City of Albany councillors have voted to officially name a road after Nicole Weeden, two and a half years after the pillar of the Albany sporting community was tragically killed in a car crash.
Jacki Elezovich
Albany’s Tom Edwards has lived out a childhood dream, running out on the MCG to make his AFL debut for club he has supported since growing up Essendon in front of his proud family on Saturday.
“Elder abuse is a disturbing and often hidden issue that targets some of the most vulnerable members of our community,” writes Albany-based lawyer Jade Lattimore.
Jade Lattimore
Star Englishman and Railways vice-captain Joe Stanley was recognised as the stand-out player in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association at its annual awards ceremony on March 15.
A fire sparked in the electrical box of Gnowangerup IGA has spread into the roof space, with emergency crews fighting to save the town’s only supermarket.
Melissa Sheil
Reigning premiers Denmark had their hopes of winning back-to-back titles extinguished on Tuesday night, losing the Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade preliminary finals to Railways in a shock upset.
Students at the WA College of Agriculture are getting a hands-on farming experience and reducing bushfire risks thanks to a partnership with Water Corporation
Claire Middleton
Albany councillors have voted unanimously to approve a social housing development in Bayonet Head, which will create 36 new dwellings in the area.
Great Southern students have nabbed top spots in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge Albany car race with Mt Barker, Little Grove, Denmark, and Katanning kids securing a podium finish
Georgia Campion
An emotional Diane Blith farewelled 20 years of growth while Charlie Leonard opted for the full monty as the Bunnings colleagues took part in the World’s Greatest Shave at the Albany store on Tuesday.
The lush and artsy landscaping store Designer Dirt provided the perfect relaxed backdrop for this month’s Albany Chamber of Industry and Commerce sundowner.
Scott Leary is officially Albany’s new member with the formal papers declaring his win signed on Tuesday.
The Albany basketball community flocked to Retravision Stadium on Friday night to celebrate the Albany Basketball Association’s 70th year and its annual award night.
Kinjarling Films’ latest feature film Low Lie The Fields, a romantic musical drama following an Irish singer-songwriter on his Australian farewell tour, will begin filming in Albany in April.
Father-daughter duo Stephen and Reilly Wicks are riding from Albany to Perth to raise money and awareness on youth mental health in Hawaiian’s 23rd Ride for Youth
Guitar duo Jess and Roimata Howell of RnB Soul Train are ready to take their music around the country, having taken Albany by storm in the past four years with their loyal local following.
Denmark Senior High School Year 11 and 12 students got ready for a night of glamour at the Old Dairy for the annual school ball on March 8, dressing up for a night of dinner, drinks and dancing to remember.
A dead marlin fish has been found washed up on Cheynes Beach, about 60km east of Albany, in what government officials have dubbed a “not common” sighting.
Katanning paid homage to the Great Southern’s diverse culture and community, attracting about 5000 people to the region's biggest Harmony Week celebration.
Hannah Whitehead
Three-time premiership captain Jeremy Wood said adding another winning chapter to Mt Barker’s grand final history was a special moment for Saturday’s entire playing group.
Cameron Newbold
Albany opera singer Bonnie Staude is calling on the community to help her raise funds for her upcoming Master’s degree at a renowned music conservatoire in the UK.
Albany police have located a 31-year-old man who was missing for five days.
Melissa Sheil and Georgia Campion
Railways captain Coen Marwick says class and experience shone through in Saturday’s A-grade grand final but his young group will learn plenty from the heavy defeat.
A scheme which provides supervised driving and mentoring to Aboriginal and other people from disadvantaged communities is celebrating its success as 60 participants have obtained licences
