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  1. Music AwardsPremiumOld Mervs song Everyone Will See It nominated for APRA award

  2. Albany 2026Lighting the Sound leaves lasting impressions on viewers

  3. Special electionPremiumHemley wins council seat after topping poll in five-way race

  4. RECKLESS DRIVINGPremiumAlleged excessive speeder to face reckless driving charges

  5. Block stopYachtswoman, 83, docks in Albany on journey around the block

City of Albany CEO Andrew Sharpe, Albany mayor Greg Stocks are presented the diligence in safety award by LGIS chief executive James Sheridan.

AwardsCity of Albany wins awards for wellbeing and volunteering

Staff at the City of Albany claimed a double win this month, earning two awards for its strong commitment to safety and community volunteering.

Amy Towers

Sonics overcame Denmark Magpies in the men's A-grade grand final to clinch a third straight title.

Triple treat PremiumSonics cheer as hat-trick of flags crowns unbeaten campaign

Sonics won their third premiership in a row, beating Denmark Magpies in a pulsating Albany Basketball Association’s men’s A-grade grand final on Friday night.

Claire Middleton

Christian's sister Lara Jensen.

Rail SafetyVideoPremiumRail lighting under microscope in new social media video

Families devastated by horrific rail crashes across Australia have banded together to release a video on social media calling for all governments to legislate mandatory lighting visibility standards.

Georgia Campion

Keira Yorkshire and Chaise Yorkshire.

School ballPremiumIN PICTURES: “Night in Vegas” themed school ball for MBCC

Sequins, suits and a touch of Vegas sparkle set the scene at Mt Barker Community College’s year 12 ball on February 21.

Amy Towers

Ashleigh Henderson has won a national award for her excellent customer service.

Award honour Care specialist wins Australia-wide Isuzu service award

A customer servicewoman has taken out the national gong for the “above and beyond” dedication she displays at her Albany workplace. 

Amy Towers

David Arthur accepts his men's A-grade season MVP award from ABA president Tim Turnbull.

Season awards PremiumArthur family earn awards galore in end-of-season jamboree

Danielle Carne, of Denmark Magpies, and David Arthur, of Sonics, were named the season MVPs for 2025-26 by the Albany Basketball Association.

Claire Middleton

The 4km Albany Harbour Swim goes from the Princess Royal Sailing Club to the Anzac Peace Park.

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

From the Easter Arts Festival to the Albany Harbour Swim, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Volleyball player Ryan Slater was the 2025 Wellington and Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year.

Sport awardsPremiumPremiumNominations extended for Albany’s prestigious sports awards

The timeframe for nominations for Albany’s most prestigious sporting awards has been extended to drive more applications for the annual extravaganza.

Damien Lyndon Woods was sentenced in Albany Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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PremiumAlbany man jailed for driving deliberately at police car

An Albany man who drove recklessly through suburban streets, including directly at officers inside a police car, and persistently abused his partner, has been jailed this week. 

Albany Pickleball Club members at the session run by Jayne de Silva.

Pickleball session PremiumVisiting coach has beginners and club players in a pickle

Dozens of pickleball players descended on Albany’s Leisure and Aquatic Centre for free training sessions run by guest coach Jayne de Silva, a former Australian champion.

Claire Middleton

Boddington football Lewis Gillespie was charged with indecent acts in public.

COURTPremiumBoddington footballer sentenced for indecent pub exposure

Another Boddington Football Club player has faced court on an indecent exposure charge from an incident at the local pub last year. 

Hannah Whitehead

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Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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Bombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Sarah Crawford

The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

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“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

Sarah Crawford

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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PremiumBombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Regional News

Shocking footage has emerged of a driver being rescued from fast-moving floodwaters in the early hours of the morning after taking refuge on a tree stump in WA’s Gascoyne region. 

Disaster and EmergencyVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Dramatic moment driver rescued from rapid floodwaters

Footage has emerged of a driver being rescued from fast-moving floodwaters in the early hours of the morning after taking refuge on a tree stump in WA’s Gascoyne region. 

Jessica Evensen

Ride for Youth crew pose with Australind Senior High School students before heading north.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumRide for Youth addresses mental health in Australind

Ride for Youth made its final stop in the South West on Friday March 27, sparking conversations around mental health in a gruelling 700km bike ride. 

Will Corbett

Lorraine Carlson and Jaysen Miguel launch Lamorna.

LOCAL STORIESPremiumLamorna launched at King Cottage Museum

Bunbury Author Lorraine Carlson officially launched ‘Lamorna’, a book which tells the history of those who lived in what is now the King Cottage Museum.

Will Corbett

Australian red meat producers are left fuming after lacklustre FTA outcomes.

RED MEAT PremiumPremiumLamb and goat deal lacks while wine wins

Red meat producers across the country have been left reeling after details from the Australia-European Union free trade agreement left much to be desired. 

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Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumTeenager in custody on 40 charges

A teenager has been remanded in custody for three weeks after a bail plan was unable to be put to the court when he appeared on 40 charges.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group chief executive Kim Eckert, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor Kirsty Dellar and deputy mayor Terrence Winner with the new Tidy Towns bench seat at Karlkurla Bushland Park.

Recognition Park bench gifted in recognition of nature playground

A colourful new park bench looking over Karlkurla Nature Playground has been gifted to the community in recognition of the project being a strong contender in the recent Tidy Towns awards.

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

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Lifeline WA CEO Lorna MacGregor and RioTinto Chief Executive Matthew Holcz.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumLifeline given vital $1.8m boost as cost of living cuts deep

Lifeline WA is preparing for an influx in demands from Australians facing a cost of living crisis in their own households.

Harriet Flinn

The West Australian will not be published on Good Friday. 

WA NewsNo paper on Good Friday

The West Australian will not be published on Good Friday. 

West Aussie motorists preparing to fill up ahead of the Easter long weekend can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices are finally set to go down on Thursday. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWest Aussies breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices fall

West Aussie motorists preparing to fill up ahead of the Easter long weekend can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices finally go down on Thursday. 

The Federal government has dropped the fuel excise. Pictured is Atlas Ascot. Justin Benson-Cooper

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWest Aussies say the tiny price drop in fuel is not enough

West Aussie motorists have been offered a marginal reprieve at the bowser today as petrol prices retreated from record highs for the first time in weeks.

It’s the technical state of emergency when you don’t want to admit it’s an. . . emergency, says Jessica Page, as the WA government declares a state of emergency on WA’s fuel supply. Pictured: Roger Cook.

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CommentsIf quacks like a duck: The WA fuel crisis is an emergency

It’s the technical state of emergency when you don’t want to admit it’s an. . . emergency, says Jessica Page, as the WA government declares a state of emergency on WA’s fuel supply.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a pre-recorded address to the nation in his office at Parliament House, Canberra, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING MICK TSIKAS

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumWA backs fuel rationing as Albo warns pain in ‘months ahead’

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to go about their business as normal but warned that ‘the months ahead may not be easy’ in a national address designed to reassure, but lacking policy announcements.

Katina Curtis