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Phoebe Miller, 7, Summer Thompson, 6, Chloe Liddle, 7, and Anna Miller, 4 are Albany NetSetGo participants.

Netball popularity Youth netball program NetSetGo back with fresh design

A netball development program for kids has kicked off this week in Albany, with this year’s program offering a revamped approach to participation in line with the sport’s growing popularity.

Melissa Sheil

Peter Gligorevic Medal winner Ryan Davies.

Medal honour PremiumDavies “embodies Anzac spirit” says coach after superb game

Railways midfielder Ryan Davies was lauded for a brilliant performance that was the embodiment of the fighting spirit in Friday’s Anzac Day clash against North Albany

Melissa Sheil

WA product Tom Edwards has re-signed with Essedon as he makes a comeback from an ACL injury.

AFLCommentsBombers show of faith as Tom Edwards re-signs for 2026

Albany product Tom Edwards has signed a one-year contract extension with Essendon Football Club to see him back in black and red for 2026, after his 2025 season was cruelly ended due to a ruptured ACL 

Jacki Elezovich

Jerramungup's Sean Wisewould gets away from Lake Grace-Pingrup's Jai Holmes.

Upset winPremiumEagles knock off reigning premiers in early season upset

Jerramungup made an early season statement by knocking off reigning premiers Lake Grace-Pingrup in round two of the Ongerup Football Association on Saturday, with a tight six-point result at Jerramungup. 

Jacki Elezovich

Railways' Ryley Valli looks for options in the game against North Albany.

Fiery clash PremiumCoach says accuracy needs work after Tigers’ Anzac Day win

Railways player-coach Bodhi Stubber believes his side has plenty to improve on despite their comprehensive Anzac Day victory over North Albany on Friday.

Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker's Camball McMahon takes off.

Opening round PremiumBulls survive late scare to start new season on winning note

Mt Barker started life under new coach Gary Pope in winning fashion, surviving a late scare from Royals to score a round one win at Sounness Park on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Albany were impressive round one winners to start their premiership defence.

Flag defencePremiumReigning premiers start with hard-fought win under new coach

New Albany coach Roy Addis believes Denmark-Walpole will be a finals contender in 2025 after the reigning premiers started their new campaign with a hard-fought 52-point win on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Deadly And Fast wins the TABtouch The Road To The Jericho Cup WA Qualifier (3100m) in Albany for jockey Tash Faithfull.

local winnersPremiumJericho Cup qualifier victory for Albany trainer and jockey

Deadly And Fast claimed Sunday’s Jericho Cup WA qualifier at Albany Racing Club with a dominant display, giving club president Alan Smith a ‘once in a lifetime’ shot at cup glory in Victoria later this year. 

Jacki Elezovich

Railways were winners on Anzac Day to start the new GSFL season.

GSFL wrapPremiumTigers roar to Anzac Day victory to start new GSFL season

GSFL Round One: Railways continue Anzac Day dominance over North Albany, Mt Barker survive late scare to start life under new coach with success and Albany overcome spirited Denmark-Walpole in flag defence.

Cameron Newbold and Melissa Sheil

Joker's Grin wins the 2025 Kia Quokka for jockey Patrick Carbery

RACINGCommentsPremiumJokers Grin stages last-to-first Quokka win

Ascot erupted with single-minded pride on Saturday as lifelong mates and trainer-rider combo Bernie Miller and Pat Carbery celebrated the highest achievement in WA racing, capturing the Quokka with Jokers Grin.

Hayden King

MAIN PIC: Blake Iwanow on his way to State title glory. INSET: The WA Wingless Sprint Title podium.

Easter showPremiumBlake Iwanow unstoppable on way to back-to-back WA titles

WA wingless sprints rising star Blake Iwanow claimed back-to-back titles after a dominant display at Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway over the Easter weekend.

Cameron Newbold

West Coast’s Tom Gross and Claremont’s Callan England.

WAFLCommentsPremiumClaremont back on winners’ list as star Tiger kicks five

Claremont are back on the winners’ list after another stellar performance by star recruit Jaiden Hunter in the 52-point victory over West Coast on ANZAC Day.

