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  1. CourtPremiumAlleged one-punch offender to see court in new year

  2. Courts & CrimePremiumMan charged over two Kalbarri assaults 40 mins apart

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    WA men plead guilty to running down more than eight calves

  4. Bus BackflipPremiumState Govt’s U-turn on Mid West school bus route axing

  5. Crash chargePremiumMan charged over fatal prime mover, ute crash in Mid West

YellowfieldsPremiumNoll to bowl fans over headlining new Mid West music fest

Beloved Australian singer Shannon Noll is set to rock Yellowfields music festival, bringing his signature down-to-earth style and classic hits to the heart of the Mid West. 

Jessica Moroney

Basketball PremiumLeague leaders Olympians trot on in men’s basketball

After five rounds of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball League, the men’s division one leaders, Olympians, have kept their unbeaten streak alive, with five wins from five games. 

Luke Lawson

Second StoreyPremiumGeraldton Health Campus redevelopment reaches new heights

The redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus has reached another milestone, with its second storey under construction.

Matthew Paddick

RacingPremiumLocals put on a show as Galati has a field day

Locals came to the party on Melbourne Cup day hosted by the Geraldton Turf Club, with the Mid West’s finest taking out the fields.

Luke Lawson

FootballPremiumStrom and Teakle hopeful to fire on big stage

Week one of the AFLW finals series is upon us as the league leaders battle it out over the space of eight games to make it to the one that matters, the grand final.

Luke Lawson

CourtPremiumGeraldton man pleads guilty to evading police in pursuit

A man has pleaded guilty after trying to evade a police pursuit in Geraldton on Wednesday.

Matthew Paddick

CourtPremiumPremiumMan pleads guilty to damage to vehicles, stolen cameras

A man who caused damage to two vehicles in Mount Tarcoola has pleaded guilty to four offences from the same day.

Basketball PremiumPremiumLeague leaders Olympians trot on in men’s basketball

After five rounds of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball League, the men’s division one leaders, Olympians, have kept their unbeaten streak alive, with five wins from five games. 

CourtPremiumPremiumAlleged one-punch offender to see court in new year

The man alleged to be involved in a one-punch incident in Geraldton in September has had his matter moved to next year.

What I SeePremiumIs community service a thing for our young generation?

Is service to the community still a focus? 

Peter Fiorenza

TennisPremiumGreat day out for young and old

The Geraldton Tennis Centre will host its annual Warren Kalajzich Tennis Doubles Day on Saturday with club members and players to take to the courts for a day of competition.

Luke Lawson

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Rogue builder’s new life as ‘shrink’ under scrutiny

Rogue builder Danny Coyne has caught the attention of authorities over his new occupation as a psychologist treating addicts and other vulnerable patients.

John Flint

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REVEALED: Perth Airport’s plans for stunning upgrade

Perth Airport’s boss has promised passengers will be in the ‘right place all the time’ when $5b redevelopment works are finally complete early next decade.

Claire Sadler

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Eagles WAFL captain to leave club, ex-AFL players to follow

West Coast WAFL captain Jackson Nelson is set to depart the club, while vice-captain Trey Ruscoe and Jason Gillbee, who is the best friend of Harley Reid, are also on the way out.  

Jakeb Waddell

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Dockers lodge paperwork for father-son prospect Carr

Fremantle have officially nominated promising forward Jaren Carr as a father-son prospect ahead of this month’s draft but are no certainty to take the 20-year-old.

Mitchell Woodcock

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WA NewsCommentsPremiumNew 7km linear park to be built under Armadale train line

A 7km stretch of land underneath part of the newly elevated Armadale train line will be turned into a vibrant linear park that the State Government hopes will also create more housing opportunities.

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Four taken to hospital after car rollover

Four backpackers have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car rollover near Albany.

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PremiumBoss of Perth-based gold miner detained in West Africa

The boss of Perth-based gold miner Resolute Mining is reportedly being detained by the military-controlled government of Mali in West Africa

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumTributes flow for 22-year-old man killed in Oakford crash

An already grief-stricken family is mourning another loss after a crash claimed a 22-year-old driver’s life just two years after his younger brother died when he fell from a roof. 

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CommentsPremiumBoomers v Gen Y: Who has it worse for buying a house?

Figures to make Baby Boomers shudder at what their grandkids face in today’s red-hot property market have finally been revealed.

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fire servicePremiumRod Daw resigns after 50 years as Ravensthorpe’s chief firey

After more than half a century of battling blazes to safeguard communities along WA’s remote southern coast, a dedicated firefighter has hung up his helmet for the final time.

Anneke de Boer

RED Grants PremiumGrants support wheelchair-friendly cabins on Hopetoun coast

Exploring WA’s pristine southern coast will soon be more accessible for wheelchair users as a family owned caravan park has secured funding to build wheelchair-friendly cabins.

Anneke de Boer

Untold History PremiumHow WA celebrated after the guns of World War I fell silent

Forming themselves into processions the happy-hearted crowd exultantly thronged the street with such manifest joy as to make the heart of the most confirmed pessimist glow. 

Malcolm Quekett

Bushland Blaze PremiumPremiumBlaze scorches bushland & engulfs trees along Goldfields Hwy

Bushland on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been scorched by a fire that swept through, engulfing trees and prompting a multi-crew firefighting effort to bring it under control.

safer speeds?PremiumPremiumCommissioner notes ‘deadly cocktail’ in SW speed trial

WA’s Road Safety Commissioner has held back from endorsing the RAC’s proposed speed limit cuts to hundreds of South West roadways.

sanctuary zonesPremiumPremiumWA Libs promise ‘urgent’ review after marine park reveal

The WA Liberals have promised to review the decisions that led to the final plan for the 1.3 million hectare marine park on WA’s south coast if they win government in 2025. 

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CNBC newsCommentsChina’s industrial profits plunge

China’s industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.

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CNBC newsWhy Maccas is holding the onions on Quarter Pounders

The famed burger is back on sale in the US as authorities investigate the source of an outbreak of a deadly E. coli outbreak.

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Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumWhat President Trump 2.0 means for Australia’s economy

Donald Trump’s return to the White House will temporarily push up inflation and dent GDP, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed.

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Disaster and Emergency Crash victim’s friends cause outrage over dangerous tribute

Grieving mates of Oakford crash victim Jady Turner have carried out a dangerous tribute by doing burnouts on the busy road where the 22-year-old was killed.

Nick Overall & Lisa Thomas

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A 7km stretch of land underneath part of the newly elevated Armadale train line will be turned into a vibrant linear park that the State Government hopes will also create more housing opportunities.

The Best Australian YarnCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth lawyer’s Dating Disaster Story courts literary prize

Mosman Park Author’s Second-Person Dating Story Captivates National Competition Judges.

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PremiumBoss of Perth-based gold miner detained in West Africa

The boss of Perth-based gold miner Resolute Mining is reportedly being detained by the military-controlled government of Mali in West Africa

Disaster & emergencyPremiumTributes flow for 22-year-old man killed in Oakford crash

An already grief-stricken family is mourning another loss after a crash claimed a 22-year-old driver’s life just two years after his younger brother died when he fell from a roof. 

Claire Sadler