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  1. Relief or burden?What’s in store for Mid West and Gascoyne ratepayers

  2. Fully loadedPremiumState grants $148m in industry push

  3. Football Mid West quartet named in bid to reclaim country cup

  4. Ag industry starsLocal growers, adviser receive awards praise

  5. Football Bombers ground Magpies to go top

‘safely secured’VideoCommentsCops confirm ‘strong’ belief about mystery item on WA beach

Police have confirmed their strong belief about the bizarre-looking barnacle-covered object that washed up on a WA beach, and which has made headlines around the world.

Phil Hickey

Football Towns battle past beleaguered Rams as Brigades go 9-0

Towns bounced back from another tight loss last weekend to claim their first win over a top-four side against the beleaguered Rams to put themselves back in GNWFL flag contention.

Jake Santa Maria

Thar she blows!PremiumDays old albino humpback whale calf seen in Ningaloo

An albino humpback whale calf has been spotted in Ningaloo by a reef excursion company, with witnesses saying it was the perfect case of being in the right place and time to see the biological rarity.

Anna Cox

booze ban boonPremiumBooze bans have ‘halved’ Carnarvon crime: top cop

WA’s top cop says a ‘halving’ of property and violent crimes in Carnarvon is a direct result of the Gascoyne town being used as a test case for tough liquor restrictions.

Kate Campbell

Explore KarrathaMore than mining: A tourism insight into Karratha

When thinking about Karratha, mining might be the first and possibly only thing that comes to mind for many people, as the Pilbara region is one of the biggest iron ore exporters in the world. 

Fraser Williams

Oarsome adventuresPremiumRowers who left Geraldton finish one day shy of world record

Two boats which set off from the Mid West and Gascoyne are expected to arrive in Africa within days of each other, after leaving from Carnarvon and Geraldton to row across the Indian Ocean for charity.

Anna Cox

Investment fundPremiumPremiumGeraldton computing campus project awarded $5m

A project to set up a high-performance computing campus in Geraldton has secured $5 million in State Government funding and is one of 40 ventures across WA to share in $148 million.

Temporary hiatusPremiumPremiumAnimal management facility nears capacity

The City of Greater Geraldton’s animal management facility will not be accepting new surrenders for at least the next fortnight as it is  nearing capacity.  

SoccerHope the Cup can drive community football

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is less than 48 hours away from getting underway as excitement reaches fever pitch ahead of what will be a historic occasion.

Football Mid West quartet named in bid to reclaim country cup

Four Mid West players have been rewarded for their efforts in the recent country championships with selection in the WA State County’s Men’s Team.

Jake Santa Maria

Soccer Reds sucker-punched in fourth loss in five games

Ugle Fabrications La Fiamma fell to another loss at home as Perth Royals completed a league double with a 2-1 win against the Reds on Saturday night.

Jake Santa Maria

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Perth bikie held in custody after drug and shotgun bust

A Comanchero bikie has faced court on gun and drugs related charges after gang crime squad detectives raided a home in Perth’s northern suburbs on Wednesday night.

Phil Hickey and Christopher Tan

Country road tragedyPremiumMan killed in tragic crash on remote Mid West road

A man has been killed in a car rollover in WA’s remote Mid West.

Alex Di Rosso

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REVEALED: Who’s who in the Forrest inner circle

Behind every billionaire couple is a host of trusted advisors ... so what happens when mega-rich listers split? Meet the Forrest lieutenants.

Matt Mckenzie

Legal investigationPremiumShock twist in Andrew Forrest’s marriage breakdown

A shock twist in the marriage breakdown of Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola has been revealed with his company Fortescue Metals Group admitting he was investigated for a relationship with an employee.

Sarah-Jane Tasker

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Women’s World CupCommentsPremiumUltimate A to Z of all you need to know about the Matildas

We all know ‘S’ is for ‘Sam’ and ‘superstar’ but there’s a dictionary full of descriptors that also give an insight into our mighty Matildas as they prepare for the World Cup opener.

Samantha Rogers and Ben Smith

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Win for patients: WA GPs let off the hook on payroll taxes

GP practices in WA will not be pursued over payroll tax in a decision doctors say will spare patients from further hikes on medical consultations in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. 

