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  1. Property portraitPremiumGeraldton property market jumps by almost 6pc

  2. Activating CollectionsPremiumArtist-in-residencies to look through different lenses

  3. CricketPremiumStage set for cracking women’s T20 cricket grand final

  4. HealthPremiumFive Mid West doctors honoured for long-term service

  5. CricketPremiumTowns to test a charging Valley in back-to-back games

Iluka Resources swung to a big loss on a weak mineral sands market.

MiningCommentsPremiumMake-or-break year ahead for Iluka’s rare earths refinery

Iluka Resources has swung to a largely-expected loss following a rough 12 months in the mineral sands market, with investors focus on a crucial build period for Australia’s first separated rare earths refinery.

Simone Grogan

Banana plantations were the hardest hit in last week’s cyclone.

Mitchell’s impactPremiumGrowers yet to unpeel full extent of cyclone damage

As Carnarvon’s overall clean up efforts from last week’s ex-tropical cyclone Mitchell are winding up, the full extent of damage to the town’s banana plantations are still unclear one week on. 

Rebecca Ruthven & Sally Q. Davies

Member for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr MLA with students from Nagle Catholic College at Parliament House in WA.

PoliticsPremiumCall-out for Youth Advisory Council nominations

Geraldton MP Kirrilee Warr is inviting local young people to take part in a Youth Advisory Council, where they can share their thoughts on local, state, and national issues. 

Sally Q Davies

A Skippers Aviation FIFO flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Geraldton Airport.

Mechanical failurePremiumFIFO plane makes emergency landing at Geraldton Airport

A FIFO plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Geraldton Airport on Tuesday morning after a serious mechanical failure.

Brandon Demura 7NEWS Regional

Fishers gathered at the demersal forum in Jurien Bay.

Demersal banPremiumDemersal fishers attend forum in Jurien Bay

About 100 people gathered in Jurien Bay on Wednesday last week to air their grievances about the ban on demersal fishing, and the impact it will have on the tourism town. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton police officer Stuart Parsonage pictured in 2021 Phoebe Pin

Crime & CourtsPremiumIdentity revealed of WA cop accused of unlawful surveillance

A Geraldton police officer charged with a series of offences over the alleged unlawful use of computers and surveillance devices has been a no show in court for medical reasons.

Kate Campbell

Chapman Valley-Northampton ended Sporties' winning streak in Saturday's match.

CricketPremiumPremiumTowns to test a charging Valley in back-to-back games

Chapman Valley-Northampton face tough twin Towns tests, as they continue making a last minute tilt for a spot in Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket finals this season.

Member for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr MLA with students from Nagle Catholic College at Parliament House in WA.

PoliticsPremiumPremiumCall-out for Youth Advisory Council nominations

Geraldton MP Kirrilee Warr is inviting local young people to take part in a Youth Advisory Council, where they can share their thoughts on local, state, and national issues. 

Dr Tonya Constantine has been recognised for 30 years in rural medicine.

HealthPremiumPremiumFive Mid West doctors honoured for long-term service

The dedication and long-term service of five doctors in the Mid West have been recognised by Rural Health West and WA Country Health Service in an award ceremony last week.

The Geraldton housing market continues to grow.

Property portraitPremiumGeraldton property market jumps by almost 6pc

Geraldton’s property prices surged 5.8 per cent in the three months to January, according to new data, which has the red-hot regional WA market leading the national pack.

Kate Campbell & Caitlin Vinci

Kate Harrison slides in for Rams.

SoftballPremiumBlockbuster clash rounds out women’s regular season

A pivotal weekend awaits the Geraldton Softball Association with finals just around the corner and ladder positions beginning to harden, with the women’s divisions wrapping up their regular season this weekend.

Derek Goforth

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David James Pye has been found guilty of masterminding the shooting.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumJudge finds bikie guilty of organising Perth Motorplex hit

A WA Supreme Court judge has found David James Pye guilty over the assassination of late Rebels bikie kingpin Nick Martin at the Perth Motorplex in December 2020. 

Charlton Hart

British sailors are being forced to remain on board a nuclear-powered submarine off the Western Australian.

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The West Australian exclusive
Sailors stuck on submarine off WA amid Rottnest swim

A British nuclear-powered submarine has been forced to remain offshore near Perth after the Rottnest Channel Swim blocked its planned entry into HMAS Stirling.

Andrew Greene

A Manning man is behind bars after he was allegedly caught becoming pen pals with convicted paedophiles and murderers across various prisons around the globe. 

Courts & JusticePremiumHorror as WA man jailed after child exploitation finds

A Manning man is behind bars after becoming pen pals with paedophiles and murderers in prisons across the globe. 

Jessica Evensen

Murphy Reid is primed for a big season.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Murphy’s Law: Reid reveals mantra that’s driving his success

Fremantle’s Rising Star Murphy Reid looks set to rise to another level in 2026, and he’s explained his approach to becoming an even better player during an exclusive interview with The West Australian.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Geraldton police officer Stuart Parsonage pictured in 2021 Phoebe Pin

Crime & CourtsPremiumIdentity revealed of WA cop accused of unlawful surveillance

A Geraldton police officer charged with a series of offences over the alleged unlawful use of computers and surveillance devices has been a no show in court for medical reasons.

