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Zuri (centre) leads the way from Flasheart and Mary Maitland in heat four of the PRSC winter series.

SailingPremiumWorrell sets the corks popping after champagne day of racing

Albany turned on glorious conditions for heat four of the Princess Royal Sailing Club winter series last Saturday. 

Des Beeck

Polonia's Escher Nash gets the ball past Phoenix keeper Byron Spaanderman on his way to a hat-trick.

SoccerNash treble puts Polonia in pole position on goals scored

Polonia’s 6-2 victory over Phoenix at North Road on Saturday took them to the top of the Great Southern Soccer Association ladder on goals scored as they made the most of rivals Caledonians’ rest day. 

Claire Middleton

Katanning-raised Sheridan Kowald is excited by her new coaching challenge with WA Country.

Head coach PremiumSheridan Kowald made head coach of WA Country women’s team

Experienced country footballer and Katanning-raised Sheridan Kowald is taking another leap, after being appointed head coach of the WA Country women’s team, for the next two years. 

Amy Towers

Spencer Park's Lauren Spinks finished with a hat-trick on Saturday.

Hockey wrapPremiumSpencer Park’s Lauren Spinks nets hat-trick to end drought

Spencer Park women have finally broken through with their first win of the season, defeating Mt Barker 3-1 in a hard-fought Lower Great Southern Hockey Association contest on Saturday. 

Amy Towers

Former golfer Wayne Smith, City of Albany mayor Greg Stocks and hockey Olympian Tricia Heberle stroll along the proposed sporting walk of fame.

You’ll never walk aloneLegends stroll down Albany’s proposed sporting walk of fame

Nominations have been coming in for the Albany sporting walk of fame as the city looks to recognise its outstanding athletes, coaches and officials as part of its bicentenary commemorations.

Claire Middleton

Kalin Lane was a dominant force for Denmark-Walpole.

Magpies swoop PremiumClinical final quarter guides Magpies to big win over Bulls

A seven-goal final quarter from Denmark-Walpole has helped secure an impressive 50-point win over Mt Barker, jumping into the top four of the Great Southern Football League competition.

Cameron Newbold

Royals' Nardia Humphries takes control against Narrikup.

Close winPremiumRoyals Saints edge out Narrikup in top of table tussle

A gripping top of the table clash went right down to the wire on Saturday, with Royals Saints 1 holding off Narrikup 1 by just three goals in a heated contest. 

Amy Towers

Lake Grace-Pingrup were winners over Newdegate in round eight.

FootballPremiumMoore and Callope set the pace as Bombers cruise to easy win

Lake Grace-Pingrup and Gnowangerup enjoyed high-scoring wins in round eight of the Ongerup Football Association competition on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Dumbleyung's Terina Pardoe shoots with Kojonup Alanna White and Lauren Reid defending.

knaKojonup and Allstars continue promising early form

Round five of the Katanning Netball Association A-grade competition saw top-two teams Kojonup and Allstars walk off winners despite strong challenges from Dumbleyung and Olympians. 

Jacki Elezovich

Tim Davies of Bridgetown attempts to smother a shot from Imperials Caine Milentis.

FootballPremiumTigers and Deanmill get their season back on track

Imperials were overrun by Bridgetown in a tight back and forth clash at Bridgetown Oval in round nine of the Lower South West Football League season. 

Jack Penniment

Albany's Clay Harrington looks for options.

Sharks soar PremiumKangas kick 10 goals but still not enough to overcome Sharks

Albany moved into second spot on the Great Southern Football League ladder following their 33-point win over North Albany, leapfrogging the Lions after taking advantage of the Royals’ loss to leaders Railways.

Claire Middleton

Albany soccer player Jess Baines has switched to Perth RedStar.

Young star PremiumBaines swaps Albany Caledonian for Dallas and Perth RedStar

Jess Baines is set on a soccer career and has made the big switch from Albany Caledonian to Perth RedStar for this season.

Claire Middleton

Railways' Hayden Leo gathers ahead of Royals' Connor Lazar.

FootballPremiumRailways earn gritty victory on enemy territory over Royals

Railways won the clash of the titans, taking the spoils against Royals in their Great Southern Football League round seven clash in front of a big crowd at Retravision Stadium on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Royals’ 300 gamer Ryan Kinnear is chaired from the ground by teammates Declan McNamara and Corey Ward.

Milestone moment PremiumKinnear: ‘For a couple of moments it got a bit overwhelming’

They may be bitter rivals but the applause which greeted Ryan Kinnear as he was chaired off after his 300th Royals’ league game united Lions and Tigers alike.

Claire Middleton

The Albany under-20 side with their gold medals.

Netball champsPremiumAlbany sides shoot double gold in Association Championships

Two Albany teams earned gold medals in the Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships, with under-20 and under-14 sides winning their divisions in Perth.

Claire Middleton

Great Southern have named a strong squad ahead of the 2026 Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships.

Squad announcement Squad named as Great Southern prepare for division one tilt

Great Southern have released their initial squad as they prepare for an exciting quest into division one of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships next month

Cameron Newbold

Record-breaking Royal Ryan Kinnear will play his 300th league game on Saturday.

Major milestonePremiumKinnear to be first man to reach Royals’ 300-game milestone

Revered football figure Ryan Kinnear will make history on Saturday when he runs out for his 300th league game in a Royals jersey.

Claire Middleton

A powerful attack by Alaia Williams, of OGs, is met by a strong defensive block from Griffin Sunbirds’ Liesel Freebury.

Volleyball wrap Wrenegades rule the roost after five rounds of competition

Wrenegades lead the ladder after five rounds of the Albany Volleyball Association men’s premier league.

Claire Middleton

Denmark's Isi Campbell competes at Parry's Beach.

state championshipsPremiumParry’s Beach hosts top SUP talent for State champs

Parry’s Beach hosted the best of WA’s stand-up paddleboarders for the State championships on Sunday, with Denmark father-daughter duo Isi and Paul Campbell among the placings. 

Jacki Elezovich

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

Albany's Evan Ledger on day two of competition.

state champsPremiumLocals among the placings in WA Longboard Championships

Denmark played host to the West Coast Suspension WA Longboard State Titles over the WA Day long weekend, with competitors taking to the water across two days in a bid to become a State champion. 

Jacki Elezovich

Elleker Running Festival half-marathon winners Marc See and Kate Pritchett.

Running festival PremiumLocal winners dominate Elleker half-marathon podium

Elleker Running Festival’s race director is as “happy as a runner with a bag of potatoes” following the success of the 2026 event on Sunday where two locals claimed their respective half-marathon titles.

Melissa Sheil

Karina Hick won the open women’s competition at Albany Boardriders’ 2026 Wavefest.

Surfing comp Title for Hick as strategy pays off in Wavefest women’s open

Tyce Shepherd and Karina Hick claimed the open titles at the Albany Boardriders’ 2026 Wavefest at Muttonbird Beach last weekend.

Claire Middleton

Corrigin’s Rod Slater Raceway roared back to life at the weekend.

grand reopeningPremiumCorrigin speedway roars back to life after nearly 40 years

Corrigin’s Rod Slater Raceway held its grand reopening at the weekend after 38 years of the racetrack being out of commission, showcasing multiple racing divisions and the hard work of local volunteers. 

Jacki Elezovich