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  1. MiningPremiumIluka tumbles to $24m loss on weaker prices, stronger dollar

  2. FootballPremiumTowns claim gripping comeback win over Railways

  3. Anti-bullying Premium‘I don’t see bullying anymore’: Kids on social media ban

  4. FootballPremiumSharks circling flag honours, locking in grand final spots

  5. HealthPremiumNo Gero GPs get recent State-funded ADHD specialist training

Lacey and Max Ditchfield and inset the bullet damage to their camper trailer.

CrimePremiumCouple’s camping nightmare as trailer struck by bullet

A Geraldton couple’s camping trip to celebrate their first wedding anniversary turned into an ordeal when their camper trailer was struck by a bullet in Mullewa on Friday night.

Kate Campbell

Temporary safety buoys around Cliff Head.

MaritimePremiumTemporary lighting placed at Cliff Head off Dongara

Temporary lighting has been installed around the abandoned oil platform outside Dongara, with mariners calling for stronger measures to protect Australian waters. 

Sally Q Davies

The swimming emus were spotted by a Kalbarri Cruise group.

Emu-xcuse me>PremiumMob of Kalbarri emus go viral for taking a rare river swim

Two Kalbarri locals and a group of tourists were blown away by a strange act from a group of emus, who were caught on camera taking a swim across the Murchison River — with the video amassing millions of views.

Sally Q Davies

Heidi Grima with a chicken at the 2024 Mullewa Show, and inset, a goose in the poultry exhibit at last year's Chapman Valley Show.

Bird fluPremiumMixed bag on poultry sections at local agricultural shows

Organisers of the Mullewa and Northampton agricultural shows have axed the poultry section at this year’s event later this month in the wake of H5 bird flu fears.

Kate Campbell

There was heartbreak for the Geraldton Buccaneers at RAC Arena.

BasketballPremiumANALYSIS: Where did it go wrong for the Buccaneers?

The NBL1 West decider dished up a low-scoring, high-pressure encounter between the two benchmark sides of the competition, but the win fell Rockingham’s way. Where did it go wrong for the Geraldton Buccaneers?

Rebecca Ruthven

East Fremantle's Tiani Teakle secured her side's place in the WAFLW grand final.

FootballPremiumSharks circling flag honours, locking in grand final spots

It was a great weekend to be a footy team with a shark as its mascot, as both the East Fremantle women and Cervantes secured spots in their respective leagues’ grand finals at the weekend.

Rebecca Ruthven

Perenjori Agriculture Show 2026

Agricultural showsPremiumPremiumIt’s show season: Perenjori Ag Show delights the community

Thousands flocked through the gates to celebrate another Perenjori Agricultural Show on Saturday, kicking off show season in the Mid West for 2026.

Jasper Picking in action.

MotocrossPremiumPremiumLocals deliver strong showing in Gero Tri Series round

The Geraldton round of the 2026 Tri Series Motocross competition delivered a full day of racing, with about 180 riders descending on the track for a spectacular day of competition at Nargulu on Saturday.

Rovers celebrate one of their many first goals.

HockeyPremiumPremiumRovers outmuscle Saints in brutal 9-0 victory

Rovers made a huge statement in the Geraldton Hockey Association’s men’s A-grade competition, while Murchison strengthened their finals prospects in both the men’s and women’s competitions.

Towns' Ava Gould and Railways' Frances Simmons compete for the ball.

FootballPremiumTowns claim gripping comeback win over Railways

Towns held on for a thrilling two-point comeback victory over Railways in the GNFLW on Saturday in a contest that went down to the final minutes at WA Country Builders Stadium

Derek Goforth & Rebecca Ruthven

Debbie Hood, Andrew Short and Kerry Short

Dementia donationPremiumClub honours past president battling dementia with donation

The Forget Me Not Cafe in Geraldton has received a generous donation of a $20,000 interactive projector from a local club in Geraldton.

