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  1. TourismPremiumExmouth reopens to tourists as cyclone clean-up continues

  2. BasketballPremiumBuccs debutant honoured to be part of winning system

  3. FootballPremiumGNFL to celebrate youth in pre-season all-stars clashes

  4. Demersal banPremiumGeraldton fisher gets fine waived for dramatic roof protest

  5. SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma looking in top shape ahead of men’s season opener

Nexus Airlines.

Regional supportPremiumRegional capped fares to be maintained despite rising costs

Ensuring regional capped fares remain despite rising fuel security challenge is one measure the Cook Government has announced to help WA’s transport and aviation sectors cut costs and keep moving.

Sienna Seychell

Aftermath of Geraldton bushfires. Chapman River (NWCH Bridge)

Chapman River Regional ParkPremiumFears for aquatic life in Chapman River after bushfire

The City of Greater Geraldton is warning people that fish kills in the Chapman River may be possible following a devastating bushfire in the area late last year.

Sally Q Davies

Kalbarri local and Finaly's owner, Melissa Finlay.

Cyclone SerojaPremium‘Still get goosebumps’: Finlays still healing five years

On the morning of April 12, 2021, Melissa Finlay and her family had a massive job ahead of them as they looked out across their destroyed coastal town in the aftermath of cyclone Seroja.

Imogen Wilson

John Schleischer and Steve Wiseman the day after Seroja and Steve Wiseman in the kitchen of his rebuilt home last week.

Cyclone Seroja PremiumRebuild delays, insurance pain added to Seroja trauma

For many, it was one of the most memorable images to emerge the day after cyclone Seroja ripped apart Kalbarri.  Steve Wiseman stood in what was his kitchen, but with no walls or roof.

Sally Q Davies

An injured microbat in Exmouth.

Cyclone Narelle Matilda to the rescue: Healing on wheels for Exmouth

A Murdoch University alumnus deploys unique mobile wildlife hospital to Exmouth in response to the devastation caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle along Western Australia’s northern coastline.

Phoebe Solon

Devondrick Walker will debut for the Buccs this weekend.

BasketballPremiumBuccs debutant honoured to be part of winning system

Buccs recruit Devondrick Walker has made keeping the lofty winning standards of the Geraldton Buccaneers his personal mission, as he prepares to make his club debut this season. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Allen Griechen defends against NSW at the AMMNA National Championships.

NetballPremiumPremiumWA netball coach sees men’s competition in Gero’s future

Local and WA men’s netball assistant coach Kelly Eastough says she envisions a men’s competition in the future of Geraldton’s sporting landscape but admits work will need to be done to get the ball rolling. 

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

TourismPremiumPremiumExmouth reopens to tourists as cyclone clean-up continues

Exmouth is officially back up and running, with visitors urged to flock to the town following the devastation of tropical cyclone Narelle. 

Geraldton police patrol on Foreshore Drive near the beach.

Opinion‘Heartbreaking’ as crime becomes daily reality in Geraldton

As I write, I am devastated for the victims of the recent crime sprees across our city.

The GNFL All-Stars season opener in 2024.

FootballPremiumGNFL to celebrate youth in pre-season all-stars clashes

Local footy will be welcomed back to the Mid West this Saturday as GNFL is set to showcase its top young talent in a jam-packed day of All-Stars footy action at WA Country Builders Stadium. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Aftermath of Geraldton bushfires. Chapman River (NWCH Bridge)

Chapman River Regional ParkPremiumFears for aquatic life in Chapman River after bushfire

The City of Greater Geraldton is warning people that fish kills in the Chapman River may be possible following a devastating bushfire in the area late last year.

Sally Q Davies

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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AFLCommentsPremium
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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Regional News

Augusta's Turner Street Jetty.

CAPITAL WORKSPremiumAMR Shire opens tender offer for Turner Street Jetty works

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has opened the tender for the Turner Street Jetty replacement project. 

Will Corbett

Pitbull Services’ Travis Brophy, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission’s Regan Brewer, Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Pitbull Services’ Jamie Rae Brophy, and Shire of Coolgardie president Paul WIlcox at the regional economic development grants announcement this week

RED GrantsPremiumSix businesses share $635,000 in economic development grants

Six Goldfields-Esperance businesses will receive funding for projects that expand and diversify their operations under the latest round of the State Government’s regional economic development grants program.

Neil Watkinson

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

TourismPremiumExmouth reopens to tourists as cyclone clean-up continues

Exmouth is officially back up and running, with visitors urged to flock to the town following the devastation of tropical cyclone Narelle. 

Imogen Wilson

Nexus Airlines.

Regional supportPremiumPremiumRegional capped fares to be maintained despite rising costs

Ensuring regional capped fares remain despite rising fuel security challenge is one measure the Cook Government has announced to help WA’s transport and aviation sectors cut costs and keep moving.

Owner of Revolution Bikes Geraldton Paul Baldock.

Riding awayPremiumPremiumGeraldton locals interest in e-scooters and e-bikes spike

With such a heavy reliance on cars, the fuel crisis has impacted the vast majority of Geraldton locals’ main mode of transportation, prompting some to seek alternative means of getting from A to B. 

Some of the destruction caused by cyclone Seroja in Kalbarri on April 11, 2021.

Tropical Cyclone SerojaKalbarri reflects on cyclone anniversary as 5 year mark hits

Five years on from tropical cyclone Seroja, Kalbarri and Northampton locals reflect on the terrifying weather event, their journeys since, how the towns have transformed and what still needs to be done today.

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This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

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5-year-old Henry Moon who was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma and is currently having treatment at PCH with CAR T-cell therapy, pictured with his mum Danielle.

HealthCommentsPremiumPivotal treatment for child cancer to be developed in Perth

A revolutionary new treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer which kills more than half of kids who are diagnosed with it will be developed in Perth.

angela pownall

Bankwest graduate program manager Jess Muntz and Bankwest chief investment officer Peter Harvey pictured with graduates at Bankwest’s office in Raine Square, Perth, on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

BankingCommentsPremiumBankwest’s new grads lock in for banking’s AI frenzy

A new troop of technology grads are filing into Bankwest guided by a mantra to not be afraid of artificial intelligence taking their jobs, but rather the peer who wields the tool better than they can.

Simone Grogan

Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

AustraliaCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumArtemis II moon joy fires up Australia’s astronaut ambitions

WA space fanatics hope ‘moon joy’ from NASA’s Artemis II mission will spark lift-off for Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

Perth service station owners are rorting the taxpayer-funded fuel excise cuts to rake in nearly double the profits they saw before the Iran war.

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CommentsPremiumEXPOSED: Perth service station owners rorting fuel excise

Perth service station owners are rorting the taxpayer-funded fuel excise cuts to rake in nearly double the profits they saw before the Iran war.

Petrol prices continue to trend down across the metropolitan area.

FUELVideoCommentsCommentsRelief as unleaded fuel price falls to cheapest in a month

Perth motorists are in for some welcome relief as prices fall across the metropolitan area.

Whippy has been missing since the morning of Easter Monday.

WA NewsVideoCommentsDistraught dog owner offers $10,000 reward for its return

Whippy hasn’t been seen since he went missing on Easter Monday.

Brooke Rolfe