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  1. ‘Crisis’ pointPremiumAlarming escape plot involving hostages uncovered at WA jail

  2. Mingenew Midwest Expo PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo cancelled, new grants program launched

  3. courts & justicePremiumBombshell findings in JC police shooting death inquest

  4. BasketballPremiumNarkle and Buccs gear up for clash in First Nations round

  5. Regional transportPremiumBig savings on the way for Mid West travellers

Callum Marquis is a strong combination with Zane Marwick.

FootballPremiumDogs look to defend their backyard against undefeated Blues

Towns will host league-leaders Railways in the game of the round in the GNFL as both teams make a push towards finals. 

Luke Lawson

Sen. Sgt Russell Hurst with the WA Police Maserati.

Road safety PremiumRepurposed Maserati a flashing road safety warning

Police aim to stop drivers in their tracks doing the wrong thing through their road safety pleas, messages and campaigns — this seized Maserati might do the trick too.

Josephine Hingst

Ramping hours at Geraldton Regional Hospital in June were also triple of those in May.

System under pressurePremiumAmbulance ramping in regional WA hits record levels

Ambulance ramping outside regional WA hospitals skyrocketed to a record high last month.

Kate Campbell

The GRAMS Amazing Race during NAIDOC Week 2024.

NAIDOC Week 2025PremiumWhat’s On: NAIDOC Week 2025

Geraldton will be abuzz with activities and functions for NAIDOC 2025, exploring the theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. 

Josephine Hingst

The Minisport program is returning to Geraldton.

Sports campPremiumMinisport holiday program returns to Geraldton

The Minisport holiday program will return to Geraldton over the July school holidays, putting on a wide range of sports for kids between the ages of five to 12 to enjoy. 

Luke Lawson

Geraldton Buccs player Johny Narkle.

BasketballPremiumNarkle and Buccs gear up for clash in First Nations round

The Geraldton Buccaneers will be looking for five wins in a row when they play host to the Lakeside Lightning in the NBL1 West league’s First Nations round. 

Luke Lawson

Callum Marquis is a strong combination with Zane Marwick.

FootballPremiumPremiumDogs look to defend their backyard against undefeated Blues

Towns will host league-leaders Railways in the game of the round in the GNFL as both teams make a push towards finals. 

The Minisport program is returning to Geraldton.

Sports campPremiumPremiumMinisport holiday program returns to Geraldton

The Minisport holiday program will return to Geraldton over the July school holidays, putting on a wide range of sports for kids between the ages of five to 12 to enjoy. 

The team from RT Cafe and Restaurant.

MW Economic ForumRegion’s fortunes at centre of economic think tank

Business and industry leaders gathered in Geraldton last week for the 2025 Mid West Economic Forum.

Sylvia Vella, Amanda Forward and Shirley McKinnon.

Bye EOFYPremiumGeraldton business women gather for EOFY sundowner

The end of financial year is a busy time for all businesses, so last Friday night was a good excuse for a bunch of Geraldton business women to wind down after the hectic lead-up to June 30.

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WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and Agricultural region MLC Sandra Carr at Batavia Coast Marina in Geraldton

Regional transportPremiumBig savings on the way for Mid West travellers

Geraldton and the Mid West are set to benefit from major public transport savings, with a range of Transwa fares to be halved.

Stuart Quinn

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Shaydan Riley was driving home from work when he collided with a truck and a ute in Aldersyde on Tuesday.

WA NewsPremiumTributes flow for ‘loving dad’ killed in Wheatbelt crash

The 30-year-old man who died in a horror three-vehicle crash in the Wheatbelt is being remembered as a ‘loving’ father of three with a ‘big personality’.

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

Aerial urban suburban cityscape landscape view in Perth Western Australia Rafael Ben-Ari

Housing marketCommentsPremiumPerth in property marathon as median price jumps to new peak

Perth’s median dwelling price has jumped $65,000 over the past year, with anticipated interest rate cuts set to further buoy the market.

Kim Macdonald

The 58-year-old Mongol took to the ring in Thailand on Saturday night, winning his first professional fight in the opening round.

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Troy Mercanti knocks out opponent in first boxing match

Veteran bikie Troy Mercanti is putting three decades of underworld muscle to work as a professional boxer in Thailand.

Ben Harvey

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Eileen Bond, the Perth-born icon who married colourful businessman Alan, passed away on Wednesday night.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumPerth will be a little less colourful without Red in it

Eileen Bond — the woman who was Perth’s ‘It’ girl before the town knew what an ‘It’ girl was — passed away quietly on Wednesday night, bringing an effervescent chapter in Australian history to a quiet close.

Ben Harvey

There is little doubt Michael Walters will be remembered as one of the greats of Fremantle.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFive of the best ‘Sonny’ Walters moments as forward retires

There is little doubt Michael Walters will be remembered as one of the greats of Fremantle.

Aaron Kirby

Shaydan Riley was driving home from work when he collided with a truck and a ute in Aldersyde on Tuesday.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumTributes flow for ‘loving dad’ killed in Wheatbelt crash

The 30-year-old man who died in a horror three-vehicle crash in the Wheatbelt is being remembered as a ‘loving’ father of three with a ‘big personality’.

