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  1. Dust-upPremiumBoat owner seeks restitution from Karara Mining for damage

  2. SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma fire up for first win of season

  3. HockeyPremiumSides look to set early tone as Gero hockey gets under way

  4. Tourism upturn‘No need to worry’: Tourists flock to Kalbarri over holidays

  5. Emergency rescuePremiumVollies carry injured man up cliff, out of Kalbarri gorges

Geraldton set and filmed series Invisible Boys has been nominated for a Peabody award alongside other acclaimed shows, including The Pitt, Heated Rivalry and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

EntertainmentPremiumInvisible Boys nominated for prestigious Peabody award

Invisible Boys, a TV show based in and partially filmed in Geraldton, has gained international recognition with a nomination for a prestigious Peabody award. 

Sally Q Davies

Petrol Prices at United

FuelDiesel prices remain high in the lead-up to seeding

Drivers in Geraldton have breathed a sigh of relief as fuel prices continue to drop, with diesel supply still at front of mind for farmers starting their seeding. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton courthouse.

Courts and CrimePremiumGeraldton woman pleads guilty to avoiding demolition notice

A Geraldton woman has pleaded guilty and fined for failing to have a property demolished due to community health concerns. 

Imogen Wilson

Wayne McDonald, Sandra Thompson and Jamie Strickland.

Yurla Wangga programPremiumFDV program to be rolled out thanks to landmark agreement

A family and domestic violence program — targeting Aboriginal men and the attitudes and beliefs that drive violence before it even happens — will be rolled out thanks to a landmark agreement signed last week.

Sienna Seychell

Halo Colley, 16, and Chloe Mongoo, 15.

Youth WeekPremiumMid West Youth Fest proves raging success in Geraldton

Geraldton kids were treated on to the inaugural Mid West Youth Fest on Saturday to commemorate the start of WA’s Youth Week. 

Imogen Wilson

Rovers' Tyler Allen.

HockeyPremiumSides look to set early tone as Gero hockey gets under way

The Geraldton Hockey Association season is set to return this weekend, with round one offering an early glimpse at how each club is shaping up for 2026.

Derek Goforth

WACHS Security.

Regional HealthPremiumPremiumVirtual Security Centre expands to cover 20 MWG sites

A remote virtual security hub now covers 20 health sites in the Mid West and Gascoyne to protect and give peace of mind to regional health workers and patients

Kaylee Francis, Isabelle Macpherson and Indiana Burns.

CricketPremiumPremiumMid West young guns fly flag at WA country cricket carnival

A crew of the Mid West’s brightest up-and-coming cricket talents have represented the region in Perth last Thursday at the WA Country Cricket Board’s youth talent carnival. 

Kalbarri National Park Gorge.

Emergency rescuePremiumPremiumVollies carry injured man up cliff, out of Kalbarri gorges

A fun canoeing trip in the Kalbarri gorges turned into a logistical nightmare on Friday when a man severely injured his knee — leaving him having to be carried out by 15 responders on a stretcher. 

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Liam Ryan (left) and Jack Carroll of the Saints celebrate during the 2026 AFL Round 05 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 11, 2026 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLPremiumMid West AFL crew feature in Gather Round blockbusters

As the AFL world descended on South Australia, so too did the Mid West’s group of AFL stars as Gather Round took centre stage this weekend, with mixed results across the board. 

Rebecca Ruthven

The men's All-Star clash produced a gripping contest.

FootballPremiumGNFL season launched with tight contests in All-Star clashes

Geraldton welcomed back local footy with open arms this weekend as three Community Bank Geraldton GNFL All Stars clashes took centre stage at WA Country Builders Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 

Rebecca Ruthven

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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The West Australian exclusive
ConstructionPremium
The West Australian exclusive
From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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AFLCommentsPremium
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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Regional News

Sunrise at Nature's Window, Kalbarri National Park.

Tourism upturn‘No need to worry’: Tourists flock to Kalbarri over holidays

Following the stress of cyclone Narelle’s near miss coupled with soaring fuel prices and holiday cancellations, Kalbarri business owners were pleasantly surprised when tourists rolled into town en masse.

Imogen Wilson, Sienna Seychell & Sally Q Davies

Head barber Vince Johnson giving free haircuts to returned serviceman on Anzac Day.

ANZACPremiumManjimup barber offers free haircuts for veterans

Returned servicemen will be able to receive a free haircut this Anzac Day, thanks to a gesture of appreciation from Manjimup barbershop Kingz Collective. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Agora Livestock price updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: WA hit by export and freight costs

Western Australia’s sheep and lamb market is drifting further from the Eastern States, with widening price spreads and rising freight and export pressures reshaping pricing dynamics.

DEAN HUBBARD

An aerial view of the Ningaloo reef.

Cyclone NarelleHealth of Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone potentially in danger

In the aftermath of cyclone Narelle, experts are worried about the potential long-term damage to the iconic Ningaloo Reef and its wildlife. 

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Aboriginal affairsPremiumPremiumAboriginal child protection gets funding in Mid West

The State Government has committed to deliver $7.2 million to help the reunification of Aboriginal families in the Mid West and Gascoyne region. 

Officers are seeking to identify persons pictured in relation to the incident, as they may be able to assist with ongoing investigations. 

CRIMEPremiumPremiumPolice look to the public following Boyup Brook burlgary

Police are calling on the public to assist with information following a burglary at a sporting club in Boyup Brook

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A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

WA News

The young scooter rider who was hit by a car and killed in Mandurah has been identified as 11-year-old Michael Judge.

WA NEWSCommentsYoung boy killed in tragic scooter crash identified

The 11-year-old boy who died after he rode a scooter down a steep driveway before he was struck by a car in Mandurah has been identified by his devastated family.

Caleb Runciman

Benjamin Bruce leaves court.

Courts & JusticePremiumAccused Tinder rapist claims he has ‘sexsomnia’

An accused Perth rapist claims he has no recollection of violently assaulting several women because he has a sleep disorder.

Jessica Evensen

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels toy.

Start your enginesCommentsCommentsPerth rev-heads can have beloved car become Hot Wheels toy

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels product.

Perth motorists are set for a rare reprieve at the bowser this Thursday as petrol prices across the metropolitan area begin a steady downward trend.

FUEL CRISISVideoCommentsCommentsFinally, some Perth servos offer fuel relief but not all

Only one provider in the metropolitan area will offer an average price under the $2 mark. Find out which service stations are leading the charge for affordability on Thursday.

A toxic smoke flare-up at lithium battery facility has sparked a fresh alert.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoCommentsComments‘Remain inside’: Toxic smoke flare-up sparks fresh alert

A fresh alert has been issued after toxic smoke once again began billowing from a lithium battery recycling facility in Maddington that went up in flames on Sunday, leaving one man hospitalised.

Vasile Bombonel was arrested for his alleged involvement in a Romanian fraud ring targeting elderly shoppers. NSW Police

COURTPremiumInside alleged dark con targeting elderly

Two Romanian nationals allegedly involved in an elaborate con targeting elderly shoppers across the country have indicated their next move in court.

Kate Stephenson