Great Southern

Plastic freeDenmark cafe taking action on single-use plastics

The State Government has announced a plan to phase out a wide range of single-use plastics but The Green Pantry in Denmark is one step ahead.

Kellie Balaam

SocialsIN PICTURES: Skaters on a roll this summer

The first lesson of the Albany Roller Derby’s Summer Skating Sessions rolled off to a successful start last weekend with people of all ages keen to learn new skills or brush up on old ones.

Drink driverMan who ‘couldn’t afford taxi’ four times legal limit

A 32-year-old Albany man has narrowly avoided jail after blowing more than four-times over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

Kellie Balaam

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OPINION: Highway hell as traffic hits new heights

Sunday’s trip from Perth to Albany was like one I have never experienced before.

Cameron Newbold

Reckless teenOne more Macca’s run could land teen in jail

A teenager who led police on two high-speed chases through Albany’s CBD has been warned another “Macca’s run” could put her in jail.

Kellie Balaam

Remarkable collectionLiving history library of wartime service

More than a decade after buying their first piece of military memorabilia, John and Kathryn Shapland still cannot quite believe what they have created together on their humble Youngs Siding farm.

Sarah Makse

Holiday horrorTragic festive period on our packed roads

A tragic festive period went from bad to worse on Great Southern roads on Sunday when a 17-year-old girl was killed on a family holiday on Albany Highway near Mt Barker

Cameron Newbold

Citizen awardsKatanning Lions to host Australia Day

Katanning locals will come together under the international flags of Lions Park to welcome the town’s newest citizens and celebrate its outstanding community members this Australia Day.

Sarah Makse

Weekend funIN PICTURES: Outdoor markets buzz with variety of fun

Laughing families, energetic children and chatty stallholders were part of the buzzing atmosphere at the Albany Outdoor Markets on Saturday.

Repeat offender jailedAlbany man’s marathon crime spree ends in jail

A 41-year-old Albany man has been jailed over a crime spree that spanned two years and led to 26 criminal charges.

Kellie Balaam

WITTENOOM CARNIVALWittenoom Carnival fields bigger than ever

The annual Wittenoom Cup Carnival begins on Saturday, with record numbers set to play at the Albany Golf Club across nine days.

Taj Stubber

Aggressive assaultAssault victim ‘felt her cheek being ripped off’

A 56-year-old Katanning man allegedly threatened to kill his partner on New Year’s Eve after dragging her into a house by putting his hand inside her mouth and grabbing hold of her cheek.

Kellie Balaam

COUTNRY WEEKAlbany name strong first XI for senior country week

New Albany and Districts Cricket Association captain Jeremy Wood believes this year’s senior country week in Perth will be one of the strongest tournaments in sometime.

Taj Stubber

WATER SKIINGSkiers lap up great weather

Albany Water Ski Club held its annual Lower Great Southern Water Ski tournament at the weekend, with 24 skiers hitting the waters of Kalgan River to compete in slalom and trick competitions.

Taj Stubber

SAILINGSparring duo go one on one

Wrap of the the weekend’s sailing racing from Princess Royal Sailing Club

Des Beeck

COUNTRY WEEKCountry week first XI bolster batting

The Great Southern Cricket Association will send two strong sides away to senior country week, which begins on Sunday in Perth.

Taj Stubber

Desperate measuresCrewman to be deported after jumping from Albany ship

A father of two young children in rural Vietnam, Dung planned to seek employment in WA.

Kellie Balaam

Surf’s upAlbany disabled surfers call for volunteers

The Disabled Surfers Association Great Southern is calling for more volunteers to help keen surfers hit the water at its first session of the year this Saturday.

Sarah Makse

DOMINANT PERFORMANCEDe Campo’s Albany masterclass

Trainer-driver Aiden De Campo stole the show at Harold Reid Paceway as he finished with four winners on Saturday night.

Taj Stubber

MAJOR SIGNINGSharks land 118-game AFL player for 2021 GSFL season

Former Fremantle Docker and St Kilda player signs with the Albany Sharks for the 2021 Great Southern Football League season

Taj Stubber

Mural wonderWildlife inspired street artist back where it began

Each day brings a new opportunity to create for successful street artist and self-proclaimed free spirit Sobrane.

Sarah Makse

WEIGHT RECORDBattle Hero faces heavy Barker task

Former Group 1 runner Battle Hero will have to make history for co-trainers Chris and Michael Gangemi in the $100,000 Mt Barker Sprint (1300m) on Sunday.

Taj Stubber

Police awardsReward for dedicated police service

Two WA Police Aboriginal Service Medals were among the presentations at the Great Southern Police District awards ceremony held in Narrogin last month

Cameron Newbold

Country weekFinal-over loss in under-14s final for Albany

Albany and Districts Cricket Association fell agonisingly short of winning the under-14 A-section title at junior country week after a last-over thriller against Wellington in last Friday’s final

Cameron Newbold