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25.01.2022 IN GOOD HANDS A litter of tiny numbat joeys were rescued last week by leading WA conservationist Tony Friend and are lucky to be alive. Dr Friend, principal research scientist with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions rescued three numbat siblings after discovering their mother had been taken by a raptor in Dryandra Woodlands.

25.01.2022 Handpieces hum as fleeces are flicked from the floor to the table and into the wool press. Four grey-haired figures move around the shed in the same choreographed routine they have honed for the past half-century. All of them are in their 70s.... They are still shearing because they love it and because our farmers need them.

24.01.2022 HOCKEY WRAP After a number of weeks off due to a sinkhole in the Narrogin Hockey Stadium turf, players have returned to action in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association in the past fortnight. Olympics won a close game over All Blacks in the mens A-grade competition on the weekend.... Find full results below

24.01.2022 NETBALL WRAP Pingellys winning form continued as the Narrogin & Districts Netball Association A1 competition heads towards the grand final. Read below how Pingelly won their round eight match along with Flames.

24.01.2022 SEASON OVER Narrogin Hawks were eliminated from the Upper Great Southern Football League Inc premiership race after going down to Williams in last week's preliminary final. Check out tomorrow's paper for a full match report and preview on this week's league grand final along with who the Hawks will play in the C and D-grade deciders.... Plus the latest ahead of grand final week in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association and Narrogin & Districts Netball Association.

24.01.2022 SNAPS FROM THE LEO GRAHAM VOTE COUNT The stars of the Upper Great Southern Football League converged on Wagin Football Club on Monday night for the presentation of the prestigious Leo Graham Medal. See all the pictures here.

24.01.2022 KIRKUP TO TAKE THE REINS Zak Kirkup will be elected unopposed this morning as the youngest leader of the WA Liberals in the party's history. Do you think he can make a difference ahead of the March State Election?

24.01.2022 BUMPER 2020-2021 NARROGIN RACING SEASON UNDER WAY Narrogin Racing has begun its new season, holding two harness meetings already in the last five weeks to kickstart a bumper 2020-2021 calendar. Narrogin Race and Pace will hold 24 meetings in total six to be run on turf for thoroughbred racing, and 18 harness meetings held on the pacing track.... Find the full racing calendar below along with comments from manager Cathi Trefort-Budby.

23.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE * Narrogins Clontarf Academy is just weeks away from its official launch, and director Henry Papertalk is eager to make a difference in his new home town. * A dozen drivers returned positive tests during a two-day Narrogin Police operation last week 10 for illicit drugs and two for alcohol.... Plus plenty more inside.

23.01.2022 WILLIAMS CONTINUE WINNING WAYS Williams remain undefeated in the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association after defeating Towns in round three at Narrogin on Saturday. Veteran Rodney Ford helped set up the win posting a half century before claiming three wickets with the ball.... Find inside tomorrow's edition all the latest cricket, speedway and eight balls.

22.01.2022 WILLIAMS 2020 PREMIERS Congratulations to Williams, who took out the 2020 UGSFL premiership this afternoon in Pingelly. Taking the lead from the first quarter, Williams took down Wickepin 4.4. (27) - 1.4. (10) in a hard-fought game. ... Well done to best on ground, Williams Isaac Christoforou.

22.01.2022 TOURISM BOOM FOR NARROGIN AND DRYANDRA Hard border closures have got many Western Australians choosing to explore their own backyard when it comes to getting away for a holiday. Narrogin and Dryandra are two areas enjoying the limelight as a side effect of COVID-19 travel restrictions.... Hear from Narrogin Visitors Centre, Cathie Rice and see what Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has to say about the area here.

22.01.2022 HAWKS BUNDLED OUT Williams secured their first league grand final appearance since the clubs 2016 premiership success, proving far too strong for Narrogin in the preliminary final at Williams on Sunday afternoon. The Upper Great Southern Football League Inc grand final will feature Wickepin and the Cats after the latter ran out emphatic 52-point winners over the Hawks.

