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SEE THE PICSCamera IconWicked soars into Perth: Crown’s spellbinding opening night

Theatre lovers dressed to the nines in pink and green descended on Crown Theatre for the highly anticipated arrival of the Broadway sensation Wicked.

Kellie Balaam

IN PICTURESLast RSL social events for the year draw smiles and yarns

The RSL Albany Sub-Branch hosted its last functions for the year on Friday with the day kicking off with a morning tea and ending with a sundowner.

Eliza Kavanagh

LOLLY RUNPremiumMega fun at Narrogin emergency services lolly run

Narrogin’s streets were filled with tinsel, Santa hats, and sweets on Friday as the town’s emergency services led the charge through town in their annual lolly run.

Hannah Whitehead

Granny GrommetsGranny Grommets surf in quarter-century birthday

A troupe of older women who get out into the Middleton Beach surf every Friday morning to ride the waves celebrated a quarter-century of surfing last week.

Melissa Sheil

Santa Clause Is ComingPremiumIN PICTURES: Festive delight at 2024 Christmas festival

Albany’s Christmas Festival and Pageant 2024 was the place to be on Saturday with thousands flocking to celebrate the holiday season.

Georgia Campion

Christmas CheerPremiumAlbany filled with colour for 2024 Christmas Pageant

Where else would you find an orca, a Dalek and a nativity scene but Albany’s annual Christmas Festival and Pageant? The the city’s creativity was on full display as floats paraded the main streets on Saturday.

Georgia Campion

VOLUNTEER DAYIN PICTURES: Albany marks Thank a Volunteer Day with gusto

Albany’s “heart and soul” was celebrated on Thursday with the community coming together for its annual Thank a Volunteer Day lunch.

Hannah Whitehead

SEE THE PICSCamera IconLamborghini Urus launch: A high-octane night for VIP guests

Glamour and speed dreams were unleashed at the Lamborghini Urus launch party in West Perth.

Kellie Balaam

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