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‘You’d have to be a gutless wonder and coward to do this’

A heartbroken father calls those who destroyed his son’s memorial cross ‘gutless wonders’ as police continue to search for the perpetrators

Hannah Whitehead

CrimePolice appealing for help to catch opportunistic thieves

Albany Police are urging the community to lock their vehicles after a spike in thefts over recent weeks with the police chief warning there is “a number of people involved” and they will ‘take any opportunity’.

Georgia Campion

DV REFUGEWomen’s DV refuge units to increase under Labor promise

The number of refuge units for women and children escaping domestic violence in the Great Southern is set to quadruple under a re-elected Labor government says the minister for prevention of domestic violence.

Melissa Sheil

Election commitmentLabor commits to $50 million South Coast Highway upgrade

The WA Labor party has promised $50 million to upgrade nearly 12km of South Coast Highway in the Great Southern if re-elected in the upcoming State election.

Georgia Campion

Albany AdvertiserOne person trapped after crashing into tree on major highway

A car has crashed into a tree in Beaufort River on Albany Highway, with one person trapped in the vehicle.

Georgia Campion

Sailing wrap Sicarius and Flasheart share honours in mixed fleet

Six division-two yachts were again joined by a lone division-one boat to form a combined fleet along with their own division-two competition in a flying-start harbour course event on Saturday January 4.

Des Beeck

Pacing wrap Young star Heez A Vibe claims memorial victory in Albany

Talented three-year-old Heez A Vibe proved superior in the $11,000 Harry Capararo Memorial Sprint Final (1832m) in Albany on December 28.

Cameron Newbold

Racing wrap Dynamic duo notch winning double on Fitzpatrick Plate day

Lethal trainer-jockey combo Steve Wolfe and Shaun McGruddy scored a winning double in Albany on Sunday while hoop Jason Whiting saluted twice on Fitzpatrick Plate day.?

Harry Grigson

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Man pleads guilty to causing horrific truck rollover

A Palmdale man who caused a horrific crash in Kalgan last year in which a road train rolled and caught fire has pleaded guilty, admitting he was more than double the legal limit at the time.

Georgia Campion

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From local musical acts to craft workshops, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

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CourtTeenager sentenced for Bayonet Head stolen car arson

A 15-year-old Albany boy who set a $70,000 stolen car on fire in November — sparking a bushfire in Bayonet Head that threatened lives and homes — has been sentenced to a conditional release order.

Georgia Campion

pickle starNational pickleball star inspires Albany Pickleball Club

Australia’s No.2 pickleball player Andrew Horridge inspired a passionate Albany Pickleball Club during a visit at the weekend.?

Harry Grigson

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Driver who left man on road in hit and run ‘panicked’

An Albany man has admitted he panicked when he left a man lying on the road after hitting him with his car in Centennial Park last year because he thought he had killed him.

Georgia Campion

Big OxStar sprinter Oxbridge hands Sheehy first listed victory

Albany horseman Stephen Sheehy scored the biggest win of his training career after his much-loved galloper Oxbridge was a listed winner on Perth Cup Day at Ascot.?

Harry Grigson

STAY INFORMEDCheynes and Manypeaks bushfire now under control

A bushfire sparked east of Albany that prompted an advice warning covering thousands of hectares in the Manypeaks area has been brought under control.?

Cameron Newbold

Local Celebrity7News reporter on moving regional after stint on reality TV

Before becoming Albany’s 7News Regional reporter, Rachel Boothman graced Australia’s screens and airwaves on The Farmer Wants A Wife and her podcast Times Two, hosted with her twin sister Chelsea.

Georgia Campion

Major tournament Strong fields ready to hit the tennis courts for Albany Open

Reigning Albany Open men’s champions Brock and Levi Dawson are back to defend their crown at the city’s biggest tennis tournament this weekend.

Harry Grigson

Burned OffSheepwash North prescribed burn attracts Nannas’ ire

The Denmark Nannas for Native Forests have been left shocked to see the aftermath of a prescribed burn in Sheepwash North in Mt Lindesay National Park.

Melissa Sheil and Georgia Campion

SOCIAL HOUSINGRelief for those on social housing waitlist with new stock

Albany residents sitting on the waiting list for social housing can see light on the horizon as a new stock of units reach completion and more are added to the pipeline

Melissa Sheil

MORE FUNDINGPivot Hub to continue giving instant relief with $100k grant

Further funding is rushing in to a community hub that provides flexible emergency relief to people doing it tough in the Great Southern, three months after it narrowly avoided closure altogether.

