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            <title><![CDATA[Federal MP Rick Wilson and Albany pastor Joseph Raikoti celebrate mobility devices for Fiji project in Suva]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Rotary clubs in Albany and Katanning were among the organisations that helped provide a sea container full of mobility devices to people in Fiji living with disability.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Rick Wilson, deputy prime minister Manoa Kamikamica and pastor Joseph Raikoti at the Mobility Devices for Fiji project handover in Suva.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[LGSHA 2026: Spencer Park men seek sixth flag in a row as Manypeaks women look to end title drought]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Everything will go on the line for Manypeaks and Spencer Park as the rivals battle for the men’s A-grade premiership glory on Saturday as part of Lower Great Southern Hockey Association grand final day. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Manypeaks’ Mitch Bradbury and Spencer Park’s Andre Gabriel with the LGSHA premiership shield. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lucky escape after a car rolled down a hill and crashed into the front of a house in Bayonet Head]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Bayonet Head resident had a shock on Thursday afternoon when a car smashed through the front wall of his home into the room he had been in only moments before.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Firefighters inspect the damage to the house.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany 2026: Remembering the ‘night of terror and destruction’ when Cyclone Alby hit Albany 48 years ago]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It was a night that will never be forgotten in Albany.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:08:27 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Former lord mayor Sir Ernest Lee-Steere looking at storm damage at Strawberry Hill farm. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany Malayalee Association celebrates the Onam festival in style as community gathers at Lower Kalgan Hall]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany’s Malayalee Association celebrated the Onam festival with a procession, sports and a traditional vegetarian feast at the Lower Kalgan Hall earlier this month.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Celebrating Onam is Mahabali in traditional dress with Eleanor Stocks, mayor Greg Stocks, Cr Rebecca Stephens, Malayalee Association president Jobison Jacob and members of the Malayalee community. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany 2026: Wellstead residents share history of their beloved town in Between the Mountain and the Sea show]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive deep-dive into the history of a tiny Albany town has been accumulated by its residents in a effort to showcase the importance of their small, but mighty district.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Wellstead community members Sylvia Leighton and Robyn Stoney at Between the Mountain and the Sea on show at Vancouver Arts Centre. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany Air’s Sean van der Brugge takes out back-to-back gongs at trade industry awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany Air’s Sean van der Brugge has taken out a major scholarship award for a refrigeration and air-conditioning apprentice at the annual industry awards, recognising a year of hard work and dedication.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:53:30 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany Air's Sean van der Brugge with his Airefrig Australia scholarship award.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[INSPIRE: How love at first sight on the other side of the world led to three decades of Maleeya’s Thai Cafe]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It started in Switzerland with a romance between a tree surgeon and an embassy housekeeper and is enduring in the Porongurups, in the shape of Maleeya’s Thai Cafe which has celebrated three decades in business.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Thirty years in business ... Maleeya Form, chef and owner of Maleeya’s Thai Cafe. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSSA 2026: Another classic on the cards as holders Phoenix tackle Albany Caledonian in the men’s cup final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If the 2026 Great Southern Soccer Association cup final is anything like last year’s epic it will be a belter as the two sides involved last year do battle again on Saturday.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Phoenix captain Cameron Dekker wants to keep hold of the GSSA cup they won last year.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s On: Your guide to events around Albany and the Great Southern, September 17-23]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From Numen to the Albany netball and hockey grand finals, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Albany Advertiser]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany artist Peter Morse brings art-science exhibition Numen to Albany Town Hall on Thursday. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beloved local radio station Gold MX closing after 29 years, Albany community says thank you for the music]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Beloved and longstanding Albany community radio station Gold MX 1611AM has been forced to hang up the microphones after 29 years on air, with director Samele Haell calling time at the end of the month.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Barricades Media owner and GoldMX presenter Samele Haell. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[LGSHA 2026: Manypeaks women’s A-grade coach banned for umpire abuse after breaching code of conduct in loss]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A country hockey coach has been handed a massive 10-match ban after abusing an umpire during a Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade match last month. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Manypeaks women’s A-grade coach Daniel Baker has been suspended for breaching the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association’s code of conduct.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[LGSHA 2026: Manypeaks seal grand final berth with a tense 2-0 victory over Spencer Park in preliminary final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Manypeaks have secured their place in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade grand final after defeating Spencer Park 2-0 in a tense preliminary final on Saturday. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Manypeaks are into the women’s A-grade grand final. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kangas’ Hayley Hulm wins Michelle Parsons trophy for Albany Netball Association’s best and fairest]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Kangas’ mid-court dynamo Hayley Hulm has claimed her first Michelle Parsons Memorial trophy as fairest and best in the Albany Netball Association A1 competition.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[ANA 2026 A1 fairest and best Kangas' Hayley Hulm. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[IN PICTURES: Stars of Albany Netball Association sparkle at Michelle Parsons to celebrate season’s best]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dolled-up representatives from all seven of Albany Netball Association’s A1 teams turned out dressed in their best to the Michelle Parsons Awards to celebrate the best of the 2026 season on Saturday night. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Fenella O'Neill, Ava Marmion, Sophie Pearson, Hayley Poett, Leah Edwards and Jess Buck. