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  1. Indigenous translatorPremiumBack to the future: AI helps preserve ancient language

  2. EducationPremiumMore to be done for outdated schools, teacher burnout: Warr

  3. TourismShore Leave makes progress towards returning to Geraldton

  4. FootballPremiumGreat Northern claims breakthrough colts country week title

  5. NAIDOC Week 2026Milestone NAIDOC Week a deadly hit in Geraldton

An aerial view of Port Denison Boat Harbour.

Boat ramp projectPremiumPort Denison jetty works under way following ramp up calls

Delayed works on the Port Denison jetty and boat ramp had locals up in arms but the local shire says the works are back under way and have taken longer than expected to make necessary, crucial reinforcements. 

Imogen Wilson

A render of the proposed Cataby Power Station

EnergyCommentsAlinta wants EPA tick for new gas power plant

Alinta Energy is seeking environmental approval for a major gas power plant in the Mid West that will be big enough to supply 400,000 WA homes.

Matt Mckenzie

Geraldton MLA Kirrilee Warr welcomed the service expansion to the PATS.

Rural healthPremiumPATS expanded to include allied health, dental services

Following various calls on the State Government to improve its Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, the initiative has officially been expanded to include specialist allied health and dental services. 

Imogen Wilson

Grain products will now be exported from the Mid West Port through the new partnerhsip.

Grain exportsPremiumMid West Ports, Plum Grove enter grain export partnership

Mid West Ports and Plum Grove Logistics have joined forces in a milestone move to export grain products from Geraldton and bolster the capacity of WA farmers. 

Imogen Wilson

Interstate bikie smuggling

Courts & JusticePremiumWoman denies role in botched Exmouth bikie smuggling scheme

One woman in a ragtag crew accused of attempting to smuggle a wanted man out of the country has pleaded not guilty to her role in the botched plot. 

Hannah Cross

The Geraldton Courthouse.

Courts and crimePremiumGeraldton man faces court on dozens of drug dealing charges

A 53-year-old Geraldton man remanded in custody is facing more than 70 drugs charges. 

Imogen Wilson

The annual charity golf day has raised $226,000 since 1998.

Golf Day90 keen golfers hit Three Springs Golf Course for fundraiser

The weekend’s saw a raging success for the annual North Midlands Police Charity Golf Day at the Three Springs Golf Club, with over 90 attendees turning up to play and raise money. 

Shire of Carnarvon council offices.

Budget 26/27Shire of Carnarvon advertises minimum rate increase

Shire of Carnarvon ratepayers are looking at a proposed minimum rate rise of $126 across all property types as the council aims to raise rates revenue by 8.5 per cent.

The Bullara Long Table as part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

Gascoyne Food FestivalPremiumPremiumGascoyne Food Festival brings the flavour next month

Foodies, start looking forward to immersive dining and regional storytelling as the Gascoyne Food Festival returns next month. 

Central Midlands Coastal celebrate their division two title win.

Country Championships Moment to savour as Central Midlands Coast win division two

Central Midlands Coastal Football League is celebrating a historic division two title after capping a superb country football championships with grand final glory on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold & Rebecca Ruthven

North Midlands at Country Championships 2026

FootballPremiumNorth Midlands go winless in disappointing country champs

It was a weekend to forget for the North Midlands Football League who claimed the wooden spoon in division three at the Nutrien AG Country Championships in Perth last week. 

Rebecca Ruthven

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Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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Freo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Caleb Runciman and Brooke Rolfe

Jonathan Masih has spoken out about illegal cab drivers.

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Perth’s dodgy taxi scam exploiting West Aussies exposed

WA’s taxi industry has been overrun by a sophisticated network of temporary immigrants who are working illegally for companies which are ripping off customers with inflated fares.

Ben Harvey

Shocking footage of what appears to be a security guard choking a mental health patient at Kalgoorlie Health Campus has surfaced.

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Shocking footage surfaces of patient choked at WA hospital

Alarming vision of a security guard appearing to use a choke-hold and forcibly restrain a hospital patient has surfaced.

Cain Andrews

High achiever sells stunning Dalkeith home.

House That!CommentsPremiumTop doctor looks to sell stunning 1950s Dalkeith property

A stunning Dalkeith home listed on the market proves hard work brings the spoils - at least it has for the owner.

Kim Macdonald

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Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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The West Australian exclusive
Freo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Caleb Runciman and Brooke Rolfe

Christian Jack Joseph, 26, is accused of killing a 63-year-old man who was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Courts and CrimeVideoPremiumYoung Perth doctor accused of killing man in Fremantle

A young doctor has been charged with manslaughter after a 63-year-old was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Rachel Tassicker and Bethany Hiatt

A senior Taiwanese official released an image of the apparent flight path of the Chinese submarine launched ballistic missile, showing the warhead hitting waters near Tuvalu and Nauru.

