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West Australian
3 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Darkan Golf Club host Great Southern Men's 4BBB Championships as Wagin pair claim title
The Darkan Golf Club hosted the annual Great Southern Men's 4BBB Championships on Saturday, with more than 70 golfers from across the region turning out to compete for the title. A competitive field of 74 players from clubs including Darkan, Moodiarrup, Narrogin, Cuballing, Boddington, Lake View, Williams, Katanning, Wagin and Pingelly competed across the championship categories and novelty prizes. Competitors had a cool start to the morning but the weather turned out perfect for a day out on the course. This year's championship competition was sponsored by Patmore Feeds, Pederick Engineering, Acciona Energia, Narrogin Toyota and Narrogin Mazda. Wagin pair Ken Adams and Rod Shemeld claimed the title of champions, with Narrogin's Wayne Palumbo and Brett Coxon finishing runners-up. The nett winners for the day were Boddington golfers Milton Keen and Rodger Wotherspoon, with runners-up Murray Steddy from Darkan and Darryl Abbott from Moodiarrup. Third place in gross went to Michael Hulse and Tim Buller who both played for the host club of Darkan, and third place in nett was claimed by Williams pair Matt Cooper and James Scanlon. Katanning's Michael Kowald also impressed with an eagle on the par five 12th hole. A total of 18 novelty categories were also won on the day, with competitors from a range of clubs claiming prizes for feats including longest putt, nearest second and third, and longest drive.
West Australian
6 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Narrogin DNA takes three teams to WA Netball Association Championships, under-16 girls make grand final
Narrogin and Districts Netball Association sent three teams to the Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships over the WA Day long weekend, with the under-16 team making it through to the grand final. More than 300 teams representing 48 associations travelled from across the State to compete, with 46 divisions representing 13 metropolitan associations, 35 regional and 17 invitational teams from Singapore. NDNA's under-16 team was undefeated until the final round, with an undefeated Margaret River taking the win ahead of the grand final. Denmark put up a good fight in the first round, but Narrogin pushed through to take the win on a slim four-point margin at 19-15. Big wins against Eaton and Joondalup followed, but the team had to fight hard again in round five as Busselton threatened to overturn their winning streak. However, Narrogin fought them off through the whole game, staying one step ahead and taking the win at 20-19. The team notched another win over Port Hedland in round six, before facing top side Margaret River in the final round, where they had their first loss of the competition. The two teams faced off again in the grand final game, with Narrogin fighting hard but coming off second best with a five-goal loss to end their campaign as runners-up. The under-14 team fought against a competitive field, and started the first round of the weekend with a close game against Joondalup where they trailed by only two goals at the final whistle. Despite best efforts, the Narrogin girls couldn't stand up to the might of the division's top sides over the next three rounds, going down to Margaret River, Swan Districts and Bridgetown. They found their feet again in round six against Denmark, but couldn't quite turn the scoreboard their way and Denmark took the win at 22-19. Narrogin's weekend ended in round seven, with Swan Districts going on to defeat Rockingham and Districts in the grand final 21-7. The under-12 team played hard and kept their heads held high despite big early losses, playing through to round seven to proudly represent their association.
