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Land saleCity land sale aims to boost housing market

New vacant blocks are set to become available for buyers in a council bid to capitalise on the strong real estate market and help locals and potential new residents build in Geraldton.

Elise Van Aken

Sticky beakThe “haus” bringing Germany to the Mid West

Sticky Beak has been to Indonesia and France without having to leave Geraldton, and now on to a quirky “Haus” which could have been plucked right out of Deutschland.

Ben Loughran & Elise Van Aken

Council electionsLaudehr makes promise as voice for little people

Proud gay Aboriginal man Zain Laudehr says he will fight tooth and nail for minority groups if voted in at the October 16 local government elections.

Michael Roberts

Season finaleThird-generation polocrosse star to ride at carnival

When Ashley Cooper rides out on to the Walkaway fields this weekend for the region’s biggest polocrosse event, three generations of playing royalty will be behind her.

Shore thingPremier gets Shore Leave

Premier Mark McGowan was in town to see the unofficial start of the Shore Leave Festival last night, saying the festival would be an opportunity to shine a spotlight on Geraldton and the Mid West.

Edward Scown

Assault chargesPolice charge man with assaulting officer, seek info

Geraldton Police say they have arrested and charged a 40-year-old man with one count of assaulting a public officer in Mahomets Flats on Saturday, and are seeking more information.

Reuben Carder

GERALDTON COURTNo prison for police assault

Jaxson James Stewart was fined $4000 for kicking and punching a policeman at a Sunset Beach house in the early hours of November 11.

MATHS WIZARDSExcitement multiplies

Four maths wizards from Wandina Primary School are through to the final of the Interschool Numero Challenge after winning their heat in Geraldton last week.

FAMILY HISTORYJeweller keeps up the family’s long tradition

A fourth-generation jeweller is this week celebrating 110 years since her great-grandfather made the arduous cross-continent journey from Norwich to Geraldton.

Carnival atmosphereTeen one to watch in Mid West polocrosse comp

Mid West junior star Ashley Cooper will be one to watch at the biggest event on the local polocrosse calendar this weekend.

Reuben Carder

Sticky beakThe “haus” bringing Germany to the Mid West

Sticky Beak has been to Indonesia and France without having to leave Geraldton, and now on to a quirky “Haus” which could have been plucked right out of Deutschland.

Ben Loughran & Elise Van Aken

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WATCH: Bandidos bikies roar through packed Northbridge

Police swooped on the gang members after they drove through the city as thousands gathered to watch the AFL grand final.

Brianna Dugan

‘Not sustainable’CommentsPremiumHealth Dept, St John play ambulance ramping blame game

Health Department bosses have admitted ambulance ramping is a result of systemic issues within hospitals, but have hit out at St John WA for relying so heavily on volunteers.

Briana Fiore and Josh Zimmerman

Town in mourningPremiumYork crash victim revealed as beloved bus driver

The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.

Michael Traill

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Double homicidePremiumSon charged with murder of beloved Capel couple

The 47-year-old son of a couple found dead in their Capel home last week has appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on two murder charges.

Briana Fiore

Footy legendCommentsPremiumHow a kid from Kukerin made it as a premiership player

In one of WA football’s more remarkable stories, Ross Ditchburn had gone from Kukerin captain-coach in 1981 to Carlton premiership player the following year after an epic grand final against Richmond.

Steve Butler

Grave fearsDesperate search for man lost at sea off Pilbara coast

A patch of ocean between Barrow Island and the Dampier Archipelago is currently being scoured by several aircraft and marine vessels.

Cheyanne Enciso

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PremiumSon questioned after couple found dead in SW home

The elderly Capel couple found dead inside their home earlier this morning have been revealed as well-loved husband and wife Colin and Bernice Dent, and their son is being questioned by police.

Shocking discoveryPremiumPremiumHomicide cops investigate deaths of elderly SW couple

Police have confirmed the two people found dead inside a Capel home this morning were an elderly couple, while homicide detectives are now travelling to the South West to investigate.

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PremiumCop on sick paedo charges allowed FIFO exemption

A Geraldton-based police officer who allegedly boasted in internet chat rooms that he wanted to ‘drug and rape’ teenage girls has had his bail varied so he can be near Perth Airport.

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‘Thank you’CommentsPremiumMark McGowan: WA delivered an amazing grand final

WA showed what greatness our State can deliver with the epic grand final spectacular that stunned 61,000 fans at Optus Stadium while it was a welcome distraction that united the entire nation.

Mark McGowan

Battling starSoccer star Danny Hodgson takes heartbreaking turn

The mother of adored soccer star Danny Hodgson has revealed she is refusing to give up hope after her son is facing new hurdles with a brain infection and internal bleeding following surgery.

Briana Fiore

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CommentsPremiumBirthday boy among AFL ticket scam victims

A man celebrating his 21st birthday was among a number of unlucky footy fans turned away from last night’s AFL grand final after falling victim to fake ticket scams.

Fatal crashWoman dies after car explodes in flames

A woman has died from her injuries after she was involved in a fiery crash in Perth’s southeast last night.

Pitch invaderVideoBrazen grand final streaker charged by police

A 22-year-old man from Thornlie has been charged by police after running onto the field in his underwear during last night’s grand final showdown.

‘Wow, just wow’VideoCommentsAustralians take to Twitter to share grand final love

Social media was alight with joy throughout the night and into today, as Australians from all walks of life shared their appreciation.