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  1. Water poloDemons continue winning form, earn grand final berths

  2. Election racePremiumPremier not fazed by ex-mayor running for Geraldton

  3. Cricket Wanderers complete four-peat with power and poise

  4. Whale debatePremiumWhale carcass removed after it washed up on Geraldton beach

  5. Cricket Marwick marches on in season of sizzling form

Jade Baynes as Bec in Invisible Boys.

Local TV starPremiumHomegrown talent shines bright on screen in Invisible Boys

As Geraldton continues to buzz about the Stan original show Invisible Boys, one of the city’s own born-and-bred starlets has embraced the dream opportunity to represent her hometown on-screen. 

Josephine Hingst

Independent candidate for Geraldton Shane Van Styn sat down with the Geraldton Guardian to give more of an insight into the man behind the political figure.

Coffee with candidatesGetting to know the person behind the pollie over coffee

In the election lead-up, the Geraldton Guardian will sit down with the main candidates for Geraldton in a bid to find out about the person behind the pollie or wannabe pollie. We start with Shane Van Styn.

Matthew Paddick

Labor candidate for Mid West Jenna Denton, Federal Durack candidate Karen Wheatland, former politician Alannah MacTiernan, Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton, Shelley Payne MLC, and Sandra Carr MLC.

Facebook downMLC removes Facebook page to avoid any distractions

Labor MLC Sandra Carr says she took down her Facebook page in order to avoid any distractions from helping her colleague Lara Dalton get re-elected.

Kate Campbell

Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

VIP visitPremiumGovernor-General to see the sights of Geraldton

The Governor-General is in Geraldton this week to visit some of the city’s prime venues and locations after accepting a council invitation sent out mid last year.

Josephine Hingst

Living in aged care — a senior woman gets some reassuring attention.

New health emergencyPremiumDementia cases set to double in Greater Geraldton

Projected cases of dementia across Greater Geraldton will more than double over the next 30 years, according to alarming new data.

Josephine Hingst

Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

VIP visitPremiumGovernor-General to see the sights of Geraldton

The Governor-General is in Geraldton this week to visit some of the city’s prime venues and locations after accepting a council invitation sent out mid last year.

Josephine Hingst

Billlie Marshall in action for Demons

Water poloDemons continue winning form, earn grand final berths

Geraldton water polo reached its elimination finals stage on Saturday with a mixed and surprise bag of results across the grades

Cooper Jefferies congratulates Liam MeHarry on his home run.

Softball Suiside flex their muscles

Round 15 of the Geraldton Softball season delivered another thrilling weekend of action, with Suiside continuing their dominance in Division one men’s competition

Wanderers' Zane Marwick stood tall with 38no in his side's loss

Cricket Marwick marches on in season of sizzling form

A brilliant Zane Marwick century propelled Wanderers to a huge win over Bluff Point in Saturday’s Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League

Labor candidate for Mid West Jenna Denton, Federal Durack candidate Karen Wheatland, former politician Alannah MacTiernan, Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton, Shelley Payne MLC, and Sandra Carr MLC.

Facebook downMLC removes Facebook page to avoid any distractions

Labor MLC Sandra Carr says she took down her Facebook page in order to avoid any distractions from helping her colleague Lara Dalton get re-elected.

Kate Campbell

Premier Roger Cook on the election trail meeting locals with Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton.

Election racePremiumPremier not fazed by ex-mayor running for Geraldton

The battle for the seat Geraldton will be a real “contest”, says Premier Roger Cook, who denied the presence of high-profile independent Shane Van Styn would put Labor at a disadvantage.

Kate Campbell

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The entire Albany Racing Club board has resinged amid finacial woes.

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Entire Albany Racing Club board quits after racing suspended

The entire Albany Racing Club board has quit less than 24 hours after racing was suspended at the historic venue because of ‘ongoing financial challenges’.

Hayden King

Kysaiah Pickett says he has told Simon Goodwin he is home sick, but reaffirmed he is contracted at the Demons.

AFL CommentsPremiumPickett responds to reports he wants to play for Freo

Melbourne premiership forward Kysaiah Pickett has responded to The West Australian’s report he wants to play for Fremantle next season, revealing he has told coach Simon Goodwin he is homesick. 

Mitchell Woodcock & Jackson Barrett

This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

NeighbourhoodsCommentsPremiumThe suburb agents say is in Perth’s ‘most amazing position’

This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

Caitlin Vinci

ATSB officers and WA Police have arrived back on Rottnest Island to investigate the crash of a sea plane on Tuesday. PIctured the sea plane is raised from the ocean and onto a barge

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Bombshell revelations over Rotto seaplane after horror crash

The plane crashed into Thomson Bay, killing pilot James Wong, Danish tourist Torben Poulsen, 60, and Swiss woman Danielle Grundbacher-Mosching, 65.

Caleb Runciman

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Jack Henderson in action for the Eagles on Monday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumPlaying for Eagles one day, signing for Melbourne the next

It’s been an extraordinary 24 hours for Jack Henderson, with the midfielder set to sign for Melbourne just a day after lining up for West Coast in their pre-season opener in Perth.

