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  2. state politicsCommentsPremiumCook accused of playing ‘catch-up’ on housing with new plan

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The State Government's Seven Cities vision involves Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, Broome, Karratha, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland.

Seven CitiesPremiumGeraldton’s share of 37 homes out of 500 labelled inadequate

Geraldton’s share of 37 new homes for essential government workers out of 500 promised under Premier Roger Cook’s Seven Cities vision has been compared to a “drop in the ocean” and lacking detail.

Imogen Wilson

The Carnarvon courthouse.

CrimePremiumMan accused of $30k stock theft during cyclone lockdown

A 24-year-old Carnarvon man has been charged with stealing up to $30,000 worth of stock from a business while the town was on red alert during cyclone Narelle last month. 

Imogen Wilson

MWAS athletes pose with guest panellists.

SportPremiumGero’s emerging talent recognised at MWAS athletes night

Some of the region’s brightest young sporting prospects were acknowledged and celebrated at the Mid West Academy of Sport’s annual presentation evening. 

Rebecca Ruthven

The Youth Parliament in action.

Practising PoliticiansPremiumMid West pair to represent region at 2026 Youth Parliament

Two young people from the Mid West, who both share a passion for making a difference and speaking up for what they believe in, have been selected to be part of this year’s Youth Parliament.

Sienna Seychell

The Technical Maintenance Support team.

Business awardsPremiumMid West businesses shine at Business Excellence Awards

The Mid West was well represented at this year’s WA Regional Business Excellence Awards, with three businesses taking home the win or a finalist position. 

Imogen Wilson

Kalbarri SES team with the rescuee.

Emergency ServicesPremiumFamily relieved after lost man rescued from Kalbarri gorge

A man has been rescued from the Z Bend gorge in Kalbarri after getting lost and having to bunker down for the night. 

Imogen Wilson

Stuart Parsonage leaves Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday and inset, pictured in uniform in 2021.

Courts and crimePremiumPremiumTeens in uniform pics, upskirting part of case against cop

The Geraldton policeman facing a string of child exploitation material and indecent public act charges allegedly took photos of teenagers in school uniforms and filmed women in public, as well as “upskirting”. 

Railways captain Jesse Adamini handballs to Sean Fletcher.

FootballPremiumPremiumTowns and Railways set for heavyweight scrap under lights

Footy returns to Geraldton after a weekend on the road, with finals contenders Towns and Railways headlining the weekend’s Community Bank Geraldton GNFL action on Saturday afternoon. 

Minister for Health and Mental Health Meredith Hammat.

2026-2027 budgetPremiumPremiumNew funding for sexual assault support service in Geraldton

The State Government has committed $3.7 million to support survivors of sexual assault for the next two years, including for services based in Geraldton. 

Buccaneers’ Devondrick Walker against Cockburn.

BasketballPremiumBuccs: Cockburn loss no concern ahead of Mandurah clash

Geraldton Buccaneers coach Dayle Joseph is confident last weekend’s four-point loss to Cockburn is nothing to panic about, with the Buccaneers keen to bounce back against Mandurah Magic this Saturday.

Rebecca Ruthven

The Batavia's Longboat replica on Jetty C of the Batavia Marina.

Batavia longboatPremiumBatavia replica longboat funded after uncertain year

The Mid West Ports Authority has selected the Batavia Coast Replica Boat Association as the beneficiary of its annual not-for-profit partnership program.

Sally Q Davies

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The King of the Hills processing plant.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity revealed of man charged over WA gold mine death

A man charged with manslaughter over the death of his colleague at a Goldfields gold mine last month has fronted court.

Tegan Guthrie

G8 education’s chair has conceded the scandal has hurt confidence and trust in the sector

MarketsPremiumSEE THE LIST: Childcare giant to close 12 WA centres

Childcare giant G8 Education will close about 40 childcare centres around Australia - and 12 in WA - with ‘horrific’ child sex abuse charges against a former staffer partly blamed.

Rebecca Le May

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Bikie Troy Mercanti in violent brawl at popular pub

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

Jessica Evensen

Peter Bartlett, a well-known WA entrepreneur who started underground mining firm Barminco.

MiningPremiumMiner entitled to $900,000 in compo after manager steals ore

A trusted mine manager who betrayed his mentor and boss in a big gold swindle has been found liable to repay him, with a judge rejecting ‘implausible’ defence claims at trial.

Rebecca Le May

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Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise.

PropertyCommentsPerth house prices on track to jump by $500 a day

Perth’s median house price is on track to jump by a whopping 20 per cent this year — the equivalent of almost $500 a day — according to WA’s peak industry body.

