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Jacob and Flynn Sauer said they were inspired to start their campaign, The Hard Road, with a goal to raise $10,000 for the Black Dog Institute, after seeing family and friends go through their own struggles. Melissa Sheil

Walk to remember CommentsPremiumInspiring brothers finish Perth to Albany walk

Two brothers who spent a gruelling seven days trekking from Perth to Albany to raise money for mental health said they were ‘relieved’ to reach their end point atop Mt Clarence on Wednesday evening

Melissa Sheil

Bethany Westerberg with the Cancer Council swimming hat, soccer socks and daffodils.

Daffodil DaySunrise swim kicks off Cancer Research Daffodil Day appeal

Albany will be filled with a host of golden daffodils next week when Bethany Westerberg runs her ninth Cancer Council fundraiser on August 21.

Claire Middleton

Hayley Louise Simpson, black jacket, leaves Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday.

COURTPremiumIdentified: Young woman accused of Albany hit-and-run

The identity of a 21-year-old woman accused of a fatal hit-and-run that killed Albany nurse Bronwyn Clark has been revealed after her first court appearance on Thursday

Melissa Sheil

Jeremy McGovern and son Hudson pose for an exclusive Street X T-Shirt photo shoot. Unknown

AFLVideoCommentsLike father, like son! McGovern’s cheeky new charity venture

Hudson McGovern has officially upstaged his father, retired West Coast premiership hero Jeremy.

Aaron Kirby

Denmark were winners in the GSSA senior women’s competition.

Soccer wrapDenmark win to go second but Calies prove too hot to handle

Teal Gough and Skye Parker scored to give Denmark a 2-0 victory over Rovers in the Great Southern Soccer Association senior women’s competition on August 8.

Claire Middleton

Kukerin-Dumbleyung, Katanning Wanderers, Williams and Boddington are in a fight for the last two finals spots.

Finals fight PremiumFour teams fighting for two finals spots in last UGSFL round

The fight for the last two finals spots in the Upper Great Southern Football League competition will come down to the final round of the regular season this Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Kwoorabup Nature School Year 3 students Isla Parkes, 8, and Luna Hafner, 8, cleaning up Mad Fish Bay in March.

LITTER FREEPrimary students environmental project to clean up Denmark

A new primary student-led litter prevention and education initiative is steadfast on reducing, monitoring and preventing the spread of beach litter in Denmark.

Hannah Whitehead

An aerial view of the Katanning gold project site in Badgebup.

Hearing startingPremiumWardens Court to consider Katanning gold project issues

A Perth Wardens Court hearing starting on Thursday will consider compensation and surface rights issues involving freehold land associated with the Katanning gold project in the Great Southern.

Neil Watkinson

Museum of the Great Southern research associate Malcolm Traill and regional manager Catherine Salmaggi are thrilled to see the three Stories of the Great Southern podcast episodes detailing the region's history go live.

PODCASTPremiumSecrets from Eclipse Island’s wild past unveiled in podcast

Eclipse Island — once home to gangs of “pirate” sealers, isolated lighthouse families and a precarious winched basket — is the focus of the first episode of a new podcast series detailing Albany’s rich history.

Melissa Sheil

Shire of Katanning deputy president Liz Guidera is honoured with WALGA life membership by WALGA president Karen Chappel.

LEADING FIGUREFirst Katanning woman president becomes WALGA life member

A local government marvel who stood as the first female president in a Great Southern shire has received deserved recognition, named a life member at the 2025 WA Local Government Association’s awards.

Hannah Whitehead

Albany's Free Range Chef Susan Retzlaff with her award winning caramel slice.

Slice of lifePremiumGluten-free baker wins award for best caramel slice in WA

Albany’s star baker Susan Retzlaff has seen her caramel slice named the best in WA at the Baking Industry Employers’ Association of WA awards.

Claire Middleton

David Fyfe is looking forward to having his son back home.

FYFE RETIREMENTCommentsPremium‘Seat in the cab’: Fyfe’s dad says he’d be welcome back home

When Fremantle champion Nat Fyfe hangs up his boots at the end of this season, his dad David hopes it will mean he has another driver to call on for the family trucking business in Lake Grace.

