Great Southern

off the streetsKatanning man arrested following alleged crime spree

A 23-year-old Katanning man was allegedly found with “house-breaking” equipment when he was arrested on suspicion of burglary and car theft last week.

Tom Shanahan

next generation leadersBest Army cadets challenged to climb military ranks

The most promising cadets aged 13-17 from over a dozen units Statewide joined the Katanning 518 Army Cadet Unit for a series of courses and drills in a bid to raise their military rank.

Tom Shanahan

shed saviourKatanning Men’s Shed finally has a place to call home

The men of Katanning have saved and transformed a shed slated for demolition to one they can now call home.

Tom Shanahan

CRIME WAVEStolen shotgun allegedly dumped in Piesse Park

A 12-gauge shotgun worth $2,500 was allegedly stolen from an unoccupied house and dumped in Piesse Park in another burglary in Katanning.

Tom Shanahan

HISTORY FOR SALEGrand Olde’ Inn up for sale to usher in a new era

The owners of the Grand Olde’ Dumbleyung Inn who have put the 110-year old pub on the market hope the next generation of owners will fulfil their visions for the historic Inn.

Tom Shanahan

FAST5 NETBALLGrand final flory for Narrikup

Narrikup have again secured premiership success against Railways, this time in the Fast5 netball competition in Borden on Saturday afternoon

Taj Stubber

School breakGlass dismissed at Flinders Park Primary School

Dozens of windows were smashed at Flinders Park Primary School last week in a school holidays vandalism spree that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage

Cameron Newbold

AFLX CUPGnowangerup have X-factor

Gnowangerup Football Club claimed a thrilling victory in the AFLX grand final against the Warperup Roopies in the Borden X Cup on Saturday afternoon

Taj Stubber

Highway crashAlbany reckless crash ‘irresponsible’

A 29-year-old woman drove through a stop sign and ploughed into another car on Albany Highway, causing it to roll on to its side before she fled the scene on foot.

Sarah Makse

‘Disgusting and degrading’Albany hospital spitter to spend year behind bars

A 21-year-old Albany woman who spat in the faces of nurses and struck a doctor in the head will spend more than a year behind bars for acts described as “disgusting and degrading” by her own defence.

Sarah Makse

Final roundTigers keep Sharks at bay to claim minor premiership

Railways finished minor premiers after a hard-fought 35-point win over Albany, the same opponent they will face in the semifinals, in round 10 of the Great Southern Women’s Football League

Cameron Newbold

EXPERIENCED COACHNew regional boss aims high in growing the game

Experienced football coach Pawel Pyrz-Brown is excited about his new challenge having recently been appointed as the new Football West community participation officer in the Great Southern

Taj Stubber

CUP SUCCESSSo Schmick delivers Steve Wolfe third Narrogin Cup

Albany trainer Steve Wolfe believes So Schmick could run in a Kalgoorlie or Broome Cup after narrowly winning Saturday’s $70,000 Narrogin Cup (1900m)

Taj Stubber

STELLAR STARTDelacey on fire to start WAFL colts campaign

North Albany young gun Talon Delacey continued his strong start to the new WAFL season, helping Claremont colts win their first game in round two on Sunday

Taj Stubber

New startBibbulmun terminus construction set to start

The Bibbulmun Track stretches 1000km from Kalamunda to Albany, and the Munda Biddi Trail is the longest off-road cycling track of its kind in the world.

Sarah Makse

Beautiful soulTragic tally rises on Great Southern roads

There have been 11 deaths on Great Southern roads so far this year — equal to the road toll for the entirety of 2020.

Tom Shanahan

Albany CupIN PICTURES: Stepping out in style at the Albany Cup

Hundreds of punters were trackside at Percy Spencer Racecourse on Easter Sunday for the region’s richest staying race.

Taj Stubber

Arts marketsIN PICTURES: Families flock to Denmark Arts Markets

Denmark was a hive of activity over the Easter long weekend and one of the main attractions was the Denmark Arts Markets.

Liam Croy

‘Inexcusable’Albany Airbnb home hit in break-in

A 37-year-old Albany man who is struggling with homelessness and drug addiction was arrested after breaking into a vacant Spencer Park holiday home and staying there with his partner and dog.

Sarah Makse

Driver jailedJail, ban for Albany reckless rider

A 27-year-old serial driving offender has been jailed and permanently stripped of his licence after riding a motorcycle into oncoming traffic on a busy Albany street while being chased by police.

Sarah Makse

Riding highCannabis activist MP rides pot luck

Cannabis activist and newly elected MP Sophia Moermond says having minor parties in the Upper House will give people outside the mainstream a voice in Parliament.

Sarah Makse

MEDAL HAULBig medal haul for Albany Athletics Club

Competitors from the Albany Athletics Club have returned with a swag of medals from the recent Masters State Championships at the Em Clark Athletic Stadium in Perth

Taj Stubber

SOAPBOX CHAMPIONSHIPSNational Soapbox Championships a flying success

Tyler Patterson and Estelle Hoffman walked away from the 59th Australian National Soapbox Championships with victories in the senior and junior divisions respectively on Apex Drive on Sunday

Taj Stubber