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Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Melissa Sheil

Albany and Districts Cricket Association cancelled its A-grade matches for round two because of poor weather.

Cricket wrap PremiumA-grade games washed out as Bs and Cs manage some cricket

Both A-grade fixtures, including the grand final rematch between Royals and Manypeaks, were washed out as rain wreaked havoc on round two of the Albany and Districts Cricket Association season on Saturday.

Melissa Sheil

Zygmunt Depczynski was found to have died at the Blowholes in 1973.

Coronial inquestPremiumMissing man perished at Blowholes in 1973, says coroner

The fate of a father who disappeared from Albany’s Blowholes in the 1970s has been determined by a coroner more than 50 years after he was last seen.

Melissa Sheil

Italian backpacker Lando Desire works at Due South in Albany.

Visa cuts PremiumVisa ballot to leave Albany businesses short says backpacker

An Italian backpacker working in Albany has questioned why the Federal Government plans to put second and third-year Working Holiday Maker visas to a ballot, as changes could leave businesses struggling.

Amy Towers

Simon Billeau (108), Aaron de Vos (105), Rick Goullet (119) and Ricky Andrews (106) at the start of the 150km Wild Gravel race.

Wild GravelPremiumDal Pozzo flies the flag with top-five finish at Wild Gravel

Albany’s Brett Dal Pozzo was the top Great Southern finisher, battling his way into a five-strong breakaway group of Perth-based cyclists over the demanding 150km showpiece race at Wild Gravel on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

A 30-year-old woman has been jailed after she attempted to smuggled meth and heroin from Perth to Albany.

courtPremiumDrug mule’s plot to traffic meth to Albany foiled on highway

A woman who was stung by police in Kojonup while acting as a drug mule to traffic methamphetamine and heroin from Perth to Albany to wipe her own drug debt has learnt her fate in court.

Melissa Sheil

A map showing the proposed plans for the Albany gas switch-off.

Gas switch-offPremiumMap for gas switch-off order released with new help hub

A temporary information hub to help Albany residents with the town gas switch-off is now open at Albany Plaza as a map detailing which suburbs will be affected first is released.

Claire Middleton

Members of the Albany community gathered on Friday for a candlelit vigil honouring critically injured Federal MP Helen Haines.

vigilPremiumMoments of reflection at Albany vigil for injured Federal MP

There was a sombre atmosphere at the vigil outside St John’s Anglican Church on Friday evening, as a group of about 20 gathered with candles to reflect on critically injured Federal politician Helen Haines.

Melissa Sheil

Fremantle Dockers star Jordan Clark, his partner Paige McCarthy and their son Harvey Shayne Clark.

AFLFreo star welcomes future potential Dockers father-son

Fremantle star Jordan Clark’s memorable 2026 season just got even better, with the defender and his partner Paige McCarthy welcoming their son into the world on the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tracey Bridges announced her resignation on Wednesday.

Leadership changePremiumACCI boss resigns due to health issues, former CEO returns

The head of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry has stepped down after spending just less than two years in the role, citing ongoing health concerns.

Melissa Sheil

Narrogin's Tom Kilpatrick wins a clearance on grand final day.

Medal marvel PremiumClub best and fairest in premiership year for Kilpatrick

Midfield gun Tom Kilpatrick capped a maiden league premiership with Narrogin by winning a third Hardie Medal as the Hawks’ fairest and best player.

Cameron Newbold

Royals recorded their first win since joining the men's A-grade competition.

On the board PremiumNew men’s A-grade outfit Royals score impressive victory

Royals secured their first win in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition, as their offence ran riot against Sonics Grey on Tuesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Memory Parade wins the 2026 Northam Cup for jockey Natasha Faithfull.

RacingPremiumMemory Parade stuns in Northam Cup upset

Tash Faithfull kept an outstanding run of country cups going when producing a dashing ride to salute with Memory Parade in the Listed $150,000 Northam Cup (1600m).

