Great Southern Herald

Behind barsJail for tap-and-go blitz across the region

A “prolific” shoplifter who went on a tap-and-go spending spree in Wagin, Narrogin and Pingelly has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars and ordered to pay more than $2500.

Sarah Makse

WAFL gameWAFL hero back home for Pingelly blockbuster

Pingelly’s Tom Blechynden says it will be a boyhood dream to run out on his home ground in a WAFL premiership season match with South Fremantle this Saturday

Taj Stubber

Winter sportsFull season returns in Ongerup winter sports

Ongerup Association Sport returns to full capacity on Saturday in the 2021 winter season’s opening round

Cameron Newbold

off the streetsKatanning man arrested following alleged crime spree

A 23-year-old Katanning man was allegedly found with “house-breaking” equipment when he was arrested on suspicion of burglary and car theft last week.

Tom Shanahan

next generation leadersBest Army cadets challenged to climb military ranks

The most promising cadets aged 13-17 from over a dozen units Statewide joined the Katanning 518 Army Cadet Unit for a series of courses and drills in a bid to raise their military rank.

Tom Shanahan

shed saviourKatanning Men’s Shed finally has a place to call home

The men of Katanning have saved and transformed a shed slated for demolition to one they can now call home.

Tom Shanahan

CRIME WAVEStolen shotgun allegedly dumped in Piesse Park

A 12-gauge shotgun worth $2,500 was allegedly stolen from an unoccupied house and dumped in Piesse Park in another burglary in Katanning.

Tom Shanahan

HISTORY FOR SALEGrand Olde’ Inn up for sale to usher in a new era

The owners of the Grand Olde’ Dumbleyung Inn who have put the 110-year old pub on the market hope the next generation of owners will fulfil their visions for the historic Inn.

Tom Shanahan

FAST5 NETBALLGrand final flory for Narrikup

Narrikup have again secured premiership success against Railways, this time in the Fast5 netball competition in Borden on Saturday afternoon

Taj Stubber

AFLX CUPGnowangerup have X-factor

Gnowangerup Football Club claimed a thrilling victory in the AFLX grand final against the Warperup Roopies in the Borden X Cup on Saturday afternoon

Taj Stubber

EXPERIENCED COACHNew regional boss aims high in growing the game

Experienced football coach Pawel Pyrz-Brown is excited about his new challenge having recently been appointed as the new Football West community participation officer in the Great Southern

Taj Stubber

Beautiful soulTragic tally rises on Great Southern roads

There have been 11 deaths on Great Southern roads so far this year — equal to the road toll for the entirety of 2020.

Tom Shanahan

IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYSchloithe’s scintillating start

Star midfielder Haiden Schloithe hit the ground running in the first game of the 2021 WAFL season on Saturday

Taj Stubber

BLIGHT SWEEPSBlight crowned Grand Prix champion in Albany

Kye Blight showed why he is the reigning Australian champion as he completed a clean sweep at Attwell Park in Albany at the weekend.

Taj Stubber

Show timeFun in the sun at the Cranbrook Show

The many colours of the Great Southern region came out to shine at the annual Cranbrook Show.

Tom Shanahan

Child’s playNew nature-based playground aims to challenge kids

Ambitions for a $70,000 dollar playground at Gnowangerup Sporting Complex have come to fruition in a matter of months thanks to a $1 million dollar Federal Drought Communities Program grant.

Tom Shanahan

containers for changeKatanning cashes in one million recycled containers

Katanning Environmental Container Cash In has exceeded expectations by 25 per cent to notch up their 1 millionth container recycled within six months of the scheme starting.

Tom Shanahan

BASKETBALLMcKay back at home in Hawks nest

Katanning basketball star Megan McKay is back with the Perry Lakes Hawks this season for the all new NBL1 West competition.

Tom Shanahan

epic journeyAdvocates complete 700km cycle across Great Southern

Riders from all around Western Australia embarked on an epic ride from Gnowangerup to Perth to encourage the difficult conversations required surrounding youth mental health.

Tom Shanahan

Smith shinesSmith outstanding in final AFLW round

Pingrup’s Belinda Smith has finished the AFLW season on a high, starring for West Coast in their heavy defeat against St Kilda

Cameron Newbold

GOLFClassic finish to massive 4BBB event in Katanning

Only one point separated the top two teams at the end of the 36-hole tournament at Katanning Golf Club, marking the closure to a weekend that witnessed over 160 players descend on the regional town.

Tom Shanahan

WAFL SEASONLocal Bulldogs are champing at the bit

South Fremantle will begin their premiership defence this weekend when the 2021 WAFL season starts and three locals are in the mix for their league side

Taj Stubber

photo finishMt Barker beat carnival rivals in nail-biter

Mt Barker Community College have narrowly beaten rivals Esperance Anglican Community School in a close finish at the GSSSSA Swim Carnival in Katanning.

Tom Shanahan

Vaccine rolloutShot in arm for rollout

With Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout entering Phase 1B, a vaccine clinic has been established in Katanning to broaden the region’s vaccine response.

Shannon Smith