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A prisoner was fined for an indecent act towards a female prison officer.

courtsPremiumIndecent genital act through prison hatch earns man a fine

A prisoner who exposed his genitals to a female custodial officer through the hatch of a door in Albany Regional Prison has been dealt a fine.

Melissa Sheil

Albany’s Ocean and Paddock owner Trenton Brennan with the 2026 Australia’s best takeaway fish and chips award.

AwardsPremiumAlbany is officially home to Australia’s best fish and chips

Albany’s Ocean and Paddock has reeled in a big catch, winning Australia’s best Takeaway Fish and Chips at the 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards. 

Amy Towers

Jon Doust in the Yakamia Forest.

albany 2026PremiumAlbany novelist Jon Doust on history and highlights of 2026

Jon Doust has lived many lives, but all his journeys always led him back to Albany. 

Jacki Elezovich

Midds Reef celebrates 12 months of surf on Thursday.

anniversary celebrationsPremiumClub celebrates a year of surf reef at Middleton Beach

The Albany Boardriders Club are marking an exciting milestone for the Southern Ocean Surf Reef, celebrating one year of the multi-million dollar project being completed.

Jacki Elezovich

Australia has recorded its second consecutive month of record breaking EV sales. NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

newsPremium‘Outstanding’: EV sales surge amid fuel crisis

Electric vehicles have notched a second month of record-breaking sales as they continue to dominate the market.

Jackson Robb

The inaugural Great Southern Farmer of the Year gala night will be held at The Dam in Denmark on August 21.

farmers awardsPremiumFarmers awards to celebrate the cream of the crop

The shortlisted finalists have been announced for the inaugural Paul Lionetti Great Southern Farmer of the Year Awards, with the winners to be crowned at a gala later this month. 

Jacki Elezovich

The 37-year-old man has not yet entered pleas to the charges.

Court PremiumMan accused of indecently dealing with an autistic teen

A Great Southern man accused of indecently dealing with an autistic teenager, including restraining her to touch her body inappropriately, has been granted bail to remain in the community. 

Melissa Sheil

Geoff Stade, Peter Rundle and Eric Rae cut the ribbon at the Katanning Tennis Club.

New reviewPremiumRundle: Sports clubs, community groups should have their say

The State Government is reviewing how it funds sporting and community facilities, and local clubs and organisations should have their say, according to Member for Roe Peter Rundle.

Claire Middleton

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers continue to flow through Peel pathway

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

Jack Penniment

Nina Kennedy with her silver and Lekeisha Pergoliti with bronze at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth GamesPremiumSouth West duo Kennedy and Pergoliti secure medals at games

South West duo Nina Kennedy and Lekeisha Pergoliti will bring medals back to the South West after performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 

Jack Penniment and Jake Santa Maria

The ASX closed at a record high on Wednesday. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

financePremiumMining, tech stocks push ASX to record high

A brief message from a US political figure sent oil prices crashing and the ASX 200 to a record high.

Cameron Micallef

A woman has been fined and lost her license for six months for dangerous driving, obstructing police and driving above the legal blood alcohol limit.

courtsPremiumFine for driver who crashed into house and kicked police

A woman has been fined for kicking an officer trying to give her a breathalyser test after she crashed her new car into a Lockyer house, later blowing almost twice the legal limit.

Melissa Sheil

Environmental scientist Ella Maesepp and hydrologist Lance Mudgway talk to the community about the Ausgold mine concerns.

Public concernPremiumEnvironmental concerns on Ausgold mine raised in Katanning

Concerns over the potential environmental impacts of a proposed Ausgold mine at Badgebup were raised at a community meeting in Katanning on Thursday.

Amy Towers

SAT has dropped orders for Cr Thomas Brough, inset, to complete inclusivity training after making controversial comments in 2024.

sat decisionPremiumCouncillor’s appeal against inclusivity training successful

The State Administrative Tribunal has dropped orders for an Albany councillor and former Liberal candidate to complete training after he asked if the LGBTQIA+ community welcomed “minor-attracted persons”.

Melissa Sheil

The block of land on Research Station Road that will be part of a master plan for the Kwoorabup Community Park.

denmark developmentPremiumMaster plan in the works for Kwoorabup Community Park

Denmark councillors have voted not to endorse a developer for a plot of crown land adjacent to the Denmark Health Service and instead approve officers to start on a master plan for the area. 

Jacki Elezovich

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POLITICSPremiumWatchdog to probe regional mobile coverage

The consumer watchdog is probing a key concern about mobile coverage across the country.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Police have charged a teenager who allegedly did burnouts on Aberdeen Street.

Reckless incident PremiumCharges laid for teenage driver’s alleged CBD burnouts

Great Southern traffic police have laid charges over a reckless driving incident that occurred last month, when a teenage driver allegedly did burnouts in the Albany CBD. 

Jacki Elezovich

Mt Barker-raised artist Charlie Colbung at work at the Albany Aboriginal Centre.

Colour palettePremiumMural man Charlie Colbung brings full colour to dull places

If you need someone to brighten up your day, Charlie Colbung is your man.

Claire Middleton

Ambulances lined up at Bunbury Regional Hospital on June 21, 2025.

Ambulance RampingPremiumBunbury ramping reaches record high for 2026

Ambulances were stuck ramping for more than 200 hours last month at WA’s largest regional hospital, the highest on record for 2026. 

Craig Duncan

Busselton Pottery Group members are gearing up for their 60th anniversary exhibition.

LOCAL ARTSPremiumPottery history on show for 60th anniversary exhibition

Six decades of clay and creativity will be celebrated when the Busselton Pottery Group opens the doors to its 60th anniversary exhibition later this month.

Madelin Hayes

Tresslyn Smith is being remembered as someone who dedicated her life to the community.

Vale Tresslyn SmithPremiumCity of Bunbury Deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith has died

Bunbury’s deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith has died, leaving Bunbury with a legacy that will endure for many years to come.

Craig Duncan

Accordwest people and culture manager Annika Oborne, Accordwest chief executive Danelle Milward, GKB chief executive Bruce Jorgensen, GKB deputy chief executive Karim Khan, GKB chair John Penny and Accordwest president Julie Broad.

HOMELESSNESS WEEKPremiumPartnership announced to address housing challenges

A new partnership has formed to provide better housing, social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people across the South West. 

Madelin Hayes

Albany Youth Support Association CEO Bec I’Anson.

Homelessness WeekPremiumAssociation calls for new approach to youth homelessness

Solving homelessness among young people requires more than simply finding them a bed for the night, according to Bec I’Anson, the chief executive of the Albany Youth Support Association.

Claire Middleton

Maggie Dawkins' book documents the abuse perpetrated by Dennis McKenna at what was then called St Andrew's Hostel.

Katanning bookPremiumTo Be Believed reveals Katanning hostel’s abusive history

A new book is shedding light on one of the Great Southern’s darkest chapters, documenting the abuse at Katanning’s former St Andrew’s Hostel and the survivors who fought for justice. 

Amy Towers