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  1. Industrial ActionPremiumWhich Geraldton schools will close on strike day?

  2. Hello yellow!See the pics: Geraldton’s yellow sub restored like new

  3. CrimePremiumAlleged smuggler kingpin behind Kalbarri drug plot arrested

  4. Crossing RepairsShire of Irwin receives $5m funding for bridge repairs

  5. FootballRyan return delayed despite Derby

SoccerReds bring home points against hot newcomers

Ugle Fabrications La Fiamma have gotten over their first hurdle of the season after coming home with a draw against a league favourite in round one. 

Fraser Williams

Platinum anniversaryGeraldton couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary

The ability to work together has been the secret to a successful marriage, according to a Geraldton couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.

Matthew Paddick

Regional PoliticsNats MP’s decision to quit ‘nothing to do with Lib tensions’

Nationals Agricultural Region MP Martin Aldridge will step back from politics at next year’s election, calling time on an 11-year career in State politics.

Anna Cox

BasketballBuccs going back to basics against Lightning

The Buccs are picking up wins while they iron out kinks but will enjoy the inclusion of US import Josh Braun in the side this week against Lakeside Lightning.

Fraser Williams

Courts Footballing brothers admit to assaults of off-duty cops

Two Mullewa footballing brothers have been fined thousands of dollars each for a series of drunken assaults and altercations outside a Geraldton bar, with their victims including off-duty police officers.

Anna Cox

BasketballBuccs shock Lightning and move to second

The Buccaneers remain undefeated as they took care of business at home with an 89-70 win over the Lakeside Lightning on Saturday.

Fraser Williams

Industrial ActionPremiumPremiumWhich Geraldton schools will close on strike day?

The list of schools set to be affected by the teachers’ strike has been released, with three schools from Geraldton set to be impacted.

Fishing complianceMid West fishers show compliance to fishing laws

Recreational fishers across the Mid West and Gascoyne have been commended by the State Government on their ability to follow WA’s fishing laws.

Crossing RepairsShire of Irwin receives $5m funding for bridge repairs

The Shire of Irwin will upgrade a river crossing after receiving a multi-million-dollar grant to fund the repairs.

Youth crime issueFormer politician calls for youth crime solution

A former MP and Geraldton Aboriginal engagement specialist has called on the State Government to find a practical solution to youth crime in the regions, following an alarming juvenile crime spree in Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick

Platinum anniversaryGeraldton couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary

The ability to work together has been the secret to a successful marriage, according to a Geraldton couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.

Matthew Paddick

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Courts & JusticePremiumReynolds’ defamation lawyer hit with misconduct fines

A high-profile defamation lawyer representing Linda Reynolds has been fined heftily for professional misconduct after airing protected health information.

Claire Sadler

Courts & crimePremiumAccused Freo killer walks free after murder charge dropped

Michael Victor Harrison had been accused of murdering a 49-year-old man inside a Fremantle social housing complex.

Emily Moulton

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Tributes flow for mum allegedly murdered near Busselton

The 38-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered in Broadwater has been remembered as a ‘loving mother’ as her two alleged killers front court for the first time. 

Oliver Lane, Sean Van Der Wielen and Caleb Runciman

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REVEALED: Ten best Perth suburbs to invest in 2024

The much-vaunted Rising Stars 2024 report by Canstar and Hotspotting ranks includes ten Perth suburbs in the list of 110 rising stars around the nation. 

Kim Macdonald

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LAIDLEY’S PLAYER RATINGS: Every Eagle, Docker in derby upset

AFL expert Danielle Laidley runs the rule over every West Coast Eagle and Fremantle Docker after a western derby shock. Here’s who starred and who struggled.

Danielle Laidley

AFLVideoPremiumReid hype is real, while JL must make selection statement

From enjoying the Harley Reid hype to Justin Longmuir’s next move, The West Australian reporter Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look back on the week of footy in his new Motormouth Mitch column.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hiker RescueVideoCommentsCommentsThree hikers winched to safety from Bluff Knoll

Three people have been rescued from Bluff Knoll after they were stranded on Saturday night, marking the third rescue effort in three weeks.