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[ANA 2026: Royals win by three goals in exciting preliminary contest against Kangas to secure grand final spot]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Royals Saints 1 have booked their place in the Albany Netball Association grand final after holding off a determined Kangas 1 side by just three goals in a thrilling contest on Saturday]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ana-2026-royals-win-by-three-goals-in-exciting-preliminary-contest-against-kangas-to-secure-grand-final-spot-c-22868304</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Royals' Jazelle Foggin shoots.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vacant building formerly occupied by Commonwealth Bank on York Street sold, set to soon be put to lease]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After two decades of sitting empty at the centre of Albany’s main throughfare, the former Commonwealth Bank building is ready to start a new chapter.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The old Commonwealth Bank building on the corner of York and Grey streets has a new owner. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[From canteen mum to Albany Sharks president, Tracy Blaszkow is Great Southern footy volunteer of the year ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany Sharks Football Club president Tracy Blaszkow was named the Great Southern region’s volunteer of the year by Country Football WA.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Perth man has jail term suspended for tragic Woodanilling crash that killed his 12-year-old daughter]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Perth man who drove carelessly through a Woodanilling intersection, causing a crash that tragically killed his 12-year-old daughter, has been sentenced. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/perth-man-has-jail-term-suspended-for-tragic-woodanilling-crash-that-killed-his-12-year-old-daughter-c-22852918</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Tarique Ehsan has been sentenced for a tragic crash in Woodanilling in 2025.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[LGSHA 2026: Spencer Park book grand final spot after holding off North Albany in a tense 2-1 preliminary final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Spencer Park have confirmed their spot in the men’s A-grade Lower Great Southern Hockey Association grand final after a hard fought 2-1 victory over North Albany on Saturday. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/lgsha-2026-spencer-park-book-grand-final-spot-after-holding-off-north-albany-in-a-tense-2-1-preliminary-final-c-22872399</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Spencer Park's Timothy Yap with the ball. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[IN PICTURES: Great Southern football fans flock to Denmark’s McLean Park for day of grand final action]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Denmark’s McLean Park was packed full of Great Southern Football League fans from all clubs last Saturday, as players and supporters cheered their favourites in a line-up of thrilling grand final clashes. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/in-pictures-great-southern-football-fans-flock-to-denmarks-mclean-park-for-day-of-grand-final-action-c-22869018</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Oscar Lehmann, 10, Taylor Pieper, 12, Charlie Lehmann, 13, Lachlan McGill, 12, and Henry King, 13. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trent Slatter’s gorgeous photograph of famous wave The Right earns semifinal spot in 2026 Illume Awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A stunning shot of a surfer skimming a towering mass of water off the coast between Denmark and Walpole has been named a semifinalist in the world’s premier sporting and action photography awards.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/trent-slatters-gorgeous-photograph-of-famous-wave-the-right-earns-semifinal-spot-in-2026-illume-awards-c-22858036</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Trent Slatter's photograph of The Right is a semifinalist in the 2026 Illume Awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Red Tails preparing to headline the NewFarm NewCountry festival with intimate gig at Albany’s Six Degrees]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With a big festival slot on the horizon, the Red Tails are getting in the groove with a warm-up gig at Albany’s Six Degrees on Saturday]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/red-tails-preparing-to-headline-the-newfarm-newcountry-festival-with-intimate-gig-at-albanys-six-degrees-c-22872659</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Red Tails playing live with Simon London, Vikki Thorn, Ben Franz and Tammy London.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Early Years Partnership Central Great Southern Dental Health Project hits milestone with 600th child treated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of young children have been able to access free dental care in the Central Great Southern in the three years since a vital health program was developed for the region.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/early-years-partnership-central-great-southern-dental-health-project-hits-milestone-with-600th-child-treated-c-22871352</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[UWA Dental School specialist paediatric dentist Lisa Bowdin, UWA Dental School student Elyssa Chan, and Amelia Sanson, 4, at the Borden Playgroup.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[St John Nyabing comes full-circle for 60-year celebration]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A regional St John WA centre has celebrated six decades of community service, showcasing the evolution of ambulances over the years.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seth Carter]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[St John Nyabing volunteers celebrate 60 years of service.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adam Morris’ Almost With You, filmed in iconic locations across Albany to debut to local audiences in October]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A tender romantic drama about a grief-stricken Irish musician finding solace and love in Albany’s thriving traditional music scene during a stop of his tour is set to be shown to Albany audiences next month.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/adam-morris-almost-with-you-filmed-in-albany-and-dublin-set-to-debut-at-cinefestoz-albany-in-october-c-22824164</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The crew fillming Almost With You at the gorgeous Misery Beach.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Injuries a factor in defeat by ‘benchmark side’, says disappointed Royals coach James Culleton ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It didn’t end as he would have wanted, but when the dust settles on the Royals’ GSFL grand final loss, coach James Culleton can reflect on a job well done.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-injuries-a-factor-in-defeat-by-benchmark-side-says-disappointed-royals-coach-james-culleton--c-22867532</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Royals coach James Culleton lines up with his players at the start of the grand final.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spinners from across WA will gather in Albany for annual celebration of the traditional craft and creativity]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Spinning enthusiasts from across WA will swap stories, skills and handmade creations when they gather in Albany for a day dedicated to the traditional craft.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/spinners-from-across-wa-will-gather-in-albany-for-annual-celebration-of-the-traditional-craft-and-creativity-c-22846413</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany Spinners' Marisha Stone, Anne Radys and Teresa Brooks are looking forward to the event. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[CGSHA 2026: Tambellup claim shield double in men’s and women’s competitions and Katanning take juniors glory]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tambellup claimed a flag double in the Central Great Southern Hockey Association men’s and women’s grand finals, with Katanning taking out the junior title after a hard-fought decider. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/cgsha-2026-tambellup-claim-shield-double-in-mens-and-womens-competitions-katanning-take-juniors-glory-c-22871909</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Premiership winners in the Central Great Southern Hockey Association for 2026.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[CSBP Fertilisers announces partnership with Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association of WA to train new drivers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Rural volunteer bushfire brigades are set to benefit from a new partnership with fertiliser giants CSBP which aims to boost the brigades’ readiness and response capabilities.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/csbp-fertilisers-announces-partnership-with-volunteer-fire-and-rescue-association-of-wa-to-train-new-drivers-c-22871527</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[CSBP Fertilisers general manager Ryan Lamp, VFRSAWA president Tony Dodd,  VFRSAWA executive officer Tim Sonsee, CSBP’s Jason Ralston and VFRS Katanning brigade captain Chris Brooks at Katanning fire station. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Denmark Historical Society named finalist for prestigious state award recognising its railway history project ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Denmark Historical Society has earned recognition for its work preserving the region’s railway history, named one of three finalists for a prestigious Royal Western Australian Historical Society Award.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Ross McGuinness, Chris Buckley, Kevin Swann, and Ivan Swallow. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Memorable 16s premiership for Mt Barker after upsetting Denmark-Walpole despite wayward kicking]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mt Barker clinched 16s premiership glory, knocking off favourites Denmark-Walpole by 13 points to kickstart a day to remember for the Bulls at McLean Park on Saturday. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-memorable-16s-premiership-for-mt-barker-after-upsetting-denmark-walpole-despite-wayward-kicking-c-22867921</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Mt Barker claimed an impressive grand final win in the 16s competition.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany 2026: Numen exhibition shows Albany’s landscapes and origins though immersive art-science experience]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Billions of years of Albany’s history will unfold before audiences, where ancient landscapes, shifting climates and the forces that shaped the region will be brought to life through art, music and technology. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-2026-numen-exhibition-shows-albanys-landscapes-and-origins-though-immersive-art-science-experience-c-22867050</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany artist Peter Morse brings art-science exhibition Numen to Albany Town Hall on Thursday.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Denmark-Walpole celebrate long-awaited colts premiership after 40-point crushing of Railways]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With more than two decades since they last tasted GSFL colts premiership success, a talented Denmark-Walpole side were ecstatic to bring home the silverware after a historic 40-point win over Railways.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Denmark-Walpole broke a big drought in the GSFL colts grand final.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Albany Sharks coast to a third flag in four years as Hordacre hits four to put Royals to the sword]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany etched another chapter into their growing premiership history book, with a thumping 63-point victory over Royals in the Great Southern Football League grand final at McLean Park in Denmark on Saturday.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[GSFL 2026 league premiers, Albany Football Club. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Morgan Davies caps debut season as player-coach with best and fairest performance in a premiership]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany’s third league premiership will have Morgan Davies’ name all over it — and rightly so.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold and Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Star midfielder Morgan Davies won the Alan Barnett Medal for a dominant grand final display.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Mt Barker’s experienced band of brothers overwhelm Royals in thumping reserves grand final victory]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mt Barker were firm favourites to lift the reserves crown, and they duly obliged with a 78-point thumping of Royals in the Great Southern Football League’s grand final at McLean Park in Denmark on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-mt-barkers-experienced-band-of-brothers-overwhelm-royals-in-thumping-reserves-grand-final-victory-c-22863333</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[An impressive Mt Barker side romped to reserves premiership glory in 2026.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany man jailed for stealing more than $83,000 from former employer with six months of forged payslips]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An Albany man was jailed last week after he stole more than $83,000 from a former employer by submitting fake timesheets for more than six months after he had stopped working for the company.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-man-jailed-for-stealing-more-than-83000-from-former-employer-with-six-months-of-forged-payslips-c-22852363</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Karl Thomas Arden Arthur submitted six months worth of fraudulent payslips, pocketing more than $83,000. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shire of Ravensthorpe brigades awarded team achievement gong at 2026 WA Fire and Emergency Services awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Eight rural bushfire brigades who banded together in an extraordinary effort to fight major blazes won the volunteer firefighting team achievement gong at the 2026 WA Fire and Emergency Services awards.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/shire-of-ravensthorpe-brigades-awarded-team-achievement-gong-at-2026-wa-fire-and-emergency-services-awards-c-22855744</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Eight crews from the Shire of Ravensthorpe were awarded the volunteer firefighting team achievement award at the 2026 WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tony Galati confirms Albany Spudshed set to open by the end of November at North Road Shopping Centre]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Spud king Tony Galati has confirmed the highly anticipated Albany Spudshed is on track to open its doors at North Road Shopping Centre in two months. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/tony-galati-confirms-albany-spudshed-set-to-open-by-the-end-of-november-at-north-road-shopping-centre-c-22867265</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Tony Galati’s Spudshed is coming to Albany.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Man in his 50s being flown to Perth with serious injuries after becoming trapped in car in Beaufort River]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The RAC Rescue helicopter is transporting a seriously injured man in his 50s to Royal Perth Hospital after he became trapped in his crashed car in Beaufort River.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/man-in-his-50s-seriously-injured-and-trapped-in-car-in-beaufort-river-with-rac-rescue-helicopter-en-route-c-22865557</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:40:55 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The male driver of the car is reported to have serious injuries.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Man, 72, killed after collision between Harley Davidson and car towing a caravan on highway near Jerdacuttup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A man has been killed riding his motorbike in the Great Southern at the weekend, after a crash involving a car and caravan and his Harley Davidson in Jerdacuttup.