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Meeting may pave way for federal farm finance loans

Western Australia's s Minister for Agriculture and Food will have an opportunity to sign up to the long-awaited federal farm finance package this week.




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February election to fill Albany council spot

The City of Albany has chosen to hold an extraordinary election in February, to fill the vacancy created after the sudden resignation of the former deputy mayor.




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Albany Port Authority not ruling out record trade

The Albany Port Authority believes slow trade so far this financial year will be short-lived.





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Christmas online shoppers urged to think before they click

Consumer Protection is urging people to look beyond the price tag when shopping online this Christmas.




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Assault charge dropped against footy player

A former West Australian Football League player, charged with assaulting another player during a country match, has had the charge against him dropped in a Narrogin court.




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Rain delays Katanning saleyards work

Officials involved in the construction of Katanning's new sheep saleyards say the first sale at the facility will have to be pushed back to next autumn due to project delays.




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Albany real estate agents report tightening rental market

Real estate agents say Albany's rental market has tightened significantly in recent times.






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AFL to stage regional community camps

The AFL has announced it will hold a number of community camps in regional Western Australia next year.




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PGA says food security not an issue in criticism of planned agricultural white paper

The PGA says food security should not be the focus in the planned national review of agriculture with the country exporting surpluses every year.





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Rare coin firm customers won't get stock back until next year

The receivers of the collapsed Rare Coin Company say the return of stock, owned by customers caught up in the company's demise, will not begin until next year.




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Shark strategy: baited drum lines and killing zones near popular beaches after fatal attacks

A new strategy to reduce fatal shark attacks is being implemented with baited drum lines to be set along popular beaches in Perth and the South West. Sharks will also be caught and killed if they enter zones near those beaches because they will be considered an imminent threat. The measures follow six fatal attacks by sharks in WA in two years. Opponents say sharks deserve respect and protection.




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Tributes flow for WA's Police Officer of the Year

The Police Commissioner has paid tribute to a senior Walpole policeman as an "outstanding officer" after he won WA's Police Officer of the Year Award.







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Survey gives insight into WA's recreational fishing catch

The Department of Fisheries has released the results of a survey of WA's recreational fishing take, which has found the blue swimmer crab is the most commonly caught species.




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Public to get say on fracking guidelines

The public will soon have an opportunity to comment on new guidelines being developed for companies who want to use fracking to access gas deposits in Western Australia.




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Experts criticise shark baiting saying it will increase risks for swimmers, surfers and divers

The plan to set out bait for large sharks near popular WA beaches has been criticised over concerns it could attract them into swimming areas, but others back the move.






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McGowan labels TAFE fee increases out of control and says it will lead to skills shortages

The state Opposition Leader Mark McGowan has labelled as "out of control" fee increases for TAFE courses from next year. The Government flagged the increases months ago but the new fees were only published yesterday. Mr McGowan says the cost of a Diploma of Nursing will rise 390 per cent next year. He says the increases will result in fewer people enrolling and lead to skills shortages.




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Backyard farmer: bush tucker

This week on backyard farmer, we go in search of the best grub from the bush with the help of a local Noongar man.



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Indigenous good news storybook launched

A storybook that celebrates and shares experiences from the Goldfields, Esperance and Great Southern regions was launched on Tuesday.




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Foodbank says there has been a big increase in people seeking help in regional WA this year

The charity food provider, Foodbank, says there has been a big increase in middle class people seeking help in regional WA this holiday period.




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Regional Price Index shows cost of living in WA's north has dropped significantly

The latest survey of the cost of living in regional WA has shown a significant drop in living costs in the state's north. The State Government assesses the cost of 500 goods and services in 27 regional centres as part of the Regional Price Index every second year.




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City of Albany angered by hoax sign at site of former Esplanade Hotel

A hoax claiming the Church of Scientology was planning a nine-storey development at an iconic Albany site in WA's South Coast has infuriated local authorities.







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Thieves try to steal ATM at Albany with machinery stolen from council depot

Thieves have caused significant damage to a shopping centre while trying to steal an automatic teller machine in Albany.




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A bobcat was used to ram an ATM at an Albany shopping centre. 03/01/2014

A bobcat was used to ram an ATM at an Albany shopping centre.









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The WA Nationals say the federal government should fund efforts to attract doctors to regional areas

Nationals MP Wendy Duncan says the State Government is paying the price for the shortage of doctors in regional Western Australia. She says the Commonwealth should fund efforts to attract doctors to regional areas.






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How to be one of the 12 per cent of people who achieve their New Years' resolutions

Pledging to quit smoking, lose weight and get fit is pretty popular on New Years' Eve, so why do many people fail?




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Albany police investigating aggravated robbery

Police in Albany are investigating an aggravated burglary on Saturday afternoon.







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Shire pitches Peaceful Bay leases shake-up

The Denmark Shire is proposing a plan to replace the leases at a popular holiday spot with more traditional ownership rights.