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community spiritPremiumKatanning rallies around Corey Bolt after shock diagnosis

More than $7500 has been raised for the family of Corey Bolt after his unexpected health scare late last month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Country champs PremiumOngerup chase division two country champs glory

Ongerup fell short of reaching the division two grand final back in 2019, missing out by percentage, and coach Chris Walker says that result is driving his side to perform better this year.

Cameron Newbold

Country champsPremiumStrong Uppers team ready to defend division one title

Uppers enter the carnival as the defending champions following their 21-point grand final win over Goldfields at Revo Fitness Stadium in Claremont – the 13th time they have won the prestigious crown.

Cameron Newbold

Netball wrap PremiumWalking Netball draws strong support in Katanning

Netball WA Great Southern development co-ordinator and local resident Gail Butterworth came to the session to offer her knowledge on Walking Netball that has taken off around Australia in recent years.

Tina Briscoe

Footy wrapKatanning hold firm to record their seventh win of the year

The Katanning Wanderers have notched a fifth straight win in the Upper Great Southern Football League.

Calvin Sims

Crunching numbersPremiumCensus reveals changing face of Great Southern

Results from last year’s census have been revealed, showing how the Great Southern has changed since 2016.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Splash of colourPremiumGreen thumbs out at Katanning’s Piesse Park

Dozens of succulents have been planted behind the Piesse Park housing estate, with the hope they will serve a dual purpose.

Sean Van Der Wielen

burying historyPremiumKojonup time capsule back underground

The capsule was buried in the Rose Maze at The Kodja Place.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Win-winReport shows bush foods boost soil health

A new report has found growing edible saline bush foods in salt-impacted soils can help to restore soil carbon and reduce levels of salinity.

Sean Van Der Wielen

World Cup Squibb part of Hockeyroos winning start to World Cup

Tambellup’s Penny Squibb was one of 12 players making their World Cup debut in the fixture and the young Hockeyroos had to absorb plenty of early pressure and a host of penalty corners from Japan.

Cameron Newbold

Dominant display Bulldogs flex their muscles in top of the table clash

The Bulldogs were relentless after half time as they kicked 11 goals and conceded just three on their way to an eighth straight victory in the 2022 competition.

Cameron Newbold

Supporting familiesPremiumEaton childcare funds as WA faces critical staff shortages

A childcare centre in Eaton is among 14 from around the State to receive funding aimed at attracting and retaining staff in regional WA, as shortages grip the State.

Jacinta Cantatore

Hopes sinkPremiumDumbleyung swimming pool now ‘unserviceable’

Architects are drawing up options for a new six-lane, 25m long pool located slightly north of the existing pool.

Sean Van Der Wielen

night of glamourPremiumIN PICTURES: Katanning on show for 2022 Winter Sports Ball

About 130 people attended this year’s Katanning Winter Sports Ball on Saturday night at the Katanning Leisure Centre Shearing Shed.

Sean Van Der Wielen

World CupHockeyroos and Squibb ready for World Cup opener

The Hockeyroos squad flew to the Netherlands to prepare for the World Cup before travelling to Spain where they will play their three pool matches.

Calvin Sims

Footy wrap PremiumWarriors winning ways continue in UGSFL

Wrap of the round eight action in the Upper Great Southern Football League.

Cameron Newbold

Big winPremiumWanderers soar to fourth straight win of 2022

Led by a dominant 10-goal display from forward Callum Collard, the Tigers were far too strong at Quartermaine Oval to remain a game and significant percentage clear of their nearest rival in second place. 

Andrew Pritchard & Cameron Newbold

Junior carnivalPremiumRegion comes together to showcase young netballers

Kojonup hosted the event on their newly redeveloped courts, showcasing the new asset to the Great Southern region.

Tina Briscoe

Solid effortPremiumGnowangerup scores again in tourism awards

The accolades for Gnowangerup and its Horsepower Highway keep coming, with the town picking up silver in its category at this year’s GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Final servicePremiumNyabing church handed over to Shire

The church, originally known as All Saints Community Church, was completed in 1967 and held services for more than 50 years.

Sean Van Der Wielen

making progressPremiumKojonup prepared to go alone on communications tower

“The current situation is a significant risk and it needs to be resolved,” Shire of Kojonup chief executive Grant Thompson said.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Cruelty chargePremiumKatanning couple charged with animal cruelty

Two Katanning residents have been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly cutting off part of their dog’s tail for biting another animal.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Start your enginesPremiumNyabing revs up for drift and motorkhana

The cars varied along with the attendees, ranging from vintage modified muscle cars to 1990s sedans.

Sean Van Der Wielen

milestone achievementPremiumWoithe makes three in a row for Grey Wolf

Harrison Woithe has become the third Katanning Cub Scout in 12 months to obtain the peak Grey Wolf Award, and only the fourth in the club’s history

Sean Van Der Wielen