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  2. FootballPremiumRovers down reigning premiers with gutsy five point win

  3. Government fundingPremiumJurien Bay irrigation project secures funding for next stage

  4. Mouse plaguePremiumMouse plague-ridden towns receive additional funding

  5. The Geraldton GuardianPremiumGeraldton woman marks 50 years at local private hospital

Nature’s Window.

The Mid-West shows us how to bottle up brilliance

We take a look at Mid-West community spirit and how groups like the Kalbarri Old Bastards are making real-world, tangible change for their communities.

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Catch limits of demersal fish have been slashed along most of Western Australia's coastline. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Demersal banPremium$50 rebate for rec fishers to buy from local tackle shops

Recreational boat fishers can now claim a $50 rebate back at their local tackle shop along the west coast. 

Sally Q Davies

Coral Bay. Australia's Coral Coast / David Kirkland

Tourism PremiumVouchers to entice people back to Coral Coast sold out

A travel scheme offering vouchers to entice visitors back to the Gascoyne in the wake of cyclone Narelle has sold out in less than a week.

Sienna Seychell

Gavel and law books.

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‘Grossly unfair’ charges discontinued for station owners

"Grossly unfair’ cattle related charges brought against Winderie Station owners Cameron and Teresa Tubby have been dropped after the State said there were no reasonable prospects for a conviction.

Georgia Campion

An AI-rendered image of the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) detected in both the Cape Range and Cloates Canyons

Environment PremiumRare deep-sea creatures discovered in North West waters

A giant squid and a host of rare deep-sea creatures have been discovered in underwater canyons off Western Australia’s North West, offering a glimpse into one of the least-explored ecosystems on Earth

Phoebe Solon

Carlton’s Patrick Cripps celebrates with fans after his side’s win over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

FootballPremiumMid West stars celebrate Indigenous round on winners’ list

For the first time this season, every AFL-listed player in the Mid West had a win in round 10 as Sir Doug Nicholls round kicked off this weekend across the grounds.

Rebecca Ruthven

Matt Norman top-scored with 20 points.

BasketballPremiumPremiumBuccs slam Slammers to claim Pink Round victory

There was star power all around the court as the Geraldton Buccaneers added another huge win to their tally, trouncing South West Slammers by 35 points on Saturday night. 

MWCCI CEO Joanne Fabling.

Economics Mid West Economic Forum to attract hundreds to the region

People from all over the state are expected to flock to Geraldton for the upcoming Mid West Economic Forum in June

Catch limits of demersal fish have been slashed along most of Western Australia's coastline. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Demersal banPremiumPremium$50 rebate for rec fishers to buy from local tackle shops

Recreational boat fishers can now claim a $50 rebate back at their local tackle shop along the west coast. 

Geraldton courthouse

Courts and crimePremiumMan denied bail over string of indecent acts charges

A 48-year-old man has been denied bail on 13 charges after being deemed a “significant risk to the community”. 

Imogen Wilson

St John of God Hospital services assistant Janine Anthony.

The Geraldton GuardianPremiumGeraldton woman marks 50 years at local private hospital

Geraldton woman Janine Anthony is celebrating five decades of service at St John of God Geraldton Hospital as a valued staff member

Imogen Wilson

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The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed as Katanning Senior High School teacher Luke Russell.

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Local school teacher revealed as man found dead in Katanning

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed.

Amy Towers

West Coast claimed an upset win over the Giants.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Who claimed 10s in Eagles’ epic upset?

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after a dual-wins Sunday. See who starred and who struggled.

Danielle Laidley

Police alleged the online offences occurred between January and February 2026. 

WA NewsPremiumTwo men accused of child sex crimes, one linked to Silvey

A West Australian Basketball Association referee and another man who is allegedly linked to the investigation into disgraced author Craig Silvey are set to face court on Wednesday.

Claire Sadler

A young man has died after losing control of his car and crashing in the Perth Hills.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPremiumYoung man dies after early morning crash in Perth Hills

Major crash detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Hannah Cross

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The Bald Hill lithium mine is located approximately 50km south east of Kambalda in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

MiningPremiumMinRes to restart WA lithium mine, hire 370 more workers

Mineral Resources is looking to boost its headcount by about 370 after pressing the restart button for its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields.

Adrian Rauso

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed as Katanning Senior High School teacher Luke Russell.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Local school teacher revealed as man found dead in Katanning

The identity of the man who was found dead on a Katanning street in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been revealed.

Amy Towers

Dr Jacqueline McGowan-Jones is Commissioner for Children and Young People.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA’s children’s commissioner told not to reapply for job

WA’s Commissioner for Children has questioned whether she’s being ‘punished’ for speaking out after being told not to reapply for her job. 

Steven Mattaboni’s wife has paid tribute to the father-of-two, the day after a fatal shark attack off Rottnest Island.