22.01.2022 LEADING FROM THE FRONT Captain Ben McMillan powered Towns to a thrilling final-over win against Wandering at Clayton Road Oval on Saturday. McMillan claimed two wickets with the ball and then smashed 96 not out as Towns chased down 182 to win with five balls to spare.... The result was Towns’ second win of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association.

22.01.2022 VETERINARY "DISGRACE" The operators of Narrogin Veterinary Services will be deregistered this week after part-owner Anne-Maria Muffert was found guilty of unprofessional conduct. Vandenbergh Veterinary Group, which Dr Muffert owns with Dr Jules Vandenbergh, operates in Collie as well as Narrogin.... VVG and Dr Muffert will be struck off the Register of Veterinary Surgeons WA and fined $10,000.

22.01.2022 Narrogin’s Vicki Chadwick was one of three recipients across the State awarded the inaugural Netball WA Service to Sport Award at RAC Arena last month. A life member and the current umpire development officer at Narrogin and Districts Netball Association, she was honoured for 40 years of service to netball in the region. I was just completely surprised, she said.... I just thought I was coming as a guest, and then when they started out reading out the spiel on the winner, I just thought, ‘Oh, gosh. That’s me’."

22.01.2022 Narrogin’s annual Carols at the Park brought a dose of Christmas cheer to the town on Sunday. Were you spotted at Mackie Park?

21.01.2022 HOCKEY SEMIFINALS WRAP All Blacks booked their place in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association mens A-grade grand final after a hard-fought win over Warriors in their semifinal clash on Saturday. Find the full result from the semifinals below

21.01.2022 HERE TO HELP I'm really keen to bring something new to the community and excited about some of the things we can do to help. After nine years working with Kalgoorlies Clontarf Academy, Henry Papertalk is weeks away from opening Narrogins own Clontarf program.

21.01.2022 Narrogin Amateur Swimming Club s shone at the Mandurah Long Course Open, held earlier this month. Three swimmers were able to walk away with medals, while several club representatives achieved personal best times at the event on November 15.

21.01.2022 VOLUNTEER HONOURED Brian Roderick was a state finalist for the the WA Volunteer of the year award at the Sandover Medal presentation in Perth last Tuesday. In a small country town like Wagin, your football club is the lifeblood of the town, he said.... It’s good to be recognised for the work that I've done for the footy club over a long period of time, however that’s not why I do it. I just love football and always have done since I was a junior.

21.01.2022 BAKER ROARING FOR PRELIM Richmond premiership player and proud Pingaring footballer Liam Baker will be part of the Tigers’ quest to reach a third AFL grand final in four years tomorrow night. The Tigers have travelled to Adelaide Oval where they will face Port Adelaide in a preliminary final. ... Baker was outstanding for the Tigers in their semifinal win over St Kilda last week, with his link-up play and rebound from defence a big reason his side secured a fourth straight preliminary final berth.

20.01.2022 PANTHERS PREMIERSHIP Pingelly 1 claimed a third straight Narrogin and Districts A1 premiership after outlasting Williams 1 in a hotly contested grand final on Saturday afternoon. After a strong start Pingelly never looked back as they held off a persistent Williams outfit in the second half to win by 17 goals. ... Pingelly shooter Tracey Swami was named the most valuable player on the court in the grand final triumph. Narrogin & Districts Netball Association

20.01.2022 Narrogin’s Tanya Phillips has taken out the 2020 Excellence in Family Day Care awards for the Wheatbelt region. The award marks a positive end to a challenging year for those in the family daycare sector. Parents trust me with their most valuable possession, and I take that seriously said Ms Phillips.

20.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE * The operators of Narrogin Veterinary Services will be deregistered on Sunday after co-owner Anne-Maria Muffert was found guilty of unprofessional conduct. Get the full story in tomorrow's paper. * A Narrogin environmental group calls for an explanation from the Shire of Narrogin over the clearing of land at Archibald Park for last month's jet boat racing event.... * And all of the thrills and spills as the Boddington Lions Rodeo draws a record crowd.

