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  1. federal politicsCommentsLobster trade ready to rock n’ roll after ‘major win’

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    Sheep farmers livid as Feds spend $1.9m on transition ads

  3. Bail breachPremiumFooty player to spend Christmas in jail after another breach

  4. Federal PoliticsPremiumEx-MLC says he’s the ‘mongrel’ WA needs in the Senate

  5. Federal PoliticsPremiumLabor Durack candidate draws inspiration from father

Bushfires VideoCommentsDon’t be an ‘idiot’ this bushfire season

Don’t be an idiot. That was Fire and Emergency Stephen Dawson’s message to anyone contemplating deliberately lighting a fire as the State prepares to sizzle this weekend.

Joe Spagnolo

Basketball PremiumTrio of local basketball stars making their mark in US

Two Geraldton basketball stars have been doing the Mid West proud while overseas with Alex Ducas playing for Oklahoma City in the G League and Bob Griechen playing at West Texas A&M University. 

Luke Lawson

ATAR InsightPremiumTop Mid West ATAR performers share their tips for success

Some of the Mid West’s best Year 12 performers in 2024 have given an insight into their success, and what worked for them to achieve a high ATAR score.

Matthew Paddick

Road safetyDon’t risk becoming another road toll statistic

Police are urging drivers to slow down this festive season and avoid taking risks that could lead to becoming another statistic in what has been one of the worst years on WA roads in almost a decade. 

Jessica Moroney

CrimePremiumRising retail crime puts security guards on the front line

Security companies in Geraldton are calling for more police patrols at shopping centres and harsher penalties to combat the rise in crime and assaults on security guards in recent months.

Jessica Moroney

CourtPremiumCity want Batavia owners to pay up to $175k for order breach

The owners of the notorious Batavia Motor Inne site face a compensation bill of up to $175,000 for failing to comply with a demolition order, a Geraldton court has been told.

Jessica Moroney

Bail breachPremiumPremiumFooty player to spend Christmas in jail after another breach

A former AFL star accused of killing two elderly women from the Mid West in a crash on Brand Highway earlier this year will likely spend Christmas behind bars after his bail was revoked for a breach.

ATAR InsightPremiumPremiumTop Mid West ATAR performers share their tips for success

Some of the Mid West’s best Year 12 performers in 2024 have given an insight into their success, and what worked for them to achieve a high ATAR score.

Mental HealthPremiumPremiumFunding provided for Geraldton Youth Hub for mental health

An organisation dedicated to providing mental health services to young people has received funding from the State Government to establish a multi-service mental health centre in Geraldton.

What I SeePremiumWhy is the Christian meaning behind Xmas being diluted?

For many people, Christmas is a special time of the year. It’s a time when we come together to share love among family and friends with traditions that are old and new.

Peter Fiorenza

New role PremiumCity executive appointed to DevelopmentWA board

City of Greater Geraldton development service director Ryan Hall has been appointed to the DevelopmentWA board.

Luke Lawson

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Disaster and emergencyPremiumDistressing scenes as 4yo dies after house fire

A four-year-old boy has tragically died three days before Christmas after being pulled from a burning home by firefighters in Meadow Springs.

Caleb Runciman

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Investors hurt in battle of the wannabe tycoons

Once-tight business associates fell out when Sasha Hopkins’ A Team Property Group took off like a rocket with slicker marketing and more success Ricky Hirsch’s Fulfil The Dream.

John Flint

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Perth’s building conman & Insta-wife move to China

Fugitive Perth conman Ricky Hirsch has uprooted from his Dubai bolthole to Guangzhou, China, while his many scam victims are struggling to keep their heads above water.

John Flint

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Mettam pledges relaxed shopping hours for Perth if Libs win

Liberal leader says allowing shops across the metropolitan area to open at 9am on Sundays is a ‘sensible next step’, and accuses the Government of being beholden to unions.

Joe Spagnolo

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WA NewsPremiumNeighbour’s desperate words to 4yo who died in house fire

‘Mum needs you, dad needs you. Santa’s coming.’

Claire Sadler and Caleb Runciman

Disaster & emergencyPremiumMotorcyclist dies in crash lifting horror road toll higher

A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Canning Vale.

Severe WeatherCommentsCommentsRecord-breaking heat hits Perth before ‘cool’ Christmas

Perth sweltered through record-breaking heat on Monday, with the mercury rising above 45C in some parts of the city.

WA newsCommentsCommentsBull shark roaming Swan River puts water users on high alert

The shark has been detected multiple times in the past three days.

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Premium‘WA’s Sydney Opera House’: Aboriginal Cultural Centre delay

The opening of WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been pushed back by at least a year.

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ONE YEAR ONPremiumMates remember Harry Stead one year on from tragic death

The young man was working to douse an out-of-control blaze about 60km west of Esperance on Boxing Day last year when he fell from a truck. 

Caleb Runciman and Jenny Schon

RACINGPremium1500 punters expected for Esperance’s Boxing Day meeting

A strong field of local horses will accompany Esperance Bay Turf Club’s Boxing Day meeting.

Carwyn Monck

QUIZ QUESTIONS PremiumHow well do you remember the top stories from 2024?

How well do you remember the top stories from the year that was?

Amber Lilley

Federal PoliticsPremiumPremiumEx-MLC says he’s the ‘mongrel’ WA needs in the Senate

Former State politician Paul Brown says his “mongrel” attitude is a trait voters in WA are seeking, as he tries his hand at Federal politics at the upcoming election.

Festive seasonPremiumPremiumChristmas and New Year’s Eve events in the City of Busselton

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, and there are plenty of events for those still looking to celebrate either occasion in the Busselton area.

Industrial actionPremiumPremiumQube workers stop work for better pay and conditions

Local employees of Australia’s largest logistics provider have taken a day of strike action in Geraldton as they fight for better pay and conditions.

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CNBC newsCommentsUS Fed cuts rates but signals fewer reductions to come

The Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third-consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in coming years. 

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsNissan surges 22pc after reports on potential Honda merger

Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda Motor.

April Roach

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumCocoa prices climb to new record high

The price of chocolate’s key ingredient has skyrocketed this year, prompting analysts to issue fresh warnings about extreme price volatility.

Sam Meredith

MoneyBitcoin climbs to $US105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

News that US president-elect Donald Trump plans to go ahead with a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has sent the cryptocurrency surging in value.

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Yappy HolidaysVideoCommentsSanta Paws spreads Christmas cheer at animal shelter

They may have been abandoned or abused but these furry creatures were not forgotten this Christmas.

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All the things to do in the beautiful South West this summer

‘Heading into the school holidays there is so much for us to do around Bunbury and the South West for our adventurous, ocean loving twin boys.’

Ashleigh Atkinson

ONE YEAR ONPremiumPremiumMates remember Harry Stead one year on from tragic death

The young man was working to douse an out-of-control blaze about 60km west of Esperance on Boxing Day last year when he fell from a truck. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsGrinch-like move: Petrol prices to surge on Christmas Day

Motorists have been told to fuel up today before the price of petrol surges by 31 cents on Christmas Day.

Albany AdvertiserPremiumPremiumTwo girls injured after car collides with tree in Mt Barker

Emergency services were called to the scene about 11am on Tuesday.

CrimePremiumPolice locate fugitive who ‘removed ankle monitoring device’

Police appealed to the public for information on Donald Hansen who allegedly removed the device last Thursday afternoon.

Jessica Evensen