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R U OK?PremiumGrief fuels R U OK? push

Having lost two close friends to suicide in six days, a local business owner is offering a safe space for anyone who — like herself — may not be OK this R U OK? Day.

Tegan Guthrie

GROWING CITYPremiumAlbany a hotspot for capital city movers, says new report

Albany is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and a hotspot for people moving from capital cities, new data has revealed.

Melissa Sheil

NATURE LAWPremiumPorongerup winery owner calls for stronger nature laws

The third-generation owner of a family-run Porongurup winery has said stronger nature laws would “remove red tape” for businesses as the Federal Parliament prepares to debate environmental law reforms.

Melissa Sheil

RURAL HOLLYWOODPremiumDumbleyung theatre to host ‘mini Oscars’ for 70th year

Dumbleyung will host its own “mini Oscars” to recognise past and present Theatre Club members spanning over seven decades.

Hannah Whitehead

Gun BuybackPremiumGun Buyback: Kimberley residents hand over 323 guns

Kimberley gun owners handed in more than 323 firearms through the WA Government’s buyback scheme - although many would have done so reluctantly according to one East Kimberley sports shooter. 

Sarah Crawford

Police investigationPremium19yo man in custody after $20,000 cash stolen from hotel

A suspect is in police custody following a late night burglary at a Geraldton accommodation resort which resulted in an estimated $20,000 in cash being stolen from a Chinese tourist’s room.

Jessica Moroney

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

From special screenings of Ice Maiden to the Great Southern Football League grand final, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

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Letter to the Editor: Save the fig trees and the gaol

Cutting down the fig trees outside the old jail is a “knee-jerk reaction to solve a problem”, writes John Robertson of Orana in a letter to the editor.

John Robertson

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Letter to the Editor: Minister responds to energy complaint

The Minister for Energy has responded to last week’s solar panel complaint with “food for thought”, writes Richard Norman of Spencer Park in a letter to the editor.

Richard Norman

CourtsPremiumNarrogin man denied bail after alleged ‘sustained’ DV

A Narrogin man accused of violently stabbing walls and a mattress in a “sustained course of conduct” against his alleged victim has been denied bail.

Georgia Campion

FootballPremiumHayden brings it home: Johnson wins 2024 JJ Clune

It was a tight race home during the Great Northern Football League’s night of nights, but Brigades big man Hayden Johnson held on to claim top honours in the 2024 JJ Clune Medal. 

Fraser Williams

WHITE WHALEPremium“Forgotten Australian story”: Dillon voyage doco screening

A documentary revealing the journey of the first crew to summit Australia’s highest peak almost 60 years ago will screen in Albany next week.

Melissa Sheil

newsPremium‘Peeling off’: Mum’s horror as baby attacked

The mother of a baby boy burned with coffee in a shocking attack by an unknown man has described her horror as his skin “peeled off”.

Hannah Moore

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWoman freed from wreckage after car and truck collide

A woman has been freed from the wreckage of a major collision with a truck with only minor injuries

Lauren Price

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumYoung farmers step up to the challenge

An impressive crowd turned out to watch the Young Farmer challenge at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days, with two age groups running for the first time.

Rebecca Turner

UPDATEDPremium‘Vile and violent’: Sunrise reporter unleashes

A reporter who became caught up in the ‘vile and violent’ anti-war protest has spoken about her experience in detail.

Hannah Moore and Blair Jackson

WHAT A YEARPremiumLower South West Football League full of action

While the Boyup Brook Roos were able to convert their minor premiership into a major grand final win, there was plenty of other action to satisfy footy lovers this Lower South West Football League season. 

Amber Lilley

Regional WAPremiumSouth West man traded stolen guns for drugs

A South West man who stole seven guns and a ute from his employer traded the firearms for drugs before sinking the car in a lake near Manjimup. 

Amber Lilley

COUNTRY FAMILIESPremiumPositive Birth Program for Bridgetown and Manjimup families

WA Country Health Service’s Warren Health Service is launching the Positive Birth Program for expectant Bridgetown and Manjimup families from mid-September.

Anjelica Smilovitis

OUTDOOR EDUCATIONPremiumPemberton and Manjimup children learn bushcraft skills

A permaculture business owner has launched an alternative outdoor learning experience for school aged children in Pemberton and Manjimup to cultivate bushcraft survival skills.

Anjelica Smilovitis

BRIDGETOWN COMMUNITYPremiumBridgetown brainstorms Community Action Plan

The Bridgetown community has been recognised for their strength and desire to involve the next generation in initiatives throughout the town. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

MORE APPLESPremiumNationwide project focusing on narrow orchard techniques

A nationwide project researching a 2D apple orchard design is underway with the Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute focusing on narrow growing techniques. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Speak upPremiumNannup family on mission to stamp out domestic violence

A Nannup family is on a mission to stamp out domestic violence by starting conversations in the community. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

COMMUNITY DRIVENPremiumNew Greenbushes Youth Prescinct now open

The Greenbushes Youth Prescinct is now open with planting day finalising the major project last month.

Anjelica Smilovitis