IN PICTURES: State Government Albany community Cabinet at Retravision Stadium

More than 150 people turned out to a State Government forum on Sunday afternoon as part of the community Cabinet initiative to visit regional towns. A welcome to country was performed by Menang elder Averil Dean followed by a four-stage performance by the Moodich Nop Dance group. Ministers were peppered with questions relating to the health of Albany’s environment, funding for Indigenous bodies, a hydrotherapy pool at Albany Aquatic Centre for those with arthritis and similar diagnoses and the prevention of suicide and mental health treatment for incarcerated Indigenous people. Premier Roger Cook’s visit to the region has included the beginning of construction of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club’s $3.35 million redevelopment, $3.3 million in facilities upgrades at The Gap and Natural Bridge and calling for expressions of interest for the long-awaited Southern Ocean Surf Reef.