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  1. Post-pandemic propertyCommentsPremiumProperty values in this WA town almost doubled in five years

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Pete Murray is heading to Geraldton in July.

National TourPremiumPete Murray to visit Geraldton on national tour

One of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters Pete Murray is set to grace the stage in Geraldton, as part of his national tour.

Matthew Paddick

Some of the proposed land at the Olive Street Precinct.

Housing ProjectPremiumOlive Street project tender to be awarded, ROI revealed

The project headed by the City of Greater Geraldton to help add more housing stock for key workers is set to be voted on at council, as the expected return on investment is revealed.

Matthew Paddick

Children trying to keep the inflatable ball in the air during one of the many games at the Harmony Festival.

Harmony FestivalCrowds flock to Stow Gardens for 2025 Harmony Festival

Massive crowds from all walks of life gathered at Stow Gardens on Saturday to enjoy all the activities and great food the 2025 Harmony Festival had to offer.

Josephine Hingst

Monisha R Tungal, Nozi Ndiweni, Bank Puttipong Pabjanda, Jay Chanakarn Pitisom, Lenny Ndiweni, 8, and Luba Ndiweni, 12.

Holi moleyPremiumGeraldton embraces spirit of the festival of colour

People turned themselves into bright colourful canvases as a crowd of more than 100 turned out to celebrate the traditional Hindu festival of Holi.

Kate Campbell

Wanderers' Zane Marwick.

Cricket Marwick completes back-to-back Doug Hogue wins

Wanderers all-rounder Zane Marwick has won local cricket’s highest individual honour — the Doug Hogue Medal.

Victor Tanti and Luke Lawson

Home-made gings are common in Geraldton. File image.

Projectiles launchedPremiumWoman left with serious facial injuries after ging attack

A woman suffered “significant facial injuries” after she was struck by projectiles when she confronted a group of juveniles using gings to launch rocks at a Geraldton home.

Kate Campbell

Sean Thompson is congratulated by teammates after his home run.

Softball Geraldton Softball League gears up for finals

The final qualifying round before the Geraldton softball finals featured dominant wins, close finishes and key victories shaping the post-season.

Wanderers' Zane Marwick.

Cricket Marwick completes back-to-back Doug Hogue wins

Wanderers all-rounder Zane Marwick has won local cricket’s highest individual honour — the Doug Hogue Medal.

Children trying to keep the inflatable ball in the air during one of the many games at the Harmony Festival.

Harmony FestivalCrowds flock to Stow Gardens for 2025 Harmony Festival

Massive crowds from all walks of life gathered at Stow Gardens on Saturday to enjoy all the activities and great food the 2025 Harmony Festival had to offer.

Some of the proposed land at the Olive Street Precinct.

Housing ProjectPremiumOlive Street project tender to be awarded, ROI revealed

The project headed by the City of Greater Geraldton to help add more housing stock for key workers is set to be voted on at council, as the expected return on investment is revealed.

Matthew Paddick

Many locals have wondered what has happened to Geraldton's wishing well.

Where is the wishing well?PremiumWish for a facelift granted for Geraldton landmark

Social media lit up with questions and speculation last week when it was discovered part of the iconic wishing well on Brede Street had vanished. But rest assured, there is a good reason for it.

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Photos have emerged of students boxing each other at Halls Head College.

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SHOCK FOOTAGE: School students operate brutal ‘fight club’

It’s where boys go in secret to let off steam and prove their worth - and risk getting broken jaws, swollen cheeks and black eyes while being beaten to a pulp. And it happens in a classroom in school time.

Troy de Ruyter

Professor Peter Richmond with baby Eric and Cameron and Aisling Yap.

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The WA baby making global medical history

He may be only four months old, but little Eric Yap has already made history.

Rhianna Mitchell

Teachers said structured lessons were not suitable for children unable to sit on a mat.

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Teacher’s shock insight into ‘out of control’ kindy kids

‘Screaming, yelling, ignoring any adult instruction and the swearing! Calling each other motherf---er, dickheads etc.’

Bethany Hiatt

Braeside Primary School principal Geoffrey Noel MacNicol has had his teaching registration cancelled.

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WA primary school principal charged with child sex offences

The alleged offences occurred during the January school holidays and in the metropolitan area.

Jake Dietsch

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Kyle Retallack, 27, Chloe Websdale, 23, and Joshua Cox, 26, all suffered “significant injuries” and died at the scene.

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Three victims killed in horror Lesley crash identified

The 27-year-old, 23-year-old and 26-year-old all suffered ‘significant injuries’ and died at the scene.

Artemisia Blythe and Caleb Runciman

Respected doctors John Love, Fiona Langdon and Seonaid Mulroy will stop delivering babies and caring for pregnant women at Subiaco within months.

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St John of God Subiaco loses experienced obstetricians

St John of God Subiaco is losing three highly skilled obstetricians amid growing concerns Australia’s private maternity hospitals are in crisis and may soon face collapse.

