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An impression of Ausgold’s proposed workforce accommodation.

Workers accommodationPremiumAusgold workforce accommodation ticked by Katanning council

Katanning shire council has approved the Ausgold workforce accommodation development, clearing the way for housing for up to 350 workers subject to strict conditions. 

Amy Towers

Kupara Park will be closed due to safety concerns.

Building closure Kupara Park building closed over safety risks to community

The Shire of Katanning council has voted to close the main building at Kupara Park, declaring it unfit for public use due to significant defects and safety concerns.

Amy Towers

Brett John Harris, 43, appeared in Katanning Magistrates Court where he was sentenced to five charges.

COURTPremiumKojonup man who threatened shearers at home sentenced

A Kojonup man who threatened shearers with weapons during a violent dispute, repeatedly supplied his sister meth, and drove despite his licence being banned for life, has been sentenced in court.

Hannah Whitehead

Craig Ashly Hart, 46, was sentenced to immediate imprisonment for 22 charges at Katanning Magistrates Court he attended via videolink from Albany Regional Prison.

COURTPremiumKatanning man jailed for several burglary and drug charges

A Katanning man described as being “very active in the burglary, drug trade” has been jailed for more than a year for relentless burglary, trespass and drug possession offences.

Hannah Whitehead

Myo Aung, Kristy D'Aprile, Eh Mon and Peter Hanna receive Australian citizen certificate.

Citizenship ceremony Katanning welcomes three new Australian citizens

Katanning officially welcomed three new citizens into the community following a citizenship ceremony held by the shire.

Amy Towers

A Katanning man who “had a tantrum” and smashed an ATM that was “making fun” of him after his card was declined has been fined.

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Man who smashed ATM after it ‘made fun’ of him convicted

A WA man who ‘had a tantrum’ and smashed a small-town ATM that was ‘making fun’ of him after his card was declined has been fined.

Hannah Whitehead

Imperials’ Alex Handcock chases after Tigers’ Dylan Edwards.

FootballPremiumTeams hit their stride, revealing early-season form

Round three of the Lower South West Football League delivered a mix of tight contests and dominant wins, with several sides starting to separate themselves early in the season.

Jack Penniment

MAIN PIC: Gnowangerup's Timm House takes a contested mark. RIGHT: Trying to fend off an opponent and kicking on goal.

Bulldogs bite House haul sees Gnowangerup over the line at Boxwood Hill

Timm House was unstoppable, grabbing a seven-goal haul as defending premiers Gnowangerup notched their second win from three outings and saw off Boxwood Hill by 20 points in the Ongerup Football Association.

Claire Middleton

Narrogin women’s football social league is the first female competition in the Upper Great Southern and Great Southern district.

Footy first PremiumNarrogin starts first women’s footy comp in region

Women in the Upper Great Southern and Wheatbelt are getting the chance to play football weekly, after a collaboration between three sporting groups has led to the introduction of a new competition.

Hannah Whitehead

Paige-Vanessa Ellen Narkle, 21, appeared in Katanning Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to aggravated unlawful assault and common assault.

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No jail for woman who attacked pregnant friend at doctors

A Katanning woman who physically attacked her pregnant friend and dragged her out of a doctor’s surgery, supposedly in retaliation for ransacking her home, has avoided immediate jail time.

Hannah Whitehead

The 518 Army Cadet Unit served as the catafalque party in Katanning.

Anzac Day Katanning community gathers at dawn to remember the Anzacs

Hundreds of people gathered at Katanning’s war memorial in the early hours of Anzac Day, with a strong community turnout honouring those who have served in the armed forces. 

Amy Towers

Wheatbelt NRM chief executive Renata Paliskis at the Muchea Livestock Centre in 2011.

Sheep LeadersPremiumTwo from WA join sheep sustainability framework

Two WA agriculture figures have been appointed leaders of the national sheep sustainability framework steering group to navigate the evolving sheep and wool sectors.

