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‘No excuses’PremiumTeen fined after assaulting cop with glass bottle

Through her lawyer, the teenager admitted she threw the bottle in a “reckless manner”.

Kellie Balaam

SAILINGSailing season for 2021-22 officially opened

Skippers and crews were faced with a strong and steady 16-knot easterly, which was to quickly get rid of the winter cobwebs.

Des Beeck

GuiltyPremiumSerial Albany fraudster pleads guilty to all charges

The Spencer Park woman pleading guilty to 11 counts of gaining benefit by fraud and nine counts of stealing committed in 2020 and 2021.

Kellie Balaam & Liam Croy

community leadersWave of new CEOs splash down in the Great Southern

The neighbouring shires of Kent, Broomehill-Tambellup and Woodanilling have followed the Shire of Kojonup in welcoming a new chief executive.

Tom Shanahan

COUNTRY CUP SQUADWillmott in the mix for WA Invitational

Nathan Willmott is the sole Great Southern Cricket Association representative in the WA Invitational XI squad.

Cameron Newbold

GRAND FINAL REMATCHPremiumKendenup gain grand final revenge

After going down in last season’s Great Southern Cricket Association decider, Kendenup got some early revenge on Tambellup, winning their round two clash by 43 runs.

Taj Stubber

CUP SHOWDOWNPremiumNarrogin to host Country Cup opener

Albany and Districts Cricket Association and WA Invitational XI to do battle in round one of the Belt-Up Country Cup in Narrogin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Open to allPlantagenet signs refugee welcome zone agreement

In a letter to the council, Mt Barker Hazara Community WA spokesperson Ali Jafari said becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone would support all refugees who have decided to call Mt Barker home.

Sarah Makse

SUPERB TONPremiumFrancis century seals first win

A wrap of round action in the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade competition.

Taj Stubber

Food for thoughtKaren community’s fair fight for democracy

Albany Karen community leader Daniel Zu said the fundraiser aimed to raise awareness and support those fighting for democracy in Myanmar.

Sarah Makse

UNDEFEATED STARTPremiumBroomehill’s brilliant start to season

Jack Batchelor produced a terrific all-round display to guide Broomehill to their second straight win in the Great Southern Cricket Association.

Taj Stubber

YOUTHFUL APPROACHPremiumCountry Cup team looks to youth

Albany and Districts Cricket Association will debut four teenagers in the round one Belt-Up Country Cup clash against the WA Invitational XI in Narrogin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

STELLAR PERFORMANCEPremiumRoyals cruise to second straight win

Manypeaks and Royals remain undefeated in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association under-17s competition.

Taj Stubber

STATE CUPGreat Southern shines in cup

Four Great Southern sides compete at the 2021 Netball WA State Cup in Perth.

Taj Stubber

reaching new peaksApp launched to make exploring Stirling Range easier

A new app designed designed to make exploring the park easier and safer with interactive driving and trail maps linked to GPS points, photos, accommodation and other information has been launched.

Tom Shanahan

raise the batPremiumHidden farming community hall clocks 100 years

Members of the Kenmare community past and present reunited last weekend to salute their restored town hall after a century of service to farmers around the region.

Tom Shanahan

FEATURE RACEGroup 3 test for thriving nine-year-old

Luke’s Gold will step up to his first group race in his 66 start career after producing two superb runs back from a break.

Taj Stubber

So, what’s the plan?PremiumFlood fears linger in Elleker as locals call for action

After a follow-up community meeting earlier this month, Elleker farmer Phil Harding said the community were still waiting on a plan from the Water Corporation.

Sarah Makse

Final hurdlePremiumCity backs oyster site expansion

Councillors voted in support of an officer’s recommendation to grant a bigger sublease to Harvest Road on Tuesday night after a public comment period.

Sarah Makse

overwhelming receptionPremiumKatanning puts on a show for their 130th anniversary

Thousands of showgoers ventured into the heart of the Great Southern to experience over 100 exhibitions including dog jumping, speed shearing, animal farms, arts and crafts stalls and sideshow alley.

Tom Shanahan

New leaderPremiumSmith wins vote for deputy mayor role

Cr Smith and Cr Paul Terry — both councillors of six years — were the only two elected members to contest the position at a council meeting on Tuesday night.

Sarah Makse

UNDEFEATED STARTPremiumInfernos deny brave Griffins

A wrap of all the action in round two of the Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade competition.

Taj Stubber

Grand slam ideaPremiumCoach brings Albany tennis indoors

On Court Tennis owner Vincent Brochard is driving the indoor tennis vision — a first for Albany — with the support of the Albany Agricultural Society.

Sarah Makse

Stepping upCommunity to walk beside people living with dementia

The money raised supports Alzheimer’s WA Hawthorn House, which provides a home away from home for people in the Great Southern to ensure no one faces dementia alone.

Sarah Makse