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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

keeping history aliveGrant to preserve Katanning’s history

The Katanning Historical Society has been awarded Lotterywest grant of more than $13,000 to help the group with its work.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Big milestones Solomon reaches special 300-game mark for Eagles

Solomon is a six-time premiership player with the Eagles in the Ongerup Football Association and ran out alongside Lester on the big day as they faced Newdegate at Jerramungup.

Cameron Newbold

Commonwealth Games Perfect start to Hockeyroos Commonwealth Games campaign

The Hockeyroos thumped Kenya 8-0 in their opening match of the tournament on Saturday and then backed that up with a 5-0 triumph over South Africa ahead of a showdown with fellow unbeaten team New Zealand.

Cameron Newbold

Medal push Hockeyroos chase more medal glory at Commonwealth Games

Tambellup hockey star Penny Squibb was part of the Australia’s bronze medal winning outfit in Spain this month and now the side have their sights set on a Commonwealth Games medal. 

Cameron Newbold

State team PremiumWA Country Football League name State team for SA clash

Ongerup Football Association and Upper Great Southern Football League with strong representation in WA Country Football League State team.

Cameron Newbold

Netball return Plenty of interest in junior competitions

A new junior round started last Saturday with enough players for a short round in two different age groups for term three. 

Tina Briscoe

Footy wrap PremiumKatanning Wanderers beat Boddington in thrilling final term

Wrap of all the action in round 11 of the Upper Great Southern Football League.

Andrew Pritchard & Calvin Sims

Project win$500,000 boost for Katanning childhood hub

Concept designs for the $7.2 million project were released in March, with the hub set to integrate three essential facilities on a vacant site opposite Katanning Primary School. 

Sean Van Der Wielen

Powering upStandalone solar system a first for Katanning energy plan

Katanning Energy has installed its first grid-independent solar system at Katanning Environmental’s Container Cash In facility on Dore Street

Sean Van Der Wielen

One downPremiumNo takers for vacant councillor role

Shire president Len Armsrong said he did not expect one vacant position to have a big impact on the operations of the council.

Sean Van Der Wielen

protecting agricultureCranbrook to curb plantations

The Shire of Cranbrook has voted to implement a policy designed to limit the extent of tree plantations in the council and protect land for agricultural use

Sean Van Der Wielen

final decisonPremiumCountry Club loan set for vote

The Shire of Katanning will vote on whether to approve the Katanning Country Club’s proposed $250,000 loan at its council meeting on Thursday.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Firefighting Awards PremiumWagin brigade finalists in State awards

The Wagin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised as a finalist in the WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards.

Cally Dupe

New challenge Assistant coach excited by Country Challenge on home turf

There will be five Lower Great Southern Hockey Association players in the State women’s outfit – which Parsons has twice represented as a player.

Cameron Newbold