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  1. BasketballPremiumNarkle shines late to spark upset Hawks win over Wildcats

  2. Local GovernmentPremiumMid West council issues SOS call to town to save supermarket

  3. CrimePremiumRock-throwing incidents on the rise in Carnarvon

  4. AgriculturePremiumMid West farmers seeking extra help from across the ditch

  5. Local businessPremiumBallot visas set to leave local businesses struggling

Local trainer Bonnie Stokes and favourite In Situ primed for Melbourne Cup Day.

RacingPremiumLocal turf club to turn it on for Melbourne Cup Day

The race that stops the nation will capture audiences around Australia, but Geraldton is set to soak in some of its own racing action on Melbourne Cup Day at the turf club. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Brooke Paull moved to Geraldton six months ago.

MigrationPremiumSea change to Geraldton leads to ‘living best life’

Brooke Paull is among a rising tide of people moving from capital cities to Geraldton, saying her life-changing move could not have worked out better.

Harriet Dash & Ella Strange

Shire of Coorow.

Local governmentPremiumShire of Coorow locks in election plans, elects new deputy

After council chaos at the Shire of Coorow, the local government has voted to proceed with an election early next year to repopulate the council. 

Sally Q Davies

Mayor Jerry Clune, Geraldton Historical Society president Nicole Edwards and Kirrilee Warr MLA.

HistoryPremiumBluff Point Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage celebrates 150th

It was a special birthday on Sunday, as the Bluff Point Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage celebrated its 150th anniversary with a milestone event. 

Sally Q Davies

A waterbomber in action.

Harvest helpPremiumAerial strike harvest team to be based in Geraldton

A strike team, including two waterbombers, will be based in Geraldton from next month to help protect WA’s multi-billion-dollar grain harvest as the fire season ramps up.

Kate Campbell

City of Greater Geraldton Aquarena sign.

TechnologyPremiumSmartglasses banned from Geraldton pools, library

The use of smartglasses have been banned in some venues run by the City of Greater Geraldton amid concerns the devices could violate the privacy of patrons. 

Sally Q Davies

Sarah Kenyon in action in the pro-women's division at the Aloha Classic in Hawaii.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumKenyon rises in women’s rankings as Aloha Classic wraps up

Geraldton’s windsurfing whiz Sarah Kenyon has climbed up to seventh in the Pro Women’s world rankings after a fifth-place finish in the division at the Aloha Classic in Hawaii late last week. 

Groups are calling for a one-stop shop to support people experiencing homelessness in Geraldton.

Cost of livingPremiumPremiumLocal groups call for homeless support hub in Geraldton

Social and health services in Geraldton are calling for State Government support for a one-stop shop to help homeless people. 

Tovie Nankiville, 5.

HalloweenPremiumPremiumSpooky season spirit this Hallo-weekend

From ghouls to ghosts, and spiders to skeletons, Geraldton residents showed up in the spirit of Halloween at the weekend to celebrate the spooky season. 

The RAC Roadshow activity provided training for regional volunteers.

Road SafetyPremiumRoad trauma response demonstrations in Geraldton

An emergency response demo provided first responders with a boost to their training repertoire over the weekend, with St John of God bringing its RAC Roadshow training to the Mid West. 

Harriet Dash

A western rock lobster.

CrimePremiumMan handed $5000 fine for illegally sold lobsters

Fisheries officers went undercover to catch a Mid West fisher who pleaded guilty to selling western rock lobster caught on a recreational licence. 

Sally Q Davies

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Rayle Williams and Ashleigh Turner.

CrimePremium‘My mates are dead’: First responders reveal crash carnage

A catastrophic scene akin to an explosion of ‘metal and blood’ confronted those first on the scene of a fatal crash that killed two teenage boys and hospitalised two others.

Brooke Rolfe and Sophie Gannon

The luxurious St James house

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Aboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Adrian Rauso

The Sunday Times can reveal detectives from the WA Police child abuse squad executed a search warrant at Clay Thomas Jones’ Safety Bay address on September 4

CRIMEPremiumAccused child rapist granted bail despite concerns for teens

Disturbing details about how a 48-year-old man allegedly recorded the sexual abuse of two WA teenage girls across eight months have emerged.

Caleb Runciman

Premier Roger Cook and Attorney General Dr Tony Buti announce new anti-discrimination legislation at Parliament House on Tuesday. Carwyn Monck

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Roger Cook’s big mission to get new direct flight from Perth

Premier Roger Cook leaves for China on Sunday hoping to land a new direct flight between Perth and one of the world’s biggest cities.

Joe Spagnolo

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The luxurious St James house

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Aboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Adrian Rauso

A grandstand collapsed during the Red Hot Summer Tour at Coolangatta Beach on Sunday.

