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  3. Superannuation reformsPremiumDurack workers underpaid $45.6m in superannuation in 2021-22

  4. CEO CommitmentMid West Ports CEO locked in for another five years

  5. Meet and greetPremiumLiberals announce priorities for Geraldton at meet and greet

Mural rocksPremiumWildflower mural contrasts Rocks Laneway art

A new mural at Rocks Laneway, inspired by the diverse abundance of wildflowers in the region, was completed on Friday with the laneway reopening to the public after four days.

Jessica Moroney

Horse RacingPremiumLadies Day proves a showstopper

A crowd of more than 2000 showed up in full force dressed to impress for the annual Ladies Day spectacle.

Luke Lawson

Veteran FundraiserGeraldton RSL seeking volunteers ahead of Poppy Day

The Geraldton RSL is seeking volunteers to help raise money as part of Remembrance Day commemorations.

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Cricket ReturnsPremiumNew rules ahead Geraldton Cricket League season

Major changes await the 2024-25 Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League season which starts tomorrow.

Victor Tanti

TributePremiumFarewell to Landor legend Tubey Bain

The Landor Races hold a special kind of magic, filled with dust, racehorses and people who breathe life into the outback, but this year’s event carried a heavier tone.

Jessica Moroney

Innovation AwardsGascoyne shire recognised for innovation at awards ceremony

A Gascoyne shire has been recognised for transforming its public spaces to make it vibrant for the local community.

Matthew Paddick

Gascoyne pubPremiumPremiumTenders open to lease watering hole in remote Gascoyne

Two families with strong ties to an outback town in the Gascoyne will say their farewells later this year, after servicing their community at the local pub for years.

Medical studentsPremiumPremiumMedical students benefit from Gascoyne excursion

A medical immersion program in Carnarvon saw a number of university students take to the region to learn about culture and develop an understanding of work in remote WA.

CourtPremiumPremiumFormer cop fined $2000 for supplying 14yos with alcohol

A former Geraldton police officer has been fined $2000 for supplying two 14-year-old girls with alcohol after meeting them on a sugar daddy dating app.

HockeyPremiumMya’s Incredible Journey

From an early age, Geraldton star Mya Mead spent her days surrounded by the hockey community watching her dad, Kurt, play A-grade for Yacht Hockey Club. 

Luke Lawson

Mural rocksPremiumWildflower mural contrasts Rocks Laneway art

A new mural at Rocks Laneway, inspired by the diverse abundance of wildflowers in the region, was completed on Friday with the laneway reopening to the public after four days.

Jessica Moroney

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Jail for brutal pub attack that left dad fighting for life

A FIFO worker who left a father with a fractured skull and brain bleeds from a one-punch attack at a pub south of Perth has been sentenced to more than two years’ imprisonment.

Rebecca Le May

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Liberals promise to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000

First homebuyers look set to be targeted in the upcoming State election with the Liberal Party promising to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000 to win their votes.

Joe Spagnolo

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Pipe saga worsens for West Aussies with flooded homes

Thousands of WA families can’t get ‘defective pipes’ ripped out of their homes quickly enough as insurers decline to renew policies on properties hit with repeated water bursts.

John Flint

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumTaxpayers cop eye-watering $40m bill in Nicheliving lifeline

Nicheliving's giving up its building license will relieve abandoned customers, but taxpayers will have to foot the $40 million bill, sparking anger.

Jessica Page

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Courts & JusticePremiumMum disapproved of accused murderer son’s ‘plastic’ life

The Perth mother allegedly killed by her crypto-trader son Andre Rebelo — had repeatedly voiced her dislike of his ‘plastic fantastic’ life with his glamorous influencer girlfriend.

Tim Clarke

Religion and BeliefPremiumPope Francis appoints new Bishop of Broome

The new Bishop of Broome will be the third man in recent years to lead the huge diocese which covers the Kimberley. 

courts & justicePremiumPremiumWoman’s ‘fantasy land’ version of de facto’s fatal stabbing

A jury has been urged to reject a woman’s account of how she fatally stabbed her partner during a meth-fuelled argument as ‘utterly preposterous nonsense’.

