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Chapman Valley won the 2024 GNFL premiership.

FootballPremiumThe wait is over: Bouncedown to GNFL’s 2025 season

Saturday will put an end to 224 days without local footy, when the siren sounds to mark the start of the Great Northern Football League’s 17-round 2025 season. 

Luke Lawson

Police have charged a 30-year-old man, accusing him of raping a woman when he broke into a Geraldton home in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Crime & CourtsPremiumMan accused of Geraldton home invasion and rape in court

A 30-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly broke into a Geraldton home armed with a knife and raped a woman.

Kate Campbell & Josephine Hingst

GNFL Country Week head coach Leith Teakle.

FootballPremiumTips for season 2025: Who will be premiers?

Local footy experts and community leaders give us their tips on who they think will be GNFL premiers in 2025 and which players are good bets for the JJ Clune Medal.

Luke Lawson

The Nationals’ Legislative Council MP Julie Freeman.

Political PathwayNeglect of town led new Nationals MP on path to politics

One of the Mid West’s newest State politicians says neglect of her adopted hometown led her on the path to politics, as she becomes the latest in a small list of WA parliamentary representatives from Mullewa.

Matthew Paddick

The scene of the fatal crash.

Courts & JusticePremiumMum in double fatal crash near Geraldton ‘distracted by GPS’

A woman who drove through a give way sign before a horror crash in Greenough that killed her young daughter and stepson has been handed a suspended jail term.

Rebecca Le May

The crowd at Geraldton's dawn service (left) and (right) Oaklan Mazzuchelli, 5, at the Geraldton march with a replica of his great-grandfather Keith Kermode's medals from the Vietnam War.

Anzac Day 2025PremiumThousands in Geraldton honour the Anzac legacy

About 4000 people came out in full force on a chilly morning for an emotional and poignant Anzac Day dawn service, making it one of the biggest turnouts in WA. The spirit continued for the main march later on.

Josephine Hingst

Anya Kolosinska with some crayfish for the Back of Boat BBQ at Shore Leave 2025.

Welcome A-ShorePremiumPremiumDiving right in to Shore Leave 2025

Shore Leave 2025 kicked off with a bang this week, with locals and out-of-towners soaking up all the festival has to offer.

Nik DeSantis attacks the rim

Basketball Buccs brace for Rockingham in blockbuster showdown

The Geraldton Buccaneers are gearing up for arguably one of the hardest road trips in the NBL1 West season as they travel down to Perth to take on Rockingham and Perry Lakes this weekend

Rovers versus Towns.

FootballPremiumPremiumTowns play host to Rovers to kick start season 2025

The GNFL returns this Saturday at Wonthella as fans are set to flock to Eighth Street to watch Towns and Rovers kick the 2025 season into gear

Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel for the conclave to elect a new Pope in 2013.

What I SeePremiumPope’s passing revives special memories of a special tour

The recent death of Pope Francis reminded me of my visit to Rome and the Vatican City almost 10 years ago.

Peter Fiorenza

The Nationals’ Legislative Council MP Julie Freeman.

Political PathwayNeglect of town led new Nationals MP on path to politics

One of the Mid West’s newest State politicians says neglect of her adopted hometown led her on the path to politics, as she becomes the latest in a small list of WA parliamentary representatives from Mullewa.

Matthew Paddick

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The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

Brendon Grylls and Mia Davies.

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All candidates confident in three-way race for Bullwinkel

All eyes are on Western Australia’s newest seat of Bullwinkel in Perth’s Hills, which is shaping up to be a fierce three-way race between Labor, the Liberals and the Nationals.

Jessica Page and Oliver Lane

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Mr Grayden, now 104, also fought in the Middle East and Borneo as WWII turned from survival to victory.

ANZAC DAY 2025CommentsPremiumThe humble hero who made Kokoda a symbol of wartime bravery

When Bill Grayden came around, he walked back to battalion headquarters to report that ‘the earlier report of my death had been erroneous’.

Malcolm Quekett

Andrew Edhouse today broke a 26-year silence at an inquest into Ms Govan’s suspected murder.

