Narrogin Observer

Holiday horrorTragic start to year on our busy roads

The Great Southern Police District has been rocked by five fatal crashes in a horror start to 2021

Cameron Newbold

helping handWagin ramps it up for gophers

The Shire of Wagin has made a small change and a big difference for its estimated 70 residents on gophers.

Emma Taylor

World’s Greatest ShaveWagin cousins shave in solidarity

Taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave has special significance for Wagin cousins Londa Finlayson and Evelyn Iles, who lost their aunt to bowel cancer in January 2018.

Emma Taylor

ATAR RESULTSNarrogin students buck the odds in year of challenges

After the town’s graduating class received its final marks, one of Narrogin’s top ATAR students, Lucy Palumbo, sat down with the Observer to reflect on the challenging year that was.

Emma Taylor

BOWLS CHAMPIONSSouth East Coastal win epic final

South East Coastal have claimed the Southern Zone Inter League Men’s Round Robin tournament in thrilling fashion

Taj Stubber

Aus day celebrationsBig Australia Day plans for Narrogin

Australia Day in Narrogin is set to be a good one, with a community breakfast, family fun day, citizenship ceremony and evening outdoor cinema.

Emma Taylor

Aussie PrideNarrogin to welcome ten new Aussies this Australia Day

Narrogin will welcome 10 new citizens this Australia Day, among them local accountant and president of Towns Cricket Club - Peter Baker.

Emma Taylor

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OPINION: Highway hell as traffic hits new heights

Sunday’s trip from Perth to Albany was like one I have never experienced before.

Cameron Newbold

Police awardsReward for dedicated police service

Two WA Police Aboriginal Service Medals were among the presentations at the Great Southern Police District awards ceremony held in Narrogin last month

Cameron Newbold

REWARDING WINWagin’s Corporate Larrikin farewells 2020 in style

Eleven-year-old Corporate Larrikin keeps rewarding Wagin trainer Angela Smith after winning at Bunbury late last year.

Taj Stubber

COUNTRY WEEKUppers set sights on Boan Cup

Upper Great Southern Cricket Association believe they can reach the Boan Cup final and challenge for their third A-section title in seven years when senior country week begins in Perth on Sunday.

Taj Stubber

retreat dreamNarrogin targeted as home to diggers’ wellness retreat

Narrogin could become home to one of the country’s first wellness retreats for the Australian defence and emergency services communities.

Emma Taylor

park overhaulPingelly’s memorial park up for a major revamp

Pingelly’s Memorial Park is set for a major facelift, after the Shire of Pingelly council approved plans to redevelop the area at last month’s council meeting.

Emma Taylor

Drug BustsNarrogin Police make busts thanks to public input

Narrogin police seized 100 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of methamphetamine and 3.5kg of cannabis during targeted drugs operations last year, aided by tip offs from the public.

Emma Taylor

Spirit of GivingDivine You’s Christmas lunch brings festive joy to all

Last year’s annual Community Christmas Luncheon held by local charity group Divine You was one of the biggest yet, with 57 people sharing in the Christmas spirit.

Emma Taylor

MIXED RESULTSMixed results at junior country week

Upper Great Southern Cricket Association have returned home from junior country week with mixed results after sending four teams to the annual competition in Perth.

Taj Stubber

Fatal crashMan, 22, killed in crash near Boddington

The man was the sole occupant of a Mazda ute when it left the road and struck a tree.

Liam Croy

Christmas WinnersChristmas displays bring festive spirit to streets

In true festive spirit, homes and businesses all over Narrogin brought their A-game to this year’s Christmas lights competition.

Emma Taylor

toilet upgradeTown’s Smith Street dunny block to get facelift

The ageing Smith Street toilet block situated next to Coles is set for an upgrade after almost two years of talks by the Shire of Narrogin.

Emma Taylor

HOGGY’S BACKHoggy’s super spell in Smash decider

Inswing Ignition completed a fairytale rags-to-riches story as they claimed the 2020 Southern Smash title in impressive fashion in front of a strong crowd in Albany.

Cameron Newbold

Sparking ThoughtNew town bench sparks conversation on DV

The bright purple park bench sitting under the jacaranda trees on Williams Road is a timely reminder of the battle against domestic violence.

Emma Taylor

Railway RevampNarrogin’s historic station innovation

Narrogin’s historic railway station could become an immersive virtual reality experience, under a proposed re-use strategy endorsed by the Shire of Narrogin council at last month’s meeting.

Emma Taylor