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/man-72-killed-after-collision-with-harley-davidson-and-car-towing-a-caravan-on-highway-near-jerdacuttup-c-22865508</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:52:13 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The major crash unit is investigating an incident in which  a 72-year-old motorbike rider was killed in Jerdacuttup.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[UGSFL 2026: Wickepin’s Sam Fortini wins George Warren Medal as best-afield in league grand final thriller]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dominant ruckman Sam Fortini received the George Warren Medal for an outstanding display in a losing affair, as Wickepin fell heartbreakingly short of back-to-back league premierships last week.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsfl-2026-wickepins-sam-fortini-wins-george-warren-medal-as-best-afield-in-league-grand-final-thriller-c-22838703</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Wickepin's Sam Fortini was awarded best on ground in the grand final against Narrogin.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[WAFL 2026: Claremont hold off East Perth in epic prelim to book grand final date with Peel Thunder]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ash Prescott will get a fifth attempt at grand final glory after his Claremont outfit ended East Perth’s fairytale finals run to book a spot in this year’s decider.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2026-claremont-hold-off-east-perth-in-epic-prelim-to-book-grand-final-date-with-peel-thunder-c-22836612</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mitchell Woodcock]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:47:55 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Alec Waterman celebrates a goal for Claremont.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Sharks win third league flag, Bulls storm to reserves and 16s success, Magpies break colts drought]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany won their third Great Southern Football League premiership in five years after a thumping 63-point victory over Royals in the league grand final at Denmark on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-sharks-win-third-league-flag-bulls-storm-to-reserves-and-16s-success-magpies-break-colts-drought-c-22861540</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton, Cameron Newbold and Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:52:37 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany Sharks celebrate their 2026 league grand final triumph. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards winners announced with author Mabel Gibson taking top prize for CryBaby]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[First-time author and Yamatji woman Mabel Gibson has taken home the top prize for Book of the Year at the 2026 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards with her debut micro memoir CryBaby.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/entertainment/books/2026-wa-premiers-book-awards-winners-announced-with-author-mabel-gibson-taking-top-prize-for-crybaby-c-22849658</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanya MacNaughton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[2026 Premier's Book Awards Book of the Year and Emerging Writer of the Year winner Mabel Gibson.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Denmark-Walpole chase rare flag double, Mt Barker out to claim reserves title ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Denmark-Walpole will chase a cherished colts and 16s flag double, when their talented youngsters vie for premiership glory in front of a huge home crowd on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-denmark-walpole-chase-rare-flag-double-mt-barker-out-to-claim-reserves-title--c-22845986</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Denmark-Walpole are warm favourites to win the colts grand final.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Runner Kathleen Hannig to celebrates 500th parkrun on Saturday with no plans of slowing down anytime soon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany runner Kathleen Hannig will celebrate a remarkable milestone on Saturday when she completes her 500th parkrun at Middleton Beach]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/runner-kathleen-hannig-to-celebrates-500th-parkrun-on-saturday-with-no-plans-of-slowing-down-anytime-soon-c-22841522</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Kathleen Hannig will run her 500th park run on Saturday. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[SAT finds Thomas Brough ‘behaved in a way that is of a lesser standard’ for a doctor over LGBTQIA+ comments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The SAT has cautioned an Albany doctor after finding he engaged in professional misconduct when he made allegedly homophobic comments about the LGBTQIA+ community in his capacity as a councillor.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/sat-finds-thomas-brough-behaved-in-a-way-that-is-of-a-lesser-standard-for-a-doctor-over-lgbtqia-comments-c-22856313</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:34:18 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Dr Thomas Brough made comments about the LGBTQIA+ community in the council chambers in his capacity as an elected member.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Perth’s Justin Campbell takes home Golden Eight Ball title as Albany host biggest tournament of the year]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The talent of Great Southern eight-ball players was on full show at the prestigious Golden Eight Ball tournament at the weekend as players travelled from across the region to compete for the coveted title.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/perths-justin-campbell-takes-home-golden-eight-ball-title-as-albany-host-biggest-tournament-of-the-year-c-22845476</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dallas Durrant]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:02:39 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Golden Eight Ball grand finalists Kim Michael and Justin Campbell.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSSA 2026: Albany Caledonian secure fourth title on the trot and set up league and cup double opportunity]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Albany Caledonian won their fourth Great Southern Soccer Association senior men’s title on the trot, clinching matters in style with a 6-0 win over Rovers on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gssa-2026-albany-caledonian-secure-fourth-title-on-the-trot-and-set-up-league-and-cup-double-opportunity-c-22846513</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany Caledonian men won their fourth GSSA senior title in a row with a 6-0 triumph over Rovers on Saturday.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Great Southern Academy of Sport honours young athletes as region’s top hopes prosper on track, field and water]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Great Southern Academy of Sport had its night of nights last Friday, honouring those young athletes who have made significant strides in the last year.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/great-southern-academy-of-sport-honours-young-athletes-as-regions-top-hopes-prosper-on-track-field-and-water-c-22846303</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Great Southern Academy of Sport award winners Henri Ballinger, Ben Blechynden, Stella Cuthbert, Zoe Bascombe and Ginger Gleeson. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany author Amy Ullrich to launch Among the Valiant, the final adventure in her Heroes of Wessex trilogy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amy Ullrich is launching the final book in her Heroes of Wessex series this month, wrapping up in one last adventure the fiction she has woven around the life of Alfred the Great.