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  1. Slow talking townPremiumStudy says City one of the countries slower talking cities

  2. BasketballPremiumPumas retain top spot with win over Stateside

  3. Cut Throat ConversationsPremiumTough conversations made light with Cut Throat Jo

  4. SoccerPremiumGero local takes out top coaching gong

  5. Year 12 ballYear 12 graduates celebrate in a winter wonderland

Yamaji ExhibitionPremiumExhibition shares stories of night sky in hospital setting

Twelve artists from Yamaji barna and Noongar boodja nations came together to show their connection to the sky during a successful Yamaji Art exhibition opening night at St John of God Geraldton Hospital.

Jessica Moroney

Ball rollingPremium$130 million allocation a drop in the ocean for Oakajee

Amid a $700 million injection to upgrade WA’s primary power grid, the Mid West will receive a cut of $133 million in order to help pave the way for Oakajee.

Anna Cox

Danger signsPremiumLawyer calls on City to warn visitors about rock throwing

A Geraldton lawyer says the City of Greater Geraldton should be warning visitors about the dangers of rock throwing as reports of the problem surge.

Jessica Moroney

Movie premierePremiumShort war film made in Geraldton to premiere

Geraldton is set to star on the big screen this weekend as locally made short film, No Man’s Land, premieres after four years in the making.

Anna Cox

Mid West Sports AwardsPremiumAll the winners from the Mid West Sports Awards

The massive year in sport across the region was wrapped up last week with the Geraldton Guardian Mid West Sports Awards. 

Fraser Williams

Serious allegationsPremiumDrink driving wife accused of stabbing husband for keys

A woman accused of stabbing her partner with a kitchen knife because he refused to hand over keys to the car while she was allegedly drunk will not be allowed to consume alcohol while on bail.

Jessica Moroney

Alleged persuit PremiumPremiumNot guilty pleas to high speed cop chase

A man has pleaded not guilty to allegations he got in a high speed police chase in Spalding in September, but admitted to giving police false details during his arrest.

Carols by CandlelightPremiumPremiumStudent design features on Carols promo posters

One lucky Geraldton student has scored $200 after winning a Carols by Candlelight poster competition, plus the joy of knowing her art will feature in programs and posters for thousands to see.

Waste and RecyclingPremiumPremiumFate of FOGO bins soon to be decided after 4 year trial

Geraldton’s organic waste disposal trial will run until June 2024, but with inconsistent success, the future of the trial remains uncertain.

Toy runPremiumBike club gangs up to ride with Christmas spirit

The Salvation Army Christmas charity toy run is just around the corner, with more than 40 motorcycles set to line up along the foreshore for the event.

Jessica Moroney

Housing advisory PremiumAdvisory group to help boost housing developments

An advisory group formed to deliver better solutions to challenges in the housing sector and get more projects off the ground has been established on the back of a forum held earlier this year.

Jessica Moroney

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Terrifying incidentCommentsPremiumWA drag racing legend suffers burns after explosion

WA drag racing great Jay Upton suffered burns and a crew member was rushed to hospital after a terrifying explosion at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

Jonathon Nolan

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‘Years of torture’: Customers vent fury at builder’s delays

Besieged builder Inspired Homes is facing more complaints from frustrated customers telling of ‘excruciating’ delays in a process some said had become ‘a joke’.

Matt Mckenzie

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Coldplay’s energy like nothing we have seen before

Coldplay’s performance on Saturday night felt like a good dream — the kind that just keeps getting better and you don’t want it to end.

Caleb Runciman

Inspirational journey PremiumFrom rehab to redemption: Jack Thompson’s incredible ride

Following mental health struggles and drug addiction, the Perth-born ultra cyclist found himself at a crossroads. The path taken has led to breaking world records around the world, with WA next on his list.

Jade Jurewicz

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WA parents’ anguish at ill son’s plight in Singapore jail

A WA man finds himself in a Singaporean jail facing terror charges of making bomb threats on a Perth-bound flight.

John Flint

Welcome reliefVideoCommentsWanneroo fire finally downgraded after conditions ease

The Wanneroo bushfire, which claimed 18 homes as Perth grappled with heatwave conditions, has been contained and controlled — with DFES downgrading the fire. 

