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Hannah Whitehead works as the rural journalist for the Narrogin Observer and The Great Southern Herald since 2024. She is the sole journalist based in the Southern Weatbelt and surrounding country towns. Her role includes sports, criminal, political, emergency and community reporting.

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Charity BallDarkan’s rustic charity ball to lift small town’s spirits

Dust off your dancing boots and jewels for Darkan’s black-tie charity ball — a night filled with lights, gowns, food and fundraising to support rural communities as they face increasing hardship.

Hannah Whitehead

RURAL DOCTORPremiumStudy reveals why there is a lack of rural medical workers

Narrogin’s only obstetrician says training doctors “as quickly as possible in the city” is vital to address the critical shortage of GPs in regional areas.

Hannah Whitehead

Disaster and emergencyPremiumWA man loses home and dogs in devastating blaze

A man in his 60s has lost his two dogs and home in a horrific housefire in the early hours of Friday morning.

Hannah Whitehead and Georgia Campion

Storm SeasonPremiumSES gets serious about Narrogin’s storm safety

Narrogin’s SES is urging people to get ready for the upcoming storm season and is running hands-on courses for volunteers to teach them how best to prepare. 

Hannah Whitehead

Stolen fuelPremiumDarkan: Police investigating theft of large quantity of fuel

Williams police are seeking assistance from the public as they investigate the theft of a large quantity of fuel from Darkan fuel depot within the last week.

Hannah Whitehead

Aussie ShakespearePremiumBogan Shakespeare returns to the Southern Wheatbelt

Theatre production group Bogan Shakespeare will return to the Southern Wheatbelt to combine mullets, flannels and showbiz for a second time. 

Hannah Whitehead

Art GrantPremiumArts Narrogin receives a new grant for its enriching program

Arts Narrogin has been chosen for a Regional Arts Venues Support grant to boost its community events and enriching programs. 

Hannah Whitehead

SOCKS onPremiumWickepin joins SOCK Week campaign for rural road safety

Wickepin has joined a road safety campaign to prevent driving deaths and incidents in rural areas with the week to feature a morning tea, free coffee and fluoro disco.

Hannah Whitehead

Biggest WA racePremiumWA’s largest offroad endurance dirtbike race returns

Thousands of dirtbike fanatics will race to Pingelly for the return of WA’s largest offroad dirtbike event next month after a year-long hiatus. 

Hannah Whitehead

School holidaysPremiumBluey and Bingo visit Narrogin for the school Winter holiday

Narrogin children are in for a special treat this school holidays with special guests Bluey and Bingo joining the Shire’s Bluey Festival Extravaganza.

Hannah Whitehead

Eco-friendlyPremiumThousands of trees planted on Katanning farm

Thanks to a diverse group of volunteers a piece of Katanning farmland is now covered in thousands of native trees and shrubs that will heal the soil and provide a home for native animals. 

Hannah Whitehead

First EverPremiumFirst-ever Pingelly Auskick Carnival excites young players

Pingelly will welcome its first-ever Auskick carnival later this month with the popular event a social and sporting opportunity for regional youngsters.

Hannah Whitehead