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Melissa SheilReporter

Melissa is a general news reporter at the Albany Advertiser. After graduating from Curtin University in 2020, she started as a cadet journalist at an independent newspaper in Perth's eastern suburbs, before turning to freelance music writing to support her travels. Before moving to the Great Southern in 2024, she lived in Greece, Ireland and Croatia.

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WA newsPremiumTwo Albany dog attacks leave chihuahua dead, woman injured

Rangers have reported two serious dog attacks in Albany this week, the first resulting in a dog being mauled to death and the second leaving a woman with a severe leg wound that required hospital treatment.

Melissa Sheil

Regional gamesCommentsPremiumAlbany to host Perth Glory pre-season fixture for first time

Albany will play host to Perth Glory’s men’s team for the very first time, the club to play a pre-season match against the Newcastle Jets on October 2.

Melissa Sheil

RU OK?Community groups advocate importance of lending an ear

Two community groups are banding together with a local business to promote the importance of having a conversation about mental health awareness.

Melissa Sheil

BIRTHING A DREAMPremiumGreat Southern achieves midwifery dream thanks to program

An Albany midwife who is part of the first cohort of graduates from a scholarship upskill program said she would not have been able to pursue her true passion without it.

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WAVE HELLOPremiumAlbany wave project debut of “international significance”

Commuters can expect to see a giant yellow rig-device travelling down to the port in the coming weeks, as Albany’s first renewable wave energy project is prepared for deployment into the King George Sound. 

Melissa Sheil

CRUISING THROUGHCruise season kicks off next month with Albany spotlighted

Albany will soon receive an influx of temporary tourists, with the 2024-25 cruise season kicking off next month.

Melissa Sheil

HOURS EXTENDEDPremiumTrading hours change officially greenlit for February 1

The State Government has approved extending the City of Albany’s retail trading hours, confirming the changes will come into effect from February 1.

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ROOT DAMAGEPremiumFig trees to be removed to save Old Gaol in Albany

Two 40-year-old fig trees are set to be removed from their place next to Albany’s Old Gaol following a report that their roots are damaging the structure’s foundations.

Melissa Sheil

Slick display PremiumGouldthorp secures grand final spot for patient Spencer Park

Spencer Park are one step closer to clinching the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade premiership after their hard-fought quarterfinal victory over North Albany on Saturday. 

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HAPPY 40THPremiumGreat Southern AHA celebrates 40 years of community service

A community not-for-profit celebrated a milestone birthday last week, using the occasion to announce a re-brand

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KACHOWTeam McQueen take to red dust for kids charity

Team McQueen is taking their big red car on the road again, the three-man Albany team setting off to the Kimberly this week in readiness for the 2024 Variety Bash.

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HOSPITAL UPGRADESPremiumPremier said AHC upgrades still in the works

Plans for upgrading the Albany Health Campus are still in the pipeline according to Premier Roger Cook, as he acknowledges the facility is “under the pump”.

Melissa Sheil