School Balls & Socials

Leo Sellappulige, Dylan Sellappulige, and Michelle Lee.

family funIN PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Albany’s WA Day fun

Families flocked to Albany to celebrate WA Day on Monday, enjoying a perfect end to an exciting long weekend with a free fun day at the WA Museum of the Great Southern.

Jacki Elezovich

Phebee Forman, Lilly Fiegert, Stanley Paul Antony and Ryan Carter.

school ballWA College of Agriculture Denmark hosts annual college ball

The WA College of Agriculture Denmark held their annual college ball on May 3, with students, staff and families travelling to Torbay for a picturesque night at the Old Dairy

Jacki Elezovich

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

Sports stars IN 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

Gatsby ballBunbury Cathedral Grammar School celebrated ball in style

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School had their student executive ball on Saturday April 5 at the Mantra Lighthouse Bunbury.

Sofia Fimognari

Alice Jones, Ellie McTavish, Candace Laurent, Chloe Mooney, Ava Vidinou, Keira Pearce, and Ruby Hislop.

glitz and glamourNight of glitz and glamour for NASHS Year 12 students

North Albany Senior High School held a night of glamour at Albany Entertainment Centre for the annual school ball on March 22, with Year 12 students and their partners dressing up for a memorable night.

Jacki Elezovich

The Denmark Senior High School classes of 2025 and 2026 together at the Old Dairy for their ball.

school ballStorm couldn’t stop Denmark students having a blast

Denmark Senior High School Year 11 and 12 students got ready for a night of glamour at the Old Dairy for the annual school ball on March 8, dressing up for a night of dinner, drinks and dancing to remember.

Jacki Elezovich

Ollie Mansfield and Kate Goldsmith at Manea Senior College ball 2025.

College ballManea Senior College students attended a summery ball

The Manea Senior College graduating class danced the night away at their college ball last month.

Sofia Fimognari

AG SENIOR BALLNarrogin Ag student’s celebrate Year 12 ball in style

Students from the Western Australian College of Agriculture Narrogin brought a touch of country charm to Burswood on Swan where they celebrated their senior school ball.

Hannah Whitehead

Billie Fisher, Leticia Fodor, Matilda Shepherd and Gabriel Sancha at Our Lady of Mercy College school ball 2025.

School ballOur Lady of Mercy College students celebrate Hollywood glam

Our Lady of Mercy College year 12 students gathered last month for a school ball themed by Hollywood glam.

Sofia Fimognari

Abigail Bright and Luka O'Connell at the 2025 ECC school ball.

Masquerade nightMasquerade ball wows for Eaton Community College students

Year 12 Eaton Community College students celebrated the start of their final year of high school with a school ball on February 21.

Sofia Fimognari

Asha Zimmermann, Keira Yorkshire and Mikayla Baker.

Masquerade ballMount Barker Community College students dazzle at ball

Henderson and Hwang played host to this year’s Mount Barker Community College senior ball, with students arriving dressed in their finest for the masquerade celebration.

Jacki Elezovich

The Great Southern Grammar Class of 2025.

school ballGreat Southern Grammar students sparkle at Year 12 ball

Glitz and glamour abounded as Great Southern Grammar’s Year 12 students took over the Albany Entertainment Centre for their school ball, a fitting celebration of their high school years.

Jacki Elezovich

Stella McPherson, Denise Ejercito and Cassy Dicker-Lee.

School ball Starry night to start school year for Narrogin students

Adorned in sparkles and suits the Narrogin Senior High School year 11 and 12 students kicked off the school year with the Van Gogh Starry Night Ball.

Hannah Whitehead

Zoey Brown, Annie Wilson, Darcy Barrett and Keira Tapscott enjoy the sunshine at Albany’s Boxing Day races.

Race funIN PICTURES: Thousands turn up at Albany’s Boxing Day races

Thousands of punters lapped up the sunshine and festival vibes for Albany’s annual Boxing Day races at Percy Spencer Racecourse on Thursday.

Cameron Newbold

New PCYC manager Joanne Rose with retiring PCYC manager Terry Eaton.

IN PICTURESAlbany PCYC celebrates retirement of life member Terry Eaton

About 60 people gathered at the Albany Police & Community Youth Centre on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of the centre’s manager and former police officer Terry Eaton.

Georgia Campion

Donna Cameron and exhibition curator Denyse MacNish.

Birds Eye ViewIN PICTURES: Spotter Plane exhibit opens at Whaling Station

A new permanent exhibition featuring a spotter plane was opened at the Albany Historic Whaling Station on July 25.

Georgia Campion

Danielle Halford and Patrick Ragan were crowned Bell and Beau of the ball.

IN PICTURESDarkan’s first ball raises $19,000 for good causes

Darkan’s first-ever charity ball raised $19,000 and counting as guests from across the state descended on the small Wheatbelt town, swapping their farm gear for black-tie to enjoy a night of music and dancing.

Hannah Whitehead