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Indecent assaultPremiumMan faces court on nightclub indecent assault charge

The accused has been prohibited from entering any licensed premises such as pubs, clubs and bars.

Kellie Balaam

Eyes on the skyColourful kites to take flight

All eyes will be on a spectacle of colour next weekend as kites of all shapes and sizes take to the sky for the Albany Kite Fiesta.

Kellie Balaam

Gala awardsPremiumIN PICTURES: Netballers in night of glitz and glamour

The Michelle Parsons Memorial Award, which recognises the fairest and best player in the ANA A1 competition, was won by Bullets star Rachel Adams.

Grand finalPremiumIN PICTURES: Season finishes with Denmark footy feast

The grand finals were dominated by Royals and Railways football clubs, who finished the day with two premierships each.

Women in FarmingInclusion name of the game for Women in Farming

One of the State’s leading agricultural groups has rebranded to “remove any perceived barriers”, reflect its inclusiveness and “embrace the times”.

Shannon Verhagen

Coastal questPremiumFrom Hawaii to Albany—scientist’s biodiversity quest

Career conservationist Dr Mike Wysong, who spent 14 years working in Hawaii, has joined the team at South Coast Natural Resource Management in Albany.

Kellie Balaam

Art explosionCelebrate local art with Southern Art & Craft Trail

The Southern Art and Craft Trail, now in its 19th year, is an opportunity for local artists and galleries to promote work through a diverse range of exhibitions, workshops and visual art experiences.

Kellie Balaam

MEN’S GRAND FINALPremiumSpencer Park chasing back-to-back men’s titles

Manypeaks and Spencer Park face off in exciting Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade grand final.

Taj Stubber

WOMEN’S GRAND FINALPremiumRedbacks aim to win back-to-back women’s A-grade titles

Before last year’s triumph, Redbacks had lost six of the past seven grand finals but they will face Mt Barker in their quest to go back-to-back and improve their record in deciders.

Taj Stubber

FEATURE WINFaithfull claims Carnarvon Cup

Marxian blows rivals away to win $60,000 Carnarvon Cup with Albany jockey Natasha Faithfull aboard.

Taj Stubber

Brawl latestPremiumBrawl accused out on strict bail conditions

Two Albany men charged in relation to the July Stirling Terrace brawl have been released from prison strict bail conditions.

Kellie Balaam

WINNING DEBUTSWolfe’s winning double

Winning start for two promising three-year-olds from the Steve Wolfe stable.

Taj Stubber

Wildflowers galoreRegion blooms to life as festival returns

The fire-ravaged Stirling Range will come back to life this spring during this year’s Bloom Festival.

Kellie Balaam

GRAND FINAL PREVIEWPremiumClose rivals set to battle for A1 premiership

Narrikup 1 will have to overcome close rivals Magpies 1 in their bid to secure a fifth Albany Netball Association A1 premiership on Saturday afternoon.

Taj Stubber

HOCKEY SOCIALSPremiumIN PICTURES: Hockey’s finest players honoured

The Lower Great Southern Hockey Association held its annual gala presentation night on Saturday, celebrating a return to normality for the sport in the region.

JUNIOR PREMIERSHIPSPremiumRoos claim flag in epic last quarter

Epic final term in under-14s grand final guides Roos to thrilling premeirship while Mt Barker win under-12s.

Taj Stubber

JUNIOR NETBALL PRELIMShot at redemption for Narrikup 10

Top two teams in Albany Netball Association B4 competition to face off for premiership this Sunday.

State roundPremiumSukey Hill track on the big stage

This will be the second time Cranbrook Districts Motorcycle Club has held a round of the WAMX series, the previous one being in 2019.

Cameron Newbold

JUNIOR SOCCERJunior teams vie for cup glory

A wrap on the final round of the Albany Junior Soccer Association league competitions.

Ready steady grow!Bethel Christian School marks 40 years

Bethel Christian School marked a milestone last week, with past and present students coming together to celebrate 40 years of history.

Sarah Makse

Record surplusPremiumMP calls for tourism funding after record surplus

Shadow treasurer Steve Thomas has urged the WA Government to splash some of its $5.6 billion surplus on a new destination marketing initiative after the collapse of Amazing South Coast Tourism.

Sarah Makse

Historic victoryPremiumStar defender creates Michelle Parsons history

Respected Bullets player Rachel Adams recognised as fairest and best player in the ANA A1 competition for third time.

Cameron Newbold

60 yearsThird generation secures firey family’s legacy

The Mt Barker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service will mark a milestone this weekend celebrating 60 years of service, bringing together past and present members for a day of celebration.

Sarah Makse

Premiership triumphPremiumTigers pounce on Lions to win sixth flag

Railways celebrate 75th anniversary with sixth league premiership after upsetting Royals in Great Southern Football League grand final at McLean Park.

Cameron Newbold