Samantha Rogers

Mt Barker and Royals will square off in an exciting round one contest.

New season PremiumBulls and Lions shape up again in exciting round one contest

A replay of last year’s epic preliminary final between Mt Barker and Royals will headline the two Saturday games in the opening round of the 2025 Great Southern Football League competition. 

Jacki Elezovich

Coen Jackman, Josh Bootsma and Justin Joyce are among the new faces in the UGSFL, GSFL and OFA.

Around The Leagues PremiumBig names back in GSFL, UGSFL set to launch & a new Bomber

A former AFL and WAFL star back in red and white for new GSFL season, a big recruit for the Narrogin Hawks and a dual WAFL premiership gun switches country teams. Here is our first Around The Leagues for 2025.

Cameron Newbold

Last year’s Jericho Cup WA qualifier winning trainer Ben Owen and jockey Rosie Mahony with Ben's daughters Charleze and Olivia.

WA qualifier PremiumBig field to contest WA qualifier of historic Jericho Cup

A big field of stayers will chase glory in Sunday’s $100,000 The Jericho Cup Qualifier (3100m) at Percy Spencer Racecourse.

Cameron Newbold

GSFL premiers Albany will have a four-point player points value reduction in 2025.

Player points PremiumReigning premiers with reduced player points total in 2025

After winning the past two Great Southern Football League premierships, Albany will have a reduced player points allocation in the 2025 season.

Cameron Newbold

Valkyries players with round organiser Jason Lockhart and coach Collin Pass after a training session at Collingwood Park.

Women’s gameWomen’s masters football opens with inaugural Vikings game

The Albany Vikings masters women will play their inaugural game over the Anzac Day long weekend, making an exciting start in masters football for Albany women still keen to have a kick

Jacki Elezovich

MAIN PIC: Albany celebrate winning back-to-back premierships. TOP RIGHT: New coach Roy Addis. BOTTOM RIGHT: Defensive star Kane Pinney.

Season previewPremiumSharks circling more premiership success with senior talent

Albany will chase a historic third straight Great Southern Football League premiership this year but there will be some changes, headed up by a new coach.

Jacki Elezovich

North Albany and Railways will square off in the traditional Anzac Day clash to kick off the GSFL 2025 season.

GSFL 2025PremiumKangas hope experienced blend will end Anzac Day drought

Railways will be out to extend their Anzac Day dominance over North Albany when the pair face-off in a blockbuster season opener on Friday at Keep the Sheep Stadium. 

Melissa Sheil and Jacki Elezovich

Colt Burrows, 12, from Perth, leads Aaleyah Curtis, 12, in a junior elimination race. Burrows went on to take the title.

National ChampionshipsPremiumNorth in pole as Albany cleans up at soapbox championships

Tom North led the field as Albany drivers dominated the senior placings in the 63rd Australian National Soapbox Championships at Apex Drive, Mt Clarence on Easter Saturday. 

Claire Middleton

The newly upgraded Quartermaine Oval.

New season PremiumUpgraded Quartermaine Oval to host 2025 UGSFL grand final

A newly resurfaced Quartermaine Oval will be the venue for the 2025 Upper Great Southern Football League grand final, as excitement builds ahead of the new season starting on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

French Kiss V, skippered by Albany’s Clodagh Irwin, during the 2019 Fremantle to Albany yacht race.

Ocean viewPremiumFremantle to Albany yacht race back in the calendar for 2026

The prestigious Fremantle to Albany yacht race is set to make a spectacular return as part of Albany’s 2026 bicentenary celebrations.

Claire Middleton

2018 Premiership winners Jeremy McGovern (L) Shannon Hurn and Tom Barrass.

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McGovern: I love ‘ya TB, but for a few hours we aren’t mates

Tom Barrass is one of my best mates — but he won’t be for a few hours at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, writes Jeremy McGovern.

Jeremy McGovern

Athletes from the Great Southern Academy of Sport with executive officer Dani Carne, centre.

Sports stars PremiumIN PICTURES: Albany’s sporting elite recognised at awards

The sporting elite from Albany were celebrated at a gala function at Retravision Stadium earlier this month with volleyball young gun Ryan Slater taking out the top gong.

Cameron Newbold