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Turbines at the Albany Grasmere Wind Farm are reaching the end of their design lives.

Green energyPremiumCommunity engagement promised over future of wind farm

Electricity generator and retailer Synergy has promised to engage the community over its plans for the future of the Albany Grasmere Wind Farm.

Claire Middleton

Albany players Billy McRae and Matt Leary will team up for Perry Lakes Hawks on their home court.

State leaguePremiumAlbany stars out to help Redbacks’ finals push in NBL1 clash

Matt Leary and Billy McRae are homeward bound, revving up for the much-anticipated NBL1 West clash between Perry Lakes Hawks and Perth Redbacks in Albany on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

DPIRD identified the shark as possibly being a bigeye thresher.

Beach discoveryCommentsPremiumMangled shark carcass found with jaw and fins removed

Walkers and swimmers at a beach east of Albany found a gruesome surprise on the shore — a mangled and bloody shark carcass missing fins and its lower jaw.

Jacki Elezovich

A NBL1 West double header will be played in Albany on Saturday night.

BasketballPremiumAlbany excited to host big NBL1 West double header at ALAC

The much-anticipated NBL1 West clash between Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks has cost about $70,000 to bring to Albany.

Claire Middleton

Albany police are seeking assistance into the whereabouts of Kyrone Eades.

PolicePolice searching for 18yo

Members of the public are advised not to approach the 18-year-old if they see him, but instead call police immediately on 131 444.

Jacki Elezovich

Denmark Women in Business met for a networking dinner at The Dam.

BusinessPremiumWomen in Business find networking is flavour of the month

The Denmark Women in Business group’s latest get-together served as a warm welcome for Chamber of Commerce chief executive Gillian Corker.

Claire Middleton

Hawks’ Grace Stone and Redbacks’ Natalie Chou will be part of the NBL1 West showcase in Albany.

Regional fixturePremiumHawks and Redbacks set for exciting Albany women’s clash

Perth Lynx captain and brilliant forward Anneli Maley will headline an exciting women’s NBL1 West contest in Albany on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

Manypeaks’ Kathryn Slattery helps out goalkeeper Emmeline Cunningham.

Hockey wrap PremiumSpink and Gouldthorp strike to give Spencer Park the spoils

Manypeaks have struggled for numbers this season and without any bench players as they went down 2-0 to Spencer Park in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade competition on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

Cyclists David Beckwith, Greg Newton and Paul Gibson.

CyclingNewton’s late dash clinches gravel handicap in photo finish

There were glorious conditions for the Albany Cycle Club’s Gravel Handicap in Redmond on June 28. 

David Beckwith

Perth-based band Spici Water is performing at Live at the Town Hall this weekend.

WA soundWA sound on show in Live at the Town Hall

Live at the Town Hall returns for its second instalment for 2025 this weekend, with a line-up of young artists gearing up to give the Albany crowd a taste of the indie music scene. 

Jacki Elezovich

Shaydan Riley was driving home from work when he collided with a truck and a ute in Aldersyde on Tuesday.

WA NewsTributes flow for ‘loving dad’ killed in Wheatbelt crash

The 30-year-old man who died in a horror three-vehicle crash in the Wheatbelt is being remembered as a ‘loving’ father of three with a ‘big personality’.

Caitlin Vinci

Polonia in a pre-game huddle before going on to beat Rovers 6-0.

SoccerBayswater feel the Love as high-scoring Calies show no mercy

Albany Caledonian and Polonia displayed their title credentials with high-scoring wins in the Great Southern Soccer Association’s senior men’s league on June 28.

Claire Middleton

Albany artist Brianna Williams has been inspired to paint.

Whale artPremiumArtist Brianna Williams finds inspiration in Albany’s whales

If you play or watch sport, the chances are you will have seen the art of Menang Goreng inspiration Brianna Williams.

Claire Middleton

William Roocke and Aurora Ewing are new DBCA conservation graduates.

conservation coursePremiumGraduates head regional with Parks and Wildlife program

The next generation of conservationists have started their new roles protecting and preserving WA’s unique flora and fauna, taking posts throughout regional WA. 

Jacki Elezovich

We Bury the Dead has been nominated for Australia’s richest fil prize at CinefestOZ.

MOVIE NEWSCommentsPremiumStar Wars hero headlines nominees for WA film festival

Daisy Ridley battled zombies in Albany during the production of horror movie We Bury the Dead, and now the former Jedi will battle other films at CinefestOZ.

Ben O'Shea

Narrogin’s Brad Timms celebrates 150 league games with his family in front of a special banner.

Milestone moment PremiumHawks stalwart celebrates 150th league game with victory

Narrogin celebrated the major milestone of captain Brad Timms by knocking off archrivals Williams in front of a strong home crowd on Sunday at Clayton Road Oval.

Cameron Newbold

The 2026 women’s football season in the Great Southern will remain separate from the men’s season.

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The West Australian exclusive
Women’s seasonCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
GSFL directors make decision on 2026 women's football season

A proposal to push the 2026 women’s football season from summer to align with the men’s season has been scrapped by the Great Southern Football League board.

Melissa Sheil

Griffins centre Jennelle Marwick receives the ball as Magpies approach.

Ladder jump PremiumKangas storm to the top, Magpies’ key win in finals bid

Kangas 1 went top of the Albany Netball Association A1 ladder after a comprehensive round eight win over Railways 1 while Magpies 1 scored a vital win to boost their finals aspirations on Saturday afternoon. 

Claire Middleton

Albany resident Katrina Worsfold snapped these photos of humpbacks off Cheynes Beach earlier this week.

whale of a timePremiumCheynes humpbacks put on a show as whale season reaches peak

Albany resident Katrina Worsfold spent a morning at Cheynes last week, and was treated to dozens of humpbacks putting on a spectacular ocean show, breaching, blowing and tail slapping close to shore. 

Jacki Elezovich

Event officer Sarah Hulkes and event co-ordinator Anna Kiddle outside the Albany Town Hall ahead of the 2025 Maritime Festival.

winter funMaritime Festival brings winter fun for all ages

The annual Maritime Festival returns to Albany this week, with Foreshore Friday kicking off the beloved month-long seafaring event in the Great Southern city. 

Jacki Elezovich

RnB Soul Train are launching their new EP Love Never Fades at Six Degrees on Saturday night.

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

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

Albany Advertiser

Deputy mayor Paul Terry names Eclipse. The Albany Maritime Foundation launched Eclipse and Breaksea, two new skiffs, on June 20 at Albany Boatshed.

Launch partyPremiumSuccessful launch means new skiffs are ready for boarding

The Albany Maritime Foundation launched their newly built St Ayles skiffs at a ceremony on June 20, kicking off a specially convened regatta featuring boats and crew from all over WA.

Claire Middleton

Te Taitonga's Dana Knopka shooting for goal with Dumbleyung's Claire Wilcocks defending.

derby doubleBroomehill notch second win of A1 season after thrilling end

Round 11 of the Katanning Netball Association competition was played on Saturday with a little bit of sunshine throughout the day to warm the temperature. 

Tina Briscoe

The Cancer Council WA is encouraging participation in Dry July.

Alcohol free Great Southern people encouraged to take on Dry July

Cancer Council WA is encouraging people in the Great Southern to quit alcohol for a month and pick up a hot drink for this year’s Dry July fundraiser. 

Hannah Whitehead