20.01.2022 TOP CAT EARNS BEST ON GROUND AWARD Williams recruit Isaac Christoforou says he is lapping up premiership glory after celebrating a grand final victory in his first season with the Cats in the Upper Great Southern Football League. Christoforou was awarded the George Warren Medal as the fairest and best in his sides 17-point win over the previously undefeated Wickepin in the decider at Pingelly on Sunday.

20.01.2022 TOMORROW'S BACK PAGE HEADLINES In one of the lowest-scoring Upper Great Southern Football League Inc grand finals in history, Williams lifted the premiership cup aloft for the seventh time in 11 years after defeating Wickepin on Sunday. Pingelly 1 claimed a third straight Narrogin & Districts Netball Association A1 premiership after outlasting Williams 1 in a hotly contested grand final on Saturday afternoon.... Riffs have claimed a hard-fought mens A-grade premiership in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association while Wagin were crowned the womens A-grade champions after a tense grand final over Williams. Find full coverage from all the weekend's grand finals inside.

19.01.2022 CATS BIG MAN WINS TOP HONOUR Williams gun recruit Lewis Davis capped off a stellar debut year in the Upper Great Southern Football League Inc by winning the Leo Graham Medal as the competitions best player. Davis won the leagues highest individual honour on Monday night in a thrilling count.

18.01.2022 GUILTY Bradley Robert Edwards has been found guilty of murdering Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon. Follow the verdict live: https://bit.ly/3iYVbEw

17.01.2022 EIGHT BALL CLASSIC The annual Great Southern Eight Ball Classic was held at two different venues over the weekend, featuring teams from Narrogin, Katanning and Albany eight ball clubs. Narrogin & Districts 8 Ball Association

17.01.2022 A former Pingaring farmer has avoided jail after admitting to stealing $250,000 worth of property from neighbours and friends during a four-day Christmas crime spree.

16.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE * Prominent QC Malcolm McCusker wants an independent investigation after WA’s highest court found there were credible claims that someone planted crucial evidence used to wrongfully imprison Boddington man Scott Austic. * Narrogin Revheads was a roaring success with more than 150 entrants and hundreds of spectators flocking to Thomas Hogg Oval. See the pictures in tomorrow's paper.... * Narrogin’s Tanya Phillips and Kukerin’s Elspeth Smith have won the Wheatbelt and Great Southern divisions of the 2020 Excellence in Family Day Care awards, ending a difficult year on a positive note. * Narrogin police ground six trucks during a two-day blitz on the trucking industry, with Main Roads inspectors describing some of the breaches as among the worst they've seen,

16.01.2022 PINGELLY AND WILLIAMS IN DECIDER Pingelly 1 tuned up for the grand final with an impressive win over the fourth-placed Olympics Gold on Saturday to finish the regular season on top of the ladder. The Narrogin & Districts Netball Association grand finals are this Saturday.

16.01.2022 Bradley Robert Edwards has been found not guilty of murdering Sarah Spiers. Justice Stephen Hall said it was likely he murdered Ms Spiers - who disappeared in very similar circumstances to Ciara Glennon and Jane Rimmer - but not beyond reasonable doubt. Edwards has been found guilty of murdering Ms Glennon and Ms Rimmer and will be sentenced on December 23.... Follow the verdict live

15.01.2022 It's Australia's most expensive and longest-running murder investigation. The verdict is due to be handed down at 9.15am. Follow it live

15.01.2022 WILLIAMS BUSHFIRE ALERT Aerial support is on its way to a bushfire burning west of Williams this afternoon. The fire is contained but not controlled. It's moving in an easterly direction.... The fire was reported at 12.52pm near Zilko Road. LATEST ALERTS: https://emergency.wa.gov.au --------------------- ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in the vicinity of ZILKO ROAD and ALBANY HIGHWAY, west of WILLIAMS TOWNSITE in the SHIRE OF WILLIAMS. There is no threat to lives or homes. There is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire started near the intersection of ZILKO RD and ALBANY HIGHWAY in WILLIAMS. WHAT TO DO: Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible. Read through your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. IF DRIVING: Be extremely careful when driving through the area. Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears. If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

15.01.2022 BEWARE THE CHRISTMAS GRINCHES Narrogin police have urged people to be especially vigilant with their security this holiday season after a flurry of thefts.