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-author-amy-ullrich-to-launch-among-the-valiant-the-final-adventure-in-her-heroes-of-wessex-trilogy-c-22840534</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany author Amy Ullrich with her Heroes of Wessex trilogy. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[North Albany’s Bodhi Gregory wins 2026 Rod Gillies Medal, Denmark-Walpole’s Lucas Charlton claims 16s honour]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[North Albany’s Bodhi Gregory has won the 2026 Rod Gillies Medal for the Great Southern Football League colts competition’s fairest and best after a consistent season for the Kangas. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/north-albanys-bodhi-gregory-wins-2026-rod-gillies-medal-denmark-walpoles-lucas-charlton-claims-16s-honour-c-22845557</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[North Albany's Bodhi Gregory has won the Rod Gillies Medal.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Second round of live sheep export phase-out supply chain capacity program grants released]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Millions of dollars have been awarded to more than 100 producers across WA’s sheep regions ahead of the approaching deadline to ban live sheep exports from Australia in May 2028.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/countryman/politics/second-round-of-live-sheep-export-phase-out-supply-chain-capacity-program-grants-released-c-22855332</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Georgia Campion]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Brookton sheep producer Murray Hall and Minister for Agriculture Jackie Jarvis. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Letter to the Editor: New mountain bike trails on Mt Clarence and Mt Adelaide a challenge for community]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The new mountain bike trails on Mt Clarence offer a new challenge for Albany’s young people to take on, writes Big Grove resident Ian Spurgeon. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/letter-to-the-editor-new-mountain-bike-trails-on-mt-clarence-and-mt-adelaide-a-challenge-for-community-c-22844299</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian Spurgeon]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:03:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[St John WA opens the doors of its Great Southern District Office on Sanford Road to show what it does]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the inner workings of the operation that keeps the Great Southern safe is available on Saturday as the St John WA office on Sanford Road opens its doors to the community.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/st-john-wa-opens-the-doors-of-its-great-southern-district-office-on-sanford-road-to-show-what-it-does-c-22843967</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[St John Great Southern District Office will host a community open day.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Royals happy to be underdogs with coach James Culleton hoping to spring a grand final surprise]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Royals coach James Culleton has a major job on his hands as the Lions prepare to tackle Albany in the Great Southern Football League’s grand final on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-royals-happy-to-be-underdogs-with-coach-james-culleton-hoping-to-spring-a-grand-final-surprise-c-22844893</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Royals have their eyes on premiership glory after a strong finals series. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Late fitness calls a selection headache for player-coach Morgan Davies as Albany bid for third flag]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The trickiest time for any coach is picking the team for a big game and it’s going to be a headache for Albany’s Morgan Davies heading into Saturday’s GSFL grand final against Royals.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-late-fitness-calls-a-selection-headache-for-player-coach-morgan-davies-as-albany-bid-for-third-flag-c-22844308</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany will chase a third league flag on Saturday. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Grand final captains Declan McNamara, Taj Williams fired up as Albany meet Royals in flag decider]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Grand final appearances are nothing new for the captains of Albany and Royals but there seems to be something special in the air as the 2026 Great Southern Football League showpiece looms.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-grand-final-captains-declan-mcnamara-and-taj-williams-fired-up-as-albany-meet-royals-in-showdown-c-22842471</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Ready for action ... GSFL league grand final captains, Royals' Declan McNamara and Albany's Taj Williams. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Albany star Teasjaun Woods suspended for high hit on Tiger in qualifying final, misses decider]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In a huge blow to Albany’s premiership chances, the Sharks will be without star youngster Teasjaun Woods in the grand final after he was suspended in the fallout from the qualifying final.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-albany-star-teasjaun-woods-suspended-for-high-hit-on-tiger-in-qualifying-final-misses-decider-c-22845475</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany's Teasjaun Woods has been suspended after a high hit in the qualifying final. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Denmark VFRS lieutenant Paul Beazley takes home top individual honour at WAFES awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Denmark Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service lieutenant Paul Beazley took home a major individual award at the WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards last Saturday, but he said winning the gong was bittersweet. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/denmark-vfrs-lieutenant-paul-beazley-takes-home-top-individual-honour-at-wafes-awards-c-22844110</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Paul Beazley accepts the volunteer fire and rescue service individual achievement award at the 2026 WAFES awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[INSPIRE: Viewpoint downs tools after 40 years of 3D art, with final exhibition celebrating Albany coast]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the Great Southern’s longest running art groups is calling time after 40 years with one last exhibition, with Viewpoint 3D art group taking to the high seas for a maritime-themed finale.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/inspire-viewpoint-downs-tools-after-40-years-of-3d-art-with-final-exhibition-celebrating-albany-coast-c-22842472</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Kim Webb won first prize for her piece Safe Harbour. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[LGSHA 2026: Spencer Park book preliminary final after an intense and scoreless draw against North Albany]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Spencer Park have scraped into the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade preliminary final after holding North Albany to a scoreless draw in a tense final round on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/lgsha-2026-spencer-park-book-preliminary-final-after-an-intense-and-scoreless-draw-against-north-albany-c-22842327</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:53:36 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Spencer Park will face Manypeaks on Saturday, with a place in the grand final on the line.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany Leisure & Aquatic Centre praised at WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards for Long Live You program ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The team at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre celebrated recognition in several categories at the recent WA Aquatic and Recreation Industry Awards.