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  1. Courts and CrimePremiumGeraldton cop faces court for first time on serious charges

  2. Fuel crisisPremiumCut to fuel excise sees prices drop marginally in Geraldton

  3. Mid West outagesKirrilee Warr calls for upgraded power line to Geraldton

  4. GolfPremiumEaster tournament a smash hit among WA’s amateur golfers

  5. Arts and culturePremiumTwo new GRAG exhibitions to provide treat for art lovers

Geraldton has again been named a finalist in the 7NEWS WA Top Tourism Town Awards.

Top Tourism TownsGeraldton eyes tourism town gold after many silver linings

After four years of finishing runner-up in the 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards, could 2026 be the moment that Geraldton finally gets its golden moment in the sun?

Sienna Seychell

The Geraldton Courthouse.

Courts and CrimeMan accused of fatal crash to undergo neuropsychiatric test

A Nanson man charged over a fatal crash in Wandina last year that killed a young woman has been ordered to undertake a neuropsychiatric fitness assessment. 

Imogen Wilson

Argyle Star wins the 2026 Dongara Cup for jockey Rocky Cheung.

RacingPremiumArgyle Star shines brightest in 2026 Dongara Cup

There’s no surprise that the horse named Argyle Star shone the brightest among a highly competitive field of 12 to claim the 2026 Dongara Cup during Saturday’s race meet.

Rebecca Ruthven

Lenny Deacon and his dog Lucky.

Mental health missionPremiumEx-shearer’s pit stop in Gero on cycle around Australia

Lenny Deacon stops at Geraldton, which was one of many stops on his nationwide trip, as he cycles around Australia to raise money for mental health research.

Sally Q Davies

Coach Dayle Joseph celebrates with Buccs fans.

BasketballPremiumNew date announced for postponed Buccs match

The NBL1 West has pencilled in a new date for the postponed round one clash between Geraldton Buccaneers and Warwick Senators, bringing doubleheader action to town. 

Rebecca Ruthven

WA Limited Sprintcars champion Joel Ettridge.

MotorsportPremiumEttridge crowned WA Limited Sprintcars champion in Geraldton

Geraldton City Speedway saw a new State champion crowned over the weekend as the WA Limited Sprintcars series descended upon the Mid West for two action-packed nights of dirt racing.

Rebecca Ruthven

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Government boostPremiumPremium$31.8m boost to support WA’s foster and family carers

The Cook Government is set to deliver a $6.9 million package for regional WA foster and family carers, as part of a $31.8 million investment. 

Allen Griechen with WA Men’s netball assistant coach Kelly Eastough.

NetballPremiumPremiumGriechen stars in WA season opener at men’s nationals comp

Geraldton netballer Allen Griechen has etched his name in WA men’s netball history following his outstanding performance in the opening match of the Australian Men’s and Mixed National Championships. 

Rigters IGA Queens was the retail group’s WA store of the year.

Local WinsPremiumPremiumRigters IGA Queens wins WA IGA store of the year

Two Geraldton IGA stores have walked away with major honours at the WA IGA Awards of Excellence, including the gong for store of the year. 

The Geraldton Courthouse.

Courts and CrimeMan accused of fatal crash to undergo neuropsychiatric test

A Nanson man charged over a fatal crash in Wandina last year that killed a young woman has been ordered to undertake a neuropsychiatric fitness assessment. 

Imogen Wilson

Golfers hit the green in Geraldton this Easter.

GolfPremiumEaster tournament a smash hit among WA’s amateur golfers

The Geraldton Golf Club hosted its annual Easter Amateur Open over the weekend with more than 100 starters from across WA putting their golfing skills to the test across three days. 

Rebecca Ruthven

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Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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AFLCommentsPremium
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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday morning.

Prison death PremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

A male prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell, has died.

Amy Towers

Goldfields Women’s Refuge chief executive Suzie Williams.

Manosphere concernsGoldfields youth ‘more at risk’ to manosphere culture

Goldfields youth are more at risk of being swept into incel and “manosphere” cultures because of the region’s isolation, Goldfields Women’s Refuge’s chief executive says.

Tegan Guthrie

Tim, Eli, Makaelah, Tahlia and Ollie Reichelt at the Darkan Hotel fundraising auction for Maia.

Cancer FundraiserDarkan auction for young girl’s last-chance cancer treatment

A young girl battling her second bout of cancer has been given funds for her life-saving treatment after her home town united in a massive fundraising effort last month

Hannah Whitehead

Elli Mac salon owner Camille Odorisio and shire president Mike Walmsley.

SHOP LOCALPremiumPremiumShop Waroona and Win campaign has officially launched

Those shopping in Waroona will now have the opportunity to go into the draw for $1000

Wayne Monks has spent years advocating for a tourism hub in Norseman.

Tourism ideaPremiumPremiumGoldfields history advocate spruiks Norseman tourism idea

A tour operator and history buff has spent years advocating for a tourism promotion “hub” to be built in Norseman for people driving into WA.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03:Andrew Brayshaw and Judd McVee of the Dockers celebrate the final siren during the round four AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval, on April 03, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumPremiumMcVee potent in two-point Dockers thriller

Geraldton’s Judd McVee produced an outstanding game for the Dockers, notching up a career-high 23 disposals during a Good Friday classic against Adelaide. 

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Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumDimon exposes risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country’s 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Sara Salinas

Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

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There was a time Kimberly-born artist Natasha Muhl didn’t know coin designing was a job, so it was a major ‘pinch me moment’ when she was invited to design the Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary coins.

WA NewsCommentsREVEALED: Iconic Queen Elizabeth anniversary coin released

There was a time Kimberly-born artist Natasha Muhl didn’t know coin designing was a job, so it was a major ‘pinch me moment’ when she was invited to design the Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary coins.

Brooke Rolfe

An Albemarle employee walks out after they announced the closure of Kemerton Refinery Plant.

LithiumCommentsPremiumAlbemarle down to skeleton staff at idled lithium refinery

US chemicals giant Albemarle says it has “largely completed” sacking roughly 250 WA workers after making the call to idle the Kemerton lithium hydroxide refinery in February.

Simone Grogan

Motorists were promised a savings of 32¢ per litre when the Federal Government halved fuel excise and scrapped inflated GST incomes, but a week on, the bowsers are telling a very different story.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumExcise not having effect on WA bowsers as prices stay high

Motorists were promised a savings of 32¢ per litre when the Government halved fuel excise and scrapped inflated GST incomes, but the bowsers are telling a very different story, The West Australian can reveal.

A serious multi-vehicle crash at a notorious industrial intersection has sent four people to hospital — two with life-threatening injuries.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsTwo seriously injured in multi-vehicle pileup in Perth

A serious multi-vehicle crash at a notorious industrial intersection in Perth’s south has sent four people to hospital — two with life-threatening injuries.

Police are hunting for a man who was wielding a syringe during a terrifying daylight robbery outside a Rockingham school last month. 

WA NewsPremiumPremiumPolice searching for Perth syringe-wielding bag snatcher

Police are hunting for a man who was wielding a syringe during a terrifying daylight robbery outside a school in Perth’s south last month. 

Behind the scenes at the City to Surf promo shoot with Ryan Daniels and his children Avery (9) and William (7).

City to SurfCommentsChannel 7 star leads family fun run for disability

Ryan Daniels understands its never too early to get on the front foot - whether he’s preparing to call a game of football, read the news or take part in a fun run.

Kirsty Lichtenstein