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  1. Contained, not controlledCommentsMonster Chapman Valley bushfire downgraded

  2. stepping downCommentsPremiumDepartment of Justice boss quits in wake of Unit 18 death

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    Firefighters battle bushfire threatening Geraldton homes

  4. Harsh restrictionsPremiumTop cops’ calls for broad booze bans labelled ‘ridiculous’

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    WA’s most delayed hospital project reaches key milestone

Tragic scene CommentsPremiumWoman stands trial over crash which killed two children

An intersection in the State’s Mid-West where two children were killed in a horror crash over the WA Day long weekend was ‘an accident waiting to happen’ and was ‘inherently dangerous’, a WA court was told.

Emily Moulton

‘Unsafe’ demolition?PremiumAsbestos questions hang in the air in Batavia demo

The demolition of the Batavia Motor Inne continues to cause headaches as the presence of asbestos comes to light, sparking concerns about the site’s proximity to a primary school and homes. 

Anna Cox

Drug plotPremiumMen extradited to WA over massive 560kg cocaine bust

Two Queensland men have been arrested, charged and flown west by Federal agents to face allegations they were part of a plot to smuggle more than half a tonne of cocaine into Australia via WA.

Tim Clarke

BasketballPremiumGeraldton fall short of finals berth at State Championships

The third weekend of the Basketball State Championships took place over the weekend, with five Geraldton teams competing against some of WA’s best.

Fraser Williams

Helping handsPremiumVolunteers recognised in State Government awards

Do you know a local volunteer who puts themselves last, never taking recognition for their hard work and dedication? The time has come to nominate them for International Volunteer Day.

Anna Cox

Homes savedCommentsPremium‘We nearly lost everything’: Blaze within metres of homes

An intense bushfire came within metres of homes north of Geraldton, which were saved from an blackened fate thanks to the tireless efforts of fire crews on the ground and in the sky.

Anna Cox

More questionsPremiumPremiumGovt vague on time line for $122.7m hospital redevelopment

The State Government is yet to reveal a specific time line for WA’s most overdue major project — the redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus — despite awarding a tender for construction last week.

Christmas on the TerraceChristmas markets buzz with unique gifts and holiday cheer

Christmas came to life in Geraldton’s CBD on Thursday, as thousands flocked to the main street in search of delicious food, locally made gifts and an evening of family fun.

Contained, not controlledCommentsCommentsMonster Chapman Valley bushfire downgraded

UPDATE: The massive fire sweeping through parts of the shires of Chapman Valley and Northampton has finally been downgraded, after burning through more than 1000 hectares.

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Firefighters battle bushfire threatening Geraldton homes

Firefighters are continuing their battle to control a blaze threatening properties north of Geraldton on Sunday night as authorities open an evacuation centre for those displaced by the fire. 

Anneke de Boer and Tim Clarke

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WA’s most delayed hospital project reaches key milestone

The $122.7 million upgrade of Geraldton Health Campus has finally progressed to the next stage, with a contractor awarded the tender to build it.

Kate Campbell

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‘I ASKED FOR IT’: Brajkovich tells of moment ‘throat slit’

Notorious WA outlaw Dayne Brajkovich has described how he was knifed in a ‘targeted attack’ that has fuelled fears of another bikie gang war breaking out across Perth. MUST READ INTERVIEW

Troy de Ruyter and Caleb Runciman

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The side of notorious WA outlaw Brajkovich you don’t know

Having met Dayne Brajkovich as part of an interview on his absorbing story from his childhood in Belmont to his rise as the sergeant-at-arms for the violent outlaw gang Hells Angels, he is a complex character.

Troy de Ruyter

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Broome road rage incident leaves kids ‘traumatised’

A horrific road rage incident in Broome has left a grandmother and her two young grandchildren “traumatised” as the trio’s car was rammed multiple times and the grandmother was doused with vinegar cider.

Cain Andrews and Katya Minns

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‘Like a war zone’: A weekend in crime-plagued Broome

Violent crime in Broome seems out of place in a holiday haven supposed to be the diamond in WA’s tourism crown. So are the reports a true reflection of the Kimberley town? Caleb Runciman flew north to find out.

Caleb Runciman

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Horrible incidentPremiumWA man dies after mining workplace incident

A man in his 20s has died after a workplace incident at a mining maintenance company in South Boulder.

