In the midst of Albany’s bicentenary commemorations, the statue of Mokare on York Street serves as a reminder that the region’s history stretches far beyond 200 years.
Amy Towers
Cancer Council WA is encouraging Great Southern residents to quit drinking alcohol next month for the annual Dry July fundraiser, raising much-needed funds for the cancer information hotline.
Jacki Elezovich
The 46-year-old suffered a medical episode while competing at a WA Gravity Enduro cycling event in the South West.
Claire Middleton
Truckie Alan Ettridge was over the moon last week when the auction inspired by his fundraising efforts raised $20,000 for two rural primary schools.
Old time tunes, homemade food and a packed dance floor will bring the community together this Saturday as Bornholm Hall celebrates the bicentenary year with a dinner dance.
A strong contingent of Great Southern talent will be among this year’s WA State Country Women’s side taking on Perth Football League in their annual country versus metro clash.
Many remember the late Antony “Tony” Smith as a fierce advocate for WA wines but fewer recall that he planted the seeds for the industry of which he later became a stalwart.
Melissa Sheil
The City of Albany’s desire to improve access to its natural attractions has earned it a runner-up spot in the Most Accessible Communities Awards.
The Lower Great Southern Hockey Association are set to contest the women’s 2026 CBH Group Country Championships, competing in division one in Perth from June 19-21.
Mary Maitland, skippered by Stephen Brown, clinched heat five of the Princess Royal Sailing Club’s six-race winter series on June 13, pipping a disappointing field on corrected time.
Des Beeck
Albany’s gas supply has been an outlier for ATCO since the company purchased the network in 2011, according to Russell Godsall, its executive general manager for gas operations in Australia.
Two of the Great Southern’s best footballers are headed to Perth this week to pull on State colours as the WA Country men’s side tackle the Perth Football League.
Caledonians held their nerve in a thrilling first round cup game, edging out Rovers 3-2 at the North Road soccer grounds to progress in the Great Southern Soccer Association senior league cup competition.
An Albany man who stole power tools worth thousands of dollars out of a tradesperson’s car in Denmark and used counterfeit money at a local Woolworths store has been jailed.
Diane Martin (nee Jackson) was a brilliant wing defender who is – so far – the only Albany Netball Association athlete to represent Australia.
Time is running out to nominate an impressive farmer for an inaugural awards ceremony recognising the dedication, resilience and leadership of those who keep the region ticking.
Music and maritime safety are coming together in Albany, with the Albany Shantymen using their voices to deliver an important message to local boaties.
The future of a plot of land adjacent to the Denmark Health Service has sparked fierce debate amongst the Denmark community, as the Shire of Denmark invites expressions of interest for development plans.
Manypeaks continued their strong form on Saturday, grinding out a hard-fought women’s A-grade victory as Kathryn Slattery proved the difference in front of goal.
A Boddington man accused of assaulting his former friend and leaving him hospitalised with staples in his head has been fined, pleading guilty to a downgraded account of the ugly incident that occurred in 2025.
Decomissioning the Albany network is the only possible option, writes Russell Godsall, executive general manager, gas operations, ATCO Australia.
Russell Godsall
Upper Great Southern and Ongerup had mixed campaigns at the Great Southern Colts Carnival in Lake Grace at the weekend.
Cameron Newbold
The sound of trains may no longer echo through Corrigin, but a new project at the town’s museum is set to bring the railway era back to life.
From the Bornholm Hall Dinner Dance to Dark Dune, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.
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