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  1. FootballPremiumMid West well-represented on WAFL premiership winners’ list

  2. EnvironmentPremiumRoadmap for coral regeneration launched in Exmouth

  3. EnergyPremiumShire of Irwin looks for agreement with Belisama gas project

  4. Growing potentialPremiumGrain growers in for a sharp finish

  5. All-access carePremiumGeraldton on track for its first 4WD ambulance

Drones have been used to reduce rodent numbers on Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park islands.

ConservationPremiumEarly signs of mouse-baiting on Abrolhos proving effective

A mouse eradication operation at the Abrolhos Islands to protect breeding seabirds — involving drone-delivered bait — has proven to be effective in the first three months.

Kate Campbell

La Fiamma celebrate their title win at home.

SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma celebrate landmark victory in front of home crowd

Ugle Fabrications La Fiamma sent their historic season off on Saturday afternoon in front of a loud and proud crowd with a 1-1 draw against Woodvale at Salvatore Sciuto Stadium. 

Rebecca Ruthven

South Beach in Port Denison.

EmergencyPremiumMan dies from suspected medical episode at Mid West beach

A 65-year-old man who was pulled from the water at Port Denison’s South Beach in WA’s Mid West has died.

Kate Campbell

Jamie Cripps is back in the Mid West.

New recruitPremiumCripps makes sizzling return to laidback Mid West lifestyle

Jamie Cripps has wasted no time settling back into the “good life” in the Mid West.

Sally Q Davies

Health Minister Meredith Hammat with WA Country Health Service executive director for the Mid West Chris How in the hospital’s new short-stay department.

HealthPremiumRedeveloped Geraldton Health Campus now fully operational

The redeveloped Geraldton Health Campus is officially opened and operational, including a new emergency department, mental health ward, and intensive care unit. 

Sally Q Davies

Shire of Coorow CEO Mia Maxfield (left) has been sacked while councillors Guy Sims, Giulia Censi and Luhan Van Den Heever have resigned.

Local governmentPremiumCouncillors quit from Mid West shire after CEO sacking

Multiple councillors have resigned from a Mid West shire after the sudden dismissal of the chief executive.

Sally Q Davies

Shire of Irwin administration offices.

EnergyPremiumPremiumShire of Irwin looks for agreement with Belisama gas project

A Mid West shire is looking for reassurance they will not be left holding the bill for road damages for a $850 gas project. 

The WA Reef Regeneration Program Roadmap has been launced in Exmouth, and follows the Nyinggulu Coral Larval Enhancement Trial, pictured.

EnvironmentPremiumPremiumRoadmap for coral regeneration launched in Exmouth

A landmark roadmap to guide coral regeneration across WA has been launched in Exmouth.

The MWAS athletes, Lochie Hadley, Macey Hadley, Reuben Chapman, Wynand Neethling, Rowan Chapman, Nicole Chamberlain and Amelia Heinrich

Track and FieldPremiumPremiumAspiring athletes showcase skills at talent ID day

A new wave of bright track and field prospects showcased their abilities and potential at the two-yearly Mid West Academy of Sport talent identification program last weekend. 

Andrew Hyde and Lara Reynolds are getting behind the Dockers’ bid for premiership glory.

Purple partyPremiumGeraldton turns purple as Flagmantle is only one win away

Geraldton is turning purple as local Fremantle Dockers fans get behind Flagmantle, with some diehard supporters even travelling to be there at the MCG on Saturday.

Sienna Seychell and Kate Campbell

East Fremantle and Peel Thunder featured Mid West products in their WAFL colts and league premiership sides.

FootballPremiumMid West well-represented on WAFL premiership winners’ list

A crew of Mid West representatives had a taste of premiership success with Peel Thunder and East Fremantle during the weekend’s WAFL grand finals at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 

Mitchell Woodcock & Rebecca Ruthven

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Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers and Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers celebrate during the 2026 AFL Second Preliminary Final.

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LAIDLEY: Success was always coming

AFL expert Danielle Laidley revisits the controversial Fremantle 2024 call that forecasted their success long before their Flagmantle charge became a reality.

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RAC chief executive Rob Slocombe with his counterpart at IAG, Nick Hawkins, on signing the insurance deal in May last year.

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ACCC again rejects $1.35b RAC Insurance sale to IAG

IAG re-applied in January for approval in January under new acquisition rules, having been rejected late last year.

Sean Smith

Family-owned and operated Oscar’s in the Valley announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations.

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Popular Swan Valley restaurant closes without warning

The family-owned and operated venue announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations ‘immediately’, with the beloved business handed over to liquidators.

Brooke Rolfe

Greg O'Neill (supplied)

WA NewsVideoPremiumVictim of horrific fatal shark attack at Sorrento identified

‘Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of a father, grandfather to be, brother, uncle, husband and friend.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

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Ms Reynolds became emotional and is hugged by friends and ratepayers.

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City of Perth boss sensationally sacked in secret meeting

The City of Perth has sacked its chief executive, just a week after a three-month inquiry was ordered into the dysfunctional relationship between the administration and councillors.

Jessica Page and Sophie Gannon

Parcel Property general manager Jeremy Cordina, Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken, Landsdale MLA Daniel Pastorelli MLA and Parcel Property project director Ryan Hunter.