14.01.2022 HOW GOOD IS THIS? West Coast Eagles Brad Sheppard, Dom Sheed and Mark Hutchings dopped in on Pingelly for a free training session with a group of footy-crazed kids.

14.01.2022 TOMORROW'S BACK PAGE Hockey players from around the region attended YMCC Hockey Club’s annual High-Performance Pathway Camp in Narrogin on the weekend. Players from YMCC and regional clubs including Narrogin, Bunbury, Wagin, Kalgoorlie and Perth took part in the intense two-day camp for junior girls. ... Inside you will find cricket, pacing and gliding news. Upper Great Southern Hockey Association

13.01.2022 Transforming the school oval into a elaborate concert venue is no easy task, but that is exactly what Narrogin Primary School did last month for the Narrogin Voice Festival. There’s nothing like being part of the joy of kids singing together, it’s just something you get a real buzz out of" said principal David Harrison.

13.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE * Farmers slam a Government incentive campaign to lure young workers out to agricultural jobs. A video for the Wander and Work out Yonder campaign shows glamorous young women traipsing through an orchard and refers to a header as the company car of the Wheatbelt. * The Shire of Narrogin has scrapped a plan for a multimillion-dollar multi-sport clubroom facility. Council voted to undertake a needs analysis of sport and recreation in the shire with o...ne councillor asking why that was not done earlier. Look, it probably was done the wrong way round, Shire president Leigh Ballard said. * Racism and bullying were among the key issues identified in a youth survey commissioned by the Shire of Narrogin. Read our full coverage of the results and the way forward in tomorrow's paper.

13.01.2022 PINGELLY VICTORIOUS The results are in for the womens A1 netball grand final today. In a hard fought game, Pingelly took down Williams 68- 51. ... Read the full match report in next weeks Observer.

12.01.2022 CALL FOR HIGHBURY FIRE TRUCK REJECTED The town of Highbury has been unsuccessful in its campaign for a dedicated fire truck, with Shire of Narrogin councillors last month rejecting calls to relocate one of the Shire’s trucks. Highbury’s chief fire control officer Philip Porter said the community had been trying for years to get a fire truck in the town.... It’s a bit hard when we have to call up Narrogin and get those guys to come to our fires" he said. "It would be nice if we could stand on our own two feet with our own fire equipment rather than relying on big brother all the time."

12.01.2022 MEN'S CHAMPIONS Riffs have claimed a hard-fought mens A-grade premiership in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association. Grady Francis starred for Riffs, who netted two first half goals and finished 3-1 winners over All Blacks on Saturday night. ... Read below how Riffs were able to walk away with the 2020 premiership

12.01.2022 SURGING HAWKS Narrogin held Wagin scoreless in the final quarter to secure a place in this Sundays Upper Great Southern Football League Inc preliminary final, after winning the elimination first semifinal by 37 points. The Hawks will now face Williams for a place in the grand final.... Match report and pictures below from the first semifinal.

11.01.2022 Upper Great Southern Cricket Association players Rodney Ford and Dylan Kirk have been selected for next month’s highly anticipated Southern Smash. The Southern Smash Twenty20 draft for this year’s tournament, to be held in Albany on December 28 and 29, was held at Inswing Sports Bar on Sunday.

11.01.2022 MCLEISH'S MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Narrogin's Ann McLeish completed her 222km walk to Newdegate last Friday, raising more than $12,500 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The money raised by the walk brings Anns running total to $206,000 for RFDS since 2008.... Ann spoke to the Observer about her impressive effort, read more about it here.

11.01.2022 STAR SKIPPER Captain Ben McMillan powered Towns to a thrilling final-over win against Wandering at Clayton Road Oval on Saturday. McMillan claimed two wickets with the ball and then smashed 96 not out as Towns chased down 182 to win with five balls to spare.... We have a full wrap up from round five of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association plus the latest racing and swimming news.

