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  1. Cold CaseDo you recognise this car? Police appealing for public help

  2. XMAS MARKETIN PICTURES: Biggest NGN Art Group Xmas Market sparks fun

  3. TOURISM PLANSPremiumNext decade of Great Southern tourism hopes revealed

  4. Record breaking tonLiam Want blasts record-breaking ton in final T20 round

  5. Behavioural ChangePremium$3.1 million program to fight regional DV to launch in 2025

Coastal concernPremiumWA Nationals to have marine park inquiry

The WA Nationals will go back to the drawing board on the South Coast Marine Park and undertake a special inquiry into the selection of all new marine parks in the State, if elected to government next March.

Neil Watkinson

FEED THE WORLDPremiumKojonup Feeds to almost double capacity with mill expansion

A premiere stock feed business in the heart of the Great Southern will soon be able to increase its capacity to supply bulk grain pellets across the region as recipients of a State Government grant.

Melissa Sheil

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World record shearer faces blanket ban from WA’s pubs

A world record-holding shearer faces a Statewide pub ban after allegedly breaking his partner’s nose during an argument at a Wheatbelt hotel.

Hannah Whitehead

BROOMEHILL BUSHFIREPremiumBroomehill bushfire: Authorities confirm blaze an accident

Authorities have confirmed a blaze that destroyed 220ha of land in Broomehill last week was accidental amid reports the fire was sparked by bicycles dragging along the road. 

Hannah Whitehead

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Narrogin man jailed for string of domestic violence assaults

A Narrogin man who repeatedly assaulted his partner — including punching her when she asked him to stop eating her children’s snacks — and “persistently” asked her to drop a restraining order has been jailed.

Melissa Sheil

CourtPremiumAlbany man jailed for pulling gun in drug sale gone wrong

An Albany man who pulled a fake gun on a woman who refused to sell him drugs in exchange for a firearm has been jailed.

Georgia Campion

Cricket cornerPremiumPremiumDash belts Country XI ton, Koji Want more, Robbo races clock

The Advertiser takes a look at cricket stories from around the Great Southern and Upper Great Southern regions as the summer of cricket heats up in 2024-25.

Cold CaseDo you recognise this car? Police appealing for public help

WA Police cold case investigators are seeking public assistance in the whereabouts of a 1970s Holden sedan that was last registered in the Great Southern in 2003.

XMAS MARKETIN PICTURES: Biggest NGN Art Group Xmas Market sparks fun

Narrogin and neighbouring community members enjoyed the biggest NGN Art Group Annual Xmas Market to date, with more than 40 stalls in the Old Courthouse Museum grounds and surrounding carpark area on Saturday.

TOURISM PLANSPremiumNext decade of Great Southern tourism hopes revealed

Hopes for the next decade of Great Southern tourism have been unveiled in new strategy documents, detailing what proposed upgrades and goals are in store for the region in the coming years.

Melissa Sheil

Record breaking tonLiam Want blasts record-breaking ton in final T20 round

Kojonup captain and Southern Smash draftee Liam Want went ballistic on Saturday blasting the fastest century in Great Southern Cricket Association history.

Harry Grigson

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Free museum entry part of $1m plan to get kids out and about

Museums across WA will be free this summer, as Premier Roger Cook urges families burdened by the cost-of-living crisis to get out and socialise over the school holidays. 

Dylan Caporn

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Round the clock senior support for WA’s frontline DV police

Frontline police can now call a senior officer at any time of the day or night for real time advice on how to how to deal with family and domestic violence incidents.

Shannon Hampton

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WA school students learn Latin in ‘transformational’ program

Latin has not been taught in schools for many years — but the ancient language underpins an innovative spelling program being rolled out to primary schools across the country next year.

Bethany Hiatt

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WA confectioners just nuts about Swan Valley neighbour

WA confectionery retailer Mondo Nougat has acquired Morish Nuts after spending the past 12 years co-located at a Swan Valley address.

Cheyanne Enciso

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Federal politicsCommentsPremiumBold universal childcare plan on Labor’s election cards

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a bold announcement on childcare policy to kick off Labor’s re-election campaign built around universal access and enabling more parents to work.

Katina Curtis

CrimePremiumRiot squad called to ‘worst’ Rottnest junior leavers’ mayhem

Police have lashed irresponsible mums and dads for failing to parent their own children after 400 unsupervised teens ran amok on Rottnest Island, assaulting holiday makers and pelting officers with bottles.

Bethany Hiatt

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumRoad worker seriously injured after being hit by truck

A road worker has been seriously injured after he was hit by a truck in Wattle Grove.

MiningPremiumPremium‘We lost a legend’: Tributes for driller killed in remote WA

Friends and family have paid tribute to a fun-loving 29-year-old who died last week at a mining project in the northern Goldfields.

HOUSING CRISIS SOLUTIONSPremiumPremiumHousing crisis: Denmark adopts new tiny home policy

Tiny homes will soon be wheeled onto Denmark properties in a move to address the region’s housing crisis, making it one of the first local governments to do so since Statewide regulations changed in September.

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SplashdownCommentsSpaceX boffins in WA to salvage rocket debris off Gascoyne

Remnants from a SpaceX rocket launched from Texas have been salvaged off Exmouth.

Clubbing nightsPremiumManjimup live entertainment venue to host club nights

Manjimup live entertainment venue Gatsbys Skyline opened up their first Cocktail Club night on November 29, with the clubbing event expected to be a fortnightly fixture. 

Daniel Hocking

Heritage unveiledPremiumKalbarri Skywalk cafe owner proud to share family heritage

The owner-operator of a cafe at a popular tourism destination in Kalbarri has spoken out about his family ties to the area, and his strong spiritual connection to Country.

Jessica Moroney

Reef safetyPremiumPremiumAbalone fishers urged to take caution at unpatrolled reef

It will be a wet and rocky weekend for Mid West divers when the abalone season opens south of Greenough for the first time in 13 years, with divers urged to exercise caution along the coastline.

New base stationPremiumPremiumEsperance farming community to get improved mobile coverage

Mobile and internet coverage in North Cascade, north-west of Esperance, will improve with the installation of a new macro cell base station.

Inclusive tourismPremiumPremiumAccessible Warren-Blackwood tourism itineraries launched

The Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils unveiled its Accessible Tourism Itineraries at the Manjimup Power Up Museum on December 3, coinciding with International Day of People With Disability.

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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.

Jessica Golden

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.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

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.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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Courts & JusticePremiumWhy bizarre Perth ‘torture plot’ trial unravelled

The trial of three men accused of plotting to cut off a man’s hand and tongue for cash has taken an unusual turn.

Emily Moulton

WeatherCommentsStorm brews as WA swelters through sizzling start to summer

Summer in Perth is off to a stifling start as the State swelters through its first 40-degree day in months, but severe weather could be on the way.

Chloe Maher

CourtPremiumPremiumWoman stabbed to death on suburban street

An alleged killer has pleaded not guilty on grounds of insanity over the death of a young woman who was brutally murdered on a suburban street.

MiningPremiumPremiumClass action to highlight vile treatment of women on mines

FIFO workers who experienced predatory behaviour in the industry will be able to take part in what is expected to be a multi-million-dollar action.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan denies murdering sex worker at Ascot hotel

A man accused of murdering a sex worker at a Perth hotel then drugging, raping and stealing cash from another woman a month later has pleaded not guilty to the shocking crimes.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan accused of stabbing young woman pleads not guilty

A man accused of stabbing Mauwa Kizenga as she walked to a relatives’ house has pleaded not guilty to her murder by reason of insanity.

Emily Moulton