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Mutual benefitsPremiumLearning across the generations in Katanning

Students from alternative education institution Alta-1’s Katanning campus are now regular attendees of the Katanning Men’s Shed, with benefits for both groups.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Migration agreementPremiumGreat Southern councils back DAMA application

“We’ve all discussed how important this would be for the region and we’d hate to see it knocked back,” Shire of Plantagenet chief executive Cameron Woods said.

Stuart McGuckin

see the resultsPremiumRegion’s wealthiest postcodes revealed

Data released by the Australian Taxation Office has revealed the richest and poorest postcodes in the Great Southern region.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Finals start PremiumCougars and Eagles face off in elimination final

The Upper Great Southern Football League finals start this weekend.

Cameron Newbold

Netball wrapOlympians and Allstars tune up for finals with big wins

Two dominant wins from last year’s grand final teams in the KNA A-grade competition.

Tina Briscoe

Footy wrap PremiumWanderers take winning form into finals

All the action from round 14 of the Upper Great Southern Football League season.

Andrew Pritchard & Cameron Newbold

coverage boostPremiumTelstra tower brings 5G coverage to Wagin

The new station is expected to help with additional mobile traffic demands from events such as Wagin Woolorama, according to Mr Brown.

Isabel Vieira

Netball cupPremiumRegion comes together for West Coast Fever Cup

A total of 32 teams from 16 schools across the region competed in the 29th instalment of the tournament on August 5, including the returning Kojonup District High School and Gnowangerup District High School.

Calvin Sims

green powerRenewable energy set for local schools

A number of local public schools will benefit from state government funding to install solar panels.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Breast healthFree mammogram screenings in Great Southern

Any woman aged 40 and over is eligible to receive a free screening mammogram, with those between the ages of 50 and 74 encouraged to book a screening.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Country ChallengePremiumIN PICTURES: Big crowd for Country Challenge finals

A big crowd gathered at Albany Hockey Stadium for the culmination of the week-long Hockey Australia Country Challenge on Saturday.

Stuart McGuckin

Big upset PremiumGnowangerup’s 21-game winning streak comes to an end

The Bulldogs were undefeated so far this season and had won their past 21 games in the OFA but the Bombers led at every change to record a confidence-boosting win over the top side. 

Calvin Sims

gold rushPremiumKatanning gold mine a step closer

The project is situated about 40km north-east of Katanning, with a mineral resource of 2.16Moz and a maiden ore reserve of 1.28Moz supporting a standalone operation.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Not good enoughPremiumKatanning mother pushes for child health inquiry

Ms Matthewson said she started the petition because wait times for childhood public health services impacted every WA family and were “rapidly getting worse, day by day”.

Sean Van Der Wielen

starry nightPremiumIN PICTURES: Red carpet rolled out for KSHS ball

Katanning Senior High School students enjoy their ball after a COVID-forced delay.

Sean Van Der Wielen

New leaderPremiumLizzie von Perger new Stirlings to Coast Farmers CEO

The new Stirlings to Coast Farmers CEO wants to think outside the box.

Stuart McGuckin

Recovery funding PremiumJerramungup and Ravensthorpe get flood recovery funding

Severe weather lashed WA’s south coast between April 11 to 14, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds across the region that impacted important road networks.

Stuart McGuckin

Games medal Squibb wins Commonwealth Games silver medal

A four-minute burst in the second quarter set up England for their first Commonwealth Games gold medal in women’s hockey, as the Hockeyroos failed to recover.

Cameron Newbold

Footy wrap PremiumWanderers secure finals double chance with win over Cats

All the action from round 13 of the Upper Great Southern Football League.

Andrew Pritchard and Cameron Newbold

Netball wrap Strong set of junior games in Katanning netball action

The Katanning Netball Association’s 2022 season is drawing to a close but spirits remain high.

Tina Briscoe

Helping handPremiumFee waiver to support struggling club

The Katanning Clay Target Club will have their rates waived this financial year as they seek to resolve issues with a State Government department.

Sean Van Der Wielen

information sessionPremiumKatanning foot-and-mouth forum

The forum will provide an update for the region’s livestock producers about FMD and the associated lumpy skin disease, as well as information on how to prepare and protect stock.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Dental developmentPremiumNew dental clinic proposed for Katanning

In his report to councillors, Shire town planner Joe Douglas said the existing building could not be used for consulting rooms under the site’s residential zoning.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Budget adoptedPremiumDumbleyung council approves 5 per cent rate hike

A rate rise in the Shire of Dumbleyung is expected to bring in another $102,000 for the council by the end of the financial year.

Sean Van Der Wielen