11.01.2022 WINNERS ARE GRINNERS Riffs defeated All Blacks 3-1 in todays mens A grade hockey grand final. 1 all at half time, Riffs scored two unanswered goals in the second half leading them to victory. ... See the full match report in this weeks Observer.

11.01.2022 The ageing Smith Street toilet block situated next to Coles is set for an upgrade after almost two years of talks by the Shire of Narrogin. A frequent topic of debate within the shire, councillors decided at last month’s meeting to refurbish the existing toilet block, rather than demolish it or rebuild it at another location.

11.01.2022 HEARTBROKEN FAMILY PAYS TRIBUTE The family of Esperance shark attack victim Andrew Sharpe say he was a loving father, life-partner and brother who loved the ocean immensely and knew the risks of surfing.

11.01.2022 With more than 20 Christmas displays in town, judges visited every street in search of Narrogin’s best Christmas lights. The competition was won by Alan and Lindy Donaldson of Fox Street. See the rest of the winners here

10.01.2022 BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD The Shire of Narrogin has scrapped it's plan to build a multi-million-dollar multi-sport clubroom facility at the Clayton Road sports grounds after years of consulting and planning. At last months council meeting, councillors identified that the layout of the towns sports facilities did not lend itself to a multi-sport clubroom facility.... By going through the consultancy process and realising that the one building isnt what we need in that location, we know we now need to come up with a new plan to get a positive outcome for all the sporting clubs" said Shire President Leigh Ballard. "I dont think thats a waste of money at all.

10.01.2022 PROMISING CROP YIELDS Crop yields for the current grain harvest have been deemed better than expected in the Grain Industry Association of WA November crop report. The Albany zone’s expected tonnage has risen by 120,000 tonnes and is now tipped to produce roughly 3.43 million tonnes of grain.

10.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE * Fifteen-year-old Rosie Anderson is a rising star of female football from a region without a regular competition. We caught up with the young gun after a huge few months. * It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Shire of Narrogin, with the annual Christmas lights competition about to kick off. This year, there's a new competition for local businesses. Get the details tomorrow.

10.01.2022 NARROGIN'S YOUTH SPEAK OUT Youth: how do you find life in Narrogin? The results are in for the YMCAs youth survey, and a youth development plan is our for comment - read the full break down here.

09.01.2022 THEY'VE KEPT AN EYE ON ME Don Spiers has fronted up to the shearing shed almost every morning for more than half a century, even after the heartbreaking disappearance of his daughter, Sarah. Now 71, the veteran shearing contractor has opened up about how life in the sheds has helped him through some of his darkest days.

09.01.2022 An Australian woman who has recently returned to the country after living in Spain has sparked a huge manhunt after escaping mandatory hotel quarantine in Perth. It's understood 49-year-old Jenny Maree D’Ubios was only a few days into her 14-day-quarantine period and has not been cleared of having the coronavirus as she refused to have her day-two coronavirus test. Ms D’Ubois was last seen walking on Adelaide Terrace in Perth about 10.20am today. ... Anyone with information should call police on 131 444.

09.01.2022 TOP DOGS Gnowangerup won their third Ongerup Football Association premiership in the past six years after a remarkable turnaround in Saturdays grand final against Boxwood Hill. Boxwood led by 22 points at half-time before Bulldogs hometown hero Timm House sparked his side into action. ... The former Geelong-listed footballer kicked 10 second-half goals in a brilliant display to help deliver premiership glory for his Bulldogs as they finished 55-point winners in the decider. Check out our in-depth match report, including pictures and coaches comments below

09.01.2022 Stories from the shearing sheds evoke images from Australia’s past, but the industry is still important to our present and future. We take you inside the life of a modern-day shearer.

