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  1. ConfusingPremiumClaim Heritage Laws cancelled planting in honour of Queen

  2. escape to the country PremiumHalf of workers would ditch city living for pay rise

  3. Violence ‘intolerable’PremiumMan jailed for DV after fleeing state to dodge arrest

  4. Basketball Buccs’ up and down road journey continues

  5. Banking crisisPremiumParliamentary committee to listen to Carnamah’s bank woes

Locals revealedPremiumBystanders revealed in unique community performance

Several Geraldtonians showcased in an upcoming performance next weekend have been revealed, with faces doubtlessly seen around the community before, and more yet to be disclosed. 

Jessica Moroney

Specialist Disability AccommodationPremiumNew housing for special needs welcomes three new residents

Three people were moved into a new specialised disability home on Friday, one of three purpose-built Beachlands units designed to improve liveability for people with disability.

Jessica Moroney

Football GNFL finish runners up at first country week since 2019

The GNFL made a strong return to the country week as they made it to the division two grand final but were ultimately outclassed by the Goldfields in the decider.

Jake Santa Maria

lost too soonPremiumFamily front emotional vigil for teen lost in house fire

About 100 family, friends and first responders paid tribute tat a candlelight vigil for 13-year-old Nulla Mongoo, who died in a horrific house fire last month.

Jessica Moroney

Brother in bluePremiumMid West police honour fallen police officer

Mid West and Gascoyne police officers joined the entire “blue family” on Thursday to bid an emotional farewell to one of their own, who made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to protect the community. 

Kate Campbell

Softball Geraldton pair pay tribute to president after tournament win

WA claimed the over-35 softball national championship in Perth over the weekend as they dominated the final to claim the Bob Harrow Shield 9-2.

Jake Santa Maria

Brother in bluePremiumPremiumMid West police honour fallen police officer

Mid West and Gascoyne police officers joined the entire “blue family” on Thursday to bid an emotional farewell to one of their own, who made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to protect the community. 

NAIDOC WeekPremiumPremiumFamily fun continues as NAIDOC comes to close

The festivities continued on Friday as NAIDOC Week drew to a close, with organisations coming together to host a community event jam-packed with free fun and food for families. 

Bail OpposedPremiumPremiumGeraldton man remanded in custody for domestic violence

A Geraldton man with a long history of domestic violence against the same victim has been remanded in custody for assaulting his partner after his bid for bail was opposed. 

Consumer WatchPremiumShare house rules: What you need to know

Rising rents and a lack of available housing have prompted many Western Australians to seek out share houses as a way of keeping a roof over their heads at a price they can afford. 

Candice Evans

Specialist Disability AccommodationPremiumNew housing for special needs welcomes three new residents

Three people were moved into a new specialised disability home on Friday, one of three purpose-built Beachlands units designed to improve liveability for people with disability.

Jessica Moroney

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Fears property ‘worthless’ due to Heritage Law confusion

A landowner quoted more than $20,000 for an Aboriginal heritage survey on a residential block in Exmouth fears the property he purchased less than two years ago is now at risk. 

Josh Zimmerman

ConfusingPremiumClaim Heritage Laws cancelled planting in honour of Queen

A cancelled tree planting to honour the service of the late Queen Elizabeth II is at the centre of a confusing impasse in Geraldton. 

Katina Curtis and Jake Dietsch

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Leeuwin floundering in rough seas after CEO’s shock exit

WA’s iconic Leeuwin tall ship has hit rough seas after the departure of its long-serving chief executive triggered staff resignations, safety warnings and the loss of support from one prominent backer.

Kate Emery

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‘Bloody luxury’: Boomers paint a picture of stark hardship

In last week’s column, I tackled the emotionally charged topic of whether today’s first homebuyers have it tougher than the boomers and asked readers for examples of sacrifices they made to make ends meet.

Ben Harvey

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‘productive relationship’CommentsPremiumAustralia to join German-led international ‘climate club’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and struck a range of agreements including a deal over Australian-made armoured vehicles and joining a new global ‘climate club’.

