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Tourism UpgradeCommentsPremiumIconic WA tourism spots reopen as upgrades complete

Torndirrup National Park’s iconic tourism spots have reopened in time for summer following the completion of $11 million in upgrades.

Georgia Campion

SURF LIFE SAVINGPremiumSurf patrol set to look after Albany beachgoers this summer

Swimmers at Middleton Beach can rest assured there’s someone watching over them this festive season as the annual surf lifesaving festive patrol kicks off.

Melissa Sheil

MARKET WRAPPremiumASX snaps grim days-long losing streak

The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak - after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.

Cameron Micallef

CourtPremiumGreat Southern man jailed for ‘shocking’ child sexual abuse

A Great Southern man who persistently sexually abused his four stepdaughters for nearly a decade has been jailed, three years after he was ‘caught red-handed’ trying to indecently record one of the girls.

Georgia Campion

MONEYCommentsPremiumMajor change to Aussie cash revealed

A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards — which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.

Cameron Micallef

NEWSPremiumDramatic chicken shop feud aired in court

A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.

Thomas Sargeant

Police PremiumPolice investigating fatal off-road crash near Albany

A 25-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in an off-road crash on a beach near Albany.

Georgia Campion

Courts & JusticePremiumBroome Bishop to fight more sex assault charges

The former Bishop of Broome has indicated he intends to fight five new sex charges amid allegations he indecently assaulted a 24-year-old man in 2016. 

Caleb Runciman

FISHING WITH FRIENDSPremiumFishability celebrates year of friendship and fishing

A group that organises free weekly fishing sessions for people with disabilities celebrated its yearly wind-up and awards ceremony on Friday.

Melissa Sheil

newsPremiumMajor bank’s cost-of-living warning

A leading bank is expecting a spike in electricity prices until July 2025 putting further pressures on Australians.

Cameron Micallef

NEWSPremiumConcerning trend in one state revealed

Authorities have been left gobsmacked after a well publicised roadside testing blitz failed to make a dent in the number of positive tests.

Ryan Bourke

Problematic WaspPremiumRemain vigilant: European Wasp trapping season begins

An annual campaign to eradicate one of the world’s worst wasp pests from WA has begun with 500 traps deployed around Albany and Napier

Georgia Campion

newsPremium‘Sort this out’: Union under fire on NYE strike

A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

UpdatedPremium‘Didn’t deserve this’: Family speaks out

The heartbroken siblings of a 23-year-old woman who was left for dead in a suburban street after being gunned down have spoken out.

Hannah Moore, Aisling Brennan

NewsPremiumWorrying trend emerges days before Xmas

As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.

Alexandra Feiam

newsPremiumUrgent warning for thousands of Aussies

Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.

Cameron Micallef

Green ThumbsPremiumAlbany’s most beautiful gardens

Albany’s best gardens — and the green thumbs who tend them — were celebrated earlier this month with an annual awards ceremony recognising the most beautiful private, school and commercial grounds

Georgia Campion

Effort AwardedCity of Albany CEO awarded for local government leadership

City of Albany chief executive Andrew Sharpe has been recognised for his leadership and strategic outcomes at the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Achievement Awards

Georgia Campion

updatedPremiumNew theory on what caused fatal bus crash

A new theory has emerged about the possible cause of the fatal bus crash that saw one man die and 13 passengers injured in a tragic start to the holidays.

Liam Beatty, Clareese Packer and Alexandra Feiam

Christmas eventPremiumChristmas Day brighter in Boulder

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s only community event to take place on Christmas Day will be trialling a new location this year, with organisers promising all the usual fun and activities from previous years.

Tegan Guthrie

Christmas supportPremiumDonations to brighten Christmas for victims

Women and children escaping domestic violence will receive extra Christmas gifts this year thanks to donations from Topdrill.

Tegan Guthrie

Slide decommissionedPremiumOasis outdoor slide and FlowRider to remain closed

There appear to be no plans to reopen the Goldfields Oasis outdoor slide and FlowRider, with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder confirming the two remain decommissioned this summer.

Tegan Guthrie

‘Feddy’ returnsPremiumBeloved ‘Feddy’ reopens its doors

Almost 10 years after it shut its doors, Hannan Street’s iconic Federal Hotel will be pouring pints and serving meals next week.

Tegan Guthrie

Cost increase PremiumKingsbury Park upgrades hit with another cost increase

The city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will spend almost an additional $1 million to ensure important works on the delayed Kingsbury Park Youth Precinct project can get started.   

Tegan Guthrie