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Rick Goullet, Ben Lindsay and Ryan Boyd-Gluck battling away in the 150km race at Wild Gravel on Saturday.

Wild GravelPremiumElar Kalda pips wife for 150km Wild Gravel overall title

Wild Gravel came storming back to the Shire of Gnowangerup on Saturday as 550 participants battled the elements in cycling, running and walking events with the picturesque Stirling Range as a stunning backdrop.

Claire Middleton

Ally 3, baby Zoe, Jess and Lily Caldwell, 5.

It’s showtime PremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds brave cold weather for Katanning show

A little wind and a chilly forecast did not keep the crowds away with hundreds of people rugging up and heading to the Katanning Agricultural Show for a day of family fun on Saturday.

Amy Towers

Hopetoun is one of six Great Southern finalists in the WA Tidy Towns awards.

tidy townsGreat Southern towns make shortlist for Tidy Towns awards

Projects from six Great Southern areas have been named among the finalists in this year’s WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards, recognised for their dedication to keeping their towns looking their best.

Jacki Elezovich

Jordan Thomas Andrew Pearce, 43, did not apply for bail at his first court appearance in Albany.

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Katanning man makes first appearance on drug dealing charges

A Katanning man accused of dealing methamphetamine and was nabbed with allegedly stolen jewellery and more than $2200 in dodgy cash during a traffic stop, has appeared in court for the first time.

Jacki Elezovich

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Melissa Sheil

A 30-year-old woman has been jailed after she attempted to smuggled meth and heroin from Perth to Albany.

courtPremiumDrug mule’s plot to traffic meth to Albany foiled on highway

A woman who was stung by police in Kojonup while acting as a drug mule to traffic methamphetamine and heroin from Perth to Albany to wipe her own drug debt has learnt her fate in court.

Melissa Sheil

The 48-year-old chose a bizarre selection of items from the church to steal.

courtsPremiumBizarre church theft results in order for Katanning woman

A Katanning woman who twice broke into a church and stole a washing machine, cleaning products and food after the pastor told her she could use the showers in the facility has been sentenced in court.

Melissa Sheil

Narrogin's Tom Kilpatrick wins a clearance on grand final day.

Medal marvel PremiumClub best and fairest in premiership year for Kilpatrick

Midfield gun Tom Kilpatrick capped a maiden league premiership with Narrogin by winning a third Hardie Medal as the Hawks’ fairest and best player.

Cameron Newbold

The State Government’s Country PatHS service will be rolled out across the Great Southern from next month.

Country healthCountry PatHS will roll out across Great Southern next month

Great Southern patients will receive improved support when travelling to Perth for specialist healthcare, with a new expansion of a Country PatHS aimed at making medical journeys easier to navigate. 

Amy Towers

The Lower Great Southern Tennis Association is sending four boys teams and two girls teams to the D’Arcy Slater Cup and the Women in Tennis Foundation Cup in Bunbury from October 25-28.

TennisPremiumTitle defences on the line as LGSTA juniors head to Bunbury

Lower Great Southern Tennis Association teams will be out to defend two prestigious titles when they head to Bunbury this weekend for the D’Arcy Slater and the Women in Tennis Foundation Cups.

Claire Middleton

Crime Stoppers chief executive Vince Hughes with Det-Supt Peter Foley of the financial and cyber crime division.

money laundering Police: Be aware of money-laundering traps in Great Southern

WA police’s head of financial and cyber crime and the state’s Crimestoppers boss have joined forces to warn Great Southern residents  to be on the watch for money traps set by cyber scammers.

Melissa Sheil

Brett Dal Pozzo (1187) in the leading pack during the 150km ride last year. He is in the field for this year’s event on Saturday.

Wild ridesPremiumUltra world record at risk while Billeau defends 150km title

Wild Gravel is back, heading for the stunning landscape around Gnowangerup with a host of competitive and community events on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Eleanor Ditchburl, 4, and Hugo Ditchburl, 2, at last year’s event.

Country showCountry charm and family fun set for Katanning show day

Rides, live entertainment and traditional country show favourites will bring the community together when the annual Katanning Agricultural Show returns on Saturday.

Amy Towers

Some of the Towns players after their win over Cuballing.

Season opener PremiumGoode’s six-wicket haul the foundation as Towns clinch win

Towns stunned premiers Cuballing with a seven-wicket victory in Saturday’s opening round of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association’s A-grade that featured super efforts with both bat and ball.

Claire Middleton

Characters on stilts at the Kojonup Show on Saturday.

Kojonup showFireworks a highlight to cap off great day at Kojonup Show

The Kojonup Showgrounds were buzzing with activity on Saturday as families flocked to the annual Kojonup Show for a day packed with rides, entertainment and plenty of fun. 

Amy Towers

Broomehill’s Bryce Hinchcliffe took 4-3 off two overs against Katanning Wanderers.

Cricket wrap PremiumKatanning collapse leaves Hinchcliffe the star of the show

Defending premiers Broomehill got back to winning ways in the GSCA on Saturday but only courtesy of a momentous collapse by home side Katanning Wanderers who came to grief with victory in their sights.

Claire Middleton

The near-completed centre in May this year.

Lease appointedPremiumShire selects Growie WA to run Katanning childcare facility

The Shire of Katanning has announced that Growie WA has been selected as the preferred provider to lease and operate the new childcare facility at the Katanning Early Childhood Hub. 

Amy Towers

Sheridan’s Memorial Gardens are situated next to the Imperial Hotel on Great Southern Highway in Broomehill.

Beer garden planPremiumImperial Hotel owners look to transform memorial garden

A Great Southern pub’s proposal to transform a public park into a beer garden and community event space has been released, with a survey circulating to gauge community opinion.

Melissa Sheil

Gold star recipient Simon Blundell with Governor Chris Dawson and his wife Darrilyn.

Bravery awardPremiumPolice officer receives bravery medal for saving baby

A police officer has been awarded with a bravery medal for his heroic actions in saving a baby who was choking while on traffic duty in Lake Grace. 

Amy Towers

Chris Brooks receives a clasp for 20 years of service to the Katanning Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.

Service honour Katanning’s Chris Brooks awarded a 20-year clasp for service

After more than two decades serving the Katanning community as a firefighter, Katanning Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service captain Chris Brooks has been recognised with a 20-year clasp. 

Amy Towers

The Black Swan Theatre Company is seeking community members to be part of the chorus for its production of The Pool, which is coming to Wagin on December 5.

Making a splashThe Black Swan Theatre needs you as The Pool comes to Wagin

An unusual chance to be part of the chorus in a groundbreaking theatrical show is on offer with a strange caveat – you must be able to swim.

Claire Middleton

Katanning police located the woman on Tuesday afternoon.

missing person foundPremiumPolice locate 36-year-old woman who was missing since Monday

Katanning police have located a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since Monday. 

Amy Towers

Katanning police need information regarding two scrub fires on Katanning-Dumbleyung Road on Saturday.

Suspicious firesKatanning probe details on suspicious scrub fires near town

Katanning police are appealing to the public for information regarding two suspicious scrub fires in the Shire of Katanning on Saturday.

Amy Towers

Mary Nenke, well-known yabby farmer and founder of Farmer On Your Plate.

WA NewsPremium‘Yabby lady’ champions WA farmers through health battle

Mary Nenke knows the importance of bridging the city-country divide which is why she has made championing agriculture her mission for more than three decades.

Rourke Walsh