There was a heightened police presence in Albany’s entertainment precinct on Friday and Saturday night in the wake of this month’s street brawl.
Hundreds of footy fans packed into a chilly Centennial Stadium to watch Claremont and East Fremantle do battle on Saturday night.
West Coast premiership player and Albany-raised defender Jeremy McGovern celebrated his 150th game in style as his side hung on for a thrilling eight-point win over St Kilda.
Cameron Newbold and Taj Stubber
An Australian contingent of 55 firefighters and emergency services volunteers, including three Great Southern people, have flown to Canada to help battle hundreds of bushfires.
Cameron Newbold
More than 40 riders took part in Albany Mountain Bike Club’s latest cross-country event held at the historic and picturesque Camp Quaranup facility last Sunday.
Police say the woman flew from Sydney to Perth on June 27, where she was ordered to quarantine for 14 days at a residence in Mt Barker.
Railways unable to restrict Sonics front half firepower in round 10 on Saturday.
Taj Stubber
After a busy start to her tenure as the Great Southern Police District’s top cop, Supt Kim Travers has outlined her aims for the region.
Farmers will learn about the latest in high rainfall zone research at the Pushing Productivity in the South West High Rainfall Zone event in Frankland River next month.
Shannon Smith
Second half of Albany Junior Soccer Association kicked off with preliminary rounds for the knockout cup competition for the under-12s and under-13s last Saturday.
Albany galloper Red Can Man finished sixth in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday
Four goals from Nic Bertola guides Boxwood Hill to upset win in round 12 of Ongerup Football Association.
Albany filly Strathmore Rose who has won four races will run first-up at Belmont Park on Saturday.
The Albany Roller Derby League is back on its feet this week at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre after three months in limbo while searching for a new venue.
Sarah Makse
As families reel from the shocking brawl on Stirling Terrace earlier this month, Noongar leaders young and old are appealing for unity and action to stamp out violence in our community.
Works on the Shire of Plantagenet’s Tower Hill tourism project are progressing through the first stages with the walk trail expected to be complete by spring.
Albany pharmacies will be part of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout after the Federal Government opened the gates to eligible pharmacies across the country.
Wrap of Great Southern Soccer Association results from round 12
Bronwen Newbury shares an insight into her creativity while at an artist residency on Waiheke Island in New Zealand.
Kellie Balaam
Albany bands will come together this weekend for a fundraising concert for Albany Community Hospice in honour of late Albany musician Dave Morrison.
The Great Southern Noongar Story Project aims to preserve the cultural knowledge of Noongar elders and give a platform to the region’s emerging leaders through the creation of short videos.
Great Southern residents can receive free entry to the National Anzac Centre for another year after a successful initiative to drive local visits to the attraction.
Arch rivals Railways and Royals will square off in a spicy top-of-the-table clash on Sunday which is likely to determine who claims top spot and enters the finals series as premiership favourites.
Albany trainer Natalie Burke had a day to remember when she claimed both feature races at Roebourne on Saturday.
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