Great Southern

Lest we forgetNew dawn as ANZAC day services return to Katanning

Dawn service gatherings will return throughout the Great Southern to pay respect to those who have served both past and present for Australia and New Zealand.

Tom Shanahan

hope for growersSeeding season off to an excellent start

Farmers throughout the Great Southern are making the most of the ‘excellent’ early season conditions as seeding begins around the region.

Tom Shanahan

old schoolSkaters hit the park for youth week

Katanning Skate Park was buzzing with young skaters and scooter-riders as result of a shire organised event to bring the community together for youth week.

Tom Shanahan

resident outrageBush-bashing ‘hoons’ leave long-lasting damage to lake

A group of drivers who ripped their way across Wagin Lake have residents concerned of long lasting damage to the “fragile ecosystem” after one of the vehicles got bogged in the middle of the reserve.

Tom Shanahan

Closing the GapIndigenous healthcare boost in Katanning and Narrogin

Two new Aboriginal health and wellbeing clinics are set to establish themselves in Katanning and Narrogin to help provide more culturally appropriate healthcare to local Indigenous communities.

Tom Shanahan

SUPER ROUNDKids impress at headspace Super Round

The Great Southern Football League headspace Super Round was well supported by players and spectators at Centennial Stadium on Sunday.

Taj Stubber

Uphill ridePedalling towards net-zero

The Shire of Denmark is now pedalling for the planet after buying a new e-bike for use by staff.

Campbell Williamson

Stirling challengeSix peaks in one day for charity

Albany-raised personal trainer Nat Bakker will embark on a gruelling 100km ultra-trail run in the Stirling Range National Park on Sunday to raise money for charity

Cameron Newbold

ALBANY QUINELLASizzling finish to snatch Sires

Promising two-year-old filly Hoi An delivered Albany trainer Roy Rogers his second Group 3 victory this season after claiming the $200,000 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday

Taj Stubber

THRILLING COUNTDougy cream of the crop

Royals midfielder Kylie Douglas capped a superb season by winning her first Great Southern Football League women’s fairest and best award

Taj Stubber

TENNIS LEAGUELeague champions crowned

The sixth and final leg of the Albany and Districts Tennis League wrapped up with strong competitor numbers and featured a teams event at Lawley Park Tennis Club on Sunday

Taj Stubber

Smashing spreeBored kids guilty of smashing up school

Two Albany juveniles who went on a school-holiday vandalism spree have pleaded guilty to causing $15,000 worth of damage to Flinders Park Primary School.

Kellie Balaam

PRELIMINARY FINALSBattle of big cats in decider

Royals secured their spot in the 2021 Great Southern Football League women’s grand final after a hard fought victory over Denmark-Walpole in the preliminary final at Centennial Stadium on Friday night

Taj Stubber

Winning trebleAlbany trainer Roy Rogers surges further ahead

A treble at Percy Spencer Racecourse has pushed Roy Rogers further clear in the Great Southern Trainers’ premiership

Cameron Newbold

Rental crisisPets surrendered as rental crisis peaks

Albany pet owners are giving up their pets in a desperate bid to secure homes, with a local volunteer animal rescue service reporting a rise in surrenders this month as WA’s rental crisis continues.

Sarah Makse

Roller discoIN PICTURES: Roller derby’s last lap of The Track

Skaters of all ages took their final lap around The Track on Sunday as the Albany Roller Derby League bid farewell to its home of more than three years.

Sarah Makse

Hemp pioneersBig fizz over first hemp-based seltzers

The next generation of a family that took Australian sandalwood oil global have unveiled the country’s first industrial hemp-based alcoholic seltzers.

Sarah Makse

Championship finalsLower Great Southern Bowling League finals delayed

The finals of the Lower Great Southern Bowling League men’s championship singles and fours will be played next month after rain forced an early end to proceedings at Emu Point Sporting Club on Sunday

Cameron Newbold

Strong displayCrafty Cridge all class in division 3

Division 3 skipper Rob Cridge leaves his wheelchair on the pontoon and becomes the master on the water each Saturday afternoon as he prepares to match race with Mark Paynter

Des Beeck

Shed talkShear hard work goes on display for all

It was once said Australia rode on the sheep’s back — but no one ever said shearing was easy.

Campbell Williamson

Buzz cutShed load of great images

Shearing has profoundly shaped Australia, but how much do you know about the shearers that make up today’s industry?

Campbell Williamson

Shutting-up shopWhat’s in store for Narrogin Target

Wesfarmers’ decision to close the Target Country in Narrogin was a blow to the community. Now, questions linger as to who replaces it.

Campbell Williamson

Going greenDenmark council stands up for the trees

The Shire of Denmark will protect native bushland by supporting the WA Forest Alliance.

Campbell Williamson

Behind barsJail for tap-and-go blitz across the region

A “prolific” shoplifter who went on a tap-and-go spending spree in Wagin, Narrogin and Pingelly has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars and ordered to pay more than $2500.

Sarah Makse