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Alan Barnett medallist Jayden Scott with daughter Lyla.

Medal marvel PremiumAlan Barnett Medal honour for Tigers premiership captain

Midfielder Jayden Scott emerged as the unlikely forward line hero in Railways’ gripping premiership victory over Albany, claiming the Alan Barnett Medal for his dazzling five-goal performance.

Cameron Newbold

Robert Stephen James Elphick faces multiple sex charges.

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Accused WA child rapist freed on home detention

An Albany man accused of raping two 14-year-old girls in exchange for alcohol and engaging them in prostitution agreements has been freed on home detention bail and denied all charges.

Melissa Sheil

Railways' Matt France goes to ground under pressure from Royals' Corey Ashwin.

Tiger time PremiumRailways slug it out to edge Royals in reserves grand final

Railways ended Royals run of premierships in the Great Southern Football League reserves competition, as the Tigers claimed their first flag since 2019 with a wet weather slot in Saturday’s grand final. 

Claire Middleton

TOP: Railways colts broke a long premiership drought. BOTTOM LEFT: The Tigers congratulate Panizza Brothers medallist Hunter Porteous. BOTTOM RIGHT: Railways' Buddy Robinson kicked four goals.

Drought broken PremiumTigers break 34-year colts flag drought with thrilling win

Railways broke a long premiership drought to win their first colts grand final in 34 years, a fitting conclusion to a stellar season according to proud coach Dan Cale after a thrilling three-point result.

Melissa Sheil

Theda Mansholt, Julie Marsh, Sheree Webb, Phil Runham and Peta Rakela.

PRESCRIBED BURNSPremiumEmotional Denmark electors pass five prescribed burn motions

The heated issue of prescribed burning came to a head in Denmark on Thursday as almost 100 passionate residents gathered to call for change to the bushfire mitigation process.

Melissa Sheil

MAIN PIC: Royals celebrate winning the 16s premiership. TOP RIGHT: Denmark-Walpole's Wayan Whyte breaks clear. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bob Whalley medallist Will Berry.

Lions roar PremiumThird term brilliance guides Lions to GSFL 16s premiership

Royals became the most successful 16s team in the Great Southern Football League, as they upset Denmark-Walpole courtesy of a dominant third term on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Shire of Plantagenet administration building.

Ballot boxingPremiumEight fight for five spots in Shire of Plantagenet election

Eight candidates will be standing for five spots on the Shire of Plantagenet council when elections take place on October 18.

Claire Middleton

Jerramungup were the A-grade netball premiers.

Grand finalsPremiumClubs share glory on Ongerup Winter Sport grand final day

Jerramungup, Newdegate and Lake Grace-Pingrup all scored grand final wins in Gnowangerup on September 6 as Ongerup’s sporting associations met for a day of grand final clashes. 

Jacki Elezovich

Railways' Shane Braimbridge enjoys the fruits of victory as the Tigers claimed three premierships on GSFL grand final day.

Grand final PremiumRailways roar to league premiership victory in landmark day

Railways are revelling in one of their greatest ever days with the Tigers securing a tense victory over Albany to cap a Great Southern Football League home grand final to remember on Saturday.

Melissa Sheil, Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold

Assistant Commissioner Paul Coombes has a big job in front of him.

PoliceCommentsPremiumTop WA cop stretches thin blue line ... but doesn’t break it

It is a tough job policing the single largest police jurisdiction in the world but Assistant Commissioner Paul Coombes is ready to take it on as the boss of regional WA.

Jessica Evensen

The Bombers celebrate their reserves win in Gnowangerup.

Premiership winsPremiumLake Grace-Pingrup reserves snatch flag in grand final upset

Lake Grace-Pingrup’s reserves team staged a grand final upset in the Ongerup Football Association, beating Gnowangerup on their home turf on September 6 by 18 points. 

Jacki Elezovich

Wagyl Kaip rangers at the family fun day.

Family funPremiumIN PICTURES: Storytelling and dancing at Wagyl Kaip fun day

A lively stream of people joined the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation for its NAIDOC celebrations on September 12.

