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Salt of the earth: Behind Moojepin Foods’ creative approach to tackling dryland salinity 

by Great Southern Staff | Jun 22, 2026 | Indulge In The Great Southern

Written by Max Veenhuyzen Soil salinity costs Australian farms hundreds of millions of dollars every year. One farmer has an idea for turning the problem into profit.    Katanning farmer David Thompson has never been afraid to go against the grain.   He was one of the...

Getting to know the town that brings the world together, one dish at a time 

by Great Southern Staff | May 11, 2026 | Indulge In The Great Southern

Written by Max Veenhuyzen From contemporary pubs and hotels to a halal cafe owned by the local imam, Katanning’s food and drink scene is as diverse as it is delicious.   When the conversation turns to multiculturalism, Katanning isn’t content to just talk the talk or...

A day in the life of the Katanning Regional Sheep Saleyards

by Great Southern Staff | Apr 27, 2026 | Experience The Great Southern

Written by Max Veenhuyzen Sprawled across more than four hectares, this facility in WA’s sheep farming heartland the largest undercover saleyards in the Southern Hemisphere.  At 6am every Wednesday, buyers begin to arrive at the regional sheep saleyards in...

A taste of Thailand in Katanning: The story behind Wan’s Aussie Thai

by Great Southern Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Indulge In The Great Southern

Written by Max Veenhuyzen This smiley chef has been serving real-deal Thai food in Katanning for almost a decade. Supawan Thomas may have been born in northern Thailand, but she’s found a home – and appreciative dining public – in Australia’s Great Southern region....

Wines of the Wild South | Cottesloe

by Great Southern Staff | Nov 5, 2024 | Experience The Great Southern

✍🏽 By Erin Malloy | Ahoy Management Top drops from the Great Southern converge in Cottesloe for Wines of the Wild South Wander through wine and food from the Great Southern and discover the region’s breadth of premium Rieslings and other varietals at Wines of...
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Salt of the earth: Behind Moojepin Foods’ creative approach to tackling dryland salinity 

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Getting to know the town that brings the world together, one dish at a time 

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A day in the life of the Katanning Regional Sheep Saleyards

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A taste of Thailand in Katanning: The story behind Wan’s Aussie Thai

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  • Salt of the earth: Behind Moojepin Foods’ creative approach to tackling dryland salinity 
  • Getting to know the town that brings the world together, one dish at a time 
  • A taste of Thailand in Katanning: The story behind Wan’s Aussie Thai
  • Albany Rock Oysters
  • Spa Treatments Post Trail
  • Spotlighting Sustainable Spirits
  • Wines Worthy of the Drive

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