Commercial PropertyPremiumThis council is now Perth’s ‘most important housing market’

The local government area is leading the way on development, growing nearly twice as quickly as the next fastest-growing area and cementing its position as WA’s growth powerhouse.

Kim Macdonald

Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

WA NewsVideoShark hunt ramps up as family pays tribute to victim

Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen said builders were shocked by how tight the rations were.

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PremiumBuilders fear collapse with brick rations to last a year

WA builders are expected to be on brick rations for at least a year, as builders plead for more from the State’s only major manufacturer.

Families have been left scrambling for care after Sonas abruptly shut its Wanneroo centre, with children’s hats and bottles still locked inside.

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PremiumParents scramble as childcare centre shuts ‘without warning’

The landlord entered the property on Saturday afternoon and took possession, forcing the centre to close immediately.

Regional News

An aerial photo of the Norseman airstrip soon after its upgrade in 2018.

Regional airstripsPremiumFIFO traffic complicateing regional airstrip upgrades

Airstrips across remote WA are deteriorating faster as they are increasingly used by aircraft transporting fly-in fly-out mine workers, complicating urgently needed upgrades.

Rosa Griffith

Topsy de Vries is happy to see the cockatoos in their forever home at Apex Park in Moora.

WA NewsPremiumGiant cockatoos finally reach Moora after seven-year ordeal

It has taken seven years plus a mountain of money and work but Moora is finally home to a couple of gigantic Carnaby’s black cockatoos.

Ben Harvey

A wildflower festival will give a glimpse into the history of Recherche Archipelago.

Wildflower festivalPremiumEsperance to host Aboriginal-led wildflower festival

Australia’s only Aboriginal-led wildflower festival is set to bloom on the Esperance coast this weekend.

Rosa Griffith

Curtin University’s student accommodation facility Agricola College.

Student housingPremiumPremiumWASM students not guaranteed another year of accommodation

Curtin University students returning for a second year of study at the WA School of Mines have been left disappointed and fearful, after the on-campus college announced it would prioritise housing new students.

Dr Christine Jeffries-Stokes with students at Menzies Community School.

Health studyPremiumPremiumGoldfields children play key role in public health study

Students across the northern Goldfields are being asked to hang on to their baby teeth in preparation for a groundbreaking health study aimed at identifying childhood exposure to heavy metals.

A shark attack in Geraldton is being investigated.

Shark attackPremiumPremiumDNA analysis to determine species of shark that attacked

Investigations are still taking place to pinpoint what type of shark mauled surfer Mel Ismail at Geraldton’s Glenfield Beach on Monday after the rare attack left the community reeling. 

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Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

CNBC newsPremiumFed’s Warsh watches votes ahead of expected rate rise

Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

Jeff Cox

Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated massive ticket sales.

CNBC newsHollywood just had its biggest summer on record

While ticket sales are encouraging, it highlights how much the theatrical industry has changed since the pandemic as it is now defined by fewer screens, fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and higher ticket prices.

Sarah Whitten

Retail oil activity is surging, potentially amplifying emotionally driven price swings, said industry veterans.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy the $4.2tr oil market is no longer a ‘rich man’s game’

Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier is becoming much lower.

Lee Ying Shan

Former Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze tells Christine Tan how she helped steer Lynas out of financial distress.

MiningVideoPremiumWATCH: How Amanda Lacaze pulled Lynas back from the brink

WATCH THE VIDEO: Inside Lynas Rare Earths’ Malaysia operation as former CEO Amanda Lacaze discusses its turnaround and the race to diversify supply beyond China.

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The State Government is being urged to upgrade security at the Joondalup Police Academy.

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‘Insecure’: Calls for greater security at WA Police Academy

The WA Police Union has raised concerns over public access to the WA Police Academy in Joondalup.

Liam Murphy

A Danish pair have been kicked out of the country after the ADF thwarted their plot at Perth Airport.

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Cold-blooded snake smuggling plot thwarted at Perth Airport

A pair of Danish tourists have been kicked out of Australia after being caught at Perth Airport with a shocking plan to smuggle native snakes out of the country.

Caleb Runciman

Claremont Men's Shed baker Mario Properzi with CWA State president Felicity Edwards.

Unlikely allianceMen to bake and women to sell iconic Royal Show scones

Men will work in the kitchen while women manage the finances as part of an unlikely charity alliance at this year’s Perth Royal Show. 

he majority of City of Rockingham councillors would like to see the centuries-old title “Freeman of the City” consigned to history in favour of the gender-neutral alternative “Freedom of the City”. 

WA NewsPremiumPremiumCalls for archaic title linked to DV deaths to be scrapped

The majority of City of Rockingham councillors would like to see the centuries old title ‘Freeman of the City’ consigned to history linking the term to violence against women.

Daplyn even told his patient he wanted to marry her, and continued their relationship after she was transferred back to the original immigration detention centre she’d come from.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumNurse axed after sex scandal at immigration detention centre

The mental health nurse had sex with his patient, smuggled a mobile phone into the federal detention facility for her and showered her with gifts and personal items such as underwear, soap, hair dye and food.

Discount fuel will be up for grabs for Dockers fans at the Norseman Truck Stop from now until 4 October.

Purple army fuelled up!Discount fuel up for grabs for Freo fans – on one condition

A servo in one WA town is getting in the purple spirit by offering Freo fans money off at the bowser – just as long as they do this one simple thing.

Zosia Melanczuk