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    Tense exchanges at Dodd inquest as racism accusations fly

  2. Heritage boostMid West buildings receive State Government funding

  3. Water poloPremiumB-52’s men relentless in pool against the Demons

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  5. COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumWA man jailed for police chase, obscene act in front of teen

Jetty for Geraldton Councillors concerned politics will muddy jetty waters

Councillors have expressed concerns candidates vying for government seats in Geraldton could use the proposed jetty to win votes, as two confirmed candidates sat in the gallery for the meeting.

Matthew Paddick

Courts & justice PremiumFormer Magpie granted bail while facing manslaughter charges

Former Collingwood footballer Shannon Cox has been granted bail on strict conditions where he will be subject to home detention in Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick

State PoliticsCommentsPopular seafood sale back for Christmas at ports across WA

It’s become a December tradition for many West Aussies - buying their Christmas crayfish fresh off the back of the boat.

Dylan Caporn

Bushfire DowngradedVolunteer heroes help save communities from bushfire inferno

What started as a fatal car crash in the Wheatbelt caused the southern coastal part of the Mid West to be engulfed in flames, as crews worked tirelessly for days to control and contain it.

Matthew Paddick

CricketIn-Zane season: Marwick adds to impressive 2024 CV with ton

Round eight of the Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League saw Wanderers’ Zane Marwick score big adding to his impressive season in 2024.

Victor Tanti

Crime & courtsPremiumWoman accused of running over partner after argument

A woman from a coastal town in the Mid West has been granted bail over allegations that she ran over her partner following an argument.

Jessica Moroney

Softball Rams conquer powerhouse Suiside

Rams narrowly get over the top of powerhouse club Suiside in a nailbiting contest during round eight of the Geraldton Softball League

CricketPremiumPremiumSporties and Wanderers get wins on the board

Round eight of the Young Motors Women’s T20 cricket league saw Wanderers trot on with their winning record as well as Sporties getting points on the board

CricketIn-Zane season: Marwick adds to impressive 2024 CV with ton

Round eight of the Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League saw Wanderers’ Zane Marwick score big adding to his impressive season in 2024.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumWA man jailed for police chase, obscene act in front of teen

A man was sentenced to 12 months behind bars for his involvement in a number of offences, including a two-hour police chase through Geraldton and exposing himself in front of a teenage girl in Midland.

Matthew Paddick

Important linkPremiumTender awarded for $9m project to replace bridge

The City of Greater Geraldton has awarded the tender to replace the Walkaway-Nangetty Road Bridge to Perth engineering firm Fortec.

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Toodyay farmer’s case raises fears for landholders’ rights

Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox faces trial for alleged Aboriginal Heritage Act breach, causing stress and impacting his health amidst uncertainty.

Rebecca Le May

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Story of Spinifex resilience on display at WA Museum

The Sunday Times had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru, the latest exhibition being put together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Hannah Cross

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Gilly’s greatest Test - and the drama behind the magic

Adam Gilchrist recalls the pressure and magic behind his famous 57-ball Test century in Perth in 2006

Glen Quartermain

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Are teachers using AI to write your child’s school report?

WA teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence for end-of-year school reports despite blanket bans on the practice in other States.

Laura Newell

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Evidence that pointed to a row of heritage shopfronts in Subiaco as being a significant risk to public safety was found to be ‘shifting sands’ as new engineering evidence into the site was revealed.

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CrimePremiumMan charged over blaze on Beaufort Street

An Armadale man has been charged after allegedly starting a fire on Beaufort Street in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Regional WACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSetback for WA highway just weeks out from opening date

With less than two weeks until the scheduled opening of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, Main Roads has been re-sealing about 20km worth of lanes due to wet weather.

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WA rape victims are being forced to wait in bloodied and soiled clothes, sometimes for more than a day, to see specialist forensic doctors and support services, a new review has revealed.

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PremiumCorporate lawyer confesses to more vile child sex crimes

A former top lawyer for construction giant BGC who has already admitted child sexual abuse and drug offences has pleaded guilty from behind bars to a fresh swathe of abhorrent crimes.

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Supporting VeteransCommentsPremiumNew WA hospital program to comfort veterans waiting for care

An army veteran has taken a step forward in providing aid for fellow veterans in the South West by providing calming kits to combat post-traumatic stress disorder while waiting for medical care. 

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A woman from a coastal town in the Mid West has been granted bail over allegations that she ran over her partner following an argument.

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Youth crimePremiumYouth crime out-of-control: local MP

North West Central MP Merome Beard has reiterated calls for a youth safe night house after eight gophers belonging to an aged care facility in Carnarvon were damaged.

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Kalgoorlie CourtPremiumPremiumMining worker has ‘no memory’ of obscene gestures at cops

A mining shift worker has told a court he had no memory of the afternoon he was ejected from two Kalgoorlie-Boulder pubs, swore at police and directed obscene gestures at them.

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A swathe of exclusive land in the heart of Jurien Bay is now on the market, with the State Government calling for expressions of interest in snapping up the development opportunity.

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The Prime Minister will make the announcement during his 24th visit to Western Australia, with the state crucial to Labor’s hopes at the next election.

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The partner of an alleged domestic violence murder victim says the ‘justice system ... failed her every time’.

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Anthony Albanese is swooping into WA with a cheque to revive the Sculpture by the Sea for its 20th anniversary as he arrives for a three-day visit to Perth.

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A man has been critically injured after a suspected road rage incident near a pub in Perth’s northern suburbs.

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A Perth chef who bragged about ‘getting the hose out’ to stop homeless people from sleeping in front of hospitality venues says he is ‘deeply remorseful’ for his comments. 

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