Josh Zimmerman

‘Significant costs’CommentsCommentsCottesloe abandons legal fight against OBH approval

Cottesloe council has dropped its threat to challenge the Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment approval in the Supreme Court, citing the huge expense and a slim chance of winning a legal battle for backing down.

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PremiumFarmers in plea for exemptions from cultural heritage laws

Grain farmers have claimed WA’s new heritage laws risk ‘the demise of regional communities and industries’ while pleading for land that has ‘already been disturbed, developed or cultivated’ to be exempt.

THE ASHESCommentsCommentsRECAP: Australia left frustrated on opening day

Australia have left England in the series after a frustrating first day in Manchester. Recap the action in our blog.

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‘Squeezed so hard’PremiumMan avoids jail after sickening choking charges on partner

A Donnybrook man who persistently choked his partner over a nine month period - only stopping when a child entered the room - now has a looming jail term for the sickening acts.

Breanna Redhead

Worlds collideCommentsPremiumDenmark meets Denmark at World Cup training session in Perth

A total of nine junior and senior players based from Denmark Soccer Club made the trip up to the city for the opportunity to meet professional players from the 13th ranked team in the world.

Calvin Sims

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How fisherman fought off shark as family watched on

A WA man has described the dramatic moment he fought for his life after a shark ‘as big as his boat’ lunged at him while spearfishing.

Stuart McGuckin

Cultural heritagePremiumPremiumOrganisation urges community to continue learning about ACHA

WKSNAC chief executive Lisa Smith said it was understandable for change to make people ‘a bit anxious they don’t feel that they have been well explained to them’.

Mystery solved?CommentsCommentsPolice confirm likely origin of mystery washed-up object

Police have confirmed where the bizarre, barnacle-covered object that washed up on a beach in Green Head and made headlines around the world most likely came from.

Armed robbery PremiumPremiumSearch for juveniles after alarming bottle-o holdup

Police are hunting for two juvenile offenders after an alleged armed robbery at an Albany bottle shop on Tuesday morning.

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The EconomistPremiumA battery supply chain that excludes China looks impossible

THE ECONOMIST: Green industrial policy and hawkish security policies are clashing.

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The EconomistPremiumYour employer is (probably) unprepared for AI

THE ECONOMIST: Poor preparation for AI is bad news for your earnings and the broader economy.

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CNBCPremiumNetflix earnings showcase strength as industry struggles

Netflix added 5.9 million subscribers in the quarter and forecast a similar gain next quarter. The company hardly mentions its fledgling video game business at all in its shareholder note.

Alex Sherman

The EconomistPremiumThe mystery of gold prices

THE ECONOMIST: A fear-and-inflation hedge has failed to hedge against fear or inflation.

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‘Not happening’CommentsPremiumSaffioti puts final nail in the coffin of Commonwealth Games

There are no circumstances in which WA would agree to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games – not even if the costs were heavily subsided by the event organisers. 

Josh Zimmerman

Streaking aheadCommentsPremiumPedalling pollies take in WA for first time to back veterans

The State’s southwest is about to see a lot more of politicians than they’re used to as MPs of all stripes don lycra for the Pollie Pedal charity ride.

Katina Curtis

Massive lossesPremiumPremiumDud investment in developer costs taxpayers whopping $30m

A WA government department bought a majority stake in a ‘worthless’ apartment developer in an investment disaster that has so far cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, the corruption watchdog has found.

Search continuesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Incredibly brave’: 12yo hit-and-run victim in wheelchair

The driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a schoolgirl in a wheelchair after she suffered extensive injuries late last month is yet to be found.

Sad case VideoPremiumPremiumMan in court accused of killing grandad at Perth home

A 20-year-old man has faced court accused of killing his grandfather at a home in Perth’s south last month.

‘Unroadworthy’CommentsPremiumCar buyers warned as dealerships caught selling dodgy cars

Consumer Protection has issued a warning for car buyers to be wary of a Perth licenced dealership after the watchdog received more than 100 complaints regarding unroadworthy cars. 

Lauren Price