Narrogin Observer

Energy giant BP has lodged plans for a major wind and solar power project near Narrogin which would have capacity to supply 133,000 homes.

Various grain trials were the spotlight at this years OATSPO, held near Narrogin, to showcase the latest in WA’s oat research capabilities.

For generations, Corrigin’s dogs have been more than beloved pets, they have been part of the town’s story with their final resting place now inspiring a new book.

The Narrogin and Districts Netball Association preliminary finals were held in Wagin at the weekend, with three exciting contests deciding the final grand final contenders across A, B and C-grades. 

The Wagin Palace Hotel has voiced strong opposition to a proposal to incorporate a liquor store into one of the local supermarkets, citing concerns about the increased availability of alcohol in a small town.

Katanning Wanderers held on for a remarkable premiership win in the fourths, surviving a huge challenge from Williams in a pulsating grand final at Boddington on September 6.

All Blacks women and the Warriors men became Upper Great Southern Hockey Association A-grade champions after grand finals at the Narrogin Hockey Stadium on Saturday.

Rural volunteer bushfire brigades are set to benefit from a new partnership with fertiliser giants CSBP which aims to boost the brigades’ readiness and response capabilities.

The RAC Rescue helicopter is transporting a seriously injured man in his 50s to Royal Perth Hospital after he became trapped in his crashed car in Beaufort River.

Dominant ruckman Sam Fortini received the George Warren Medal for an outstanding display in a losing affair, as Wickepin fell heartbreakingly short of back-to-back league premierships last week.

Millions of dollars have been awarded to more than 100 producers across WA’s sheep regions ahead of the approaching deadline to ban live sheep exports from Australia in May 2028.

Williams have claimed their third Upper Great Southern Football League reserves premiership in six years, outlasting Wagin in a feisty grand final at Boddington on Sunday.

Modular housing demand has been “booming” amongst WA farmers looking to increase their capacity for farm workers, despite recent changes to slash immigration rates by the Federal Government.

Narrogin Primary School was one of 10 schools across the country selected to take part in the Champion Chats program which connected young students with Commonwealth Games athletes.

It was all smiles and excitement at this years Newdegate Machinery Field Days as crowds flocked from afar to cook, get up to date on the latest agriculture tech, and see all the various competition winners.

A glorious final term helped Katanning Wanderers secure consecutive colts premierships on Sunday, a late surge propelling them to a definitive 27-point victory over a heartbroken Narrogin side in Boddington. 

Narrogin are celebrating the most memorable of premierships, holding off Wickepin by two points to end an 11-year flag drought in one of the Upper Great Southern Football League’s best grand finals on record.

The stands of Boddington Sport and Recreation Club were a blur of colour on Sunday as thousands of eager fans and supporters packed in for the Upper Great Southern Football League’s day of days. 

The Narrogin and Districts Netball Association A-grade finals delivered a thrilling contest, with Cuballing 1 edging out Williams 1 by just two goals in a tightly fought qualifying final on Saturday.

Executives from the Canadian company at the centre of a potential $776m gold mine deal have visited the Shire of Katanning to discuss their plans for the Badgebup site.