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Polling dayPremiumGiz Watson: Greens ‘ready to negotiate’ with ALP

Australia last faced a hung Parliament in 2010, when Labor leader Julia Gillard secured the support of the Greens and three independents to form a minority government.

Liam Croy

Federal electionElection Q&A: The candidates for O’Connor make their case

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Sarah Makse

‘not good enough’PremiumTeen sentenced over graffiti vandalism

Appearing in Katanning’s Children’s Court on April 10, the teenager pleaded guilty to one count of stealing and two counts of defacing public property.

Sean Van Der Wielen

“terrible situation”PremiumKatanning dad sentenced for assaulting baby son

A 22 year old Katanning man has been sentenced after assaulting his son while he was participating in a sleeping trail at Perth Children’s Hospital last year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

International return PremiumHockeyroos end nine-month international hiatus

The Hockeyroos have ended a nine-month absence from the international playing field.

Cameron Newbold

Unbeaten team PremiumClinical first term continues Warriors unbeaten streak

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

Andrew Pritchard & Cameron Newbold

New venture Kojonup to host netball round on brand new courts

Netball was cancelled last week with a host of junior and senior teams unable to take to the court due to struggling numbers. 

Tina Briscoe

food and craftPremiumTambellup enjoys community market day

A community market was held at Tambellup Town Hall on Friday as part of this year’s Taste Great Southern.

Sean Van Der Wielen

serving storiesPremiumKatanning woman shares story at festival lunch

Katanning woman Wendy Hayward had her childhood stories turned into dishes at a Taste Great Southern event earlier this month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Lights, camera, SharronPremiumFamous Sharron highlights Katanning in new video

A new video highlighting Katanning’s cultural offerings launched online on Thursday, with a number of local faces being highlighted.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Eight Ball Great Southern Classic champions decided

Thirteen teams took part in the classic that began on Saturday while on Friday night the CBH Scotch doubles were contested.

Calvin Sims

Schools cup PremiumNarrogin and Katanning well represented in netball cup

Netball WA Great Southern hosted the annual event on May 5 as 10 schools from across the region hit the court.

Calvin Sims

Comeback win PremiumSecond-half blitz helps Bulldogs pinch win over Bombers

The Bulldogs failed to register a score for the entire first quarter but a gutsy eight-goal second half fired the visitors to an unlikely 29-point victory over the Bombers in Lake Grace. 

Calvin Sims

Project shortfallPremiumKatanning Country Club asks for $250,000 loan

Former club president and project manager David Spade presented at a council meeting on April 28 as part of the organisation’s push for the funding.

Sean Van Der Wielen

International return PremiumHockeyroos end nine-month international hiatus

Last year’s Olympic Games was the last time the Hockeyroos took to the pitch internationally.

Cameron Newbold

Opening WinPingelly Panthers enjoy first win of new A1 season

In an entertaining contest to start proceedings for the new season, the friendly rivals both fielded several new players in their line-ups.

Sheree Blechynden

Footy wrap PremiumFirst win of UGSFL season for Narrogin Hawks

The Hawks steamed home, snagging four of the last seven majors of the game, to secure an impressive 13.6 (84) to 12.9 (81) victory. 

Calvin Sims

Netball wrap Cardinals Force, Olympians big A-grade winners

There were less nerves and the gameplay went up a level with the juniors already focusing on set moves and encouraging each other as they get the ball down the court.

Tina Briscoe

Two straight PremiumEight goals from veteran forward sinks Cougars

Dionne Woods was the star up front while the midfield led by James Laurino and Tigers defensive pair Ryan Pontillo and Liam Hansen were all crucial in the 16.8 (104) to 8.7 (55) round two result. 

Andrew Pritchard

Honouring BrienPremiumSpecial golf day commemorates Katanning stalwart

Katanning’s golfing community came together on Saturday to play a tournament in memory of a long-time local resident.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Dash of colourPremiumMain street going to pot in a good way

Giant planter pots on Katanning’s main street make a striking contrast to grey pedestrian paths and black bitumen roads.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Cash splashPremiumKojonup winter carnival gets election funding boost

The Federal Government has committed $10,000 to a Kojonup sports carnival set to be held on the same day voters go to the polls.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Visitor recognitionPremiumBig accolade for tiny town

The Great Southern town is vying for the GWN7 Tiny Tourism Town Award against Coolgardie in the Goldfields and Denham in the Gascoyne region.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Huge BagStar forward Lewis Davis boots 17 goals for Gnowangerup

Davis booted 11 goals against Boxwood Hill last week and the 23-year old has now kicked 31 goals in just three rounds for the reigning premiers. 

Calvin Sims