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CommentsChina’s spy ship operation before missile test exposed

Maritime data compiled for The Nightly has revealed at least four hi-tech Chinese satellite tracking vessels were deployed to the region in the days leading up to Beijing’s missile test.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFIFO worker allegedly had 20,000 child abuse images, videos

Police have revealed more than 20,000 images and videos of child exploitation material have yet to be categorised as part of investigations into a 33-year-old FIFO worker.

Broome in WA's Kimberley region is a hotspot during winter as tourists flood to the north west town to escape the cold. Gantheaume Point.

Kimberley callingPremiumPremiumDiscounted travel vouchers launched

A new State Government program encouraging visitors to head north this season is expected to generate more than $1 million in tourism bookings. 

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The Geraldton property market is expected to stabilise.

Rental marketGeraldton rent continues to climb, almost at $600 per week

Greater Geraldton is still being hit with soaring prices and an increased cost of living as rental prices have increased by almost 10 per cent over the last year

Imogen Wilson

Scott and Birgit McKillop set up their burger van at Chinaman's beach.

Kalbarri tourism Kalbarri: The place to be despite community challenges

Kalbarri’s small business owners say they are always looking on the “bright side” and will continue to overcome significant challenges facing the coastal town to continue enjoying the lifestyle.

Imogen Wilson

Last year's apprentice of the year Rhett Forsyth and this year's apprentice of the year Rory Miragliotta.

Rotary honourSparkie named Rotary apprentice of the year

Geraldton electrician Rory Miragliotta has been named the 2025 Rotary Apprentice of the Year, beating a quality field of candidates.

Russell McKinnon

The Bullara Long Table as part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

TourismRegional Events Scheme funding opens

Tourism WA has opened funding to boost regional tourism across the State, with grants available for a range of events. 

Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award winner Isabella Chalker.

YOUNG ACHIEVERS Dalyellup teen recognised with 7NEWS Young Achiever Award

A South West student is showing no signs of slowing down as she adds a 7NEWS Young Achiever Award to her growing list of accomplishments this year. 

A baby bottle self-feeding device.

Consumer WatchWhat to know about baby bottle self-feeding device ban

In case you missed it, baby bottle self-feeding devices were permanently banned by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) back in May.

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Android figures at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US.

TechnologyCommentsPremiumGoogle loses fight on record $6.8 billion antitrust fine

Europe’s top court has dismissed the tech giant’s appeals against the 2018 EU ruling.

Arjun Kharpal

Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and were split over whether they expect to raise rates this year.

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Warsh’s taskforces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Fed chair Kevin Warsh stuck to his long-stated belief in his first press conference on Wednesday that ‘inflation is a choice.’

Matt Peterson

Ships anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

EnergyCommentsPremiumCrude oil tumbles after Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open

Tanker traffic plunged in early March due to Iranian attacks, causing the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

Spencer Kimball

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInvestors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

For nearly two decades, some of the world’s most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

Yun Li

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A run to the bottleshop ended in wild fashion for Adam Breen,

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Man stops car thief mid-heist in wild Perth bottle-o drama

A Perth local’s run to the bottle shop has ended in them performing a dramatic citizen’s arrest after watching an embarrassing attempted car theft unfold.

Fraser Williams

Jesse Bruzzese’s last known location was Riviera Maya in Cancun but he has not been in contact with loved ones since June 3. 

Missing personVideoCommentsMystery deepens over Perth man’s disappearance in Mexico

Jesse Bruzzese’s last known location was Riviera Maya in Cancun but he has not been in contact with loved ones since June 3.

Brooke Rolfe

Police in WA have seized more than 200 personally manufactured guns in the last year.

CrimeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Threat to our community’: WA Police seize 200 homemade guns

A senior serious and organised crime detective says 3D printed firearms are an ‘emerging threat to our community’ after more than 200 personally manufactured guns were seized since last year.

The two cars collided near Roe Highway.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsTwo left injured in horror Kwinana Freeway crash

Two men have been injured in a crash that has shut down a lane on Kwinana Freeway and triggered a major emergency response. 

Reece Whitby has been left without two of his most high-profile decisions after the reshuffle.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Enough of overspending’: Cook accused of demoting Whitby

Premier Roger Cook has fended off claims he has demoted Minister Reece Whitby by taking away his Tourism and Road Safety portfolios as part of a significant cabinet reshuffle.

17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase by a railway track in Pattaya.

WA NewsNew details reveal life of murdered teen left in suitcase

New details reveal what the 17-year-old had told her family before she travelled to Pattaya, where tragically she would be killed and stuffed in a suitcase days later.

Zosia Melanczuk