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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

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

Lions roar Newdegate upset Lake Grace-Pingrup on big occassion

Arron Russell was the star for Newdegate, booting six of their eight goals as they overran Lake Grace-Pingrup .

Cameron Newbold

Migration proposalPremiumKatanning to support skills shortage solution

The Shire of Katanning has agreed to support a region-wide proposal to increase the number of overseas workers in the Great Southern.

Sean Van Der Wielen & Stuart McGuckin

tick of approvalPremiumCountry club loan gets green light

The Katanning Country Club has been successful in their request for a $250,000 loan from the Shire of Katanning to complete their redevelopment project.

Sean Van Der Wielen

State defeat PremiumWA Country fall short despite final term fightback

A determined WA side fought back strongly in the final term but ultimately ran out of time, kicking four goals to one to win the quarter but going down by 27 points.

Cameron Newbold

New contractBaker commits to Tigers despite WA interest

The hard-nosed Pingaring-raised star put pen to paper last week, inking a two-year contract that will see him remain at Punt Road until the end of 2024.

Calvin Sims

UGSFL wrap Top four decided after Cougars’ impressive win

Wrap of all the action from round 12 of the Upper Great Southern Football League competition.

Cameron Newbold & Andrew Pritchard

Netball CarnivalPremiumKatanning’s open team claim regional title

The annual event involved an amazing three-day tournament with teams from all over the Great Southern including Narrogin, Esperance, Denmark, Katanning, Kojonup, Ongerup, Narrikup and Albany.

Tina Briscoe

celebrating culturePremiumKPS commemorates NAIDOC Week

Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students took part in Katanning Primary School’s NAIDOC commemorations last month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Tickets, May I?PremiumMystery comedy set to hit Katanning Town Hall

Katanning Town Hall will host the Katanning Dramatic Society for a mystery comedy theatre production starting on Friday.

Sean Van Der Wielen

SPECIAL VISITPremiumWagin to host 2022 Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup will come to Wagin this month as part of a regional tour before the big race.

Sean Van Der Wielen

weather warningPremiumWild winds topple sign in Katanning

The sign outside Katanning’s Chicken Treat store has been toppled during Wednesday’s winter storms, as the town recorded wind gusts of nearly 100km/h.

Sean Van Der Wielen