Narrogin Observer

hoops for healthYouth Focus shooting hoops for mental health

Youth Focus held a Hoops for Mental Health event on National Mental Health Day, spreading a wider message of mental wellbeing and displaying the services they provide to the Narrogin community.

Emma Taylor

Stargazers DelightNarrogin’s night skies on the Astrotourism map

The starry sky that stretches over the Wheatbelt each night could become a tourism drawcard for the area, with the Shire of Narrogin announcing a bid to put Narrogin on the map as an Astrotourism Town

Emma Taylor

UPPERS MOVELake Grace are up for the Uppers test

Lake Grace Cricket Club have made the bold move to join the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association after the four-team Lakes Cricket Association folded.

Taj Stubber

Grand stageLiam Baker eyes second flag to cap challenging year

After a season rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and personal tragedy, Pingaring’s Liam Baker is one step away from adding another premiership to his already remarkable career

Taj Stubber & Cameron Newbold

Road deathsTwo people killed in tragic week in Great Southern

Great Southern police have warned of a spike in traffic on regional roads after a tragic week in their district

Cameron Newbold

Containers for ChangeMake bucks at Narrogin’s Containers For Change depot

“We just want to remind the public that they can come to 21 Graham Road, bring all the eligible drink containers they want, and and receive 10¢ back for each item,” said Kevin Timms.

Emma Taylor

SEASON PREVIEWTowns aim high for new UGSCA season

Towns Cricket Club will be looking to return to the top of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association this season, which will swing into action this Sunday.

Taj Stubber

KindiLink OpeningNarrogin’s new KindiLink building a crowd-pleaser

Narrogin’s new KindiLink building was officially opened at the Narrogin Primary School last Friday, with the children cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

Emma Taylor

Fatal crashOne person dead after crash on Albany Highway

It is understood a vehicle rolled and struck trees at the intersection of Westmere Road about 10.30am.

Emma Taylor

AFL finalsBaker hits straps at the right time

Pingaring’s rising star Liam Baker and his Richmond teammates will attempt to reach a third AFL grand final in four years when they tackle Port Adelaide in tomorrow night’s preliminary final

Cameron Newbold

Jet Boats ReturnSprint event to make a splash in Narrogin

Narrogin’s Archibald Park will be transformed into a jet-sprinting playground this weekend when the jet boat competition returns to town after 17 years.

Emma Taylor

NARROGIN RACINGClub ready to bounce back with big season

Narrogin Racing has begun its new season, holding two harness meetings already in the last five weeks to kickstart a bumper 2020-2021 calendar.

Taj Stubber

Burnout CompKukerin fires up for biggest annual burnout comp

The annual Kukerin Creek Bed and Burnout Competition brought smoke, rubber and huge crowds from all over the State to Nenke Park during the September long weekend.

Emma Taylor

Djuki MalaDjuki Mala’s moves dazzle crowd at Narrogin Town Hall

Dance show Djuki Mala hit Narrogin Town Hall last Thursday in an eruption of lights, music and interpretive dance, juxtaposing traditional dance with contemporary Yolngu culture.

Emma Taylor

Players NeededTowns Cricket Club on the hunt for more members

Towns Cricket Club has made a plea for more players, with registration numbers in a steady decline.

Emma Taylor

FLYING HIGHDream come true for Katanning’s Norrish

Katanning’s Julie-Anne Norrish will get the chance to fulfil a childhood dream after being selected by the West Coast Eagles women’s team.

Taj Stubber

Dam TrialKukerin to take part in ‘world first’ dam cover trial

Two drought-stricken WA farming communities will host a pilot project touted as a world first that could reduce evaporation from dams by 70 per cent.

EXCLUSIVE Shannon Verhagen

The long runVeterans shearers tell of life on the boards

Being a shearer means long hours and physically taxing work, and while they still want to be in the job, they are also doing it because their industry needs them.

Emma Taylor

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How shearing helped Don Spiers through dark days

Speaking exclusively in a shearing shed near Narrogin, Don Spiers opened up about the solace and support the shed and his colleagues gave him after the heartbreaking disappearance of daughter Sarah.

Emma Taylor

Christmas spreeEx-farmer avoids jail after Christmas crime spree

With his head bowed and sunglasses on, the former Pingaring farmer walked out of court then sprinted across Hay Street to avoid media questions.

Cally Dupe

Hyden FestivalWaves of joy at Hyden’s sell-out Weekender festival

Hyden hosted some 800 music and film fanatics at the annual Wave Rock Weekender festival on the long weekend.

Neelam Dajee

Volunteer HonouredWagin footy club’s Brian Roderick honoured for service

Brian Roderick was recognised for his many years of service to the Wagin Football Club at the Sandover Medal presentation in Perth last Tuesday.

Emma Taylor

Reward for RecyclingContainers for Change turns rubbish into cash

Container deposit scheme Containers For Change is up and running, offering monetary incentives for the recycling of drink containers brought to a local refund point.

Emma Taylor