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CommentsPremiumTreasurer reveals WA households set for power bill relief

RITA’S SHOCK VALUE: WA families are set to receive another electricity credit as Treasurer Rita Saffioti talks up, ‘the biggest cost-of-living assistance delivered in any Budget’ on May 9.

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CommentsPremiumBrazen violence and threats by students up 20 per cent in WA

Public school teachers and principals were the targets of 14 assaults or physical threats each day they were in the classroom in 2023 – a 20 per cent jump on the previous year.

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WA NewsPremiumCoroner’s Court declares young man dead after 2021 drowning

The State coroner has found Damien Lyndon Woods drowned after the 18-year-old was swept off rocks at Waychinicup National Park in 2021.

Georgia Campion

Dressing for SuccessPremiumOpportunity to shine for Bunbury women dressing for success

International charity Dress for Success arrived in Bunbury last week to give clothes, confidence and support to women in need for their journey to work

Claudette Rizzi

French Film FestivalPremiumSouth West treated to iconic French Film Festival

Film lovers enjoyed an iconic treat with some world class French films hosted at BREC for the first time last week

Claudette Rizzi

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CrimePremium
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PremiumAlbany man jailed for terrifying jetty attack with tomahawk

An Albany man who called himself the “biggest gangster” in town has been imprisoned for a terrifying attack at the Albany Waterfront Marina in March where he held a tomahawk axe to the back of a man’s neck.

WKFLPremiumPremiumBulls, Beach, Towns and Tigers take home convincing wins

The Broome Bulls, Cable Beach, Broome Towns and the Derby Tigers all had convincing victories at the weekend as the WKFL kicked off round two at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre Ovals. 

‘Cautious approach’PremiumPremiumGIWA crop report details dry, dusty start for growing season

Most of the State has kicked into dry seeding, and while the conditions are ‘not unusual’ for WA, it has still put a cloud over growers, according to the latest GIWA crop report.

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CNBCCommentsPremium‘It will take longer’: Powell tempers US rate cut hopes

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the US economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen inflation come back to the central bank’s goal.

Jeff Cox

CNBCPremiumWhy your rich friend is also probably the stingiest

People with more money than their peers often ask you to transfer comically small amounts of money.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBCCommentsPremiumSuffering sent email regret? Four steps to avoid a repeat

A majority of workers know the feeling of wanting to retract an email right after they’ve sent it, and the youngest professionals are the most likely to feel email regret.

Jennifer Liu

CNBCCommentsPremiumOil prices could see ‘super spike if conflict escalates

Oil prices could soar to $US100 per barrel and beyond, said market watchers, after Iran mounted an aerial attack against Israel reigniting fears of a regional war.

Lee Ying Shan

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EducationCommentsPremiumTeachers’ Union predicts more than 4000 members will strike

The teachers’ union expects more than 4000 members to walk out of their classrooms and flood streets across WA on Tuesday in a strike expected to cause widespread disruption to schools and families.

Bethany Hiatt

CrimePremiumConstance Hall’s tragic note to allegedly murdered friend

Perth blogger Constance Hall has revealed she knew alleged murder victim Tara Morrison, who was found dead at a home near Busselton 10 days ago.

Phil Hickey

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CommentsPremium‘Frustrated’ principals’ union plans new industrial action

A new battlefront has opened in the public schools pay dispute, with the principals’ union preparing to launch further industrial action one week after teachers go out on strike.

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CommentsPremiumYongah Hill ‘full of danger’ and disturbing behaviour

Australia faces clear and significant challenges when it comes to our immigration system. Recent court decisions and attempts to pass new laws through Parliament have highlighted a range of issues.

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHigher wages in discussion ahead of teacher strike

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has left the door open to a higher wage rise for teachers, ahead of the first educator strike in a decade planned for Tuesday morning. 

MusicPremiumAussie music festival’s ‘massive’ reveal

The largest hip-pop and R&B music festival in the southern hemisphere has revealed a “massive” line-up for Aussie fans.

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