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Tragic weekendTwo dead in tragic weekend on Great Southern roads

Major Crash officers are investigating both crashes.

Liam Croy

Fatal crashPremiumMan, 49, killed in deadly weekend on Great Southern roads

It was the second fatal crash in the Great Southern in two days.

Liam Croy

Crash tragedyPremiumYoung woman killed in Great Southern rollover

Major Crash officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle before the crash.

Liam Croy

Cruel actPremiumPunished for ‘incomprehensible’ animal cruelty

A 47-year-old man has been convicted of animal cruelty in Katanning Magistrates Court due to his ill treatment of three elderly dogs.

Sean Van Der Wielen

SENIOR COUNTRY WEEKPremiumGreat Southern send two strong sides to senior country week

Great Southern will field a B-section side and their second XI will compete in E-section at the week-long tournament in Perth.

Taj Stubber

JUNIOR COUNTRY WEEKWinning start for Great Southern at junior country week

It was a positive start for GSCA as they finished 41-run winners over Eastern Goldfields Junior Cricket Association at Gwynne Park on Monday.

Taj Stubber

Derby loss West Coast Eagles fall short in derby as Smith shines

Belinda Smith is one of three Great Southern players who are on the Eagles’ AFLW list and the rebounding defender was among their best contributors in the season opener.

Cameron Newbold

Shake, rattle and rollArthur River earthquake rattles region

People from as far north as Perth and as far south as Kendenup reported feeling the earth move.

Liam Croy

Terrific tonPremiumRichardson belts blistering ton against Australs

Eighth straight win for Broomehill in Great Southern Cricket Association.

Taj Stubber

Skipping clear PremiumTurf victory for Tambellup in venture to Albany

The two grand finalists from last season took the opportunity to move their round 10 fixture to a turf wicket in Albany.

Taj Stubber

Fortunate lifeA Fortunate Life hits the stage in regional WA

The autobiography was published in 1981, just nine months before Albert Facey’s death, and recounts his experiences during the Gallipoli campaign of Wold War I and his return to civilian life after the war. 

Isabel Vieira

Animal crueltyParents key to stopping turtle turmoil

Several south western snake-necked turtles have been killed and left floating in Wetlands Park.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Stay AlertPremiumPolice warning after spate of burglaries

Katanning residents are being asked to take extra security precautions after a “significant increase” in burglaries reported since December 20.

Sean Van Der Wielen

black outCome forward if you have connection issues

The Shire of Dumbleyung is asking residents to come forward with examples of problems with the Telstra mobile network.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Crime spree PremiumSurge in burglaries in Great Southern over holiday period

In December there were 82 burglary offences reported in the Great Southern region and 32 of those happened in the Albany sub-district.

Cameron Newbold

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Tragic development as body found in Stirling Range search

Recovery operation underway to retrieve body near Mt Toolbrunup

Liam Croy

One step closerPremiumYouth precinct skates through first hurdle

Plans for a youth precinct in Kojonup have passed its first test after the council approved the facility’s concept plan.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Road tragediesOur region’s tragic 2021 road toll

Twenty-seven people lost their lives on roads in the Great Southern and Southern Wheatbelt last year, a jump of 20 per cent on the 2020 road toll.

Sean Van Der Wielen and Bethany Hiatt

Roll upCall to get Great Southern kids vaccinated

Five to 11-year-olds in the Great Southern are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Australian beautyOutback, bush and coast on show in Great Southern

“I hope visitors and locals take away a snapshot of an Australia they may not have expected or experienced.”

Kellie Balaam

Happy endingDogs reunited with owners after Stirling Range adventure

Despite being ‘exhausted’, Tibby and Scooter escaped unscathed from the ordeal and still ‘managed to sprint to dinner’. 

Kellie Balaam

Sheer gritRough start to the new year for Bluff Knoll hikers

The weekend’s rescues follow a flurry of similar incidents last year which prompted a plea from local police in May for hikers to know their limits.

Liam Croy

Wanted man Police plea for help to track down Aaron Maley Eades

The 36-year-old was last seen in the Katanning area wearing a red shirt and faded grey denim pants.

Cameron Newbold

Road dramaDriver injured in Great Southern truck rollover

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash near the intersection of Farrar Road about 9.15am.

Liam Croy