The show was cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with organisers from the Narrogin Agricultural Society taking extra precautions this year.
Liam Croy
There are two team changes in the 2021-22 Upper Great Southern Cricket Association but the A-grade competition will remain at seven teams for the new season that officially starts on Saturday.
Taj Stubber
Katanning’s Haiden Schloithe has joined elite company at the South Fremantle Football Club after becoming a four-time WJ Hughes medallist last Thursday.
Nearly 150 Great Southern farmers took farm-themed obstacles such as hay bale climbs, tyre-pulls and “Mission Impossible-style” rope obstacles.
Tom Shanahan
Nationals WA members have reinforced their belief in the importance of climate action action ahead of COP26, despite hesitancy from their Federal counterparts.
Tom Shanahan & Sarah Ison
WorkAbility Week is an annual event hosted by Forrest Personnel, encouraging businesses around the State to consider jobseekers living with an injury, illness or disability.
Campbell Williamson
At a special meeting of the WALGA State council last week, Ms Roberts confirmed she would step down effective December 1.
Running on October 26, the Tourism Experience Workshop is open to those looking to learn more about tourism development.
Last year, the Shire endorsed plans for a re-use strategy for its historic railway station after months of public consultation.
Inspired by the success of the famous Kulin Bush Races, the profits from the day will be put back into the community to improve accommodation options.
Eight candidates were vying for five seats on the council in this year’s elections.
Toy Stories runs at the Midland Junction Arts Centre from November 13 to February 12, bringing together artists, hobbyists and community groups in a show of handmade toys.
Jack Batchelor takes over role as Great Southern Cricket Association president as new season starts.
Cameron Newbold
The Kulker Street Stock Cup and opening round of the Junior Sedan Racing Association series were held on Saturday night.
The father of a boy killed in a fiery crash this year has paid tribute to the two “guardian angels” who rescued his mother from a burning wreck.
Regional aged care could be revolutionised from the Wheatbelt, where a former State Government minister is driving an innovative program to help elderly residents stay in their communities.
Eight candidates will vie for five seats at Saturday’s Shire of Narrogin council elections. To learn more about each candidate, we asked them the three questions.
In 2019, 200 participants travelled more than 25,000km, raising more than $5000 for the RFDS.
Lynette Alcock submitted 10 photos to the Wildlife Vets International Wildlife Photography Competition three months ago after a bit of encouragement from her daughter.
It comes after the council knocked back a proposal to introduce glamping accommodation at last month’s council meeting, expressing concern over the security of glamping tents.
Former Shire of Pingelly president and community stalwart Shirley Lange says the new Pingelly Virtual Village will empower residents like her to stay at home.
There was a strong Upper Great Southern representation in the Bulldogs league team with Katanning’s Haiden Schloithe, Boddington’s George Wessels and Pingelly’s Tom Blechynden all playing.
A moment of silence fell over Police Pools last week as the community paused to honour members of the WA Police Force who had lost their lives in the line of duty.
Running annually since 1901, the show has been a mainstay in Narrogin for well over a century and there are big plans for its return.
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