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Southern WA residents share in Australia Day gongs

Several people in Western Australia's Great Southern and south-west have received the Order of Australia, as part of this year's Australia Day honours.










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Katanning expecting to be Great Southern NBN 'hub'

The Katanning Shire says it still expects to be the first area in Western Australia's Great Southern to have fixed line access to the National Broadband Network (NBN), despite earlier work being carried out in Narrogin.




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Aboriginal teaching assistants hit in budget cuts appeal to the Education Minister

Aboriginal teaching assistants whose jobs have been axed, have appealed directly to the Education Minister for their jobs to be reinstated.










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Climate change extinction fears aired for WA south coast

University of Western Australia (UWA) researchers have warned of the potential for "very large extinction rates" among marine life unique to southern WA due to climate change.




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Broomehill West residents say town in dark over blackout details

Residents in the Great Southern town of Broomehill West have expressed frustration over a lack of information during a recent blackout.




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Collingwood footballer Marley Williams assault trial begins in Albany on WA's south coast

A court in WA has heard a Collingwood footballer was motivated by "sheer revenge" when he assaulted a man outside a nightclub on the state's south coast. Marley Williams, 20, is on trial in the District Court charged with causing grievous bodily harm.













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Backyard Farmer: autumn spruce-up

We're almost in the third month of the year, and it's likely that your garden is looking a little on the tired side. Never fear, help is here!






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129-year-old Hillston Spectator's future in doubt as editor eyes retirement after 60 years

Pat O'Sullivan took over the Hillston Spectator from his dad more than 60 years ago. But now, with his garden calling, the publication could be at risk of folding.




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Norfolk Island, South Pacific haven with NSW postcode and ACT vote, grapples with Australian rule

A peaceful paradise known for its iconic pine trees and spectacular coastline, Norfolk Island is riddled with political tension and simmering social unrest.



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Saltwater solution for drought towns battling brackish drinking water

Desalination is not just for coastal cities treating seawater. Drought-hit inland towns could use it where emergency bore water supplies are too salty.




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Outback milliner uses high fashion to tackle mental health issues and isolation

Flamboyant fascinators and fedoras, once destined for fashion's grandest stages, help to overcome isolation and mental health issues in outback Australia.




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The crusading Coonamble great-grandmother who opened a nightclub to wipe out an RSL's debt

When the local RSL in Coonamble in central west New South Wales found itself in debt to the tune of $500,000, it was feared nothing could be done.





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Louth Races attract thousands but it's a bittersweet pilgrimage as the drought bites

Thousands head to the tiny New South Wales town of Louth for a dusty race weekend amid the ongoing dry.



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Bourke building strong future from elders' legacy through Spirit Project

Award-winning journalist Allan Clarke returns to his home town with his storytelling skills to help local youth capture the stories of their elders.




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Central Darling Shire to remain under administration until 2024 marking a decade without elected councillors

The largest local council in New South Wales, whose patch includes the Darling River town that experienced mass fish kills, will spend another four years in administration.