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  1. Bankwest ClosurePremiumCommunity expresses disappointment in Bankwest closure

  2. CRIMEPremiumMan to face court over alleged brutal bashing in Geraldton

  3. White CardsPremiumRSL calling on veterans to apply for white cards

  4. Cafe approvedPremiumCouncil gives cafe at Backers green light

  5. Demersal FishingPremiumSkipper charged for concealing fish from DPIRD officers

Cancer 200PremiumLocal family take on Cancer 200 ride for cancer research

Mother, volunteer and advocate for change Fiona Galvin continues to do good in the Geraldton community, this time by taking on her ninth MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins later next month. 

Jessica Moroney

Restorations completePremiumGreenough Museum restorations complete

The Greenough Museum and Gardens has received restoration works to future-proof the building.

Matthew Paddick

Sunshine FestivalPremiumGeraldton set for 63rd Sunshine Festival

One of the biggest events on Geraldton’s calendar returns this weekend, with the 63rd Sunshine Festival on the foreshore.

Matthew Paddick

FootballPremiumGreat Northern has eyes on the big prize at country week

Country week coach Nathan Johansen is feeling confident in the squad of 25 he has picked as Great Northern prepare to head to Mandurah for the women’s country championships next week.

Fraser Williams

Burglary investigationPremiumResidents asked to check CCTV footage following crime spree

Geraldton police are seeking public assistance following a series of burglaries in a coastal suburb of Geraldton at the weekend.

Jessica Moroney

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Missing boaties rescued after vessel capsizes off Lucky Bay

Four people are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized off the coast of Kalbarri, forcing two to swim kilometres back to shore for help as the other pair were left treading in open water for over an hour.

Lauren Price, Jessica Moroney and Emily Moulton

Regional WAPremiumPremiumAccused bailed after Geraldton assault, man still in coma

A 27-year-old international traveller accused of assaulting a Geraldton man and leaving him on the street with severe head injuries will be released from custody as the alleged victim still fights for his life.

CRIMEPremiumPremiumMan to face court over alleged brutal bashing in Geraldton

A 27-year-old man has been charged over a brutal assault in the Geraldton CBD that left the victim clinging to life in hospital after suffering major head injuries.

Demersal FishingPremiumPremiumSkipper charged for concealing fish from DPIRD officers

A Fremantle man has been fined thousands of dollars for exceeding demersal fishing limits and trying to hide his catch from Fisheries officers north of Geraldton earlier this year

White CardsPremiumRSL calling on veterans to apply for white cards

The Geraldton RSL is putting the call out for veterans in the Mid West to apply for their white cards, with an advocate set to come to the area next week.

Matthew Paddick

Burglary investigationPremiumResidents asked to check CCTV footage following crime spree

Geraldton police are seeking public assistance following a series of burglaries in a coastal suburb of Geraldton at the weekend.

Jessica Moroney

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Courts and JusticePremiumJudge warns police over alleged threat to bikie’s sister

A WA judge has cautioned police that if allegations of pressuring a bikie’s sister to disclose his whereabouts were true, they could face an inquiry.

Emily Moulton

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumWhy did a Perth council approve this staircase to nowhere?

North Perth locals say they’ve ‘already had enough’ of the 20 metre structure which they say allows prospective homebuyers to see into their homes.

Jessica Evensen

WA NewsPremiumThird pilot ‘made life-or-death move after chopper crash’

A mid-air collision that tragically killed two helicopter pilots near Derby in July came perilously close to striking a third pilot involved in the same cattle mustering operation, a report has revealed.

Bethany Hiatt

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Council ponders seizing cancer patient’s home for rates

A Rockingham council will meet behind closed doors this week to decide whether to seize a terminally ill man’s home to recover unpaid rates. 

Rachel Fenner and Hannah Cross

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Courts and JusticePremiumJudge warns police over alleged threat to bikie’s sister

A WA judge has cautioned police that if allegations of pressuring a bikie’s sister to disclose his whereabouts were true, they could face an inquiry.

Emily Moulton

CrimePremiumMajor police hunt after guns stolen from car in Perth CBD

Multiple guns — including a homemade air gun capable of firing crossbow bolts — were stolen from a car parked in the Perth CBD overnight, prompting a major police hunt.

