Great Southern police say two new drones will be a major boost for search and rescue operations from the Stirling Range to the rugged south coast
Cameron Newbold
The State Emergency Service volunteer who led the rescue of a Perth rock climber near The Gap on Sunday has detailed the operation that brought the 25-year-old back to safety.
Sarah Makse & Cameron Newbold
The Nationals WA have pledged to allocate $1 million to a 16-court community tennis centre at the Centennial Park Sporting Precinct if they win government at the March State election.
Sarah Makse
Albany Mountain Bike Club could have a new $150,000 base if Labor is re-elected in March.
A $3.3 million election commitment to upgrade The Gap’s tourism facilities could help propel Albany towards another visitor boom, Tourism Minister Paul Papalia says.
Peel win A-section senior country week title after defeating Albany and Districts in the final at the WACA last week
Taj Stubber
Coolup trainer Hayden Reeves claimed a special first victory in the $20,000 Wellington and Reeves Albany Cup (2690m) with Thomson Bay on Saturday night.
The trend of visiting competitors winning the Brenda Wittenoom Open continued as Nedlands Golf Club member Vanessa Stephens claimed the 2021 edition of the major regional WA event at the weekend
Albany golfer Peter Tomlinson had a dream start in his first Wittenoom Cup competition at Albany Golf Club
Albany and Districts Cricket Association B-section side won their final game of senior country week to finish in fifth spot
Star Albany and Districts all-rounder Nathan Crudeli returned to senior country week cricket in impressive fashion last week.
Two women from the Great Southern region have received the national Ambulance Service Medal for their contributions to the community through St John Ambulance.
Kellie Balaam
Your guide to what is happening in Albany, Mt Barker and Denmark this Australia Day.
Today will mark a milestone for thousands of people across the country as they are welcomed as new Australian citizens.
Shannon Smith
A Perth man rock climbing near The Gap in Albany has been rescued and taken to hospital after falling seven metres down a cliff face.
Daryna Zadvirna and Sarah Makse
Peel Cricket Association have claimed the 2021 Boan Cup after defeating Albany and Districts in the senior country week final today, led by a superb century from teenager Corey Wasley
Taj Stubber and Cameron Newbold
A 36-year-old man threatened to kill a campsite caretaker who took a baseball bat to one of his dogs in Parryville on New Year’s Day.
People flocked to Frost Park to be a part of this year’s Grapes and Gallops festival last Sunday
Shire of Plantagenet president and trucking industry leader Chris Pavlovich has spoken out in the wake of a tragic festive period on Great Southern roads
Retired racehorses will converge on the Albany Equestrian Centre to take part in the first Off the Track Clinic held in the Great Southern
There was surf, smiles and just enough sun at Middleton Beach when about 90 people took to the water for the Disabled Surfers Association Great Southern’s first event of the year.
Albany and Districts Cricket Association will chase a 16th Boan Cup tomorrow after progressing to this year’s A-section final at senior country week
Premier Mark McGowan was among a crowd of supporters who converged on Albany Entertainment Centre to roast and toast retiring MP Peter Watson as his 20-year political career draws to a close.
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Albany’s heart will turn all the colours of the rainbow next month when Albany Pride delivers one of the biggest regional Pride event line-ups in Australia.
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