Natalie Richards

Mr Cook used a mining industry breakfast to announce his ‘seven cities’ vision for Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Albany, and plans to build more than 500 extra homes for government workers.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCook accused of playing ‘catch-up’ on housing with new plan

Port Hedland is the biggest winner out of Roger Cook’s Budget boost for regional housing but after years of inaction, the Premier is blamed for playing ‘catch-up’ on supply. 

Jessica Page

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. Pictured: Bunbury and Kalgoorlie.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: $692m housing boost for seven regional WA cities

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. 

Play was halted and called back in a controversial moment on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsCommentsAFL BACKFLIP: League changes review rule amid Eagles blunder

AFL football boss Greg Swann says the league will alter its policy around the score review process after it cost West Coast a goal in controversial circumstances on Sunday.

Former Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is offloading her City Beach mansion.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEx-Woodside supremo puts City Beach mansion on market

Former Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is offloading her City Beach mansion only months after leaving Perth for London to take up a new gig as CEO of BP.

Regional News

The City of Greater Geraldton council is taking another look at verge collection services after voting to receive a petition calling for their reinstatement. 

City of Greater GeraldtonPremiumGeraldton council accepts verge collection petition

The City of Greater Geraldton council is taking another look at verge collection services after voting to receive a petition calling for their reinstatement. 

Sally Q Davies

A 57-year-old woman died when her vehicle and a truck collided in the remote northern Goldfields.

Fatal crashPremiumWoman dies in fatal collision with truck in Wiluna

Police investigators are calling for information after a 57-year-old woman died when her vehicle and a truck collided in the remote northern Goldfields.

Neil Watkinson

Maisey Fuels directors Chris Maisey and Elisa Kanny.

Community PremiumMaisey Fuels closes submissions for 2026 Community Fuel Fund

Geraldton’s own Maisey Fuels has opened and closed their community fund for 2026, giving some lucky winners a fuel voucher in times they need it most

Imogen Wilson

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is seeking feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Community feedbackPremiumPremiumCommunity feedback wanted on Cowaramup service station

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is calling for feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

King of the Park drew a big crowd on Sunday.

SkatingPremiumPremiumNew skate event attracts strong turnout

King of the Park drew a strong crowd to Margaret River Skate Park, with the new team-based skate event delivering a full afternoon of competition and community activity.

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumPremiumWitchcliffe drafts plans are open for community feedback

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community is being invited to share their feedback on two revised draft plans aimed at establishing long-term visions for Witchcliffe’s main street

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People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumPeople will be ‘living and working’ on the moon in the 2030s

People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

Lucy Handley

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

CNBC newsPremium‘Biggest energy security threat in history’: Bleak outlook

The world has lost 13 million barrels of oil per day thanks to the war, and there are major disruptions in vital commodities, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said.

Holly Ellyatt

President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

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New data, released by the Australian Road Safety Foundation, revealed the State’s road toll has climbed by more than 10 per cent over the last five years.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHorrific statistics as West Aussies’ bad driving exposed

New data shows a majority of West Australians have admitted to breaking a road rule, with a leading road safety body warning everyday bad driving habits can cost a life. 

Claire Sadler

Not one but TWO WA beaches have been named in the top 50 World’s Best Beaches list, as one incredible contender was ranked third. Pictured is Turquoise Bay.

WA NewsCommentsTWO WA beaches named in world’s top 50

Not one but TWO WA beaches have been named in the top 50 World’s Best Beaches list, as one incredible contender was ranked third — the location of which will come as no surprise to most West Aussies.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Belinda Lotsu (Mum) and Emmanuel Lotsu (Dad) at KEMH where Belinda gave birth to quadruplets. Belinda and Emmanuel with Amy and Amana and Amon (left) and Amber in the humidicribs.

GOOD NEWSCommentsCommentsMum gives birth to WA’s first quadruplets in six years

WA mum Belinda Lotsu was wishing for just one daughter after having a miscarriage but instead became pregnant with quadruplets in a shock to both her and her husband.

World leading technology is coming to a WA University in a bid to develop revolutionary tools for illicit substance testing and forensic research, to be used to streamline our justice system. Inset: Dr Raychelle Burks.

TechnologyVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWorld-leading tech to boost WA illicit substance testing

World leading technology is coming to a WA University in a bid to develop revolutionary tools for illicit substance testing and forensic research, to be used to streamline our justice system.

Perth gran Glenda Joy McGregor and author Craig Silvey are facing child exploitation charges. Image: Supplied

COURTCraig Silvey’s co-accused expected to plea

A court has been given an update on the case involving a grandmother facing child exploitation charges, who is linked to author Craig Silvey’s own court case.

Amy Wensley was shot in the temple at close range, but her murder has never been solved.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA Police in new bid to find Amy’s killer as pressure mounts

It’s the case that just won’t go away as pressure mounts on WA Police to solve the controversial death of a young mum who lost her life while fleeing her violent partner more than 12 years ago. 

Siena Fagan