CrimePremiumPremiumMale nurse charged with assaulting Perth grandma in hospital

A male nurse has been charged with assaulting a grandmother at a Perth hospital, while a second hospital has apologised after she suffered two ‘avoidable’ falls within 24 hours. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumPolice investigating after man dies in Rockingham crash

A man has died after a motorcycle collided with a car in Rockingham on Sunday afternoon. 

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SOCIAL HOUSINGPremiumEight new social homes completed in Katanning, five to come

The State Government’s initiative to decrease homelessness and help vulnerable families in the Great Southern has received a significant boost with 13 new social houses in Katanning.

Hannah Whitehead

‘Fire and ice’PremiumDoors open at Kalgoorlie’s first sauna & cold plunge studio

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s first sauna and cold plunge studio has opened, offering locals the “fire and ice” experience with myriad health benefits. 

Anneke de Boer

AgriculturePremiumFarmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

Farmers' asking prices for their land are spooking potential buyers as the number of deals plummets almost 20 per cent in 12 months.

Callum Godde

Religion and BeliefPremiumPremiumPope Francis appoints new Bishop of Broome

The new Bishop of Broome will be the third man in recent years to lead the huge diocese which covers the Kimberley. 

Local governmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPremier slams WA council for COVID vax scaremongering

Roger Cook says Port Hedland council has gone ‘off the rails’ after passing a motion concerning contamination of COVID vaccines, which world health authorities debunked.

Oceans to OutbackPremiumPremiumKarratha youth fundraise for Oceans to Outback

Bored over the school holidays, 17-year-old Steven Gadia was looking to put his free time to good use and decided to rally his mates for Oceans to Outback, a fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumHow a 42yo turned 20-hour days into a $3b-a-year empire

You might call me a ‘rebel without a cause,’ says Grab co-found Anthony Tan said. But I was on a mission to create something that could be ‘a force for good’.

Ernestine Siu

CNBC newsCould China’s stimulus be a boost for Nike and Starbucks?

Economic stimulus in China could also be a shot in the arm for Nike and Starbucks, two major brands trying to orchestrate their own turnarounds.

Jesse Pound

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s laughing now? Joker sequel pulls in half of first film

Joker: Folie a Deux stumbled to just $US40 million ($58.7m) in US domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend, a far cry from the $US96.2m its predecessor brought in during its debut in 2019.

Sarah Whitten

CNBC newsCommentsOil spikes on Biden comments on risk of Israel retaliation

A strike by Israel against Iran could raise fears of a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and add a significant price risk premium.

Spencer Kimball

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WA NEWSPremiumBoy flown to Perth with serious injuries after bike crash

A 14-year-old boy has been flown to Perth with serious injuries after he crashed an off-road motorcycle in the South West overnight.

Caleb Runciman

ParentingUrgent warning for popular baby cot

A popular cot has been recalled on urgent safety fears, with babies at risk of injury or death.

Duncan Evans

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CommentsPremiumFor WA to be renewables leader, Labor must rip off Band-aid

Labor should rip the climate Band-aid off, instead of delaying the pain. Then give the industry the means to get on with it.

TelethonCommentsCommentsWA study hits major milestone with 10,000th baby participant

One of Australia’s biggest and most unique child studies - based here in WA - reached a major milestone this month when it welcomed its 10,000th baby participant.

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PremiumEating disorder clinic closer to Mandurah site on the cards

A long-awaited WA eating disorder clinic is a step closer as development is set to begin in Mandurah, with a site set to go to tender this month.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumTroubled Port Rockingham marina back on the agenda

A Liberal candidate has resurrected plans for a marina in Rockingham that would include tourist attractions, two jetties, accommodation and more than 490 boat pens. 

Rachel Fenner