West Australian
6 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Narrogin takes three teams to WA Netball Association Championships, under-16 girls make grand final
Narrogin and Districts Netball Association sent three teams to the Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships over the WA Day long weekend, with the under-16 team making it through to the grand final. More than 300 teams representing 48 associations travelled from across the State to compete, with 46 divisions representing 13 metropolitan associations, 35 regional and 17 invitational teams from Singapore. NDNA's under-16 team was undefeated until the final round, with an undefeated Margaret River taking the win ahead of the grand final. Denmark put up a good fight in the first round, but Narrogin pushed through to take the win on a slim four-point margin at 19-15. Big wins against Eaton and Joondalup followed, but the team had to fight hard again in round five as Busselton threatened to overturn their winning streak. However, Narrogin fought them off through the whole game, staying one step ahead and taking the win at 20-19. The team notched another win over Port Hedland in round six, before facing top side Margaret River in the final round, where they had their first loss of the competition. The two teams faced off again in the grand final game, with Narrogin fighting hard but coming off second best with a five-goal loss to end their campaign as runners-up. The under-14 team fought against a competitive field, and started the first round of the weekend with a close game against Joondalup where they trailed by only two goals at the final whistle. Despite best efforts, the Narrogin girls couldn't stand up to the might of the division's top sides over the next three rounds, going down to Margaret River, Swan Districts and Bridgetown. They found their feet again in round six against Denmark, but couldn't quite turn the scoreboard their way and Denmark took the win at 22-19. Narrogin's weekend ended in round seven, with Swan Districts going on to defeat Rockingham and Districts in the grand final 21-7. The under-12 team played hard and kept their heads held high despite big early losses, playing through to round seven to proudly represent their association.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Provincial gallopers get their chance at $100,000 glory in Provincial Championship Series Final at Belmont
One provincial class galloper will have their day in the sun this Saturday when a capacity 16-horse field take the $100,000 Racing WA Provincial Championship Series Final (1400m) at Belmont Eight heat winners are among the line-up, with Narrogin qualifier winner Platinum Shot leading the TABtouch market at $3.70. On March 30, the mare began brilliantly before taking cover just off the pace and threading a way through once straightening. Under Tash Faithfull, the four-year-old romped clear for a comfortable two-and-a-half length success and defeated Like No Other ($31) and Speed Bubble ($19). Two subsequent starts have reaped runner-up performances, the last of which was a half-length defeat to Madame Magic at Ascot two weeks ago. Treble Maker ($3.80) took her Kalgoorlie qualifier on May 3 when handled by apprentice Ava Catarino. She sat third from last and travelled strongly into the contest before working clear into the straight and storming home to gather up Sure Thing - who had stolen a march – to win by a length. Secret Attire ($14), the winner's Peter Fernie stablemate, was held in third place. It brought up back-to-back wins for Treble Maker in successive weeks and she will now be taken over by senior rider Lucy Fiore. Camera Action ($5) is the latest qualifier for the series, going under as a $1.90 favourite at Northam as recently as Sunday. Near the back and wide, Brad Parnham pulled the mare to the outside upon cornering and the four-year-old quickened into the lead. However, Manhattan Strip burst through the pack and proved too good over the late stages, scoring by more than half a length. In-form apprentice Brayden Gaerth takes the reins on Camera Action but must overcome gate 17, which will become 16 should Ton Of Grunt ($17) fail to gain a start. Psycho Sista ($9.50) began on roller-skates at Pinjarra two weeks ago when flying to the front before being challenged by Uukhai. Notwithstanding her fighting effort, Psycho Sista was overcome by both Uukhai and winner Six Shooter to be beaten a length and a half. It was her first run since late last year and encouraged supporters that she will have the speed to make light work of gate 12. Although he only ran eighth in his Mount Barker heat back on February 9 and is the first emergency, Vomo Island ($10) has enhanced his reputation with a last-start win and placings at two of his three other subsequent runs. Shaun McGruddy replaces apprentice Rosie Mahony but will have his work cut out from barrier 18. Belta Of A Song ($16) was further behind Six Shooter in the Bunbury event, marking her first race appearance since winning three straight events late in 2024. She finished one position ahead of Ton Of Grunt to secure her place in the field. Looks ($21), like Platinum Shot and co, also ventured to Narrogin and scored his qualifier on April 10. There, he sat behind The Coolakin King and proved too strong over the concluding part, striking away to score by a length. He since ran last of eight at Ascot on May 3 in the race that featured Platinum Shot. Uncle Gerard ($23) was fifth to Six Shooter, while Top Of The Pops ($26) was fourth to Looks before running second at York. First Law ($26) brings far-flung form, landing the prize at Esperance. On March 2, he was shuffled all the way back to near last rounding the turn before starting an ambitious run from the tail. He sustained a long and strong finishing burst to come over the top and win, running away to prevail by three quarters of a length. Placings at Albany following that were heartening but struggled against a tough line-up last week when ninth to Supernatural at Ascot. Top Fun ($26) was fifth to Platinum Shot before a third and fourth at Kalgoorlie, while Snazzler was a last-start eighth to Six Shooter. The three market outsiders have the distinction of contesting multiple heats, with Defiant Diorite ($31) third to Looks and fourth to Treble Maker. Like No Other ($31) was second to Platinum Shot and his sixth to Six Shooter was split by a seventh at Ascot. Pro Is Here ($71) was ninth in the Mount Barker heat, fourth in the Albany edition, and fifth at Northam behind Manhattan Strip on the weekend. + Gee Heza Sport, a late nomination for Saturday's $35,000 TABtouch Narrogin Cup (2662m), is sure to have a stranglehold over the betting for the Listed feature after chief danger Penny Black drew the second row. Gee Heza Sport, who was second in The Nullarbor and third in the Fremantle Cup, has proven himself up to the best pacers in WA and should force forward from his high draw (six) to pursue the front. Longreach Bay (gate five) is blessed with tremendous gate speed and is sure to rush forward to obtain a key position. Whilst that could mean Gee Heza Sport is left in the breeze at least initially, Penny Black (barrier nine) is sure to want to get close to the action. One of the toughest horses in training, Penny Black is rated far superior to Gee Heza Sport (120 vs 102) and was destined to draw worse than her arch-rival. She found the front mid-race last week and ground out victory in the WASBA Breeders' Stakes over her female counterparts. Feeling Aces (gate one) is the only horse to reappear from last year's cup, pushing Pinny Tiger to a head margin after sitting on the leader's back. + Impressive heat winner Ruby Lovera is expected to be hard to beat in the Group 3 $50,000 Westral 3yo Fillies Diamond Classic (2130m) at Gloucester Park on Friday. From gate two, she reunites with regular reinsman Gary Hall Jr, who has returned from an Exmouth holiday to drive the youngster. Trent Wheeler partnered the daughter of Sweet Lou when winning her heat, coming from the back to score. Ruby Lou (gate 11) will follow her out and caught the eye when flashing into third behind Reinette (seven) and Ruby Lovera's stablemate Poppyonthebeach (nine) in another heat. Delulu (eight) galloped as the $1.40 favourite in Ruby Lovera's qualifier but still performed stoically, finishing fourth.
West Australian
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
International success Zap Circus sells out A Circus Sensation in Narrogin on regional WA tour
For one night only, the internationally successful Zap Circus wowed the southern Wheatbelt with a mix of acrobats, fire stunts, comedy and a chance for audience members to take to the stage. With 170 in the crowd and about 90 more on the waitlist, a seat for the WA-based circus' latest show A Circus Sensation at the Narrogin Senior High School gymnasium was in high demand on Saturday night. Run by husband-and-wife duo Rusty Hammond and Tarrabelle Murphy, the pair have performed in more than 30 countries and received 11 awards for their act since 2015. Murphy said the Narrogin show 'was an unforgettable evening'. 'The Narrogin performance was incredible,' she said. 'The evening was electric with the energy of a sold-out audience, turning the school gymnasium into a theatre for the night with impressive stunts, hilarious comedy and even an opportunity for audience members to take the stage. 'It is fantastic to see such demand for the show in the community. 'We are thrilled that so many people had the opportunity to enjoy the evening and we look forward to working with Arts Narrogin and the surrounding shires to bring the show back again. 'We hope that by bringing our shows to regional communities we can provide joy, happiness, long lasting memories and connection through shared experiences.' Narrogin Senior High School students got a taste of performing during a trick workshop led by Hammond and Murphy. 'The workshop was a great addition to the performance, allowing the high school students to try their hand at the art of circus,' Murphy said. 'Students learnt new skills and had the opportunity to have a go at something out of the ordinary.' Zap Circus is touring regional WA, stopping in Mt Barker, Narrogin, Karratha, Mandurah, Manjimup, York, Harvey and Lake Grace.
