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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

The Department of Justice says a trial program targeting children under the age of criminal responsibility is funded and will be rolled out in Geraldton in the coming months.

On Track to ThrivePremiumCalls to fast-track youth crime pilot in Geraldton

While planning is under way for an early intervention program designed to steer at-risk children away from crime, local leaders are calling for its swift rollout amid growing concerns over youth offending.

Josephine Hingst

Great Northern celebrate a Jaylen Parsons goal.

FootballPremiumPremiumGNFL relegated after going winless at country week

Great Northern Football League’s division one league team has been relegated after a winless country week campaign over the weekend.

Josh Keyes and Johny Narkle celebrate. Both were among the Buccs best against the Warwick Senators.

BasketballGeraldton in Bucc-to-Bucc wins on the road

The Geraldton Buccaneers were on fire for their Perth road trip on the weekend, giving their finals hopes a massive boost by winning both games in their double-header.

Paul Valenti, Dion Harrison, Kurt Mead and Kristi March.

SoftballPremiumPremiumLocal trio key to WA men’s three-peat at over-35s champs

Four locals flew the flag for Geraldton when they joined WA’s finest over-35 softball players taking to the diamond at the recent national championships in New South Wales.

Jamie Cripps, of the Eagles, is chaired off after his 250th game during the 2025 AFL Round 18 match between Port Adelaide Power the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

FootballGutsy Eagles fall short in Cripps’ milestone match

West Coast jumped out of the box and held the lead for three quarters but fell short when Port Adelaide surged to life in a 26-point comeback win, souring Jamie Cripps’ 250th game for the blue and gold.

Kate Campbell & Mitchell Woodcock

The Geraldton girls Year 9/10 team with coaches Erin Ralph (right) and Jenna Butson (left).

HockeyPremiumGeraldton teams do themselves proud at State hockey champs

Two teams representing the Geraldton Hockey Association took a lot of positives from their spirited performances in the Fuel to Go & Play Year 9/10 Club Championships in Perth last week.

Derek Goforth

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A Perth delivery driver was attacked and had his vehicle stolen and then crashed in Como early on Sunday morning.

CRIMEPremiumDelivery driver attacked and vehicle robbed in Perth’s south

A Perth delivery driver was attacked and had his vehicle stolen and then crashed in Como early on Sunday morning.

Matt Zis

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

EconomyPremiumJim Chalmers defends ‘controversial’ RBA remarks

When the RBA stunned financial markets by keeping rates on hold, Dr Chalmers noted the overwhelming expectation of a cut and the split vote on the call by the RBA’s board.

Sean Smith

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

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WACSSO president Pania Turner (left) said insisting that victims and bullies try to be friends just re-traumatised victims and minimised the seriousness of the bully’s behaviour.

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WA schools still forcing kids to be friends with their bully

Too many WA schools are still encouraging victims of school bullies to be friends with their tormentors — a response that parents complain is ‘largely ineffective’.

Bethany Hiatt

Liam Baker is tackled by Connor Rozee.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMore Eagles heartbreak! Three-word analysis of every player

West Coast hung tough for the longest time, but were ultimately overrun by Port Adelaide in a 26-point loss. Here’s how we assessed each Eagle.

Chris Robinson

Premier Roger Cook speaking at a press conference on public holidays on Sunday Morning.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPlan for extra public holidays in WA divides opinion

Public holiday reform would give West Australian’s more of a break over more of the year according to Roger Cook, despite industry concern over more days paying higher rates.

Millennials’ mental health has reached an all-time low, with more young workers than ever before making the drastic decision to leave the workforce for good. Pictured: Rachael Nyiramugisha, Reo-Blu Care and Tracey Barker.

AustraliaCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMillennials making ‘troubling’ decision to never work again

Workers in their 30s making total and permanent disability claims due to mental health — meaning they feel they will never be able to return to work again — has increased 732 per cent in the past decade.

Crabbe has been serving five life sentences at Acacia Prison for driving his 25-tonne truck into a crowded Uluru pub in 1983, killing five people and injuring 16 others.

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The West Australian exclusive
CrimePremium
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PremiumMonster who drove truck into crowded pub to stay behind bars

New Attorney-General Tony Buti has kept one of Australia’s most notorious mass murderers behind bars, denying him parole. 

Regional News

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

Courts & Justice PremiumWA man blames stress for assaulting mum and ex-partner

A man says stress ‘got the better’ of him when he assaulted his 60-year-old mother and his ex-girlfriend. 

Tegan Guthrie

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 TollPremiumPremiumTwo 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.

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.

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Bitcoin has soared to a new high.

CNBC newsCommentsBitcoin soars to new heights

Bitcoin extended a rally to rise to a new record above $180,000, fuelled by a rally in ETFs.

Dylan Butts

Gina Rinehart

CNBC newsCommentsPentagon to become number one shareholder in MP Materials

The Defense Department will become the largest shareholder in rare earths miner MP Materials after striking a deal that boosted Gina Rinehart’s wealth by more than $300 million overnight.

Spencer Kimball and Adrian Rauso

United States President Donald J Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsCar, copper, drugs, aluminium tax may hit harder than others

These so-called Section 232 tariffs further constrain businesses and US trading partners trying to navigate a constantly evolving trade environment.

Erin Doherty

US President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports.

World NewsCommentsUS to hike tariffs on copper to 50 per cent, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has hinted that more steep sector-specific duties are on the way.

Kevin Breuninger

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Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

EducationPremiumKids with disabilities more likely to be bullied at school

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

Bethany Hiatt

Police have charged a boy allegedly involved in a crash into the front of a Middleton Road house.

Charge laidPremiumPolice charge boy after alleged car theft and serious crash

Police have laid a charge in relation to an incident last month, with a car allegedly stolen from a home before later crashing through the front wall of a Middleton Road house and wrecking two parked cars. 

Jacki Elezovich

Crown Casino is among the new exposure sites.

Public HealthCommentsCommentsMEASLES ALERT: New exposure sites as two new cases detected

Crown Casino and Perth Airport are among the new exposure sites.

Three West Aussies are celebrating a huge windfall after taking a chance of Saturday's draw.

LottoCommentsCommentsLocations of winning division one WA Lotto tickets revealed

West Aussies are being urged to check their tickets after three players from the State netted almost $1 million in Saturday’s draw.

Police are yet to charge anyone after the fatal crash on Hardie Road in Spencer Park.

investigations ongoingPremiumPremiumSuspect in fatal Albany hit-run released without charge

Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on Hardie Road in Albany’s Spencer Park that claimed the life of a 57-year-old woman last Wednesday night, but have not yet laid charges. 

Carolina Wilga recovering in hospitial. Picture WA Police

WA NewsVideoCommentsBackpacker reveals why she wandered away from car in outback

The 26-year-old German tourist finally answered the question everyone has been asking as she breaks her silence on the ordeal.

Jessica Evensen