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  1. SplashdownCommentsSpaceX boffins in WA to salvage rocket debris off Gascoyne

  2. HARVEST 2024-25PremiumWA grain harvest set to wrap up by Christmas

  3. Reef safetyPremiumAbalone fishers urged to take caution at unpatrolled reef

  4. Sea you in 2027PremiumBusinesses prepare for two-year cruise hiatus

  5. Road safetyPremiumDrivers who blow zero go into draw to win raffle

CourtPremiumFresh delay in ex-AFL star’s fatal crash case

A former AFL player facing two manslaughter charges over a crash that killed two elderly women has had a fresh delay in his case.

Emma Kirk

Water poloB52’s dominate in round nine of water polo

Round nine of the Geraldton water polo season saw the women’s A-grade B52’s fight hard to extend their ladder lead with a well-earned 4–2 victory over a resurgent Demons side. 

Derek Goforth

Heritage unveiledPremiumKalbarri Skywalk cafe owner proud to share family heritage

The owner-operator of a cafe at a popular tourism destination in Kalbarri has spoken out about his family ties to the area, and his strong spiritual connection to Country.

Jessica Moroney

TennisPremiumFinals for Tarcoola Park Tennis Club

Tarcoola Park Tennis Club hosted its final nights for the RSM Australia Premier League Pennants and Monday night mixed pennants league as season 2024 draws to a close.

Luke Lawson

Christmas SeasonPremiumChristmas on the Terrace set to delight Geraldton

Things are beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Geraldton, and the festive season continues when the city throws its annual Christmas on the Terrace on Thursday.

Matthew Paddick

Boxing McAuliffe and Little triumph in the ring

Two Geraldton boxers have recently represented the Mid West in Perth, with both doing the region proud winning both of their finals.

Luke Lawson

Regional communicationsPremiumPremiumMorawa residents lose faith in Telstra after ongoing issues

More than 200 people from a Mid West town have signed a petition for a class action against Telstra after several outages left businesses out of pocket. 

Improving RepresentationPremiumPremiumAuthor spreads message about people with disability

A Geraldton-born writer has taken to the Gascoyne to spread the message of improving representation of people with disabilities, as part of the International Day of Persons with a Disability program.

SplashdownCommentsCommentsSpaceX boffins in WA to salvage rocket debris off Gascoyne

Remnants from a SpaceX rocket launched from Texas have been salvaged off Exmouth.

BasketballPremiumNo limits for Herbert and Symons

Geraldton basketball stars Natasha Herbert and Jaimi Symons have been selected in the Ivor Burge WA State team to represent the yellow and black on the big stage. 

Luke Lawson

Christmas SeasonPremiumChristmas on the Terrace set to delight Geraldton

Things are beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Geraldton, and the festive season continues when the city throws its annual Christmas on the Terrace on Thursday.

Matthew Paddick

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Free museum entry part of $1m plan to get kids out and about

Museums across WA will be free this summer, as Premier Roger Cook urges families burdened by the cost-of-living crisis to get out and socialise over the school holidays. 

Dylan Caporn

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Round the clock senior support for WA’s frontline DV police

Frontline police can now call a senior officer at any time of the day or night for real time advice on how to how to deal with family and domestic violence incidents.

Shannon Hampton

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WA school students learn Latin in ‘transformational’ program

Latin has not been taught in schools for many years — but the ancient language underpins an innovative spelling program being rolled out to primary schools across the country next year.

Bethany Hiatt

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WA confectioners just nuts about Swan Valley neighbour

WA confectionery retailer Mondo Nougat has acquired Morish Nuts after spending the past 12 years co-located at a Swan Valley address.

Cheyanne Enciso

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PhotographyCommentsPICTURED: The winners of the Comedy Wildlife Awards

From a squirrel stuck in a tree to a tussle between penguins. See the winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards from around the world.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumBold universal childcare plan on Labor’s election cards

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a bold announcement on childcare policy to kick off Labor’s re-election campaign built around universal access and enabling more parents to work.

Katina Curtis

CrimePremiumPremiumRiot squad called to ‘worst’ Rottnest junior leavers’ mayhem

Police have lashed irresponsible mums and dads for failing to parent their own children after 400 unsupervised teens ran amok on Rottnest Island, assaulting holiday makers and pelting officers with bottles.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumRoad worker seriously injured after being hit by truck

A road worker has been seriously injured after he was hit by a truck in Wattle Grove.

MiningPremiumPremium‘We lost a legend’: Tributes for driller killed in remote WA

Friends and family have paid tribute to a fun-loving 29-year-old who died last week at a mining project in the northern Goldfields.

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PropertyCommentsPremiumWA town where land struggles to sell despite housing crisis

It’s the unsellable land in a town with a serious property shortage.

Sarah Crawford

Critter strikesCommentsRogue possum knocks out power, plunges SW city into darkness

It was a warm night and air-conditioners were working overtime — until ‘animal interference’ pulled the plug and left thousands in the dark.

Ezra Kaye

CarparkPremiumBunbury carpark voted region’s most dangerous

Bunbury’s Centrepoint carpark has been named the riskiest shopping centre carpark in regional Western Australia after a RAC survey of 6000 people.

Oliver Lane and Ezra Kaye

TriathlonPremiumPremiumTriathlete who died after Busselton IRONMAN revealed

The identity of the triathlete who died after requiring medical attention while competing in the 2024 Busselton IRONMAN has been revealed. 

FootballPremiumPremiumHands Oval to stage preseason game between Eagles and Roos

West Coast and North Melbourne will play a preseason AFL game at Hands Oval next year, giving the two teams a chance to acclimatise to the venue before their historic clash for premiership points in June.

‘Death by 1000 cuts’PremiumPremiumGreen energy hub to harm Nullarbor caves, scientist says

The massive green energy hub proposed for the Goldfields would be “death by 1000 cuts” for the vast Nullarbor cave systems, according to a scientist working to stop the project.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

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CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

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HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

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Pop star in the makingCommentsBeloved San Cisco member set to welcome first baby

‘Waiting for our little cannoli’.

Kellie Balaam

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UK rapper Yung Filly charged with driving at 158km/h

UK rapper Yung Filly has been charged with hooning and had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly clocked driving at 158km/h while on bail.

Caitlyn Rintoul

CrimePremiumPremiumDriver charged after allegedly hitting cyclists in Lesmurdie

The male cyclists — aged 26 and 49 — were taken to Royal Perth Hospital by St John WA with serious injuries.

NewsPremiumPremiumHow to see spectacular meteor shower

A giant meteor shower is set to pass over Australia this weekend, but one thing is threatening our chances of seeing the spectacular show.

PerthPremiumPremiumCyclists badly hurt after being hit by car in Perth’s south

Two cyclists have been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Lesmurdie.

Missing personDesperate search for prospector missing in WA's Mid West

Police are looking for a man who was last believed to be prospecting in the Mid West earlier this month.

Claire Sadler