Midwest Times

Hollywood guestsExmouth chief says Bana will ‘have a whale of a time’

Hot on the heels of being named WA’s top tourist destination by a leading travel website, Exmouth has declared it is ready for the arrival of Hollywood superstar Eric Bana.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

Exmouth is readying for the arrivals of some Hollywood stars.

CORAL THREATMarine heatwave threatening coral reefs off WA coast

Liam Beatty

Banana glutNorth West’s banana-za reduces price of Perth fruit

A glut of WA-grown bananas has hit the Perth market amid a perfect storm of bumper production and challenges caused by recent floods and the COVID snap lockdown.

Jenne Brammer

GOLDEN TOUCHSandstone mine’s fate known soon

The fate of an historic goldmine in the Murchison will be known later this month, with its new lessors optimistic operations can be revived.

Elise Van Aken

MID WEST MININGGetting the balance right

FIFO and DIDO life has its ups and downs, with one Mid West couple revealing how they keep their relationship healthy while navigating the lifestyle.

Elise Van Aken

DEEP SPACEEye on the sky finds a far galaxy

Outback telescope pinpoints massive radio signal burst.

STAFF REPORTER

SERIAL THIEFTeen offender likely to be found unfit to stand trial

A Mid West teenager, accused of committing a hotel burglary in Geraldton on Sunday soon after moving to town, is likely to have the charges against him dropped under mental deficiency laws.

Liam Beatty

‘HIGHLY THREATENING’Angry son picks own sentence

A Dongara man who threatened to hurt his mother and damaged her property was presented with an unusual option in court last week — he got to choose his own punishment.

Liam Beatty

COVID impactsMuster Mullewa bites the dust amid COVID restrictions

Another event has been axed because of COVID-19 restrictions, with organisers of the popular Mullewa Muster and Rodeo announcing they have cancelled the 2021 event.

TALK IT OUTTown holds talks to tackle recent violence

Mid West Gascoyne District Supt Roger Beer — who travelled to the town to support local police — said the shire had had a peaceful few days, with no new related incidents over the weekend.

WASHED AWAYState investigates Carnarvon agribusiness damage bill

A quarter of Carnarvon’s growers have requested individual damage inspections, as government officials calculate the losses after this month’s floods.

ROAD TO RECOVERYOne lane is better than none

A major rural highway reopened Monday just two weeks after part of the road was torn away by floodwater, isolating communities from supplies and causing a flurry of hotel cancellations.

Lisa Favazzo

MOSQUITO RISKCarnarvon floods spark warning from health officer

The Shire of Carnarvon has issued a warning there will likely be a “significant” influx of mosquitoes and increased risk of infections, as the town grapples with the aftermath of this month’s floods.

Liam Beatty

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The story behind Frydenberg’s deal with Facebook

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were in constant contact over the weekend after the social media giant banned Aussie news organisations. Here’s how it all panned out.

Lanai Scarr

LIVE SportON DEMAND: WAFLW 2021 season

The WAFLW season returns in 2021 and The West Australian has you covered with a weekly ‘game of the round’ brought to you LIVE and exclusively right here.

Regional News

Smear campaignNationals WA candidate dad tied to ‘smear’ campaign

The person behind a crusade labelled as a “smear campaign” has been revealed as the father of Nationals WA candidate for the seat of Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen.

Jason Mennell

Sex claims mockedProsecution grills ‘healer’ in sex assault trial

State prosecutor Beau Sertorio has grilled Joseph Luke Williams on day seven of his sexual assault trial.

Kellie Balaam

Business after hoursIN PICTURES: Chambers connect in new hub

Albany and Denmark businesses got to know each other at a new shared working space at a special joint February Business After Hours last week.

Sarah Makse

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPSSkippers eye Perth basketball success

Albany Basketball Association captains Luke McGuire and Indi Weeden believe their teams have what it takes to be successful at the Basketball WA Senior Country Championships in Perth this weekend

“highly instigated”$1600 fine for Augusta man’s threat to kill

A car, a rock, and a miscommunication were three factors that led to an Augusta man threatening to kill his girlfriend’s friend and burn down her house.

Best in the westNorth-west town crowned best holiday destination in WA

The best travel destination in WA has been revealed — and it’s nowhere near Margaret River.

WA News

Dividend upStronger Aussie dollar dampens Austal’s first-half

The shipbuilder has trimmed revenue forecasts amid COVID-related program delays in Australasia, reduced support activities in the US and a soaring Aussie dollar.

Daniel Newell

Top watchedDebate wins votes and audience ratings for Seven

Last night’s clash between Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition leader Zak Kirkup saw Perth viewers firmly fixed on Channel Seven’s Flashpoint as the the two made their last ditch efforts to win votes.

Krystal Sanders

Unconscious slipDid McGowan hint he’d be Treasurer?

Mark McGowan has consistently refused to nominate a replacement for retiring Treasurer Ben Wyatt — including once more last night — but did he tip his hand in the final seconds of the debate?

See the photosThe terrifying moment a car is hit and dragged by truck

Heart-stopping photos have emerged of a hatchback car being pushed then crushed by a freight truck on a busy Perth highway.

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Tie-less Zak no match for McGowan

Liberal leader Zak Kirkup walked into the debate a marathon of steps behind Mark McGowan and limped from it without making up more than a few steps, writes Joe Spagnolo.