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The high-profile Perth father of the obstetrician charged over a horror Dalkeith crash that claimed the life of a young woman says they are “totally devastated”. Inset Megan Wynne & Bruce Bellinge.

WA NewsPremiumHigh-profile dad of obstetrician in deadly crash speaks

Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge, who has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a 24-year-old female in a horror Dalkeith crash, is the son of multimillionaire businessman Bruce Bellinge.

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Rhys Bellinge was allegedly driving at 130km/h, with a blood alcohol reading nearly four times the legal limit when he crashed and killed a 24-year-old woman.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumAccused doctor labelled ‘aggressive and intentional’

Rhys Bellinge was allegedly driving at 130km an hour, with a blood alcohol reading nearly four times the legal limit when he crashed and killed a 24-year-old woman.

West Coast star Harley Reid and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass Wedding.

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CommentsPremiumHarley & Sam Mitchell: The pic Eagles fans won’t want to see

It’s a photo that will send chills down the spine of every West Coast fan – Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell sitting next to Eagles star Harley Reid at Tom Barrass’ wedding. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTO

siah Dudley hugs cousin and Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett

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It was either one of those coincidences that comes around about as often as Halley’s Comet or, in keeping with that cosmic theme, a statement of great impact.

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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outside Champion Bay SHS with members of the school's P&C.

Modern and multipurposePremiumNew gym, classroom upgrades promised under Labor

Upgrades worth more than $30 million to two Geraldton high schools will be prioritised, Labor has promised under a re-elected Cook Government.

Josephine Hingst

A Donate A Bale sale has raised $30,000 to support a campaign against the live sheep export ban.

Donate A Bale salePremiumDonate A Bale initiative raises $30,000 for Keep the Sheep

A Donate A Bale sale at the Western Wool Selling Centre has raised $30,000 for the Keep the Sheep campaign.

Bob Garnant

Premier Roger Cook on the election trail meeting locals with Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton.

Election racePremiumPremier not fazed by ex-mayor running for Geraldton

The battle for the seat Geraldton will be a real “contest”, says Premier Roger Cook, who denied the presence of high-profile independent Shane Van Styn would put Labor at a disadvantage.

Kate Campbell

Jade Baynes as Bec in Invisible Boys.

Local TV starPremiumPremiumHomegrown talent shines bright on screen in Invisible Boys

As Geraldton continues to buzz about the Stan original show Invisible Boys, one of the city’s own born-and-bred starlets has embraced the dream opportunity to represent her hometown on-screen. 

Premier Roger Cook at an emergency briefing for cyclone Zelia.

Broome AdvertiserCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumShip to shore solution for post-cyclone food shortage

A $5m resilience fund will be set up to strengthen supply chains, it can be revealed, after a series of natural disasters have forced regional WA to ration food.

Shire of Ravensthorpe president Tom Major.

Sad closureSearch for solution as town’s only supermarket shuts up shop

‘All options are on the table’ to save this WA town’s only supermarket.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has secured a deal to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

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US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsCommentsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsCommentsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

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Bozena Knapinski, 63, was initially charged with attempted murder.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan suspicious wife poisoned him ‘swapped dinners with son’

Robert Knapinski told his now ex-spouse’s Supreme Court trial that he did it to watch her reaction - and she was upset at him for having an affair during a separation.

Rebecca Le May

Parkerville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Captain Dan Wharton with Federal Bullwinkel candidates Mia Davies and Matt Moran.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumRivals become friends for Coaltion Bullwinkel announcement

Despite months of trading barbs in a three-way battle for Western Australia’s newest Federal seat of Bullwinkel, candidates for the Nationals and Liberals have come together in a joint announcement.

Oliver Lane

Mr Trump, formerly Ben Dawkins, joined One Nation last year after being kicked out of Labor because he was convicted of breaching a violence restraining order.

WA election 2025CommentsCommentsEx-One Nation ‘Aussie Trump’ MP name change ‘a joke’: Hanson

Pauline Hanson has labelled a former One Nation MP’s decision to change his name to Austin ‘Aussie’ Trump ‘a joke’.

Rob Woolmer and Hanna Gadd.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRBA cut a major win for Perth homeowners

Swan View couple Rob Woolmer and Hanna Gadd bought their ‘forever home’ in April 2022, when the official interest rate sat at just 0.1 per cent. 

At his Supreme Court of WA trial last year, Hassan W. Jabbie accused other members of the Liberian community of committing the horrendous murder.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDad who brutally murdered pregnant lover still denies crime

A serial cheater who was found guilty of murdering his lover and their unborn child in a horrific hammer attack continues to insist he didn’t commit the crime.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to fundraise for Carlindie Station.

Regional WAPremiumGoFundMe launched for Pilbara station hit by cyclone Zelia

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support a Pilbara family left devastated after tropical cyclone Zelia tore through Carlindie Station last week.

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