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  1. PortPremiumCommonwealth backs capacity, border boost at Geraldton Port

  2. CrimePremiumAngry patron arrested after assaults, café rampage

  3. Let it GrainPremiumMingenew grain hub gets major storage and rail boost

  4. Yellow WaveMore than two million tonnes of grain received by CBH Group

  5. CrimePremiumWoman jailed for five years for stabbing partner in heart

Sportsmans' captain Riley Barham celebrates the half-century

CricketPremiumCaptain’s knock guides Sporties to win in grand final replay

Bluff Point have an unfamiliar seat at the head of the Geraldton Community Bank Cricket League table after two wins last weekend, while Sportsmans once again proved their class in a grand final replay.

Victor Tanti

Police attend the scene of an explosion in Cape Burney.

CrimePremiumStreet evacuated after explosion in Cape Burney

An explosive device has caused a Cape Burney street to be evacuated on Wednesday morning, as police investigate the cause and urge anyone with information to come forward

Sally Q Davies

Mid West tennis players Mia Tyler, Clara Hansworth, Sally Ward, Mieke and Elke Van Straaten.

TennisPremiumYoung tennis stars bring home silver at Darcy Slater Cup

Mid West’s youngest tennis stars delivered some impressive performances during last week’s D’Arcy Slater & Women in Tennis Foundation Cup, holding their own against the State’s top regional tennis juniors.

Rebecca Ruthven

A young Mid West couple expecting a baby are now $6.6 million richer thanks to a Lotto windfall.

LottoPremiumWoah baby! Expectant parents’ $6.6m Lotto windfall

A lucky Mid West couple have won the jackpot, taking home $6.6 million in Saturday’s $20m Superdraw  — thanks to a simple text reminder to buy a ticket.

Harriet Dash

GABA RD 4. Pumas vs Hawks. Riley Fong had 31 points

BasketballPremiumPumas back to winning ways after downing Hawks

After a brief stumble last week, Pumas are back on track after claiming wins over Hawks in the top flight of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association’s men’s and women’s competition on Tuesday night.

Rebecca Ruthven

Dr Howard Gray with his new book, From Zeewijk To Tortelduijf.

HistoryPremiumBook lifts Zeewijk out of Batavia’s shadow

According to marine historian and researcher Dr Howard Gray, the shipwreck of the Zeewijk and the remarkable tale of survival has long been overshadowed by the better-known Batavia wreck and mutiny.

Kate Campbell

Anthony Haygarth at Geraldton Fishing Harbour.

FisheriesPremiumPremiumFishers call for clarity around demersal fishing ban

WA fishers are calling for clarity around the demersal fishing ban as the ban came under the microscope last week during three days of parliamentary hearings. 

Luke Primavera Gardening Services.

CommunityPremiumPremiumMid west businesses recognised at 2026 VERA awards

Several Mid West businesses have been commended for their support of emergency services volunteers at the 2026 Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards. 

Diana Ascoli, mayor Jerry Clune, Elvie Dann, Lee Brooks and Donna Ronan.

CommunityPremiumPremiumSeniors Week celebrations in full swing

Seniors Week activities in Greater Geraldton started up this week, providing an opportunity for the significant contributions the older and wiser members of the community to be acknowledged and celebrated. 

Wanderers celebrate taking a wicket in their Round 4 clash against Towns.

CricketPremiumWanderers thrash Towns as race for top spot heats up

Chapman Valley-Northampton sit on top of the table in the Young Motors Women’s T20 Cricket Series, but Wanderers are just behind them after storming to a comprehensive victory over Towns on Sunday.

Victor Tanti & Rebecca Ruthven

Maddy Marshall lines up on goal for Demons as Rats’ Tessa O’Malley moves in from behind.

Water PoloPremiumSecond half surge takes Demons to victory over Rats

Demons produced a strong second-half performance to overcome Rats 11-6 in fourth round of the women’s A-grade contest on Saturday afternoon. 

Derek Goforth

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A female passenger has allegedly been sexually assaulted in broad daylight at Perth Airport, with a man accused of attacking her near the boarding gates before flying out.

Courts & JusticePremiumPassenger allegedly sexually assaulted at Perth Airport

A female passenger has allegedly been sexually assaulted in broad daylight at Perth Airport, with a man accused of attacking her near the boarding gates before flying out.

Oliver Lane

The chain has 17 of its 38 stores within Westfield shopping centres, including Carousel.

RetailPremium‘Distressing’: David Jones workers brace for job losses

The union representing hundreds of WA David Jones employees says it stands ready to protect workers amid fears of mass job losses after the iconic retailer went bankrupt.

Cheyanne Enciso

Dustin Gary Higgs was jailed in District Court.

courtsPremiumPerth speedway driver jailed for sexually penetrating child

A prominent WA speedway driver has been put behind bars after being found guilty of grooming and starting a ‘pre-meditated’ sexual relationship with a girl while she was underage. 

Melissa Sheil

A family have been left heartbroken after a house fire in Collie claimed the life of one-year-old boy

WA NEWSPremium‘Cot was in flames’: Toddler dies in tragic WA house fire

A devastating house fire in Collie has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.

Hayley Primmer

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West Coast started pre-season training on Monday.

AFLVideoPremiumWho set the standard at West Coast on day one of pre-season?

West Coast started pre-season training on Monday and that’s when you look to see who is setting the standard for others to follow. One man made himself impossible to miss.