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern/albany-leisure-aquatic-centre-praised-at-wa-aquatic-recreation-industry-awards-for-long-live-you-program--c-22845583</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:36:42 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[City of Albany staff Carmen Kinsella, Andrew Sharpe, Graham Macaulay, Jess Prideaux, Nathan Watson, Trish McCleery, Hayden Parker and John Pouwelsen. ALAC was highly commended at the WA Aquatic and Recreation Industry Awards for its Long Live You program. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Electrician Danielle Myriam Mazoue fined $9000 for completing dangerous electrical work at Mt Barker property ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An electrician has been fined after dangerous defects that could have caused electric shocks were found in a main switchboard she installed at a Mt Barker property.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/electrician-danielle-myriam-mazoue-fined-9000-for-completing-dangerous-electrical-work-at-mt-barker-property--c-22842599</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:02:52 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[An electrician has been fined for completing electrical work she admitted she was not trained for.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Narrogin Primary School embraces Champion Chats program as pupils learn from Commonwealth Games athletes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Narrogin Primary School was one of 10 schools across the country selected to take part in the Champion Chats program which connected young students with Commonwealth Games athletes.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/narrogin-primary-school-embraces-champion-chats-program-as-pupils-learn-from-commonwealth-games-athletes-c-22805125</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:15:12 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[LEFT:  Penny Wilkinson, 6, and Hudson Franz, 6. TOP RIGHT: Wheelchair basketballers Taishar Ovens and Ebony Stevenson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kane Wholagan, 8]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Woody in Bloom marks beginning of annual Bloom Festival with market stalls in Woodanilling on Saturday]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The month-long 2026 Bloom Festival will officially spring into life in Woodanilling with the Woody in Bloom event on Saturday. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/woody-in-bloom-marks-beginning-of-annual-bloom-festival-with-market-stalls-in-woodanilling-on-saturday-c-22836791</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:19:03 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Woodanilling's Woody in Bloom event will officially launch the 2026 Bloom Festival. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Letter to the Editor: Farmers and early settlers deserve recognition as part of Albany 2026 ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Early settlers and farmers who shaped Albany after European colonisation should be recognised in Albany’s bicentenary, writes a Green Valley resident. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/letter-to-the-editor-farmers-and-early-settlers-deserve-recognition-as-part-of-albany-2026--c-22844250</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[R. B. Lamont]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:01:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brett Dal Pozzo sets new race record in second edition of Albany Cycle Club’s gravel gauntlet]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The first edition of the Gravel Gauntlet might have had the purists muttering darkly under their breath about the purity of gravel, but second time around there was no such grizzling.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/brett-dal-pozzo-sets-new-race-record-in-second-edition-of-albany-cycle-clubs-gravel-gauntlet-c-22846539</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Beckwith]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Kea Mumford and David Beckwith set off.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s On: Your guide to events around Albany and the Great Southern, September 10-16]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From the St John Community Open Day to the Great Southern Football League Grand final, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/whats-on-your-guide-to-events-around-albany-and-the-great-southern-september-10-16-c-22842382</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Albany Advertiser]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:43:36 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany’s St John community open day will be held at 10am at 76 Sanford Road. Clay McCarthy, Leanne Bott, Nicole Rocke and Dan Andrew.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top honour for individual SES volunteer, the Peter Keillor award, goes to Albany SES’ Ben Whittle ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One of Albany’s most dedicated volunteers was handed the highest individual honour a State Emergency Service member can get at the WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/top-honour-for-individual-ses-volunteer-the-peter-keillor-award-goes-to-albany-ses-ben-whittle--c-22842112</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Albany SES team leader Ben Whittle took out the prestigious Peter Keillor award, otherwise known as SES volunteer of the year, at the WAFES ceremony in Perth.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[ANA 2026: Kangas bounce into preliminary final after a dominant performance ending Magpies’ finals campaign]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Kangas 1 have booked their place in the preliminary final after ending Magpies 1’s season in a dominant 20-goal victory in the Albany Netball Association elimination final on Saturday.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ana-2026-kangas-bounce-into-preliminary-final-after-a-dominant-performance-ending-magpies-finals-campaign-c-22833519</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Kangas' Kellie Anson takes a pass. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Around the grounds at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It was all smiles and excitement at this years Newdegate Machinery Field Days as crowds flocked from afar to cook, get up to date on the latest agriculture tech, and see all the various competition winners.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/countryman/field-days/around-the-grounds-at-the-2026-newdegate-machinery-field-days-c-22825061</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Nadge and Georgia Campion]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Rachel Willcocks, 3, with Neika, 5, and Mustang, 4, on a CFMOTO Albany buggy at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Community encouraged to ask, listen and connect at Albany R U OK Day event at Hazbeanz]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A simple question could spark an important conversation in Albany this Thursday, with local organisations joining forces to encourage the community to ask, listen and connect. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/community-encouraged-to-ask-listen-and-connect-at-albany-r-u-ok-day-event-at-hazbeanz-c-22841217</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Palmerston’s Mehwish Ajaz along with other organisations will hold R U OK Day stalls and coffee at the front of Hazbeanz on Thursday. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ravensthorpe’s Ronald Houghton avoids jail for sharing child exploitation ‘fantasies’ with undercover cop]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Ravensthorpe man who shared written child exploitation material and an explicit image online with multiple people, including an undercover police officer, has avoided immediate jail.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ravensthorpes-ronald-houghton-avoids-jail-for-sharing-child-exploitation-fantasies-with-undercover-cop-c-22841526</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Ronald Houghton, 58, appeared in Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with producing child exploitation material.