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My unbelievable year as a regional news reporter
Journalism students are always told to ‘go country’ when they graduate and Curtin’s Tom Shanahan did just that.
Katanning Wanderers win thrilling UGSFL premiership
A clutch goal from Katanning Wanderers ruckman Khallon Zilm in the dying seconds completed an incredible come-from-behind win over Williams in epic UGSFL grand final.
Family tragedy sparks political push for change to newborn screening tests
The legacy of the late Rosie Dark is set to reach State Parliament as her Katanning family continue to push for changes to WA’s newborn screening tests.
Fears held for missing Katanning man
Police hold grave fears for Katanning man Ajit Khan, 34, who is understood not to be a strong swimmer.
‘Proud Tambellup boy’ Richard Goyder the toast of WA
Tambellup’s own Richard Goyder has shown that anything is possible for those in the Great Southern by being named as this years Western Australian of the Year.
Farmer’s wife reveals he planned to sell crash plane
WA farmer and grains industry stalwart Trevor Badger, who died in a tragic plane crash on Saturday, was taking his ultralight aircraft on one last joy flight before selling it, his wife Deborah says.
Every day’s a blessing for young Katanning farmer
This time last year Makaela Knapp was “knocking on heaven’s door” with life-threatening blood disorders. Now, the Katanning woman has shared her inspirational story.
Bush-bashing ‘hoons’ leave long-lasting damage to lake
A group of drivers who ripped their way across Wagin Lake have residents concerned of long lasting damage to the “fragile ecosystem” after one of the vehicles got bogged in the middle of the reserve.
Re-Pete Rundle vows to step up against dominant Labor
Nationals MP Peter Rundle’s re-election celebrations are to be short-lived as he eyes off a key-role in the new-look Opposition in a bid to protect regional votes in the Upper House.
Clinical Kendenup run down Australs
Kendenup have maintained touch with ladder-leaders Tambellup after an impressive performance against a stoic Australs in round 10 of the Great Southern Cricket Association on Saturday
It took a pandemic to be heard
The recent prominence of Auslan interpretation on TV news is increasing awareness of Deaf language and Deaf culture.
“I’m the luckiest man in the world”: Vietnam Vet
Remembrance Day will be especially poignant this year for Vietnam War veteran Geof Irvin, writes Tom Shanahan.