Staff reporter

Early warning VideoCommentsPremiumSwan River monitors coming but no bull sharks tagged

Three acoustic shark monitors will soon be installed in the Swan River – but authorities are yet to tag a single adult bull shark in the estuary since Stella Berry was fatally attacked earlier this year. 

Josh Zimmerman

Traffic mayhemMan chained to car in peak hour Burrup protest moved on

A Disrupt Burrup Hub protester has been issued with a move-on notice after he parked a car across Mounts Bay Road and chained himself to a concrete block in the boot, causing rush-hour traffic chaos.

serious injuries PremiumPremiumChild flown to hospital after collision with car

A child was airlifted to hospital on Sunday afternoon after he collided into a car while riding an e-scooter.

‘time for renewal’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPalaszczuk bids farewell as Australia’s last ‘COVID premier’

Queensland leader Annastacia Palaszczuk — the last of the COVID Premiers — has revealed she is stepping down after nine years in the role.

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Serious concernsPremium‘Out of control’: Police president on Kimberley crime wave

Under-fire police officers in the Kimberley are facing a crime wave with ‘one arm tied behind their back’ because of the State Government’s sluggish roll-out of measures to combat increasing drunken violence.

Tim Clarke

Burning seasonPremiumHighways under threat of closure as bushfires blaze away

Three main highways in the Goldfields-Esperance region are under threat of closure as out-of-control bushfires continue to burn.

Neil Watkinson

Kindness in dark worldCommentsWA youth conquer Kokoda Trail in life-changing trip

After months of physical and mental preparation, 14 WA youth have just conquered one of the most gruelling treks in the world, the Kokoda Trail.

Madeleine Clark

Obscene acts PremiumPremiumNo jail for public obscene acts

A man who committed obscene acts in front of women as they walked their dogs at local parks has avoided further imprisonment, having already been sentenced to jail for an aggravated home burglary.

Christmas luncheonPremiumPremiumSenior parishioners treated to Christmas feast

Elderly parishioners from the Goldfields Catholic community were treated to a festive lunch and local entertainment on Saturday to celebrate the Christmas season.

Ladies Lunch PremiumPremiumBrunswick Red Cross celebrate significant milestones

The Brunswick Red Cross Unit gathered last week to celebrate the milestones of two long-serving members, with one being recognised for 50 years of service.

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CNBCCommentsPremiumMusk’s AI start-up files to raise $US1b in fresh capital

The AI startup, which Musk announced in July, seeks to ‘understand the true nature of the universe’, according to its website.

Daniel Newell

The EconomistCommentsPremiumThe renewables business faces a make-or-break moment

Supply-chain dysfunction, rising interest rates and protectionism are making life tough.

The Economist

CNBCRecord number of fossil fuel lobbyists attend COP28 talks

Nearly 2500 fossil fuel lobbyists are estimated to have been granted access to the COP28 climate conference, according to an analysis from advocacy groups, reflecting a sharp increase from last year.

Sam Meredith

CNBCCommentsFossil fuel fight takes centre stage at COP28 climate summit

A fight over the future of fossil fuels has been thrust into the global spotlight at the COP28 climate summit.

Sam Meredith

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Savage assault PremiumKnifeman behind brutal Brajkovich attack still at large

The assailants who slit exiled bikie Dayne Brajkovich’s throat — a slashing police believe is a retribution attack by his old gang the Hells Angels — are still at large.

Shannon Hampton

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What trainee doctor told alleged rape victim in phone call

A trainee doctor accused of raping a fellow medical student told his alleged victim he ‘didn’t think it was (rape) ... at the time’, during a phone call played in court on the first day of his criminal trial.

Sarah Steger

‘unavoidable spending’ CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMinisters find $9.8 billion in cuts for mid-year budget

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has found another $9.8 billion in savings and money to spend elsewhere as the Government prepares to hand down its mid-year budget update.

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CommentsPremiumSelf-indulgent eco-stunts put lives at risk

Selfish, self-indulgent and utterly stupid. How else to describe the actions of a Disrupt Burrup Hub protestor who chained himself to his car on one of Perth’s busiest roads.

Homes savedCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘We nearly lost everything’: Blaze within metres of homes

An intense bushfire came within metres of homes north of Geraldton, which were saved from an blackened fate thanks to the tireless efforts of fire crews on the ground and in the sky.

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South Perth Mayor Greg Milner to seek Liberal preselection

The recently re-elected mayor of an inner-city council will throw his hat into the ring for Liberal pre-selection – in South Perth.

Josh Zimmerman