Claire Middleton

Letters to the editor must contain the author’s full name, address and daytime contact number.

Letter to the editorLetter to the Editor: Struggles of running a small business

Navigating change at a small local business can be difficult but the continued trust and support of clients old and new is appreciated, writes Joy Mealor from Sheoak Gardening.

Melissa Sheil

Letters to the editor must contain the author’s full name, address and daytime contact number.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Shocked by mass kangaroo culling

Appeal to the public to report any mass kangaroo killings to the authorities, which is a disregarding of environmental standards and community responsibility, writes Kate Cord.

Kate Cord

Railways full forward Hayden Parker will be out to reach 100 goals in Saturday’s GSFL grand final.

Ton watch Premium100-goal watch: Can Parker crack the ton in the grand final?

Railways spearhead Hayden Parker is out to become the first player since 2010 to reach the cherished 100-goal mark when he lines up in Saturday’s 2025 Great Southern Football League grand final.

Melissa Sheil and Cameron Newbold

Railways' Joel Want will be part of the Tigers push to win a premiership on Saturday.

Chasing glory PremiumPumped up Tigers out to cap superb season with premiership

Railways have only one box left to tick to complete a near-fairytale season, with player-coach Bodhi Stubber reckoning they are up for the challenge reigning premiers Albany pose.

Melissa Sheil

Denmark-Walpole are chasing history in the 16s grand final.

Grand finals PremiumMagpies chase first 16s premiership on GSFL grand final day

Denmark-Walpole will be out to create history, when they start warm favourites to win the Great Southern Football League 16s grand final on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Reigning premiers Albany are likely to go in unchanged after their preliminary final win.

Chasing history PremiumSharks take strategic approach in flag battle with Tigers

Albany are expected to go into Saturday’s Great Southern Football League grand final with an unchanged line-up, as they seek a historic third straight premiership win. 

Claire Middleton

Denmark were winners in the senior women’s competition.

Soccer wrap Nekel double strike sees Denmark beat wind, rain and Rovers

Denmark beat Rovers 2-1 in the only Great Southern Soccer Association senior women’s fixture to be completed on a wet and windy night on September 5.

Claire Middleton

Scott Leary raised a grievance about Rex Airlines in Parliament this week.

AIRLINE GRIEVANCEPremiumLeary slams Rex for ‘systematic failings’ urges intervention

Albany MLA Scott Leary has slammed Rex Airlines, claiming “substandard” service has resulted in “devastating” consequences for regional communities, and urged WA’s minister for transport to intervene.

Melissa Sheil

Wagin celebrate their 2025 reserves premiership.

Flag win PremiumDetermined Dogs claim reserves grand final victory

A powerful seven-goal second half lifted Wagin to deserved premiership success in the Upper Great Southern Football League reserves competition, beating Williams by 28 points in Sunday’s grand final.

Hannah Whitehead

Jackie Boyce and Leanne Ranford, from Albany Community Hospice, with Rebecca Stephens and Tina Edward-Pope of Palmerston in the Butterflies op shop.

New collaborationPartnership helps domestic violence victims access clothing

Albany’s Butterflies op shop on Lockyer Avenue is partnering with Palmerston and the Community Hospice to provide much-needed clothing for the Central Great Southern Women’s Refuge.

Claire Middleton

Railways captain Jayden Scott and his Albany counterpart Tait McLean with the GSFL premiership cup they will battle for on Saturday.

Cup decider PremiumCaptains each have a hand on the trophy as epic final looms

The two grand final captains squared off this week as the showpiece occasion came firmly into view, with both expecting an epic contest at Keep The Sheep Stadium on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Kylie and Kaylee Webber.

grand finalsPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds flock to Ongerup sport grand final day

Supporters of clubs from all corners of Ongerup sport competitions gathered at the Gnowangerup Sporting Complex on Saturday to cheer on their teams in netball, hockey and football grand finals. 

Jacki Elezovich