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  1. ‘Heavy heart’CommentsPremiumFooty club remembers star player killed in horrific crash

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    Carnarvon’s teen mum crisis prompts desperate calls for help

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Water PoloPremiumProuty hits 300-game milestone

Long-time member and icon of the Geraldton water polo scene, Daniel Prout, marked his 300th league appearance on the weekend. 

Derek Goforth

Road safety fearsCommentsPremiumCalls to reduce speed on infamous road where teen was killed

A petition launched by the Opposition to reduce the speed limit on Indian Ocean Drive while travelling through Leeman from 80km/h to 60km/h has been launched to address residents’ road safety concerns.

Jessica Moroney

Odds stacked againstPremiumJetty proposal faces council scrutiny despite petition

The bid for a jetty for Geraldton faces an uphill battle to even take the first step after councillors scrutinised the proposal to fund a feasibility study, despite 1000 people signing a petition.

Anna Cox

Support for DV victimsPremiumDesert Blue Connect Walk Against Violence raises awareness

During a Statewide family and domestic violence crisis the Geraldton community gathered to hear the stories of survivors and showcase the network of support that is available to victims. 

Anna Cox

Meat thief PremiumMan who stole thousands in groceries dealt with by fine

A prolific shoplifter who stole thousands of dollars in groceries and other items over a dozen times — including a trolley load of meat worth more than $700 — has received a fine in court.

Jessica Moroney

Change of mindPremiumWoman accused of attacking cop wants to change guilty pleas

A woman accused of assaulting a police officer on the Geraldton foreshore and leaving him with serious facial injuries will apply to withdraw her guilty pleas, a court has been told. 

Jessica Moroney

Green hydrogen projectPremiumPremiumCarnarvon set to become new renewable energy hub

Carnarvon is the designated location for a renewable energy project, harnessing the abundant solar and wind power in the region to convert into green hydrogen.

Women in tradesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumApplications open for $5000 payment for female TAFE students

A State Government initiative will see up to 89 female students at Central Regional TAFE awarded scholarships for their participation in non-traditional trades.

Water PoloPremiumPremiumProuty hits 300-game milestone

Long-time member and icon of the Geraldton water polo scene, Daniel Prout, marked his 300th league appearance on the weekend. 

Community poolPremiumPool entry free for third year in a row

Swimming at the Mullewa pool will remain free for the third year in a row thanks to the generosity of a Perth-based construction and civil company.

Jessica Moroney

FootballPremiumTeakle training with Collingwood for rookie spot

Northampton product and former Port Adelaide ruck Brynn Teakle has been offered to compete for a spot on Collingwood's rookie list.

Fraser Williams

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Hitting the trackCommentsPremiumBrother of AFL rising star set to train with Dockers

Fremantle have continued their hunt for more tall stocks in their forward line after inviting a young spearhead to train with them over summer.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Waiting list slashedCommentsPremium
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Cook splashes $40m on elective surgery blitz

Almost 9000 patients have been culled from the elective surgery waiting list since the backlog peaked in May 2022, with the Cook Government planning to maintain the pace with a further $40 million investment. 

Josh Zimmerman

Terrifying incidentCommentsPremiumWA drag racing legend suffers burns after explosion

WA drag racing great Jay Upton suffered burns and a crew member was rushed to hospital after a terrifying explosion at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

Jonathon Nolan

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‘Years of torture’: Customers vent fury at builder’s delays

Besieged builder Inspired Homes is facing more complaints from frustrated customers telling of ‘excruciating’ delays in a process some said had become ‘a joke’.

Matt Mckenzie

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Hodge on Harley: What to expect as the No.1 man

The hype, the expectations, and the unique act of signing autographs before even playing a game. Luke Hodge opens up on what Harley Reid is facing as a highly-touted No.1 pick.

Mitchell Woodcock

Concerning findingsPremiumReport finds girls consistently less happy than boys

Feeling like they have to be perfect — and failing to meet that impossible goal — is making West Australian girls less happy than boys.

