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Clare Papasergio presents Sue Palmer (now Hunt) with her State cap and bag.

CricketPremiumSue Palmer, 99, awarded cap 75 years after representing WA

An all-rounder in her prime, Albany’s Sue Palmer was presented with her State representative cap by cricket historian and former WAWCA president Clare Papasergio at her family’s home last week.

Claire Middleton

Alex Said is taking part in the Push-Up Challenge with the goal of completing 3214 push-ups in 23 days to raise funds and awareness of mental health.

PUSH-UP CHALLENGESparky opens up mental health chat, one push-up at a time

An Albany electrician is powering through push-ups to raise money for a cause close to his heart, and says his efforts have sparked important and honest conversations in his circle.

Melissa Sheil

Marine biologist and Albany Golf Club stalwart Ray George was awarded an OAM on June 9.

MEDAL WELL EARNEDPremiumMedal for 96-year-old western rock lobster boffin

Across his 96 years of life — highlights of which include identifying WA’s most iconic crustacean, being a dual-code State sportsman, and detailing Albany’s golf club — receiving an OAM tops Ray George’s list.

Melissa Sheil

Here’s why Jeremy McGovern is positive about West Coast’s trajectory.

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Gov’s Eagles mid-season report card

It’s been another tough season for West Coast but Jeremy McGovern is feeling positive about the Eagles' direction as he hands out his mid-season report card.

Jeremy McGovern

Bailee Bolton, 10, Lily Siwiecki, 12, Dana Johnson, 10, and Harlow Cooper, 12.

Netball on showPremiumIN PICTURES: Junior netball carnival has biggest showing yet

Future netball stars from around WA flocked to Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Sunday for an action-packed day as teams battled it out in three divisions of the 2025 Albany Junior Netball Carnival.

Melissa Sheil

Doug Carruthers wins the Over 60 Men's division.

board ridingPremiumParry’s Beach hosts WA’s top longboarders for State champs

The 2025 West Coast Suspensions WA Longboard Championships saw 13 new champions crowned on Sunday after a weekend of tough competition at Parry Beach from surfers across the State.  

Jacki Elezovich

Raintree currently houses three Heyscape tiny homes.

WA news PremiumShire of Denmark set to approve chalets on Raintree Estate

The Shire of Denmark looks set to approve 13 new Heyscape holiday chalets on Raintree Estate, with the plans going before the council on June 24. 

Jacki Elezovich

Director Laura Leach on the set of Blithe Spirit at Spectrum Theatre.

in the spotlightPremiumSpectrum Theatre opens Blithe Spirit for limited run

Albany’s Spectrum Theatre is gearing up for opening night of its new show Blithe Spirit on Friday night, with audiences invited to experience a comedic delight. 

Jacki Elezovich

Manypeaks' Hayden Mills, left, has been selected for the LGSHA men’s side going to the Country Championships in Perth. Here he takes on Spencer Park's Nathan Williams.

HockeyPremiumYoung guns ready for Lower Great Southern in Country Champs

Coach Ashton Mills is leading a young Lower Great Southern side at the men’s CBH Country Championships which take place from June 20-22 at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Claire Middleton

North Albany's Sam Marsh and Mitch Pike, from Spencer Park, in action.

HockeyPremiumSpencer Park start slow but battle back to take the spoils

Spencer Park’s slow start almost cost them dear again, but once more they managed to turn the tables and run out eventual 3-2 winners over North Albany on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Dr Heath Williams in the classroom with ASHS Year 11 students.

big thinkingPremiumASHS philosopher-in-residence tackles life’s big questions

Students at Albany Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to ask life’s big and burning questions this term with Notre Dame philosopher Dr Heath Williams taking up residence at the school. 

Jacki Elezovich

Albany rangers are looking for a nuisance dog described as a golden retriever.

Serial poo-erPremiumRangers ask for help with Little Grove nuisance dog

City of Albany rangers are asking for help identifying a nuisance dog after reports from Little Grove residents that it was wandering into properties and causing issues.

Melissa Sheil

Mary Maitland's crew: Stephen Brown, juniors Rhys Holden and Ben James, and regular crew Grant Tickell.

out in frontMary Maitland first and fastest in heat-five harbour course

Stephen Brown, skippering his division two yacht Mary Maitland, scored an impressive first and fastest to take the honours in heat five of the Princess Royal Sailing Club winter series last Saturday. 

