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  1. Frost bitesPremiumDry spring, frost to wipe $250m from record grain haul

  2. FUNDING BATTLEGovernment to focus on Oakajee development

  3. Something’s fishyJurien Bay locals protest big stink over poor design

  4. Dog shooter finedPremium“Little hero” honoured after Mid West dog shooter fined

  5. Reform ‘fair’Geraldton MP backs one vote one value for Upper House

“COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE”Mid West women & the ‘O’ word key to region

All eyes were on Geraldton this week as the State’s biggest primary industry players descended on the city for the Mid West Major Projects Update conference.

Elise Van Aken

‘Royal’ dealPremiumATO likely biggest winner in Hutt River Province sale

The Hutt River Province north of Geraldton is unlikely to reopen to tourists after selling to a local farming family, with the ATO waiting in the wings to collect years of unpaid taxes.

Jenne Brammer and Neale Prior

CBH photo competitionCBH Photo Competition attracts stunning entries

A candid image of a farmer and his workmate captured during seeding last year has won top spot in this year’s CBH Photo Competition ahead of a record 230 entries.

Cally Dupe

Aero AnniversaryCentenary squadron on historic first route

One hundred years ago, the first regularly scheduled air service in Australia took off. It wasn’t Qantas, rather Sir Norman Brearley’s Western Australian Airways, based right here in Geraldton.

Edward Scown

Last-gasp winnersDramatic wins in North Midlands hockey, netball

There were dramatic finishes in the North Midlands on the weekend as Three Springs won the senior women’s hockey title in extra time and Morawa won the netball.

Reuben Carder

Council electionsBertelsen has another crack at City council

Community services worker Ron Bertelsen chats one-on-one ahead of the October 16 local government elections.

Michael Roberts

TANTI’s TAKEGNFL honours await

Rovers will host their awards presentation tonight and it’s hard to see the Penniment-Bursill Medal going to anyone other than J.J. Clune medallist Jaimon Alone.

DOUBLE CHAMPSLa Fiamma at their best in cup win

UF La Fiamma beat Abrolhos FC 1-0 on Saturday, with Sandy Gauci setting up Charli Layton for the only goal.

Dream teamPremiumPremiumGNFL all-stars a champion team

A team that could go out and play to win — that’s how the 2021 Great Northern Football League all-stars selection was picked.

Netball deciderAztecs seek revenge in grand final rematch

The biggest event on the Geraldton netball calendar is tonight as two powerhouses play in a repeat of last year’s grand final.

Reuben Carder

Road traumaLessons on road safety leave mark on students

Young people continue to be some of the State’s most vulnerable road users, according to the RAC, with the number of 17 to 19-year-olds killed on WA roads last year double that of 2019.

Michael Roberts

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WA’s best paid bosses (and their paypackets) revealed

The State’s leading company bosses were rewarded with nearly $75 million in cash and share bonuses over the past year, despite the gloom cast by COVID-19. READ THE FULL LIST

Sean Smith

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Mass exodus: Twiggy’s FMG scrambles to fill top jobs

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group is scrambling to fill key management positions after a mass exodus of senior staff in recent weeks.

Stuart McKinnon

'Absolutely shattered'CommentsPremiumFamily pay tribute to ‘true gentleman’ killed in crash

The family of a ‘true gentleman’ who was last week killed in a horror crash on the Goldfields Highway say they have been left ‘absolutely shattered’ and heartbroken by his death.

Jason Mennell

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CCC probe ex-council boss over ‘pay for sex claims’

The recently sacked chief executive of a rural council is under investigation by WA’s corruption watchdog over allegations he used shire money to pay for sex.

Peter Law

Positive markCommentsPremiumInspiring Broome boy goes full circle with footy

Cable Beach is normally associated with holidaymakers lapping up luxury. But this week, that golden shoreline in WA’s north-west was potentially changing lives, with one Broome boy at the heart of it.

Grace Hendry

Camel tripCommentsPremiumRadio pair’s new take on hump day

Along the way the convoy stopped by the Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School in Kurrawang yesterday to showcase the camels and hold a question-and-answer session for the students

Lisa Nelson

Tragic discoveryHuman remains believed to be those of Tony Ditri found

Police have found human remains believed to be those of allegedly murdered father-of-three Tony Ditri, near Pemberton.

Ratepayer upsetCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumManjimup Shire back-pedals on $500 staff jab promise

The Shire of Manjimup will review its promise to give up to $500 to fully vaccinated staff after the move sparked ‘community concerns’.

Suspended termPremiumPremiumCannabis user avoids jail over dope-filled backpack

A Bunbury man caught with a large amount of cannabis has avoided jail but has been warned he ‘might as well pack your toothbrush’ if he tries to reoffend.

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Tragic deathPremiumWorkers ‘traumatised’ over Pilbara mine tragedy

Workers have been left ‘traumatised’ by the tragic death of a scaffolder at a Pilbara mine site.

Shannon Hampton

Sailors’ squadSupport for navy veterans

The Geraldton section of the Naval Association of Australia is building back up, offering support and mateship to local veterans.

Edward Scown

Full circlePremiumPremiumBrian Taylor on his surprise at Perth’s AFL coup

For Brian Taylor, bringing the AFL grand final back to his WA home will also bring a sense of big dance closure.

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PremiumFortescue bonus cuts in spotlight

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is battling to stave off more resignations of key senior Fortescue Metals Group staff upset over a $50 million cut to their executive bonus scheme, sources say.

Honour herCommentsCommentsArt auction brushing up cancer research

Every day 18 Australian women are told they have a gynaecological cancer and a powerful art auction hopes to fund life-saving research.

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Eamon Sullivan forced to shut doors on Sammy’s

Olympian turned restaurateur Eamon Sullivan has closed the doors of his Mt Hawthorn sandwich shop Sammy’s amid warnings that Perth’s pubs and clubs are facing devastating staff shortages this summer.

Sarah Brookes