Georgia Campion

A woman in her 20s was airlifted by RAC rescue helicopter to Royal Perth Hospital for suspected hip injuries after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Albany Highway and Piesseville-Taronga Road in Williams.

CAR COLLISIONPremiumWoman airlifted to RPH after two-car collision on Anzac Day

A young woman was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital after a head-on two-vehicle collision on Albany Highway in Williams on Saturday morning.

Hannah Whitehead

Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsBolton explodes to claim Arthur Leggett Medal

Fremantle mid-forward Shai Bolton maintained his explosive start to the season by winning the Arthur Leggett Medal in a scintillating final quarter display.

Glen Quartermain

Katanning Wanderers players Brock Green, James Laurino and Caleb Gill.

Season preview PremiumKatanning Wanderers push for top four result in new season

Katanning Wanderers have renewed confidence as their club heads into the 2026 Upper Great Southern Football League season driven by a developing young list and a clear push towards finals. 

Amy Towers

Narrogin Hawks president Scott Glassby, captain Jordan Heil and coach Rhys Holmes ahead of the new season.

Season previewPremiumHungry Hawks out for grand final redemption in new campaign

Narrogin Hawks are confident they can again contend for a premiership in the Upper Great Southern Football League despite falling short at last year’s grand final, under the reins of new coach Rhys Holmes.

Hannah Whitehead

Albany Health Campus will get the vital funds needed for a expansion in the upcoming State Budget.

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Remaining $59m in 2026-27 Budget for hospital expansion

The remaining $59 million to fully fund the vital expansion of the Albany Health Campus will be included in the upcoming 2026-27 State Budget, the State Government announced this week.

Jacki Elezovich

Kerry Toop and Graham Stanley are renovating The Brookton. It is currenly operating as accommodation and will eventually transform into a bar, cafe and distillery.

regional grantsPremiumWheatbelt businesses winners in regional grants program

Nine businesses throughout the Wheatbelt region have been awarded more than $700,000 in grants this month as part of the State Government’s Regional Economic Development Grants program. 

Jacki Elezovich

The 518 Army cadet Unit Katanning WA attended the Katanning Anzac dawn service last year.

Anzac Day 2026Katanning Anzac events echoed throughout the Great Southern

Katanning’s Anzac Day events on Saturday will start with a march to the town’s war memorial at Prosser Park and continue with the traditional dawn service and gunfire breakfast.

Claire Middleton

One of the cabins of stage one of the Tambellup Caravan Park.

Caravan parkStage one of Tambellup Caravan Park complete with new cabins

The Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup has marked the completion of the first stage of the Tambellup Caravan Park, with a community open day held on April 10. 

Amy Towers

Jerramungup's Jayden Brooks has a shot on goal.

Two straight PremiumEagles the early pacesetters after thumping win over Bombers

Jerramungup’s strong start to the new Ongerup Football Association season continued, thumping Lake Grace-Pingrup by nearly 150 points on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Katanning Sen. Sgt David Costello prioritises community safety.

New top cop New Katanning OIC David Costello focuses on community safety

Katanning’s new officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt David Costello is already making his presence felt, bringing a strong community focus to the role since stepping into the position last month. 

Amy Towers

Shire of West Arthur president Karen Harrington calls for urgent communication and planning improvements after a spate of power outages in the district.

Power failure PremiumContinuous power outages prompt rural shire’s desperate call

After enduring an “unacceptable number” of power and mobile outages, a Wheatbelt shire president has called for urgent planning and communication improvements as local businesses and residents suffer.

Hannah Whitehead

Kym Derwyn Barnes, 44, was sentenced in Narrogin Magistrates Court for lying about his identity after being caught speeding without holding a drivers licence.

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Driver lied to police about his identity after speeding

A South Australian man who drove almost 30km/h over the speed limit and pretended to be his brother when speaking to police has been fined and his license suspended again.

Hannah Whitehead