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Infernos' Naomi Bell shoots as Mt Barker's Savannah Beveridge defends.

First round PremiumMt Barker draw first blood in new women’s open competition

Mt Barker started life in the new Albany Basketball Association top women’s grade in winning style, with a dominant second half on Tuesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Volunteers of the Albany Historical Society have spent the past few days vacuuming, dusting and sweeping the accumulated debris from Bellevue House, formerly known as Norman House, to ready it for renovation.

Finest home restoredPremiumBellevue’s new lease on life as AHS sink teeth into renos

After more than a decade of sitting empty, one of Albany’s oldest buildings which was considered “the finest home of its time” is being refurbished thanks to the generosity of two Great Southern institutions.

Melissa Sheil

Community leaders have made loving tributes to former Albany mayor Dennis Wellington who died last week aged 77.

Tributes flowMoving tributes paid to Albany icon Dennis Wellington

There has been an outpouring of love for former Albany mayor Dennis Wellington, whose sudden passing on Thursday rocked the Great Southern community.

Melissa Sheil, Claire Middleton and Amy Towers

Manypeaks confer during their weekend game.

Season opener PremiumManypeaks grind Collingwood Park into the dirt for opener

Manypeaks have started the new Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade campaign in winning fashion, grinding their way past Collingwood Park at Turf North on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Royals' Ted Batchelor at the crease.

Nervy winPremiumLions snare unlikely win from Bulls grasp in season opener

Reigning premiers Royals dug deep to secure an opening round win over title contenders Mt Barker, leg spinner Angus Thompson dragging the Lions to an unlikely victory on Saturday at Turf South.

Cameron Newbold

The Crown Princess makes its way to the Port of Albany on Friday.

Cruise seasonFirst cruise ship of season packs out Albany streets

Thousands of visitors descended on Albany’s streets and top tourist attractions on Friday as the first cruise ship of the season arrived at the Port of Albany. 

Amy Towers

Wayne Smith (golf), Tricia Heberle (hockey), Jodie Cooper (surfing) and the family of Diane Martin (nee Jackson, netball), Tasha Burnside, Kelly Martin and Weston Jackson.

Walk of FameFour champions first to be inducted in Sporting Walk of Fame

Four champions, whose routes to the highest level of their sports were forged in Albany, were inducted into the city’s Sporting Walk of Fame at a ceremony on Thursday evening at Retravision Stadium.

Claire Middleton

The runway at the Albany Regional Airport.

airport upgradePremiumContractor for $44.2m Albany airport renovation revealed

Sydney-based Downer Group have been revealed as the contractor engaged to complete the massive renovations of the Albany Regional Airport that will eventually facilitate direct east-coast flights.

Melissa Sheil

Police seeking information on Ashana Maree Luke, 16, who has been missing since June.

Missing personPolice searching for teenager missing for almost four months

WA Police are appealing to the public for information regarding welfare concerns for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since June.

Amy Towers

The Song Catchers cast Jarrad Inman, Matt Reuben James Ward, Jarred Wall and Lachlan Higgins.

Albany 2026PremiumAlbany history inspires lively show about finding your voice

A fox, an echidna and a mythical tree are leading audiences into a world of lost songs and unlikely friendships in a new musical adventure premiering in Albany this week.

Amy Towers

Kendenup's Beau Sobey gets runs on the leg side.

Opening round PremiumWanderers fall short in gallant round one chase at Kendenup

Katanning Wanderers came close to causing a major opening round upset in the new Great Southern Cricket Association season, as they tried to chase down 204 against Kendenup on Saturday. 

Cameron Newbold

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer AwarenessIt’s breast cancer awareness month so get to know your body

October is breast cancer awareness month, and the Cancer Council WA is urging everyone to get to know their bodies so they can spot any symptoms or changes.

Claire Middleton

Mae Elliot, Sandra Gilfillan, Shaun Ossinger, Natalie Reeves and Aileen Reid at the Oyster Harbour Miaritch 2026 Showcase.

Oyster Harbour MiaritchEvent tells of journey from ecological collapse to recovery

The Oyster Harbour Miaritch 2026 Showcase was held on Saturday at Emu Point Marina, emphasising the past, present and future of the catchment group’s environmental projects.

Claire Middleton

Denmark Hotel's Ali Osborne with Artisan Brewing's Brian and Julia Fitzgerald.

Bushfire brewPremiumBushfire Ready Red on tap in Denmark for fundraiser

Two Great Southern institutions have joined forces to brew up a special edition beer in a bid to increase involvement in Denmark’s bushfire preparedness initiatives.

Melissa Sheil

Long-serving Albany mayor Dennis Wellington has died aged 77.

valePremiumDevoted and longest-serving ex-Albany mayor dies suddenly

The community of Albany is in mourning after the shock death of one of its icons and longest-serving mayor Dennis Wellington.

Cameron Newbold and Melissa Sheil

Frankland River Wine Festival will take place at Frankland River Oval from 12pm. Grace Sapinski and Sarah Cvitan.

Wine FestivalFrankland River Wine Festival will put region in spotlight

Frankland River’s finest wines and local flavours will take centre stage at a festival putting the regions producers, food and country hospitality in the spotlight on Saturday.

Amy Towers

John, Wendy, Charlotte and Jennifer Munro.

Albany 2026IN PICTURES: Sold-out show for Albany premiere of film

It was a full house at the Albany Entertainment Centre on Friday as hundreds huddled into theatre seats to watch the familiar sites, scenery and people on show in Albany-shot film Almost With You.

Melissa Sheil

Fast bowler Mitch Jackson is back in Mt Barker colours.

Season preview PremiumEnglish flavour gives Mt Barker a taste of the good old days

Mt Barker, the one-day champions from 2024-25, lost a bit of impetus last season but look back to their best with several key additions for this Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade campaign.

Claire Middleton

Royals won the A-grade title double last season, with both one-day and T20 flags.

Season preview PremiumBatchelor’s return puts Royals in good shape to defend flags

Royals have much to defend after clinching the one-day and T20 flags last season, but they seem well-equipped for another tilt at Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade silverware this season.

Claire Middleton

Collingwood Park's Buddy Robinson enjoyed a clean sweep of the ADCA awards last season.

Season preview PremiumBuddy’s buddies sign up for Park ahead of new campaign

Competition star Buddy Robinson will have some more exciting talent around him as Collingwood Park aim to rise further up the ladder this season.

Claire Middleton

Manypeaks are hoping to go one better this season.

Season preview PremiumManypeaks hoping to land new import despite visa struggles

Manypeaks were the nearly team last season in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association, reaching two A-grade grand finals but losing both the T20 and one-day showpieces to Royals.

Claire Middleton

Joe Stanley, who dominated the awards after the 2024-25 season, is back playing for Railways this season.

Season previewPremiumStar import Stanley back to boost under-performing Railways

It’s all change at Railways, with as much movement in their ranks as skipper Coen Marwick hopes to get from the ball when his side starts in the ADCA A-grade competition on October 24. 

Claire Middleton

Rovers stalwarts Andy Walsh and Chris Higgins discuss old times as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Club anniversaryPremiumRovers light the candles for 75 years but look to the future

There will be memories of titles won and great goals scored when Albany Rovers celebrate their 75th anniversary at their end-of-season wind-up on Saturday

Claire Middleton

George Famlonga and Chris Johnston from Albany Engineering claimed top spots at the WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition on September 30.

Engineering competitionApprentices bring home gongs from WorldSkills challenge

Two Albany Engineering apprentices have claimed first and second place in a regional turning competition, putting their trade skills to the test against apprentices from across the region. 

Amy Towers