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Major crash detectives are seeking help from the public after a fatal crash in the Wheatbelt.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver killed in horror rollover in Wheatbelt

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash in Newdegate this morning.

Hannah Cross

The Bombers celebrate their reserves win in Gnowangerup.

Premiership winsPremiumLake Grace-Pingrup reserves snatch flag in grand final upset

Lake Grace-Pingrup’s reserves team staged a grand final upset in the Ongerup Football Association, beating Gnowangerup on their home turf on September 6 by 18 points. 

Jacki Elezovich

Wagin celebrate their 2025 reserves premiership.

Flag win PremiumDetermined Dogs claim reserves grand final victory

A powerful seven-goal second half lifted Wagin to deserved premiership success in the Upper Great Southern Football League reserves competition, beating Williams by 28 points in Sunday’s grand final.

Hannah Whitehead

Kylie and Kaylee Webber.

grand finalsPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds flock to Ongerup sport grand final day

Supporters of clubs from all corners of Ongerup sport competitions gathered at the Gnowangerup Sporting Complex on Saturday to cheer on their teams in netball, hockey and football grand finals. 

Jacki Elezovich

Katanning Wanderers celebrate their thirds premiership on home turf.

THIRDS THRILLERPremiumWanderers last-minute goal secures colts premiership glory

Katanning Wanderers got their grand final revenge in the Upper Great Southern Football League colts competition, with a goal in the final minute securing a famous flag triumph over Narrogin on Sunday. 

Hannah Whitehead

Wagin’s premiership team in the fourths competition.

Dogs delight PremiumFlag success for hungry Bulldogs in UGSFL fourths decider

Wagin have capped an outstanding finish to the Upper Great Southern Football League fourths competition, rising to premiership glory over Wickepin in Katanning on Sunday.

Hannah Whitehead

Kristy D'Aprile is fighting for her council seat in the election on October 18.

Shire votePremiumSix-way battle looms for Shire of Katanning council seats

Current shire president Kristy D’Aprile will fight for her seat against five other candidates in the Shire of Katanning’s council elections.

Claire Middleton

Wickepin celebrate their drought-breaking UGSFL premiership.

Flag at last PremiumFlag at last for Wickepin after UGSFL grand final glory

Wickepin ended years of grand final pain, as they broke through for a long-awaited Upper Great Southern Football League premiership on Sunday.

Hannah Whitehead and Cameron Newbold

Gnowangerup SES set up at the Stirling Ranges National Park to rescue a man in his 50s from Ellen Peak.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumHikers rescued from Ellen Peak after being stuck overnight

A hiking group have been rescued from Stirling Range National Park after spending the night in freezing conditions, with one of their party injured and unable to walk out. 

Hannah Whitehead and Jacki Elezovich

Hayley Hill, Katie Ramsay, Cassidy Ramsay, 1, and Amelia Forrester cheer on Wickepin on grand final day.

FOOTY FANATICSPremiumIN PICTURES: UGSFL grand finals attract hundreds of fans

Hundreds of spirited football fans rugged up in their team colours and braved the rain to cheer on their teams at the Upper Great Southern Football League 2025 grand final in Katanning on Sunday.

Hannah Whitehead

Palmerston Katanning staff.

New office PremiumBig boost for those in need as new Palmerston office opens

The official opening of Palmerston’s Katanning office will provide accessible and fundamental services for residents struggling with substance abuse, violence, homelessness and mental health issues. 

Hannah Whitehead

Boxwood Hill captain Hayden Richter was awarded the 2025 Ganzer Medal on August 17.

Medal honour PremiumBombers skipper honoured to finally win Les Ganzer Medal

After years of coming close to the honour, Boxwood Hill’s Hayden Richter has finally broken through to claim his first Les Ganzer Medal as the Ongerup Football Association’s best and fairest player. 

Melissa Sheil

Pioneer Health nurse manager Rianan Simpson and Palmerston comorbidity case worker Ian Magor with Pioneer Health nurses Stef Fialkowski, Bianca McAuliffe, and Lyn Silver.

helping handStreet outreach car on the road to close primary care gap

A new outreach program is all set to hit the streets of Great Southern towns, aiming to remove barriers to health care and harm reduction services for those who are homeless in the region. 

Jacki Elezovich

Gnowangerup celebrate their league premiership at their home ground.

OFA grand final PremiumBulldogs back on top with tight OFA grand final victory

Gnowangerup hung on to claim the Ongerup Football Association league premiership in a home-ground thriller on Saturday, fighting off Jerramungup to win their fourth flag in six years. 

Jacki Elezovich

Liam Baker won the John Worsfold Medal.

AFLVideoHow one-win season opened Baker’s eyes to the ‘little wins’

Liam Baker says he never understood why football clubs spoke of ‘little wins’ but after a tough first season at West Coast he now knows their importance.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Baker has won this year’s Worsfold Medal.

AFLCommentsBaker’s slice of Eagles history with Worsfold Medal win

Liam Baker has become the first man in the AFL era to win West Coast’s best and fairest in his maiden campaign at the club.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nat Fyfe salutes the Freo crowd for the final time as a player.

AFLVideoCommentsHeartbroken but content: Fyfe reflects as superb career ends

Nat Fyfe admitted he felt numb as he watched his career ended at the hands of David Swallow’s dramatic late point, but said he will retire knowing he gave absolutely everything in pursuit of a premiership.

Ben Smith

Liam Baker is the favourite to win the John Worsfold Medal.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBaker’s delight! Recruit favourite to win Worsfold Medal

Liam Baker is set to repay the faith of West Coast after they paid a high price to bring him home by winning his maiden John Worsfold Medal in his first season at the club.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jerramungup's Tate Barrett and Gnowangerup's Timm House will be key figures in the grand final.

Grand final PremiumEagles aiming to tame Bulldogs and end a decade of drought

Jerramungup and Gnowangerup will face off in Saturday’s Ongerup Football Association grand final with the weight of history on their minds.

Claire Middleton

MAIN: Tavern owner Stephen Jefferies. INSET: The Woodanilling Tavern when it was operating as a pub.

Bar fightPremiumTavern owner to fight on after council refuses change of use

The owner of the Woodanilling Tavern is going to the State Administrative Tribunal in a bid to overturn the shire’s decision to refuse his application to turn the pub into a home.

Claire Middleton

Millions of paper patient records have been digitised.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumMedical records go digital in WA move to ‘modern’ healthcare

Millions of patient documents are just a tap away for about 27,000 medical staff with the roll-out of two major initiatives at WA Health now complete. 

Hannah Cross

A1 premiers Allstars 1.

title defenceReigning A1 premiers Allstars defend KNA title

Katanning Netball Association grand final day had everyone on their toes and voices loud on Saturday as juniors and seniors took to the courts for their final showdown. 

Tina Briscoe

Railways' Hayden Parker on his way to 12 majors for the day. The qualifying final at Keep The Sheep Stadium saw a one sided affair Where the Tigers defeated the Bulls by 65 points.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: Albany gun on his way to the ton

A country footballer in Albany is on the cusp of kicking 100 goals this season after booting 12 in a final and beating a former Fremantle player to the league’s goalkicking award.

Jackson Barrett

Wickepin’s Kailen Leahy kicks.

Finals feverPremiumMinor premiers Warriors outstanding win to reach grand final

After losing the premiership to Boddington last year, Wickepin exacted revenge at Stubbs Park in Dumbleyung on Sunday by knocking the reigning premiers out of flag contention in this year’s UGSFL. 

Hannah Whitehead