Kate Emery

Final report releasedPremiumPremiumFuel management error blamed for dramatic beach plane crash

An investigation into a light plane crash off a Fremantle beach, in which a mother and son were lucky to survive, has found errors in fuel management by the pilot.

SEE THE PICSCommentsCommentsFoo Fighters star spotted leaving luxurious Perth hotel

Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl has emerged from a luxury Perth hotel in high spirits ahead of the legendary band’s long-awaited concert tomorrow night.

Terrifying scenesPremiumPremiumHomeowners have lucky escape after battery sparks huge fire

Residents have escaped without injury after a home went up in flames early on Tuesday morning in Perth’s south.

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UnhappyPremiumNATIVE TITLE TROUBLE: MG Corp members call for new chairman

A power struggle is underway for control of an influential East Kimberley native title organisation that controls millions of dollars in benefits for Traditional Owners. 

Sarah Crawford

unwanted giftsCommentsWestern Power silent about delegating pole responsibility

Western Power is reviewing its “gifting” of power poles to property owners but won’t say whether it believes this practice, and putting the subsequent maintenance responsibility on homeowners, is fair or not.

Madeleine Clark

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Carnarvon’s teen mum crisis prompts desperate calls for help

The trouble-plagued Gascoyne town is in the grips of a teenage pregnancy crisis, with girls as young as 12 about to become mothers, prompting authorities to plead for a 24/7 ‘safe space’ for youths.

Rebecca Le May

Women in tradesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumApplications open for $5000 payment for female TAFE students

A State Government initiative will see up to 89 female students at Central Regional TAFE awarded scholarships for their participation in non-traditional trades.

urgent pleaCommentsCommentsDoctors call for hospital to close birthing suites

A group of the most prominent regional doctors have pleaded with health authorities to stop allowing elective births at Margaret River Hospital.

Green hydrogen projectPremiumPremiumCarnarvon set to become new renewable energy hub

Carnarvon is the designated location for a renewable energy project, harnessing the abundant solar and wind power in the region to convert into green hydrogen.

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Calling timeCommentsPremiumAre our biggest tech founders outstaying their welcome?

THE ECONOMIST: There are signs that the so-called ‘founder premium’ may be waning in a world in which capital is no longer cheap and investors prefer jam today to jam tomorrow. 

CNBCCommentsOil giant Exxon charges into lithium production

The lithium battery was invented by a research scientist at Exxon in the 1970s but the oil giant ultimately didn’t pursue the technology. It’s now had a rethink.

Spencer Kimball

CNBCCommentsPremiumIs ‘money dysmorphia’ keeping you from building wealth?

While you may not be a billionaire, or even have the kind of life you see people living on social media, you likely have assets — and what you choose to do with them is important.

Ryan Ermey

The EconomistCommentsPremiumTHE ECONOMIST: Artificial intelligence will transform fame

After spending decades disrupting humdrum jobs, artificial intelligence is coming for the most glamorous ones.

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Remote HealthPremiumAlbany mother launches hospital bags for regional families

When Kate Mitchell’s youngest son began having a seizure, it sparked an idea to create a regional health hub and hospital bags for regional families who unexpectedly found themselves in hospital. 

Georgia Campion

HealthPremiumHospitals object to voluntary assisted dying

Some hospitals in one state have refused to transfer patients who have requested voluntary assisted dying, a new report has revealed.

Aisling Brennan

Case closedPremiumPremiumMan found dead in WA bushland treated as non-suspicious

Homicide squad detectives have closed an investigation into the body of a 44-year-old man who was found in bushland earlier this month.

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CommentsPremiumBarrister Varun Ghosh tipped to replace Senator Pat Dodson

Barrister Varun Ghosh has emerged as the early frontrunner to replace retiring WA Senator Pat Dodson. 

Horrific ordeal Woman dragged into bushes near Crown in terrifying attack

Detectives are investigating a shocking attempted sex attack overnight in which two men dragged a woman into bushland near Crown Casino before fleeing when she screamed for help.

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DV monster’s reign of terror ends in prison

A man who held his wife prisoner in her own home for 36 hours, smashed her through a shower screen and shoved his fingers down her throat until she choked has been jailed for almost six years.

Sarah Steger