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08/11/2025

A two-storey home has caught fire in Kalgan after a grill was accidently left on overnight.

The structure fire was reported at 6.20am on Saturday morning and was attended by Albany Career Fire and Rescue, and volunteer fire fighters from Albany, Kalgan and King River.

The blaze was extinguished just after 8.30am with a male in his 30s treated for minor burns by St John Ambulance Service.

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07/11/2025

When it comes to Western Australia's slice of the GST pie, the state government is making no apologies for ruffling the feathers of other jurisdictions.

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When it comes to Western Australia's slice of the GST pie, the state government is making no apologies for ruffling the feathers of other jurisdictions.

07/11/2025

Big news for Ravey 🛒🎉

Ravensthorpe residents will soon have access to a local supermarket again, thanks to a charity that has bought the former FoodWorks building on Morgans Street.

FoodWorks closed its doors more than six months ago, during which time local businesses have worked together to ensure residents aren’t caught short on essential items and groceries.

Earlier this week, the Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund announced it had purchased the disused building, with a view to have a supermarket up-and-running again in the first half of next year.

Chair of the Future Fund Caroline Robinson said the new shopping space will be a fantastic step forward for the community.

“It provides some certainty for [residents] with retail outlets,” Ms Robinson said.

“The reason we invest in community assets like this is because we want to see the whole of the Shire move forward and progress.”

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07/11/2025

A 24-year-old woman accused of stealing $60,000 worth of property from a go-kart club in Wagin has been charged.

Organisers were forced to cancel last weekend’s juniors event because items, including a water truck and ute, were allegedly taken.

Police searched a Wagin home yesterday and allegedly locating several items belonging to the sporting club, and also property stolen from another house in town.

The woman has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property.

She is due to appear in the Narrogin Magistrates Court on December 2.

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07/11/2025

If you know something, give the police a bell 📞

Police are investigating the theft of bells from two churches in Brookton.

The bells were taken from the front of the buildings between October 19 and October 26.

Local priest Philip Raymont said the bells had significance to the local community.

“They have been hanging there for a very long time, and people discovered they were no longer there and were shocked and wondering why they might have been stolen,” he said.

“We would be pleased to see them come back because they are part of the lives of the parishioners who have been coming to the church for decades.”
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07/11/2025

IIIIT'S SHOWTIME! 🎪🍭🎡🎆

We had an awesome time down at Albany Agricultural Show this morning with Paul Cook presenting Great Southern Breakfast and Peter Barr on WA Regional Mornings live from the show.

What's your favourite part of the show? Tell us in the comments below 👇

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07/11/2025

A short, sharp storm blanketed parts of WA with rain, hail and lightning.

Kez Macgillivray from Narndee Station in Mount Magnet witnessed the storm as it rolled in.

06/11/2025

The median house price in Albany has risen 22.2 per cent in 12 months to $698,667.

A local agent says prices are being driven up by a lack of supply.

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Queues of buyers at inspections and limited supply have caused a 22 per cent price increase in 12 months in Albany, leaving some buyers priced out of the market.

06/11/2025

A decaying whale carcass at Long Point, west of Walpole, has sparked a shark advice alert.

The carcass was reported to Parks and Wildlife Service officers at about 1.30pm this afternoon.

Authorities warn the decomposing carcass could lead to sharks coming in close to shore along that stretch of coast and are urging people to take additional caution in the area.

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06/11/2025

Several locations across the Great Southern have been identified as exposure sites for measles as the state's cases for the year reach 54.

The Department of Health confirmed a return traveller carrying the disease visited the Albany Health Campus and BodyCare Physiotherapy as well as the Boston Brewing Company in Denmark earlier this week.

A case was also traced to a public toilet on the corner of Albany Highway and the Broomehill-Kojonup Rd in Kojonup over the weekend.

Several countries around the world are experiencing Measles outbreaks.

The Department of Health is warning people travelling abroad to take precautions.

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06/11/2025

Spotted at Little Grove this week 🐙

Marine biologist Pia Markovic confirmed it was the highly-venomous blue-ringed octopus.

"The rings usually show up when they feel threatened so if you see it, a good time to think about moving away," she said.

Ms Markovic said the animals are "very common" in WA but "pretty elusive".

"They like tidal pools and reef flats, sometimes in dead shells or rocks so we should be careful when handling shells and/or bottles found on the shore or in shallow waters," she said.

"They can flash or pulse (their rings) as a danger sign! Cool little things."

Have you seen them around? Let us know in the comments below 👇

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06/11/2025

Severe weather has swept through large parts of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt, causing significant damage to crops during the critical harvest period.

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Severe weather has swept through large parts of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt, causing significant damage to crops during the critical harvest period.