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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as he visits Newearth Constructions to meet its owner and talk about small and medium size businesses. Richard Dobson / Newswire

Federal PoliticsPremiumDutton pledges $6m for ‘online safety’

The Coalition has reaffirmed its support for a social media ban for kids under 16 in a new policy announcement which will see millions poured into online safety.

Sarah Keoghan

Scott Yung has been tasked with winning back the former blue-ribbon seat of Bennelong. Supplied

newsPremiumEx-PM backs in embattled candidate

Former prime minister John Howard has thrown his weight behind the Liberal candidate tasked with winning back a critical blue-ribbon seat.

Jessica Wang

Jade Lattimore is principal and senior lawyer at Greenstone Legal.

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EPAs and EPGs — essential legal safeguards or elder abuse?

“Unfortunately, these legal instruments — designed to protect — can sometimes be manipulated and misused, leading to elder abuse, particularly financial exploitation,” writes Albany-based lawyer Jade Lattimore.

Jade Lattimore

X jumps on healthcare and financial stocks. Photo: Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

MarketsPremiumASX rises on renewed tariff hopes

Major healthcare stocks and the big four banks drive the market into the green on a relatively subdued day of trading.

Cameron Micallef

Fox on the Run team captain Peter Battersby, Isaac Battersby, Ben Percival and Luke Scriven with their trophy on March 29.

fox cullPremiumLocal team high score in annual Katanning fox shoot

A group of Katanning men have come home winners, culling more than 20 foxes at this year’s Red Card fox shoot. 

Jacki Elezovich

The cast. Back row: Josh Pomykala (stage manager), Ilario Da Silva (director), Joan Armstrong, Jacqui Early, Sharna Odlin, Vicki Chadwick (lights and sound), Barbara Fletcher (prompt). Front row: Trevor Williams, Geoff Page (director), Deb Broad, Louise Cameron, Regina Razumovskaya.

High dramaPremiumHardcase Hotel a sell-out success at the Thornton Theatre

The Narrogin Repertory Club sold out the last four nights of its first production of the 2025 season at the town’s Thornton Theatre.

Claire Middleton

Nationals candidate for O’Connor Heidi Tempra believes infrastructure is a key issue in the electorate.

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025PremiumTeacher Heidi Tempra says infrastructure key for O’Connor

In the third of our series on the Federal election candidates for O’Connor, the Albany Advertiser sits down with the Nationals candidate.

Claire Middleton

Police were called to a home on Rowley Street and Kwernt Lane in Albany at 7.36am.

Courts & JusticePremiumTwo charged with eight offences after Albany police chase

Albany police have charged two people for their alleged roles in an aggravated robbery and home burglary, accusing them of leading police on a chase through Albany in a stolen car.

Melissa Sheil

Revo Australind welcomed an influx of members when it opened on Tuesday morning. 

‘I’m just competitive’VideoCommentsWA gym junkies line up from 4am for new regional Revo venue

Doors opening at 7am didn’t stop these fitness fanatics from lining up early.

Sofia Fimognari

Kayne Michael Dixon, 38, appeared in Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday.

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Man avoids jail for buying $5300 of fuel on company cards

A man who used company fuel cards to buy more than $5000 of fuel for private vehicles — including a 1000-litre boat — has been served a community-based order.

Melissa Sheil

Louis and Oli Leimbach of Lime Cordiale.

Kimberley DebutPremiumLime Cordiale joins Thelma Plum at Ord Valley Muster

On their first trip to the North West indie pop due Lime Cordiale will not only be packing the tunes for their debut performance at the Kimberley Moon Experience - they will also be bringing their fishing rods.

Sarah Crawford

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese have called out Russia's reported attempt to move into the Asia/Pacific region. NewsWire

ElectionPremiumRussia’s huge move against Australia

A shock move by Russia has renewed the election battle on national security, with Peter Dutton attacking the Albanese government’s handling of the issue.

Sarah Keoghan and Nathan Schmidt

Australian car renters have been impacted by a cyber extortion operation by major cybercriminal organisation.

NEWSPremiumAussies’ data, including passports compromised

It has been confirmed that Aussies’ data, including passports, may be compromised if they have rented a car from this major company, even once.

Summer Liu

A Perth man pleaded not guilty to two alleged arson charges relating to fires in Coogee and Bibra Lake late last year.

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Arsonist admits to lighting fire for “cultural” reasons

A Perth man who admitted to lighting three fires has pleaded not guilty to two of them on the basis that he thought no one was around and he was doing it for “cultural” reasons.

Jacki Elezovich

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NEWSPremiumRBA reveals why it kept rates on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed why it poured cold water over back-to-back rate cuts for mortgage holders.

Cameron Micallef

Albany police chased a vehicle allegedly stolen from a property on Rowley Street and Kwernt Lane on Tuesday morning, following it as it attempted to escape pursuit by driving the wrong way through the big roundabout.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Arrests after wild wrong-way stolen car police chase

Albany officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt. Carlos Correia said police had taken several suspects into custody, and a man and woman were assisting with their inquiries.

Melissa Sheil

Star Entertainment reveals $302m black hole. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

MarketsPremiumStar reveals massive financial loss

Star Entertainment Group has finally announced its half yearly results, revealing the challenge for the new business owners

Cameron Micallef

A Katanning man who resisted police after they mistakenly arrested him after confusing a TV remote for a weapon has been fined.

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Fine for WA man after police mistake TV remote for weapon

A Katanning man resisted arrest after police confused a TV remote for a weapon.

Melissa Sheil

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Federal PoliticsPremiumDutton to open bank of mum and dad to kids

The Opposition Leader says the Coalition housing policy is about supporting all young people into the housing market, as he said he would help his own three kids.

Sarah Keoghan and Blair Jackson

Australians are spending less money at Taco Bell, its parent company cites. NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

NEWSPremiumPopular fast food chain on chopping block

The future of a popular fast food restaurant in Australia is now uncertain, after its operator confirmed it will sell off the chain.

Cameron Micallef

Vincent Albert Knight, 35, appeared via video link from Albany Regional Prison in Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday.

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Driver who mowed down stranger on path put behind bars

The 35-year-old WA man mowed down the stranger with his car in a case of mistaken identity as part of a ‘drug-induced rampage’.

Melissa Sheil

Liberal Party drop a diss track on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor.

NewsPremiumLibs drop bizarre attack on Labor

The Liberal Party have dropped diss tracks targeting the prime minister and Labor during the election campaign.

Emma Kirk

Bunbury Court.

CrimePremiumMan tells court it was ‘ridiculous’ he was kept in custody

‘All I’ve done is push someone over and I’ve done three months jail.’

Sofia Fimognari

Acacia the Wallaby at Bunbury Wildlife Park.

Grandfamilies DayPremiumChildren and older adults to connect at Bunbury Widlife Park

Young children and older adults will have an oppurtunity to connect and foster an intergenerational relationship at Grandfamilies Day at Bunbury Wildlife Park on Wednesday April 16.

Ezra Kaye