The sunny and windy coast of the Shire of Dandaragan makes it the perfect spot for renewable energy projects, with several wind farms in planning stages or under construction.
Sally Q Davies
Kate Campbell
A new mural in Carnarvon isn’t just located at the heart of the community — it also puts local residents at the forefront of the project.
A possible new marine project in the Exmouth area with the aim of bringing more tourism and defence options to the region, is open to public feedback.
In the lead up to the 300th anniversary of the Zeewijk shipwreck and the incredible survival story that followed, this is the first part in an ongoing series from acclaimed maritime historian Howard Gray.
Howard Gray
WA fishers are calling for clarity around the demersal fishing ban as the ban came under the microscope last week during three days of parliamentary hearings.
Harriet Dash
Rail and grain storage capacity at Mingenew have been upgraded to increase the region’s grain handling and outloading capacities.
Georgia Campion
A local government monitor has been appointed to the Shire of Carnarvon for the next six months to support commissioner Martin Aldridge and the new council to be elected next month.
According to marine historian and researcher Dr Howard Gray, the shipwreck of the Zeewijk and the remarkable tale of survival has long been overshadowed by the better-known Batavia wreck and mutiny.
Several Mid West businesses have been commended for their support of emergency services volunteers at the 2026 Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards.
Seniors Week activities in Greater Geraldton started up this week, providing an opportunity for the significant contributions the older and wiser members of the community to be acknowledged and celebrated.
A Paralympic medallist made the journey to Exmouth as junior swimmers from the State’s northern and central regions gathered in Exmouth for the Gascoyne Open.
Rebecca Ruthven
A female passenger has allegedly been sexually assaulted in broad daylight at Perth Airport, with a man accused of attacking her near the boarding gates before flying out.
Oliver Lane
The union representing hundreds of WA David Jones employees says it stands ready to protect workers amid fears of mass job losses after the iconic retailer went bankrupt.
Cheyanne Enciso
A prominent WA speedway driver has been put behind bars after being found guilty of grooming and starting a ‘pre-meditated’ sexual relationship with a girl while she was underage.
Melissa Sheil
A devastating house fire in Collie has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.
Hayley Primmer
West Coast started pre-season training on Monday and that’s when you look to see who is setting the standard for others to follow. One man made himself impossible to miss.
Craig O'Donoghue
Don’t be fooled by its dollhouse looks — this recently listed Applecross home is packing a whole lot of house, with an impressive 780sqm under the roof.
Kim Macdonald
Year 12s thinking about what to study at university next year have had a few extra choices added to their options.
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.
Two brothers have been rescued from rough seas off Albany after their kayaks overturned, leaving one tangled in an anchor rope and both struggling to stay afloat.
Troy de Ruyter
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are just around the corner and with so many offers and countdown timers competing for attention, it’s easy to feel pressured into making a quick purchase.
Barb Thompson
A study is seeking country party-goers hoping to explore their experiences with alcohol, drugs, mental health and sexual health.
Graduating students from the WA College of Agriculture — Morawa had a fitting send-off to their high school careers recently — with one important missing member of the Class of 2026 fondly remembered.
The Esperance Mechanical Restoration Group boasts an extensive collection of vehicles, military and farming equipment that comprises the area’s mechanical heritage.
Mid West emergency crews went head-to-head last weekend, tackling a different kind of challenge at St Johns It’s a Knockout event.
Nvidia pushed the world’s big tech index to its worst day in 19 months, after US midterm election results raised Wall Street concerns the artificial intelligence buildout is poised to slow down.
Kif Leswing and Caleigh Keating
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
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
The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.
Steve Liesman
A motorist is fighting for life after their car flipped and smashed through a railing in a serious rollover near Perth Airport.
Authorities are counting the cost of damage to a Perth shark barrier after a boat became trapped inside the protected swimming zone just days after the netting was reinstalled for summer.
A wealthy businessman’s mining firm legally avoided paying a $355,000 injury penalty for two years and counting, exposing WA’s Department of Justice as a toothless tiger.
An elderly man has been airlifted from a popular campground about 100km east of Albany after he fell down an embankment on a walking trail.
People taking weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro need to do this one thing, according to a landmark WA study.