Courts & justicePremiumBikie accused of killing Lisa Govan breaks 26-year silence

The bikie accused of kissing and then killing missing woman Lisa Govan has detailed his deep hatred of police, claiming detectives kidnapped his friends and convinced his son he was going to kill him.

Ben Harvey

WA Premier Roger Cook.

NRLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNRL ticks off fresh bid for Perth to have its own team

The Australian Rugby League Commission has approved a bid to bring a NRL team to WA after receiving an increased proposal from the State Government. 

A Tesla Model Y was allegedly bought by a fraudster with cash she stole as a staffer for insurer QBE.

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PremiumEx-QBE manager charged with stealing as a servant, fraud

The woman was already facing civil action, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the insurer and using some of it to buy a Tesla.

Paul Criddle

MiningPremiumPremiumGold mining CEO charged with assault

The chief executive of $4.4 billion West Perth-based gold miner Capricorn Metals is on leave after being charged with aggravated assault.

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Christian Fletcher's photograph of Cable Beach in Broome has been shortlisted for the Galah Regional Photography Prize.

Snap happyPremiumDunsborough photographer named regional art award finalist

Dunsborough photographer Christian Fletcher has been recognised for having one of the best photographs by a regional artist after being shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize

Daniel Hocking

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 16: Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pope FrancisPremiumPope Francis leaves behind legacy as the People’s Pope

As the Geraldton Catholic community joins the world to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey has reflected on the late pontiff’s enduring legacy.

Josephine Hingst

Gnaraloo Station

Land SalePremiumGascoyne’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale

A Gascoyne pastoral station well known for its world-class surf is up for sale, with expressions of interest being sought for the land.

Matthew Paddick

A community celebration commemorating 100 years of Onslow’s relocation will be held along the Onslow Foreshore on April 26.

ONSLOW RELOCATIONPremiumPremiumCommunity celebrates 100 years of historic Onslow relocation

This year marks a major milestone for Onslow — 100 years since the town was officially relocated from the mouth of the Ashburton River to its current site at Beadon Point.

Nick Fardell and Rae Hutchinson are organising a walk for Goldfields residents affected by cancer.

WALK FOR CANCERPremiumPremiumLocals invited to ‘fight and unite’ at cancer walk

Goldfielders touched by cancer are invited to “remember, encourage, fight and unite” at an upcoming sunset walk.

Two people died after their ute towing a caravan collided with a truck on South Coast Highway near Jerramungup.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumTwo dead after car towing caravan collides with truck

A driver and a passenger have died in a tragic start to the Easter long weekend in WA, killed when a car towing a caravan collided with a truck in the Great Southern.

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Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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Fremantle MP Josh Wilson has maintained his stance on nuclear-powered submarines at an awkward press conference with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Federal election 2025PremiumWilson stands fast on AUKUS opposition despite King talk-up

Fremantle MP Josh Wilson has maintained his stance on nuclear-powered submarines at an awkward press conference with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Joe Spagnolo

A Sri Lankan pizza shop owner who dodged deportation for threatening two men with a gun over a drug debt again faces the prospect of having his visa revoked.

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Drug dealer faces deportation after second WA jail term

A Sri Lankan pizza shop owner who dodged deportation for threatening two men with a gun over a drug debt again faces the prospect of having his visa revoked, after being sent back to prison in WA for dealing.

Rebecca Le May

Police have charged a Glendalough man accused of a fatal hit-and-run in Wembley on Thursday night. 

CrimePremiumPremiumMan charged over fatal Wembley hit-and-run

An elderly man was run down in the incident before being rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries, where he later died. 

The week of campaigning was shortened by Anzac Day, where Peter Dutton visited Townsville RSL. Richard Dobson / Newswire

ElectionClock ticking for Dutton after chaotic week

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has just a week left to convince Australian voters he is the best fit to become the country’s next Prime Minister.

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died, her family told American news outlet NBC News. Supplied

UpdatedPremiumPremiumAndrews accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Virginia Giuffre, who accused both Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died aged 41.

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse has died by suicide.

CrimeJeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking victim dies by suicide

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse has died by suicide in Western Australia.

Hannah Cross and Oliver Lane