenPremiumPremiumChildcare facility approved for Perth’s eastern suburbs

A childcare facility has been approved for a residential precinct despite major traffic and parking concerns from locals.

HEALTHCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSoaring temps see record calls to paramedics, ambo ramping

Sweltering temperatures across Perth have seen paramedics field the most heat-related emergency calls in five years.

WA NEWSPremiumPremiumTeenager flown to hospital after Wheatbelt motorcycle crash

A teenager has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected off-road motorcycle crash in Brookton. 

state politicsCommentsPremiumMigration sees WA’s population grow fastest in the nation

Western Australia’s population is continuing to grow faster than anywhere else in the country, cementing Perth’s reputation as an attractive destination even with the rising cost of living. 

Jessica Page and Katina Curtis