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Narrikup’s Courtney White selected for WA First Nations team to play in national championships in Melbourne]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Narrikup’s Courtney White has been picked for the WA First Nations team which will contest the national championships in Victoria from September 15-20]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/narrikups-courtney-white-selected-for-wa-first-nations-team-to-play-in-national-championships-in-melbourne-c-22839379</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Courtney White has made the WA First Nations netball team. She is pictured here with her painting which inspired her design for the Great Southern Academy of Sport’s training kit.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany 2026: The day the Advertiser heralded the arrival of Greenwarri 1, Australia’s first Charolais calf]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The sea may have been instrumental in the settling and development of Albany over the city’s 200 years, but the land has also played a vital role]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-2026-the-day-the-advertiser-heralded-the-arrival-of-greenwarri-1-australias-first-charolais-calf-c-22836871</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Ken Hyde with a photo of his wife Cheryl and Greenwarri Famechon at the Albany Showgrounds. Laurie Benson]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[UGSFL 2026: Narrogin Hawks break 11-year premiership drought after holding off brave Wickepin in epic ending]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Narrogin are celebrating the most memorable of premierships, holding off Wickepin by two points to end an 11-year flag drought in one of the Upper Great Southern Football League’s best grand finals on record.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsfl-2026-narrogin-hawks-break-11-year-premiership-drought-after-holding-off-brave-wickepin-in-epic-ending-c-22836477</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[MAIN PIC: Narrogin celebrate their drought-breaking flag. TOP LEFT: Wickepin's Kendal Ballard flies for a mark. BOTTOM LEFT: The Hawks sing the song after grand final glory.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[KNA 2026: Allstars claim impressive A-grade five-peat with confident grand final win over Kojonup ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Allstars claimed their fifth straight Katanning Netball Association A-grade title on Saturday, defeating Kojonup in the highly anticipated grand final clash after a consistent season at the top of the table.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kna-2026-allstars-claim-impressive-a-grade-five-peat-with-confident-grand-final-win-over-kojonup--c-22835188</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[A-grade winners Allstars made it five titles in a row.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany 2026: Parade Street recognised as WA’s oldest street with new signage marking 200 year colonial history]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A significant piece of WA’s history is being recognised with new signage marking Albany’s Parade Street as the State’s oldest street]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-2026-parade-street-recognised-as-was-oldest-street-with-new-signage-marking-200-year-colonial-history-c-22845215</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[New sign recognises Parade Street as the oldest street in WA.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany photographer Tracy Ryan earns international recognition for stunning iPhone images captured in Norway]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[While Albany photographer Tracy Ryan is no stranger to professional camera gear, it was her photos taken on her iPhone during a holiday to Norway that caught the eye of international judges]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-photographer-tracy-ryan-earns-international-recognition-for-stunning-iphone-images-captured-in-norway-c-22840432</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Trollfjorden Series, Lofoten Islands, Norway wascaptured on an iPhone 14 and has received an honourable mention in the 2026 International Photography Awards.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[IN PICTURES: Footy fan excitement reaches fever pitch in Boddington for Upper Great Southern grand final day]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The stands of Boddington Sport and Recreation Club were a blur of colour on Sunday as thousands of eager fans and supporters packed in for the Upper Great Southern Football League’s day of days. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/in-pictures-footy-fan-excitement-reaches-fever-pitch-in-boddington-for-upper-great-southerns-championships-c-22838689</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[James McKenzie 6, Scarlett Allington 8, Maddy South 8, Asher McKenzie 8, Cate McKenzie 10, and Vivienne Allington 10. Eager footy fans and supporters packed Boddington Sport and Recreation Club on September 6, 2026 for a jam-packed day of Upper Great Southern Football League grand finals. Melissa Sheil]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[ANA 2026: Narrikup secure their grand final spot edging out Royals by five goals in tense qualifying final ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Narrikup 1 secured a place in the Albany Netball Association grand final after holding off a determined Royals Saints 1 by five goals in a tight qualifying final on Saturday]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ana-2026-narrikup-secure-their-grand-final-spot-edging-out-royals-by-five-goals-in-tense-qualifying-final--c-22834796</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Shooter Rylee Davis was a key contributor for Narrikup in their qualifying final win.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[OceanaGold promises to build relationship with Shire of Katanning as $776m gold mine deal awaits finalisation ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Executives from the Canadian company at the centre of a potential $776m gold mine deal have visited the Shire of Katanning to discuss their plans for the Badgebup site.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/oceanagold-promises-to-build-relationship-with-shire-of-katanning-as-776m-gold-mine-deal-awaits-finalisation--c-22835812</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Shire of Katanning president Kristy D’Aprile with OceanaGold executives and flanked by (on her left) OceanaGold president Gerard Bond and (on her right) shire CEO Peter Klein. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Mt Barker hold out strong North challenge in 16s prelim, Railways and Royals also book grand finals]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Final-quarter goals from Noah Ryan, Jenson Brayshaw and Lomas Ugle helped Mt Barker storm home to claim a place in the Great Southern Football League 16s grand final.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-mt-barker-hold-out-strong-north-challenge-in-16s-prelim-railways-and-royals-also-book-grand-finals-c-22833413</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Mt Barker's Rahzell Kittow kicks. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Railways’ season ends in straight sets as disconsolate Bodhi Stubber ponders his future as coach]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Railways, the defending premiers, were bumped out of the Great Southern Football League’s finals on Saturday in straight sets, two defeats on the trot costing them the chance of the 2026 flag.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-railways-season-ends-in-straight-sets-as-disconsolate-bodhi-stubber-ponders-his-future-as-coach-c-22832972</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Railways’ player-coach Bodhi Stubber coaching from the bench after suffering a hamstring injury. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Albany 2026: Historical fiction author David Wray uses story to explore WA’s complex colonial history]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The bicentenary of WA’s oldest city is the perfect time to dig into the State’s colonial past, historical fiction author David Wray says.