Tag: Albany 6330
Great Southern Investors given right to sue
Investors in Great Southern Limited have been granted the right to sue the failed agribusiness for tens of millions of dollars. [MORE]
FESA worried residents unprepared for blaze
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) says it is disappointed with the lack of preparation undertaken by Albany residents in the lead-up to a fire last weekend.[MORE]
Mine group says raising gold royalties 'opportunistic'
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the Western Australian Mines Minister's position on gold royalties. [MORE]
WA bushfire season extended
The Western Australian Government says the bushfire season has been extended until at least April 14.[MORE]
Exit package sought to combat grape glut
Australia's peak grape growing body says it is continuing discussions with the Government about an exit strategy for vignerons suffering from the grape glut.[MORE]
Cyclist's death prompts safety warning
The Albany Cycle Club is mourning the death of one of its members after the 58-year-old man was hit by a car yesterday.[MORE]
Nationals leader backs schools decision
The Nationals Leader Brendon Grylls, has backed a decision to cut Years 11 and 12 from several country high schools. [MORE]
Paraglider spots cannabis crops
Police have raided 35 properties and seized hundreds of plants as part of a massive crackdown on cannabis suppliers on Western Australia's south coast.[MORE]
Car clips roadblock policeman
A car hit a police officer on Saturday while he guarded a roadblock during a fire in Albany.[MORE]
Report urges more climate change support for farmers
A federal parliamentary report on the effects of climate change on farming has called for better counselling services in rural areas.[MORE]
Man accused of attempted nursing home break-in
Albany detectives have described an attempted break-in at a nursing home as a low act.[MORE]
Residents call for more prescribed burns
Albany residents are blaming high fuel loads for the rapid spread of a fire at the weekend.[MORE]
Extra rural doctors welcome but support needed
Doctors say the Federal Government's initiative to send more GPs to rural and regional areas is welcome but warns that the plan is not a quick fix solution.[MORE]
Location, location, location as Potoroos shift
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The world's rarest marsupial is given a chance to survive[MORE]
Hospital job cuts unavoidable: health service
The WA Country Health Service says job cuts are unavoidable when Albany's new hospital opens in 2013, regardless of whether services are privatised or not.[MORE]
Stock theft still 'hurting' farmers
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association says livestock theft continues to affect many farmers across Western Australia.[MORE]
'Recognition not tokenism': Aboriginal groups
Aboriginal groups have rejected claims by the federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott that acknowledging the traditional owners of land at official functions is tokenism.[MORE]
Albany fire still burning but under control
Firefighters have spent the night mopping up after a blaze that destroyed 700 hectares of bushland and threatened homes in Albany.[MORE]
Fire fight continues in Albany
Firefighters are still working to contain a blaze at Albany, in Western Australia's Great Southern region. [MORE]
Rain aids crews battling Albany blaze
Firefighters in Western Australia's Great Southern have made progress in battling a large blaze in Albany, as rain begins to fall in the area.[MORE]
10 metre flames threatening Albany homes
A bushfire is threatening homes in the West Australian city of Albany, as 60 firefighters battle 10 metre high flames.[MORE]
Privatisation plan sparks hospital job fears
The Western Australia Health Minister says people will not be left unemployed if services are privatised at Albany's new hospital.[MORE]
Increased tourism numbers expected
The State Government is confident that its new tourism campaign 'Experience Extraordinary' will be more successful than previous attempts to increase tourism numbers to West Australia. [MORE]