08.01.2022 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW Wickepin will be out to complete a perfect season and win their first Upper Great Southern Football League Inc premiership since 2008 when they clash with Williams in the grand final in Pingelly on Sunday. The Warriors won all seven home-and-away games before winning a thriller against the Cats in their second semifinal clash a fortnight ago.... A full grand final preview below including coaches comments

07.01.2022 BLUNDER OUT YONDER "I feel like saying to the politicians get rid of all your staff and advisers and try run your office with a whole bunch of people who have absolutely no experience at the busiest time of year, he said. Then see how efficient your office is, because thats the exact situation theyve put us in.... Farmers have ridiculed a state Government incentive campaign to lure young, inexperienced workers out to agricultural jobs in what McGowan described as getting the backpacker holiday experience at home. They say they need skilled labour from interstate for a safe and productive harvest this year.

06.01.2022 CATS BACK ON TOP In one of the lowest-scoring Upper Great Southern Football League grand finals in history, Williams lifted the premiership cup aloft after defeating Wickepin on Sunday. Williams won their seventh grand final in the past 11 seasons after claiming the 2020 decider 4.3 (27) to 1.4 (10) in front of a big crowd in Pingelly. ... Centre-half-back Isaac Christoforou won the George Warren Medal in the 17-point triumph. Read our full match report below along with coaches comments

06.01.2022 HOUSE ON FIRE Timm House has lived out a childhood dream by winning a come-from-behind grand final with Gnowangerup after booting 10 goals straight in a staggering second-half display. House returned home to the family farm this year after sitting on Geelongs AFL list for three years without getting a game. ... On Saturday, he produced a premiership- winning performance that will go down in Great Southern footy folklore.

06.01.2022 WOMEN'S HOCKEY CHAMPS A late goal from Taryn Trevenen guided Wagin to the 2020 Upper Great Southern Hockey Association womens A-grade grand final over Williams on Saturday night Read our full match report below

06.01.2022 WAGIN PREMIERES Wagin were triumphant in tonights womens A grade grand final, taking down Williams 2 - 1 A nail biting finish saw them score the winning goal in the final minutes of the game. ... Read the full match report in next weeks Observer.

05.01.2022 EAGLE HERE TO STAY The Shire of Williams will purchase artist Jordan Sprigg’s wedge-tailed eagle sculpture, temporarily located outside the Williams Woolshed on Albany Highway, for $45,000. Thanks to the donation of an unnamed Williams resident, the Shire will only be required to pay for one-third of the sculpture, with the donor covering the rest.... The sculpture has been a hot topic in the town, with multiple surveys put to the community on whether or not it should stay.

05.01.2022 PINGARING STAR READY FOR PRELIM FINAL Richmond premiership player and proud Pingaring footballer Liam Baker will be part of the Tigers’ quest to reach a third AFL grand final in four years tomorrow night. The Tigers have travelled to Adelaide Oval where they will face Port Adelaide in a preliminary final. ... Inside we have racing and pacing news aswell as a chat with recently drafted West Coast Eagles Julie-Anne Norrish from Katanning.

04.01.2022 R U OK? ROUND The Upper Great Southern Hockey Association held an R U OK? round last week to promote a positive approach to mental health and the importance of checking on a mate. Help-seeking isnt a sign of weakness, its a sign of strength and its really important to acknowledge that with the stoicism and toughen-up attitude out here said Holyoake Wheatbelt suicide prevention co-ordinator Jo Drayton.

04.01.2022 REMEMBER THIS? On July 10, specially trained career firefighters were deployed to a horror crash on Albany Highway in Arthur River to help volunteers from Wagin, Williams and Kojonup. They arrived to find a 19-year-old woman trapped under the wreckage of two trucks.... She was stuck there with her life in the balance for eight-and-a-half hours. Brilliant insight here from DFES into the role of fireys at a serious and complicated crash scene. STORY: https://bit.ly/3iy9Je6

04.01.2022 I’ve been working with numbats since 1980 trying for this sort of outcome," principal research scientist Tony Friend said.

04.01.2022 HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Concerns are held for 48 year old Ingram Reynolds who is believed to be in the Dumbleyung area. He was last spoken to at around 10:30am on September 23rd, and may be driving Iskcon WA 2001 Silver Mercedes or Prasadam WA 2000 White Isuzu truck.... He is described as 184cm, slim, brown hair, blue eyes, with a fair complexion. If you have any information that may assist in locating Ingram, please contact the WA Police Force on 131444 and quote CAD number 776771.

