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COURTPremiumDriver allegedly clocked going 151km/h denies charge

A man who accused of going 151km/h in a 110km/h zone has denied the charge in a chaotic court appearance where he represented himself and repeatedly spoke over the magistrate. 

Hannah Whitehead

COURTPremiumWheatbelt man jailed for violent 15-minute attack on mother

A Wheatbelt man who punched his mother so hard he fractured his finger while yelling “you will die” before assaulting a police officer has been jailed for 11 months.

Hannah Whitehead

Courts & JusticePremiumMan fined $1500 for crashing after falling asleep at wheel

A man who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed an unlicensed vehicle into a power pole, causing it to split and fall on the road, has been fined $1500.

Hannah Whitehead

PROUD AS PUNCHComedian Amy Hetherington names her top five regional towns

Albany-born comedian Amy Hetherington is about to embark on a 50-show tour of regional Australia — here are the WA towns she is most excited to visit.

Amy Hetherington

Prestigious awardPremiumBrookton-based ag researcher wins major accolade

A budding agricultural science scholar based in WA’s Wheatbelt has scooped a prestigious award for his research into new alternatives to the chemical fertiliser superphosphate.

Adam Poulsen

Arrive AliveTop traffic cop issues plea to slow down and drive carefully

Drivers are being urged to slow down and take care on Great Southern roads these holidays as the double demerit period rapidly approaches.

Georgia Campion

WATCH AND ACTPremiumBeverley bushfire: People told to flee or stay and defend

Two water bombers are on their way to a serious blaze in Beverley, where people have been told to leave the area or prepare to defend their homes.

Eliza Kavanagh

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Ex-real estate agent breaches bail, taken into custody

A former Albany real estate agent and fraudulent sparky has been remanded in custody four days after he was granted bail for allegedly attacking his partner and threatening her dog.

Hannah Whitehead

WA newsOld Courthouse Museum damaged in car crash, two injured

Two elderly people were taken to hospital following a serious crash in Narrogin in which a car smashed through a brick wall.

Eliza Kavanagh

Rising stars Emerging Great Southern hockey guns play international games

A swag of rising Great Southern hockey players represented WA Country at the 2024 KMSB Youth International Gryphon Cup under-16 tournament in Perth recently. 

Harry Grigson

UNCONTAINED BUSHFIRE PremiumDarkan bushfire: Blaze not controlled or contained

Volunteer fire units and emergency services are still working to contain an out-of-control bushfire about 5km from Darkan, which has already burnt 800ha.

Hannah Whitehead

LOLLY RUNPremiumMega fun at Narrogin emergency services lolly run

Narrogin’s streets were filled with tinsel, Santa hats, and sweets on Friday as the town’s emergency services led the charge through town in their annual lolly run.

Hannah Whitehead

MURAL UNVEILINGJerome Davenport unveils Narrogin’s newest mural

A year in the making, Narrogin’s much-anticipated mural has been unveiled, with artist Jerome Davenport’s creation showcasing the community’s camaraderie, values, Indigenous ties and history.

Hannah Whitehead

LIFE-SAVING FUNDRAISERPremiumWagin Trotting Club raises funds for life-saving equipment

A Wheatbelt community will soon have access to life-saving medical equipment thanks to a partnership between St John WA and the local trotting club.

Hannah Whitehead

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Wheatbelt bushfire downgraded to watch and act

A bushfire warning for residents near Northam has been downgraded to watch and act as firefighters work to strengthen containment lines. 

Jessica Evensen

WA NEWSPremiumTeenager flown to hospital after Wheatbelt motorcycle crash

A teenager has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected off-road motorcycle crash in Brookton. 

Caleb Runciman

CourtPremiumMan accused of rapes will fight charges in District Court

An Albany man accused of raping two women earlier this year will now fight the allegations at trial in District Court after entering not guilty pleas on Thursday.

Georgia Campion

XMAS MARKETIN PICTURES: Biggest NGN Art Group Xmas Market sparks fun

Narrogin and neighbouring community members enjoyed the biggest NGN Art Group Annual Xmas Market to date, with more than 40 stalls in the Old Courthouse Museum grounds and surrounding carpark area on Saturday.

Hannah Whitehead

JETSPRINT DEBUTPremiumThe Narrogin Jetsprint Club debut race at revamped track

The youngest racer at the Narrogin Jetsprint Club inaugural event has been an inspiration to her family and peers for her debut race.

Hannah Whitehead

MUSICAL STUDENTSPremiumWheatbelt primary students receive new music opportunity

Narrogin primary students tried out a range of musical talents thanks to UWA students who took them through their paces with a week-long program.

Hannah Whitehead

TOURISM PLANSPremiumNext decade of Great Southern tourism hopes revealed

Hopes for the next decade of Great Southern tourism have been unveiled in new strategy documents, detailing what proposed upgrades and goals are in store for the region in the coming years.

Melissa Sheil

Watt a man That’s Watt I’m talking about: 5fer helps Cuballing victory

A Damon Watt-inspired Cuballing secured an 80-run victory over Lake Grace in round seven of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association in Cuballing on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

CHISTMAS VILLAGEPingelly Christmas Village debut

Hundreds of Christmas-lovers descended on Pingelly last month for the town’s inaugural Christmas Village featuring WA’s biggest inflatable Santa Clause.

Hannah Whitehead

FEED THE WORLDPremiumKojonup Feeds to almost double capacity with mill expansion

A premiere stock feed business in the heart of the Great Southern will soon be able to increase its capacity to supply bulk grain pellets across the region as recipients of a State Government grant.

Melissa Sheil