AustraliaThree injured in grandstand collapse at popular Aussie music festival

The temporary seating came down in the early stages of Sunday’s sold-out festivities.

Demi Huang

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a passenger plane was forced to abandon its landing at Perth Airport in a scary near-miss.

AviationPassenger plane in scary near-miss at Perth Airport

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a passenger plane was forced to abandon its landing at Perth Airport in a scary near-miss.

Paul Patrick Mulligan pictured outside District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDrunk-driver who left cyclist for dead jailed

A ‘callous’ drunk-driver hit a cyclist and left him for dead because he feared the consequences had police caught him drink-driving, a court has been told.

Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing. 

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Kaitlyn Henderson and Jenni Holder from Kalgoorlie Newsagency celebrate the sale of the division one winning ticket.

☺️💙Video‘Honey, don’t forget Lotto’: Timely text delivers $1.5m win

A simple text, a smiley face and a blue heart. One lucky West Aussie almost missed the chance of a lifetime.

Rosa Griffith

Year 11 student Amalia Anderson.

Shearing schoolPremiumMorawa ag students round out final 2026 shearing school

Students at WA College of Agriculture – Morawa have completed the final component of the 2026 Shearing School, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Rebecca Nadge

Fremantle Dockers Isaiah Dudley during day two of the 2026 Kimberley 9s Carnival at Cable Beach, Broome, on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

AFLPremiumDockers answering a Kimberly calling

Cable Beach is a hell of a long way from Optus Stadium, but as schoolkids played footy on the pristine sand alongside Fremantle players and staff, they could imagine the roar of the crowd.

Craig O'Donoghue

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

Road safety PremiumPremiumHorror-themed video warns drivers about dangers of fatigue

A “disturbing” new road safety campaign portraying fatigue as a sinister figure lurking behind tired drivers has been launched regionally to help warn drivers about the “silent killer”.

The refurbished Caravelle on display.

New season Weather plays a part in low-key start to new sailing season

Adverse weather conditions on Saturday prevented sailors from participating in their sail past to kick off the 2026-2027 season at Princess Royal Sailing Club. 

A starling perched in a tree.

AI vs BirdsPremiumPremiumAI-powered program to track European starlings kicks off

A program to detect European starlings using artificial intelligence has kicked off along WA’s south coast in an attempt to protect grain, livestock and fruit.

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Attendees try out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro during the Apple Experience LA in Los Angeles, Oct. 28, 2026.

CNBC newsAt last, Apple brings out touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced its first laptop with a touchscreen will go on sale next week. The launch signifies the growing strategic importance of the Mac to Apple, despite it generating less revenue than the iPhone.

Kif Leswing

Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

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The Sleeman Avenue landslide site in Mira Mar is still considered unstable.

landslipPremiumLandslip neighbours anxiously waiting for remediation plan

Residents neighbouring the Mira Mar landslip say their “patience is wearing thin” as the authorities dealing with the unstable hazard zone declare long-term remediation plans are on the horizon five years on.

Melissa Sheil

Limelight winner indie electronic pop act, Boox Kid (middle) (aka Jarred Wall) with runners up Elianie Watson and Beau Torrance from band Ghost Care.

MusicPerth’s biggest music opportunity returns to RAC Arena

Perth’s local musicians have the chance to step into the spotlight at RAC Arena thanks to the return of Limelight music fund. 

Fraser Williams

Confronting CCTV has captured the moment a cyclist was thrown into the air by a car during an alleged hit-and-run on a Maddington street.

WATCHVideoCyclist thrown into air after alleged hit-and-run in Perth

Confronting CCTV has captured the moment a cyclist was thrown into the air by a car during an alleged hit-and-run on a Maddington street.

Two 16-year-old boys have been killed after a stolen BMW crashed into several trees in Perth.

Disaster and EmergencyFriends’ heartbreaking words for two Perth boys killed in stolen BMW crash

Two witnesses were on their way home and described the scene as ‘horrific’.

The trial of Haydn Thomas Mansell accused of driving carelessly and killing his Wife Cailee at a Redmond level crossing in 2025 has been adjourned.

courtsPremiumPremiumRedmond fatal crash trial adjourned without a conclusion

The trial of a Great Southern man accused of driving carelessly and causing a crash at a Redmond train crossing last year that resulted in his wife’s death has been adjourned without a conclusion. 

Police have confirmed that 16-year-old Fayth Nina Hawkins has been found safe. WA Police

NEWSPremiumMajor police update on missing teen

Police have released a major update after urgent inquiries into the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl.

Emma Kirk and Andrew Hedgman