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Big crowds are expected to gather for both the dawn service and mid-morning Anzac Day service in Albany.

Anzac DayWhere to attend Anzac Day services in Albany and surrounds

Albany and surrounds will commemorate Anzac Day on Friday with dawn services, gunfire breakfasts, marches, and mid-morning services. 

Jacki Elezovich

Harry Wallis, 3, and Bonnie Foster, 3. Albany’s children’s librarian Dora Adeline launched Kristin Martin’s new book Story Walk: Honey Possum’s Bush Café with a nature walk around Lake Seppings on March 17. Claire Middleton

Book launchPremiumLake Seppings story walk launch for second Easter Bilby book

A walk around Lake Seppings came with the bonus of a story-telling session as Albany’s children’s librarian Dora Adeline launched Kristin Martin’s second book in the Easter Bilby’s Friends series.

Claire Middleton

Brandon and Lucy Fiore won the Wellington and Reeves Albany Community Cup with Filthy Habits.

Cup success PremiumFiore combination claim first Albany Cup with rising stayer

Husband and wife combination Brandon and Lucy Fiore scored their biggest win together after Filthy Habits destroyed his rivals in the Wellington and Reeves Albany Community Cup on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

SES crews prepare to hike down the trail.

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Hiker rescued from Albany ravine, taken to hospital

A hiker who slipped and fell off the edge of the Peak Head Trail on Monday afternoon has been successfully rescued and transported to hospital.

Jacki Elezovich and Melissa Sheil

Darren Moir is standing as the Labor candidate for O’Connor at the Federal election on May 3.

Federal electionPremiumGrain farmer Darren Moir supports ban on live sheep exports

In the fourth of our series on the Federal election candidates for O’Connor, the Albany Advertiser sits down with the Labor contender to talk about onshore processing, marriage equality, and nuclear power.

Claire Middleton

The RAC Rescue helicopter was requested for assistance.

RESCUEPremiumPerson pulled from water near Shelley Beach, West Cape Howe

Emergency services received the call for help about 3.33pm on Easter Monday.

Melissa Sheil

A shark alert was posted on SharkSmart at 1.21pm, warning people to avoid the area as the carcass may attract sharks.

WA News CommentsTurtle carcass sparks shark alert at Whaling Cove Beach

A large turtle carcass that was found washed up on Whaling Cove Beach on Monday morning has sparked a shark alert for the area.

Melissa Sheil

Max Coten powers home in the Albany Harbour Swim, setting a new record time.

Harbour swimPremiumNew best and five in a row as Coten dominates Harbour Swim

Max Coten has continued his domination of the Albany Harbour Swim, adding a fifth victory to his personal roll of honour to go with a record time in the 2025 edition on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

A truck driver was treated for injuries after his refrigerator truck rolled on a remote stretch of road in the Shire of Wagin on Easter Monday.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver’s miraculous escape after truck rollover

The 78-year-old man was treated by St John WA at the scene.

Melissa Sheil

Albany RSL's Steve Edmonds and Michael Tugwell atop Mt Clarence ahead of the 2025 Anzac Day celebrations.

Anzac DayPremiumEverything you need to know about Anzac Day in Albany

Anzac Day in Albany is expected to be bigger than ever for 2025, with the two annual services and march set to draw large crowds to the city for a celebration of service and reflection on the Anzac legend. 

Jacki Elezovich

Minister for the Great Southern Reece Whitby pulls a pint at the new Emu Point brewery Dune Beer Co.

WON THE LOTTOPremiumNew Great Southern minister to be ‘extra voice’ for region

Reece Whitby feels like he “won the lotto” with his new role as Minister for the Great Southern, quietly labelling it the “best region in Western Australia”.

Melissa Sheil

Mr Littleproud said the promise was aimed at giving WA sheep farmers, who are heavily impacted by Labor’s 2028 ban on export, certainty, with compensation not flowing until next financial year.

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Littleproud vows first act to restore live sheep export

The Nationals first acts in Government will be to resurrect the live sheep export trade and restore Australia’s international agricultural standing, David Littleproud will vow in an Easter campaign stop in WA.

