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Fourth generationPremiumAFLW dream for Narrogin footballer Matilda Dyke

WA footballer Matilda Dyke became the fourth generation in her family to represent her State after playing for the WA Under-19 AFLW team earlier this year

Taj Stubber

Country champsPremiumThrilling finish nets division 2 grand final glory

Upper Great Southern Hockey Association failed to make the division 1 grand final at the CBH group men’s country championships in Perth but they did emerge with plenty of silverware

Cameron Newbold

Pro visitProfessional tennis player returns to her Uppers region

Aspiring tennis players in the Upper Great Southern region will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with former world no.52 doubles player and Williams-raised Jess Moore this Sunday

Taj Stubber

First lossPremiumWanderers suffer first loss of 2021 season

Reigning premiers Williams handed Katanning their first loss of the 2021 Upper Great Southern Football League season on Sunday

Taj Stubber

Coin frightPremiumMum’s actions on the money

“I’ve swallowed a coin.”

Campbell Williamson

Goal kickerPremiumFooty great spruiks value of education

Footballing great Bill Dempsey has shared his wisdom with some lucky students in Narrogin during a short tour of the region that coincided with National Reconciliation Week.

Campbell Williamson

Still beatingPremiumCommunity works hard to keep its heart strong

Hosting hundreds of dances, balls, concerts and dinners over a journey that has spanned three centuries, it is perhaps an impossible task to draw one thread from the long history of Arthur River Hall.

Campbell Williamson

Bold ideasContest sculpts a new vision

With a combined prize pool of more than $33,000, the Boddington Sculpture Competition is a key part of a vision to make Boddington the sculpture capital of WA.

Campbell Williamson

Good vibesSong and stories coming to Narrogin

Singer-songwriter Sue Bluck is coming to Narrogin to put on an uplifting performance to bring back some fun after a stressful year.

Campbell Williamson

Going the distanceWeek was ‘more than a word’ for many people

Asking people to translate good intentions into action, the theme for 2021’s Reconciliation Week was “more than a word”.

Campbell Williamson

Special fixtureFooty stars square off for important cause

Two former AFL greats will face-off this month in one of the most anticipated WA Country Football League matches of 2021 — all under the umbrella of regional men’s health

SHANNON VERHAGEN

New top copNew top cop takes the reins at Wagin station

Experienced regional police officer Sergeant Simon Bickers is relishing the challenge of being the new top cop in Wagin

Cameron Newbold

Five straightPremiumWanderers win top of the table clash

Katanning Wanderers are the only unbeaten team in the Upper Great Southern Football League after a comprehensive 44-point win over Brookton-Pingelly in the top of the table clash on Sunday

Tom Shanahan & Andrew Pritchard

HOCKEY WRAPClose finish for many in round five

There were plenty of close results in round five of the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association junior competition last week

FIRST VICTORYPremiumBulldogs claim maiden scalp of season

Wagin recorded their first victory of the 2021 Upper Great Southern Football League season with a terrific come-from-behind triumph against Wickepin on Sunday

Taj Stubber

TIGHT COMPETITIONFlames and Wagin at the top

A young Cuballing team took on last year’s premiers Pingelly 1 in a highly anticipated Narrogin and Districts Netball Association A1 match in round five on Saturday

DREAM DEBUTPremiumWinning debut for Salmeri

Boddington’s Jarrod Salmeri enjoyed a dream debut for South Fremantle’s league team as the Bulldogs finished commanding 66-point winners on Saturday in round eight of the WAFL

Taj Stubber

Eyes peeled‘Be on the lookout’ for numbats near you

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is urging the public to “be on the lookout” for numbats around the Boddington area after a confirmed sighting in March.

Campbell Williamson

Get your LARP onPremiumChance to escape in to LARP’s wild world

Live action role playing is a global phenomenon with events held in far-flung corners of the globe, from Germany to Russia — and now even Boddington.

Campbell Williamson

Gearing upPremiumAmira finds a way to race

At 16 years and two months, Amira Schmid is determined to overcome age and injury this month to become the youngest quad biker to compete in the gruelling Finke Desert Race.

Campbell Williamson

Not happeningPremiumCouncil closes door on giant roo sculpture

There will be no giant kangaroo built in Boddington in the foreseeable future with the Shire citing public safety as one of its main objections to the idea.

Campbell Williamson

Rewarding workCharity shop raises $375k

The not-for-profit first started in Narembeen in 2014, running from one of the rooms at the Church of Christ, where they provided affordable clothing and generous donations.

Campbell Williamson

Twice the funPremiumBack from brink for town hall Mark II

Disagreement, depression and a hall pushed to the brink of collapse — Dumbleyung’s two town halls have faced plenty over 111 years.

Campbell Williamson

Serious crashFour people seriously injured in Williams crash

A 44-year-old male and 42-year-old female had to be extricated from their vehicle and then airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries after their car hit a tree near Williams

Cameron Newbold