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Police are yet to charge anyone after the fatal crash on Hardie Road in Spencer Park.

investigations ongoingPremiumSuspect in fatal Albany hit-run released without charge

Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on Hardie Road in Albany’s Spencer Park that claimed the life of a 57-year-old woman last Wednesday night, but have not yet laid charges. 

Jacki Elezovich

Two parked cars and the front of a house were damaged in the shocking crash on Middleton Road in June.

Car theft PremiumAlbany resident left reeling after car stolen and destroyed

The Albany resident who had her car allegedly stolen and crashed on on June 29 said the disappointing incident has left her reeling and needing to use a hire car in a way to still get around her new hometown. 

Jacki Elezovich

Oyster Harbour catchment farmers attending DIY soil testing training.

Water packagePremiumHealthy Estuaries WA project: Four groups share $3.3 million

Four environmental groups based in Albany and Denmark have been awarded more than $3.3 million in State Government funding to enable them to continue improving local estuaries.

Claire Middleton

Western Power crews restored power by about 11.40pm on Sunday.

Power upOvernight Western Power outage affects 14,000 customers

A Western Power outage on Sunday night affected large swathes of Albany, Denmark and surrounding areas.

Claire Middleton

Psychiatry fellows Dr Margaret Wardrop, Dr Phoebe Thornton and Dr Layale Tayba.

rural healthPremiumProgram’s long-term support of new country psychiatrists

WA Country Health Service’s rural psychiatry training program had four new psychiatrists awarded fellowship in regional WA this year, including one in Albany.

Jacki Elezovich

Great Southern celebrate their division two title triumph.

Title triumph PremiumGreat Southern glory! Division two title caps top campaign

Great Southern are celebrating deserved title success, pulling off a remarkable division two grand final victory over Upper Great Southern at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Upper Great Southern and Great Southern will meet in the division two grand final.

Country champs PremiumGreat Southern, Upper Great Southern to meet in champs final

Great Southern and Upper Great Southern will square off in an exciting grand final after a pulsating day of division two games at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. 

Cameron Newbold

Tributes have flowed for Bronwyn Clark who was killed in a hit-and-run in Spencer Park on Wednesday.

Nurse rememberedPremiumTributes flow for mother killed in Spencer Park hit-and-run

The family of Bronwyn Clark, who was killed in a tragic hit-and-run incident in Albany on Wednesday night, have said the Albany nurse was loved deeply by both her family and community. 

Jacki Elezovich

Great Southern's Isaac Baum celebrates a goal.

Country champsPremiumGreat Southern stun rivals with slick opening day of seniors

Great Southern produced a stellar opening day of the division two senior competition to be one of two unbeaten teams, the highlight knocking off powerhouse side Upper Great Southern on Friday.

Cameron Newbold

Caledonians' Joseph Love scored in the win.

SoccerPolonia give ladder leaders Calies a second-half fright

Albany Caledonian coach Ben Harris had predicted Polonia would give runaway ladder leaders a tough battle and a late-stage recovery by the underdogs proved him right, as Calies held on to take the contest 3-2.

Claire Middleton

Albany Swimming Club's Zach Riddell.

swim carnivalPremiumAlbany Swimming Club hosts hundreds for carnival

Albany Swimming Club held the Albany Short Course Carnival at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre at the weekend, hosting hundreds of swimmers from metro and regional clubs. 

Jacki Elezovich

Upper Great Southern will be out to make amends for last year’s relegation.

Strong squad PremiumStrong Uppers squad loom as division two champs contenders

Upper Great Southern Football League is determined to be a force against at this week’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships in Perth.

Cameron Newbold

Ongerup's Hayden Richter.

Champs test PremiumOngerup up for the challenge of tough division two rivals

Ongerup Football Association are ready to tackle the challenge of a strong division two competition head-on at this week’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships.  

Cameron Newbold

A pod of killer whales travelling across the Bremer sub-basin.

Whale studyPremiumBremer Bay orcas need more protection says university study

A university study which investigated more than 1300 killer whale sightings has concluded more must be done to protect orca populations, including around their habitat in the Bremer sub-Basin.

Claire Middleton

Redbacks’ uniform designer Brianna Williams, centre, with Deakon Williams, Lukie Mowaljarlai, Travis Whitby and Mark Williams.

BasketballPremiumSlam dunk! Basketball blockbuster worth the 26-year wait

The crowds piled into the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Saturday night hoping the two blockbuster NBL1 West clashes would set their pulses racing.

Claire Middleton

Great Southern’s Jayden Scott, Darcy Wallinger, Brent Parsons, and Morgan Davies.

Country champsPremiumExciting squad ready to test themselves in division two

Great Southern Football League are confident they have the right mix to challenge the best teams in division two of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships this week.

Cameron Newbold

Major crash investigators arrived on the scene at around 10am on Thursday morning.

Under InvestigationPremiumInvestigations begin for Spencer Park fatality

Major crash investigators have arrived on the scene of a fatal incident in Spencer Park, after a woman was killed on Wednesday night.

Jacki Elezovich

Ben Whittle, the new local manager of Albany Volunteer SES, takes over from his predecessor Nathan Anderson.

New bossBen Whittle becomes Albany’s Volunteer SES local manager

Albany’s Volunteer State Emergency Service has a new local manager after Nathan Anderson stepped down at the end of last month.

Claire Middleton

South Coast NRM's Emma Sommerville and Sandra Maciejewski.

green thumbUrban greening safe haven for native animals in Albany

The City of Albany partnered with South Coast Natural Resource Management last month to deliver two new urban greening sites in Milpara and Oyster Harbour, to help endangered native animals in the region.

Jacki Elezovich

Loves Bus Service changed hands this week after 56 years of family operation in Albany.

family affairChanging hands as Loves Bus Service sold after 56 years

A stalwart Albany family business reached the end of an era, with Loves Bus Service that has provided school and town transport services around Albany for more than 50 years, sold to new operators. 

Jacki Elezovich

Great Southern Storm captain Max Grimes and vice captain Brock Lathbury ahead of the championships.

Country champs PremiumStorm up for the test in top colts division of champs

Great Southern Storm will use the key learnings from their recent campaign in Kulin to help tackle the best colts sides in WA at this week’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships.

Cameron Newbold

An aerial view of the Katanning Gold Project site in Badgebup.

Gold minePremiumCampaigners say mine will threaten endangered black cockatoo

A proposal for a gold mine in Badgebup, 30km outside Katanning, have come under fire from an environmental group concerned about the impact the mine will have on wildlife in the area.

Claire Middleton

Mt Barker players congratulate Clare King (far right) after she scores from a penalty stroke.

Hockey wrap PremiumMt Barker enjoy double vision as they see off Spencer Park

Mt Barker completed a winning double over Spencer Park with both their women’s and men’s sides taking home the spoils in round eight of the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association A-grade competition.

Claire Middleton

NetSetGo players receive their season certificates.

net set goNet Set Go winds up for 2025 season

The Katanning Netball Association’s NetSetGo season has concluded for 2025, with the last day being held last Monday afternoon for all teams. 

Tina Briscoe