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-2026-historical-fiction-author-david-wray-uses-story-to-explore-was-complex-colonial-history-c-22820597</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Author David Wray with his debut novel Diamond of the Desert. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amanda Jane Basso: Albany woman jailed for burning down Doralane Pastries and attempted $1m insurance fraud ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An Albany woman, who set fire to her Spencer Park bakery while she was locked inside in 2024 and then attempted to claim more than $1m in business insurance, has been jailed. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/amanda-jane-basso-albany-woman-jailed-for-burning-down-doralane-pastries-and-attempted-1m-insurance-fraud--c-22836719</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:57:28 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Amanda Jane Basso allegedly set Spencer Park bakery Doralane Pastries on fire on October 12, and three days later allgedly tried to make a fraudulent insurance claim.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[GSFL 2026: Royals stun Railways to book grand final place as reigning premiers boot 17 behinds and bow out]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Royals held on for dear life to secure their second grand final spot in three years after a high-octane preliminary final at Fitstop Stadium put paid to Railways’ 2026 Great Southern Football League campaign.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/gsfl-2026-royals-stun-railways-to-book-grand-final-place-as-reigning-premiers-boot-17-behinds-and-bow-out-c-22832982</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Zealand man jailed for manipulated woman into dropping charges while remanded at Albany Regional Prison]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A New Zealand man who called his ex-partner more than 160 times from Albany Regional Prison and emotionally blackmailed her into dropping charges against him has been jailed for more than a year. ]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[A 40-year-old man has been jailed after he manipulated a woman into dropping serious charges against him.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Man who stole more than $38,000 of copper wire from CBH sites handed partially suspended prison term]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A man who stole more than $38,000 worth of copper wire from multiple disused grain processing terminals in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt more than two years ago has had part of his jail sentence suspended.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacki Elezovich]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Season over for Great Southern pair Arty Jones and Mitch McGovern after AFL elimination final defeats]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Great Southern players Arty Jones and Mitch McGovern have had their AFL seasons ended in tough elimination final losses at the weekend.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cameron Newbold]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Western Bulldogs’ Arthur Jones celebrates a goal during the elimination final against Adelaide.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[IN PICTURES: Great Southern football community come together for 2026 Kleemann Medal presentations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Footballers from across the Great Southern Football League swapped their boots for suits on August 31 as they came together to celebrate the 2026 season at the annual Keemann Medal awards night. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/in-pictures-great-southern-football-community-come-together-for-2026-kleemann-medal-presentations-c-22818346</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Towers]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[James Charlesworth and Charlotte Butler. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wiringa Park claims best studstock display award at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Nyabing operation has claimed the Best Studstock Display Award at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/countryman/livestock/wiringa-park-claims-best-studstock-display-award-at-the-2026-newdegate-machinery-field-days-c-22835160</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Nadge]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:53:33 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Charlotte Jensz and Allan Hobley, Wiringa Park, Nyabing, at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shire of Plantagenet faces large legal bill as Kendenup Cottages’ change of use is slated for four-day hearing]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The drama over whether the Kendenup Cottages can be turned into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre will be played out over a four-day hearing at a State Administrative Tribunal in February next year.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[The Kendenup Cottages have been bought by the Southern Aboriginal Corporation who want to convert them to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Take no action: Town gas users urged to hold fire and wait for phase-out to begin or risk fund ineligibility]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Businesses and residents affected by the gas transition have been urged by the City of Albany and business advocates to not yet take any action, who say further information and timelines are on the horizon.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/take-no-action-town-gas-users-urged-to-hold-fire-and-wait-for-phase-out-to-begin-or-risk-fund-ineligibility-c-22780830</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Costs of the forced energy transition will be covered by a $21 million fund. ]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sale of ‘unique’ hand-built Middleton Road cottage, Matthew Cull’s House offers rare chance to snap up history]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A rare 154-year-old heritage-listed home on a block described as a “little farm in the city” is up for sale in Albany.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/sale-of-unique-homemade-middleton-road-cottage-matthew-culls-house-offers-rare-chance-to-snap-up-history-c-22807284</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Sheil]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Matthew Cull's House on Middleton Road is up for sale.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mt Barker pool is Watch Around Water regional facility of the year at WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Mt Barker Memorial Swimming Pool has picked up a top safety gong at the WA Aquatic and recreation industry awards which were held in Perth on August 27.]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claire Middleton]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Shire of Plantagenet recreation services co-ordinator Mark Bird accepts the Watch Around Water regional facility of the year award from sponsor Jonas Leisure general manager Alissa Lim.]]></caption>
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            <title><![CDATA[Victor Redvers Raven: Serial arsonist with decades of offending latest WA crook released on NDIS funding]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Serial WA arsonist Victor Raven is the latest dangerous criminal to walk free from prison after he was granted an eye-watering taxpayer-funded NDIS package.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/politics/state-politics/victor-redvers-raven-serial-arsonist-with-decades-of-offending-latest-wa-crook-released-on-ndis-funding-c-22746434</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlton Hart]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <caption><![CDATA[Significant damaged caused by the deliberately lit blaze in the late 1970s.]]></caption>
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