Kate Campbell

David James Pye is accused of paying a gun-for-hire $150,000 to kill Nick Martin in December 2020.

Courts & JusticePremiumJudge to deliver verdict in Motorplex murder of Rebels boss

A WA Supreme Court judge will deliver his verdict on Friday in the case against David James Pye, the rival bikie accused of orchestrating the 2020 assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin at Perth Motorplex.

Charlton Hart

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

PoliticsUK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line

The British ‌government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line ‌of ‌royal ⁠succession.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch on Wednesday confirmed the active investigation by his officers had come to an end and it was now ‘under control of the coroner’.

CrimePremiumPremiumPolice give update on Mosman Park murder-suicide probe

The State’s top cop has revealed how the investigation into the family’s cause of death is progressing.

What 58,141 people saw from the stands, and through millions of TV screens, the AFL State of Origin was something far deeper than a pre-season exhibition match, says Justin Langer.

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CommentsPremiumFlag or franchise? What Origin says about modern-day sport

What 58,141 people saw from the stands, and through millions of TV screens, the AFL State of Origin was something far deeper than a pre-season exhibition match, says Justin Langer.

Regional News

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumStalker fears he will lose war medals and dad’s ashes

An Esperance man who stalked his ex-girlfriend says he is at risk of losing his dad’s ashes and grandfather’s war medals while he remains in custody ahead of sentencing.

Tegan Guthrie

No.101 Brookman Street is the former Coles and Kmart site.

Brookman Street PremiumDeveloper eyeing off Brookman Street lot gets time extension

An unknown developer eyeing off a prominent parcel of land in the Kalgoorlie central business district has been given another five months to complete due diligence

Tegan Guthrie

Freya and David Hogg during their time in Esperance.

Tourism harassmentPremiumAnti-tourists rattle visitors

What was meant to be a road trip of a lifetime to celebrate his wife’s 50th birthday and revisit his old hometown instead became a terrifying experience for David Hogg.

Jessica Antoniou

West Aussies are being encouraged to go on road trips.

Road TripsPremiumPremiumWest Aussies inspired to hit the road less travelled

West Australians are encouraged to hit the road and discover the lesser explored parts of the State through a new regional tourism campaign by Australia’s Golden Outback.

Housing and Works Minister John Carey.

New homesPremiumPremiumRefurbished homes in northern Goldfields community

Renovations worth $4 million are complete on 13 homes in Bondini, 10km east of Wiluna.

Ocean Heroes delivering free surfing lessons at Twilight Beach in 2024..

Free surfPremiumPremiumOcean Heroes will return to Esperance

Young people living with autism can experience the thrill of catching a wave as Ocean Heroes returns to Esperance next month for their annual free surf weekend.

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Before the Covid pandemic, Chinese consumers accounted for about one-third of the global luxury goods market.

CNBC newsPremiumLunar New Year gives brands chance to win back big spenders

Luxury brands from Harry Winston to Loewe are going all in on Lunar New Year collections in a bid to attract Chinese customers.

Hayley Cuccinello

China’s property market, once accounting for more than a quarter of the economy, has seen its annual sales volume halve in just four years.

CNBC newsPremiumS&P bets China property slump will be worse than expected

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its forecast for China property sales this year, barely two months into 2026.

Evelyn Cheng

Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

Elon Musk's mega-merger

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumSpaceX primed to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.

Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s last visit to Perth was remarkable for how deliberately low-key it was, with the media kept at a distance from which they couldn’t ask awkward questions.

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Royal disgrace overshadowed last Perth visit

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s last visit to Perth was remarkable for how deliberately low-key it was, with the media kept a suitable distance from which they couldn’t ask awkward questions.

John Flint

Severe thunderstorms are set to sweep across parts of WA in the next several hours. 

Severe WeatherCommentsSevere thunderstorms to trigger heavy rain in parts of WA

People in the warning zones are urged to brace for gusty wind and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.

Chloe Maher

A general view of Claisebrook Station, which the City of Perth is looking to merge with McIver station.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPlan to axe two inner-city stations for single hub revealed

Perth’s inner-city rail network could be set for an overhaul, with the City of Perth proposing to axe two long-standing CBD train stations in favour of a single, modern transit hub.

Fiona Stanley and Roger Cook, pictured right, were among hundreds lining the pews at St Georges Cathedral in Perth on Saturday to farewell their esteemed colleague Professor Bryant Stokes.

HealthPremiumPremiumHundreds pay respects to revered neurosurgeon Bryant Stokes

Trailblazers of WA’s medical landscape were among the hundreds lining the pews at St Georges Cathedral on Saturday to farewell their esteemed colleague Professor Bryant Stokes. 

Major Crash investigators have appealed for any witnesses to assist them by contacting Crime Stoppers

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumTragedy as woman dies in crash in WA’s South West

The 64-year-old female passenger sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. 

Shane Love says he intends leading the WA Nationals to the next election.

PoliticsCommentsPremiumMore Love for Nats: Leader recommits to running in 2029

WA Nationals leader Shane Love has snuffed out speculation he will retire from politics at the 2029 election, saying he intends leading the party to the next poll.

Joe Spagnolo