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The Batavia Motor Inne pictured before demolition in 2023.

CourtPremiumMan jailed for raping underage girl at derelict motel

A Geraldton man has been handed a jail term of almost eight years for raping a 12-year-old girl at a notorious derelict motel in the Geraldton CBD.

Matthew Paddick

Geraldton-Greenough SES volunteers Laura Green and Joey Mihaly

Unsung heroesUnsung heroes young and old celebrated

Laura Green and Joey Mihaly are prime examples of the unifying force of volunteering, with a shared passion for service to the community bridging the generation gap.

Josephine Hingst

The Coles Geraldton store at Northgate Shopping Centre.

Coles commitsColes committed to assisting with retail crime in Geraldton

The supermarket giant targeted by the police minister over a lack of crime reporting in Geraldton says it will continue to work with local police, as key groups in the region back the minister’s claims.

Matthew Paddick

The crash scene on Brand Highway at the intersection with Endeavour Drive in Wandina.

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Young woman dies after two cars collided in Geraldton

The 20-year-old was taken to hospital where she later died from her injuries. 

Josephine Hingst and Jessica Evensen

Stay one step ahead of the scammers by arming yourself with knowledge of the rental process in WA

Consumer WatchPremiumHow to stay one step ahead of rental scammers

It’s a tough rental market and even tougher if you need to move quickly or you’re under financial pressure. People in these situations become targets for scammers. 

Natasha Pirrottina

Shark Bay's Beats in the Bay festival is one of 10 projects in the Mid West and Gascoyne to receive State Government funding for community projects.

Community fundingGascoyne to benefit from funding for community projects

Ten organisations across the Mid West and Gascoyne are set to benefit from State Government funding through Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships Program.

Matthew Paddick

Geraldton electrician and Nationals candidate for Durack Bailey Kempton says the campaign has fuelled his passion for politics.

Political SightsKempton eyeing 2028 for next political run

The Nationals candidate for Durack says a loss in the 2025 Federal election has not quelled his passion for politics, saying he’s eyeing off another run in three years.

Dirranie Kirby and Lyndsay Daw starred for Australia.

Hockey Kirby and Daw shine for the country

Geraldton hockey stars Dirranie Kirby and Lyndsay Daw have returned from the 2025 Masters Trans-Tasman Challenge in Cairns with medals after both helped their Australian sides go undefeated against New Zealand.

Zane Chivers picks up best on ground honours for Mingenew against Dongara.

FootballBulldogs bite bigger than their bark

The Mingenew Bulldogs flexed their muscles at home in a dominant display when they hosted Dongara on Saturday in round four of the North Midlands Football League.  

Geraldton courthouse.

Crime & courtsPremiumGeraldton foreshore rape accused granted bail

A Perth father accused of sexually assaulting a women on the Geraldton foreshore last month has been granted bail under strict conditions, while the police prosecution say further charges may come. 

Josephine Hingst

Brigades’ Mysha Finch kicks.

FootballBrigades win tight contest against the Blues

A low-scoring affair between Brigades and Railways at GBSC Sports Park headlined round four of the GNWFL, which saw the Hawks take out the contest by 14 points on Saturday. 

Luke Lawson

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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MiningPremium‘No bulls**t guy’: Star stock picker backs new MinRes chair

An outspoken Mineral Resources investor and Chris Ellison cheerleader has thrown his support behind the company’s new pick to oversee a reputation rehabilitation. 

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Rhys Bellinge is charged with manslaughter over the death of Elizabeth Pearce (left), dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm to her Uber driver Muhammad Usman and driving under the influence in Dalkeith in February.

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Doctor hit with new charges over incident before fatal crash

Police have recently charged obstetrician Rhys Bellinge with four new serious offences over an incident that happened less than a week before he allegedly killed a young woman in a drunken high-speed crash.

Shannon Hampton

Business owner Andrew Donnelly and business associate Shane Carlson leave Joondalup Court on Friday after facing charges.

