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  1. ‘Robinson Crusoe adventure’PremiumAngler cops staggering fine after flouting catch rules

  2. ‘It just escalates’PremiumStreet fighter cops warning from magistrate

  3. WILFLOWER SEASONGallery blossoms as Mullewa comes to life

  4. Jam & creamCommentsPremiumComplete guide to the best scones in WA’s North West

  5. Food festAll-female chef line-up for Gascoyne food fest event

Exmouth artistsCommentsPremiumArtistic skills focus on coast’s World Heritage status

The contest is an annual art exhibition and sale held at the Ningaloo Visitor Centre’s Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery.

Alexander Scott

Caravans for homelessMid West to receive 11 caravans for cyclone-displaced

A convoy of caravans is on the way to ensure cyclone-displaced Mid West residents have a roof over their heads while they await home repairs.

Phoebe Pin and Elise Van Aken

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opinion
Opinion
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Worker shortage crisis was totally avoidable

With skilled worker shortages continuing to plague our farms, it begs the question why our State Labor Government still has no real solution to address this crisis.

Colin de Grussa MLC

INSURANCE HEADACHE‘Loopholes’ delaying rebuilding

The end is nowhere in sight for many Kalbarri and Northampton locals rebuilding their homes after cyclone Seroja, with many struggling to get insurance payouts or authorise repairs three months later.

Elise Van Aken

STARS AMONG USBig boost for Astro Rocks

A Mt Magnet long weekend extravaganza, celebrating the ancient rocks and starry skies it is known for, has been given a substantial financial boost.

Lisa Favazzo

Tool timeTradies empowered to reclaim tools

Police are appealing for the owners of more than 100 power tools to come forward and claim their property after the items were seized during the search of a home last month.

Police wrapStay alert to hazards now school’s back

This week, I want to take the time to remind our drivers to slow down and be aware of their surroundings when dropping kids off and passing through these zones.

Rental tide turnsData points to Geraldton rental market improving

Geraldton has bucked the trend after becoming one of just two regional centres to see an improvement in rental vacancy rates last month.

Bush legendsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe starry-eyed country town revealing space’s secrets

Beneath the quirky secrecy of a bush plot filled with space radars in the heart of WA’s Mid West, lies a love story with equal intrigue.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Footy bosses can’t ID racist culprits at country match

A West Australian Football Commission probe has confirmed racial abuse was hurled at several country football players by at least one spectator — but could not ‘conclusively’ identify the culprit.

Reuben Carder & Michael Traill

Milestone celebrationSwimmer conquers the challenge of the Channel

When some people turn 50, it’s a time in their life to start taking things a little easier — not for former Geraldton local Joanne Norman.

Liam Beatty

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Top 100 red winesCommentsPremiumBest value red wine: It’s soft, fruity and costs $7.30

The cheap, cheerful and thoroughly scrumptious drop has triumphed over more than 700 Australian red wines.

Ray Jordan

WATCH THE TALK HERECommentsPremiumThe 7yo Aussie TED Talker who hopes to change the world

Molly Wright has given a powerful speech on the importance of the first five years of life, at the opening session of the public-speaking behemoth's first event in more than two years.

Rhianna Mitchell

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Special investigationCommentsPremium
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Green hydrogen: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Hydrogen is predicted to be a $12 trillion industry by 2050. We investigate how WA is leading the way in harnessing the element that helps make life possible into a profitable green power source.

Josh Zimmerman

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Funnyman passes awayVideoCommentsLegendary comic John ‘Strop’ Cornell dies aged 80

Australian comedian John Cornell — best known as Paul Hogan’s sidekick Strop — has died after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Jackson Barrett, Tiffanie Turnbull, Jenny Tabakoff & Troy de Ruyter

Geraldton bail fightPremiumAccused ‘main player’ dealer arrested after phone-tap

Police are fighting for a Geraldton man — accused of being one of the ‘main players’ in the local meth scene — to remain behind bars, arguing the safety of the community is at risk.

Liam Beatty

HARD BORDERCommentsPremiumEucla hotel adapts to hard border once again

The Eucla Motor Hotel’s owner says WA’s hard border with South Australia is “frustrating but understandable” as the business continues to battle through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tom Robinson

SETTLEMENT STRUGGLECyclone Seroja claims hit $245m

While the majority of properties are believed to have been assessed, more claims are set to join the 8149 already lodged with insurance providers.

Set alightCommentsCommentsVehicle set alight outside a Pilbara station

Karratha Police are calling for witnesses who may have seen the incident overnight which left a car damaged and possibly written off.

strong yearCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNorthern Star strong year after $16b Saracen merger

Northern Star Resources rounded off the 2020-21 financial year in style after delivering a strong fourth quarter as it bedded down its $16 billion merger with Saracen earlier in the year

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All-starsCommentsJordan, Pippen star in new Luc Longley doco

Basketball greats Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen will head an A-list cast in a two-part series centring on the life of their former Chicago Bulls teammate, WA’s Luc Longley.

Steve Butler

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Game changer!CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bowling alley & video arcade for adults to open in CBD

The city centre — long derided for its lack of excitement — is on the cusp of an arcade-game and bowling alley-led revival thanks to a multimillion-dollar vote of confidence in Perth.

Kim Macdonald

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Fit for kingsCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumKings Park ‘open to consider’ cable car concept

A new five-year master plan for Kings Park does not rule out the prospect of a cable car link to the Swan River.

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The West Australian exclusive
RevenueCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
CommentsPremiumUber tax rakes in whopping $85 million for State Govt

The State Government has raked in more than $85 million from its controversial Uber tax scheme – but it wants another $35 million before the tax ends.

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The West Australian exclusive
Pleas ignoredCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumInside the tortured mind of a broken WA cop

A ‘mentally broken’ police officer tormented by nightmares that have finally driven him out of the force after almost three decades claims WA Police have ignored his pleas for help.

Bush legendsCommentsPremiumThe starry-eyed country town revealing space’s secrets

Beneath the quirky secrecy of a bush plot filled with space radars in the heart of WA’s Mid West, lies a love story with equal intrigue.

Steve Butler