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Thursday, 15 April 2021

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Cyclone SerojaCommentsPremiumWatering down asbestos fears in Kalbarri

Close to 300L of a chemical bonding and sealing agent has been offloaded in the cyclone-smashed town as fears grow over the mountains of asbestos strewn across the area.

Sarah Steger

Crime spreePremiumBurglaries spike following cyclone Seroja

More than 30 people have been arrested this week, but the district’s top cop says there has not been any looting.

Elise Van Aken & Kate Campbell

AUDCPremium‘Village’ adds final touch

Final designs for the world’s biggest natural marine observatory at the end of the Busselton Jetty were revealed last night.

Catherine Massey

Shed talkShear hard work goes on display for all

It was once said Australia rode on the sheep’s back — but no one ever said shearing was easy.

Campbell Williamson

EnvironmentAust can 'eat cake' on net zero: Finkel

Former chief scientist Alan Finkel says Australia must get to net zero emissions as soon as possible, laying down a pathway to reach the target by 2050.

Callum Godde

Buzz cutPremiumShed load of great images

Shearing has profoundly shaped Australia, but how much do you know about the shearers that make up today’s industry?

Campbell Williamson

Coronavirus crisisPremiumCaptain of ship off Pilbara coast infected with COVID

The captain of a bulk carrier off the Pilbara coast has become the second person on the ship to be infected with COVID-19.

Peter Law

Maximum securityPremiumWhy notorious bikie Mercanti was back at Casuarina

He has spent years behind its walls and today WA’s most infamous bikie Troy Mercanti was back at Casuarina Prison — but for a different reason.

Brianna Dugan

Shutting-up shopPremiumWhat’s in store for Narrogin Target

Wesfarmers’ decision to close the Target Country in Narrogin was a blow to the community. Now, questions linger as to who replaces it.

Campbell Williamson

HealthNSW woman dies of blood clots after jab

A NSW woman has died from blood clots, after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, according to media reports.

Tiffanie Turnbull

QLD NewsPremiumPalaszczuk cleared in private email saga

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been cleared of wrongdoing in an integrity ruling over her private email use.

Jessica Marszalek, Domanii Cameron

Going greenDenmark council stands up for the trees

The Shire of Denmark will protect native bushland by supporting the WA Forest Alliance.

Campbell Williamson

Behind barsPremiumJail for tap-and-go blitz across the region

A “prolific” shoplifter who went on a tap-and-go spending spree in Wagin, Narrogin and Pingelly has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars and ordered to pay more than $2500.

Sarah Makse

CrimePremiumHave ALP powerbrokers traded chopsticks for chops?

Historically, Labor power players have brokered deals over special fried rice and some sweet-and-sour pork, but now they have a new spot for discussing meaty matters.

James Morrow, Mark Morri and Anna Caldwell

QLD NewsPremiumPolice officer charged with stalking

A 46-year-old police officer from the Southern Region has been charged with two counts of stalking.

Rachael Rosel

CHRONIC SHORTAGEPremium‘Train wreck’: Hospitality industry in dry season staff crisis

Tourism and hospitality operators are begging for workers, with one body predicting the industry needs to fill 7000 vacant jobs before a bumper dry season.

THOMAS MORGAN

Medal haulPremiumSwimming trio shine with State medal haul

Albany Swim Club member Emmanuel Sandino returned with three gold medals from the 2021 Masters Swimming WA Short Course State Championships in Mandurah last month

Taj Stubber

Devastating tollPremiumCyclone damage bill could reach $200m

The cost of Cyclone Seroja has been estimated to be as much as $200 million after authorities counted 660 damaged properties in the Mid West, including dozens of unlivable homes.

Peter Law & Sarah Steger

Relaunch festivalPlay reveals untold stories of Albany’s hall of history

Albany Town Hall’s surprising history will be revealed in a short, comedic play set to be brought to the stage by Chinjannup, a newly formed group of young Noongar performers.

Sarah Makse

NEW CARSPremiumToyota’s road-going rally weapon reviewed

The new GR Yaris Rallye stands with some of the most sensational affordable performance cars ever built.

David McCowen

‘Live-distance’ child abusePremiumAlleged WA creep ‘paid to watch kids be abused’: Cops

A Mid West man accused of paying to see children being abused live on camera from his Geraldton home is behind bars, charged with almost 70 child abuse offences.

BushfiresMacron views Notre Dame repair work

French President Emmanuel Macron has inspected work to restore Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris two years after flames ripped through the building.

AAP

CustodyPremiumQld only state where public drunkenness still a crime

Key recommendation of a royal commission from 30 years ago around the issue of public drunkenness changed in all states except one.

James Hall

WAFL gamePremiumWAFL hero back home for Pingelly blockbuster

Pingelly’s Tom Blechynden says it will be a boyhood dream to run out on his home ground in a WAFL premiership season match with South Fremantle this Saturday

Taj Stubber

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