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SHOWCASE IN PIXELSPremiumLocal heroes displayed in Perth’s Yagan Square

A talented seven-year-old from the Shire of Pingelly had her artwork displayed prominently in Perth’s CBD as the “people’s choice” winner of a Statewide competition.

Melissa Sheil

NUTRIEN AG AWARDSPremiumOutstanding WA businesses recognised in nationwide Ag awards

Four Western Australian agricultural businesses have been recognised and celebrated by Nutrien Ag Solutions for their magnificent performance and contribution to agriculture.

Hannah Whitehead

Big futurePremiumBig Billy earns second nod for National Performance Camp

Rising Albany basketballer Billy McRae is focused on learning and improving his game after being selected for Basketball Australia’s National Performance Camp for a second successive year.

Harry Grigson

CourtPremiumSupreme Court denies violent Katanning man prison release

A man convicted of a violent 2016 assault in Katanning that left a woman in an induced coma has been denied freedom by WA’s Supreme Court.

Georgia Campion

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STAY ALERT: Bushfire warning downgraded as blaze contained

A bushfire in Broomehill is contained and under control thanks to the efforts of local fireys but a watch and act alert remains in place for the area.

Georgia Campion

Katanning CarolsCarols in the Park sparking holiday spirit in Piesse Park

The Combined Churches of Katanning are decking the halls while warming up their vocal cords for the third annual Carols at the Park to ignite Christmas spirit at Piesse Park amphitheatre.

Hannah Whitehead

Tamby two PremiumTambellup ease past Cougars and register successive wins

Tambellup secured back-to-back victories with a commanding 21-run win over Kojonup in the Great Southern Cricket Association’s fourth round of T20s on Saturday.  

Harry Grigson

Flag winnersPremiumSquibb leads Thundersticks to maiden Hockey One premiership

Tambellup-raised hockey star Penny Squibb has captained Perth Thundersticks women’s side to a Hockey One premiership and saluted a dominant undefeated season.

Harry Grigson

CADETS TAKE FLIGHTPremiumCadets try hand at aviation in Cessna training flight

Young pilots recently had the opportunity to take to the skies for the first time, with the cadets of the Albany Air Force flying across the region in a light aircraft.

Melissa Sheil

All-AustralianPremiumRising star Robbie Farmer sets State of Origin alight

Railways product Robbie Farmer has made waves on the national stage by being selected in the All-Australian side after a sublime tournament with WA in Clontarf Foundation’s State of Origin carnival.

Harry Grigson

COURTPremiumDeclared drug trafficker jailed for Albany meth possession

A Perth man who tried to dispose of nearly 20g of methamphetamine while in the custody of Albany police has been declared a drug trafficker and jailed for two years.

Georgia Campion

DOORS OPENPremiumFellowship House to keep servicing Albany for years to come

A “unique” community hub that provides a space for mental health support has received vital ongoing funding, ensuring its doors will be kept open for the foreseeable future.

Melissa Sheil

Big scoresPremiumCuballing go big with mammoth triple-figure victory

Cuballing secured an enormous 178-run victory over Lake Grace in a quirky round six of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association where most clubs failed with the bat. 

Harry Grigson

Debut dubPremiumWonderful Woollett takes maiden victory with Billy Jack

Young Albany trainer Ashleigh Woollett said it was a dream come true after she secured a maiden victory with eight-year-old campaigner Billy Jack at Albany Racing Club on Thursday.

Harry Grigson

Hay crashPremiumDriver charged after serious crash near Denmark

A driver in his 20s has been charged with careless driving causing death, grievous bodily harm or bodily harm after a crash on a popular Great Southern highway left another driver with a serious eye injury.

Harry Grigson

Deja vuPremiumElusive Group 1 win still evades Albany trainer Steve Wolfe

It was deja vu for leading Albany trainer Steve Wolfe after a second successive fourth place in the $1.5 million Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

Racing wrap PremiumLuck of the Irish: Amy Jo Hayes wins maiden winning double

Irish jockey Amy Jo Hayes celebrated a career-first winning double at Albany Racing Club on Thursday as Albany trainer Ashleigh Woollett secured her first career victory. 

Harry Grigson

COURTPremiumMt Barker man jailed for ‘brazen’ and ‘sustained’ robbery

A Mt Barker man who committed a violent and “brazen” aggravated robbery in June that left his victim injured and traumatised has been jailed.

Georgia Campion

SURF REEFPremiumWork starts on Albany’s artificial surf reef

Works on Albany’s first artificial surf reef are officially under way as equipment arrives and preparations begin to create the reef’s rock material.

Melissa Sheil

CourtPremiumEx real estate agent fined for illegally posing as a sparky

A former Albany real estate agent was ‘lucky no one was killed’ after illegally posing as an electrician and leaving a live wire hanging from a bathroom light. 

Georgia Campion

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COURTS & CRIMEPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Registered sex offender caught distributing vile material

The serial offender was jailed in 2021 for distributing photos and videos of children as young as four in what the judge slammed as ‘harmful and depraved’ behaviour.

Melissa Sheil

Cricketers unite PremiumIN PICTURES: Cricketers come together for Cobba’s Round

Great Southern cricketers put their club loyalties aside after Albany and Districts Cricket Association matches on Saturday to spin yarns and raise mental health awareness . 

Harry Grigson

Top two TigersPremiumTigers skipper Coen Marwick welcomes gritty but “ugly” win

“Winning ugly” is just as important as good wins according to Railways captain Coen Marwick after his side defended a lowly total of 169 against Collingwood Park on Saturday, propelling them into the top two.

Harry Grigson

Tidy CityPremiumThree Albany projects finalists for 2024 Tidy Town Awards

Three Albany projects have been named finalists in the 2024 Tidy Town Awards in recognition of the city’s commitment to environment sustainability, community action and wellbeing.

Georgia Campion