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Cup finalsPremiumBielecki bangs in brutal brace to steer Rovers to cup glory

A fast-starting Rovers finished a brilliant season with some cherished silverware after defeating a determined Bayswater in the Great Southern Soccer Association men’s division one cup final on Saturday night. 

Harry Grigson

Perfect ParkPremiumRedbacks title run over after Park’s grand final to remember

Spencer Park have ended North Albany’s golden grand final run in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade competition, with a comprehensive 3-0 victory in this year’s decider. 

Cameron Newbold

Grand final gloryPremiumSuper Saints! Royals claim ANA A1 premiership three-peat

Royals Saints 1 supreme reign in the Albany Netball Association A1 competition has continued after claiming a premiership three-peat and their fifth title in eight years. 

Harry Grigson

Three-peatPremiumSpencer Park men celebrate A-grade premiership hat-trick

Spencer Park have completed a premiership hat-trick to continue their recent dominance of the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade competition.

Cameron Newbold

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It’s a ‘Shore Thing’ you’ll be drinking this beer in summer

Summer is just around the corner and Wilson Brewing Co’s Shore Thing summer ale is one you’re going to want stocked in your fridge when it comes. 

Elisia Seeber

WA NEWSPremiumFamily run fish and chips shops wins best in country

A humble family-run shop on Middleton Beach can now boast the title of best fish and chips in the country, winning the title at the national awards ceremony on Thursday.

Melissa Sheil

Courts & JusticePremiumSentencing date set after guilty plea for abusing child

A Great Southern man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child five times in eight months.

Melissa Sheil

WA newsPremiumDriver lucky to escape serious injury after car rollover

A man in his 20s narrowly escaped serious injury after rolling his car on a regional road south-east of Perth.

Melissa Sheil

Bloom timePremiumSabrina Hahn’s guide to WA’s best wildflower shows

From Broome to the Great Southern, Western Australia is home to some of the most spectacular wildflowers in the world.

Sabrina Hahn

Cup previewUndefeated Denmark hoping to add cup glory to league title

Denmark are chasing back-to-back Great Southern Soccer Association women’s division one cup victories when they lock horns with Caledonians in a blockbuster clash on Friday night.

Harry Grigson

Premiership DecidersPremiumPark and Redbacks lock horns in decider double-header

Spencer Park and North Albany are gearing up for the ultimate battle as their men’s and women’s A-grade sides face off for Lower Great Southern Hockey Association premiership glory on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

CHILD PROTECTIONPremiumChild protection event highlights importance of conversation

An event highlighting the importance of open communication in keeping children safe from child abuse and neglect was held in Albany town square this week.

Melissa Sheil

Grand final rematchPremiumSaints “seasoned campaigners” saddle up for A1 three-peat

Royals Saints 1 coach Carly Szczecinski believes her side boasts the perfect blend of youthful flare and experienced campaigners as they chase their fifth Albany Netball Association premiership in eight years. 

Harry Grigson

Final raceFinal race of the season named in Graham Forte’s honour

This year the event was renamed the Graham Forte Memorial in honour of former long-time club member, Graham Forte, who tragically died earlier this year while out riding.

David Beckwith

Aced itSharpe and Zizek claim silver medals at national tennis comp

Young Albany tennis sensations Tea Zizek and Denby Sharpe helped WA clinch a silver medal at School Sport Australia’s Bruce Cup in Darwin last month. 

Harry Grigson

NEW PUB FUNPremiumDarkan Hotel reopens its doors after two years of hard work

A much-loved country pub has reopened its doors thanks to locals who “took a chance” on the 118-year-old drinking hole, pitching in money, material and talents to return it to its former glory.

Hannah Whitehead

Ocean ColoursPremiumArtist Louise Stewart Brown painting the coast for art trail

Surrounded by her vibrant coastal-inspired work, artist and newly settled Albany resident Louise Stewart Brown is “chuffed” to be taking part in the 21st Southern Art and Craft Trail this month.

Georgia Campion

Title winnersCaledonians go back-to-back with men’s division one title

Caledonians have saluted to their men’s division one title-winning year in style with a dominant victory in the final round of the Great Southern Soccer Association on Saturday night.

Harry Grigson

GROWING CITYPremiumAlbany a hotspot for capital city movers, says new report

Albany is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and a hotspot for people moving from capital cities, new data has revealed.

Melissa Sheil

A1 awardsPremiumRailways star shooter wins Michelle Parsons Memorial Award

Railways sharpshooter Kasey Warren has capped off her outstanding season by winning the Michelle Parsons Memorial Award as the Albany Netball Association fairest and best A1 player.

Harry Grigson

Grand final revenge PremiumBullets out to write last year’s wrong in A1 grand final

Bullets 1 coach Phil Dawson has pinpointed defence as the crucial factor for success as his team prepares to avenge last year’s grand final heartbreak against Royals 1, in the ANA A1 showdown on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

NATURE LAWPremiumPorongerup winery owner calls for stronger nature laws

The third-generation owner of a family-run Porongurup winery has said stronger nature laws would “remove red tape” for businesses as the Federal Parliament prepares to debate environmental law reforms.

Melissa Sheil

Super semi PremiumNorth Albany win thrilling golden goal women’s A-grade semi

North Albany enjoyed a successful semifinal weekend with both their women’s and men’s teams through to the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association grand finals.

Georgia Campion and Harry Grigson

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From special screenings of Ice Maiden to the Great Southern Football League grand final, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser