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

From a whiskey afternoon to a kids’ puppet show, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

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Capel ratesPremiumSAT make call on Capel shire rates formatting issue

Capel shire’s bid to quash its own rates over an “administrative error” has been heard by the State Administrative Tribunal, with the body’s judgement paving the way for the next steps on the issue.

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Construction beginsPremiumDalyellup Youth Centre construction officially begins

Touted to be the “jewel in the crown” of the region, construction for the Dalyellup Multipurpose Community and Youth Centre officially began on Thursday as cost concerns continue to loom over the project.

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Gnome-a-geddonPremiumGnomesville residents swept away in floods

The tiny residents of Gnomesville suffered through some wild weather last week, with many becoming displaced due to minor flooding.

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Summer eventsPremiumSix-figure sum goes to South West organisations for events

Four South West organisations will share in $118,000 worth of grants to put on events for the region this summer.

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Busselton Fishing PremiumInjured bird retrieval sparks plea to jetty fishers

Busselton Jetty fishers are being told to clean up their act after a marine conservationist couple found a bird tangled in fishing wire at the beach while on holiday in the town.

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Regional artsPremiumPremiumSouth West organisations named in regional arts grants

Several South West organisations have been named among recipients of $250,000 worth of Federal regional arts grants.

Collie transitionPremiumPremiumFederal MP confident Collie in the right spot for transition

Collie is a prime location to invest in green steel manufacturing to build renewable projects, a Federal Labor MP has said.

Saltwater costsPremiumPremiumCost increase of theatre could lead to rate rise

A number of design “oversights” in Busselton’s new performing arts centre have led to a $7 million budget blowout and will “inevitably” lead to a rise in rates next year, Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin has said.

Firearm reformPremiumNats and Libs agree to disagree on firearm reform

After a month which saw the opposition alliance’s relationship reach breaking point, both leaders insist they are focused on unseating the Labor Government, but cracks remain in their firearm law stances.

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Probe of CityPremiumWorkSafe complaint made against City of Bunbury

The City of Bunbury is the subject of a WorkSafe complaint, the watchdog has confirmed, but the city is standing firm that no complaint has been made by an employee.

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Toodyay farmer’s case raises fears for landholders’ rights

Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox faces trial for alleged Aboriginal Heritage Act breach, causing stress and impacting his health amidst uncertainty.

Rebecca Le May

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Story of Spinifex resilience on display at WA Museum

The Sunday Times had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru, the latest exhibition being put together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Hannah Cross

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Gilly’s greatest Test - and the drama behind the magic

Adam Gilchrist recalls the pressure and magic behind his famous 57-ball Test century in Perth in 2006

Glen Quartermain

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Are teachers using AI to write your child’s school report?

WA teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence for end-of-year school reports despite blanket bans on the practice in other States.

Laura Newell

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DevelopmentCommentsPremiumNew evidence throws spanner in works for Subi shopfronts

Evidence that pointed to a row of heritage shopfronts in Subiaco as being a significant risk to public safety was found to be ‘shifting sands’ as new engineering evidence into the site was revealed.

Harriet Flinn

CrimePremiumMan charged over blaze on Beaufort Street

An Armadale man has been charged after allegedly starting a fire on Beaufort Street in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Regional WACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSetback for WA highway just weeks out from opening date

With less than two weeks until the scheduled opening of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, Main Roads has been re-sealing about 20km worth of lanes due to wet weather.

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PremiumWA rape victims waiting hours for support in soiled clothes

WA rape victims are being forced to wait in bloodied and soiled clothes, sometimes for more than a day, to see specialist forensic doctors and support services, a new review has revealed.

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PremiumCorporate lawyer confesses to more vile child sex crimes

A former top lawyer for construction giant BGC who has already admitted child sexual abuse and drug offences has pleaded guilty from behind bars to a fresh swathe of abhorrent crimes.

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Supporting VeteransCommentsPremiumNew WA hospital program to comfort veterans waiting for care

An army veteran has taken a step forward in providing aid for fellow veterans in the South West by providing calming kits to combat post-traumatic stress disorder while waiting for medical care. 

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Crime & courtsPremiumWoman accused of running over partner after argument

A woman from a coastal town in the Mid West has been granted bail over allegations that she ran over her partner following an argument.

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Youth crimePremiumYouth crime out-of-control: local MP

North West Central MP Merome Beard has reiterated calls for a youth safe night house after eight gophers belonging to an aged care facility in Carnarvon were damaged.

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Kalgoorlie CourtPremiumPremiumMining worker has ‘no memory’ of obscene gestures at cops

A mining shift worker has told a court he had no memory of the afternoon he was ejected from two Kalgoorlie-Boulder pubs, swore at police and directed obscene gestures at them.

Tourism potentialPremiumPremiumPrime parcel of Jurien Bay land up for sale

A swathe of exclusive land in the heart of Jurien Bay is now on the market, with the State Government calling for expressions of interest in snapping up the development opportunity.

‘Gratitude and sadness’PremiumPremiumMeekatharra CEO resigns after cancer diagnosis

Shire of Meekatharra chief executive Kelvin Matthews has resigned following a cancer diagnosis, with the council looking to recruit a new CEO early next year.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

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CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

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HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

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newsPremiumAlbo’s $21m bid to create 400 new jobs

The Prime Minister will make the announcement during his 24th visit to Western Australia, with the state crucial to Labor’s hopes at the next election.

Jessica Wang

CrimePremiumFamily’s plea: ‘Don’t let her death be in vain’

The partner of an alleged domestic violence murder victim says the ‘justice system ... failed her every time’.

Caleb Runciman

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CommentsAlbanese’s $1.5 million promise to save Sculpture by the Sea

Anthony Albanese is swooping into WA with a cheque to revive the Sculpture by the Sea for its 20th anniversary as he arrives for a three-day visit to Perth.

NewsPremiumPremiumMan killed in horror building site accident

A man has died and another has been seriously injured after it’s thought a wall collapsed on them at a building site in a Perth suburb.

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PremiumMan fighting for life after suburban ‘road rage attack’

A man has been critically injured after a suspected road rage incident near a pub in Perth’s northern suburbs.

WA NEWS PremiumChef ‘remorseful’ for joking about deterring rough sleepers

A Perth chef who bragged about ‘getting the hose out’ to stop homeless people from sleeping in front of hospitality venues says he is ‘deeply remorseful’ for his comments. 

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