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Duo shine PremiumShai Bolton and Liam Baker both shine in Dreamtime clash

The Tigers set up their fourth straight win with a five-goal second term with Baker one of the best players on the ground while Bolton booted two important goals.

Calvin Sims

Close winPremiumWagin and Cuballing emerge victorious in A1 division

Pingelly and Wagin’s A1 fixtures have gained a reputation for being high-quality and intense contests and the first clash between the two teams lived up to expectations in an exhilarating, see-sawing contest.

Jodie Sercombe

Election falloutPremiumRick Wilson retains seat, sounds warning for major parties

Addressing his team at his Albany electorate office on Saturday night, Rick Wilson said the Liberal party was losing some star MPs.

Liam Croy

Making waves Feasibility study for ocean energy marketplace launched

The Australian Ocean Energy Group this month announced the launch of a feasibility study into how a first of its kind Ocean Energy Marketplace can be delivered in two stages. 

Sarah Makse

Guilty PremiumNine years behind bars for Albany bakery sex assault

Errol Wayne Eades faced a five-day trial in Albany District Court on charges of aggravated sexual penetration without consent, aggravated indecent assault and aggravated robbery.

Sarah Makse

Naughty list PremiumAlbany Christmas tree thief cops $400 fine

Rinaldi walked out of the shopping centre, put the tree in the boot of his car and drove away.

Sarah Makse

Newsroom downPremiumOff the Record: The Advertiser’s COVID chaos

It has been an interesting few days.

Liam Croy

Tight finishPremiumWayward Bulls cling on over fast-finishing Kangas

The Bulls were again wayward in front of goal but clung on in a pulsating final term to win their third game of the 2022 Great Southern Football League season.

Cameron Newbold

Contract extension CommentsPremiumGreat Southern’s Kalin Lane re-signs with Brisbane Lions

Denmark-Walpole product Kalin Lane has amassed 130 hit-outs so far this season and continues to grow in the ruck as he presses to make his AFL debut after re-committing to Brisbane. 

Calvin Sims

Lions roarNewdegate hang on to record tight three-point victory

The Lions were on top for the majority of the contest, kicking seven goals in the first half to open up a comfortable 22-point advantage heading into the second half.

Calvin Sims

Tigers on top PremiumRailways dominate Sharks in second half

The Tigers started the contest brilliantly, suffocating the Sharks with their tackling pressure while winning a stack of contested possessions to set the tone early.

Calvin Sims

Heavy loss PremiumThird straight 100-plus-point defeat for Magpies

Royals recorded their biggest win of the season, thrashing the Magpies by 129 points at Retravision Stadium to remain in the top two of the Great Southern Football League ladder.

Calvin Sims

Big finish PremiumHuge final term helps Royals Saints pinch win

Railways appeared set to hand Royals Saints their first defeat of the season after a dominant 19-goal opening term.

Cameron Newbold

Election dayPremiumIN PICTURES: Buzz at the booths on polling day in Albany

About 5.54 million Australians voted at pre-poll centres this year, with another 2.73 million applying for postal votes, but there was still a buzz at the booths on the big day.

Liam Croy

Cultural treasuresPremiumCarrolup child artists star in heart of CBD

Of 122 paintings repatriated, just 17 artists have been identified, and a key part of Carrolup Centre’s research is to put names to more works and connect families to their ancestors.

Tom Zaunmayr | National Indigenous Times

GSFL wrap PremiumLions, Tigers big winners and Bulls win a thriller

Wrap of all the round five action from the Great Southern Football League.

Calvin Sims & Cameron Newbold

Liberal lossRick Wilson set to retain O’Connor on dire night for Libs

Addressing his team at his Albany electorate office on Saturday night, Mr Wilson said the Liberal party was at risk of losing some star MPs.

Liam Croy

Polling dayPremiumRick Wilson: Both parties lacking ‘bold policy agenda’

After casting his vote in his home city of Albany on Saturday, Mr Wilson said he was nervous but cautiously optimistic about the national result.

Liam Croy

Polling dayPremiumGiz Watson: Greens ‘ready to negotiate’ with ALP

Australia last faced a hung Parliament in 2010, when Labor leader Julia Gillard secured the support of the Greens and three independents to form a minority government.

Liam Croy

GSFL opinion PremiumOPINION: Is this a changing of the guard?

The league’s expansion club Albany and out-of-towners Mt Barker, not only headlined round four but they produced a brilliant game of footy.

Cameron Newbold

National Volunteer Week Albany volunteering stars celebrated

The Thank a Volunteer sundowner hosted by the Albany an Regional Volunteer Service brought together volunteers from all walks of life to show the community’s appreciation.

Calvin Sims and Sarah Makse

Federal electionElection Q&A: The candidates for O’Connor make their case

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Sarah Makse

FoundMissing man found in happy ending to Albany search

Senior Sergeant Hugh Letessier said police officers, SES volunteer, volunteer firefighters and police drones were being used in the search.

Liam Croy

Crisis continues PremiumHomes demolished as Anzac Road damage worsens

Crews have this month been demolishing two homes on Sleeman Avenue that were evacuated in October, after the road cracked and properties were slowly pulled down the hill.

Sarah Makse