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  1. state politicsCommentsPremiumWhy Carey says he can’t win the fight over social housing

  2. Dog attacksCity sounds alarm as 90 dog attacks recorded so far in 2025

  3. Supporting Complex DementiaPremiumFree forum in Geraldton to support dementia carers

  4. Country championshipsCommentsPremiumPeel retain colts title with grand final win over South West

  5. Theatre 8PremiumThe Big Killing brings twists and turns to Theatre 8

Ambre Eyre runs the quietly popular Hidden Pantry cake stall from her driveway in Moresby. Local girl Anastacia Ward, 8 delivers a dozen fresh eggs in exchange for a sweet treat

Hidden PantryPremiumThe secret is out: Hidden Pantry a hit with Gero foodies

A magical discovery delighting customers of all ages has been discovered on the outskirts of Geraldton — with special sweet surprises inside.

Stuart Quinn

Local dancers Nadia and Luca Priolo.

Creative homecomingPremiumGeraldton dancer to debut show at QPT

A talented Geraldton-born dancer will debut her contemporary dance work in front of a home crowd this month, showcasing the creative energy of the Mid West. 

Josephine Hingst

The Geraldton Heritage Precinct, Ngurra Barlunggu was renamed after a public vote in October last year.

Heritage restorationPremium$6m contract signed for Geraldton Heritage Precinct revamp

The Cook Government has signed a $6 million contract to kick off major conservation works at the Geraldton Heritage Precinct (Ngurra Barlunggu), marking a significant milestone in the site’s revitalisation. 

Josephine Hingst

Josh Keyes of the Geraldton Buccaneers slam dunks against Lakeside Lightning.

BasketballPremiumBuccs’ confidence building ahead of road trip

The Geraldton Buccaneers are hitting the road for a crucial double-header this weekend as they look to ramp up the pressure in order to clinch a top-two spot on the NBL1 West ladder. 

Kate Campbell and Luke Lawson

A colourful and vibrant alleyway in Crete.

What I SeePremiumMy big, fat Greek holiday: History, food, friends by the sea

Today, Crete is still a part of the Greek island chain but it certainly has its own character and allure, as I found out during my recent visit.

Peter Fiorenza In Greece

Two toddlers were found playing in the water at Geraldton's Back Beach on Sunday morning.

Urgent appealFamily of twin toddlers playing at beach alone found

Geraldton police have confirmed the family of two toddlers who were found playing in the water at a local beach alone have been found and reunited.

Kate Campbell

South West's Jesse Crichton.

Country championshipsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPeel and South West through to division one decider

Peel and South West will face off in the division one grand final of football’s Country Championships after both teams won three of their four games through the pool stage.

Peel celebrate after winning the Country Championships colts division one title.

Country championshipsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPeel retain colts title with grand final win over South West

Peel have extended their dominance over the colts division of football’s country championships, defeating South West by 26 points in the division one grand final

HMAS Sydney II memorial.

Sydney MemorialPremiumPremiumHMAS Sydney II war memorial service

Solemn sunset service for the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2

Bunnings Geraldton is planning to move across the road to the Homemaker Centre.

Development newsPremiumBunnings on the move in Geraldton to new $30m precinct

Bunnings is set to relocate from its long-term base in Wonthella and move into the Geraldton Homemaker Centre as part of a $30 million plan to expand the precinct.

Kate Campbell

The Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa opened its gates for its annual open day.

Ag College open dayMorawa ag college open day showcases farm life

The WA College of Agriculture in Morawa opened its gates for its annual open day last week, giving visitors a hands-on taste of rural education.

Josephine Hingst

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Junbo Shim: tributes flow for ‘loving’ 22-year-old with a ‘cheeky smile’ killed in Forrestfield crash.

WA newsPremiumYoung FIFO worker identified as Forrestfield crash victim

The young man who died after being hit by a reckless driver fleeing police in Forrestfield has been identified as a FIFO worker with a ‘cheeky smile.’

Caitlin Vinci

Steven Payne, pictured, vanished into waters at Wharton Beach after a fatal shark attack.

Courts & JusticePremiumTragic details revealed after fatal shark attack at WA beach

The devastating circumstances of a great white shark attack on a surfer who was fatally mauled in front of his girlfriend at an Esperance beach have been revealed for the first time.

Caleb Runciman

An 83-year-old female and 83-year-old male were flown to Royal Perth Hospital on the RAC Rescue helicopter.

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Three people seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash

A child also sustained minor injuries in the collision.

Caitlin Vinci

Education Minister Sabine Winton.

state politicsCommentsPremiumMinister reassures WA parents after horrific sex abuse case

Education Minister Sabine Winton has ordered the State’s Education and Care Regulatory Unit to conduct a snap review of WA’s childcare system.

Jessica Page

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Junbo Shim: tributes flow for ‘loving’ 22-year-old with a ‘cheeky smile’ killed in Forrestfield crash.

WA newsPremiumYoung FIFO worker identified as Forrestfield crash victim

The young man who died after being hit by a reckless driver fleeing police in Forrestfield has been identified as a FIFO worker with a ‘cheeky smile.’

Caitlin Vinci

Steven Payne, pictured, vanished into waters at Wharton Beach after a fatal shark attack.

Courts & JusticePremiumTragic details revealed after fatal shark attack at WA beach

The devastating circumstances of a great white shark attack on a surfer who was fatally mauled in front of his girlfriend at an Esperance beach have been revealed for the first time.

Caleb Runciman

Fremantle are playing many tall forwards.

