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Mr Peakall was patrolling the boundary of the blaze on Old Ongerup Road as part of a farmer response unit when a burnt tree fell on the cab of his vehicle just after 8pm.

Community heroPremiumAmelup man killed in bushfire revealed as young farmer

The 34-year-old was patrolling the boundary of the blaze when a burnt tree fell on the cab of his vehicle just after 8pm.

Melissa Sheil and Claire Middleton

City of Albany Band's Sarah Stopher, Sarah Watson, Heidi van Dongen and conductor Cynthia van Dongen at Ellen Cove.

Carolling joyPremiumCity of Albany Band to run this year’s Christmas carols

The 73rd edition of Carols by Candlelight are just around the corner in Albany, with the City of Albany band set to host the popular event at Ellen Cove this Saturday. 

Jacki Elezovich

Albany Seafoods' Tony Westerberg.

Fishing BanPremiumFishing reforms spark concern for Great Southern fishermen

Albany’s fishing community is voicing concern over the new fishing ban, with local business owners saying the changes could harm the Great Southern’s fishing industry. 

Amy Towers

Joker leads Flasheart on its way to victory on Saturday.

SailingJoker has the last laugh, clinching mixed keelboat handicap

Joker skipper Josh Hughes and his crew made light of a handicap start to blitz the mixed keelboat fleet in a harbour course and record a fine victory in the Princess Royal Sailing Club’s meet last Saturday. 

Des Beeck

Shadow minister for agriculture and food Lachlan Hunter and Albany MLA Scott Leary meeting with local fishing stakeholders Adam and George Soumelidis.

Fishing ban PremiumNationals rail against fishing ban as ‘anti-regional’

Albany MLA Scott Leary has criticised the upcoming fishing ban, saying it threatens Albany’s fishing industry and overlooks regional communities. 

Amy Towers

Amelia Hockey and Tracey Hockey at Denmark Celebrates day.

Denmark marketsPremiumIN PICTURES: Denmark Celebrates day draws big crowds

Hundreds of people gathered at Berridge Park for Denmark Celebrates day on Saturday. 

Amy Towers

A 2022 Denmark bushfire destroyed four homes and required 130 firefighters.

Fire funding Denmark and Jerramungup shires receive $800k bushfire grants

Two shires with histories of significant bushfires have each been awarded grants of more than $800,000 to help protect their communities.

Claire Middleton

Acting State Coroner Sarah Linton has formally declared long-term missing man Wayne Michael Parker dead.

Inquest result PremiumWA grandad declared dead after going missing at hiking trail

A Mt Barker grandfather who went missing at Mt Magog in Stirling Range National Park in June 2023 has formally been declared dead, after a coronial inquest into his disappearance. 

Melissa Sheil

City of Albany staff Adam Brady and Ray Swarbrick at the staircase after its completion.

access openMistaken Island beach access stairs open again for summer

The City of Albany recently reopened the Goode Beach North access staircase just in time for a busy summer holiday period, after the stairs were destroyed by storm swells in May. 

Jacki Elezovich

Letters to the editor must contain the author’s full name, address and daytime contact number.

Letter to the editorLetter to the Editor: Desal plant questions going unanswered

It seems that Water Corp is endorsing the words that the Premier stated earlier this year or late last year, writes Albany environmentalist Tony Harrison. 

Tony Harrison

Letters to the editor must contain the author’s full name, address and daytime contact number.

Letter to the editorLetter to the Editor: Collaboration key to prescribed burns

Collaboration brings better outcomes for community and wildlife, writes Amaris Wildlife Sanctuary owner Maggie van Santen. 

Maggie Van Santen

WA’s representatives in the Australia under-17 team at the Oceania cup: Billy McRae, Wieu Atuer and Luke Paul.

National medal McRae’s Australian debut ends with silver at Oceania event

Albany’s Billy McRae came home with a silver medal this week after playing his first tournament in Australian colours.

Claire Middleton

Kaiden Manders continued his strong sprintcar form in Albany.

Sprintcar showPremiumMagical Manders puts on a show to win Albany sprintcar round

Sprintcars made a dazzling return to Albany, as Kaiden Manders produced another sublime display to claim victory in the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series in front of a huge crowd on Saturday night.

Cameron Newbold

Australs North’s Holly Pearce in action against Kojonup Cougars.

T20 wrap PremiumThrilling tie in Katanning, Cougars crush Lions in T20s

It was a topsy-turvy T20 day of action in the Great Southern Cricket Association, with Broomehill and Katanning Wanderers battling out a thrilling tie while Kojonup recorded a thumping victory on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

A blue-ringed octopus was seen at Emu Point on Tuesday.

Blue-ringed sightingWarning after Emu Point blue-ringed octopus sighting

The City of Albany has issued a public safety alert after a blue-ringed octopus was seen at Emu Point on Tuesday. 

Jacki Elezovich

Steve Dougherty at home in his studio.

Remember when the rock was young?PremiumPopular Albany musician set to keep rocking in retirement

The reason Albany has such a vibrant musical scene is likely due in no small measure to Steve Dougherty.

Claire Middleton

Sonics Blue's Mark Elentorio drives to the basket in their win over Raiders.

Basketball wrap PremiumBlue earn top marks with 10th win in a row to lead ladder

Sonics Blue can give themselves 10 out of 10 after notching up another victory in the Albany Basketball Association’s men’s A-grade competition to go into the Christmas break at the top of the ladder. 

Claire Middleton

Friends, neighbours and members of the community showed up to West River ready to work to help the Mudie family get their harvest done.

community spiritCommunity lend a hand to help Mudie family finish harvest

The Ravensthorpe community has come together in the wake of tragedy to help Mark Mudie’s family finish harvest on their West River farm after the much-loved figure lost his life in a bushfire. 

Jacki Elezovich

William Patrick Mayne appeared in Albany Magistrates Court on December 11.

COURTSPremiumMan accused of having child abuse material in Bornholm

The identity of a Bornholm man charged with possessing child exploitation last year has been revealed in his first appearance in court.

Melissa Sheil

The crowd gathered at Middleton Beach/Binalup for the 70th Apex Carols By Candlelight in 2022.

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

From singing carols by candlelight at Ellen Cove to exhibitions unveiling pieces of Albany history, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

Albany Advertiser

A Katanning mother has been sentenced for running at her son with a bread knife during an argument.

COURTSPremiumKatanning mother admits to holding knife to son mid-fight

A Katanning mother who admitted to running at her son armed with a bread knife during an argument has been released from custody and given a community-based order.

Melissa Sheil

Associate Professor and Project Leader at the Curtin HIVE, Andrew Woods at Albany’s Then and Now exhibition.

Exhibition Opening PremiumWonderful Albany Then & Now exhibition opens to the public

Albany Then & Now exhibition opened to the public on Friday at the Museum of the Great Southern and is one of the fist events that marks Albany’s bicentenary

Amy Towers

New Great Southern DFES Supt Diarmuid Kinsella.

top jobPremiumDFES officer Diarmuid Kinsella in Great Southern’s top job

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has a new boss in the Great Southern, and former district officer Diarmuid Kinsella says he is excited to step into the role of superintendent. 

Jacki Elezovich

Crews confront the fire on a recently harvested paddock.

Fierce battle Gnowangerup president praises huge local response to blaze

Gnowangerup’s shire president said a huge community-wide response to a massive bushfire that threatened large parts of the shire has been dampened by the shocking news of young farmer’s death.

Claire Middleton