Des Beeck

City of Albany mayor Greg Stocks hopes to see $132m of promises funded in the State Budget.

STATE BUDGET 2025PremiumMayor hopes to see $132m of promises funded in Budget

The City of Albany will be keeping their eyes peeled during Thursday’s tabling of the State budget as it waits to see if WA Labor’s multimillion-dollar promises will turn into funded projects.

Melissa Sheil

Brad Woodruff receives his award from Woodside's Cher Gibellini.

volunteer powerPremiumDenmark Surf Club volunteer bags SLSWA award

Denmark Surf Lifesaving Club’s Brad Woodruff has been named the Woodside nippers program volunteer of the year at the annual Surf Lifesaving WA Awards of Excellence, for more than a decade of commitment.

Jacki Elezovich

Albany CWA members Anne Barton, Kelly Barton, Kayleen Vanopstal, Amanda Carroll and Tracy Endersby outside the CWA Hall in the Albany CBD.

Going strong PremiumCWA Albany prepares to host annual Statewide conference

The Country Women’s Association of WA is preparing to host its annual Statewide conference in Albany at the end of June, with hundreds of members expected to attend

Jacki Elezovich

Team representatives from Kangas, Narrikup, Railways, Narrogin, Denmark, Kojonup, Royals, Bullets, Katanning and Ongerup.

Junior success PremiumKatanning, Railways and Royals net wins in junior carnival

Katanning, Railways and Royals Saints all came home with silverware on Sunday after each team claimed one of the age divisions at the 2025 Albany Junior Netball Carnival.

Melissa Sheil

The contract to build six new residential lots and six new industrial lots on Corbett Street and Cuneo Close in Gnowangerup was awarded to Leeuwin Civil Pty Ltd. DevelopmentWA

TOWN EXPANSIONPremiumContract for new lots awarded as Gnowangerup set to expand

A small Great Southern town will soon be growing in size after the Housing Minister announced the contract to construct 12 new residential and industrial lots had been awarded last week

Melissa Sheil

Tahlia Bergsma, the Phoenix goalkeeper, gathers at the feet of Denmark’s Abby Carter.

SoccerPremium‘Cohesive’ Denmark hit the high notes in GSSA Cup victory

Denmark romped to a 6-0 Great Southern Soccer Association Cup victory on June 13 over a plucky Phoenix side who might have conceded more but for their goalkeeper Tahlia Bergsma.

Claire Middleton

Leanne and Gibson Hodges, Kylie Outhwaite, Vanessa Oostdam, Narelle Wakefield, Lisa and Luca Boegheim and Katie Buckle at Middleton Beach.

party wavePremiumSurfing group helping Albany mums catch waves

Albany mums are hitting the waves with their kids in tow as part of Surfing Mums, a group established to give mums the opportunity to go for s surf without having to find daycare for their young children. 

Jacki Elezovich

Brooklyn Spaanderman, 9, next to her quokka picture at a special evening organised at Retravision Stadium by Southcoast Natural Resource Management.

Picture perfectPremiumYoung artists bring cheer to threatened species sundowner

Young contributors to an art competition featuring the south coast’s threatened species saw their work displayed at a special evening organised by Southcoast Natural Resource Management.

Claire Middleton

Damien Lyndon Woods has been charged and faced Albany Magistrates Court.

Bail granted PremiumWanted man faces court on serious charges from manhunt

A man who was wanted by police after allegedly attempting to drive his car head-on into officers who were trying to stop him has been bailed.

Cameron Newbold

Jenna Gibellini unexpectedly gave birth to baby James at home on May 16 with the help of St John ambulance paramedic Gerard Monks and volunteer ambulance officer Lisa Kelder, while Liam, 2, was at the park.

BATHROOM BIRTHPremiumMum thanks paramedics after baby’s surprise bathroom birth

An Albany mother who gave birth on her bathroom floor after labour began unexpectedly last month says she and her husband are “so grateful” for the paramedics who arrived in the nick of time to help.

Melissa Sheil

Peel celebrate winning back-to-back titles at the Great Southern Colts Carnival.

Two in a rowPremiumCavaliers down Storm in colts final for second year straight

Peel Cavaliers have claimed back-to-back titles at the long-running Great Southern Colts Carnival, downing the Great Southern Storm yet again in the grand final at Kulin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold