The funeral for Father Joe Walsh has taken place at St Josephs Church in Subiaco. Pictured are John Kizon and Troy Mercanti at the church Justin Benson-Cooper Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian
From celebrity sightings to emotional farewells and astounding bravery and stoicism in the face of unimaginable heartache, our photographers were there to capture it all.
Here’s a selection of the best The West had to offer this year.
Andrew Donaldson, who recently won The Rottnest Channel Swim solo and over the next 12 months will attempt to become the first person to swim all seven channel swims within a year, aiming to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian
The funeral for Father Joe Walsh has taken place at St Josephs Church in Subiaco. Pictured are John Kizon and Troy Mercanti at the church. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West AustralianNewborn Georgia Leeming, who was born premature. Pictured with the state-of-the-art Newborn Emergency Transport Service WA (NETS WA) ambulance which is able to transport critically ill babies between or to Perth Children's Hospital. The ambulance replicates a neonatal intensive care environment on wheels. Credit: Danella Bevis/The West AustralianHome and Away star Ada Nicodemou with Telethon kids Ari Phiilips, Emily Siew and Leo Beazley at the RAC Arena. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The Sunday TimesTennis star Matt Ebden chats to his pregnant wife Kim, from his quarantine room at the Pan Pacific hotel. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West AustralianRally for Cassius in Forrest Place Perth. Cassius' mum Mechelle and close friend Emily Farmer hug. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West AustralianBillie Eilish boards a boat at Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle. Credit: Ian Munro/The West AustralianMark McGowan delivers his budget speech to the parliament. Credit: Ian Munro/The West AustralianVeteran Norm Fitzpatrick with his grandson Fox Lucy. Credit: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian
Chaos as police close down an Anna Paul street meet and greet, fearing safety issues. Credit: Simon Santi/The West AustralianFirst Elimination Final at Optus Stadium in Perth. Fremantle Dockers v Western Bulldogs. Dockers Michael Frederick and Michael Walters celebrate a goal. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West AustralianPolice forensics and the arson squad were on the scene in Port Headland today after three children died in a house fire overnight. Flowers and teddies were left at the scene. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West AustralianDanika Pitts, 6 , pictured at her Roelands home, is undergoing treatment for brain cancer. The Federal Government will provide funding for a first-of-its-kind, personalised cancer therapy and matching genetic test for Australian children battling cancer caused by a certain genetic change known as NTRK gene fusion. Credit: Danella Bevis/The West AustralianWest Coast star Jack Darling trains at Heathridge Oval . Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West AustralianThe family and friends of Diane Miller gathered in Karawara on Friday where she was attacked near Waterford Shopping Plaza, following her death overnight. Diane's partner Philip Edmonds and their baby son, Lloyde. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West AustralianWest Coast Eagles v Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium, Perth. Josh Kennedy's final game. Carried off by Shannon Hurn and Luke Shuey. Credit: Simon Santi/The West AustralianWA-born cricketing great Rod Marsh's funeral at Adelaide Oval. Iconic Perth bowler Dennis Lillee. Credit: Kelsey ReidDavid Mundy is chaired off after his final match. The 2022 AFL Semi-Final: Collingwood Magpies v Fremantle Dockers at the MCG, Melbourne. Credit: Danella Bevis/The West Australian
