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  1. State Budget 2026PremiumNats urge support for areas out of Geraldton

  2. Pens down, shears up!PremiumWA College of Agriculture students take on the shearing shed

  3. FootballPremiumRoyals not yet dethroned despite spirited Railways challenge

  4. Hamelin Pool stromatolitesPremiumNext step taken in Hamelin Pool boardwalk build

  5. FootballPremiumMid West juniors show up in droves for WAFL trophy tour

Geraldton Turf Club’s outgoing chairman Brian O'Dwyer.

RacingPremiumO’Dwyer steps down as turf club chairman after 14 years

After 14 years in the role, Brian O’Dwyer has called time on his stint as Geraldton Turf Club chairman, stating said it’s time to sit back and enjoy the races. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Gascoyne Taxi dashcam footage from the alleged stolen car "T-boning" a taxi.

Courts and crimePremiumTwo more teens charged in alleged Carnarvon crime spree

Carnarvon police and detectives have charged a further two teenagers over an alleged crime spree resulting in burglaries, theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving. 

Imogen Wilson

Julian helped defend a roadhouse during the Warradarge bushfire last year.

Volunteer servicesPremiumJurien Bay local shares rewarding volunteer experience

Julian Bashford was just 13 when he first joined the Jurien Bay emergency services as a cadet — a decision he believes is one of the best he’s ever made. 

Imogen Wilson

Jurien Bay Bulldogs in their huddle

FootballPremiumJurien Bay on winners’ list, Morawa completes comeback win

Jurien Bay had a huge 74-point win over Moora in round four of the Central Midlands Coastal Football League on Saturday afternoon at Jurien Shire Oval. 

Rebecca Ruthven

The Shire of Carnarvon council offices.

Council chaosPremiumAppointing commissioner to Carnarvon council will take time

The Carnarvon community is still waiting for the State Government to appoint a commissioner to run its council in the wake of a recent exodus.

Kate Campbell

A 3D printed modular house model.

Housing CrisisPremiumA solution to the housing crisis in the Midwest region

With the housing crisis looming in the Mid West and Gascoyne region, many are seeking alternative arrangements for new builds, stepping outside of the traditional brick built home.

Sienna Seychell

Australia Post is looking for its newest recruit to manage the Eneabba LPO.

Postman PatPremiumPremiumMid West residents seek clarity on Eneabba LPO closure

Here’s a chance for anyone with the itch to own a post office or try their hand at being the local postie. Australia Post is looking for the next candidate to take on the Eneabba postal licence. 

The Shire of Carnarvon council offices.

Council chaosPremiumPremiumAppointing commissioner to Carnarvon council will take time

The Carnarvon community is still waiting for the State Government to appoint a commissioner to run its council in the wake of a recent exodus.

Geraldton Turf Club’s outgoing chairman Brian O'Dwyer.

RacingPremiumPremiumO’Dwyer steps down as turf club chairman after 14 years

After 14 years in the role, Brian O’Dwyer has called time on his stint as Geraldton Turf Club chairman, stating said it’s time to sit back and enjoy the races. 

Jurien Bay Bulldogs in their huddle

FootballPremiumJurien Bay on winners’ list, Morawa completes comeback win

Jurien Bay had a huge 74-point win over Moora in round four of the Central Midlands Coastal Football League on Saturday afternoon at Jurien Shire Oval. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Julian helped defend a roadhouse during the Warradarge bushfire last year.

Volunteer servicesPremiumJurien Bay local shares rewarding volunteer experience

Julian Bashford was just 13 when he first joined the Jurien Bay emergency services as a cadet — a decision he believes is one of the best he’s ever made. 

Imogen Wilson

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Police alleged the online offences occurred between January and February 2026. 

WA NewsPremiumTwo men accused of child sex crimes, one linked to Silvey

A West Australian Basketball Association referee and another man who is allegedly linked to the investigation into disgraced author Craig Silvey are set to face court on Wednesday.

Claire Sadler

A young man has died after losing control of his car and crashing in the Perth Hills.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPremiumYoung man dies after early morning crash in Perth Hills

Major crash detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Hannah Cross

West Australian writer Craig Silvey was charged with distributing and possessing child exploitation material in January after he was allegedly caught actively communicating with other paedophiles on the internet. 

crimeVideoPremiumDisgraced author wrote of teen assault & exploited young boy

Disgraced WA author Craig Silvey published novels that included scenes of a teenager being sexually assaulted by her father, and an underage boy trying to arouse elderly men before he was arrested.

Hannah Cross

Former Federal Police and Customs officer Stephen Michael Adams bragged to stallholders that he 'used to be a bad boy'.

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Freo Markets tenants make horrific discovery about handyman

A notorious sex attacker who became known as the West Perth rapist because of where he stalked his victims has been working as a handyman at the Fremantle Markets.

Ben Harvey

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Police alleged the online offences occurred between January and February 2026. 

WA NewsPremiumTwo men accused of child sex crimes, one linked to Silvey

A West Australian Basketball Association referee and another man who is allegedly linked to the investigation into disgraced author Craig Silvey are set to face court on Wednesday.

Claire Sadler

A young man has died after losing control of his car and crashing in the Perth Hills.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPremiumYoung man dies after early morning crash in Perth Hills

Major crash detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Hannah Cross

Former Federal Police and Customs officer Stephen Michael Adams bragged to stallholders that he 'used to be a bad boy'.

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PremiumFreo Markets tenants make horrific discovery about handyman

A notorious sex attacker who became known as the West Perth rapist because of where he stalked his victims has been working as a handyman at the Fremantle Markets.

Harley Reid may have left the nest but Luke Shuey remains the pad’s landlord.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumShuey’s $950 a week Eagle nest empty after Reid flies away

Innaloo may not be Perth’s most glamorous suburb, but one of its rental units has the reflected glory of not one, but two AFL greats.

An emergency department nurse who worked several shifts while high on a cocktail of drugs has had her registration cancelled.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumPerth nurse who worked while high on meth identified

An emergency department nurse who worked several shifts while high on a cocktail of drugs has had her registration cancelled.

Regional News

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has formally written to the ATCO chief executive abour delaying the Albany decommissioning.

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Energy Minister asks for ATCO gas switch-off delayed to 2027

Minister for Energy Amber-Jade Sanderson has formally requested ATCO to push back the decommissioning of Albany’s reticulated gas network to next year.

Melissa Sheil

Donnybrook SES rescue member Janine Stevens has volunteered with the emergency services for 30 years and says more people should think about joining.

WOW DAY PremiumSouth West SES member says more people should volunteer

With more than 30 years experience, a rescue member with the Donnybrook State Emergency Service is encouraging more people to volunteer in the lead up to Wear Orange Wednesday. 

Rose Patane

Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti release the State Budget.

South West splitPremiumState Budget a mixed bag for the South West

The 2026 State Budget has proved to be a mixed bag for the South West, with some regions set to benefit from new investment while others miss out entirely. 

Craig Duncan and Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Coolgardie will consider relocating its main administration office from Kambalda to Coolgardie.

Shire movePremiumPremiumShire of Coolgardie admin might move from Kambalda

The Shire of Coolgardie is considering moving its main administration office from Kambalda to Coolgardie and will create a report to examine the practicality of the move.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Craig Waters

Fire Safety PremiumPremiumBattery fire renews calls for disposal safety

A fire in a South West garbage truck has renewed calls for the community to take care when disposing of Lithium Ion Batteries. 

St John WA chair Monish Paul with commandery commendation recipient St John WA Harvey volunteer Julie Mizen.

ST JOHN PremiumPremiumSt John WA Harvey volunteer recognised for service

South West volunteer for St John WA recognised for service, dedication and leadership with commandery commendation at annual Investiture Ceremony

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A lack of high-quality feedback could also lead to attrition.

Workplace MattersCommentsPremium‘Be honest?’: Why workers don’t tell their bosses the truth

Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

Strategists such as Galloway can charge more than $15,000 a month for their services.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMeet the YouTube whisperers behind the biggest video names

With thousands of YouTube creators relying on the platform for income, many are turning to strategists as essential advisors on how to keep videos viral.

Alex Sherman and Zach Vallese

Energy supermajors have experienced a significant share price boost.

CNBC newsPremiumShell tops profit estimates as war drives price surge

British energy major Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring.

Sam Meredith

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

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Six passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius are finally winging their way to Perth, where they are set to arrive Friday and begin a lengthy stretch in quarantine.

Public HealthVideoCommentsHantavirus cruise passengers embark on plane to Perth

Six passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius are finally winging their way to Perth, where they are set to arrive Friday and begin a lengthy stretch in quarantine.

Matt Zis

Tianna Addison Diodato-Day went on an arson spree in 2024 with co-accused Dennis James Dear targeting cemeteries in Perth’s south.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumMajor update in Perth cemetery firebugs’ court case

A serial firebug who burned a Karrakatta cemetery chapel to the ground caused $3.4 million in damage, a court has been told.

Hannah Cross

Mr Moffat said Sunny had Type 1 diabetes and he had feared his son could have fallen unconscious without access to his insulin.

WA NewsWA Dad speaks out after update on missing son

The teenage boy went missing from a Perth school on Thursday morning.

Benjamin Jack McLaughlin has been charged with murder after a body was found in the boot of a burnt out car near Cervantes.

CourtPremiumPremiumBizarre details emerge after accused killer found naked

A mobile phone being used as a torch has incidentally recorded an alleged murder that ended with the accused found naked on a castaway ship, a WA court has been told.

Luke Ritchie appeared in court on Thursday, one day after he dropped his fiancee's body off near an ambulance outside a cafe in Joondalup.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumPremiumMan who dropped off woman’s body makes devastating admission

The man at the centre of the mysterious death of a woman dumped outside a Joondalup apartment complex has made a devastating admission in court.

An Albany great-grandmother who scratched a winning $100,000 ticket with her trusty lucky clothes peg says the first thing on the celebration menu is a massive bucket of chips for the whole family.

Chip chip hooray!CommentsWA gran’s lucky peg and chip celebration after big Lotto win

An Albany great-grandmother who scratched a winning ticket with her trusty clothes peg says the first thing on the celebration menu is a massive bucket of chips for the whole family.

Troy de Ruyter