The State Government has put out to tender for expansions of Albany Health Campus and the redevelopment of the Meekatharra Hospital for a single contractor to design both projects.
Jacki Elezovich
After a public vote the winners of the Mt Barker cheeky chicken paint-off have been announced.
Claire Middleton
After a 16-year break, the seniors expo returned to Albany on Tuesday to connect older people of the Great Southern to more than 30 local organisations, clubs and service providers.
Melissa Sheil
Spud King Tony Galati has forked out $14 million in a deal to nab two major Manjimup orchards in his plan to secure local produce for slated-to-open regional stores.
Georgia Campion
Getting out in nature and the community is essential for mental wellbeing no matter your age or ability level, Albany Cycling Without Age volunteer co-ordinator Sandie Smith says.
Five yachts in the mixed keel boat division competed in a harbour course event on Saturday in a strong 25 knot easterly that tested boats and crews.
Des Beeck
Fremantle Dockers star Jordan Clark and former Australian under-16 cricket representative made a surprise return to the sport as he dominated for Lake Grace during his AFL off-season break. SEE THE PICS
Cameron Newbold
Ian Brayshaw is renowned as one of WA’s best cricketers, an all-rounder, in fact, whose skills have not been confined to his use of bat and ball.
Popanyinning farmer and critical burns survivor Tim Haslam was brought to tears during the retelling of his family’s harvest-fire tragedy for the latest endeavour to promote fire safety.
Hannah Whitehead
Cranbrook police are investigating a brazen theft in the Great Southern in which 65 male pigs worth about $12,000 were stolen.
Cally Dupe
In round four of the Lower Great Southern Bowling League’s men’s first division Middleton Beach Gold dropped their second home game in a row, defeated by local rivals Middleton Beach Green.
Tim Scott
The decision by the City of Albany council on October 28 to again re-elect a man as deputy mayor was both disappointing and short-sighted, writes Juliet Bateman.
Juliet Bateman
The town of Denmark paused on Tuesday morning to honour Remembrance Day, with a service held by the Denmark RSL well-attended by both locals and visitors to the area.
Seven West Media staff have been acknowledged for another comprehensive year of footy coverage, taking home a string of prizes at the WA Football Media Guild Awards.
Spectrum Theatre is preparing to open their final show of the year, with Albany playwright Aaron Murray’s debut show A Composite Arrangement celebrating its red carpet opening night on Friday
After four days in the saddle, Albany mountain bikers registered a podium finish and many other super performances in the annual Cape to Cape race which took place last month.
Products from several Great Southern agribusinesses were showcased to international buyers last week as part of a trade mission to promote WA exports to the Asian market.
Sonics Blue made it five wins from five in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition with a 60-34 win over Raiders on Tuesday night.
A red-hot Lake Grace chased down Wickepin-Harrismith’s total in less than 20 overs to notch a home-ground victory on Sunday, their fourth straight win of the new Upper Great Southern Cricket Association season.
Two Great Southern childcare centres were temporarily shut down on Friday over safety concerns for staff after a senior employee’s husband was charged with producing child abuse material.
An Albany man who was revealed as a drug dealer after police spotted incriminating texts on his unlocked phone and bags of cannabis visible on his passenger seat during a traffic stop, has been fined.
The family behind Wild West Bowling is all smiles this week after their unique venue picked up a State award — the first they had ever nominated for — on Tuesday, less than a year after its doors opened.
Great Southern athletes returned from the WA All Schools Championships in Perth with five gold medals and a host of other podium finishes.
Albany’s favourite steakhouse, Rustlers Steakhouse and Grill, recently took home two awards for its outstanding food, hospitality and commitment to the Albany community.
