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  1. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYSisters doing it for themselves in the Mid West

  2. Back to businessPremiumHotel site cleared, business to return.

  3. Build blitzPremiumGeraldton set for housing construction boom

  4. HOUSE FIRETea light candles cause $350,000 of damage to home

  5. FLOOD RESCUETeen rescued after clinging to tree in floodwaters

Safety firstPremiumSecurity program aims to make victims feel safer

Making vulnerable Mid West residents feel safer in their homes and reducing crime are the aims of a new program run by WA Police.

Phoebe Pin

Tin tourismPremiumAustralia’s biggest tin collection for sale

A “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” has emerged to buy what could be Australia’s biggest collection of tins, with the current museum owner eager to see the tourist attraction live on.

Phoebe Pin

SOMEWHERE TO LIVEStaff housing on Labor hit list

The Exmouth business community has praised a Labor commitment, if re-elected, to fast-track construction of workers’ accommodation to meet a “critical shortage” in the tourist town.

Liam Beatty

ART ALRIGHTPremiumYamaji Art Centre rebounds

Less than a week after emergency workers escorted the Yamaji Art Centre team into their damaged store to salvage their art, they can be heard chuckling in the store temporarily housing their work.

Lisa Favazzo

FLOODING ‘UNHEARD OF’Downpour damages buildings in Mullewa

Buildings and roads are in need of repair after more than 110mm of rain was dumped on Mullewa this week.

Phoebe Pin & Liam Beatty

PILE UPPremiumDramatic scenes in three-car Chapman Rd pile up

No one was injured in the three-car pile up near the Professionals Geraldton office, which was caused by a distracted P-plate driver.

Phoebe Pin

VACCINE ROLL OUTPremiumPremiumPfizer issues won’t delay vaccine roll out in Gero

In Geraldton today, Health Minister Roger Cook says COVID-19 vaccinations will start in Geraldton on March 15, whether or not the Pfizer vaccine is available.

Vic hotel fallsPremiumPremiumPast Victoria Hotel staff remember the pub’s glory days

The Victoria Hotel may now just be a pile of rubble, but Geraldton residents say a wrecking ball cannot touch the memories and friendships made while living and working at the landmark venue.

POLICE WRAPCrackdown puts the brakes on crime

After an unfortunate crime spike in Geraldton police have had great results with the successful launch of Operation Heatshield2, writes Sen. Sgt Jason Scragg.

PUBLIC WORKSRising construction costs force City to do the job

Council rejects tenders for Cathedral Ave roundabout project after sharp increases to civil construction costs.

Geoff Vivian

ALMOST HOMELESSMum desperate to find a rental

Good job, three kids, four pets and possibly nowhere to live.

Geoff Vivian

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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARYWATCH the video series, Catching Lisa’s Killer, here

Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. WATCH the exclusive seven-part true crime series on Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie and the dark reality of WA’s underworld.

Ben Harvey

Everything you need to knowPremiumBikie gangs: The definitive guide to WA’s underbelly

There are fears the latest eruption of bikie violence in Perth could lead to all-out war. Here’s everything you need to know about the gangs at the centre of WA’s dark underbelly. SEE THE FULL LIST

Sarah Steger

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Parent concernedPremiumBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

The Department of Education confirmed an incident had taken place at recess time today, and said a boy, age not confirmed, had been taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Sam Jones

‘Grossly negligent’Premium‘Idiot’ driver jailed for girl’s Esperance party death

A 21-year-old apprentice baker who was angry and ‘trying to frighten’ bystanders when he ploughed his high-powered car into partygoers, killing a teenage girl, has been jailed.

Emily Moulton

big life changePremiumWake-up spurs Collie mum’s health fix

A harsh wake-up call helped change the course of one Collie mother’s life — and now she wants to raise awareness about preventable health problems in Aboriginal communities to do the same for others.

Ailish Delaney

Exmouth tragedyPremiumPremiumWhat is a microlight? Expert on Exmouth crash aircraft

Microlights, similar to the one well-liked couple Mal Watt and Samantha Nuttall were flying in when they were tragically killed this week, have recently grown to popularity in Australia.

the bunno bunchPremiumPremiumMeet the women who led Bunbury through COVID

Hear from ten inspirational women who helped Bunbury sail through the chaos of 2020 and learn how they ‘choose to challenge’ ahead of International Women’s Day.

Leadership forumTrailblazers join ACCI for International Women’s Day

A trailblazing Air Commodore, a hostage survivor and an accomplished leadership trainer will inspire locals at Centennial Stadium this International Women’s Day.

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Loyal Labor officer’s shock over ‘brutal’ sacking

A dedicated staffer who worked for Deputy Premier Roger Cook says she was sacked after suffering bullying, harassment and inappropriate comments about her disability within the Labor party.

John Flint

Perth bikie warsCommentsPremiumFace tatts tell inside story of bikie enforcer

When a Hells Angel made headlines for bashing Nick Martin at a bar soon before the Rebels boss was assassinated, the man was a mystery. But Dayne Brajkovich’s story is literally written on his face.

Rourke Walsh

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CommentsPremiumBleeding, elderly patients left to wait outside ED

Leaked St John Ambulance case logs lay bare the horrific circumstances endured by patients — many elderly — needing to be admitted to WA’s overflowing emergency departments but kept waiting for hours.

High flyerPremiumPremiumSt John of God exec calls on dads to inspire daughters

Despite coming from country NSW and never having seen a family member go through university, Shirley Bowen’s dream of becoming a doctor was not once considered beyond the realms of possibility.

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CommentsPremiumSlain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

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Canberra rape victim’s Perth hotel hell

Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was left distressed in her Perth hotel during the 2019 election campaign just weeks after a colleague allegedly raped her in Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ office.

Lanai Scarr

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