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PremiumEx Eagle & wife facing trial over workers’ comp insurance

Former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and his wife Natasha are being prosecuted for failing to take out workers’ compensation insurance for staff at two of their companies.

Harley Reid burst the game open in the second quarter.

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Adam Selwood would be smiling down on his beloved Waalitj Marawar (West Coast), who honoured his memory with an emotional 28-point victory over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda).

Dr David Hurst botched many of the procedures, leaving patients in pain with broken or ill-fitting new teeth, which now need to be replaced.

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WA’s peak dentists’ body has called for action after revelations 132 Perth patients have been left high and dry after the death of a leading prosthodontist.

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Stay one step ahead of the scammers by arming yourself with knowledge of the rental process in WA

Consumer WatchPremiumHow to stay one step ahead of rental scammers

It’s a tough rental market and even tougher if you need to move quickly or you’re under financial pressure. People in these situations become targets for scammers. 

Natasha Pirrottina

The restoration of The Rose Hotel in Bunbury has been completed in time for it's 160th anniversary.

The Rose HotelRestoration of iconic SW hotel complete after 10 years

After nearly a decade of work, the $3 million restoration of an iconic heritage listed hotel in the South West has been completed in time for its 160th anniversary

Ezra Kaye

Daria Budarina (Midwest Gascoyne Health), Tanya Burgess (Pharmacist WA VAD Statewide Pharmacy Service) Alice Morison (WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service), and Jen Maugham (Rural Health West)

Community forum Advanced consent questioned for voluntary assisted dying

A community forum in Geraldton has reignited debate around one of the most sensitive issues in WA’s voluntary assisted dying laws — the role of consent.

Josephine Hingst

The Coles Geraldton store at Northgate Shopping Centre.

Coles commitsColes committed to assisting with retail crime in Geraldton

The supermarket giant targeted by the police minister over a lack of crime reporting in Geraldton says it will continue to work with local police, as key groups in the region back the minister’s claims.

The 38 leaders selected for the Leadership WA Signature Leadership Program at the Katanning Town Hall during their three-day field trip.

Leading TogetherCity and country industries connect on leadership field trip

A handful of the State’s top leaders travelled through the Wheatbelt’s south to understand regional industries and living to evolve their perspective, connectivity and leadership skills.

Bunbury Community Radio secretary Graham Harvey and chair Jeff Macnish.

Community RadioBunbury Community Radio to celebrate 10th anniversary

A community radio station in the South West will celebrate it’s 10th year on air this week, on Thursday May 22

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

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The City of Rockingham recognised volunteers at its recent awards presentation.

VolunteersLifeguard who clocked up impressive hours gets vollie award

Volunteers in the City of Rockingham have been recognised with awards.

Rachel Fenner

Mongol Donald Olal Okeny (left) died of natural causes.

BikiesVideoPremiumScores of high-profile bikies gather to farewell Mongol

Bikies filled the pews at a Gosnells church on the weekend for the funeral of Mongol Donald Olal Okeny.

Ben Harvey

Liberal leader Basil Zempilas and National leader Shane Love have received praise on working relationship.

State PoliticsPremiumPremiumZempilas and Love earn praise amid Coalition split

WA’s Liberal and National leaders were praising the pair’s working relationship in Perth on Tuesday, as their federal counterparts split the Coalition agreement. 

The South West region had one of the largest ratios of families moving into the region than out of it.

WA NewsCost of living driving families’ push into the regions

Cost of living pressures and the desire to downsize is leading more families to move into regional Western Australia, according to new data.

Wedgetail’s Dark Lager has claimed best beer in Australia.

Crowned championCommentsCommentsPilbara pilots turn home brew into world class beer

A Peel brewery that started as a passion project for a pair of Pilbara pilots can now lay claim to home of the best beer in Australia.

No investigations were compromised after he shared “highly sensitive information,” according to the commonwealth. 

CRIMEPremiumGang crime cop fined after sharing police secrets to ex

A former Australian Federal Police officer who shared sensitive information about gang crime investigations to his ex-partner has been fined $25,000.

Caleb Runciman