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Commonwealth Beach or Tower beach next to Sydney Airport was closed earlier this year after testing found PFAS present. NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Politics‘Asbestos of 21st century’: PFAS ban call

A senate inquiry has handed down dozens of recommendations to regulate the risks of the so-called “forever chemicals” across Australia.

Emma Kirk

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POLITICSPremiumAlarm at ‘dire’ situation facing Australia

The country’s fuel stocks are just weeks away from depletion. Embattled Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is calling for action.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

An explosion on a Polish railway line was branded an "unprecedented act of sabotage". (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumPoland to shut Russian consulate after rail sabotage

Poland is closing the last Russian consulate in the country in response to Moscow's suspected role in blowing up a railway line to the Ukrainian border.

Staff Writers

Maytham Hamad has been charged with a money laundering offence and had two Lamborghini’s seized as part of a national investigation into a string of fire bombings and shootings across WA. 

crimePremiumBrother of tobacco kingpin charged, Lamborghinis seized

The Perth-based brother of exiled tobacco kingpin Kazem Hamad has been charged with money laundering and has had two Lamborghini’s seized as part of a national investigation.

Caleb Runciman

A Ford Ranger crashed into Snooze on Sunday night.

CAR CRASHPremiumA vehicle crashed in to a Bunbury business on Sunday

A Bunbury business has been left picking up the pieces after a ford ranger crashed into their store on Sunday night

Josiah McMeekin and Rose Patane

Liminal Elixirs’ founder and ACCI Great Southern Business Awards’ young businessperson of the year Sarah Josh.

Great Southern Business AwardsPremiumSkincare brand blossoms to win Denmark mum top business gong

While pregnant with her third child in January 2024, Sarah Josh began mixing skincare products from her kitchen bench near Greens Pool in Denmark. 

Melissa Sheil

Narrogin RSL sub-branch members (standing) David Baker, Emma Page, president Peter McMahon, Mick Williams, Kayla Thornton, and vice-president Kerrin Lyon, (sitting) Sam Laverty, Marley, and secretary Zoe Nieolaov at the Narrogin Memorial Park war memorial on Remembrance Day.

RENEWED RSLPremiumRenewed Narrogin RSL fights to get back century-old hall

A newly re-established RSL sub-branch in a Wheatbelt town is fighting to get its original century-old building back.

Hannah Whitehead

Sydney Sweeney celebrates her birthday with a space-themed party and famous guests. Instagram/Sydney Sweeney

The NightlyThirsting after a 21yo isn’t feminism, it’s creepy

JENI O’DOWD: It’s time to call out the double standard. A perv is a perv, regardless of gender.

Jeni O’Dowd

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Letter to the editorLetter to the Editor: Albany is full of musical talent

The residents of Albany are fortunate to be able to listen to the ‘superb’ musical talent of the Albany Sinfonia and Albany City Wind Ensemble, writes Albany resident Molly Smith.

Molly Smith

Great Southern Business Awards apprentice or trainee of the year Tyler Wallrodt.

Great Southern Business AwardsPremiumApprentice of the year Tyler Wallrodt loving life in steel

Tyler Wallrodt may be only 17 but he is already a seasoned champion, having recently been named apprentice of the year at the Great Southern Business Awards.

Claire Middleton

Play in the Bay promotes inclusion for people of all ages and abilities.

ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION PremiumPlay in the Bay returns to celebrate inclusion in Busselton

An annual event celebrating the International Day of People with Disability will return to Busselton later this month. 

Madelin Hayes

Ron Nuttall, Steve Blackman, Molly Parker, Bevan Heddle, Ronnie Treen and Ron Staley at Pink Bowls Day.

ROLLING FOR A CAUSEPremiumPink Bowls Day returns to support Busselton Hospice Care

Busselton Lifestyle Village will turn pink this weekend as it hosts its annual Pink Bowls Day in support of Busselton Hospice Care.

Madelin Hayes

Clown Doctors Dr Big (Joni Tham) and Dr Goose (Luke Joseph Ryan) with patient Nathan Chen, 12.

HealthCommentsPremiumClown doctors celebrate 25 years of laughter at PCH

Perth’s clown doctors are celebrating 25 years of bringing laughter and relief to children in WA’s paediatric hospitals, having begun their rounds at Princess Margaret Hospital in December 2000.

Claire Sadler

Raiders' Thomas Phillips on his way to a personal haul of 11 points.

Basketball wrap PremiumRaiders come close to first win but Magpies turn the tables

It has been a tough start to the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition for the Raiders, but there was honour in defeat on Tuesday night almost shocking opponents Denmark Magpies.

Claire Middleton

ARP's arts coordinator Brad Gilbert, art teacher Eleanor Barber and education manager Adrian Tamas.

art on showSecond prisoners’ art collection on show in Albany

The second annual Albany Regional Prison art exhibition kicked off at Vancouver Arts Centre on Friday, drawing a crowd for a first look at the impressive collection of artworks. 

Jacki Elezovich

The runs flowed for Williams' Rodney Ford in tandem with Michael Cowcher.

CricketPremiumCowcher’s unbeaten 70 helps Williams clinch second victory

A grand final rematch went the way of Williams as they notched up a 23-run A-grade victory over Wandering to register a second win in the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association competition on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Treasurer Jim Chalmers visits Specialty Metals in Welshpool.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumChalmers welcomes Japan’s concerns over Austal takeover bid

Jim Chalmers says he welcomes Japan raising concerns about a proposed South Korean takeover of WA-based shipbuilder Austal and insists his overdue decision on whether to approve the deal will be made ‘soon’. 

Andrew Greene

Neve Schoof. Her award winning piece Runway to Ruin.

RUNWAY TO RUINPremiumSchoof’s striking sculpture on fashion industry wins award

A powerful sculpture showcasing the dangers of fast fashion and overconsumption has earned a North Albany Senior High School student a prestigious award and her piece a two-year place in a gallery.

Melissa Sheil

Jeremy Webb died after eating a dinner of beef sausages during a camping trip with friends. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

CrimeSpotlight on teen's legacy after camping trip death

The death of a 16-year-old boy could help shine a light on a little-known and potentially fatal condition that is on the rise.

Adelaide Lang

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financeBanks drag ASX to near six-month low

Australian shares have slumped to a near six-month low, as major banks lead a broad market sell-off.

Cameron Micallef

Uber has been fined $250,000. NewsWire/ Glenn Campbell

NewsPremium‘Safety fail’: Uber fined over unlicensed lifts

Uber has been fined $250,000 after unlicensed and inexperienced Uber Eats drivers gave lifts to passengers.

Emma Kirk

Murder accused Catherine Baradi said the medical system killed her father, not her. (Miklos Bolza/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumDaughter speaks about 'false' claim she murdered father

A woman accused of stomping on and murdering her father has given a rare interview outside court during her last moments of freedom.

Miklos Bolza

A massive blaze started on Tuesday night in Oita, southern Japan, burning more than 48,000 sq m. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyAt least one dead in Japan's biggest fire in decades

Crews have spent the night battling Japan's biggest urban fire in almost 50 years as it ravaged dozens of buildings and left at least one person dead.

Kantaro Komiya

DBCA south coast regional manager Peter Hartley with the Minister for the Environment Matthew Swinbourn in front of the new accessible toilet at the Gap.

tourism upgradesPremiumGreat Southern hotspots boast new facilities after upgrades

Two popular Great Southern tourism hotspots have had a facilities makeover, with construction on carparks and toilets at the Gap and Little Beach concluding just in time for summer. 

Jacki Elezovich