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History on tapPremiumSERIES: Pubs of Albany

Delving into the history of some of WA’s oldest watering holes.

Liam Croy

GSFL wrap PremiumThree teams level on points after eight rounds

A seven-goal haul from Brett Peake fired Albany to their third straight win in round eight of the Great Southern Football League.

Calvin Sims & Cameron Newbold

Too good PremiumBunbury the best of the bush with Country Champs romp

Bunbury have completed an unblemished weekend and taken hockey’s Country Championships back down Forrest Highway. 

Jackson Barrett

CBD brawl Premium Albany woman jailed as shocking CBD brawl details revealed

A brawl that erupted in the Albany CBD last year left two men seriously injured, weapons strewn across the ground and the community in shock.

Sarah Makse

GSFL Opinion PremiumOPINION: Great Southern Storm program continues to thrive

It may not have been the most talented team the Storm have taken away to a carnival but they made up for it in teamwork and effort.

Cameron Newbold

In the spotlightPremiumIN PICTURES: Art After Dark at the theatre

Each organisation took a turn in the spotlight, to share what they do and how anyone interested can be part of the local industry.  

Sarah Makse

Vale Paul LionettiPremiumEDITORIAL: Vale Paul Lionetti

For everything that he did for Albany, you can’t help but wonder what Mr Lionetti might have done in the next decade.

Liam Croy

Speak upPremiumRecreational fishers urged to have say on marine park

Recfishwest will kick of three days of meetings in Bremer Bay on Sunday, appealing to local fishers to share their thoughts on why fishing along the south coast is important.

Sarah Makse

Green flagPremiumAlbany Motorsport Park secures land lease

Councillors on Tuesday unanimously approved a 20-year community lease for 138ha of a 192ha site in Drome, after the project was given the green light by the Joint Development Assessment Panel on February 1.

Sarah Makse

‘deeply concerning’Great Southern farm death prompts WorkSafe inquiry

The 24-year-old man died when the towing equipment he was using to move a bogged tractor failed and he was fatally struck to the head on a farm between Varley Creek and Lake King.

Sarah Makse

Milestone mark PremiumSproxton, Stubber to share milestones occasion together

Railways duo Haydn Sproxton and Bodhi Stubber to share big individual milestones on Saturday when they run out against Royals in round eight of the Great Southern Football League season.

Cameron Newbold

Controversial item PremiumCouncil supports subdivision despite pleas to save bush

The council voted 9-2 in favour of an officer’s recommendation to support a developer’s application for a proposed 28-lot subdivision to State bodies incorporating a strip of a 19ha City-owned lot.

Sarah Makse

What’s onOut and about in Albany

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in Albany

Liam Croy

90s nostalgia PremiumIN PICTURES: Quiz teams throw it back to the 90s

WA’s Bamboozled Quizmasters brought their Nothin’ But 90s Night to the Great Southern with locals donning their finest throwback looks.

Sarah Makse

Mask breach PremiumAlbany woman fined $4000 for mask breach

Appleton was given a $1000 infringement for failing to comply with WA’s emergency management directions.

Sarah Makse

Brutal attack PremiumAlbany assault outside pub sparked by ‘Karen’ comment

An Albany man punched another man in the face after he called him a ‘Karen’, causing him to hit his head on concrete and lose consciousness.

Sarah Makse

‘homely and welcoming’PremiumCommunity hub to unveil new renovations

The main area in the CRC has been spruced-up with new furniture, artwork, natural lighting and a fresh coat of paint. 

Isabel Vieira

plastic-free Plastic Reduction Denmark hits new milestone

The bags help divert single-use plastic from landfill and aim to encourage a positive change in behaviour, according to PRD co-ordinator Karen Andersson.

Isabel Vieira

Birds v dogsPremiumDenmark bird sanctuary given the green light

Cr Donna Carman put forward an alternative motion to leave the southern boundary in its original proposed location to retain more of the area as a bird sanctuary and retain the northern access path.

Isabel Vieira

Gone fishingAlbany angler takes out 2022 Salmon Slam

Run by Recfishwest in partnership with Western Angler and Shimano, the three-month Salmon Slam returned for 2022 after a successful inaugural year in 2021.

Liam Croy

Netball carnival Strong showing at Albany Junior Netball Carnival

Ten Albany-based teams took part in the event along with two teams from Katanning, two from Ongerup, one from Denmark and four from Kojonup. 

Community spiritVolunteer of the week: Jen Whittle

In an ongoing series, the WA Football Commission and The Extra are recognising the efforts of football volunteers.

Junior soccerDenmark and Albany Caledonian earn a point each

Wrap of round eight in the Albany Junior Soccer Association under-15 competition.

Cycling report Youngster takes win in Narrikup Handicap

A robust north-easterly wind greeted the 17 riders who contested the Albany Cycle Club’s Narrikup Handicap on Sunday, June 12, providing crosswinds and echelons for the length of the 36km course.