Albany residents showed up for McHappy Day on Saturday to buy a burger in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities, with the annual fundraiser making thousands to support sick children around Australia.
Jacki Elezovich
A Kojonup woman who was allegedly found with a trafficable amount of methamphetamine in a roadside stop faces a string of drug charges.
Hannah Whitehead
Albany’s Joanne Tindale has been named Australia’s certified professional bookkeeper of the year, taking home a major national title in a field often dominated by big-city firms.
Claire Middleton
The State Government has put out to tender for expansions of Albany Health Campus and the redevelopment of the Meekatharra Hospital for a single contractor to design both projects.
After a public vote the winners of the Mt Barker cheeky chicken paint-off have been announced.
After a 16-year break, the seniors expo returned to Albany on Tuesday to connect older people of the Great Southern to more than 30 local organisations, clubs and service providers.
Melissa Sheil
Getting out in nature and the community is essential for mental wellbeing no matter your age or ability level, Albany Cycling Without Age volunteer co-ordinator Sandie Smith says.
Five yachts in the mixed keel boat division competed in a harbour course event on Saturday in a strong 25 knot easterly that tested boats and crews.
Des Beeck
Fremantle Dockers star Jordan Clark and former Australian under-16 cricket representative made a surprise return to the sport as he dominated for Lake Grace during his AFL off-season break. SEE THE PICS
Cameron Newbold
Ian Brayshaw is renowned as one of WA’s best cricketers, an all-rounder, in fact, whose skills have not been confined to his use of bat and ball.
Cranbrook police are investigating a brazen theft in the Great Southern in which 65 male pigs worth about $12,000 were stolen.
Cally Dupe
In round four of the Lower Great Southern Bowling League’s men’s first division Middleton Beach Gold dropped their second home game in a row, defeated by local rivals Middleton Beach Green.
Tim Scott
The decision by the City of Albany council on October 28 to again re-elect a man as deputy mayor was both disappointing and short-sighted, writes Juliet Bateman.
Juliet Bateman
The town of Denmark paused on Tuesday morning to honour Remembrance Day, with a service held by the Denmark RSL well-attended by both locals and visitors to the area.
Spectrum Theatre is preparing to open their final show of the year, with Albany playwright Aaron Murray’s debut show A Composite Arrangement celebrating its red carpet opening night on Friday
Products from several Great Southern agribusinesses were showcased to international buyers last week as part of a trade mission to promote WA exports to the Asian market.
Sonics Blue made it five wins from five in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition with a 60-34 win over Raiders on Tuesday night.
A red-hot Lake Grace chased down Wickepin-Harrismith’s total in less than 20 overs to notch a home-ground victory on Sunday, their fourth straight win of the new Upper Great Southern Cricket Association season.
Two Great Southern childcare centres were temporarily shut down on Friday over safety concerns for staff after a senior employee’s husband was charged with producing child abuse material.
An Albany man who was revealed as a drug dealer after police spotted incriminating texts on his unlocked phone and bags of cannabis visible on his passenger seat during a traffic stop, has been fined.
The family behind Wild West Bowling is all smiles this week after their unique venue picked up a State award — the first they had ever nominated for — on Tuesday, less than a year after its doors opened.
Great Southern athletes returned from the WA All Schools Championships in Perth with five gold medals and a host of other podium finishes.
Albany’s favourite steakhouse, Rustlers Steakhouse and Grill, recently took home two awards for its outstanding food, hospitality and commitment to the Albany community.
From theatre productions to art exhibitions, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern
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