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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

New wheelsPremiumTruck reinforcements for Wandering fire brigade

Wandering Town Brigade captain Shaun Brand says new trucks will be a “massive asset”.

Bob Garnant and Isabel Vieira

MilestonePremiumDorcas Op Shop celebrates donation milestone

The money was raised across seven years and was donated to local, national and international charities, community groups and organisations.  

Isabel Vieira

Expansion planCall to block South32’s Worsley expansion

Most of the land cleared would be used to tap new ore in Worsley’s mining development envelope of 27,800ha at Boddington.

Sean Smith and Isabel Vieira

Tiny townPremiumModel replica of Narrogin on track

The highlight of the model will be the railway precinct, which will feature moving trains and working lights.

Isabel Vieira

Hockey ChampsUpper Great Southern miss out on division one decider

Wrap of the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association teams at men’s country championships.

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

Wheatbelt to West Hollywood PremiumHighbury’s Shelly Q stars in international feature film

Quartermaine is currently based in West Hollywood where she is focusing on exploring other creative outlets such as writing while also travelling. 

Isabel Vieira

number 17 PremiumAFL star Josh Kennedy visits southern Wheatbelt

Josh Kennedy answered questions and signed autographs before travelling to Narrogin Senior High School for its Q&A session.  

Isabel Vieira

murals for NarroginPremiumFour new murals set for Narrogin

Artist Georgina Patterson will paint a native flora and fauna-themed mural on the Gnarojin Park irrigation tank.

Isabel Vieira

Narrogin’s oldest building PremiumConservation work starts at Narrogin’s Old Courthouse Museum

The Old Courthouse Museum was built in 1894 as the first government school in Narrogin, according to the shire.

Isabel Vieira

Australian stories PremiumStardust + The Mission coming to Williams Memorial Hall

The double-bill tells ancestral stories from both the performers’ families while exploring the greater themes of Australian history and culture. 

Isabel Vieira

funds for cancer PremiumNarrogin high school raises funds for Cancer Council WA

NSHS principal Sandii Stankovic said the students and teachers opened the café last month to raise funds for people impacted by cancer.

Isabel Vieira

Hockey champsUGSHA division one team finished third overall

The UGSHA had teams in division one, division two, division four and masters division one.

Calvin Sims

Colts carnival PremiumYoung Rams finish with two wins at colts carnival

The young Rams lost their opening match of the long-running carnival to Goldfields, who went on to reach the grand final, but they responded with two wins to claim fifth place overall.

Cameron Newbold

Colts carnival PremiumBallard and Hemley rewarded for a stellar carnival

The OFA had their most competitive outing in the opening clash of the long-running carnival against neighbouring rivals the Great Southern Storm.

Cameron Newbold

Shooting champsPerth shooter Brett Worner takes out top honours

The event was initially set to take place at the Geraldton Shooting Range, but due to COVID complications, it was moved to Narrogin.

Calvin Sims

Carnival victory PremiumYoung Storm power to Great Southern Colts Carnival title

The two unbeaten teams after the opening day, the Storm and Goldfields, met in the decider of the long-running carnival but it was the Storm who emerged victorious after a clinical final three quarters.

Cameron Newbold

car vs motorcycle PremiumMan, 28, fighting for life after Narrogin crash

The 28-year-old man was take to Narrogin Hospital before the RAC rescue helicopter airlifted him to Royal Perth Hospital.

Isabel Vieira

car vs motorcycle PremiumMan to be airlifted to Perth after Narrogin crash

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Lock street and Floyed street about 2.50pm.

Isabel Vieira

new growth PremiumNew businesses sign of growth for Narrogin CBD

NCC chief executive Kerry Bryant encouraged residents to support CBD businesses by shopping locally.

Isabel Vieira

where’s my water PremiumResidents call for Narrogin water pipe network fix

More than 400m of pipe will be replaced along Barron street in mid-late 2022 to help “improve the reliability of water supply”, according to the Water Corporation.

Isabel Vieira

UGSFL wrap PremiumWoods boots another bag of eight as Katanning win again

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

Andrew Pritchard & Cameron Newbold