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Albany players Billy McRae and Matt Leary will team up for Perry Lakes Hawks on their home court.

State leaguePremiumAlbany stars out to help Redbacks’ finals push in NBL1 clash

Matt Leary and Billy McRae are homeward bound, revving up for the much-anticipated NBL1 West clash between Perry Lakes Hawks and Perth Redbacks in Albany on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

A NBL1 West double header will be played in Albany on Saturday night.

BasketballPremiumAlbany excited to host big NBL1 West double header at ALAC

The much-anticipated NBL1 West clash between Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks has cost about $70,000 to bring to Albany.

Claire Middleton

Pegasus’ Ella King.

HockeyPremiumPegasus’ girls lift Challenge Cup

Pegasus cruised to a four-goal Challenge Cup victory.

Neale Harvey

Manypeaks’ Kathryn Slattery helps out goalkeeper Emmeline Cunningham.

Hockey wrap PremiumSpink and Gouldthorp strike to give Spencer Park the spoils

Manypeaks have struggled for numbers this season and without any bench players as they went down 2-0 to Spencer Park in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade competition on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

Cyclists David Beckwith, Greg Newton and Paul Gibson.

CyclingNewton’s late dash clinches gravel handicap in photo finish

There were glorious conditions for the Albany Cycle Club’s Gravel Handicap in Redmond on June 28. 

David Beckwith

Polonia in a pre-game huddle before going on to beat Rovers 6-0.

SoccerBayswater feel the Love as high-scoring Calies show no mercy

Albany Caledonian and Polonia displayed their title credentials with high-scoring wins in the Great Southern Soccer Association’s senior men’s league on June 28.

Claire Middleton

Albany artist Brianna Williams has been inspired to paint.

Whale artPremiumArtist Brianna Williams finds inspiration in Albany’s whales

If you play or watch sport, the chances are you will have seen the art of Menang Goreng inspiration Brianna Williams.

Claire Middleton

The 2026 women’s football season in the Great Southern will remain separate from the men’s season.

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The West Australian exclusive
Women’s seasonCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
GSFL directors make decision on 2026 women's football season

A proposal to push the 2026 women’s football season from summer to align with the men’s season has been scrapped by the Great Southern Football League board.

Melissa Sheil

Griffins centre Jennelle Marwick receives the ball as Magpies approach.

Ladder jump PremiumKangas storm to the top, Magpies’ key win in finals bid

Kangas 1 went top of the Albany Netball Association A1 ladder after a comprehensive round eight win over Railways 1 while Magpies 1 scored a vital win to boost their finals aspirations on Saturday afternoon. 

Claire Middleton

Flames' Claudia Rourke receives a pass from Marlene Smitt.

close matchWaves storm home to defeat Wagin in A2 round eight thriller

Waves delivered a gutsy and determined performance in round eight of the Narrogin and Districts Netball Association A2 competition on Friday night, coming from behind in the final 10 minutes to snatch the win. 

Sharon Palumbo

The start of the seniors’ race in the 2024 Brookton Express dirt bike challenge.

Dirt bikesPremiumPony Express dirt bike challenge returns to West Pingelly

The Brookton Pony Express dirt bike challenge returns to Pingelly this weekend after a stellar debut on the 2024 Enduro racing calendar. 

Jacki Elezovich

Te Taitonga's Dana Knopka shooting for goal with Dumbleyung's Claire Wilcocks defending.

derby doubleBroomehill notch second win of A1 season after thrilling end

Round 11 of the Katanning Netball Association competition was played on Saturday with a little bit of sunshine throughout the day to warm the temperature. 

Tina Briscoe

North Albany's Matt Orzel tries to get past Royals' Jaiden Allison.

First win PremiumPure joy for Kangas after claiming first win of 2025 season

North Albany snapped a 10-game losing streak after thumping rivals Royals in round nine of the Great Southern Football League competition on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Wickepin’s Regan Wilson is tackled by Wagin’s Liam Robinson.

Footy wrap PremiumWarriors steal win in Darkan after Bulldogs run out of steam

Wickepin produced a dominant final term to down Wagin in their round eight clash played at Darkan in the Upper Great Southern Football League competition on Saturday.

Hannah Whitehead

Falcons won the upper schools boys title at the UGSHA secondary schools grand finals.

Jolly hockeyUGSHA school winners to the fore in Narrogin grand finals

The Upper Great Southern Hockey Association secondary schools’ hockey grand finals produced some entertaining games and a clutch of winners on June 19 on the Narrogin turf.

Claire Middleton

Railways' Hayden Parker filled his boots against Denmark-Walpole.

GSFLPremiumStubber lauds young guns as Parker puts Magpies to the sword

Player-coach Bodhi Stubber applauded his side’s free-flowing footy as Railways made it nine wins on the trot with a 164-point belting of Denmark-Walpole in the Great Southern Football League competition. 

Claire Middleton

Gnowangerup's Timm House.

Table toppers Bulldogs clinch six-point result and Bombers thumping win

Gnowangerup won a tight top-of-the-table battle with Jerramungup in round nine of the Ongerup Football Association’s league competition on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Tuhiwai McRoberts nailed a hole in one on the par-three fifth at Katanning Country Club.

Golf aceTambellup golfer McRoberts hits jackpot with hole-in-one

Tambellup golfer Tuhiwai McRoberts is $200 richer after bagging a hole-in-one on the par-three fifth at Katanning Country Club.

Claire Middleton

Bulls’ Camball McMahon boots the ball away in Mt Barker’s win over Albany.

Second spot PremiumConfident Bulls romp to victory as Sharks rely on scraps

Mt Barker played their best second half of the season according to coach Gary Pope after his side overcame Albany Sharks by 46 points at Retravision Stadium.

Claire Middleton

Ken George and Jeff Riseborough were the nett winners of the Wagin Golf Club’s men’s open.

Club winPremiumGeorge and Riseborough clinch nett win in Wagin men’s open

Ken George and Jeff Riseborough made the most of home advantage as they won Wagin Golf Club’s men’s open title holding off 30 other pairs on June 22.

Claire Middleton

Jerramungup golf course in June 2025, three years after a devastating bushfire.

Course revival PremiumGolf club has new lease of life after devastating bushfire

Stalwarts Andrea Furniss and Nicky Wisewould have been key to revitalising Jerramungup Golf Club after fire ripped through the club in 2022.

Claire Middleton

North Albany's Fynn Keller-Bird supported by Dylan Bennett in their win over Royals.

GSFL wrap PremiumKangas cause big upset to record first win of the season

North Albany broke a lengthy winning drought after thumping rivals Royals in round nine of the Great Southern Football League competition on Saturday.

Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold

Daniel Coughlan and Thomas Coughlan.

FootballBoulder coach blooding depth in run to the finals

First-placed Boulder notched-up a seventh win by 204 points in the GFL on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Mines Rovers’ Ethan Redcliffe jumps up to take a mark during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Kalgoorlie at Digger Daws Oval on Saturday.

FootballMines Rovers extend winning streak to four games

Mines Rovers held off a gallant Kalgoorlie by 35 points in the GFL on Saturday.

Neale Harvey