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SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumRugby stars and partners stun at Western Force awards night

The Western Force hosted the club’s 2026 Nathan Sharpe medal night to recognise the top men’s individual performers following the conclusion of the side’s Super Rugby campaign.

Kellie Balaam

Frida Andersson, Glenise Bailey and Carryn Hills.

Inspirational speechesPremiumIN PICTURES: Danny Green and Harry Moffitt address big crowd

Stories of resilience, determination and perseverance filled Retravision Stadium on Wednesday night as a large crowd gathered for Cultural Strength, an event aimed at inspiring the community.

Amy Towers

Barb Sugg, Gill Trott, Cindy Cluett, Lisa Colback and Tanya Koster.

Networking sundownerIN PICTURES: Castlehow Electrical host monthly sundowner

The Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry had a social networking sundowner hosted at Castlehow Electrical on May 27. 

Amy Towers

Olivier David and Libby Moore.

SocialsCamera IconArt lovers flood gallery to see work of Sydney artist

West Aussie art lovers flooded to Claremont to celebrate a new solo exhibition by Sydney-based artist Libby Moore. 

Kellie Balaam

The Empire Financial Group Charity Fundraiser was at The Raffles Hotel on Wednesday May 20th, 2026.

SocialsCamera IconPremiumPrivate client event ‘Empire Royale’ lights up Raffles hotel

Empire Financial Group recently hosted its annual private client and fundraising event, ‘Empire Royale,’ in the Riverview Room at the Raffles Hotel.

Amy Cavender

The opening evening of Kinjarling Djinnang Ngalak: Country Sees Us was on May 21.

SocialsCamera IconMenang Noongar perspectives celebrated as exhibition opens

The State Library of Western Australia was alive with guests from across the state for the opening of Kinjarling Djinnang Ngalak: Country Sees Us. 

Amy Cavender

Katherine Reid, Krishanka Gunasekera and Clarence Gunasekera, 4.

ALBANY 2026IN PICTURES: Spectators flood city for 90 years of Classic

The sound of revving engines filled the chilly air of the Albany CBD on Sunday as thousands of car fanatics flooded the block off main streets to watch the 90th year of the Albany Classic.

Melissa Sheil

Kirsty Omodei, Courtney-Brooke McFarland, Melissa Tonkin & Hannah Thetford.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumHeartKids gala ball a special evening full of generosity

The WA community came together for the 18th annual HeartKids gala ball. SEE THE PICS

Kellie Balaam

Jacqueline Archer, Rosa LaRosa, Steve Nostrini, Julie Devita and Julie Murray.

Fundraiser PremiumIN PICTURES: Thousands raised at morning tea for good cause

Sweet and savoury slices, homemade cakes and desserts filled the tables at the Albany Italian Club last week as people gathered for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of cancer research.

Amy Towers

Maya Woodruff, Makiah Suttie, Georgia Power and Natalia Petrovai.

Soccer festival IN PICTURES: Fans flock to Festival of Football showpieces

Hundreds of eager soccer fans packed into Albany’s Retravision Stadium on Saturday to watch four of the State’s top-flight teams fight it out in the Belt-Up Regional Festival of Football.

Melissa Sheil

Chris, Abigail, 11, Layla, 13, Estelle, 8, Grace, 13, and Sarah Dunn.

albany 2026IN PICTURES: Kaarla Wirren draws bonza crowd for fire spirit

An audience of hundreds gathered in the outdoor amphitheatre at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station on Saturday night to watch a cast of talented young performers in Kaarla Wirren.

Jacki Elezovich

Claire O'Shea & Kate Jameson.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumPerth creatives raise money for pancreatic cancer research

Perth’s health, beauty and creative communities came together at the Youth Lab and Pancare charity dinner to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and patient care.

Kellie Balaam

Kate Mac & Rebecca Marsh.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumHuge flower & light festival to transform Subi for Mum’s Day

Special guests got a first look at WA’s biggest display of floral artistry at the launch of Subi Blooms x Gather.

Kellie Balaam

Nicole Goodier and Cindy Carty on the red carpet at the Heritage Ball.

Happy daysHeritage festival takes Pingelly back to good old days

Pingelly went back to the olden days as the shire’s Heritage Festival took over the town, with events dominating the main street and a spectacular ball being the highlight.

Claire Middleton

Albany Business Centre staff Sharni Harfield, Mark Shenton, Charli Mayfield, Richard Keeler, Jeremy Galbreath and Michelle Redman.

business communityIN PICTURES: Business centre hosts local professionals

Albany’s business community filled the Albany Business Centre last week for one of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s monthly social sundowners

Jacki Elezovich

Tadi Kuzamba & Tyra Xie, Jessica Skinner & Onyi Zogg and Abby Stiles & Adam Taggart.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumPerth Glory stars dress to impress at dazzling awards night

Perth soccer stars and their partners were dressed to the nines for Perth Glory’s Most Glorious Players awards.

Kellie Balaam

Junior finalists Mason Watkins, Zoe Bascombe, Keely Berry and Tatum Whalley with Olympian Peter Bol, centre.

Season awardsIN PICTURES: Albany’s athletes on show at sportsperson gala

Albany’s sporting elite gathered under one roof on April 23, celebrating a year of standout performances at the city’s annual sportsperson awards.

Amy Towers

Bridget Hudson, Jafar Jackson as Michael Jackson and Ellie Christina.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumPerth influencers gather for Michael Jackson film premiere

Hoyts Karrinyup came alive with the spirit of the music icon as fans dressed up in Jackson-esque outfits for the premiere of Michael.

Kellie Balaam

A strong crowd was put off by the chilly conditions for the Wellington & Reeves Albany Community Cup day.

Cup fever PremiumIN PICTURES: Colour on show at Albany’s Easter Sunday races

Percy Spencer Racecourse was the place to be on Easter Sunday as hundreds of dolled-up punters flooded the venue for the Wellington & Reeves Albany Community Cup

Melissa Sheil

Parkerville Gala fundraiser at Frasers, Kings Park on March 27th, 2026. Alysha Macri, Renee Wingfield & Jon Madd

socials Camera IconIN PICTURES: Parkerville’s Wizard of Oz themed gala

The rain didn’t deter guests at this fundraiser for Parkerville Children and Youth Care from turning out in their finest — and raising more than $400,000 for WA’s first trauma-informed school.

Zach Margolius

Kym Quartermaine, Tanya Paunic and Erin Quartermaine at the ABA awards night.

awards nightIN PICTURES: Basketball community celebrate stellar season

The Albany Basketball Association took over the Railways clubrooms on Saturday night to celebrate outstanding talent and sportsmanship shown throughout the season at its annual awards night. 

Jacki Elezovich

Hannah Beattie & Madeleine Pengelly, Nazgol Afsarpour & Lyndon Waples and Michaela Davies & Rosie Fares.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremium‘World-class’: WA’s best hotels revealed at glamorous awards

Two premier hotels have been named as the State’s best at this year’s AHA Accommodation Awards for Excellence.

Kellie Balaam

Sophie Alfrich & Gillian Craven.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumWorld-famous DJ performs at new Little Creatures opening

Little Creatures has officially unveiled its newly transformed Fremantle home.

Miki Oshio and Nozomi Hiraih enjoy the festivities.

Harmony FestivalPremiumIN PICTURES: Annual Harmony Festival bursts town to life

A burst of colour and celebration swept through Katanning on Friday night as the Harmony Festival united the community in a lively display of culture and connection.

Amy Towers