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THROWBACK: South Mandurah Football Club veteran Solomon Daw pictured at his 300th game - he has now played his 400th. Photo: Kate Hedley.

South Mandurah footy legend Solomon Daw plays 400th game

VOTE: Pinjarra Cup 100 best dressed 2021 | Photos

VOTE: Pinjarra Cup 100 best dressed 2021 | Photos

After the cancellation of Anzac commemorations last year the Peel region will be hosting services again this year. Photo: Mandurah Mail.

'Ecstatic': Anzac commemorations set to go ahead in Peel

AT EASE: This weekend Larry Riley has chosen to die. After suffering with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for six years, he was granted permission under Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) program to end his life. Picture: BEN FRASER

SUBSCRIBERDying with dignity: why Larry has chosen to die

KINDNESS: May's mother Cindy says her daughter is always finding new ways to help people. Photo: Supplied.

Young activist running 'Cans for Kalbarri' to help cyclone victims

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

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South Mandurah footy legend Solomon Daw plays 400th game

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Mandurah Seniors Center in full swing with monthly concerts

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OPINIONDelusional Carlton is way off the mark

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Songbirds bring Hans Christian Andersen tale to Mandurah stage

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High school reaches out to parents after fatal crash

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"Worst thing about being a copper"

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Smiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

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EXPLAINERHow Australia's vaccine rollout fares globally

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

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DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Tracey Ferrier

THROWBACK: South Mandurah Football Club veteran Solomon Daw pictured at his 300th game - he has now played his 400th. Photo: Kate Hedley.

South Mandurah footy legend Solomon Daw plays 400th game

Samantha Ferguson

Carlton may need a cultural shift in its football department, or face even more years in the wilderness. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONDelusional Carlton is way off the mark

Howard Kotton

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams says the City will fall short of its potential without tackling structural unemployment issues. Photos: Claire Sadler/Supplied.

Transform Mandurah: Mayor continues to call on government for support ahead of election

Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams says the City will fall short of its potential without tackling structural unemployment issues. Photos: Claire Sadler/Supplied.

Transform Mandurah: Mayor continues to call on government for support ahead of election

'Icing on the cake': Estuary pool will be centrepiece of waterfront

'Icing on the cake': Estuary pool will be centrepiece of waterfront

'Icing on the cake': Estuary pool will be centrepiece of waterfront

'Icing on the cake': Estuary pool will be centrepiece of waterfront

New estuary pool construction begins | Photos

New estuary pool construction begins | Photos

New estuary pool construction begins | Photos

New estuary pool construction begins | Photos

ADVENTURERS: Steven Hooper and Michael Draper inside Morfitt's Cave. Photo: Daniela Cooper.

Exploring the caves south of Mandurah | Passport to the Peel

ADVENTURERS: Steven Hooper and Michael Draper inside Morfitt's Cave. Photo: Daniela Cooper.

Exploring the caves south of Mandurah | Passport to the Peel

Annette Deverell and her cousin Malcolm Black. Photo: Supplied.

'It gives us hope': Investigators to re-examine unsolved death of Mandurah teenager Annette Deverell

Annette Deverell and her cousin Malcolm Black. Photo: Supplied.

'It gives us hope': Investigators to re-examine unsolved death of Mandurah teenager Annette Deverell

WA Cold Case Homicide Squad officer in charge Tony Rosenberg, Annette Deverell and cousin Malcolm Black. Photo: Carla Hildebrandt.

Search for DNA: Police retesting evidence in Annette Deverell cold case

WA Cold Case Homicide Squad officer in charge Tony Rosenberg, Annette Deverell and cousin Malcolm Black. Photo: Carla Hildebrandt.

Search for DNA: Police retesting evidence in Annette Deverell cold case

Reward announced: WA Police Minister Michelle Roberts, Annette Deverell's mother Margaret Carver and Mandurah MP David Templeman. Photo: Carla Hildebrandt.

Annette Deverell's family celebrate after $250,000 reward announced on Mandurah cold case

Reward announced: WA Police Minister Michelle Roberts, Annette Deverell's mother Margaret Carver and Mandurah MP David Templeman. Photo: Carla Hildebrandt.

Annette Deverell's family celebrate after $250,000 reward announced on Mandurah cold case

HARD ROAD: Bob Evans finished recording Tomorrowland literally as COVID-19 shut down the music industry.

Bob Evans moving on towards brighter Tomorrowland

Josh Leeson

SECOND CHANCE: John Stamos, centre, plays infamous basketball coach Marvyn Korn in Big Shot.