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CommentsPremiumDockers must change forward structure and break Serong tag

If the Dockers wish to play two rucks, they cannot have Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and the Luke Jackson-Sean Darcy combo as forwards, writes Xavier Ellis.

An 83-year-old female and 83-year-old male were flown to Royal Perth Hospital on the RAC Rescue helicopter.

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CommentsPremiumThree people seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash

A child also sustained minor injuries in the collision.

Business owner Andrew Donnelly and business associate Shane Carlson leave Joondalup Court on Friday after facing charges.

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PremiumLegal strife piles up for embattled ex-Eagle

Former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges that he failed to comply with requirements under WA’s workers’ compensation laws.

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Recently retired Australian Medical Association president Dr Michael Page and incoming president Dr Kyle Hoath speaking to the media outside Parliament after last month’s Budget.

health mattersPremiumAmbulance ramping reflects ‘healthcare system in distress’

A failure to invest in staffing was partly to blame for Bunbury Hospital’s terrible new ambulance ramping figures, according to one of the State’s top medicos.

Warren Hately

Police on the scene.

CrimePremiumMajor crash officers investigate after woman dies in Albany

Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of an injured woman on Hardie Road in Spencer Park last night.

Jessica Evensen

A 73-year-old man has died in a crash in the South West.

Road TollPremiumTwo deaths in South West roads in under a week

Two deaths on South West roads in under a week have contributed to WA’s horrific road toll of 113 death - the highest recorded in a decade.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

Sylvia Jacobs with great grandson Regan Clinch, 3, at the NAIDOC Big Breakfast at GRAMS.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumPremiumCommunity unites to celebrate NAIDOC’s golden 50th

Geraldton has come out to celebrate a golden anniversary this week, as NAIDOC marks its 50th year with a week full of community events and activities honouring heritage and the next generation.

Marco Daquino and Damiano Suadoni opened the South West Bottega on Friday evening.

Italian bottegaPremiumPremiumNew store brings Italian menu and vintage finds into Vasse

The South West Bottega opened their doors on Friday evening, with new owners Marco Daquino and Damiano Suadoni hoping to bring the best of Italian cuisine in the new space.

Homelessness advocates Jane Anderson and Ingrid Hilario.

HomelessnessPremiumPremiumNo solution for homelessness despite Budget boom

Even with WA boasting a $2.5 billion surplus in this year’s State Budget, advocates say homelessness has only gotten worse with the matter firing up a debate in Parliament last week.

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The company often sells its Labubu dolls in a blind box to buyers who don’t know what character is inside until they open it.

CNBC newsCommentsLabubu-maker unfazed by ‘blind box’ crackdown

Beijing may have warned against “blind box” toys, but analysts are betting that Pop Mart International — the company behind Labubu dolls — will remain one of China’s hottest consumer brands this year.

Anniek Bao and Lim Hui Jie

Trump has made his priorities on energy production clear. The US will rely on oil, gas, coal and nuclear to meet its growing energy needs, the president said last weekend, bashing wind and solar power.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump megabill gives the oil industry everything it wants

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act ends long-standing federal support for solar and wind power, while creating a friendly environment for oil, gas and coal production.

Spencer Kimball

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (right) crying as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.

CNBC newsCommentsUK in dire straits after minister’s tears rattle markets

All eyes are now on the UK’s ruling Labour Party for any sign of further political fractures that could rattle Britain’s economic stability.

Holly Ellyatt

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump.

BusinessCommentsTrump scolds ‘stupid’ Fed after it holds key rate steady

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady amid expectations of higher inflation and lower economic growth ahead, and still pointed to two reductions later this year.

Jeff Cox

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German backpacker Carolina Wilga remains in hospital recovering after she miraculously survived 11 days alone in the outback.

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‘Spirits are high’: Premier reveals backpacker’s condition

Roger Cook has spoken about the remarkable journey endured by Carolina Wilga as recovers at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Caleb Runciman

An 18 year old man has been charged after a stabbing in Midland last week. Justin Benson Cooper

CRIMEPremiumSecond teen charged after brutal Midland stabbing

The new charges come after 18-year-old Tawhai Walker-Loughlin was charged with murder after the bloody incident on July 3. 

Rachel Fenner

Answering questions in Parliament 10 days ago, the Water Corporation boss described last month’s ‘poo-nami’ in as a ‘unique’ event.

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CommentsPremiumDo Water Corp’s sewer pipe assurances pass the sniff test?

Answering questions in Parliament 10 days ago, the Water Corporation boss described last month’s ‘poo-nami’ as a ‘unique’ event. But just hours later another torrent of sewage spewed into the Swan River.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsFree degrees on offer to help childhood educator shortage

A Perth childcare provider has partnered with Edith Cowan University to offer fast-tracked, fee-free Bachelor degrees for early childhood educators.

Erin Feeney with Hallie Burgess (2) and Maya Burgess (10 months) at Tall Tree Early Learning Banksia Grove.

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CommentsPremiumShocking cost of childcare in Perth laid bare with new data

More than one-third of childcare centres are charging fees higher than the maximum rate set by Federal Government — as daily prices in Perth surge to above $200 in some suburbs.

WA chief scientist, Professor Sharath Sriram Andrew Ritchie

WA NewsCommentsNew chief scientist looking for WA’s next young genius

Western Australia’s new chief scientist wants to influence more children and school students to take an interest in the field as he looks to foster home-grown talent.

Oliver Lane