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Chopper en routePremiumMotorbike rider left in critical condition in shock crash

A motorbike rider has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in WA’s south on Saturday afternoon. 

Anneke de Boer and Georgia Campion

Pit of contentionPremiumAlbany councillors show sign of support for lime pit changes

Albany’s council has given a strong indication it will approve changes to the conditions of its Great Southern Lime’s Nullaki mining operation despite the community’s continued concerns.

Stuart McGuckin

Dedicated volunteerPremiumLong-time volunteer proud of how community supports ACH

For more than 24 years, Barb Thomas has been a dedicated volunteer at Albany Community Hospice and she’s proud of the variety of ways the community finds to support the vital health service.

Stuart McGuckin

Tributes flow CommentsPremiumNew details of Albany snorkeller’s tragic death revealed

Much-loved Albany man Sam Colback is being remembered as an entertainer and adventurer after the 24-year-old died while snorkelling near Muttonbird Island on a camping trip last week.

Cameron Newbold

‘Passionate and caring’ CommentsNinja Warrior star’s brother dies in WA snorkelling accident

Two brothers — including an Australian Ninja Warrior star — have paid tribute to their ‘little bro’ after he died in a snorkelling accident off the Albany coast.

Sailing wrap Joker flies to the finish to take first and fastest

An unseasonal south-westerly kicking in around the 20-knot mark with frequent gusts up to 25 knots tested skippers and crews in two fleets in last Saturday’s harbour course races.

Des Beeck

Charity DonationW&R make $3000 donation to St Vinnies for Christmas time

Albany’s Wellington & Reeves have made a significant donation of $3000 to the St Vincent de Paul branch. The funds donated by the real estate agency come from proceeds of sales made in the month of November. 

Georgia Campion

CONSUMER PROTECTIONOpinion: Keep your Christmas cheer in check

The pressures and temptations to spend too much over Christmas can create financial stress and debt that linger long after the Christmas cheer has gone.

Steph Marsh

Speedway actionPremiumHiggs produces dominant display in Albany round

State champion Dustin Higgs scored a dominant victory in round five of the WA Super Sedan Series at Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway on Saturday night.

Cameron Newbold

Wine winPremiumBoutique wine win for Ironwood Estate Shiraz

Porongurup winery Ironwood Estate Wines returned from the recent WA Boutique and Single Vineyard wine show with a little bit of extra luggage after claiming two trophies.

Stuart McGuckin

Beautiful TownPremiumIN PICTURES: Gardeners keeping Albany beautiful announced

Nearly 80 people gathered at the Albany Country Women’s Association branch on Friday to present the awards for Keep Albany Beautiful 2023.

Georgia Campion

Track dramas PremiumMt Barker track still not fit to race on as meeting moved

For the second time this season Mt Barker Turf Club have lost a scheduled meeting due to their ongoing track issues.

Cameron Newbold

Scotty’s ShotTop two teams in good form in ladies first division

Passionate Albany bowler Tim Scott is writing a fortnightly column for The Extra, keeping our readers up-to-date with the local bowls scene.

Tim Scott

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Letter to the Editor: Hoons out of control

On hoons: “My concern as a rate paying resident, is it won’t be long until some innocent person is badly hurt or killed, or someone will have a car smashing through into their living room.”

Paul Blyth, McKail

Volunteers thankedPremiumDedicated volunteer community thanked

Contributors to Albany’s big volunteer base came together at the Princess Royal Sailing club on Tuesday to celebrate the Albany and Regional Volunteer Service’s 20th anniversary.

Stuart McGuckin

Community supportPremiumCoffee campaign raises enough to support 17 days of ACH care

A number of volunteers at WA’s only community-run hospice took some time out on Tuesday to have a cuppa as staff from the Albany Community Hospice said thank you.

Stuart McGuckin

Chipping inPremiumThe 300th export ship departs Albany to mark ABP milestone

Australian Bluegum Plantations marked a milestone last week when it loaded its 300th woodchip vessel for export from its Albany Woodchip Terminal.

Stuart McGuckin

Big change PremiumFormer reporter ready for frontline after police graduation

Time spent working closely with police during a stint as a reporter in Albany paved the way for Jessica Cuthbert to embark on a career in the blue uniform.

Cameron Newbold

RENAISSANCE MANPremiumWell-rounded Albany student recognised with WA accolade

North Albany Senior High School student Malcolm van Burgel has been recognised for brilliance across the board taking out this year’s Ampol Best All Rounder Award for WA.

Daniel Rooney

Dazzling light showPremiumSouthern Lights illuminate Albany sky for avid snappers

Keen photographers rushed to grab their cameras on Friday night as the Aurora Australis lit up the Albany skies and dazzled the community.

Georgia Campion

Vital SignsPremiumReport helps identify and fill in Albany data gaps

It took Albany Community Foundation a year to compile the data for its first Vital Signs report with the process shining a light on the challenge of finding localised data on key issues facing the community.

Stuart McGuckin

READING CORNERPaperbark Book Club end-of-year wrap

It was a cool Birak evening in Kinjarling/Albany when our Paperbark Book Club held the final session for 2023 

Billie-Jo Whitbread

Vital signsPremium‘Shared vision’ develops solutions to Albany housing crisis

We dive deeper into Albany Community Foundation’s Vital Signs report, speaking to experts on the frontline of Albany’s housing crisis to explore how a ‘shared vision’ can alleviate homelessness.

Stuart McGuckin

Country teams PremiumWA Country XI teams named for national cricket champs

The WA Country Cricket Board have announced their men’s and women’s teams to compete at the Australian Country Cricket Championships in New South Wales next month.

Cameron Newbold