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  1. Census 2022PremiumCensus 2022: Population rise sees Geraldton buck the trend

  2. Workplace Mental HealthPremium$2m boost to improve mental health in Australian workplaces

  3. Fond farewellPremiumChris Dawson thanks Mid West police for their hard work

  4. State hockey PremiumRepresentative team go winless in country comp

  5. Cold SnapPremiumStars slide down for big freeze

Fitting tributeDedicated personnel mark combined 1030 years of service

The achievements of more than 100 emergency service personnel from the Mid West and Gascoyne regions will be recognised at a formal ceremony in Geraldton on Friday. 

Phoebe Pin

Voice for the bushCarnarvon publican endorsed as by-election candidate

Carnarvon publican Merome Beard has been officially endorsed as the Nationals WA candidate for the North West Central by-election, due to be called in coming weeks.

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FootballRams look to steal third as Mullewa eye two wins in a row

A tantalising clash out at Northampton awaits as Rams look to jump into third.

Jake Santa Maria

Mountain BikingMountain bikers descend on Echidna Park for Enduro series

Geraldton is set to play host to the WA Gravity Enduro Series for the first time this weekend, as a new venue makes its debut.

Lachlan Allen

BasketballBuccaneers wary of new look Eagles for NBL1-West clash

Two sides at opposite ends of the NBL1-West ladder are to set face-off this weekend but the Buccs coach is wary it could be a “danger game”.

Jake Santa Maria and Lachlan Allen

Supporting familiesPremiumEaton childcare funds as WA faces critical staff shortages

A childcare centre in Eaton is among 14 from around the State to receive funding aimed at attracting and retaining staff in regional WA, as shortages grip the State.

Jacinta Cantatore

Internal probePremiumPremiumGeraldton cop admits to having banned gel blaster in bedroom

A police sergeant who said “laziness” and “forgetfulness” were the reasons he had failed to safely store hundreds of rounds of ammunition and surrender a banned gel blaster has been granted a spent conviction.

Ramping crisisAmbulances ramped for 20.5 hours in Geraldton last month

Ambulance delays have reached new heights in Geraldton, with paramedics spending almost double the amount of time ramped outside local hospitals in June than in May. 

Fond farewellPremiumPremiumChris Dawson thanks Mid West police for their hard work

In his final trip to Geraldton, WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson has thanked Mid West police for their hard work as he prepares to leave the force after 43 years of service.

Call for clarity More than 20 properties in the line of fire of new corridor

Landowners were not warned about shock changes to the route of an investigation corridor which will affect more than 20 properties.

Phoebe Pin

Shopping centre dramaJuvenile faces court for alleged shoplifting, assault

Juvenile arrested for alleged shoplifting and assault after challenge by shopping centre staff.

Jessica Moroney

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Foul PlayMUST WATCH: Explosive documentary exposes truth about Pinder

A new video series from The West Australian explores the rise and fall of Wildcats superstar Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder. Former teammates, coaches and his son reveal what went on behind the scenes. WATCH IT IN FULL

Daryna Zadvirna

People’s punditCommentsSearch for a food critic: Meet the top 10 and cast your vote

We’ve been overwhelmed with candidates to be our Citizen Food Critic. Now we need your help to prune the Top 10 down to a final five. Watch the videos and vote for your favourite.

Simon Collins

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Top Perth medical family rocked by son’s rape charge

The son of a leading Perth surgeon has been allowed to continue his training as an intern in a public hospital despite being accused of sexually assaulting a fellow medical student at a boozy celebration.

Shannon Hampton

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SW baby caught in State’s shocking ambulance ramping crisis

WA’s ambulance ramping nightmare has reached the regions after a baby was made to wait for care at Bunbury Regional Hospital, despite being transported under priority one conditions, leaving staff deeply upset.

Josh Zimmerman

Jail timePremiumEsperance babysitter who raped young girl put behind bars

A man who repeatedly raped and inappropriately touched a 13-year-old girl while he was babysitting her in Esperance in 2020 has been jailed for six-and-a-half years

Tegan Guthrie

Threat to killPremiumWoman accused of racially motivated threat to kill

A woman accused of threatening to kill an Australian Electoral Commission worker and shouting racial slurs at her in a remote Aboriginal community has had her bail extended.

Tegan Guthrie

Super Pit trespassPremiumPremiumMan to face court charged with trespassing on Super Pit

A 29-year-old Warburton man will face court this month after allegedly entering the Super Pit mine site without permission.

Boulder’s Little PantryPremiumPremiumBoulder pantry open for those in need

Boulder now has its own community pantry for those doing it tough, offering another place to pick up food, water and hygiene products donated by the community.

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‘Deliberate, drunken risk taking’Premium
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PremiumKarratha man guilty of manslaughter after horror rollover

Karratha man Daniel Gammell has been found guilty of a car rollover in the bush near Wickham in 2019, which killed his 54-year-old passenger.

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It’s official: WA race to be renamed in honour of Northerly

The $1.5 million Northerly Stakes will become part of Perth Racing’s revamped The Pinnacles carnival as officials look to showcase a proud and powerful WA theme on the turf.

Steve Butler

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Premier invites Wills and Kate to WA for soccer extravaganza

Premier Mark McGowan has invited the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to come to Perth for WA’s English Premier League football extravaganza this month.

Joe Spagnolo

See the picturesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumProud Boys extremists removed from heated CBD abortion rally

Four men claiming to be from the Australian arm of violent right-wing extremist group Proud Boys were among those who clashed with police during a heated abortion rights rally in Perth’s CBD on Saturday.

Campground maulingVideoPremiumPremiumYoung boy severely injured in horror dog attack

A young boy has been severely injured in a terrifying dog mauling while camping near Carnarvon.

‘dangerous activity’PremiumPremiumWA boy clings to life as Cook issues grim crash warning

Deputy Premier Roger Cook has labelled the crash which killed a mum and left a young boy fighting for life at the South Australian border as ‘horrific’.

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WA builders demanding $10k cash in 10 days from customers

Cash-strapped builders in WA are demanding customers stump up five-figure sums within a ten-day deadline, as global supply chain issues and labour shortages hit the industry.

Kim Macdonald