John Stamos attempts Big Shot at TV comeback

Josh Leeson

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

'Fresh eyes': Best practice knowledge of graduate nurses helps improve patient care at Peel Health Campus

'Fresh eyes': Best practice knowledge of graduate nurses helps improve patient care at Peel Health Campus

Rosie Ryan

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Planning ahead: Marjorie Jones of Sydney is leaving a gift in her will to MS Ltd.

Australians demonstrate will-power during Include a Charity Week

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Chattel mortgages: The business vehicle loan option that comes with extra benefits

House of the Week: Immaculate beachside residence

House of the Week: Immaculate beachside residence

House of the Week: Immaculate beachside residence

House of the Week: Immaculate beachside residence

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

House of the Week: Hollywood golf course feel

House of the Week: Hollywood golf course feel

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

House of the Week: Opulent home with views

House of the Week: Opulent home with views

Soulful vocalist: Victoria Corcoran will wow audiences at the Mandurah Seniors Centre in May with her sultry jazz, swing and big band repitoire. Photo: Supplied.

Mandurah Seniors Center in full swing with monthly concerts

Vee Storm

Is there someone you stand for every ANZAC Day? Photo: Mandurah Mail.

Anzac Day 2021: Who will you stand for?

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Soulful vocalist: Victoria Corcoran will wow audiences at the Mandurah Seniors Centre in May with her sultry jazz, swing and big band repitoire. Photo: Supplied.

Mandurah Seniors Center in full swing with monthly concerts

KINDNESS: May's mother Cindy says her daughter is always finding new ways to help people. Photo: Supplied.

Young activist running 'Cans for Kalbarri' to help cyclone victims

Samantha Ferguson

Flair, fun and art in Mandurah this weekend

WHAT'S ONFlair, fun and art in Mandurah this weekend

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

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Police said it appeared that the grey Ford Falcon sedan was being driven east on Doyle Road, in Kalgup near Busselton, when it failed to negotiate a bend in the road, left the carriageway and struck a tree.

"Worst thing about being a copper"

VOTE: Pinjarra Cup 100 best dressed 2021 | Photos

VOTE: Pinjarra Cup 100 best dressed 2021 | Photos

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Ron Cerabona

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

Cris Kennedy

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

Ron Cerabona

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

Nadine Morton

Malcolm Burton took this shot from Halls Head. Send your photo to editor@mandurahmail.com.au

Letters to the Editor: How to behave at Halls Head dog beach

Daniela Cooper

Robert Fey sent in this unedited image. Email your photo to editor@mandurahmail.com.au

Value good care over profit in aged care

Daniela Cooper

For a stronger Mandurah, Harmony Week must be year-round

For a stronger Mandurah, Harmony Week must be year-round

Rhys Williams, Mayor, City of Mandurah

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

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Sexual harassment is widespread within South Australia's legal profession, a new report has found.

Harassment 'rife' in SA legal profession

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Veterans are hopeful a royal commission into suicide can lead to better support services.

Veterans seek better support from inquiry

Drones are massing over Australian skies

Drones are massing over Australian skies

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Teacher Monica Young (right) has admitted three charges of intercourse with a 14-year-old boy.

Sydney school teacher admits sex with boy

Greta Stonehouse
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The interim national data commissioner has defended data-sharing laws before federal parliament.

Commissioner defends data-sharing bill

Marion Rae
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Mooody's says robust residential mortgage growth will support bank revenues despite low rates.

House price boom good for banks: Moody's

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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An Australian study has found a way to prevent and reverse damage caused by broken-heart syndrome.

Study finds how to mend a broken heart

Maureen Dettre
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North Stirling farmers made up a large component of the attendees at the Sandalwood Field Day late last month.

Sandalwood investment starting to pay

Bree Swift
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Former State government commissioner to China, Stuart Crockett, believes China's transitioning to a consumer-driven economy will open further trade opportunities for WA agribusiness.

Consumer driven China will benefit WA

Mal Gill

Sheep mustering at Madura Plains in 2016. At its peak the property had 70,000 sheep.

Diversification and determination at Madura Plains

Brooke Littlewood

There are various signs to look out for that will let you know when your baby is ready for solid food. Picture: Shutterstock

Hey baby! Take the anxiety out of feeding in the first six months

Karen Hardy

Save Melissa, please. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThings I've learned from Married at First Sight

Karen Hardy

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram