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  2. Nurse of the YearGeraldton nurse honoured with nurse of the year award

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

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

  5. BasketballGeraldton in Bucc-to-Bucc wins on the road

Paige, Jorjette and Neveah take part in the NAIDOC Week Youth Colour Run at Stow Gardens.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumThat’s a wrap: NAIDOC Week finishes in style in Geraldton

Remarkable local leaders — present and future — were honoured as NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary celebrations came to a colourful and inspiring end in Geraldton.

Josephine Hingst and Stuart Quinn

Good Sammy CEO Kane Blackman.

Good Sammy’s firePremiumSkip bin fire at Geraldton Good Sammy’s under probe

Geraldton police are investigating a skip bin fire that was deliberately lit at the Good Sammy’s store in Wonthella on Monday.

Josephine Hingst

The City of Greater Geraldton warns dog owners to take their responsibilities seriously.

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

Dog attacks remain a persistent problem in Greater Geraldton, with city officials sounding the alarm after 90 incidents were reported in just the first six months of 2025. 

Josephine Hingst

Dementia Support Australia is running a free information session for dementia carers.

Supporting Complex DementiaPremiumFree forum in Geraldton to support dementia carers

A free information and support forum for people caring for dementia sufferers is making its way to Geraldton later this month. 

Kate Campbell

Anne Marie Calder and Cath Tan.

Yoga fansPremiumGeraldton celebrates International Yoga Day

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts in Geraldton gathered to celebrate International Yoga Day at a community event last month that showcased how inclusive, accessible and beneficial the practice can be.

Staff reporter

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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Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

The UFC will return to Perth in September.

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REVEALED: When UFC will return to Perth for Fight Night

The UFC will return to Perth for the third time in as many years at RAC Arena. The West Australian reveals the exclusive details.

Mitchell Woodcock

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

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Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLPremium
The West Australian exclusive
MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

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.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMore 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.

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.

Regional News

The Shire of Waroona has planted 363 native trees across the community.

Going green PremiumRegional shire plants 363 native trees in huge canopy boost

The Shire of Waroona has massively increased its canopy cover, planting 363 native trees around the community.

Craig Duncan

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op Shop’s Marnie Langdon, Kim Ward, Jenny Chambers and William Padre.

Op-ShopPremiumRegional town’s op-shop looking to grow

Waroona’s Anglican Community Op-Shop is now the only charity store in town, with volunteers hopeful of expanding their operation to manage the influx of much-welcomed donations.

Craig Duncan

Anne Marie Calder and Cath Tan.

Yoga fansPremiumGeraldton celebrates International Yoga Day

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts in Geraldton gathered to celebrate International Yoga Day at a community event last month that showcased how inclusive, accessible and beneficial the practice can be.

Staff reporter

Owners Judith and Simon Alligton.

Bus RetreatPremiumPremiumNew romantic getaway with a twist opens

The scenic Ferguson Valley is now home to a unique adults only retreat inviting couples for a romantic getaway.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumWA 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. 

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 mattersPremiumPremiumAmbulance 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.

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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

WA News

Caitlyn Dickson remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at Royal Perth Hospital.

CrimePremiumYoung crash victim identified as parents express shock

The parents of a teenage girl who was critically injured in a crash during a car meet near Crown Casino says their daughter is in the ‘fight of her life.’

Caleb Runciman

BHP's Newman mining operation.

healthCommentsMeasles case confirmed at major minesite in WA’s north

A Qantas crew member and a miner in WA’s north are among the latest measles cases, with some staff at the Pilbara mine site isolating following the exposure. 

Madelin Hayes and Claire Sadler

Opposition leader Sussan Ley at NextGen Skills Training Campus in Forrestfield.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals

The Federal Opposition says she is ‘agnostic’ on how her party recoups its standing with women in Western Australia, stopping short of backing gender quotas.

Keaton-Paul Wallace appeared in court via video link.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFormer corporate high-flyer fights domestic violence charges

A former Peppermint Grove businessman remains locked-up in Hakea Prison on remand accused of breaching protective bail and a domestic violence restraining order.

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

EducationPremiumPremiumKids 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.

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