04.01.2022 The Arts Narrogin community has breathed a sigh of relief after receiving $88,000 in grant funding over the next 21/2 years. Arts Narrogin manager Cait Stewart stressed the importance of the grant in keeping the organisation going, saying she was overcome with relief when she heard its application had been successful.

03.01.2022 STATE SAND GREEN CHAMPIONSHIPS There was plenty of country competitors that took part in the 2020 Aglime State Sand Green Championships at the Riverview Golf Club, near Albany last week. Find a full wrap up below ... Golf WA

03.01.2022 TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE A veteran team of shearers, all in their 70s and with more than 50 years of experience, talk to us about the state of their industry. They are still shearing because they love it and because our farmers need them.... Among them is Don Spiers, who opens up about how life in the sheds has helped him after the loss of his daughter, Sarah.

03.01.2022 Trainer-driver Nathan Turvey enjoyed a successful night on the eight-race program at Narrogin on Saturday. Turvey drove two of his own pacers to victory to notch a winning double for the night. Narrogin Race and Pace

03.01.2022 Narrogin Hawks were unable to walk away with any premierships after losing their respective C and D-grade grand finals at Pingelly on Sunday in the Upper Great Southern Football League. Find a full wrap of the minor grades grand finals below

03.01.2022 FATAL CRASH A 22-year-old man has been killed in a crash about 10km south-west of Boddington. The crash happened on the Pinjarra-Williams Road in Marradong about 6.25am.... The man was the sole occupant of a Mazda ute when it left the road and struck a tree. Major crash investigators would like to speak to anyone who saw the crash or saw the vehicle before the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

03.01.2022 NORRISH FLYING HIGH Katanning footballer Julie-Anne Norrish says getting drafted by the West Coast Eagles is still sinking in. Known as Jibby, the rising star will hope to live out a childhood dream next year and pull on an Eagles jumper in the AFLW competition after being drafted with pick No.32 in the national draft last week.

02.01.2022 When Lockie Bradshaw talks about the shearing shed you can tell it’s a place he’s passionate about. The recent graduate of the WA College of Agriculture - Narrogin received the WA Shearing Industry Association Neville Munns Scholarship, awarded to an outstanding student interested in persuing a career in the wool industry. See what Lockie's got to say about the industry he loves, and what's in store for the young up-and-comer here.

02.01.2022 BUSHFIRE ALERT A fire has burnt through about 500 hectares north of Tincurrin this afternoon. The fire started about 3.15pm near the intersection of Tincurrin Road and Brown Road.... The cause has been deemed accidental. The fire is moving slowly in a east-north-easterly direction. Firefighters are expecting the wind to change from south-westerly to westerly at midnight. Firefighters are on the scene, strengthening containment lines, actively fighting the fire, patrolling the area and mopping up. Aerial support has been sent to help ground crews. LATEST ALERTS: https://emergency.wa.gov.au WHAT TO DO: - Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. - Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. - Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible. - Read through your bushfire survival plan. - If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. IF DRIVING: - Be extremely careful when driving through the area. - Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. - Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. - If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears. - If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

02.01.2022 TRAGIC NEWS Police have confirmed a 22-year-old man was killed in this morning's fatal crash near Boddington.

02.01.2022 NARROGIN'S RISING STAR Fifteen-year-old Rosie Anderson is a rising star of female football from a region without a regular competition. A member of the South Fremantle side, which won the 2020 Rogers Cup in September, Rosie lit up the league in her first year with the Bulldogs, winning fairest and best for the entire competition.... The Observer sat down with the young gun to discuss her stellar first year.

01.01.2022 NARROGIN WA'S TIDIEST TOWN Narrogin has been named the tidiest town in WA, taking out the top honour in the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities 2020 awards. The town was a finalist in four categories and was praised by judges for the huge amount of work that has gone into improving the appearance and accessibility of Narrogin for all community members.... Judges were especially impressed with Gnarojin Community Garden, the colourful new bins throughout the town, the development of bike paths, a collaborative BMX site, and the restoration of the pavilion.