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  1. Seroja sessionsPremiumGeraldton included in Seroja assistance roadshow

  2. FootballInteresting scripts behind the scenes of predictable round

  3. Route ‘unfeasible’Study grounds Kalbarri to Perth flights

  4. FootballPremiumNew GNFL president as Colin Cox steps down

  5. BoxingLocal boxers pull their weight in national club champs

Federal electionPremiumQuick guide to voting in Durack this Federal election

After a six-week election campaign, Durack residents will learn after Saturday’s vote who their next Federal representatives will be.

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OpinionStill much to be done for Durack: Price

Melissa Price looks back on the “privilege” of being Member for Durack since her election in 2013.

Melissa Price

Mood for changeDurack in the ‘mood for change’, says Labor candidate

Labor candidate for Durack Jeremiah Riley has clocked about 10,000km on the odometer in the lead-up to the Federal election and says there is a strong desire for new leadership across the electorate.

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Federal electionPremiumStaff shortages could close Mid West polling places

More than 3800 Durack constituents have already cast their ballot ahead of the Federal election, but there are concerns some may not be able to vote at polling booths on Saturday because of staff shortages.

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Editor’s DeskPremiumDurack script likely predictable, but still much to play out

That time every three years which comes around much quicker than most of us would like is upon us again — it’s Federal election time.

Kate Campbell

Federal electionPremiumStaff shortages could close Mid West polling places

More than 3800 Durack constituents have already cast their ballot ahead of the Federal election, but there are concerns some may not be able to vote at polling booths on Saturday because of staff shortages.

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SoccerMid-week soccer action at GBSC Sports Park

Round three of the Geraldton Men’s Soccer League continued on Wednesday night at GBSC Sports Spark with Chapman Athletic defeating La Fiamma 2-0.

OpinionStill much to be done for Durack: Price

Melissa Price looks back on the “privilege” of being Member for Durack since her election in 2013.

Student harassedPremiumPremiumStudent victim of bike theft

Geraldton police are appealing to members of the community who may have seen a group of school children gathering around Mount Tarcoola or Mount Tarcoola Primary School about 4pm on Wednesday.

Basketball Buccs not heavily impacted by COVID outs

The Geraldton Buccaneers have suffered a COVID scare, with multiple players and staff out ahead of their NBL1 West clash with the Mandurah Magic on Saturday night.

Lachlan Allen

Federal electionPremiumQuick guide to voting in Durack this Federal election

After a six-week election campaign, Durack residents will learn after Saturday’s vote who their next Federal representatives will be.

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ECU executive dean resigns after shock grading allegations

The head of WA’s biggest teacher training institution has resigned after academics accused senior leaders of pressuring them to change grades so that failing students would pass.

Bethany Hiatt

ongoing tensions PremiumCops explore whether ‘rival bikies’ behind home invasion

Simmering tensions between rival bikies is being probed by gang crime squad detectives as a possible motive behind an attempted home invasion near the Perth Hills on Tuesday night.

Phil Hickey

Relaxed rules CommentsPremiumBali boost as COVID restrictions ease for holiday-makers

Vaccinated travellers to Indonesia - including WA’s favourite overseas holiday destination Bali - will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country.

Geoffrey Thomas

Regional News

COVID SCAREPremiumHallett’s legal battle dealt another setback

The son of former Liberal MP Nigel Hallett has had another setback in his fight against animal cruelty charges after missing his latest court appearance because of a COVID scare.

Adam Poulsen

funding failPremiumOpposition cites no funding allocation for Margs Hospital

The Opposition has unloaded on the State’s Labor Government and local members including Jane Kelsbie for failing to support the Margaret River region.

Warren Hately

Lend a hand PremiumLocals encouraged to vote and work for Federal election

WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent told the Kalgoorlie Miner she hopes people get behind the Federal election and put their hand up to staff struggling polling booths.

Amber Lilley

Stage Left on showPremiumPremiumTheatre fans to be shocked and delighted by new production

Taking to the stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and next, the production takes a deep dive into the well-known story of Frankenstein, but from the monster’s point of view

‘Despicable behaviour’PremiumPremiumJail for partner assault which ‘could have killed’ baby

A man who repeatedly punched his partner as she held their 11-month-old baby in her arms has been told by a Kalgoorlie magistrate his ‘despicable behaviour’ could have resulted in the death of his baby.

Federal electionElection Q&A: The nine candidates for O’Connor

After a redistribution last year, 57 local governments now fall within O’Connor, a 1.1 million sqkm electorate spanning the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

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‘fill staffing shortages’CommentsPremium‘Have your back’: Firefighters Union agrees to support ambos

The union representing firefighters has backed a decision to place its members behind the wheels of ambulances in response to a severe shortage of paramedics caused by the COVID pandemic.

Josh Zimmerman

Cross-country enterprisePremiumPerth man in court over drug smuggle bid involving AFL star

The man alleged to have been on the other end of the cross-country drug smuggling enterprise which has landed former AFL star Sam Fisher in prison has appeared in court in Perth.

Tim Clarke

Service saviour?CommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Must stay open’: McGowan considers Activ workshop lifeline

The McGowan government may intervene to save Activ workshops from closing, saying the sites employing more than 700 people with disability ‘need to stay open’.

Parent’s worst nightmarePremiumPremiumTeenager admits role in frightening toddler kidnapping

A teenage girl accused of snatching a toddler from a Perth playground then taking her shopping for new clothes has admitted to her role in the brazen kidnapping.

‘Not our plan’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMcGowan rules out Govt taking wheel of WA ambo service

Mark McGowan has ruled out bringing the State’s ambulance service into the public sector during this current term – and says the recommendation that St John be given five years to improve is ‘reasonable’.

Critical injuriesPremiumShocking details of alleged Doubleview hit and run revealed

More shocking details of the alleged hit and run that left a 16-year-old boy fighting for life in hospital have been revealed, as the man accused of being the driver was granted bail.

Tim Clarke