Caleb Runciman and Emily Moulton

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CommentsPremiumNew mod-Oz diner a winning addition to Fremantle food scene

Cassia, from the team behind Cosy Del’s and Laika Coffee, impresses with subtle flavours, fun drinks and an attractive dining room in the heart of revitalised port city

FootballPremiumPremium2024 Hayward Medal: Our five leading contenders

Ahead of Friday night’s Hayward Medal count, Josh Kempton takes a look at five of the leading contenders for the South West Football League’s best and fairest award.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWhy did a Perth council approve this staircase to nowhere?

North Perth locals say they’ve ‘already had enough’ of the 20 metre structure which they say allows prospective homebuyers to see into their homes.

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Missing boaties rescued after vessel capsizes off Lucky Bay

Four people are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized off the coast of Kalbarri, forcing two to swim kilometres back to shore for help as the other pair were left treading in open water for over an hour.

Lauren Price, Jessica Moroney and Emily Moulton

NewsTragic last radio contact before pilots killed in WA crash

Investigators have revealed what likely caused the death of two Aussie pilots killed in a horrific mid-air helicopter crash while preparing for a regional mustering event.

Liam Beatty

Untold History CommentsPremiumWhen amusement parks sprang up in the city and at the beach

There was a real carnival atmosphere and amusements included wheels and swings, games of chance, boxing, log chopping, bands and dancing.

Malcolm Quekett

Bankwest ClosurePremiumPremiumCommunity expresses disappointment in Bankwest closure

The Geraldton Bankwest branch has closed its doors for the final time, with the shopfront shut as part of the bank’s transition to become digital.

Speed limit changesPremiumPremiumSpeed limit changes in Geraldton’s north after petition

Speed limits along a main road in Geraldton’s northern suburbs will become more consistent after the City of Greater Geraldton voted to approve recommended changes from Main Roads.

Bring Them HomePremiumPremiumRally at Parliament House calls for urgent action

Protesters gathered outside State Parliament last week as a petition calling for urgent action on the disappearance of Indigenous people in northern Western Australia was tabled inside.

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China’s exports rose by 8.7 per cent year-on-year in US dollar terms in August, according to the customs agency.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBC newsVideoCommentsAll the new Apple iPhones, Watches and AirPods just unveiled

Apple just wrapped up an event at its headquarters in California, where it unveiled new versions of the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. Here’s everything you need to know ...

Hayden Field, Ashley Capoot, Kif Leswing and Todd Haselton

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumJobs report for US will be huge, so here’s what to watch for

Wall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of the year, and markets are looking at the possibility of a jumbo rate cut by the Fed depending on what it shows.

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumGen Zers skipping uni to get rich with blue-collar jobs

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking scepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a degree. 

Morgan Smith

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Sinkhole drama forces Perth grandma from home for two years

Despite being assured of its help, a Perth woman says the Water Corporation has wiped its hands of her after a burst water main caused a massive sinkhole and left her living in a campervan.

Emily Moulton

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Car rollover traps man in WA’s Peel region

The RAC Rescue helicopter has been deployed to a major crash in the Peel region.

Lauren Price

CRIMEPremiumPremiumDuo charged over alleged armed robbery of terrified couple

Two males, including a 17-year-old, are expected to face court today charged in relation to a terrifying armed robbery of a couple in South Perth overnight.

Courts and JusticePremiumPremiumTeen with fake gun accused of ‘terrorising’ shoppers charged

A teenager who allegedly chased a group of youths through a Mandurah shopping centre with a fake gun sparking fear among shoppers is expected to front court over the matter next month.

NewsTragic last radio contact before pilots killed in WA crash

Investigators have revealed what likely caused the death of two Aussie pilots killed in a horrific mid-air helicopter crash while preparing for a regional mustering event.

WA NEWSPremiumDrowning victim remembered as ‘one-in-a-million’ dad

A father of two who drowned while spearfishing off the Gascoyne coast this month was due to sail a catamaran with his young family to Indonesia just days before he died. 

Caleb Runciman