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Great newsPremiumAlbanese reveals return of Biloela family imminent

The resolution of a bid by the Tamil Murugappan family of asylum seekers to return to their home in Biloela is expected to be announced imminently.

Maeve Bannister

Future ready Premium$20.5m Albany TAFE trades workshop designs complete

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery on Tuesday announced Albany firm H+H Architects had finished the designs for the Southern Regional TAFE Albany campus upgrades. 

Sarah Makse

Networking night PremiumIN PICTURES: ACCI May Business After Hours

Hosted by Albany District Insurance Brokers, MCB Construction Pty Ltd and Westerberg Marine, the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s monthly soiree was an evening for members to catch up and network.

Sarah Makse

Photo competition Photography competition to capture environmental beauty

The Kinjarling Albany Coast Photographic Competition aims to capture the beauty and biodiversity of the region in three competition categories.

Sarah Makse

Singles victory PremiumMitchell books place at nationals after Champions win

Matthew Mitchell is now set to play in the nationals on the Gold Coast in October as a result of his victory in the WA comp.

Calvin Sims

Junior soccerDenmark climb under-13 ladder after strong win

A determined Rovers stunned Denmark with an equalising goal, but the Magpies put in a dominant second-half display to run out three-goal victors in the round four contest.

Strong winPremiumThird win of season for Royals Saints 3 in A4 competition

Wrap of round four action in the Albany Netball Association A4 competition.

Heat two Mary Maitland claims first and fastest in small field

The four skippers and their crews must be the most dedicated sailors at the club and always make an effort to get out and enjoy sailing our waters. 

Des Beeck

Record-breakerPremiumSolo sailor Lisa Blair smashes world record

Completing a full circuit of Antarctica from Albany and back in 92 days, 18 hours and 14 minutes, Lisa Blair smashed Russian adventurer Fyodor Konyukhov’s record of 102 days.

Kasey Gratton

Close race PremiumTight race after five rounds of GSFL coaches award

Star Mt Barker recruit Zach Jackson is on top of the leaderboard with 26 votes ahead of a chasing pack that includes Railways match winner Matt Palfrey.

Calvin Sims

Moving servicePremiumTributes flow for veteran truckie Brad Hambley

One of the first trucks Mr Hambley bought carried his coffin from Albany to Mt Barker as part of a truck procession before his service at Sounness Park.

Cameron Newbold

Awards night PremiumWolfe continues remarkable title run

Wolfe enjoyed a wonderful 2021-22 season on his home turf, training 28 winners to stitch up yet another Great Southern Trainers’ Premiership.

Cameron Newbold

State selectionPremiumThree Albany stars are ready to take on the country’s best

The three budding youngsters were selected in the State Performance Squads in late March this year, but the upcoming championships will be the first time they have played in matches at State level.

Calvin Sims

Biggest test Albany galloper contests Group race for first time

The exciting four-year-old is now in the care of Lindsey Smith and boasts a wonderful record of seven wins and three minor placings from 11 career starts.

Cameron Newbold

Successful bid Albany to host national modified title for sixth time

Speedway Sedans Australia announced on Monday the dates and venues for the five national classes in the 2022-23 calendar.

Cameron Newbold

Businesses in strifePremiumACCI calls for change as COVID cripples businesses

In a survey conducted last week by the ACCI, 62 per cent of local businesses said they were struggling with staffing issues as daily COVID cases in the Great Southern continue to reach above 300.

Kasey Gratton

Fast start PremiumParkes smacks home hat-trick for Spencer Park

After three wins to start the 2022 campaign, Park were at their clinical best in round four as star duo Darren Parkes and Brodie Sarre guided them to a comprehensive victory.

Cameron Newbold

Senior Wavefest Strong numbers expected to compete in senior Wavefest

Plenty of entries have already been recieved for Wavefest, run by the Albany Boardriders, when nominations opened last week.

Calvin Sims

Comeback victoryPremiumPolonia secure maiden win of the season

Rovers went into the first half 2-1 up courtesy of goals from Bradley Chapman and Michael Slattery but a hat-rick from Polonia’s James Naylor helped Polonia snatch victory.

Calvin Sims

Undefeated streak PremiumWinning form continues for Rovers division one team

Wrap of the men’s and women’s division one action in the Great Southern Soccer Association.

Calvin Sims

Behind the lensPremiumMalcolm Heberle’s life behind the lens

To support his budding passion for photography, his father converted part of a backyard shed into a darkroom where Heberle could process film. 

Kasey Gratton

Lots of laughsPremiumMelbourne comedian coming to Albany

Harvey’s show features four stories covering a monkey bite, a bus trip across the US, an arrest and a mugging.

Kasey Gratton

HomecomingThornBird to play Albany Town Hall

Thorn is best known as one third of WA folk-rock band The Waifs.

Kasey Gratton

Job helpPremiumCareer support for Albany high school students

The new roles were announced by the State Government last year, with 70 public high schools across the State to employ career practitioners as part of a $31.7 million initiative.

Kasey Gratton