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    Perth man charged with murder after fatal Pilbara assault

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BIKE PARKPremiumCouncillor proposes bike park as ‘community priority’

A councillor who requested the City of Karratha to invest $100,000 in the preliminary investigations of developing a bike park has had their alternate recommendation passed.

Madelin Hayes

MiningCommentsPremiumHenderson goes Christmas shopping with $1.1m buy

The chief executive of Pilbara Minerals has made a big pre-Christmas splurge, spending more than $1 million buying up his company’s stock.

Adrian Rauso

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Gas hub’s fate now in the hands of Plibersek

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek will have 30 business days to make a call on the future of the Karratha Gas Plant after a crucial State Government approval finally arrived.

Matt Mckenzie

COVID-19 COMISSIONPremiumCouncil says no to COVID-19 royal commission advocacy piece

A proposal for the City of Karratha to advocate for a royal commission into Australia’s COVID-19 response has been denied after a motion was passed that it was not within local council jurisdiction. 

Madelin Hayes

MEALS FOR KIDSPremium1800 meals prepped for youth centre through Volunteering WA

The Yaandina Youth Centre kitchen was humming with busy cooks chopping, crumbing and baking earlier this week for Volunteering WA’s final corporate volunteer day of the year. 

Madelin Hayes

MiningPremiumBHP miners back to work after Pilbara evacuation

Heavy rain in the Pilbara forced BHP to evacuate personnel and pause production at a major mining hub at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan and Adrian Rauso

SportPremiumPremiumKarratha teen shines at Olympic Change-Maker National Summit

A Karratha Senior High School student has proudly represented the Pilbara on the national stage, joining 27 other young leaders at the prestigious Australian Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.

Regional WAPremiumPremium Pilbara youth empowered through UN Young Citizens Project

More than 200 young people across the Pilbara have taken part in a week-long program that aims to inspire students to become active citizens in their communities while honing skills.

16 DAYS IN WAPremiumPremium16 Days in WA: Karratha wellness and safety event

Community service workers and health professionals across the Pilbara mustered together this week in support of women’s wellness and safety. 

Road safetyPremiumNew campaign targets drink-driving ahead of festive season

The State Government has launched a new road safety campaign targeting drink-driving as the Pilbara prepares for the busy festive season.

Katya Minns

COUNTRY MUSICPremiumJimmy McGrath set for prestigious music course

Those who frequent a gig or two in Exmouth will know of Jimmy McGrath, a singer-songwriter whose music reflects his time spent in remote corners of the Outback.

Madelin Hayes

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Perth’s youth homeless service in desperate need of funding

Perth faces a youth homelessness crisis, with calls to fund four new Foyers. Current services are overwhelmed, impacting lives daily.

Kim Macdonald

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Sheep farmers livid as Feds spend $1.9m on transition ads

Nearly $1.9 million from Labor’s $139.7m package to help sheep farmers transition away from live exports has been spent on a new advertising campaign, sparking outrage among industry leaders.

Olivia Ford

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Ex-Love Island star behind Kings Park ‘verbal assault’

A man accused of calling a Jewish woman a ‘child killer’ in Kings Park has been revealed as a former Love Island star and promising rugby league player.

Caleb Runciman

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‘Be warned’: WA miner to probe bombshell kickback claims

SPECIAL REPORT: A Chinese miner says it has brought in lawyers to examine allegations some of its employees are extracting side payments from WA businesses.

Adrian Rauso

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HealthCommentsNew family given Christmas miracle of taking their baby home

Finally getting to take their baby home from Perth Children’s Hospital feels like a Christmas miracle for first-time parents Taea Pepere and Azire Dhue. 

Claire Sadler

PerthPremium‘Child killer’: Woman cops anti-Semitic abuse at Kings Park

An American tourist has been subjected to vile anti-Semitic abuse and called a ‘child killer’ in broad daylight at Kings Park.

Jessica Evensen

HealthCommentsCommentsScrubs designed by Perth artist bring Christmas cheer

New Christmas scrubs worn by volunteers at Perth Children’s Hospital are hoping to bring a little more joy to children that have to go in for surgery over the festive season. 

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth triathlete faces uncertain future after horror crash

An Ironman athlete faces the scary truth that he may never walk again, let alone hop back on his bike.

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Cops to probe suspicious house fire in Perth’s northeast

It is understood the house was completely engulfed with flames when they arrived just after 8am.

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Federal PoliticsPremiumEx-MLC says he’s the ‘mongrel’ WA needs in the Senate

Former State politician Paul Brown says his “mongrel” attitude is a trait voters in WA are seeking, as he tries his hand at Federal politics at the upcoming election.

Matthew Paddick

Festive seasonPremiumChristmas and New Year’s Eve events in the City of Busselton

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, and there are plenty of events for those still looking to celebrate either occasion in the Busselton area.

Daniel Hocking

Industrial actionPremiumQube workers stop work for better pay and conditions

Local employees of Australia’s largest logistics provider have taken a day of strike action in Geraldton as they fight for better pay and conditions.

Matthew Paddick

Police messagePremiumPremiumOIC pleads for community to be responsible for youth on Xmas

As we come together to celebrate the joy and spirit of the holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the community we proudly serve.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth triathlete faces uncertain future after horror crash

An Ironman athlete faces the scary truth that he may never walk again, let alone hop back on his bike.

READER PICSThis week’s best pictures from Albany Advertiser readers

From a bird’s view of Shelley Beach to Christmas-themed native blooms, here are the best pics from our readers this week.

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CNBC newsCommentsUS Fed cuts rates but signals fewer reductions to come

The Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third-consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in coming years. 

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsNissan surges 22pc after reports on potential Honda merger

Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda Motor.

April Roach

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumCocoa prices climb to new record high

The price of chocolate’s key ingredient has skyrocketed this year, prompting analysts to issue fresh warnings about extreme price volatility.

Sam Meredith

MoneyBitcoin climbs to $US105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

News that US president-elect Donald Trump plans to go ahead with a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has sent the cryptocurrency surging in value.

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EnvironmentPremiumAussies on high alert for Black Summer 2.0

Millions are being urged to prepare for another possible brutal few weeks of bushfires as communities mark five years since the Black Summer tragedy.

Aisling Brennan

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‘WA’s Sydney Opera House’: Aboriginal Cultural Centre delay

The opening of WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been pushed back by at least a year.

Jake Dietsch

BUSINESSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAward-winning WA brewer’s plea over crippling Aussie beer tax

Aussie brewers are calling on the government to follow their UK counterparts and slash a controversial tax they say is crippling the industry.

Road deathsPremiumPremiumNo respite in road deaths, another person killed in crash

A 21-year-old man is the latest person to die on WA roads, with another family mourning the loss of a loved one this Christmas.

CrimePremiumPremiumPolice search bush for evidence after man killed in brawl

Police are combing the roadside in a Perth coastal suburb in connection with an ongoing investigation into a serious brawl that resulted in a man’s death.

NEWSHorror forecast for Boxing Day Test

Cricket fans have been warned of a potentially record breaking forecast on the annual Boxing Day Test.

Clareese Packer