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Detectives and forensics load evidence from the scene, including bags labelled 'suspect clothes'.

Death investigation PremiumDozens of key evidence bags removed from WA homicide scene

Bags of evidence linked to the suspicious death of a woman in a unit, including one labelled “suspect clothes”, were the focus of the major police operation on Thursday.

Cameron Newbold and Melissa Sheil

Charlie Colbung is painting a mural at The Health Nut in Peels Place.

Wall artPremiumArtist Colbung brings extra colour to The Health Nut store

Local artist Charlie Colbung is a busy man these days with one thing leading to another.

Claire Middleton

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Jake Thomas Hardie after he escaped home detention.

Great Southern HeraldMan removes monitoring device to escape home detention

Anyone who sees the wanted man should call police immediately on 131 444. 

Jacki Elezovich

Jack and Brad Wira share a joke at Claremont.

FootballPremiumJack Wira follows dad’s footsteps as Tigers head to Albany

Fathers and sons are a footy tradition that is alive and well as Claremont prospect Jack Wira heads to Albany on Sunday for an exhibition clash against the Great Southern Storm at Retravision Stadium.

Claire Middleton

Billy McRae in action for WA against NSW at the under-20 nationals.

Final heartbreak PremiumMcRae pockets silver as WA just miss out in nationals final

Albany’s Billy McRae was seconds away from a gold medal but had to be satisfied with silver as WA lost a dramatic grand final against NSW at the Foot Locker Under-20 National Championships on February 1.

Claire Middleton

Shire of Plantagenet CEO Julian Murphy, Samantha Rowe MLC and shire president Len Handasyde at Wilson Park.

Park lifePremiumLotterywest grant has Mt Barker pumped for a new skatepark

Mt Barker should soon have a new playground and family-friendly recreational precinct, thanks in part to a Lotterywest grant of $860,021.

Claire Middleton

Bambi Cumberland-Brown in her studio with some of her work - and pufferfish.

Pottery queenPremiumImagination the fire for Cumberland-Brown creations in clay

Entering Bambi Cumberland-Brown’s Albany studio is like going through the back of a wardrobe and finding a magical world existing in a different time and space.

Claire Middleton

The victorious crew on Jessie James with Brett Hawker on the right.

sailingJessie James in top form in competitive harbour race

Only six yachts in the Princess Royal Sailing Club’s mixed keel boat division began in a flying start harbour course race last Saturday. 

Des Beeck

Emergency services responding to a hazardous chemical spill at Elders Albany on Chesterpass Road.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CommentsPremiumBuildings evacuated as chemical spill hospitalises three

Two buildings were evacuated and three people taken to hospital on Thursday morning after a 1000L container holding herbacide spilled at an Albany business.

Melissa Sheil

Gota Good Warhol scores a strong win in the Tom Minchin Memorial (2265m) for driver Kylah Madden.

Trots wrap PremiumTreble for in-form Hayden Reeves stable on memorial night

Trainer Hayden Reeves scored a winning treble at Albany Harness Racing Club on Friday night, as Blind Edition, Major Buzz and Gota Good Warhol all saluted.

Cameron Newbold

Albany Youth Support Association’s Tosh Wigley, Serena McLauchlan, Kendell Smith and Bec Sargent with props for the launch of Youth Week 2024 in Albany.

youth fundedRio Tinto’s $70,000 annual boost for Albany youth events

A renewed partnership between the City of Albany and Rio Tinto will see the mining giant increase its annual financial boost to the city’s youth-focused activities, events and programs to $70,000.

Jacki Elezovich

January’s bushfire burnt through the Fitzgerald River National Park.

Bushfire recoveryPremiumConservation group calls for review after Fitzgerald fire

Calls for a closer look at fire management in Fitzgerald River National Park are growing, with a local conservation group pushing for an independent review of January’s bushfire.

