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Road name changes afoot

August 22, 2019
Community
Ashleigh Fielding
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Linking lineages

PRINCESS Diana, King Henry VIII, actor Chris Pratt and even the Viking King Rollo – it turns out Albany is home to distant relatives of a host of famous figures past and present.

August 22, 2019
Community
David Kavanagh
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Shark deterrent proves attractive

GREAT Southern water users have claimed more than 200 government rebates for personal shark deterrent devices since 2017, with the uptake in Albany typically surging following media reports about shark attacks.

August 22, 2019
General News
David Kavanagh
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Ninja course sneaks into Albany

AN ALBANY ‘ninja’ began construction on a real-life ninja obstacle course rivalling the one from television show Australian Ninja Warrior this week and plans to open the doors to the adventure centre in mid-November.

August 22, 2019
Community
Ashleigh Fielding
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Hotel fate rests with committee

A COMMITTEE has now been formed to lead the way in determining whether Broomehill’s Imperial Hotel will ever return to its former glory.

August 22, 2019
Community
Ashleigh Fielding
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Immunotherapy last hope

THE family of an Albany man diagnosed with terminal cancer 12 months ago has put a call out to the public to try and help fund expensive immunotherapy treatment to try and uphold the best quality of life possible for him.

August 22, 2019
Community
Ashleigh Fielding

Latest Multimedia

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Characters of the Great Southern

FROM the bush to the beach, our region has some amazing people and places.

November 18, 2017
Multimedia
Chris Thomson

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Youth festival on ‘belonging’

A YOUTH health-themed performing arts event is coming to Albany next month and people are encouraged to come along and support local students who, if they perform well, will get a crack at the grand final in October.

August 18, 2019
Entertainment
Ashleigh Fielding
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Joint trail exhibition

EXPECT the unexpected is what Kentdale artist Paul Moncrieff is telling people ahead of his inclusion in this year’s Southern Art and Craft Trail.

August 18, 2019
Entertainment
Ashleigh Fielding

Latest Sport

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Team celebrates 50 years

THE North Albany Football and Sporting Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the team’s 1969 premiership this weekend.

August 15, 2019
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Ian Beeck
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Royals celebrate two milestones

ROYALS saluted two of their favourite sons on a milestone day for the club when they smashed the Albany Sharks by 112 points in round 12 at Centennial Stadium last Sunday.

August 10, 2019
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Ian Beeck

Latest Community

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Cause blossoms

BURSTS of yellow will be seen across Albany tomorrow in the name of annual Cancer Council WA fundraiser Daffodil Day.

August 22, 2019
Community
Ashleigh Fielding
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Stars of speech

AN ALBANY public speaking group that in the past decade has helped dozens from the town and surrounding areas face their fear of talking in front of crowds is putting the call out for new members.

August 17, 2019
Community
David Kavanagh

Latest Opinions

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REVIEW: Albany’s Got Talent

Did you get a chance to see Albany’s Got Talent last week?

August 17, 2019
Entertainment
Ashleigh Fielding
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Efron excels as Ted Bundy

Have you seen Zac Efron’s latest flick?

May 17, 2019
Opinions
Grace Jones