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Polling dayPremiumGiz Watson: Greens ‘ready to negotiate’ with ALP

Australia last faced a hung Parliament in 2010, when Labor leader Julia Gillard secured the support of the Greens and three independents to form a minority government.

Liam Croy

GSFL opinion PremiumOPINION: Is this a changing of the guard?

The league’s expansion club Albany and out of towners Mt Barker, not only headlined round four but they produced a brilliant game of footy

Cameron Newbold

National Volunteer Week Albany volunteering stars celebrated

The Thank a Volunteer sundowner hosted by the Albany an Regional Volunteer Service brought together volunteers from all walks of life to show the community’s appreciation.

Calvin Sims and Sarah Makse

Federal electionElection Q&A: The candidates for O’Connor make their case

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Sarah Makse

FoundMissing man found in happy ending to Albany search

Senior Sergeant Hugh Letessier said police officers, SES volunteer, volunteer firefighters and police drones were being used in the search.

Liam Croy

Crisis continues PremiumHomes demolished as Anzac Road damage worsens

Crews have this month been demolishing two homes on Sleeman Avenue that were evacuated in October, after the road cracked and properties were slowly pulled down the hill.

Sarah Makse

‘Cowardly’ attack PremiumTeen sentenced for ‘cowardly’ Albany tourist mugging

Judge Herron labelled the incident a “cowardly and unprovoked attack” which continued while the victim was “defenceless and vulnerable on the ground”.

Sarah Makse

Staff shortages Late call for staff to make sure O’Connor polls can open

O’Connor was named one of eight electorates of concern across the country on Wednesday, with the potential for some polling places being unable to open on election day because of worker shortages.

Sarah Makse

National Volunteer Week Albany’s David Jolly shares his vollie spirit

David Jolly has been recognised by St John WA to mark National Volunteer week after hanging up his green uniform earlier this year. 

Sarah Makse

Golf club attack PremiumTwo men jailed for ‘vicious, prolonged’ Albany attack

When the victim and two men left the nightclub they were “immediately set upon and attacked”.

Sarah Makse

Lest we forgetThank you, from the Albany RSL

Albany RSL services director Michael Tugwell said he wanted to make special mention of the efforts of the City of Albany events team.

Liam Croy

What’s onPremiumOut and about in Albany

Here’s your guide to the weekend ahead in Albany

Liam Croy

‘not good enough’PremiumTeen sentenced over graffiti vandalism

Appearing in Katanning’s Children’s Court on April 10, the teenager pleaded guilty to one count of stealing and two counts of defacing public property.

Sean Van Der Wielen

volunteer weekFirefighter Trent Di Fulvio reflects on time with brigade

Trent Di Fulvio said the Corrigin-Shackleton bushfire was the worst the district had seen.

Isabel Vieira

kicking goals The Nutty Mob hits goal of donating $100,000

On Monday, the group presented a cheque of $14,069 to Cancer Council WA’s Wheatbelt regional education officer Kaylor Andrews.

Isabel Vieira

three generations Hockley family have volunteer spirit in the blood

Merv Hockley was the first of his family to join the local firefighting unit almost 40 years ago. 

Isabel Vieira

green for milne PremiumLocal bowling club names green after Sue and Murray Milne

Murray Milne said the club had “made their retirement”. 

Isabel Vieira

food and wine PremiumIN PICTURES: Food and Wine Festival a smash hit

Visitors enjoyed cooking demonstrations hosted by Evan Hayter, Jordan Bruno and Trenton Brennan who each shared their culinary inspiration.

Isabel Vieira

“terrible situation”PremiumKatanning dad sentenced for assaulting baby son

A 22 year old Katanning man has been sentenced after assaulting his son while he was participating in a sleeping trail at Perth Children’s Hospital last year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

‘Ours not Mine’PremiumUnited Funds withdraws Denmark exploration application

Cr Donald Clarke said he was pleased with the outcome although he was ‘fairly confident’ the application would not have been successful.

Isabel Vieira

gig for good cause PremiumAlbany’s The Numbats host fundraiser for a good cause

The local band have partnered with LBK Entertainment to host the special fundraiser to raise vital funds for women and children escaping domestic violence

Isabel Vieira

pulling the pin PremiumArts Narrogin pulls pin on ‘unsafe’ town hall

Events manager Brad Flett said there were ongoing safety issues at the Narrogin Town Hall involving stage rigging, air conditioning and moisture seeping in from the roof.

Isabel Vieira

State champs Local surfer third in WA longboard titles

Small conditions greeted competitors across the three days of action, where 16 separate State champions were crowned. 

Cameron Newbold

Icy plunge PremiumAnnual big freeze attracts strong list of sliders

This year’s Big Freeze will be held at Lake Grace on Saturday, May 28, as towns come together to raise money to fight motor neurone disease.

Cameron Newbold