Melissa Sheil

TRENDING NAMESTop baby names in 2024 for the State’s south revealed

The most popular baby names in the Great Southern and South West for 2024 have now been revealed, listing the top eight picks for boys and girls born last year.

Melissa Sheil

NYE SwimSwimmers salute to 2024 with annual NYE open water swim

More than 100 eager swimmers saluted 2024 by dashing into the Middleton Beach waves last Tuesday for Albany Surf Life Saving Club’s annual New Year’s Eve swim.

Harry Grigson

Race dayIN PICTURES: Racegoers revel in Fitzpatrick Plate day fever

Hundreds flocked to Percy Spencer Racecourse on Sunday for one of Albany Racing Club’s biggest races on the calendar, the Tabtouch Fitzpatrick Plate.

Harry Grigson

Brilliant win Playing Rio rides the bumps to clinch Fitzpatrick Plate win

A late kick from smart galloper Playing Rio handed Albany’s Paul Hunter a memorable Fitzpatrick Plate victory for his stable on Sunday at Percy Spencer Racecourse.?

Harry Grigson

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The West Australian exclusiveThe West Australian exclusivePOLICEPremiumThe West Australian exclusive‘You’d have to be a gutless wonder and coward to do this’

CrimePolice appealing for help to catch opportunistic thieves

DV REFUGEPremiumWomen’s DV refuge units to increase under Labor promise

Election commitmentPremiumLabor commits to $50 million South Coast Highway upgrade

Albany AdvertiserPremiumOne person trapped after crashing into tree on major highway

Sailing wrap Sicarius and Flasheart share honours in mixed fleet

Pacing wrap PremiumYoung star Heez A Vibe claims memorial victory in Albany

Racing wrap PremiumDynamic duo notch winning double on Fitzpatrick Plate day

The West Australian exclusiveThe West Australian exclusiveCourts & justicePremiumThe West Australian exclusiveMan pleads guilty to causing horrific truck rollover

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

CourtPremiumTeenager sentenced for Bayonet Head stolen car arson

pickle starPremiumNational pickleball star inspires Albany Pickleball Club

The West Australian exclusiveThe West Australian exclusiveCourtPremiumThe West Australian exclusiveDriver who left man on road in hit and run ‘panicked’

Big OxPremiumStar sprinter Oxbridge hands Sheehy first listed victory

STAY INFORMEDCommentsCheynes and Manypeaks bushfire now under control

Local Celebrity7News reporter on moving regional after stint on reality TV

Major tournament Strong fields ready to hit the tennis courts for Albany Open

Burned OffPremiumSheepwash North prescribed burn attracts Nannas’ ire

SOCIAL HOUSINGCommentsPremiumRelief for those on social housing waitlist with new stock

MORE FUNDINGPremiumPivot Hub to continue giving instant relief with $100k grant

TRENDING NAMESPremiumTop baby names in 2024 for the State’s south revealed

NYE SwimSwimmers salute to 2024 with annual NYE open water swim

Race dayPremiumIN PICTURES: Racegoers revel in Fitzpatrick Plate day fever

Brilliant win PremiumPlaying Rio rides the bumps to clinch Fitzpatrick Plate win

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‘You’d have to be a gutless wonder and coward to do this’

DV REFUGEWomen’s DV refuge units to increase under Labor promise

Election commitmentLabor commits to $50 million South Coast Highway upgrade

Albany AdvertiserOne person trapped after crashing into tree on major highway

Pacing wrap Young star Heez A Vibe claims memorial victory in Albany

Racing wrap Dynamic duo notch winning double on Fitzpatrick Plate day

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Courts & justice
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Man pleads guilty to causing horrific truck rollover

CourtTeenager sentenced for Bayonet Head stolen car arson

pickle starNational pickleball star inspires Albany Pickleball Club

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Driver who left man on road in hit and run ‘panicked’

Big OxStar sprinter Oxbridge hands Sheehy first listed victory

STAY INFORMEDCheynes and Manypeaks bushfire now under control

Burned OffSheepwash North prescribed burn attracts Nannas’ ire

SOCIAL HOUSINGRelief for those on social housing waitlist with new stock

MORE FUNDINGPivot Hub to continue giving instant relief with $100k grant

TRENDING NAMESTop baby names in 2024 for the State’s south revealed

Race dayIN PICTURES: Racegoers revel in Fitzpatrick Plate day fever

Brilliant win Playing Rio rides the bumps to clinch Fitzpatrick Plate win