Hayden King

Austin Galati after riding Smooth Chino to win race 5, the Cirka Mcewen Stakes during Cox Plate Day at Flemington Racecourse.

RACINGPremiumPopular WA jockey salutes at Flemington in Group 2

Popular WA jockey Austin Galati celebrated a watershed win at Flemington on Saturday, guiding home familiar friend Smooth Chino to victory in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m).

Hayden King

Jo and Amity Wegner, 11, at the open day.

New season Tennis club celebrate season launch with packed-out open day

Tennis racquets were swinging and balls were flying around the packed out courts at Albany Regional Tennis Centre on Saturday as the Albany Tennis Club opened its gates for a community day.

Melissa Sheil

Rachel O’Connor and Rebecca Willis with Kerrigan + Berry’s Smith Thornton trophy.

Wine awardsTwo Great Southern wineries claim gongs at WA Wine Show

Two Great Southern wineries claimed four trophies at the 2026 VI Packaging Wine Show of WA, with riesling and pinot noir among the stand-out wines recognised.

Amy Towers

Disabled Surfers Association Great Southern committee members Rebecca McArtney, Celia Waugh, Kerry Oakley, Janet McArtney with surfer Teagan Woolhead and support worker Tina Daniels.

Surf snagsInclusive surfers get post-session snags thanks to new BBQ

Dedicated volunteers and the surfers with disabilities they teach will this season be able to cook up a storm after each session, thanks to a donation of a barbecue from Bunnings Albany. 

Melissa Sheil

The audience at a previous Water Corporation community meeting at Lower Kalgan Hall.

salty timesWater Corp offers community meeting and drop-in sessions

The Water Corporation is still battling for hearts and minds when it comes to its proposed desalination plant in Nanarup and is hosting a community meeting about the scheme on Tuesday.

Claire Middleton

Bryce Jackson made his Sheffield Shield debut for New South Wales earlier this month.

CricketPremium‘Fire in the belly’: Former WA bowler proving doubters wrong

Having been shockingly de-listed by WA amid pessimism over whether his body would ever be able to withstand the rigours of red-ball cricket, Bryce Jackson took less than six months to prove his doubters wrong.

Josh Kempton

The fourth Mountain Country Music Muster opens on October 29 at the Mt Trio Bush Camp and Caravan Park.

Muster musicPremiumJames Blundell a star turn at Mountain Country Music Muster

If you can hear the ground shaking, it’s only the punters at the Mountain Country Music Muster stomping their feet to the likes of headliner and icon James Blundell.

Claire Middleton

The State Government’s Country PatHS service will be rolled out across the Great Southern from next month.

Country healthCountry PatHS will roll out across Great Southern next month

Great Southern patients will receive improved support when travelling to Perth for specialist healthcare, with a new expansion of a Country PatHS aimed at making medical journeys easier to navigate. 

Amy Towers

Cheynes II whale chaser wreck now sits in Princess Royal Harbour.

Albany 2026Cheynes II’s significant influence in Albany’s history

For decades, the rusting hull of Cheynes II has sat in the waters of Princess Royal Harbour, a reminder of a very different chapter in Albany’s history. 

Amy Towers

The Glenda Gaggle group celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Glenda Gaggle IN PICTURES: Glenda Gaggle group celebrates 20 years

Glenda’s from across Australia and beyond flocked to Albany on Saturday night proving that when it comes to a good catch-up there is no distance too far for a Glenda. 

Amy Towers

The Lower Great Southern Tennis Association is sending four boys teams and two girls teams to the D’Arcy Slater Cup and the Women in Tennis Foundation Cup in Bunbury from October 25-28.

TennisPremiumTitle defences on the line as LGSTA juniors head to Bunbury

Lower Great Southern Tennis Association teams will be out to defend two prestigious titles when they head to Bunbury this weekend for the D’Arcy Slater and the Women in Tennis Foundation Cups.

Claire Middleton