Dylan Caporn

Emergency services responded to a serious crash near Rocky Gully.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver in serious condition after Rocky Gully rollover

A driver is in a serious but stable condition on Saturday night after becoming trapped when his car rolled on a remote stretch of highway in the Great Southern. 

Georgia Campion and Cameron Newbold

Perth Redbacks' Anneli Maley and Perry Lakes Hawks' Matt Leary are among the players who could feature in Albany's NBL1 West double header.

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Redbacks and Hawks coming to Albany for NBL1 West fixtures

Albany will play host to a double header of NBL1 West games with Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks coming for a basketball showcase later this year.

Cameron Newbold

Two people died after their ute towing a caravan collided with a truck on South Coast Highway near Jerramungup.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumTwo dead after car towing caravan collides with truck

A driver and a passenger have died in a tragic start to the Easter long weekend in WA, killed when a car towing a caravan collided with a truck in the Great Southern.

Cameron Newbold

Minister for the Great Southern Reece Whitby with Will Marwick and their frothy schooners of EPL.

CHEERS FOR BEERSPremiumEmu Point microbrewery Dune Beer Co. toasts opening

Albany siblings Kate and Will Marwick said they were “relieved” to open the doors to their Emu Point microbrewery this week after more than four years of hard work.

Melissa Sheil

Miriam Keyser, 15, selling necklaces. The Bazaarium Youth Markets are for young people to sell their art, designs and creative products and were held at Albany Town Hall on April 16, 2025.

Youth marketsMarkets showcase young people turning hobbies into business

Hundreds of people descended on Albany Town Hall on Wednesday for the Bazaarium Youth Markets to peruse the wares of Albany’s creative young people.

Claire Middleton

Porongurup resident Allan Faulkner with his homemade sign in the driveway of his Chester Pass Road home to remind people of the consequences of unsafe driving.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumMan’s homemade sign reminds drivers of road toll

Porongurup resident Allan Faulkner has taken road safety into his own hands, painstakingly updating a homemade road fatality sign each week in hopes the high number will remind drivers to take precautions.

Melissa Sheil

Police minister Reece Whitby and acting superintendent Rhonda Alexander.

WA NewsPremiumCall for road safety this Easter in wake of horror crash day

The Minister for Road Safety is among several figures imploring drivers to exercise caution while travelling over the Easter long weekend in the wake of three serious accidents in the Great Southern.

Melissa Sheil

A woman was driving east on South Coast Highway on Wednesday, April 16, when she rolled her vehicle.

SERIOUS CRASHPremiumWoman’s lucky escape after terrifying crash on country road

She had been driving for hours when she rolled her car on South Coast Highway.

Eliza Kavanagh

Noah Balta will make his AFL return this weekend.

AFLCommentsWA rising star pays the price for controversial Balta return

Richmond have selected Noah Balta for his first AFL match of the season on Saturday, just three days before he will be sentenced for assault with a WA rising star paying the price.

Jake Santa Maria

Tim Kelly is straight back in whiel Oscar Allen is managed

AFLVideoCommentsMcGovern and Kelly return amid surprise ruck call

West Coast Eagles will be bolstered by the addition of more than 340 games’ worth of experience for their Good Friday clash with Essendon, with Tim Kelly and Jeremy McGovern set to return.

Ben Smith

A Denmark man alleged to have raped his ex-wife was bailed in his Thursday appearance in Albany Magistrates Court.

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Alleged rapist bailed despite fears over electronic tracking

A Denmark man accused of rape has been bailed despite an attempt by the corrections office to put him in custody over fears for the complainant’s safety if his electronic monitor stopped working.

Georgia Campion

State champion Blake Iwanow.

Easter speedwayPremiumWingless Sprint Title headlines Albany’s Easter Showdown

Albany Speedway Club will host their bumper two-night Easter Showdown meeting this weekend, featuring wingless sprints, late models and super sedans.

Cameron Newbold