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dialysis dismay Narrogin Shire to advocate for dialysis services

Four dialysis chairs were proposed for the Narrogin hospital in WA Country Health Service’s latest report WACHS Renal Dialysis Plan 2010 to 2021, which is now out of date.

Isabel Vieira

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

way of the future PremiumKondinin set to become renewable energy hub

Shire of Kondinin chief executive David Burton said both wind and solar farms would have benefits for the district. 

Isabel Vieira

Street numbers PremiumSt John has your number in Narrogin and Highbury

Yellow and green reflective street numbers have been spray painted on the curbs of almost every house in Narrogin and Highbury. 

Isabel Vieira

Irresponsible pairPremiumDuo sentenced over Kojonup border breach

An officer at the Eucla checkpoint ascertained that two “sovereign citizens” did not have a G2G Pass, which at the time was still necessary to enter WA.

Sean Van Der Wielen

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

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

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

Opening day Kojonup’s new courts welcome first games

For many playing in Kojonup was a dream come true and something they have waited more than a decade for.

Tina Briscoe

Red-hot formPremiumWickepin power to fourth straight win in UGSFL

Wrap of all the action from round four of the Upper Great Southern Football League.

Cameron Newbold