Katie Hampson

Natasha Marshall Donnelly and Andrew Donnelly.

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PremiumMystery around Andrew Donnelly’s troubled businesses deepens

A liquidator is investigating whether the former West Coast Eagle and his wife engaged in illegal phoenixing over the sale of a business mired in consumer complaints.

Exterior shots of the Subiaco apartment complex which is nearing completion.

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CommentsPremium‘Slap in the face’ after five year wait for Subiaco units

Long suffering buyers at a ‘boutique apartment complex’ in Subiaco - some of whom paid deposits five years ago - are being asked to stump up tens of thousands of extra dollars to see them completed.

Shortly before 11am, a motorcyclist in his 40s, ran into a tree near the Pinjarra-Williams Road and Watts Road intersection, in Dwellingup. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumMotorcyclist flown to RPH after hitting tree

A man has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital after his motorcycle crashed into a tree in WA’s south-east on Sunday. 

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Overlooking Geraldton, Western Australia from Wishing Well Lookout.

Post-pandemic propertyCommentsPremiumProperty values in this WA town almost doubled in five years

Geraldton homeowners are more than $250,000 richer compared to the start of the pandemic, with new research showing local properties have surged an incredible 94.4 per cent in value.

Kate Campbell & Kim Macdonald

Last year's inaugural Melanoma March in Geraldton.

Melanoma MarchMarching to honour those lost to an insidious disease

Local father of two Clinton Cox lost his brave battle against melanoma in 2022 at the age of just 42, seven years after his initial diagnosis. 

Kate Campbell

The Brunswick CRC hosted a community event to celebrate the centre’s new garden and patio area.

Celebrating the centrePremiumSouth West CRC celebrates major facelift

The Brunswick Community Resource Centre has received some stunning upgrades to celebrate their 20th year of service, adding a new enclosed patio area and a water-wise garden.

Craig Duncan

A WorkSafe investigation will be launched following a chlorine gas leak at the Collie Mineworkers Memorial Pool.

Chlorine gas leakWoman hospitalised after chlorine leak forces evacuations

A WorkSafe investigation has been launched following a chlorine gas leak at the Collie Mineworkers Memorial Pool that resulted in nine nearby residents being evacuated and one woman being put in hospital.

Tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities when it comes to repairs and maintenance in a rental home.

Consumer WatchPremiumPremiumWho does what with repairs and maintenance in a rental

Tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities when it comes to repairs and maintenance in a rental home.

Independent candidate Shane van Styn and his three-month old son Redmond.

Election wash-upPremiumPremium‘Good time to be a farmer’: Rural Mid West well represented

Former Geraldton mayor Shane van Styn says the Mid West’s rural population will have never had greater representation, if the results of the 2025 State election remain as projected.

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Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumFed’s next cut awaits ‘greater clarity’ on Trump policies

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank can wait to see how President Donald Trump’s aggressive policy actions play out before it moves again on interest rates.

Jeff Cox

The LCBO removes US products off the shelves on the first day of the trade war instigated by Donald Trump’s Administration in Toronto, Ontario.

CNBC newsCommentsSo long, Jack: Canadians ditch US booze amid trade wars

Several Canadian provinces have taken US liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The new improved Amazon Alexa will carry a monthly fee.

TechnologyCommentsHugely popular home AI system to carry new monthly fee

The popular system used in millions of homes will be able to buy concert tickets, order groceries and run through recipes ... but it will come at a cost.

Annie Palmer

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A raging fire blowing potentially hazardous smoke across parts of Balcatta has destroyed a family-owned furniture business.

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WA furniture business destroyed in warehouse blaze

“The roof is collapsing, the walls are collapsing, so we’re not sending anyone in.” 

Caleb Runciman

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton in Mindarie.

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025PremiumCooking with gas: Dutton vows to fast-track WA billions

Peter Dutton has vowed to end the stalemate over gas off WA’s North West coast within 30 days, if he becomes Prime Minister.

Jessica Page

House fire at Paringa Street, Morley.

WA NEWSPremiumPremiumFirefighters douse Morley blaze which destroyed home

Nearby residents have been urged to turn off their air-conditioners as there is large amounts of smoke in the area. 

An investigation has been launched after a suspicious man approached multiple young girls in Baldivis in the last week. 

CrimeReports of suspicious man approaching girls in Baldivis

An investigation has been launched after a suspicious man approached multiple young girls in Baldivis in the last week. 

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NEWSPremiumPremiumWhy Aussie hero hates the name ‘crate man’

One of the good Samaritans who pinned down and stopped a rampaging killer has received a major honour and revealed why he hates the nickname “crate man”.

Mr Hagart was working as a security manager at the busy Pilbara shopping centre when he saw a knife-wielding Ashley Fildes trying to stab a female police officer as he pushed her to the ground.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFormer security guard honoured after tremendously brave act

A former security guard and a serving police officer have been recognised for their acts of selflessness in this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations.

Oliver Lane