Education Minister Sabine Winton.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMinister 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.

Chris Masten and Dom Sheed with the premiership cup in 2018.

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CommentsPremiumGood mate Masten on why so many feel the need for Sheed

As West Coast farewell another premiership Eagle in Dom Sheed, long-time teammate and close friend Chris Masten has revealed why Sheed is so much more than just one kick.

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Ramping hours at Geraldton Regional Hospital in June were also triple of those in May.

System under pressurePremiumAmbulance ramping in regional WA hits record levels

Ambulance ramping outside regional WA hospitals skyrocketed to a record high last month.

Kate Campbell

Busselton Pride Wellbeing Festival director Clare Paine (right, with Elijah Stanlake, and Micah Smith) said councillor Richard Beecroft’s comments at last week’s meeting was “contrary to council’s code of conduct”.

“Disappointed”PremiumPride group responds to councillor’s defunding attempt

The Busselton Pride Alliance says it is disappointed in a councillor who pushed to revoke funding for its annual event, which ultimately failed. 

Daniel Hocking

People rocked up to Geographe Bay Yacht Club in their best blue frocks for a good cause.

In picturesPremiumSocial pictures from Go Blue for June’s Bed Run

Busselton community members wore the best blue ensembles for a hospital bed run from the Geographe Bay Yacht Club to the Busselton Jetty on Saturday morning.

Daniel Hocking

NAIDOC youth finalist Trevor Farrell.

NAIDOC AwardsPremiumPremiumGeraldton teenager a finalist for NAIDOC Youth of the Year

As an advocate for multicultural unity, Geraldton teenager Trevor Farrell is already quite the high achiever and role model, which has seen him nominated as a finalist for the NAIDOC Youth of the Year award.

Shire of Coolgardie president Malcolm Cullen and Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

BOUNDARY DISCUSSIONSPremiumPremiumShire of Coolgardie digs in heels on ‘boundary adjustment’

The Shire of Coolgardie has dug in its heels about the need for a “boundary adjustment” after a meeting this week with the local government minister and City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Teagan Holdaway has launched Oil & Spice After Dark.

Oil & Spice After DarkPremiumPremiumLocal cafe to expand with new fine-dining dinner experience

A new dining experience is set to launch in the heart of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, offering guests an intimate evening to enjoy dishes cooked by a five-star chef.

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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

Top oil CEOs have sounded the alarm as Israel-Iran strikes escalate.

Middle EastCommentsTop oil execs sound alarm over Israel-Iran escalation

The CEOs of TotalEnergies, Shell, and EnQuest have warned that further attacks on critical energy infrastructure could have serious consequences for global supply and prices.

Sam Meredith

Global investors may be underpricing the impact of a conflict between Israel and Iran, market watchers warned on Monday.

CNBC newsCommentsInvestors shrug off Israel-Iran conflict at their peril

Despite the continued fighting — with hundreds reported dead — global stock markets have sustained positive momentum.

Chloe Taylor

The Insta360 One R displayed in a container of water at the Insta360 booth during CES 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 8, 2020.

CNBC newsCommentsTrade war not stopping China’s push deeper into the US

Chinese companies are so intent on global expansion that even the biggest stock offering to date on Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR board counts the US as one of its biggest markets, on par with China.

Evelyn Cheng

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Police from (ROG) Regional Operations Group operating out of the Maylands Police Complex.

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Motorist, pedestrian fighting for life in separate accidents

Two people have been left fighting for life in separate accidents north and south of Perth.

Troy de Ruyter

More than a thousand of ‘foul-smelling’ fatbergs blocked WA’s sewer network in the past year Water Corporation has revealed.

WA newsCommentsHuge number of ‘foul’ fatbergs blocked WA pipes in past year

The clumps of grease - which cancelled a sold-out concert at RAC Arena in February - have disrupted parts of WA’s sewer network more than 1300 times in the past year. 

Caitlin Vinci

A render of the film studio under construction in Malaga.

Film BoomDon’t Tell the Don

The State Government is moving forward with its plans to grow WA’s screen industry and workforce through incentives, admitting it likely wouldn’t be popular with the US President.

Police told The West Australian the motorcycle rider died at the scene as a result of injuries.

WA newsPremiumPremiumMotorbike rider dead after horror crash with truck

An elderly motorcyclist has died after colliding with a tow truck in the State’s South West. 

Eileen Bond (left), and Margarita and John Hughes.

WA NewsJohn Hughes pays tribute to his beloved cousin Eileen Bond

Perth businessman John Hughes has described his late cousin Eileen Bond as an ‘icon’ who was deeply loyal and possessed an irrepressible zest for life.

Despite their small size and adorable mammalian features, these marsupials are not to be underestimated. 

AnimalsCommentsWest Aussies discover cute but ‘ferocious’ marsupial species

Researchers from UWA have discovered two new species of a small carnivorous marsupial which despite being cute-looking, are actually ‘ferocious’ predators.

Amy Cavender