Craig O'Donoghue

It looks like a dolls house but this home in Applecross is deceptively big, with nearly 800sqm of space Unknown

House That!PremiumThe Applecross home with room for almost everything

Don’t be fooled by its dollhouse looks — this recently listed Applecross home is packing a whole lot of house, with an impressive 780sqm under the roof. 

Kim Macdonald

Dustin Gary Higgs was jailed in District Court.

courtsPremiumPremiumPerth speedway driver jailed for sexually penetrating child

A prominent WA speedway driver has been put behind bars after being found guilty of grooming and starting a ‘pre-meditated’ sexual relationship with a girl while she was underage. 

Yoga studio owner Laurel Green said she’d been excited to discover an osteopathy program was starting up in Perth.

EducationPremiumPremiumREVEALED: Year 12s get new uni options, including a WA first

Year 12s thinking about what to study at university next year have had a few extra choices added to their options.

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PremiumAboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Regional News

Two brothers have been rescued from rough seas off Albany after their kayaks overturned, leaving one tangled in an anchor rope and both struggling to stay afloat.

WA NewsVideoMum raises alarm as sons rescued from rough seas off Albany

Two brothers have been rescued from rough seas off Albany after their kayaks overturned, leaving one tangled in an anchor rope and both struggling to stay afloat.

Troy de Ruyter

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are just around the corner and with so many offers and countdown timers competing for attention, it’s easy to feel pressured into making a quick purchase. 

Consumer WatchPremiumWhen a bargain isn’t a bargain

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are just around the corner and with so many offers and countdown timers competing for attention, it’s easy to feel pressured into making a quick purchase. 

Barb Thompson

A study is seeking country party goers, hoping to learn more about their experiences with alcohol, drugs, mental health and sexual health. 

Young peoplePremiumRegional party-goers targeted in new study

A study is seeking country party-goers hoping to explore their experiences with alcohol, drugs, mental health and sexual health. 

Harriet Dash

WA College of Agriculture - Morawa's graduating class of 2026, including a special tribute to Emily Vlahov.

GraduationPremiumPremiumTragic absence felt as college’s Class of 2026 graduates

Graduating students from the WA College of Agriculture — Morawa had a fitting send-off to their high school careers recently — with one important missing member of the Class of 2026 fondly remembered.

Fair-goers can expect to see many intriguing vehicles.

Collectors fair PremiumPremiumEsperance collectors fair set for 15th iteration 

The Esperance Mechanical Restoration Group boasts an extensive collection of vehicles, military and farming equipment that comprises the area’s mechanical heritage. 

It's a Knockout in Port Denison

CommunityPremiumPremiumChallenge for emergency crews a knockout success

Mid West emergency crews went head-to-head last weekend, tackling a different kind of challenge at St Johns It’s a Knockout event. 

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The environment has gone from bad to worse for companies intimately tied to AI infrastructure.

CNBC newsPremiumAI meltdown drives Nasdaq to worst day since April 2025

Nvidia pushed the world’s big tech index to its worst day in 19 months, after US midterm election results raised Wall Street concerns the artificial intelligence buildout is poised to slow down.

Kif Leswing and Caleigh Keating

Attendees try out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro during the Apple Experience LA in Los Angeles, Oct. 28, 2026.

CNBC newsAt last, Apple brings out touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced its first laptop with a touchscreen will go on sale next week. The launch signifies the growing strategic importance of the Mac to Apple, despite it generating less revenue than the iPhone.

Kif Leswing

Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

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Two brothers have been rescued from rough seas off Albany after their kayaks overturned, leaving one tangled in an anchor rope and both struggling to stay afloat.

WA NewsVideoMum raises alarm as sons rescued from rough seas off Albany

Two brothers have been rescued from rough seas off Albany after their kayaks overturned, leaving one tangled in an anchor rope and both struggling to stay afloat.

Troy de Ruyter

Authorities are counting the cost of damage to a Perth shark barrier after a boat became trapped inside the protected swimming zone just days after the netting was reinstalled for summer.

WA NewsMystery as boat damages Perth shark barrier after reinstall

Authorities are counting the cost of damage to a Perth shark barrier after a boat became trapped inside the protected swimming zone just days after the netting was reinstalled for summer.

Oliver Lane

Brent Smoothy descibed the fine as ‘horrendous’

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PremiumJustice system lets miner dodge $355k penalty for tyre blast

A wealthy businessman’s mining firm legally avoided paying a $355,000 injury penalty for two years and counting, exposing WA’s Department of Justice as a toothless tiger.

A rescue is underway at a popular campground about 100km east of Albany after an man fell down an embankment on a walking trail.

rescueElderly man airlifted from remote campground after fall

An elderly man has been airlifted from a popular campground about 100km east of Albany after he fell down an embankment on a walking trail.

People taking weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic need to do this one thing, according to a landmark WA study.

WA NewsVideoThe weight-loss drug warning people need to hear

People taking weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro need to do this one thing, according to a landmark WA study.

Builders will be offered freight subsidies as the Cook Government scrambles to ease a brick shortage that is pushing up prices and slowing down desperately needed home construction. 

State PoliticsPremiumBrick crisis sparks $7.5m rescue package for WA builders

Builders will be offered freight subsidies as the Cook Government scrambles to ease a brick shortage that is hampering desperately needed home construction. 

Jessica Page