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Mt Barker's Bella Post, seen here holding off North Albany's Fenella O'Neill, is in the Outbacks team for the Gryphon Cup.

Young guns PremiumSuper seven picked for prestigious Gryphon Cup tournament

Seven Lower Great Southern juniors will get a taste of international hockey after being selected to take part in the prestigious KSMB Gryphon Cup in Perth next month.

Claire Middleton

Eight-ball players Nathan Rangi, Courtney Pyle, Emma Penn, Callum Woods and Paul Tonkinson.

Eight-BallMeyer pockets win in first tournament of the summer season

Geoff Meyer took the honours as the Albany Eight-Ball Association ran their first trophy event of the summer season.

Claire Middleton

Albany's Kate Henderson in the pack.

Season finalAlbany Roller Derby season comes to thrilling end

Albany Roller Derby wrapped up its 2025 season in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 300 spectators on October 18, delivering two high-intensity games in a display of skill and teamwork.

Jacki Elezovich

Lake Grace’s Kalan Joyce on his way to an unbeaten 27.

Opening round PremiumLake Grace on fire in strong first-up win over Cuballing

Kalan Joyce was the star of the show, with a five-wicket haul and an unbeaten knock of 27 to give Lake Grace victory over Cuballing in round one of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade season.

Claire Middleton

Mitch McGovern has singed a one-year extension at Carlton.

AFLCommentsBlues hand McGovern AFL lifeline after failed Khamis trade

Mitch McGovern will remain a Blue after Carlton handed the versatile defender a one-year contract extension after their failed move to pry Buku Khamis out of the Western Bulldogs.

Jake Santa Maria

Members of the LGSTA squad at a training session before heading to the D’Arcy Slater and Women in Tennis Foundation cups.

TennisPremiumJunior talent aiming to serve up repeat sweep in Bunbury

A squad of 12 boys and six girls from the Lower Great Southern Tennis Association will be aiming to defend their titles when the biggest regional tournament in WA hits the courts of Bunbury next week.

Claire Middleton

ADCA under-14s player Tess Badger, 14, on the North Road pitch ahead of women and girls week matches.

going pinkADCA in pink for the weekend for women and girls week

The Albany and Districts Cricket Association is painting it pink this weekend in honour of Cricket Australia’s women and girls week. 

Jacki Elezovich

Sonics Grey's Malcolm van Burgel on his way to a 30-point haul.

Round two PremiumVan Burgel’s 30-point haul gives Sonics Grey second victory

Sonics Grey bounced back from their opening defeat to club rivals Blue with a 16-point victory over Raiders in round two of the Albany Basketball Association’s A-grade competition.

Claire Middleton

Katanning Wanderers were one of four teams to record a win in the first two rounds of GSCA T20s.

T20 start PremiumT20 victories shared in exciting start to new GSCA season

The new Great Southern Cricket Association season got underway with four teams claiming victories in two rounds of Twenty20 games on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

The under-17 girls nervously watch the grand final penalty shoot-out at junior country week.

Country weekPremiumPenalty heartbreak at country week for Albany’s U17 girls

Albany teams entered all 10 of the Football West junior country week competitions, reaching one final and collecting two bronze medals.

Claire Middleton

Billy McRae, who has been picked for the Australia under-17 side, in action for the Perth Wildcats Academy.

Rising star PremiumMcRae picked to make national under-17 debut in Oceania Cup

Basketball young gun Billy McRae will don the green and gold for the first time and has taken another step towards a career on the court in the process.

Claire Middleton

Jonah Wewer watches the ball in the new start to the tennis season.

Courts filled PremiumTennis club serves up sizzling social as season opener

The Albany tennis club started its new season on Saturday with high hopes for a watershed year in terms of facilities and members.

Claire Middleton

Perth Thundersticks fight for the ball in their thrilling clash with the Canberra Chill.

Hockey OnePremiumSticks lose second shootout

The Perth Thundersticks women lost in a sudden death shootout for the second week in a row in round two Hockey One action against the Canberra Chill at Perth Hockey Stadium.

Dave Friedlos

Mt Barker's Jeremy Wood on his way to 44.

Opening round PremiumMt Barker edge home while Denmark cruise to upset victory

Collingwood Park gave defending premiers Mt Barker a fright while Denmark marked their return to A-grade in style as the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition started on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Manypeaks' stalwart Warwick Durack played his 200th club game on Saturday.

New campaign PremiumUnbeaten Leaver sees Peaks home as Durack cracks 200 games

Manypeaks’ Warwick Durack celebrated his 200th appearance with a useful knock and a run-out as his side edged out Royals on the opening day of the new Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade season.

Claire Middleton

Clare King, Michelle Ericsson and Renae Parsons played for WA at the Hockey Australia Masters in Hobart.

Masters marvels PremiumParsons, King and Ericsson help WA sweep to national titles

Three Lower Great Southern Hockey Association players were in WA sides which became National Masters champions earlier this month.

Claire Middleton

Rope Them In wins the 2025 R.S. Crawford Strakes for jockey Shaun McGruddy

RACINGPremiumRailway or Winterbottom? Rope Them In sizzles in Crawford

After a ripping Listed $125,000 R S Crawford Stakes (1200m) win, Rope Them In has given his connections a dilemma over which big race connections should target over Ascot’s Pinnacles carnival.

Hayden King

Elijah Bresanello, Ryker Westthorpe and Tate Eckersley enjoying the Albany 7s.

RugbyIN PICTURES: Sevens heaven as thousands descend on Albany

More than 1000 players and probably twice as many spectators came to Albany for the AFGRI Albany 7s, the biggest sevens event in WA.

Claire Middleton

Mt Barker will have to contend with some key player omissions in their premiership defence.

Season preview PremiumPremiers Mt Barker up for title fight again despite big outs

Mt Barker’s balance book of gains and losses is firmly in the red as four key players will not be part of the side’s premiership defence when the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade season starts.

Claire Middleton

Albany’s Jack North (left) was the overall junior champion at the Perth championships.

Strong results Albany Soapbox Club flies flag with championship wins

Young Albany soapbox drivers made a splash at the recent Ross Burton Championships in Perth, taking out a clean sweep across both junior and senior divisions. 

Megan Puls

Teams get ready to get back on the green after a productive off-season.

Scotty’s shotLower Great Southern Bowling League ready for new season

The Lower Great Southern Bowling League is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, with new players and greens in the line-up and some fierce competition expected.

Tim Scott

Andy Barnett, who represented Australia at the world championships, with 16-time world champion Mick Hill at the Stirling Club.

Eight-ballMick ‘The Machine’ Hill in the frame with tips and tricks

The Albany Eightball Association welcomed pool royalty on October 10 when Mick ‘The Machine’ Hill came to the Stirling Club to provide group coaching and play exhibition matches.

Claire Middleton

Railways captain Coen Marwick in action against Royals last season.

Season preview PremiumChance for young guns to step into star man Stanley’s shoes

Railways captain Coen Marwick was finding the positives despite losing import Joe Stanley who made such an impact on the side over the past two seasons.

Claire Middleton

Royals Cricket Club's Harry Grigson and Hayden Davies are looking forward to the new season.

Season previewPremiumRoyals’ promising side hoping to mount another title tilt

Royals are looking to mount a strong comeback in the new Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition, with a trio of returning faces key to early confidence ahead of Saturday’s season opener. 

Jacki Elezovich