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  1. courtsPremiumBizarre church theft results in order for Katanning woman

  2. money laundering Police: Be aware of money-laundering traps in Great Southern

  3. Kojonup showFireworks a highlight to cap off great day at Kojonup Show

  4. Bravery awardPremiumPolice officer receives bravery medal for saving baby

  5. Lease appointedPremiumShire selects Growie WA to run Katanning childcare facility

Connor Pomery was awarded a RLSWA Gold Star bravery award for his efforts in rescuing a swimmer at Greens Pool in Denmark.

Bravery awardsPremiumDenmark swim teacher earns bravery award for daring rescue

A swimming lesson could have ended in tragedy but for a quick-thinking and fast-acting instructor who came to the rescue of a bather in difficulty at Denmark’s Greens Pool.

Claire Middleton

Sheridan’s Memorial Gardens are situated next to the Imperial Hotel on Great Southern Highway in Broomehill.

Beer garden planPremiumImperial Hotel owners look to transform memorial garden

A Great Southern pub’s proposal to transform a public park into a beer garden and community event space has been released, with a survey circulating to gauge community opinion.

Melissa Sheil

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Melissa Sheil

Eleanor Ditchburl, 4, and Hugo Ditchburl, 2, at last year’s event.

Country showCountry charm and family fun set for Katanning show day

Rides, live entertainment and traditional country show favourites will bring the community together when the annual Katanning Agricultural Show returns on Saturday.

Amy Towers

Brett Dal Pozzo (1187) in the leading pack during the 150km ride last year. He is in the field for this year’s event on Saturday.

Wild ridesPremiumUltra world record at risk while Billeau defends 150km title

Wild Gravel is back, heading for the stunning landscape around Gnowangerup with a host of competitive and community events on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Rob Evans’ Astro on the River won the 18+ category.

happy snapsPremiumGorgeous shots of Great Southern featured among comp winners

Photographs of the Milky Way starburst reflecting in a river, wandering emus and paw prints in the sand have been announced as the winners of the 2026 Bloom Festival photography competition.

Melissa Sheil

Kojonup have started the new GSCA season well.

Cougars class PremiumPremiumImpressive Cougars score second win of the new GSCA season

Kojonup moved to second on the Great Southern Cricket Association ladder after notching their second win of the season, thumping Green Range-Ongerup by six wickets on Saturday.

Towns' Arron Quartermaine on his way to a half century.

Strong start PremiumPremiumTowns’ attack make short shrift of Wandering for second win

Towns notched up their second win in a row, a 22-run victory over Wandering on Saturday giving them a perfect start to their Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade season.

Show president Mark Patterson said it had been a fantastic show.

Show success PremiumPremiumHuge crowds pack out 135th Katanning Agricultural Show

The 135th edition of the Katanning Agricultural Show drew a bumper crowd on Saturday, with chilly weather failing to keep families away from a day of entertainment, displays and community celebrations.

Hundreds took part in the Wild Gravel event both on foot and on bike.

Wild GravelPremiumElar Kalda pips wife for 150km Wild Gravel overall title

Wild Gravel came storming back to the Shire of Gnowangerup on Saturday as 550 participants battled the elements in cycling, running and walking events with the picturesque Stirling Range as a stunning backdrop.

Claire Middleton

Ally 3, baby Zoe, Jess and Lily Caldwell, 5.

It’s showtime PremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds brave cold weather for Katanning show

A little wind and a chilly forecast did not keep the crowds away with hundreds of people rugging up and heading to the Katanning Agricultural Show for a day of family fun on Saturday.

Amy Towers

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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing. 

Jessica Evensen

Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremiumPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PremiumPICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

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Westyn Ruyter is heartbroken at not being able to find his beloved dog Bundy.

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A much-loved Irish wolfhound has vanished. Security cameras have been stolen. And an enticing $10,000 reward is on offer.

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James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

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CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

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By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

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Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

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CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

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Paul Patrick Mulligan pictured outside District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumDrunk-driver who left cyclist for dead jailed

A ‘callous’ drunk-driver hit a cyclist and left him for dead because he feared the consequences had police caught him drink-driving, a court has been told.

Hannah Cross

Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of General Secretary of the Synod, Bishop Emeritus of Gozo, was born in Qala, Malta, in the Diocese of Gozo on 20 February 1957.

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Pope frontrunner heads to Broome after Bishop sex scandal

A senior Catholic figure who was in the running to be the next Pope is heading to Broome weeks after the town’s former Bishop was jailed for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men. 

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A man has been sentenced for reckless driving.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumCeiling fixer learns fate over dangerous police pursuit

A 30-year-old ceiling fixer who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase along Wanneroo Road has been sentenced.

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A promising new Australian clinical trial could mark a major step in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and help patients stay home longer.

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A “devious and dishonest” man has been sentenced after more than 100 dogs were found living in squalor behind his home.

Aaron Samuel Baddeley was sentenced on a domestic violence related charge.

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Details of horrific violent assault by Albany man revealed

A former Albany real estate agent who attempted to force pills down his partner’s throat when she tried to leave him has avoided immediate jail, as the details of the horrific incident were told in court

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