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Albany’s Jordan Clark arrives at Melbourne Airport ahead of the AFL grand final.

Grand final Clark gears up for grandest of stages in flag pursuit

Albany will be cheering for local boy Jordan Clark on Saturday as the city chases another chapter in its AFL grand final book.

Cameron Newbold

Charlie Harris at Gracetown Grommets 2026.

SurfingPremiumGracetown Grommets marks three decades surfing

Gracetown once again provided the backdrop for some of the South West’s emerging surfing talent, with the Gracetown Grommets event reaching its 30th year on the weekend.

Jack Penniment and Madelin Hayes

Mahli Beardman bowls for WA against Tasmania on September 20.

CricketPremiumMahli Beardman builds back into cricket after long layoff

South West fast bowler Mahli Beardman has taken another step in his return to competitive cricket after featuring in Western Australia’s opening two One Day Cup matches.

Jack Penniment and Josh Kempton

Bree, Dustin, Taj, baby Phoenix and Jason Amiss, Dorothy Kallawk, Kevin Kallawk and Shaun Amiss.

FootballPremiumFamily of Jye Amiss ready for historic AFL grand final

The family of Busselton’s star footballer Jye Amiss are set and ready for a big Saturday, as Jye looks to create history with Fremantle gunning for their maiden AFL premiership.

Jack Penniment

Isabella Lewis, Ella Roberts, Amy Franklin and Jaide Britton of the Eagles celebrate winning the round five AFLW match against Brisbane.

FootballPremiumElla Roberts leading the way for West Coast with hot form

After a slow first two weeks Margaret River’s Ella Roberts is airborne as West Coast secure back-to-back AFLW wins.

Jack Penniment

Kambalda’s Breanna Taylor during her team’s Goldfields Football League women’s match against Railways at Sir Richard Moore Oval on April 18.

FootballPremiumMentor sought for Kambalda squad

Kambalda’s women next year chase a maiden GFLW finals appearance

Neale Harvey

Great Boulder batter Daniel Tebble during the 2025-26 Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade grand final against North Kalgoorlie at Wallace Park on March 29.

CricketPremiumGreat Boulder chasing under-12 players

Great Boulder continue prepartions for the junior season on Thursday afternoon.

Neale Harvey

Jockey Zephen Johnston-Porter after racing the Helen Harding-trained The Jester’s Son to victory in the $125,000 Blue Spec Drilling Boulder Cup (2125m) at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on Sunday.

RacingMaster trainer adds to imposing record

Peter Fernie has a massive lead for trainer of the year.

Neale Harvey

Perth Lynx head coach Ryan Petrik in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday.

BasketballPremiumPetrik backs pathways for Goldfields youngsters

Perth Lynx head coach Ryan Petrik encouraged young locals to chase their dreams with determination and commitment

Neale Harvey

South West squash talents Lucy Mackenzie and William Mennell.

SquashPremiumSouth West squash talents ready for junior championships

Two young South West players will return to the national stage this week with a year of development behind them and plenty to prove.

Jack Penniment

Perth Glory played Melbourne Victory in Bunbury last year.

SoccerPremiumPerth Glory returns to Bunbury for fourth straight year

Perth Glory will once again return to Bunbury this Sunday as Hay Park prepares to host a taste of A-League Men action.

Jack Penniment

HBL's Riley Preece runs away from defenders.

FootballPremiumHBL complete three-peat with dominant final quarter

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault secured club history on Saturday with the colts side clinching their third straight premiership in the South West Football League.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury coach Matt Cartledge and Joshua Young with the trophy and flag.

FootballPremiumBunbury reserves coach hails ‘unreal’ grand final win

Matt Cartledge’s first season as Bunbury reserves coach could not have ended better, as his Bulldogs outfit took home their 10th reserves flag in Saturday’s grand final against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault

Jack Penniment

North Albany are the LGSHA A-grade women’s premiers for 2026.

Title queens PremiumRedbacks’ continue dominance of women’s A-grade silverware

North Albany claimed back-to-back Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade premierships after a hard-fought 3-0 win over Manypeaks in Saturday’s grand final.

Amy Towers

Albany Caledonian’s senior women with their GSSA cup and medals.

Double delight PremiumGrant goal sees off Denmark as Calies clinch women’s cup

A dramatic strike from Steph Grant, which ricocheted in off a post, was enough to give Albany Caledonian victory in the GSSA senior women’s cup final and cement a second consecutive league and cup double.

Claire Middleton

Manypeaks celebrate winning the LGSHA 2026 men’s A-grade premiership.

Thrilling finish PremiumManypeaks last-gasp shootout win secures men’s A-grade title

Manypeaks have ended their four-year premiership drought in dramatic fashion, defeating Spencer Park in a one-on-one shootout to claim the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade premiership.

Melissa Sheil

Jye Amiss of the Dockers reacts during the AFL preliminary final match between the Sydney Swans and Fremantle.. Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos

FootballPremiumJye Amiss ready for grand final as Fremantle eye maiden flag

Busselton’s Jye Amiss will have the chance to make history after Fremantle booked its place in just the second AFL grand final in the club’s 32-year history

Jack Penniment

Kojonup's Sheridan Kowald won the A-grade fairest and best award from runner-up Lara Rodney.

Season awards Katanning Netball Association celebrates best of the season

Katanning Netball Association celebrated its top players, umpires and volunteers of the 2026 season at its annual awards night.

Jacki Elezovich

Williams’ winning A1 side.

ndna 2026PremiumWilliams the undisputed champions of Narrogion netball

It was a perfect day for the Williams Netball Club on Saturday, with the club achieving an incredible clean sweep of all three senior divisions in the Narrogin and Districts Netball Association.

Maddy Petchell

Busselton are the 2026 SWFL women's premiers.

FootballPremiumBeth Beckett’s Busselton side accomplish perfect season

Busselton completed one of the most dominant South West Football League women’s seasons on Saturday with a 38-point grand final win over Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

Jack Penniment

Australia finished third at the 3x3 under-23 World Cup represented by Griffin Biwer, Keegan Phillips, Devan Craig and Will Mahoney.

BasketballPremiumDevan Craig claims bronze for Australia at World Cup

Bunbury’s Devan Craig has claimed bronze for Australia at the FIBA 3x3 under-23 World Cup with a thrilling third place playoff handing the green and gold their first medal at the competition. 

Jack Penniment

Narrikup 1’s star shooter Te Paea Keremete earned the prestigious Lucille Holt Award in the 2026 ANA A1 decider against Royals Saints.

Stellar show PremiumKeremete named best on court in nailbiting A1 grand final

The unerring accuracy of Narrikup 1’s star shooter Te Paea Keremete earned her the prestigious Lucille Holt Award for her best-on-court performance in her side’s title-winning appearance on Saturday.

Melissa Sheil

Bunbury's Aidan Clarke won the Pike Medal for best on ground in the grand final.

FootballPremiumAidan Clarke is no stranger to performing on the big stage

Aidan Clarke is no stranger to standing up when the lights are their brightest.

Jack Penniment

The MWAS athletes, Lochie Hadley, Macey Hadley, Reuben Chapman, Wynand Neethling, Rowan Chapman, Nicole Chamberlain and Amelia Heinrich

Track and FieldPremiumAspiring athletes showcase skills at talent ID day

A new wave of bright track and field prospects showcased their abilities and potential at the two-yearly Mid West Academy of Sport talent identification program last weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven