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  1. “terrible situation”PremiumKatanning dad sentenced for assaulting baby son

  2. International return PremiumHockeyroos end nine-month international hiatus

  3. Unbeaten team PremiumClinical first term continues Warriors unbeaten streak

  4. New venture Kojonup to host netball round on brand new courts

  5. food and craftPremiumTambellup enjoys community market day

serving storiesPremiumKatanning woman shares story at festival lunch

Katanning woman Wendy Hayward had her childhood stories turned into dishes at a Taste Great Southern event earlier this month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Lights, camera, SharronPremiumFamous Sharron highlights Katanning in new video

A new video highlighting Katanning’s cultural offerings launched online on Thursday, with a number of local faces being highlighted.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Eight Ball Great Southern Classic champions decided

Thirteen teams took part in the classic that began on Saturday while on Friday night the CBH Scotch doubles were contested.

Calvin Sims

Schools cup PremiumNarrogin and Katanning well represented in netball cup

Netball WA Great Southern hosted the annual event on May 5 as 10 schools from across the region hit the court.

Calvin Sims

Comeback win PremiumSecond-half blitz helps Bulldogs pinch win over Bombers

The Bulldogs failed to register a score for the entire first quarter but a gutsy eight-goal second half fired the visitors to an unlikely 29-point victory over the Bombers in Lake Grace. 

Calvin Sims

Project shortfallPremiumKatanning Country Club asks for $250,000 loan

Former club president and project manager David Spade presented at a council meeting on April 28 as part of the organisation’s push for the funding.

Sean Van Der Wielen

International return PremiumPremiumHockeyroos end nine-month international hiatus

Last year’s Olympic Games was the last time the Hockeyroos took to the pitch internationally.

Opening WinPingelly Panthers enjoy first win of new A1 season

In an entertaining contest to start proceedings for the new season, the friendly rivals both fielded several new players in their line-ups.

Footy wrap PremiumPremiumFirst win of UGSFL season for Narrogin Hawks

The Hawks steamed home, snagging four of the last seven majors of the game, to secure an impressive 13.6 (84) to 12.9 (81) victory. 

Netball wrap Cardinals Force, Olympians big A-grade winners

There were less nerves and the gameplay went up a level with the juniors already focusing on set moves and encouraging each other as they get the ball down the court.

Tina Briscoe

Two straight PremiumEight goals from veteran forward sinks Cougars

Dionne Woods was the star up front while the midfield led by James Laurino and Tigers defensive pair Ryan Pontillo and Liam Hansen were all crucial in the 16.8 (104) to 8.7 (55) round two result. 

Andrew Pritchard

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ongoing tensions PremiumCops explore whether ‘rival bikies’ behind home invasion

Simmering tensions between rival bikies is being probed by gang crime squad detectives as a possible motive behind an attempted home invasion near the Perth Hills on Tuesday night.

Phil Hickey

Relaxed rules CommentsPremiumBali boost as COVID restrictions ease for holiday-makers

Vaccinated travellers to Indonesia - including WA’s favourite overseas holiday destination Bali - will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘Concerning’ moveCommentsPremiumActiv bombshell: Hundreds of disabled people to lose jobs

WA’s biggest disability service provider is closing large-scale industrial work sites it has run for 70 years, likely leaving hundreds without employment along with support staff.

Rebecca Le May

Regional News

funding failPremiumOpposition cites no funding allocation for Margs Hospital

The Opposition has unloaded on the State’s Labor Government and local members including Jane Kelsbie for failing to support the Margaret River region.

Warren Hately

Lend a hand PremiumLocals encouraged to vote and work for Federal election

WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent told the Kalgoorlie Miner she hopes people get behind the Federal election and put their hand up to staff struggling polling booths.

Amber Lilley

Stage Left on showPremiumTheatre fans to be shocked and delighted by new production

Taking to the stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and next, the production takes a deep dive into the well-known story of Frankenstein, but from the monster’s point of view

Amber Lilley

‘Despicable behaviour’PremiumPremiumJail for partner assault which ‘could have killed’ baby

A man who repeatedly punched his partner as she held their 11-month-old baby in her arms has been told by a Kalgoorlie magistrate his ‘despicable behaviour’ could have resulted in the death of his baby.

Federal electionElection Q&A: The nine candidates for O’Connor

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Bail refusedPremiumPremiumBail refused for Australind man convicted of family violence

A 24-year-old Australind man awaiting sentencing for a number of family violence offences, including choking his then-partner on two occasions on the same day, has been refused bail.

WA News

Warrant executedPremiumMan on drug charges after police search home

A Carlisle man has been accused of drug dealing after drugs and cash were seized from his home during a police raid.

Brianna Dugan

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Shock poll result predicts Labor win in Pearce

Labor is on track to pick up the must-win WA seat of Pearce, a poll commissioned by the Opposition has revealed.

Peter Law

‘Despicable behaviour’PremiumPremiumJail for partner assault which ‘could have killed’ baby

A man who repeatedly punched his partner as she held their 11-month-old baby in her arms has been told by a Kalgoorlie magistrate his ‘despicable behaviour’ could have resulted in the death of his baby.

‘Tight as a drum’PremiumPremiumThe dark side of WA’s ‘amazing’ 13-year unemployment low

For WA employers, having the nation’s tightest jobs market is creating a hiring headache, with some roles staying vacant for months and companies deciding against taking on new projects.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumArgonauts boss splashes $6m on luxurious riverfront mansion

Greg Southee has taken a step up the ladder in the property world, just as he has in the business world.

House That! CommentsPremiumAussie hockey legend reaps $2.55m in move to Brisbane

WA has said goodbye — or at least see you later — to one of the greatest Australian sportsmen of our time.

Kim Macdonald