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Prison 'infested' with snakes and rats and inmates suffer heat rash, report finds

Prison 'infested' with snakes and rats and inmates suffer heat rash, report finds

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News — A prison in Western Australia's north-west has been described as having cells "infested" with snakes and rats, while inmates sweat it out in temperatures above 33 degrees Celsius at night.

'We're all in shock': Konrad Frost's family says his condition has improved, but long road ahead ...

'We're all in shock': Konrad Frost's family says his condition has improved, but long road ahead ...

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News — A victim of a horrific stabbing attack has woken up and remains in intensive care, just several days after he was critically injured during the South Hedland shopping mall rampage in WA's Pilbara.

'They're playing with people's lives': Regional cancer patients left stranded

'They're playing with people's lives': Regional cancer patients left stranded

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News — Families of cancer patients in remote communities are now confronting 3,000-kilometre road trips for life-saving treatment, after flights to major centres in WA have been cancelled without notice.

Humble scarecrow could be out of job as 'smart' model nears market

Humble scarecrow could be out of job as 'smart' model nears market

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Posted November 25, 2019 18:05:48 The humble scarecrow could be out of a job within years. That's the word of one Australian scientist, who said the next generation of "smart" scarecrow could soon make its commercial debut. And like in many industries, the next generation of scarecrow is expected to take on more responsibilities than its predecessor.

Chainsaw sculptor turns old wood into stunning art

Chainsaw sculptor turns old wood into stunning art

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Posted October 05, 2019 13:18:22 When you think of art, you might think of paint, pencils, canvas or clay. But WA artist Darrel Radcliffe thinks of chainsaws. That might seem unusual to the outsider, but the Albany hospital orderly has been hooked on the unique artistry of chainsaw wood carving for about a decade.

Ideas man still burns bright

Ideas man still burns bright

Albany Advertiser — One is the sparse desert home to Australia's last nomadic tribes, the other is an international fashion capital.Somewhere in-between, a Denmark man mixed the two and attracted worldwide recognition.

Tourism chief talks down jets

Tourism chief talks down jets

Albany Advertiser — Albany would be unlikely to find value in direct flights from the Eastern States, according to a WA tourism head who said it lacked the lure of exotic destinations such as the Kimberley.

Harvey puts health on her Albany radar

Harvey puts health on her Albany radar

Albany Advertiser — New WA Opposition leader Liza Harvey says her party's focus for the Great Southern in the 2021 State election will be improving health services.

More FIFO jobs on horizon from Rio

More FIFO jobs on horizon from Rio

Albany Advertiser — Mining giant Rio Tinto is considering creating more than 100 new high-paying jobs for apprentices from Albany and the surrounding area, according to a City of Albany councillor.

Albany race track to step closer to reality

Albany race track to step closer to reality

Albany Advertiser — The next step towards Albany getting a motor-racing venue is set to be taken this month, as the council prepares to permit the land to host motor-racing events.

Complex tenants too unruly

Complex tenants too unruly

Albany Advertiser — A major Albany-based indigenous Australian organisation will relinquish responsibility for a local housing complex, citing unruly tenants and a lack of support services as the reason for the move.

Grave concerns at settlement cemetery

Grave concerns at settlement cemetery

Albany Advertiser — In the centre of Albany, Memorial Park Cemetery hosts the graves of some of WA's first pioneers.But, overgrown and weather-worn, in some areas it appears abandoned.

Council support for Racewars return

Council support for Racewars return

Albany Advertiser — Racewars is on track to return to Albany in 2020, after receiving early support from the City of Albany council.

No cash for replacement shark barrier

No cash for replacement shark barrier

Albany Advertiser — Middleton Beach could be without a shark barrier in 12 months unless the City of Albany can find money for a replacement.

Albany's finest fighting for Aussie fish-and-chip fame

Albany's finest fighting for Aussie fish-and-chip fame

The West Australian — Two Albany fish and chips spots are going head-to-head for bragging rights as voting for Australia's biggest fish and chip award enters its final days. Albany chippies Hooked on Middleton and Ocean and Paddock hope locals cast their Australian Fish and Chips Awards votes online before voting closes on Friday after setting Albany apart as the place to go for ocean grub last year.

Race boss defends safety standards

Race boss defends safety standards

Albany Advertiser — A dispute between Racewars organisers and Australia's peak motor racing body has escalated, with accusations of "anti-competitive" behaviour and "offensive" commentary.

Race boss defends safety standards

Race boss defends safety standards

Albany Advertiser — A dispute between Racewars organisers and Australia's peak motor racing body has escalated, with accusations of "anti-competitive" behaviour and "offensive" commentary.

CAMS slams fatal Racewars event

CAMS slams fatal Racewars event

The West Australian — The head of Australia's peak motorsport body has given a scathing review of the event which led to Brody Ford's death at Racewars this year. Confederation of Australian Motor Sport chief executive Eugene Arocca said he believed organisers were unprepared for the event at Albany Regional Airport.

Hanson hurt: Hassell

Hanson hurt: Hassell

The West Australian — A dejected John Hassell said he was disappointed with his results at last weekend's election, after trekking 70,000km campaigning in the electorate over the past year. Mr Hassell entered the race hoping to usurp Rick Wilson and win the seat of O'Connor for The Nationals for the second time in nine years.

Late call-up a handicap for Payne

Late call-up a handicap for Payne

The West Australian — Labor candidate Shelley Payne has pointed to her late call-up to run as a major electoral handicap heading into last week's Federal vote, after finishing a distant second to Liberal MP Rick Wilson. With almost 76 per cent of the vote counted, Ms Payne had 36 per cent of the two-party preferred vote for O'Connor - a safe conservative seat stretching from Manjimup to South Australia.

Wilson wins O'Connor seat for the third time

Wilson wins O'Connor seat for the third time

The West Australian — Rick Wilson will remain the Federal Member for O'Connor after receiving a comfortable majority in last weekend's election as the Coalition swept to a stunning victory. Mr Wilson, who has represented O'Connor since 2013, had received 64 per cent of the two-party preferred vote as of yesterday with more than three-quarters of votes counted.

Pledge brings race track closer

Pledge brings race track closer

The West Australian — A high-quality motor racing track in Albany that could be the envy of the region is closer to reality today, with the signing of more than $1 million towards its construction. On Monday, Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray committed $1.4 million from the State to assist the City of Albany's development of the Albany Motorsport Park.

Arrester bed mooted for airport after Racewars crash

Arrester bed mooted for airport after Racewars crash

The West Australian — An emergency arrester bed could be built at Albany Regional Airport following this year's fatal Racewars crash. The proposed safety device, which generally uses thick sand to halt runaway heavy vehicles, was included in a Racewars event report set to head to a City of Albany committee tonight.

Ride-share licences get nod

Ride-share licences get nod

The West Australian — The State Government has approved 10 new ride-share licences in Albany ahead of the July 1 taxi overhaul and has moved to allay fears of disappearing regional services. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti's office confirmed the 10 licences had been approved, which would allow them to operate after July 1.
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