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  1. MARK OF THE YEARBolton screamer voted best mark

  2. WAFL FINALSFight on to face the Lions

  3. concerning figuresPremiumViolence rises despite reduction in crime in Katanning

  4. call for changeUN report’s drying warning for South West of WA

  5. welcome returnPremiumIN PICTURES: Concert in the Park returns to Katanning

eye to the futureNew infrastructure projects put Cranbrook on the map

The Shire of Cranbrook has capitalised on a million-dollar Federal funding injection with the opening of three new major infrastructure projects.

Tom Shanahan

CROQUETPremiumCentury-old club’s rise brings Statewide recognition

The Katanning Croquet Club has burst on to the competitive scene with a couple of impressive performances across the State after becoming an affiliated club for the first time earlier this year.

Tom Shanahan

upper house reformPremiumOne vote, one value reform rattles regional politics

Agricultural region leaders have railed against the McGowan Government’s one vote, one value Upper House overhaul, warning it will significantly reduce regional voices in Parliament.

Tom Shanahan, Josh Zimmerman & Peter Law

tributes flowFallen officers to be honoured on Remembrance Day

Gnowangerup Sergeant Randall Moulden will be among the fallen police officers honoured at a National Police Remembrance Day service near Katanning next week.

Tom Shanahan

WOMEN’S DECIDERPremiumSuccessive premierships for talented Redbacks

Strong final quarter helps North Albany edge clear of gallant Mt Barker in Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s A-grade grand final.

Taj Stubber

MEN’S DECIDERPremiumDominant Manypeaks the premiers again

An emphatic final-quarter performance guided Manypeaks to a strong win over Spencer Park in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s grand final.

Taj Stubber

Women in FarmingInclusion name of the game for Women in Farming

One of the State’s leading agricultural groups has rebranded to “remove any perceived barriers”, reflect its inclusiveness and “embrace the times”.

Netball champsPremiumPremiumOlympians snuff out Stars in A-grade grand final

A star-studded Olympians side were pushed by grand final opponents Allstars but emerged 13-goals winners at the final whistle.

State roundPremiumPremiumSukey Hill track on the big stage

This will be the second time Cranbrook Districts Motorcycle Club has held a round of the WAMX series, the previous one being in 2019.

NETBALL DECIDERSChampions crowned in Katanning Netball Association

Katanning Netball Association grand final day a hype of activity as premiers and award winners decided.

Tina Briscoe

STELLAR PERFORMANCESKatanning’s Schloithe named in Bulldogs best

South Fremantle prevailed by a single point over Claremont in epic WAFL qualifying final.

Taj Stubber

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WATCH: Bandidos bikies roar through packed Northbridge

Police swooped on the gang members after they drove through the city as thousands gathered to watch the AFL grand final.

Brianna Dugan

‘Not sustainable’CommentsPremiumHealth Dept, St John play ambulance ramping blame game

Health Department bosses have admitted ambulance ramping is a result of systemic issues within hospitals, but have hit out at St John WA for relying so heavily on volunteers.

Briana Fiore and Josh Zimmerman

Town in mourningPremiumYork crash victim revealed as beloved bus driver

The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.

Michael Traill

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Double homicideVideoPremiumSon charged with murder of beloved Capel couple

The 47-year-old son of a couple found dead in their Capel home has appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on two murder charges.

Briana Fiore

Footy legendCommentsPremiumHow a kid from Kukerin made it as a premiership player

In one of WA football’s more remarkable stories, Ross Ditchburn had gone from Kukerin captain-coach in 1981 to Carlton premiership player the following year after an epic grand final against Richmond.

Steve Butler

Grave fearsDesperate search for man lost at sea off Pilbara coast

A patch of ocean between Barrow Island and the Dampier Archipelago is currently being scoured by several aircraft and marine vessels.

Cheyanne Enciso

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PremiumSon questioned after couple found dead in SW home

The elderly Capel couple found dead inside their home earlier this morning have been revealed as well-loved husband and wife Colin and Bernice Dent, and their son is being questioned by police.

Shocking discoveryPremiumPremiumHomicide cops investigate deaths of elderly SW couple

Police have confirmed the two people found dead inside a Capel home this morning were an elderly couple, while homicide detectives are now travelling to the South West to investigate.

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PremiumCop on sick paedo charges allowed FIFO exemption

A Geraldton-based police officer who allegedly boasted in internet chat rooms that he wanted to ‘drug and rape’ teenage girls has had his bail varied so he can be near Perth Airport.

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Chopper ride begs question: Has Labor forgotten WA Inc?

It beggars belief that the Attorney-General was not considering the need for a royal commission investigation into the Perth Crown Casino at the time of a controversial helicopter flight.

David Honey

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WA could be world leader in green hydrogen production

With an abundance of sunlight, space and wind, WA’s vast, arid landscape and recent $61.5 million green hydrogen financial commitment could be the country’s answer to the uptake of renewable energy.

Nick Deeks

Game readyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMcGowan: WA is ready for State of Origin return

WA Premier Mark McGowan has reignited the AFL State of Origin debate – saying the west ‘stands ready’ to host the event if the once-popular sporting spectacle is revived.

Tragic loss‘Angel’ P-plater mourned after fiery fatal car crash

A young woman who died in a fatal crash in which her car burst into flames in Perth’s south-east on Saturday night has been remembered as an “angel” and “beautiful girl” by friends and family.

‘Embarrassing’Adventure World under fire for ‘fat shaming’

Perth's amusement park is facing “fat shaming” allegations after implementing controversial new rules that resulted in a 13-year-old girl weighed and then barred from a water slide.

‘Thank you’CommentsPremiumMark McGowan: WA delivered an amazing grand final

WA showed what greatness our State can deliver with the epic grand final spectacular that stunned 61,000 fans at Optus Stadium while it was a welcome distraction that united the entire nation.

Mark McGowan