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Coastal Creations and Co will close its doors permanently on October 31.

SMALL BUSINESS CRISISPremiumArtisan store latest to close amid tough trading conditions

An artisanal gifts store is the latest Albany business to close up shop, with the owner citing high rents, slow foot traffic and a focus on major chains as reasons for the troubling trend. 

Melissa Sheil

Shire of Denmark rangers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after dogs attacked a cyclist on the Nornalup Rail Trail.

dog attackPremiumDenmark rangers appealing for help after dog bites cyclist

Shire of Denmark rangers are appealing for information after a cyclist was bitten on the thigh by an off-leash dog on the Nornalup Rail Trail last week. 

Jacki Elezovich

Mt Barker woman Christine Vander Waide was sentenced to jail in Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday.

courtsPremiumViolent mug assault on neighbour sees Mt Barker woman jailed

A Mt Barker woman who assaulted her neighbour with a mug, breaking his eye socket and slicing open a facial wound that required 90 stitches and three plastic surgeries, has been handed jail time.

Melissa Sheil

Noongar artist Doug Roberts.

Painting a picture PremiumIndigenous artist Doug Roberts on combining footy and art

Noongar artist Doug Roberts started painting after watching a family member and his spur of the moment decision to give it a try turned into a lifelong hobby that has been a way to give back to his community. 

Jacki Elezovich

Spencer Park Tullulah Gouldthorp takes on North Albany's Charlotte Powis in the memorial match.

Cancer round PremiumRedbacks claim special win in Jo Burling Memorial contest

North Albany won the 25th Jo Burling Memorial Match which celebrates the life of a Lower Great Southern Hockey Association stalwart who died of breast cancer at the age of 42.

Claire Middleton

Magpies' Ashleigh Tonkin looks for an option.

Finals secured PremiumMagpies secure top-four berth as they dodge Bullets’ revival

Magpies 1 secured their finals berth in the Albany Netball Association after surviving a last-quarter Bullets 1 fightback in round 12 of the A1 competition on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Boddington’s Cameron Hillman congratulates teammate Lloyd Padwick for his goal.

Finals decided PremiumEagles and Cougars last round victories secure finals spots

Boddington and Kukerin-Dumbleyung snared the last two spots in the finals after an enthralling final round of the 2025 Upper Great Southern Football League competition on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold and Hannah Whitehead

Great Gable will headline the August edition of Live at the Town Hall on August 23.

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

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

Albany Advertiser

Brenda McCann and player of the match Libby Morris.

Special matchPremiumMorris named Brenda McCann match MVP as Calies clinch title

Goal machine Libby Morris helped Albany Caledonian secure the Great Southern Soccer Association senior women’s league title and was named MVP in the annual Brenda McCann testimonial match on August 15.

Claire Middleton

Paula Joyce, David Bomba, and Melissa Heath.

Albany voicesPremiumIN PICTURES: Voices of writers on show at anthology launch

Albany authors, creatives and community members filled the Albany Town Hall on August 13 to launch the second edition of the Voices of the South anthology, celebrating local writing talent. 

Jacki Elezovich

Jessica Brouwer in her home with her upcycled chess table and display cabinet.

Home showPremiumHow upcycling and social media knocked $30k off reno bills

Jessica Brouwer bought her Lower King home after seeing it on the internet and without a proper viewing because she was worried another property would slip through her grasp.

Claire Middleton

Ben Blechynden and Jethro Wright represented WA under-15 schoolboys at the national championships in Canberra.

State selectionPremiumBlechynden, Wright shine as WA schoolboys just miss medal

Mt Barker’s Jethro Wright and Albany’s Ben Blechynden were in the WA State schoolboys’ team which came fourth in the under-15 national championships in Canberra.

Claire Middleton

Wagin Football Club’s Josh Kirk receives WA Football’s young volunteer of the year award 2025.

State awardPremiumDedicated Wagin footy player receives WA young vollie award

A loyal and passionate Wagin Football Club member has been rewarded for his tireless dedication to the sport with WA Football’s young volunteer of the year award.

Hannah Whitehead

Katanning Volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade leading volunteer firefighter Aron Burnett helped battle the Canadian wildfires earlier this year.

International experience PremiumKatanning fiery fulfils dream with Canadian deployment

After decades of service in his hometown, a Katanning volunteer firefighter realised his long-harboured dream earlier this year when he was sent to help fight wildfires in the Canadian province of Alberta.

Melissa Sheil

Olympians 1's Sophie Wolfe shoots with Cardinal Force's Tara Punch and Addison O'Neill defending.

Finals action Allstars through to grand final with gritty A1 victory

Katanning Netball Association was set for a sturdy day of competition on Saturday, with junior games kicking off the preliminary finals. 

Tina Briscoe

Kristy D'Aprile believes the proposed mine would boost the local economy.

Gold minePremiumGold mine ‘a real positive’ says shire president D’Aprile

Shire of Katanning president Kristy D’Aprile believes the proposed gold mine in Badgebup will be “a real positive” as she gears up the council to plan for its acceptance.

Claire Middleton

Mt Barker Police are asking for help in their investigation of the Pwakkenbak Trails vandalism on August 18.

Trail damage Police plea for info on damage to new Mt Barker trails

Less than six months after it was opened to riders, Mt Barker’s Pwakkenbak Trails have been vandalised, sustaining an estimated $3000 of damage.

Melissa Sheil

Royals' Hamish McMorran takes on North Albany's Jackson Wray.

Still alive PremiumRoyals keep finals hopes alive after home win over Kangas

Royals bid to play finals footy remains alive after racking up a 53-point win over North Albany at Retravision Stadium on Saturday, albeit with a little help from Railways who thrashed Denmark-Walpole.

Claire Middleton

Two Highland cross calves are missing from their Porongorup property after being stolen between August 14 and August 17.

CrimeHunt for cattle rustlers after calves stolen from WA farm

The Highland cross calves belonged to a hobby farm in Porongurup in the Great Southern.

Georgia Campion

Mt Barker's Mitchell Jackson and Albany's Max Grimes go up for the ruck.

Thrilling winPremiumBrave Bulls outlast premiers to earn finals double chance

Mt Barker will face Railways in a second semifinal showdown after prevailing in a Sounness Park thriller on Saturday, edging out reigning premiers Albany by a single point. 

Jacki Elezovich

Roe MLA Peter Rundle, member for Roe, outside the health service in Katanning.

Health need PremiumRundle calls for CT scanner for Katanning Health Service

The need for a CT scanner in Katanning has again been put on the agenda by Roe MP Peter Rundle, this time making the point in WA Parliament last week.

Claire Middleton

Jerramungup's Tate Barrett played well in the round 14 win.

Finals footy Eagles wing it for one-goal win as Boxwood fall just short

Jerramungup edged to a one-goal win over Boxwood Hill while Gnowangerup walloped Lake Grace-Pingrup as four sides prepared for the business end of the Ongerup Football Association competition.

Claire Middleton

Railways' Ryley Valli gets clear.

One-sided affair PremiumTigers thump hapless Magpies to secure minor premiership

Railways secured the minor premiership with a thumping 177-point win over Denmark-Walpole at Keep The Sheep Stadium.

Cameron Newbold

Denmark man David Stockdale was awarded the SLSWA Coastal Bravery Awards’ highest honours for his courageous attempt to save a man’s life at Greens Pool on March 14.

Bravery honouredPremiumDenmark man awarded gold medal honour at lifesaving awards

Denmark’s David Stockdale was enjoying a walk with his daughters near Greens Pool in March this year when he noticed a man struggling in a rip, jumping into the water in an attempt to save the man’s life. 

Jacki Elezovich