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The Freedom Fairies with Kylo Scotland ‘Monkey Face’. The 122nd edition of the beloved Narrogin Agricultural Show went off without a hitch on October 17.

ag show Another successful year for beloved Narrogin Ag Show

The 122nd edition of the beloved Narrogin Agricultural Show went off without a hitch according to organisers, who said the sun shone bright on the thousands of show-goers at Clayton Oval on Saturday. 

Melissa Sheil

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

Corrigin Community Shed recycles pallets to build environmentally friendly coffins.

CoffinsPremiumRecycled coffins offer an environmental goodbye in Corrigin

Corrigin Community Shed have taken a slightly unexpected turn in their projects with members now crafting coffins from recycled materials to offer a more environmentally friendly farewell. 

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

Evie Cowcher with family and friends post-game.

Home comfort PremiumCowcher cheered from the rafters as Cats see off the Eagles

It was quite a homecoming for Geelong’s Evie Cowcher as a stand packed full of her family and friends from Boddington cheered her on as the Cats dispatched West Coast Eagles in the AFLW on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

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

Brenton Hayes, owner of WA's best regional liquor store Liquor Barons Narrogin.

best bottlePremiumNarrogin bottle shop named regional WA’s best

A family-owned Wheatbelt liquor store has been crowned the best in regional WA, having been awarded the prestigious title at the WA Loin Liquor Industry Awards earlier this month. 

Melissa Sheil

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 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

St John WA transported a man to Pingelly Hospital after a truck rollover on Friday morning.

Truck rolloverPremiumMan taken to hospital after truck rollover near Pingelly

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital and a road has been closed due to a truck roll over in East Pingelly on Friday morning. 

Amy Towers

Green Range-Ongerup Cricket Association's Ben Hislop in his side’s wheat-sheaf kit.

New venture PremiumGROCA pin their hopes on a harvest festival of one-day runs

If you can see sheaves of wheat blowing in the breeze and the sound of leather meeting willow, it’s Green Range-Ongerup in their fancy shirts having a crack in the GSCA’s 45-over competition.

Claire Middleton

Wickepin-Harrismith's Arron Quartermaine will play for Towns in the A-grade this season.

New season PremiumNew season in Upper Great Southern starts with one less team

The Upper Great Southern Cricket Association competition gets under way on Saturday with Cuballing starting the defence of their premiership by entertaining Towns.

Claire Middleton

Robin C., 2 and Lilo C., 4 enjoying last year’s show.

ag showOrganisers of Narrogin Agricultural Show ready for big day

The Narrogin Agricultural Show is back for another year of fun, frivolity and farm shows this Saturday, with organisers fully prepped for the huge day on the annual Wheatbelt calendar.

Melissa Sheil

Tourism Council of WA CEO Evan Hall says the impacts of the proposed cuts will be devastating on regional workforces.

workers outPremiumRegional workforce to dwindle over visa slash says peak body

Up to 1400 people may be removed from Katanning and Narrogin’s already slim workforce following the proposed cuts to second and third-year backpacker visas, according to the peak tourism body.

Melissa Sheil

A former education assistant at a Great Southern school has appeared in court.

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Great Southern education assistant denies child sex charges

A former education assistant at a Great Southern school has denied allegations she had sex with and indecently dealt with an underage child multiple times earlier this year.

Melissa Sheil

Graham Thompson along with other Boddington residents does not want the west wing of the school demolished.

Community consultationPremiumBoddington residents push to save the old school west wing

A piece of Boddington’s history is back on the chopping block, with residents rallying to save the Boddington Old School’s west wing from demolition for the second time in 24 years.

Amy Towers

Narrogin family da care educator Girlie Joy Vicedo receives a 2026 Excellence in Family Day Care Award.

Day care awardPremiumGirlie Joy Vicedo earns top gong in 2026 childcare awards

A love of helping children learn and grow has earned Narrogin family day care educator Girlie Joy Vicedo the 2026 Excellence in Family Day Care Award. 

Amy Towers

The area of the proposed land development for the integrated wind energy and battery energy storage system facility near Darkan.

Land developmentPremiumComments open for proposed Darkan BESS & wind farm facility

Plans for an integrated wind energy and battery energy storage system facility and associated infrastructure near Darkan are now open for public comment.

Amy Towers

Corrigin Hotel win the Traditional Country Pub category at the AHA hospitality awards. Hannah King, Rachelle Coppen, Scott Coppen, Josh Ludlow and Bima Pratama.

Hospitality AwardPremiumCorrigin Hotel wins traditional country pub at AHA awards

Good food, cold beers and a warm country welcome have paid off for the Corrigin Hotel after winning a major hospitality award on Monday night.

Amy Towers

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development cereal scientist Blakely Paynter and InterGrain senior oat breeder Allan Rattey.

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Alternative oats found to be more resilient than Bannister

Two lesser-used oat varieties that continue to grow in popularity among West Australian growers have been found to be more resilient than the commonly used Bannister variety at a Hillside trial.

Georgia Campion

The property at Mistletoe View in Crossman where the tiny house will be located.

Tiny housePremiumTiny house approved to boost Boddington tourism and activity

A tiny house on wheels has been approved for use as a hosted short-stay accommodation at Mistletoe View in Crossman, adding another option for visitors to the Boddington district. 

Amy Towers

The 2026 Kulin Bush Races was a big hit.

Cool in KulinPremiumNelson takes the Kulin Cup but the tin horses steal the show

More than 4000 people rocked up for the Kulin Bush Races weekend, piling into the Jilakin Rock grounds to watch the horses and take part in a wide range of activities for all the family.

Claire Middleton

Josh Tate was a beloved full-time father.

tributePremium‘Devoted father’ revealed as victim of horror Pingelly crash

A 34-year-old man killed in a car crash in Pingelly over the September long weekend has been remembered by his heartbroken family as a ‘devoted father’ with a ‘truly kind heart’

Melissa Sheil