Albany’s Old Convict Gaol remains one of the city’s most historically significant landmark that provides insights into WA’s convict era.
Amy Towers
Narrogin’s historic museum and shop has finally reopened a year after a car ploughed through its walls, with the manager saying it was “wonderful” to welcome visitors back after the terrifying incident.
Hannah Whitehead
Just in front of the band at this particular venue were candles. Crosses. Robed clergy clapping along.
Malcolm Quekett
Community members have an opportunity to take part in archaeological digs at the Pilot Station with Southern Ports this month.
In 1925, two Perth men, Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies, and their Citroen 5CV Bubsie, became the first to circumnavigate Australia by car.
Jacki Elezovich
It was 1867 and word had arrived from Britain of a very special guest — none other than Queen Victoria’s second son, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh
There was an undercurrent of complaint about the way Albany was treated by what was seen as a centralist government in Perth.
It was an end of year affirmation that WA was a place where opportunity was everywhere for those prepared to work hard to seize it.
Albany Then & Now exhibition opened to the public on Friday at the Museum of the Great Southern and is one of the fist events that marks Albany’s bicentenary
The most important outcome of all was a new sense of confidence in Perth’s ability to compete successfully on a world stage
The world was slowly recovering from the ravages of World War II and a new generation was forging its own path.
A beloved community venue dubbed the ‘Pink Hall’, celebrated a milestone birthday last Friday, with the committee members devoted to maintaining it hosting a celebratory bash.
Melissa Sheil
Narrogin’s past and present descended on their school ground for its 70th year celebrations, applauding the milestone and reconnecting to their playtime roots.
There could scarcely be an Australian of a certain age who doesn’t remember the iconic 1970s advertisement for Holden.
His camera captured not just family and friends but also buildings, streets and vistas, some of which are long gone, and others which have remained familiar to this day.
Construction finally kicked off on the historic Brookton Railway Station this week, with the restoration works foregoing a lengthy dispute and marking a reconciliation between the council and community
As one of Western Australia’s first non-English speaking migrants, he embodied the character of many who would follow
A century-old railway goods shed has officially reopened following a significant and highly anticipated refurbishment to complete the rail project that was years in the making.
They relied on cattle stations along the way for fuel, food and a comfortable bed wherever possible - or slept rough on the side of the road
For 140 years, BHP has been a constant in an uncertain world and nowhere has its impact been felt more strongly than right here in Western Australia
BHP
The rich history, stories and sounds of Albany will soon be available to listen to on your daily walk as locals are invited to lend their voices to a new app set to be launched for the 2026 bicentenary.
How powerful accounts from two WA journalists reverberated across the globe.
It was not about chasing achievements or a burning ambition, but rather something simpler that drove him.