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Father-of-two revealed as spearfisher killed by shark

The heartbroken wife of a father killed by a four-metre shark while spearfishing off Rottnest has described him as an ‘incredible’ dad who ‘lived and breathed the ocean.’

Police alleged the online offences occurred between January and February 2026. 

WA NewsPremiumPremiumTwo men accused of child sex crimes, one linked to Silvey

A West Australian Basketball Association referee and another man who is allegedly linked to the investigation into disgraced author Craig Silvey are set to face court on Wednesday.

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Forrest MP Ben Small speaking in Parliament.

Federal BudgetPremiumBudget cuts $10 million wine tourism and cellar door program

This week’s Federal Budget has brought “nasty” cuts to a popular tourism incentive to the wine industry in a move Forrest MHR Ben Small has called a “betrayal”.

Craig Duncan

Jim Chalmers delivered his budget on Tuesday night.

Federal Budget 2026PremiumHow tax changes in Federal Budget impact the Mid West

People are saying that accounts and finance managers are the biggest winners from Tuesday’s Federal Budget, but not everyone in the sector is celebrating the huge proposed tax reforms.

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton MP Kirrilee Warr.

Flying Doctor DayPremiumLocal MP appalled by lack of funding for incoming RFDS base

Geraldton’s RFDS base set to be up and running within the next two years has only received $7.5 million in funding from the State Government – an amount MLA Kirrilee Warr believes to be inadequate.

Imogen Wilson

Merlin Gammon is running around Australia.

EndurancePremiumPremiumLong-distance runner stops in Geraldton in round-nation run

“I’m not quite sure exactly why I’m doing it,” is not a sentence you expect to hear from someone running the perimeter of Australia, pulling his belongings on a bike trailer behind him. 

Going to the video shop on a Friday night actually felt like an event. It was a ritual. A tradition.

Pom in OzPremiumPremiumLonging for another Friday night at the video store

There was something special about the old video store. Not just the movies themselves, but the whole experience surrounding it. 

Migrants are often wrongly blamed for challenges such as housing supply, an inquiry has been told. (Tim Marsden/AAP PHOTOS)

ImmigrationPremiumPremiumMigrants a scapegoat for poor planning, inquiry told

Despite being accused of taking local jobs, overseas migrants create better workforce security and bolster the Australian economy, farming groups say.

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A lack of high-quality feedback could also lead to attrition.

Workplace MattersCommentsPremium‘Be honest?’: Why workers don’t tell their bosses the truth

Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

Strategists such as Galloway can charge more than $15,000 a month for their services.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMeet the YouTube whisperers behind the biggest video names

With thousands of YouTube creators relying on the platform for income, many are turning to strategists as essential advisors on how to keep videos viral.

Alex Sherman and Zach Vallese

Energy supermajors have experienced a significant share price boost.

CNBC newsPremiumShell tops profit estimates as war drives price surge

British energy major Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring.

Sam Meredith

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

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A tyre fire at a property south of Perth has prompted a HAZMAT alert on Tuesday afternoon, with ‘plumes’ of toxic smoke reported. Pictured is a stock image of a fire.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsHAZMAT alert issued as tyre fire burns south of Perth

A tyre fire at a property south of Perth has prompted a HAZMAT alert on Tuesday afternoon, with ‘plumes’ of toxic smoke reported. 

Katherine Kraayvanger

6 year old Theodore Helm enjoys a cuddle with Captain Mars during Starlight Day celebrations in the Starlight room at Perth Childrens Hospitial. Sandra Jackson

PerthVideoCommentsHospital a ‘happy place’ for sick kids on Starlight Day

Most children would be ecstatic to leave the hospital, but for kids like 7-year-old Paige, the people in the Starlight Express room have become like family.

Claire Sadler

Police vision revealed the shocking assault on the elderly traffic warden.

CrimeElderly traffic warden attacked outside Perth primary school

Police are urging for public help after a school traffic warden was assaulted and robbed in Rossmoyne on Tuesday morning. 

Macshane and Delby have gone viral after making it into the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent and impressing harsh critic Simon Cowell.

EntertainmentCommentsCommentsPerth rap duo goes viral after Britain’s Got Talent feat

Meet the Perth comedy rap duo who went viral after their high-energy, quick-thinking performance on Britain’s Got Talent.

The frog was discovered alive inside a sealed bag of lettuce bought in Esperance. Supplied

NEWSPremiumPremiumShock find inside Woolies lettuce bag

A routine supermarket shop took an unexpected turn when a household unpacking groceries discovered a surprise sealed inside a bag of lettuce.

Former SAS soldier Peter Winnall, right, has been slammed for a joke he made online about murder allegations faced by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith (centre). The comments were made on a social media post that also poked fun at Canning MP and SAS veteran Andrew Hastie (left).

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumFormer SAS officer slammed over BRS murder allegation joke

A former officer in the Special Air Service Regiment and critic of Ben Roberts-Smith has been slammed on social media for joking about the murder charges against the Victoria Cross awardee.

Aaron Patrick