Katina Curtis

Sneaky exitPremiumAbuse-accused childcare worker’s ‘incognito’ court exit

A childcare worker accused of indecently dealing with a child has used his lawyer as a decoy to escape photographers waiting outside Perth’s Central Law Courts.

Sarah Steger

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CommentsPremiumFears property ‘worthless’ due to Heritage Law confusion

A landowner quoted more than $20,000 for an Aboriginal heritage survey on a residential block in Exmouth fears the property he purchased less than two years ago is now at risk. 

Hundreds in savingsVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCash-strapped WA households offered free off-peak power

Cash-strapped WA households who have asked Synergy for help to keep on top of their power bills are being offered free electricity during off-peak hours, saving up to $500 per year.

Do it yourselfCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDo I need to use an agent to help me lodge my tax return?

Doing it yourself might save you several hundred or even thousands of dollars. Equally, you may have already decided that no matter what the cost, offloading the hassle to someone else is worth the outlay.

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Vile allegationsPremiumWA Police officer charged with seventeen child sex offences

A senior constable of the WA Police Force has been charged with a string of alleged child sex offences.

Lauren Price

“Frightening” incidentSW man avoids jail over indecent assault

A 25-year-old man has avoided jail for following a woman from a bus stop and indecently assaulting her before he was ultimately stopped by a passerby.

Carly Laden

DRUNKEN JOY RIDEPremiumMan’s drunken dirt bike crash ‘stupid and dangerous’

The 2am actions of a drunken man who — without a helmet — rode his dirt bike through a red light in Kalgoorlie’s CBD, causing a car crash, have been described as ‘incredibly stupid’ and ‘incredibly dangerous’.

Amber Lilley

Housing crisisPremiumPremiumSTA policy not on City’s agenda for time being

The City of Albany is likely to wait for further details about how the State Government plans to reform and regulate the short-term accommodation sector before it addresses its own approach.

Rental crisisGero’s rent average jumped 11 per cent this year: Domain

The average house in Geraldton costs $400 a week to rent, a 38 per cent jump over the past five years, according to data from Domain.

Banking crisisPremiumPremiumParliamentary committee to listen to Carnamah’s bank woes

A Federal Government committee probing the spate of regional bank closures is holding a public forum in Carnamah next month after the Mid West town lost its only branch earlier this year.

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From pet food to liquor and lighting fixtures, KKR is putting their money in a suite of consumer-driven sectors in China, while departing from a singular focus on technology.

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CNBCPremiumTransportation costs a challenge for hydrogen

While there’s a huge amount of excitement about the potential of hydrogen, there are also undoubted challenges.

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CNBCChina has curbed gallium, germanium exports. What are they?

China is restricting exports of two niche metals that are key to manufacture electronics and semiconductors, as the tech battle with the US and Europe heats up.

Arjun Kharpal

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NewsJudge questions Crown’s $450m ‘deal’

Judgment day awaits Crown casinos after it was fined $450m for “serious” breaches of anti-money laundering laws.

Nathan Schmidt

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WA sex monster and killer to stay behind bars for now

WA sex monster and murderer David Ronald Thompson will remain in jail for the time being after the parole board recently reviewed his prisoner status.

Phil Hickey

disturbing claimsPremiumPremiumAward-winning senior officer identified as child sex accused

A WA Police officer accused of sexually assaulting a young girl over several years has been identified.

NEWSBunnings recalls tradie essential

The worksite essential has been urgently recalled from 38 stores after safety concerns were raised.

Vile allegationsPremiumPremiumWA Police officer charged with seventeen child sex offences

A senior constable of the WA Police Force has been charged with a string of alleged child sex offences.

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Meth haul accused ‘smashed phone’ during police raid

Detectives have further charged a notorious underworld figure arrested over a massive meth seizure with wilfully destroying evidence, after he allegedly smashed a mobile phone during a police raid.

Phil Hickey