Rourke Walsh and Cally Dupe

Saturday’s gathering followed the “think global, act local” mantra.

CALL FOR PEACEPremiumAlbany joins in global call for peace in Gaza and elsewhere

The sound of humming drifted from Albany Town Square on Saturday as more than 150 people holding Palestinian flags and posters gathered to reflect on the price of global peace, both past and present.

Melissa Sheil

Liam Emmett Croker appeared for the first time in Albany Magistrates Court on the same day as the alleged offending.

CourtsPremiumMan accused of car chase through Albany appears in court

A 29-year-old man was charged with reckless driving and drug offences, accused of evading police and leading them on a chase through Albany’s suburbs in the early hours of Friday morning. 

Jacki Elezovich

A proposed swimming pool at the Denmark Recreation Centre has been knocked back by council.

No splash PremiumDenmark council votes against proposed town swimming pool

Despite determined and longstanding community advocacy, the Shire of Denmark council has voted not to proceed with plans for an indoor pool in the town. 

Jacki Elezovich

Monty's Leap in Kalgan will host its last day of service on August 17.

CLOSE UP SHOPPremiumMonty’s Leap owners announce shock restaurant closure

The couple at the helm of Great Southern restaurant Monty’s Leap have announced they will be closing the doors of their beloved venue later this month.

Melissa Sheil

Lower Great Southern Hockey Association’s annual Cancer Awareness Round will feature North Albany against Spencer Park for the Jo Burling Memorial Shield.

Special round Park and Redbacks set for 25th Jo Burling Memorial Match

Spencer Park and North Albany will play the 25th edition of the Jo Burling Memorial Match when they meet in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association’s Cancer Awareness Round on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

You Got It: a salute to Roy Orbison comes to Albany Entertainment Centre on August 15.

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

From tribute shows to remembering war heroes, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

GSAS athletes Mason Watkins, Ben Blechynden, Keely Berry, McKinnon Barrett, Abbey O’Donnell and Ginger Gleeson all won awards at the Academy’s awards night.

Awards nightPremiumAwards night for Great Southern Academy of Sport talents

Keely Berry, the talented all-rounder who has opted for netball over basketball, was a double prize winner at the Great Southern Academy of Sport awards night at Retravision Stadium on Sunday.

Claire Middleton

Bullets' Chloe Fiegert attempts to intercept Railways' Ksharna Coyne.

Morale boosterPremiumBullets’ joy after second win to dent Railways finals hopes

Bullets 1 won their second game of the season with an upset 46-42 victory over Railways as round 11 of the Albany Netball Association A1 competition roared into life at the ALAC on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

The Shire of Plantagenet adopted its 2025-26 budget in a special meeting on August 5.

Budget approved PremiumMajor projects mapped out in new Shire of Plantagenet budget

Millions of dollars will be spent on redeveloping the Shire of Plantagenet’s pool, youth precinct and roads this financial year, with the council adopting the 2025-26 budget on August 5.

Jacki Elezovich

Denmark U14s Quade Shailes, Harry Anderson, Tyson Judd, Eli Currey, Zephyr Endacott and Koby Stone with the AFL premiership cup.

Cup of joyPremiumSheed and the AFL premiership cup bring delight to Denmark

The AFL premiership cup made its way to Denmark-Walpole Football Club last week, in the company of West Coast Eagles champion Dom Sheed.

Claire Middleton

Darcy Cameron has signed a new three-year deal with Collingwood.

New dealPremiumCameron commits to Pies until 2029 with new three-year deal

North Albany junior and top flight AFL ruckman Darcy Cameron has signed a new three-year deal with Collingwood, seeing him commit to the Pies until at least the end of 2029.

Claire Middleton

Border Control wins the 2025 Broome Sprint for jockey Natasha Faithfull

RACINGPremiumThere’s no getting past Border Control in Broome Sprint

North-west invincible Border Control maintained his unbeaten record on WA’s dirt, stretching his winning sequence to six with a stunning win in the $40,000 TABtouch Broome Sprint (1300m).

Hayden King