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Festive LightsPremiumAlbany’s second Diwali festival a rousing success

Albany’s Town Square was bursting with colour and light on Saturday as it played host to the town’s second celebration of the Hindu festival of lights.

Melissa Sheil

SEE THE PICSCamera IconArt lovers gather for private viewing of famed Lester Prize

Art lovers and artists celebrated 18 years of the Lester Prize at a private viewing of the national exhibition held in Perth.

IN PICTURESPremiumPunters enjoy “superb” 128th Albany Agricultural Show

Crowds flocked in their thousands to the Centennial Park precinct over the weekend for the 128th year of the Albany Agricultural Show.

Melissa Sheil

Melbourne CupPremiumIN PICTURES: Albany frocks up for 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup

Punters flocked to Albany’s Premier Hotel on York Street on Tuesday for the 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup — the race that stops the nation.

Georgia Campion

SEE THE PICSCamera IconAll the fashion from Perth’s Melbourne Cup celebrations

It’s the big horse race many across Australia have their eye on. Take a look at how the people of Perth celebrated Melbourne Cup from afar.

Kellie Balaam

BIKE HEAVENPremiumVintage and classic motorcycle enthusiasts descend on Albany

Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts descended on Albany over the weekend for a two-day celebration of vintage and classic motorcycles that marked a quarter of a century for the local club.

Eliza Kavanagh

See the imagesCamera IconTelethon Ball: A night of generosity and glamour

The 2024 Telethon Ball etched its name in Perth’s philanthropic history, shattering records with an unprecedented $16.7 million raised in a single evening.

Ross McRae

Ag conferencePremiumIN PICTURES: Agronomists mingle at national conference

More than 200 people travelled to the Albany Entertainment Centre on Monday to toast the start of the 21st Australian Agronomy Conference.

Melissa Sheil

SEE THE PICSCamera IconNgala ball raises awareness of healthy child development

It was a night of glamour and important discussions at the annual major fundraiser for WA’s leading parental support and child development organisation.

Prison artPremiumIN PICTURES: Prison art colours walls of arts centre

An exhibition displaying detailed and vibrant artwork by inmates at Albany Regional Prison opened on Thursday afternoon, with more than 60 people attending the opening at Vancouver Arts Centre.

Georgia Campion

Business NetworkingIN PICTURES: Business community gathers for ACCI Sundowner

North Road Shopping Centre played host to the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s monthly networking Social Sundowner on September 19. 

Georgia Campion

See the imagesCamera IconSOCIALS: Gold dinner - Perth

An incredible $1.33 million was raised at the elegant soiree, with the much-needed funds set to change the future of sick kids. 

Kellie Balaam

Thunder RunPremiumIN PICTURES: People flock from all over for 2024 HOG Rally

Nearly 200 people flocked to Albany town square over the weekend for the 2024 Southern Thunder Albany Harley Owners Group Rally that rumbled through town.

Georgia Campion

GF DayPremiumIN PICTURES: Huge crowd laps up epic GSFL grand final day

Hundreds of passionate players, coaches, volunteers and spectators from across the Great Southern filtered through the gates of Retravision Stadium on Saturday for the biggest sporting day of the year. 

Harry Grigson

Glitz and glamourPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds dress to impress at Michelle Parsons

Players from the Albany Netball Association traded their skirts and bibs for dresses and heels on Saturday night to attend the annual Michelle Parsons Awards evening.

Melissa Sheil

Leadership forum PremiumIN PICTURES: Business leaders part of ACCI Leadership Forum

More than 50 business people gathered at Retravision Stadium this week to learn insights from industry experts on leadership trends.

Melissa Sheil

SOCIALSPremiumVietnam veterans honoured in Albany RSL service

The Albany RSL coordinated a second commemorative service within a month with the Vietnam Veterans Day service on Sunday August 18. 

Michael Tugwell

IN PICTURESPremiumAlbany PCYC celebrates retirement of life member Terry Eaton

About 60 people gathered at the Albany Police & Community Youth Centre on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of the centre’s manager and former police officer Terry Eaton. 

Georgia Campion

IN PICTURESPremiumAlbany celebrates opening of WA Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit

About 30 people attended the opening of a new exhibition celebrating the accomplishments of West Australian women featuring portraits of the 20 inductees to the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

Melissa Sheil

See the pics Camera IconSocials gallery: Perron’s Miss Chow’s Lunch for Telethon

The stylish surrounds of Miss Chow’s in South Perth set the scene for the second annual long table lunch as guests came together to raise over $50,000 for youth mental health research at Perron Institute. 

Kellie Balaam

Birds Eye ViewPremiumIN PICTURES: Spotter Plane exhibit opens at Whaling Station

A new permanent exhibition featuring a spotter plane was opened at the Albany Historic Whaling Station on July 25.

Georgia Campion

IN PICTURESPremiumIN PICTURES: Businesses mingling for ACCI Social Sundowner

More than 90 people attended the July Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry Social Sundowner on Thursday night at the Albany Entertainment Centre.

Georgia Campion and Melissa Sheil

Bogan tragedyPremiumIN PICTURES: Bogan Romeo and Juliet comes to Williams

The Wheatbelt’s finest bogans gathered at William’s Town Hall on Friday night with fresh mullets and dry-cleaned flannels to enjoy the Aussie-fied retelling of Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. 

Hannah Whitehead

IN PICTURESPremiumIN PICTURES: Regional footballers link up for titles launch

Dozens of passionate regional footballers, past and present put their loyalties aside on Thursday evening for the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships launch night. 

Harry Grigson