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Region’s highs and lows during 2016

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One of Benson’s most striking images of 2016. Albany WWII veteran Jim Harness was awarded the French Legion of Honour.
Camera IconOne of Benson’s most striking images of 2016. Albany WWII veteran Jim Harness was awarded the French Legion of Honour.

Our photographer Laurie Benson captured the highs and lows of 2016 on camera.

From the raw emotion of sporting premiership wins to the heartbreak of death, including a tragic drowning at Salmon Holes.

Here’s our pick of some of his best work.

Pictures: Laurie Benson

Pictures: Laurie Benson

Pictures: Laurie Benson

A provocative image of Senior Constable Jeff Daniels with dangerous weapons seized by police.
Camera IconA provocative image of Senior Constable Jeff Daniels with dangerous weapons seized by police.
Raw celebration as the Tigers' celebrate their 2016 LGSHA women's grand final victory.
Camera IconRaw celebration as the Tigers' celebrate their 2016 LGSHA women's grand final victory.
Raw celebration as the Tigers' celebrate their 2016 LGSHA women's grand final victory.
Camera IconRaw celebration as the Tigers' celebrate their 2016 LGSHA women's grand final victory.

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