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Claire MiddletonReporter

Claire started on regional papers in the UK before moving to the London Daily Telegraph as a sub-editor and sportswriter covering major events including the Olympic Games. After moving to Australia, she lectured at TAFE and tutored in media law at Curtin University. Albany became her home in 2024 and she is relishing getting back to local reporting, covering the news across the Great Southern.

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Katanning Wanderers’ Emily Pinney, president Ben Quartermaine , Ryan Sinclair and vice-president Tuhiwai McRoberts at the club’s end-of-season awards night.

Season awards PremiumSkipper steps down as Edwards steps up as best young player

The end of the season has brought an end to the captaincy of Ryan Sinclair at Katanning Wanderers Cricket Club.

Claire Middleton

Jeanne Socrates on her boat Nereida.

Block stopYachtswoman, 83, docks in Albany on journey around the block

Docking in Albany to see the Lighting the Sound installation brought back memories for round-the-world solo sailor Jeanne Socrates.

Claire Middleton

Jo Hemley was elected to the shire of Gnowangerup council on March 26.

Special electionPremiumHemley wins council seat after topping poll in five-way race

Jo Hemley, who was born and raised in Ongerup, played sport in Borden and taught in Gnowangerup won the special election for a seat on the Shire of Gnowangerup council after the count last Thursday night.

Claire Middleton

Sonics overcame Denmark Magpies in the men's A-grade grand final to clinch a third straight title.

Triple treat PremiumSonics cheer as hat-trick of flags crowns unbeaten campaign

Sonics won their third premiership in a row, beating Denmark Magpies in a pulsating Albany Basketball Association’s men’s A-grade grand final on Friday night.

Claire Middleton

Barking Owls powered to their second straight ABA women's A-grade premiership on Friday night.

Title triumph PremiumBarking Owls soar to women’s title as Magpies are blown away

It was a night when the Barking Owls were hooting for joy as they won their second consecutive Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade flag, beating Denmark Magpies in a repeat of last year’s grand final.

Claire Middleton

The contributors in front of a blank map on the final workshop day. The completed map will be revealed when it goes on show at Barmup Strawberry Hill.

Albany 2026Colourful cultural history to be the star of Barmup

An intergenerational collaboration which has created a cultural map of Albany and beyond as part of the city’s bicentenary celebrations will be a spectacular feature at Strawberry Hill Barmup.

Claire Middleton

A large swathe of the Great Southern lost power at 8.51am on Thursday in a mass outage.

Power cutCommentsREVEALED: Cause of mass power outage that hit 25k WA homes

The 25,000 customers affected by the mass power outage that hit the Great Southern region on Thursday morning have had their power restored, according to Western Power.

Melissa Sheil and Claire Middleton

Jobison Jacob and other committee members receive the AMA’s certificate of incorporation from Albany MLA Scott Leary.

Definite articlesLegal paperwork reflects unity and vision of Malayalee group

Albany MLA Scott Leary was on hand to present the city’s Malayalee Association with its articles of incorporation, which is seen as a major milestone by its members.

Claire Middleton

Cuballing celebrate their grand final win over Wandering.

Title triumphPremiumCuballing upset fancies to claims UGSCA A-grade premiership

Cuballing upset the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association pecking order by defending 192 to clinch the A-grade grand final over minor premiers Wandering on Saturday.

Claire Middleton and Amy Towers

Lake Grace’s Dylan Brooks was rewarded for a stellar season.

Cricket awards PremiumLake Graces’ Brooks named as Uppers’ cricketer of the year

Dylan Brooks, of Lake Grace, was named the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association’s A-grade player of the year during the grand final presentations at Wandering on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Collingwood Park's Buddy Robinson was the star of the show at the Albany and Districts Cricket Association awards night.

Cricket awardsPremiumYou Buddy beauty! Talented teen sweeps senior cricket awards

Buddy Robinson, Collingwood Park’s star all-rounder, stole the show at the Albany and Districts Cricket Association awards night on March 14, picking up gongs galore after a super A-grade season.

Claire Middleton

Evie Waddington became the Oceania 14-19 women’s age group champion at the Devonport Triathlon on March 15.

Triathlon winWaddington takes Oceania title and sets sights on World tilt

Mt Barker’s Evie Waddington became the Oceania Olympic distance triathlon champion, clinching gold in the 14-19 age group at an event in Devonport, Tasmania earlier this month.

Claire Middleton