Great Southern

Huge lossSeason over for Ash McGrath with shoulder injury

Former Brisbane Lions star and boom Great Southern Football League recruit Ash McGrath has played his final game for Denmark-Walpole this season

Cameron Newbold

Recovery planPremier pledges jobs bump for Great Southern

Trails, trades and training were on the agenda for Premier Mark McGowan’s whirlwind visit to Albany on Thursday to detail a $57.7 million COVID-19 recovery package for the Great Southern.

Sarah Makse

Set for trialMan to fight allegations of child abuse

An Albany man is set to defend allegations he sexually abused a child and produced child exploitation material in Orana.

Michael Traill

Track trashedTeens leave a trail of destruction after party

Albany Roller Derby League volunteers were left to clean up shattered glass, blood and vomit off their beloved track last week, after the community-run venue was left trashed by teenagers.

Sarah Makse

National champsNational country hockey champs for Albany in 2021

Albany will host the 2021 Australian Country Hockey Championships after Hockey Australia last week announced dates and locations for next year’s various outdoor national tournaments

Cameron Newbold

COSTLY STAGESLions survive Kangas fright in thrilling contest

North Albany coach Leigh Hislop says two periods of three minutes were the reason his side went down by nine points in a thrilling contest against Royals on Sunday.

Taj Stubber

Unbeaten streakFour straight wins for North Albany

North Albany made it four straight wins to start the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade competition, winning a hard-fought encounter with Mt Barker on Saturday afternoon

Cameron Newbold

Do you sing in the shower?Locals gather to sing in spirit of fun

Playlist is the new choir which puts fun and social connection above choral perfection.

POWERFUL FINISHBulls pull away from gallant Sharks in last term blitz

A strong second half from Mt Barker, that included a fourth quarter blitz, helped them notch an important victory over a persistent Albany outfit on Sunday.

Taj Stubber

STRONG PERFORMANCESDavis and Smallwood key to Tigers winning form

Great Southern duo Tyron Smallwood and Anthony Davis played important roles for Claremont’s league team as they recorded a 23-point victory over Peel Thunder.

Taj Stubber

ALBANY CRIMESpencer Park no longer most crime-ridden suburb

The Albany Advertiser has analysed fresh statistics from WA Police detailing offences in the 2019-20 financial year in the City of Albany’s 61 suburbs.

Michael Traill

ALBANY CRIMEOrana claims unwanted title of Albany’s drug capital

The Albany Advertiser has analysed fresh statistics from WA Police detailing offences in the 2019-20 financial year in the City of Albany’s 61 suburbs.

Michael Traill

ALBANY CRIMEFraud-related crime skyrockets in Albany’s CBD

The Albany Advertiser has analysed fresh statistics from WA Police detailing offences in the 2019-20 financial year in the City of Albany’s 61 suburbs.

Michael Traill

Consumer warningWatchdog warning as Albany man investigated

An Albany shed building company has been put on notice for appearing to shut up shop while owing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of promised works across Australia.

Michael Traill

Innovative thinkingLocally made face masks help fight spread of pandemic

Annie’s Patch owner Juliana McLoughlin is stocking fabric face masks in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria.

Kellie Balaam

Consumer warningAussie Sheds Albany owner under investigation

Consumer Protection has issued a warning about an Albany man who has seemingly failed to deliver on promised work and is not responding to Department of Commerce attempts to resolve the situation.

Michael Traill

Albany CanyonRecord-breaking deluge creates “Albany Canyon” on farm

Mitch Tuffley shared these photos showing the extent of the earthworks carried out by Mother Nature.

Liam Croy

GSFL wrapA recap of all the action from round 5 of the GSFL

All the wash-up from a terrific Sunday fixture as Royals make it five straight wins, Mt Barker notch their second win with a big final term and Railways win a see-sawing clash to move clear in second

Taj Stubber and Cameron Newbold

Nature celebrationPlanters get their hands dirty for National Tree Day

The Shire of Denmark and local primary school children have put their hands in the earth, giving back to the environment as a celebration of National Tree Day.

Kellie Balaam

Denmark Shire budget revealedDenmark CEO says new budget ‘most challenging’ one yet

Road upgrades will be a major focus of the Shire of Denmark’s budget for the next financial year, with $5.9 million earmarked for infrastructure.

Kellie Balaam

Son chokedMum choked son for 30 seconds during Halloween row

A south coast mother has avoided jail for choking her son for 30 seconds on Halloween last year.

Michael Traill

MOUNTAIN BIKINGIN PICTURES:Wheely wet and muddy

Wintry conditions did not dampen the spirits of mountain bike enthusiasts last Sunday.

Food for thoughtForked on York market vision put to public

A York Street carpark could be transformed into a vibrant daily marketplace, hosting a rotation of pop-up stalls, food vans and entertainment under a new proposal presented to the City of Albany.

Sarah Makse