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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Midds Reef a story of success

The first anniversary of the Southern Ocean Surf Reef at Middleton Beach is a testament to what can happen when community passion results in government action, writes Surfing WA’s Kane Holtom.

Kane Holtom

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NEWSPremiumCommunity rallies after toddler tragedy

A grieving family has been met with an overwhelming wave of support after the tragic loss of a young child.

Andrew Hedgman

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POLITICSPremium‘Fricking disgrace’: Staffer’s brutal sledge

A senior adviser for Angus Taylor has been picked up on a hot mic taking aim at a Channel 10 reporter after a tense press conference.

Ria Pandey and Nathan Schmidt

Rob Forgione, Dennis Wellington, Barry Panizza, Steve Birkbeck and Ken Zambonetti have bought the naming rights for this year’s Great Southern Farmer Awards to honour their mate Paul Lionetti.

Great Southern Farmer AwardsPremiumOld friends chip in to buy naming rights to honour a legend

A group of Paul Lionetti’s closest friends have come together to buy the naming rights for this year’s Great Southern Farmer Awards, each chipping in to honour a mate who did so much for the region. 

Jacki Elezovich

DVassist CEO Ella Ailenei.

DVassist PremiumRegions get access to family and domestic violence training

Frontline workers across Regional WA will have greater access to family and domestic violence training as DVassist prepares to expand its regional workforce development program.

Craig Duncan

Scott was pressed on the matter in his weekly press conference on Wednesday.

AFLPremiumClarkson’s club-wide concussion warning

Alastair Clarkson says Geelong’s concussion saga could galvanise the Cats ahead of Saturday’s clash – and North Melbourne is preparing for their best.

Oscar Moodley

Midds Reef advocate Peter Bolt.

Midds’ birthdayPremiumMidds Reef celebrates first anniversary

Albany surfers joined dignitaries and community members at Middleton Beach to mark one year of the Southern Ocean Surf Reef last week, reflecting on the long journey to see the project completed. 

Jacki Elezovich

Denmark-Walpole FC is hosting its annual Parkinson’s WA fundraiser on Saturday. Bec MacDonald, Shane Kirkwood, Nathan Skinner, Matt Anning, Rachel Skinner, Kellie Bilgic, Sam Keenan and Ray Benson took part in last year’s event.

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

From the Voices of the South anthology launch to Denmark-Walpole Football Club’s annual fundraiser for Parkinson’s WA, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Local agronomist Graham Mussell in the field.

FarmingPremiumOpportunity to sharpen pasture management skills

South West landholders and livestock producers have a chance to sharpen their pasture management skills at a free hands-on plant tissue sampling training session later this month.

Craig Duncan

Take a closer look at dung beetles.

FarmingPremiumBusselton community invited to learn more about dung beetles

The Busselton community is invited to take a glimpse under the soil into the not glamorous — but incredibly important— work of dung beetles. 

Craig Duncan

Busselton's The Good Egg has claimed breakfast restaurant of the year at the Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.

SERVING UP WINSPremiumSouth West venues serve up wins at WA awards

Two South West foodie favourites have taken top honours at the State’s hospitality awards, with Busselton’s The Good Egg and Dunsborough’s Blue Manna Bistro named the best in WA. 

Madelin Hayes

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NewsPremiumTina Arena breaks silence after ex’s conviction

Music icon Tina Arena has spoken out publicly for the first time following her ex-husband’s rape conviction.

Rhiannon Lewin and Liam Beatty

Cabin Fever 2026 at Saltwater Busselton.

SALTWATERPremiumSaltwater Busselton attracts 17,000 visitors since opening

More than 17,000 people have walked through the doors of Saltwater Busselton since the venue opened in May, as the precinct enters its first winter event season. 

Madelin Hayes

Narrikup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain Dale Wyland shows Southern Ports’ Paul McSweeney a thermal imaging camera.

Tech boostPremiumNarrikup vollies snap up new cameras from Southern Ports

The Narrikup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade has received improved technology through the Southern Ports community investment program.

Claire Middleton

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POLITICSPremiumMinns shields Albo amid melon mayhem

A state premier has saved Anthony Albanese as questions persist about whether the Prime Minister made jokes about a foreign leader’s breasts.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Conquering Breast Cancer filmmaker Sue Collins.

BREAST CANCER PremiumDocumentary Conquering Breast Cancer to screen in Busselton

A documentary highlighting both the progress made and the work still to be done to find a cure for breast cancer will screen in Busselton next week. 

Madelin Hayes

Roger Guinery, editor of Voices of the South: Reflections 2026, which launches at Albany Town Hall on Thursday.

Albany 2026Voices of the South: Reflections 2026 launches at Town Hall

More than 60 writers with a deep affection for Albany have contributed their stories, poems and memoirs to Voices of the South: Reflections 2026, which launches on Thursday night at the Town Hall.

Claire Middleton

Santa landing in Margaret River for the town’s annual street party.

Christmas Coming EarlyPremiumSanta is coming to Margaret River as shire backs celebration

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River this week announced it would be the major sponsor and presenting partner of the Radio Margaret River Christmas Street Party. 

Craig Duncan

Penfolds is reducing its offerings from 70 brands to 30. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumIconic winemaker posts eye-watering loss

Full-year profits of one of Australia’s iconic luxury wine brands have plummeted, but the result was not unexpected.

Blair Jackson

Opposition housing spokesman Andrew Bragg has ruffled feathers in the Coalition. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremium‘Very sick’: Senator defends speech amid Liberal fury

The Coalition’s housing spokesman is pushing back against colleagues after they accused him of airing his “personal views” in a feather-ruffling speech.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

The Festival of Busselton’s New Year’s Eve celebration will go ahead thanks to new sponsorship.

NYE SAVEDPremiumBusselton New Year’s Eve concert saved from cancellation

The people of Busselton will still have a place to boogie the night away on New Year’s Eve after a much-loved foreshore celebration was saved from cancellation thanks to a new sponsor. 

Madelin Hayes

National Union of Students president Felix Hughes says One Nation offers ‘nothing’ to young people. supplied

LIVEPremium‘Go to hell’: Thousands rally against Hanson

Thousands of school and university students are rallying in cities across the country to protest against Pauline Hanson as One Nation surges in popularity.

Jack Nivison, William Elliott, Ria Pandey

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POLITICSPremium‘Unacceptable’: Drone act lashed

A stark warning has been issued by Labor after unmanned drones breached the airspace of one of Australia’s most critical military bases.

Ria Pandey

ANZ released quarterly results to the ASX on Thursday. Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumANZ reports 12 per cent fall in home loan application values

Another major bank is reporting a sizeable drop-off in this activity as housing tax overhauls sweep through the economy.

Blair Jackson