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Hannah is a reporter for the Narrogin Observer and Great Southern Herald. She graduated in 2023 from Deakin University, Victoria, where she grew up. She moved to WA in early 2024 for her first reporter role. As the only reporter based in the Upper Great Southern, she covers court, emergency, local government, sport, community and photography, living among the people she shares the stories of.

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Demi Dickson, the daughter of Kirby Dickson who owns the Donut Van, setting up shop at Lions Park in Williams.

LOCAL BUSINESSPremiumWilliams local traders face closure with incoming policy

Local food vans trading at Williams’ Lions Parks still face uncertainty a month after a fleet of concerned vendors fought a shire staff recommendation to cease operations at the popular area. 

Hannah Whitehead

Brett John Harris, 43, appeared in Katanning Magistrates Court where he was sentenced to five charges.

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Kojonup man who threatened shearers at home sentenced

A Kojonup man who threatened shearers with weapons during a violent dispute, repeatedly supplied his sister meth, and drove despite his licence being banned for life, has been sentenced in court.

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Craig Ashly Hart, 46, was sentenced for a host of charges in Katanning Magistrates Court.

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Katanning man jailed for several burglary and drug charges

A Katanning man described as being “very active in the burglary, drug trade” has been jailed for more than a year for relentless burglary, trespass and drug possession offences.

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A Katanning man who “had a tantrum” and smashed an ATM that was “making fun” of him after his card was declined has been fined.

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Man who smashed ATM after it ‘made fun’ of him convicted

A WA man who ‘had a tantrum’ and smashed a small-town ATM that was ‘making fun’ of him after his card was declined has been fined.

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Narrogin women’s football social league is the first female competition in the Upper Great Southern and Great Southern district.

Footy first PremiumNarrogin starts first women’s footy comp in region

Women in the Upper Great Southern and Wheatbelt are getting the chance to play football weekly, after a collaboration between three sporting groups has led to the introduction of a new competition.

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Paige-Vanessa Ellen Narkle, 21, appeared in Katanning Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to aggravated unlawful assault and common assault.

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No jail for woman who attacked pregnant friend at doctors

A Katanning woman who physically attacked her pregnant friend and dragged her out of a doctor’s surgery, supposedly in retaliation for ransacking her home, has avoided immediate jail time.

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The Narrogin RSL sub-branch organised the town’s Anzac Day service this year.

ANZAC DAYNarrogin RSL’s momentous Anzac service attracts large crowd

For the first time in seven years, the re-formed Narrogin RSL sub-branch led the Anzac Day service on Saturday, with the largest turnout in decades and representing all areas of service.

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Granite Rise Estate in the Shire of Corrigin has been sold out.

Regional land PremiumShire of Corrigin celebrates sold-out Granite Rise Estate

A Wheatbelt shire’s large residential investment nearly two decades ago has reaped its rewards, announcing a sold-out estate as demand for regional housing continues to soar.

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A woman in her 20s was airlifted by RAC rescue helicopter to Royal Perth Hospital for suspected hip injuries after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Albany Highway and Piesseville-Taronga Road in Williams.

CAR COLLISIONPremiumWoman airlifted to RPH after two-car collision on Anzac Day

A young woman was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital after a head-on two-vehicle collision on Albany Highway in Williams on Saturday morning.

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From Albany to Broome, small and large communities joined in quiet contemplation, appreciation and prayer for Australia’s sons and daughters who’ve died in wars .

Anzac DayCommentsThousands gather across WA to honour fallen Anzacs

From Albany to Broome, small and large communities joined in quiet contemplation, appreciation and prayer for Australia’s sons and daughters who’ve died in wars.

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The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Stirling recruits Patrick Toop, Liam Spencer, Finlay Brown, Xavier Kimber-Miyashita, Gus Coleman and Ethan Ketelhohn.

ANZAC 2026Navy joins community for Narrogin’s Anzac dawn service

Rising before the sun to salute past and present Anzacs, Narrogin Memorial Park was flooded with people on Saturday to see Royal Australian Navy personnel stand for their military comrades.

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Narrogin Hawks president Scott Glassby, captain Jordan Heil and coach Rhys Holmes ahead of the new season.

Season previewPremiumHungry Hawks out for grand final redemption in new campaign

Narrogin Hawks are confident they can again contend for a premiership in the Upper Great Southern Football League despite falling short at last year’s grand final, under the reins of new coach Rhys Holmes.

Hannah Whitehead