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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

Carnarvon Shire President Eddie Smith and Roger Cook during his stop in Carnarvon.

CarnarvonPremiumEddie Smith resigns as Carnarvon Shire President

The Shire of Carnarvon has lost its president after Eddie Smith resigned, effective Friday May 1. 

Sally Q Davies

Kalbarri SES team with the rescuee.

Emergency ServicesPremiumPremiumFamily 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. 

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 budgetPremiumNew 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. 

Sally Q Davies

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

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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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Hannah Munro runs a womens hiking group called SheHikes Perth. Pictured is Hannah (president) with Mikayla Goddard (Vice President) in Kardinya Justin Benson-Cooper

HealthCommentsHow many steps you should be taking based on your age

While it was originally thought that 10,000 steps a day was the golden number for everyone, age plays a huge part in how much you should walk to meet daily physical activity guidelines. 

Claire Sadler

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise.

PropertyCommentsCommentsPerth 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.

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 politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCook 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. 

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. 

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The interior of Busselton Pavilion.

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‘Exactly what I want when it comes to pub grub’

If you want to stick to the classics, the focus should be on choosing great produce and expert technique. This Busselton eatery delivered on both counts.

Jay Hanna

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan bailed for ‘idiot day’ allegations

A man’s “idiot day” after his first time taking drugs allegedly saw him drive recklessly through Ninga Mia, speed towards his partner on a park bench, and reverse into a marked police car.

Tegan Guthrie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

CEO shortlist Coolgardie has shortlist of CEO candidates to explore

The Shire of Coolgardie has shortlisted candidates for its chief executive position and remains largely on track to have someone locked into the position by the end of August, president Paul Wilcox says.

Farmers from east to west are facing a triple whammy as they enter the winter growing season. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPremium'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

The One Nature: Two Views exhibition will open on May 8

Art exhibitionPremiumPremiumTwo art forms together exhibit Esperance’s natural beauty

A joint exhibition by two Esperance artists will use photography and journalling to show two distinct ways of expressing the region’s natural beauty.

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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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High amounts of glass and debris have been found in newly laid compost at the High Wycombe Amateur Football Club. Player Sam Oakes is pictured with glass he collected from the oval in about 5 minutes this afternoon. Michael Wilson

WA NewsCommentsHow a FOGO fork-up left footy players bloody and bruised

A Thursday night training session left High Wycombe Football Club players with bruises and bloody knees, but not due to any roughhousing or scrappy play. 

Rachel Fenner

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, Premier Roger Cook, and Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil pictured at Ballajura Train Station, Whiteman, on Sunday. Carwyn Monck

HOUSINGCommentsPremiumCook confident workforce can deliver on $2b housing plan

A commitment by the Cook and Albanese Governments to build more than 30,000 homes in the next eight years has been welcomed by industry groups, but labelled as too good to be true by the Opposition.

Oliver Lane

The 2026 Healthy Strides Foundation Move-A-Thon fundraiser for Telethon takes place at Elizabeth Baillie Park today. Pictured is 3 year old Eliza-Rae Belcher. Michael Wilson

TelethonCommentsCommentsThe space-age tech getting kids walking at 2026 Move-A-Thon

Some used wheelchairs, others crutches or a walker, but some walked independently at the 2026 Healthy Strides Foundation Move-A-Thon thanks to space-age tech funded by Telethon and Mineral Resources. 

Lake Argyle Swim 2025

WA NewsCommentsCommentsMan taken to Perth hospital after croc attack

A man who was attacked by a crocodile while swimming in a popular lake in WA’s north has been transferred to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.

King Road Brewing Co.

DrinkCommentsCommentsWA brewer cleans up as local pale ale crowned best in nation

The State’s booming craft beer scene has flexed its muscles with a local pale ale crowned the best drop in the country.

A 61-year-old woman has died after a devastating crash between a ute and a motorcycle at a major Perth intersection.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumMotorbike rider dies after horror crash with ute

A 61-year-old woman has died after a devastating crash between a ute and a motorcycle at a major Perth intersection.

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