Claire Sadler

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Giddey suffers fresh setback amid underage sex scandal

Josh Giddey has suffered a fresh blow amid allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor being investigated.

Vile claimsPremiumPremiumChild sex accused daycare worker hit with more charges

More charges have been laid against a childcare worker accused of indecently dealing with a young girl while working at a northern suburbs childcare centre.

Wanneroo FireVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTales of heroism and heartbreaking loss emerge as embers die

Damage from bushfires raging in Perth’s northern suburbs has increased fivefold in just two days after it was revealed at least 49 buildings have been lost — including 18 homes.

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BIG BUZZPremiumWheatbelt South seniors enjoy special treat in Narrogin

More than 100 seniors braved the heat on Friday to take a sneak peek at the Perth Symphony Orchestra Hay Bale Concert arena in Narrogin.

Daniel Rooney

IN PICTURESPremiumIN PICTURES: Fun day had at Great Southern Ability Festival

Perfect weather welcomed passing crowds to the Great Southern Ability Festival at Albany Town Square on Thursday.

Stuart McGuckin

Jingle bellsPremiumCarols in the Park: Christmas sing-along set for Katanning

Stretch your vocal cords and rehearse your favourite Christmas jingles as Katanning’s Carols in the Park is set to return to the Piesse Park amphitheatre for the second straight year.

Harry Grigson

LIFE BEHIND BARSPremiumPremiumMan jailed for life after degrading bush murder of wife

A man who beat his wife to death in a despicable, degrading and prolonged assault before covering her lifeless body with bedding and placing a pillow under her head out bush has been jailed for life.

‘wannabe gangsters’PremiumPremiumTrial of Norseman gunshot closed on Friday

Trial over gunshot to the stomach a question of self-defence or deliberate act as accused maintains he was tired of “wannabe gangsters” but equally had to defend himself against violent threat.

Untold History of WACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGold, a daring rescue and a man named Cannonball

How a lot of courage, a touch of ingenuity and slime saved a group of prospectors undertaking a top-secret mission in WA’s unforgiving outback.

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Calling timeCommentsPremiumAre our biggest tech founders outstaying their welcome?

THE ECONOMIST: There are signs that the so-called ‘founder premium’ may be waning in a world in which capital is no longer cheap and investors prefer jam today to jam tomorrow. 

CNBCCommentsOil giant Exxon charges into lithium production

The lithium battery was invented by a research scientist at Exxon in the 1970s but the oil giant ultimately didn’t pursue the technology. It’s now had a rethink.

Spencer Kimball

CNBCCommentsPremiumIs ‘money dysmorphia’ keeping you from building wealth?

While you may not be a billionaire, or even have the kind of life you see people living on social media, you likely have assets — and what you choose to do with them is important.

Ryan Ermey

The EconomistCommentsPremiumTHE ECONOMIST: Artificial intelligence will transform fame

After spending decades disrupting humdrum jobs, artificial intelligence is coming for the most glamorous ones.

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Cook Govt splashes $40m on elective surgery blitz

Almost 9000 patients have been culled from the elective surgery waiting list since the backlog peaked in May 2022, with the Cook Government planning to maintain the pace with a further $40 million investment. 

Josh Zimmerman

Devastating blazeCommentsPremiumWest Aussies throw support to fire-ravaged communities

West Australian generosity has shone in the wake of the blaze which destroyed 18 homes with hundreds of thousands poured into fundraising — even before the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund opens on Monday.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Incredible failure’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumScience failing Aussie kids as curriculum lags behind

Kids in Australian schools are falling behind students in other countries in science because of gaping holes in the curriculum, according to a new study.

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PremiumMore to the story of bomb hoax accused

It was the sort of story that would have left readers shaking their heads in disbelief that someone could be so silly. And thanking their lucky stars that it was not their holiday plans that had been disrupted.

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CommentsPremiumPolice union considers putting forward political candidates

WA’s police union will debate endorsing officers running for Parliament at the next State election, following on from the decision of the Australian Nurses Federation to set up its own political party. 

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REVEALED: WA Liberal MP’s bid to free sex offender refugee

A Liberal senator urged the Government last year to release a refugee from immigration detention in circumstances similar to those former detainees the Coalition is now urging Labor to lock back up.

Katina Curtis