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Albany had a strong turnout for its local government election.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025PremiumAlbany turnout highest in 15 years for non-mayoral election

Albany voters turned out in droves to vote this year, with the council election — which was brushed by a bout of controversy — boasting the highest return rate in a non-mayoral election for 15 years.

Melissa Sheil

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NEWSPremiumTwist in Snowtown killer’s release plan

More than two decades after the gruesome Snowtown murders shocked the nation, the South Australian government has moved to challenge the release of one of the killers.

Andrew Hedgman

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PoliticsPremiumAUKUS question Albo won’t answer

President Donald Trump has heaped praise on AUKUS — but he also has some changes in mind for the $368bn pact.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Breaksea's Jenna Costello, Jessica Ruggera, Evan Ayres, Tash Rolfe, Wendy Wright and Aaron Crosby. An attempt to hold Albany's biggest line dance will be made on October 25.

YEEHAWWant to be apart of Albany’s biggest line dance music video?

Dancers are being urged to pull on their cowboy boots on Saturday and join Breakea’s bid for Albany’s biggest line dance, with the performance to be shown at the opening of the 2026 Albany New Year’s Eve event.

Melissa Sheil

Albany leaders Scott Leary and Greg Stocks said they are hopeful regarding the future of regional aviation.

SMOOTH FLYING AHEADPremiumAlbany leaders welcome US company’s bid for Rex Airlines

Albany leaders have said they are encouraged by the news that an American buyer has been found for the flailing Rex Airlines, after the company’s collapse last year left locals fearful they would be stranded.

Melissa Sheil

Albany police are appealing for public information after an 84-year-old man was found injured in a ditch on October 13.

Running mystery Detectives search for answers for elderly man’s injuries

Albany detectives are calling for anyone with information to come forward as they investigate how an elderly man ended up with serious injuries while out running in Drome on Monday.

Cameron Newbold

Premier David Crisafulli has overseen the signing of the Indigenous Council Leaders Accord, creating a pathway for First Nations councils to raise issues directly with ministers and cabinet. Dan Peled / NewsWire

NEWSNew deal bypasses failed Voice referendum

After the rejection of the federal Voice, Indigenous councils in one state have secured a historic new way to advise ministers directly.

Andrew Hedgman

Savers are being reminded they can still find interest rates above four per cent. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

newsMajor banks move on savings rates

Australian savers have been dealt another blow, with major banks cutting savings rates.

Cameron Micallef

Tom Brough, Ian Clarke, Robert Sutton and Rebecca Stephens have secured seats on the Albany council.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025PremiumAlbany council results reveal four faces that have won seats

High profile political pair Rebecca Stephens and Tom Brough, respected councillor Robert Sutton and ex-police superintendent Ian Clarke have all won seats in the City of Albany chamber.

Melissa Sheil

The new look City of Bunbury council. Gabi Ghasseb, Parthasarathy Ramesh, Julie Broad, mayor Jaysen Miguel, Marina Quain, Todd Brown, Cheryl Kozisek, Karen Turner, Tresslyn Smith and CEO Alan Ferris.

RUBBER STAMPEDPremiumFreshly elected City of Bunbury council officially sworn in

The new City of Bunbury council has officially been sworn in with the freshly re-elected Mayor Jaysen Miguel pledging to lead the the group to a bright future. 

Amber Lilley

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune and returning deputy mayor Natasha Colliver.

Deputy votePremiumColliver back as deputy despite ex-mayor’s challenge

Re-elected City of Greater Geraldton councillor Natasha Colliver has won the vote to be returned as the city’s deputy mayor despite a challenge from former mayor Shane Van Styn.

Stuart Quinn

Actor Hugh Jackman, who has had several basal cell carcinomas removed, is a contributor to the documentary Conquering Skin Cancer.

Cancer movieConquering Skin Cancer doco to screen at Albany Town Hall

Great Southern regional cancer prevention co-ordinator Bruce Beamish is urging outdoor workers to watch the documentary Conquering Skin Cancer, which is being screened at Albany Town Hall on October 29.

Claire Middleton

The price of gold briefly hit a record high on Monday before falling on Tuesday. ABC Bullion

FINANCEBuying frenzy to deliver $1bn boost

Soaring prices of a key export in the past year are set to deliver a $1bn windfall to Australia’s bottom line.

Cameron Micallef

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BREAKINGPremiumAlbo’s plane forced to make urgent landing

Anthony Albanese’s plane has been forced to divert after a RAAF crew member was injured.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Missing woman Michelle Leahy. Photo: Supplied by family

NEWS$100k reward in search for missing mum

A desperate search is under way for a mother of three who vanished on her way to an appointment last week.

Andrew Hedgman

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PoliticsPremium‘Churlish’ Ley makes big Rudd backdown

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley took aim at Ambassador Kevin Rudd after Trump’s now-famous ribbing, but walked it back after copping heat from her own party.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer in Washington

Mr Trump praised AUKUS. Joseph Olbrycht Palmer / NewsWire

PoliticsPremiumAlbo’s gifts to Trump, Melania revealed

Anthony Albanese has revealed what he gave Donald and Melania Trump – but what he got in return remains a mystery.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer in Washington

The 2025 Carnar-Fin event in Carnarvon,

Powerful partnershipsPremiumMid West and Gascoyne events power up with funding boost

Nine community events and initiatives in the Mid West and Gascoyne will share in a total of $50,000 thanks to the latest round of Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships Program.

Kate Campbell

The 2025 Kalgoorlie-Boulder council features Glenn Wilson as mayor and councillor Terrence Winner as deputy mayor.

2025 councilPremiumNew councillors sworn in for Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Five councillors have officially been sworn in to the 2025 Kalgoorlie-Boulder council, with mayor Glenn Wilson “excited” to see council’s progress during the next two years. 

Tegan Guthrie

Cr Ric Halse at the official swearing in of the 2025 Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Ric Halse PremiumNew councillor not afraid to ‘upset apple carts’

The top-polling councillor in Kalgoorlie-Boulder council election has wasted no time rocking the boat and challenging what is being put to council — but says he does not want to be known as the “town bully”. 

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie-Boulder deputy mayor Terrence Winner with mayor Glenn Wilson.

Deputy mayorPremiumTerrence Winner wants council to focus on accountability

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s new deputy mayor wants the council to focus on accountability and delivering on promises.

Tegan Guthrie

Thriving Leonora took place on October 15 at Leonora Bowling Club.

Health hubPremiumThree-year pathway to employment program launched in Leonora

Goldfields community members have been invited to influence a local hub in the making which aims to support Indigenous Australians gaining pathways to employment.

Jessica Antoniou

Shire of Laverton president Patrick Hill.

Council electionPremiumHill re-elected to Shire of Laverton council

Shire of Laverton president Pat Hill has been re-elected to the council for a new four-year term.

Neil Watkinson

Williamson (middle) joined on the podium by Taylor Milling (left) and Daniel Harding (right).

MotorsportPremiumWilliamson collects opening night win

Geraldton driver Callum Williamson claimed victory on the opening night of the 2025–26 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series, winning the 30-lap feature race at the Powerpalooza X event on Saturday night.

Luke Lawson