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Brookton-Pingelly’s Ryley Conlan tackles Katanning’s Tyrone Roe.

Opening round PremiumPanthers fight off late challenge from Katanning in opener

Last season’s wooden spooners Katanning Wanderers have gone close to upsetting Brookton-Pingelly in the opening round of the new Upper Great Southern Football League season.

Cameron Newbold

Dancers in traditional dress at the Hari Raya event, celebrating the end of Ramadan.

Event harmonyPremiumKatanning Christmas Islanders celebrate Hari Raya event

Katanning’s Christmas Islanders Community Club Association hosted its first Suasana Keharmonia Di Hari Raya event, celebrating the end of Ramadan with a community feast and dancing at the town’s Pioneer Hall.

Claire Middleton

Bred Co will host this year's closing event in collaboration with Big Loaf and La Violletta Wines in their laneway space, with a similar look to their 2023 event.

local tastePremiumAlbany takes centre stage in Taste Great Southern festival

The Great Southern’s premier food and wine festival Taste Great Southern returns to the region from Thursday, featuring local culinary talent and businesses, and an extended four-day program

Jacki Elezovich

Albany netballer Keely Berry has made the next step towards her Aussie netball dream with her selection to the National Pathways Squad.

Top talent PremiumRising star Keely Berry called up for national netball squad

Outstanding Albany netballer Keely Berry has been identified as one of brightest prospects in the country, after a standout performance for WA at the recent national championships.

Jacki Elezovich

Kevin Judd won the open section of The Art in the Porongurup event with his exhibit Small is Beautiful.

Art in the PorongurupPremiumSmall is Beautiful wins big for Porongurup artist Kevin Judd

The nesting wrens in Kevin Judd’s Small is Beautiful exhibit have captured the hearts of judges in the Art in the Porongurup event.

Claire Middleton

MAIN PIC: Albany's Marcey O'Donnell. INSET: Elite women's winner Tanya Bailey.

Downhill delight PremiumBailey storms home as Albany dominate State Downhill series

Albany riders dominated the third round of the WA State Downhill Series on their home track at Mt Clarence last weekend.

Claire Middleton

Dr Steve Hall is selling his vineyard and winery Rockcliffe in Denmark after 22 years.

Vineyard SaleCommentsPremiumGranite-inspired Denmark winery hits the market

A Denmark winery is up for grabs after Rockcliffe owner operator and former geologist Steve Hall made the decision for an international sea change.

Georgia Campion

Jared, Seb, Tristan and Ryan Ballard before playing in a league game together for Mt Barker against the Royals.

Family affair PremiumRyan Ballard and three sons play Bulls league game together

Ryan Ballard enjoyed a special moment on Saturday, playing a league game for Mt Barker alongside his three sons Tristan, Seb and Jared for the first time.

Cameron Newbold

Wandering-based Australian Christians Deonne Kingsford is running for the seat of O'Connor in the 2025 Federal election.

Election CandidatePremiumDeonne Kingsford on fighting for a ‘righteous nation’

In the final installment of our series on the Federal election candidates for O’Connor, the Albany Advertiser sits down for a chat with Australian Christians candidate Deonne Kingsford.

Georgia Campion

The Wagin War Memorial marked its 100th Anzac Day celebration on Friday.

Lest we forgetPremiumWagin War Memorial celebrates 100 years of remembrance

Wagin’s iconic war memorial celebrated its century anniversary with a dawn service the Wagin RSL president believes to be its best attended yet.

Melissa Sheil

June Williams’ book You Have 6 Months details her journey with stage 4 lung cancer.

Fighting talePremiumAuthor finds positives in journey with stage 4 lung cancer

Kojonup farmer June Williams has written a book called You Have 6 Months about her journey with stage 4 lung cancer

Claire Middleton

The men's and women's A-grade competitions will start on Saturday in the LGSHA.

season previewPremiumLGSHA ready for another competitive season of hockey

The Lower Great Southern Hockey Association A-grade is ready for a flying season start on Saturday, with both the men’s and women’s A-grade competitions retaining four teams. 

Jacki Elezovich

Bred Co. bakery, Perth bakery Big Loaf and local winery La Violetta, will host the closing event of the Taste Great Southern festival on May 4.

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

From live music to Taste Great Southern events, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

The early voting booth on Albany's York Street.

Federal ElectionHere’s what you need to know in Albany for the election

The Federal election is on Saturday, May 3. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. 

Georgia Campion

Phoebe Miller, 7, Summer Thompson, 6, Chloe Liddle, 7, and Anna Miller, 4 are Albany NetSetGo participants.

Netball popularity Youth netball program NetSetGo back with fresh design

A netball development program for kids has kicked off this week in Albany, with this year’s program offering a revamped approach to participation in line with the sport’s growing popularity.

Melissa Sheil

Peter Gligorevic Medal winner Ryan Davies.

Medal honour PremiumDavies “embodies Anzac spirit” says coach after superb game

Railways midfielder Ryan Davies was lauded for a brilliant performance that was the embodiment of the fighting spirit in Friday’s Anzac Day clash against North Albany

Melissa Sheil

WA product Tom Edwards has re-signed with Essedon as he makes a comeback from an ACL injury.

AFLCommentsBombers show of faith as Tom Edwards re-signs for 2026

Albany product Tom Edwards has signed a one-year contract extension with Essendon Football Club to see him back in black and red for 2026, after his 2025 season was cruelly ended due to a ruptured ACL 

Jacki Elezovich

Jerramungup's Sean Wisewould gets away from Lake Grace-Pingrup's Jai Holmes.

Upset winPremiumEagles knock off reigning premiers in early season upset

Jerramungup made an early season statement by knocking off reigning premiers Lake Grace-Pingrup in round two of the Ongerup Football Association on Saturday, with a tight six-point result at Jerramungup. 

Jacki Elezovich

Weapons electrical engineering officer Darcy Cook.

Gallipoli LandingHMAS Toowoomba visits for 110 years since Gallipoli landing

HMAS Toowoomba and its 190 officers and sailors paid Albany a visit for the 2025 Anzac Day services and commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli.

Georgia Campion

The 518 Army cadet Unit Katanning WA attended the Katanning Anzac dawn service at Katanning War Memorial.

Anzac DayPremiumKatanning records high turnout for Anzac Day dawn service

The Katanning community gathered before the sun rose on Friday, adorned in the medals of their relatives and winter wear to fight the cold, for the town’s largest Anzac Day service in years.

Hannah Whitehead

A Porungurup man was sentenced on Thursday for damaging property and breaching a police order.

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The West Australian exclusive
‘Borderline stalking’: No jail for man who slashed tyre

A Porongurup man who slashed the tyre of his partner’s car during an argument and breached a police order to stay away from her the next day has avoided immediate jail. 

Melissa Sheil

Railways' Ryley Valli looks for options in the game against North Albany.

Fiery clash PremiumCoach says accuracy needs work after Tigers’ Anzac Day win

Railways player-coach Bodhi Stubber believes his side has plenty to improve on despite their comprehensive Anzac Day victory over North Albany on Friday.

Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker's Camball McMahon takes off.

Opening round PremiumBulls survive late scare to start new season on winning note

Mt Barker started life under new coach Gary Pope in winning fashion, surviving a late scare from Royals to score a round one win at Sounness Park on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

The Playlist Choir performing in the town square, Albany as part of the ArtSouthWA Easter Arts Festival.

Arts festivalFirst Easter arts festival a hit with creators and visitors

Organisers estimate more than 10,000 people enjoyed an arty adventure during the ArtSouthWA Easter Festival.

Claire Middleton