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GROYNE PROPOSALPlan to improve water quality at Jurien Bay harbour

A 90m spur groyne addition to the northern breakwater would dramatically improve water quality in the Jurien Bay boat harbour, according to a concept plan.

An artist's impression of proposed changes to the Jurien Bay boat harbour entrance.

FISHERIES STINGCarnarvon court hands out big fines for illegal fishing

LABOUR SHORTAGEOPINION: Smarter ways to secure farm workers

“Whatever way you source staff you will have wins and losses. Take care of the great staff and don’t waste time on those not interested in work.”

Raelene Hall

Native TitleTraditional owners take control of Ningaloo coast

Cape Range National Park, Ningaloo Marine Park and 78,000 hectares of new reserves to be managed by traditional custodians.

Peter de Kruijff

ERA ENDSCasley family to wind up Hutt River Province

“After a number of months we just couldn’t find a way forward so we’ve just got to bring it to a close.”

Geoff Vivian

TANK TECHUpgrade aimed at cyclone-proofing water supply

Carnarvon’s prominent water tanks have been fitted with new remote monitoring equipment to reduce the potential for local supply interruptions during extreme weather events such as cyclones.

EARLY DAYSAuthor Noel Sweeny Jnr puts his dad in haul of fame

A biography a WA man is writing about his father will bring back memories of the early days of oil and gas drilling in the State.

Reuben Carder

COVID-19OPINION: Gardening interest blooms during restrictions

Garden writer Stan Maley finds a business enjoying brisk trade during the restrictions — and a service club on the lookout for new members.

Stan Maley

TWO DECADESCarnarvon child care worker’s service recognised

“I’ve calculated Rachel has changed around 33,000 nappies, read 16,500 stories, and helped get 40,000 children to sleep.”

BUSH FURNITURENatural craft a fine way to enjoy station life

With West Australians encouraged to “wander out yonder”, Melangata Station, north-east of Yalgoo, has played host to its first weekend-long bush furniture workshop.

GOOD CATCHESTight lines at Kalbarri

Kalbarri Offshore & Angling Club has been going strong, with pink snapper, baldchin groper, dhufish and samson fish caught in a recent event.

COUNT BLESSINGSOPINION: Time to cherish the little things

“At times like this it’s even more important to take stock of our lives and look at how we are blessed.” Columnist Derek Goforth lists the three little things that keep him going.

Derek Goforth

LOCAL PROJECTSHow Northampton will spend $490k stimulus funding

Northampton Shire has outlined how it will spend $490,000 on local projects under a Federal Government stimulus fund.

Adam Poulsen

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Live streamWatch live: WA Netball League double-header

The West is your home for WANL action, with West Coast Warriors taking on Southside Demons before a clash between the Western Roar and Souwest Jets. WATCH LIVE FROM 6:15PM FRIDAY

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Ex-children’s boxing coach accused of raping teen girl

Former Geraldton PCYC boxing coach Justin Crudeli, who was once entrusted to help ‘reduce anti-social behaviour’ in young boys, has been charged with raping a 16-year-old.

Liam Beatty & Sarah Steger

Regional News

‘No one person to blame’Rio chasing extra $135m in ancient rock shelters blast

Jean-Sebastien Jacques has revealed the option to blast the ancient shelters in the Pilbara provided Rio with an additional 8 million tonnes of high-grade ore worth $135 million.

Stuart McKinnon and Sarah Ison

Daughter’s tributeSon charged over horror crash that killed parents

A woman has spoken of her family’s devastation at losing both parents in a tragic car crash near Geraldton, in which her brother suffered serious injuries and now faces criminal charges.

Liam Beatty

VRAAttack prompts plea for real time shark alerts

The miraculous survival of Dunsborough surfer Phil Mummert from a shark attack at Bunker Bay has renewed calls for more VR4 receivers for public safety.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Indigenous recognitionCall for Bussell Highway name change

Aboriginal elder and former West Australian of the year Robert Isaacs has called for Bussell Highway to be renamed, or dual-named, to recognise his great-grandfather Sam Isaacs.

Guess who’s backDave Grills to fight for old seat at 2021 WA Election

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor and former WA Nationals Upper House member Dave Grills this week revealed he would re-contest his old seat under the Western Australia Party banner.

All smilesMiners relaxed in lead-up to WA poll

The mining industry was front-and-centre on the campaign trail in the 2017 State election, a role some argue was the key factor in former WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls losing his Pilbara seat.

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jewel of the seaMove over oysters, WA has a unique new foodie offering

Meet the akoya, the latest luxe offering to excite foodies, inspire chefs and hopefully join the truffle and marron on the list of quintessentially WA produce. Find out what Rob Broadfield thinks.

Amanda Keenan

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Now more than ever, councillors need to be accountable

As local government elections get more publicity, a wave park vote gives an insight into what ‘conflicts’ can mean. Perth’s Lord mayor candidates can learn from controversies at other councils.

Paul Murray

BelmontMorton backs Queen Brown to reign supreme

Trainer Dan Morton’s strong opinion of Queen Brown will be put to the test when the promising filly steps out at Belmont Park today.

Mega bucksGina or Twiggy? Who tops this year’s WA Rich List?

Gina Rinehart has been sitting pretty on top of our annual compilation of WA’s wealthiest people for years. Has FMG’s recent share price run been strong enough for Andrew Forrest to steal her crown?

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Crack forensic team digging into WA’s unsolved crimes

A groundbreaking cold-case review team for private hire has been set up in WA in a bid to solve some of the State’s and the world’s most mysterious unsolved crimes.

Jobs driveCashless commute a hot ticket

The transit ticketing group spun off from former WA high-flyer ERG is on a hiring spree to meet an expected jump in demand triggered by coronavirus-related health concerns.

Sean Smith