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Additional Housing PremiumLots released in Oyster Harbour to address housing crisis

Almost 20 parcels of land have been released in Oyster Harbour in efforts to bolster Albany’s housing stock in an announcement from WA Housing Minister John Carey

Georgia Campion and Melissa Sheil

OPINIONTips for parents navigating Christmas after a separation

“Double the magic doesn’t mean double the stress — it means creating warm, happy memories in both spaces,” writes Albany-based lawyer Marnie Parkinson.

Marnie Parkinson

Cricket cornerBandicoots batathon, Blue Swans name Smash side, T20s return

The Advertiser takes a look at cricket stories from around the Great Southern and Upper Great Southern regions as the summer of cricket heats up in 2024-25.

Harry Grigson

State titlesAlbany ready to raid Basketball WA State Championships

Everything is on the line as 15 Albany Raiders teams make the long trip to Perth this weekend for the 2024 Basketball WA State Championships.

Harry Grigson

BOTTLED AT HOMEDenmark winery to install bottling line and double capacity

A Great Southern winery will be doubling its production capacity and installing a “state-of-the-art” in-house bottling line that will lift the capabilities of the local wine-making industry, thanks to a grant.

Melissa Sheil

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Man fined for false 000 calls and threat to blow up cop shop

An Albany man who falsely called emergency services to a non-existent bushfire and “large brawl” in Bayonet Head before threatening to blow up a police station has been fined $4000.

Melissa Sheil

Lime MinePremiumEnvironmental report supports minimal impact from lime mine

An application to change operating conditions for Great Southern Lime has been opened to a public comment period again after objections to potential noise and environmental impacts were raised last year.

Georgia Campion

History Upkeep$50,000 in funding for Cheynes IV repair and corrosion issue

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station is one of 39 recipients to receive State funding in the latest round of heritage grants, receiving $50,000 for the repair and upkeep of the Cheynes IV vessel.

Georgia Campion

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From the City of Albany’s annual Christmas pageant to an ice rink for kids, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Hot startAmbassadors start hot in destructive win over Raiders

A fast-starting Ambassadors secured a brilliant 20-point victory over the winless Albany Raiders in round six of the Albany Basketball Association on Tuesday night.

Harry Grigson

Hot hand Railways rally in second half Raiders onslaught

Railways launched a stunning second-half assault on Albany Raiders to notch a thrilling eight-point victory in round nine of the Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade on Tuesday.

Harry Grigson

International FestivalIN PICTURES: Albany celebrates all abilities with festival

Albany Town Square was awash with colour and music on Tuesday as about 500 people attended the All Abilities Festival to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Georgia Campion

double chance Albany Cup winner among Wolfe’s chances of Group 1 victory

Albany trainer Steve Wolfe will get a second chance at a first Group 1 triumph in as many weeks when star pair River Rubicon and Currimundi tackle the $1.5m TABTouch-Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

SHOWCASE IN PIXELSPremiumLocal heroes displayed in Perth’s Yagan Square

A talented seven-year-old from the Shire of Pingelly had her artwork displayed prominently in Perth’s CBD as the “people’s choice” winner of a Statewide competition.

Melissa Sheil

NUTRIEN AG AWARDSPremiumOutstanding WA businesses recognised in nationwide Ag awards

Four Western Australian agricultural businesses have been recognised and celebrated by Nutrien Ag Solutions for their magnificent performance and contribution to agriculture.

Hannah Whitehead

Big futurePremiumBig Billy earns second nod for National Performance Camp

Rising Albany basketballer Billy McRae is focused on learning and improving his game after being selected for Basketball Australia’s National Performance Camp for a second successive year.

Harry Grigson

CourtPremiumSupreme Court denies violent Katanning man prison release

A man convicted of a violent 2016 assault in Katanning that left a woman in an induced coma has been denied freedom by WA’s Supreme Court.

Georgia Campion

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STAY ALERT: Bushfire warning downgraded as blaze contained

A bushfire in Broomehill is contained and under control thanks to the efforts of local fireys but a watch and act alert remains in place for the area.

Georgia Campion

Katanning CarolsCarols in the Park sparking holiday spirit in Piesse Park

The Combined Churches of Katanning are decking the halls while warming up their vocal cords for the third annual Carols at the Park to ignite Christmas spirit at Piesse Park amphitheatre.

Hannah Whitehead

Tamby two PremiumTambellup ease past Cougars and register successive wins

Tambellup secured back-to-back victories with a commanding 21-run win over Kojonup in the Great Southern Cricket Association’s fourth round of T20s on Saturday.  

Harry Grigson

Flag winnersPremiumSquibb leads Thundersticks to maiden Hockey One premiership

Tambellup-raised hockey star Penny Squibb has captained Perth Thundersticks women’s side to a Hockey One premiership and saluted a dominant undefeated season.

Harry Grigson

CADETS TAKE FLIGHTPremiumCadets try hand at aviation in Cessna training flight

Young pilots recently had the opportunity to take to the skies for the first time, with the cadets of the Albany Air Force flying across the region in a light aircraft.

Melissa Sheil

All-AustralianPremiumRising star Robbie Farmer sets State of Origin alight

Railways product Robbie Farmer has made waves on the national stage by being selected in the All-Australian side after a sublime tournament with WA in Clontarf Foundation’s State of Origin carnival.

Harry Grigson

COURTPremiumDeclared drug trafficker jailed for Albany meth possession

A Perth man who tried to dispose of nearly 20g of methamphetamine while in the custody of Albany police has been declared a drug trafficker and jailed for two years.

Georgia Campion