Amy Towers

A recent bushfire took a toll on the Fitzgerald River National Park, described as an "international biosphere reserve".

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: National park needs better protection

The Fitzgerald River National Park needs to recover after a recent bushfire and a rapid suppression base should be established close by at Bremer Bay or Ravensthorpe, writes Denmark resident Tony Pedro. 

Tony Pedro

Deadly and Fast (inside) ridden by Lisa Staples claims victory in the Wellington & Reeves Mt Barker Cup (2000m) over Pray Again.

Cup clinched PremiumReliable galloper Deadly And Fast claims Mt Barker Cup win

Tough stayer Deadly And Fast notched another feature race victory, holding out a strong challenge from Pray Again to salute in Sunday’s 2026 Mount Barker Cup at Frost Park.

Cameron Newbold and Amy Towers

A bushfire alert is in place in an area around Albany Highway south of Mt Barker.

bushfire Stretch of Albany Highway reopened after Mt Barker blaze

A bushfire threat for people in the Shire of Mt Barker has been downgraded and a section of Albany Highway reopened, after crews contained a blaze that started on Wednesday afternoon. 

Jacki Elezovich

Sonics Blue's David Arthur, shooting here against Raiders, grabbed 14 points against Railways Tigers.

Basketball wrap PremiumBlue in charge as Arthur bags 14 points for ladder leaders

Sonics Blue are dominating the ladder as finals approach and increased their advantage over their nearest rivals with a 55-35 win over Railways Tigers in the ABA men’s A-grade competition on Tuesday.

Claire Middleton

Shire of Katanning president Kristy D'Aprile has spoken out about the change a new mine will bring for the town.

Fool’s goldPremiumKristy D’Aprile: ‘Katanning is on the precipice of change’

Katanning is on the brink of a massive change and must prepare for the impact of the proposed Badgebup gold mine, according to shire president Kristy D’Aprile.

Claire Middleton

Respected former politician Peter Watson has left a immense impact on Albany.

Albany 2026The humble politician who ran a mile for Albany

Albany may have been 200 years in the making, but Peter Watson has left a significant footprint on the city in modern times.

Claire Middleton

Residents face costs between $600-$2000 to convert to bottled gas.

Gas furyPremiumAlbany households face $600-$2k bill for bottled gas switch

Albany residents will face bills between $600 to $2000 to convert from town to bottled gas once the decommissioning of the city’s gas network starts later this year, according to local plumbers.

Claire Middleton

The scene of a suspicious death in Spencer Park was still under investigation on Wednesday morning.

investigation continuesPremiumSmall street still full of police four days into death probe

The major investigation into the suspicious death of a 69-year-old woman in Spencer Park entered its fourth day on Wednesday.

Jacki Elezovich

Mt Barker's Lilly Fiegert gets her kick away in the opening round.

Footy returns PremiumMt Barker cling on to tense GSFLW victory in opening round

Reigning premiers Mt Barker survived a late scare from Railways to start their Great Southern Football League Women’s title defence in winning fashion.

Cameron Newbold

Wayne Smith, Glen Jakovich and Jeremy McGovern before teeing off.

Charity golf PremiumIN PICTURES: Big field turns out for annual hospice golf day

Hundreds of golfers hit the links at Albany Golf Course on Sunday, taking a swing for a good cause in the annual Albany Community Hospice Footy Stars Weekend. 

Amy Towers

Ben Lee is bringing his On Tour... Always show to the Albany Town Hall on February 14.

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

From the Bluey puppet show at Albany Entertainment Centre to community art workshops in preparation for Lighting the Sound, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Luc Dallapiazza and Odette Telfer at the Darkan beach party.

BEACH PARTYPremiumIN PICTURES: Darkan beach party draws hundreds to pub

Hundreds of party-goers rallied to a small Wheatbelt pub to enjoy the town’s second consecutive Darkan beach party following its revival after a decade-long absence.

Hannah Whitehead