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Tom Brough, Ian Clarke, Robert Sutton and Rebecca Stephens have secured seats on the Albany council.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025Albany council results reveal four faces that have won seats

High profile political pair Rebecca Stephens and Tom Brough, respected councillor Robert Sutton and ex-police superintendent Ian Clarke have all won seats in the City of Albany chamber in provisional results.

Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker's Jeremy Wood on his way to 44.

Opening round PremiumMt Barker edge home while Denmark cruise to upset victory

Collingwood Park gave defending premiers Mt Barker a fright while Denmark marked their return to A-grade in style as the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition started on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

The high-profile political pair previously went head-to-head in the State election back in March.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025Former State rivals firm up spots at head of council race

Rebecca Stephens and Tom Brough have emerged as frontrunners in the race for a spot on Albany’s new council, leading the primary vote tally on Monday afternoon as counting continues.

Melissa Sheil

Ashvora members Sri Mallela, Radha Mallela, Sushmita Subedi, Ritu Rawat and Sukh Grewal with Paramjit Kaur.

UTSAVNew not-for-profit to host immigrant empowerment event

A new not-for-profit helping migrants settle into WA is set to host their first event honouring “hope, empowerment and inclusion” in Albany this month.

Melissa Sheil

Manypeaks' stalwart Warwick Durack played his 200th club game on Saturday.

New campaign PremiumUnbeaten Leaver sees Peaks home as Durack cracks 200 games

Manypeaks’ Warwick Durack celebrated his 200th appearance with a useful knock and a run-out as his side edged out Royals on the opening day of the new Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade season.

Claire Middleton

Johnn Francis Maksimovic, 54, was sentenced in Albany Magistrates Court for criminal damage or destruction of property and two counts of stealing a motor vehicle.

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Jail time for man who stole two trucks in three days

A Perth man received jail time after he drove a stolen truck from Perth to Albany, and destroyed the gate of an Albany business to steal a second vehicle after he arrived in the city. 

Jacki Elezovich

Clare King, Michelle Ericsson and Renae Parsons played for WA at the Hockey Australia Masters in Hobart.

Masters marvels PremiumParsons, King and Ericsson help WA sweep to national titles

Three Lower Great Southern Hockey Association players were in WA sides which became National Masters champions earlier this month.

Claire Middleton

Alex Sleeman, Jay Hockey, Clare Campbell and Jan Lewis have secured seats on the Shire of Denmark council.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025Two newcomers, two incumbents secure Denmark seats

The Shire of Denmark has had a shake-up in its council, with two fresh faces elected and two incumbent members holding onto their seats.

Melissa Sheil

Len Handasyde, Kim Tyrer, Brett Bell, Andrew Fraser and Marie O’Dea have secured seats on the Shire of Plantagenet council.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025Three incumbent councillors re-elected in Plantagenet

Three incumbent councillors have been re-elected to the Shire of Plantagenet council, with the five successful candidates announced on Sunday afternoon. 

Melissa Sheil

More than half of the primary votes in the City of Albany lcoal government election have been counted.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION 2025Three lead Albany council race with half of votes counted

Three frontrunners have emerged in the race for Albany’s new council, though the final make-up remains undecided as counting of primary votes continued on Sunday afternoon.

Melissa Sheil

Elijah Bresanello, Ryker Westthorpe and Tate Eckersley enjoying the Albany 7s.

RugbyIN PICTURES: Sevens heaven as thousands descend on Albany

More than 1000 players and probably twice as many spectators came to Albany for the AFGRI Albany 7s, the biggest sevens event in WA.

Claire Middleton

A statement piece of artwork will soon welcome tourists driving into Albany, as the city seeks professional artists to create the entrance art.

WELCOME TO ALBANYPremiumWelcome to Albany: Statement art soon to welcome tourists

A statement artwork will soon welcome tourists driving into Albany, as the city seeks professional artists to create the $100,000 entrance piece.

Melissa Sheil

A NSW man was convicted of careless driving after injuring an elderly woman at an Albany crosswalk.

courtsPremiumNSW man convicted of careless driving after crosswalk crash

A New South Wales man has been convicted of careless driving at his first hearing in the Albany Magistrates Court after he struck an elderly woman on a crosswalk with his van in the Albany CBD in September. 

Jacki Elezovich

European wasps have black stripes and yellow legs. DPIRD has asked the Albany community to report any sightings of European wasps to the department.

The stingEuropean wasps ‘hitch-hiking’ to Albany as nest is removed

A colony of European wasps has been discovered in Napier, just north of Albany, and the community is being urged by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to be on the alert for more.

Claire Middleton

Mt Barker will have to contend with some key player omissions in their premiership defence.

Season preview PremiumPremiers Mt Barker up for title fight again despite big outs

Mt Barker’s balance book of gains and losses is firmly in the red as four key players will not be part of the side’s premiership defence when the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade season starts.

Claire Middleton

Albany’s Jack North (left) was the overall junior champion at the Perth championships.

Strong results Albany Soapbox Club flies flag with championship wins

Young Albany soapbox drivers made a splash at the recent Ross Burton Championships in Perth, taking out a clean sweep across both junior and senior divisions. 

Megan Puls

Teams get ready to get back on the green after a productive off-season.

Scotty’s shotLower Great Southern Bowling League ready for new season

The Lower Great Southern Bowling League is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, with new players and greens in the line-up and some fierce competition expected.

Tim Scott

Pita Waqalevu, Sitiveni Nukutaumaki, RusiateQ io and Joave Tava in traditional Fijian dress.

FIJI DAY‘Lots of merrymaking’: Fiji Day honoured in celebrations

Fiji’s 55th anniversary of independence was celebrated by a small but vibrant contingent in Albany on Saturday, as expats decked in native dress enjoyed the cultural festivities.

Melissa Sheil

Volunteers Julie Cottucci, Chris Gunby, Kerrie O'Flaherty, Barbara Reid and Aileen Reid.

busy beesInvasive species nipped in the bud thanks to Albany vollies

Local volunteers and City of Albany staff joined forces at the end of last month to tackle invasive environmental weeds threatening the natural bushland surrounding Middleton Beach.

Jacki Elezovich

Andy Barnett, who represented Australia at the world championships, with 16-time world champion Mick Hill at the Stirling Club.

Eight-ballMick ‘The Machine’ Hill in the frame with tips and tricks

The Albany Eightball Association welcomed pool royalty on October 10 when Mick ‘The Machine’ Hill came to the Stirling Club to provide group coaching and play exhibition matches.

Claire Middleton

Railways captain Coen Marwick in action against Royals last season.

Season preview PremiumChance for young guns to step into star man Stanley’s shoes

Railways captain Coen Marwick was finding the positives despite losing import Joe Stanley who made such an impact on the side over the past two seasons.

Claire Middleton

Royals Cricket Club's Harry Grigson and Hayden Davies are looking forward to the new season.

Season previewPremiumRoyals’ promising side hoping to mount another title tilt

Royals are looking to mount a strong comeback in the new Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition, with a trio of returning faces key to early confidence ahead of Saturday’s season opener. 

Jacki Elezovich

Chicago Bulls legend Luc Longley has listed his Denmark 'hideout' for more than $4.5m.

HOUSE THAT!CommentsPremiumNBA champion lists beachside ‘hideout’ for $4.5 million

After 33 years of ownership, Fremantle born basketball legend puts serene Denmark ‘hideout’ on the market for offers more than $4.5 million.

Caitlin Vinci

Hayley Louise Simpson, black jacket, has pleaded guilty to a charge from a hit-and-run incident in Spencer Park.

courtsPremiumHit-and-run accused pleads guilty, second charge dismissed

A young woman accused of a fatal hit-and-run incident in Spencer Park that killed Albany nurse Bronwyn Clark has pleaded guilty to failing to report the incident while having a second charge discontinued. 

Jacki Elezovich