Sienna Seychell

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Everywhere: The extent of flight tracking data for Fortescue’s private jet. Pictured is Fortescue executive chair Andrew Forrest at Scitech.

Herd on the TerracePremiumWhere in the world was Andrew Forrest?

It’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship for Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue in Morocco. Plus: Ben Wyatt’s GST slam dunk; and a new chapter in WA luxury builder’s insolvency intrigue.

The Royal Hotel, Wellington St, Perth.

Administration and liquidationPremiumTop WA hospitality venues enter administration

The companies behind The Royal Hotel, Ciao Dandy and Busselton Pavilion have gone into voluntary administration amid a ‘restructuring’ process, but will continue trading.

Adrian Rauso

C Restaurant owner Olivier Letrone has announced the closure of the venue after 25 years.

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Perth’s iconic rotating restaurant to shut in early 2027

After millions of guests, thousands of rotations, and countless memories, an iconic Perth venue will say goodbye in January.

Zach Margolius

Jeff Spinner Manager of Operations South Western Power Unknown

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Staff describe Western Power rapist as bully, wannabe bikie

The Western Power manager who raped a colleague on a work trip was a bully who bragged about his bikie connections but was exposed as a wannabe by a senior Coffin Cheater.

Ben Harvey

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Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich and chair Andrew Pridham on Wednesday.

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‘Deeply embarrassed & ashamed’: Swans bosses on player bans

Sydney chair Andrew Pridham says banned Swans players are ‘extremely remorseful for their actions’ and says the decision to ‘effectively torpedo our season’ showed how seriously the club had taken the matter.

Chris Robinson

C Restaurant owner Olivier Letrone has announced the closure of the venue after 25 years.

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Perth’s iconic rotating restaurant to shut in early 2027

After millions of guests, thousands of rotations, and countless memories, an iconic Perth venue will say goodbye in January.

Zach Margolius

Emergency services at a Baldivis property last October.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumChatGPT ‘egged on’ Perth mother before alleged baby murder

More than 8000 messages between a Perth mother accused of murdering her baby and chatGPT will form a central part of the case, a court has been told. 

Sinamon is East Victoria Park.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumPerth bakery back in court over alleged unlawful conduct

A Perth bakery boss accused of physically blocking Fair Work inspectors as they tried to access employment records is being taken to court. 

Emergency crews from Police, DFES and St John WA were in attendance.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumFatal collision in Wheatbelt sparks police investigation

A young woman has died after her hatchback collided with a tree on a rural road in WA’s Wheatbelt. 

Regional News

Sea lions at Abrolhos Islands.

‘Big sea puppies’PremiumResearchers work to boost health of Abrolhos sea lions

Researchers have visited an isolated and endangered sea lion population off the Mid West coast to learn more about them and protect them from diseases, including H5 bird flu.

Sally Q Davies

Kempton Electrical Contracting owner Bailey Kempton.

Regional businessPremiumMid West businesses pessimistic about future outlook

Conflict in the Middle East is fuelling pessimism for Mid West businesses about their futures, according to a new report from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA.

Sienna Seychell

A fishing camp at Lake Quallilup being investigated.

Overfishing crackdownPremiumOverfishing risks ruining it for everyone at Lake Quallilup

Authorities have issued a warning about the consequences of overfishing after catching a group of fishers breaching the number and size limit for black bream at a popular lake east of Esperance.

Toby Cann

The Geraldton foreshore from above.

Local governmentPremiumPremiumGeraldton’s ties with sister cities go ‘dormant’

Cybersecurity risks have forced the City of Greater Geraldton to move away with their partnerships with foreign cities, after a warning from Federal Government. 

Edible Gardens Festival organiser Trevor Paddenburg is calling for gardeners to get in touch to be part of the 2027 Edible Gardens Festival in May next year.

Community FestivalPremiumPremiumShow off you space in Margaret River Edible Gardens Festival

A South West festival aimed about getting the most out of your garden is coming back to Margaret River next year, with organisers calling on locals to open their space to share what they have created.  

Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love.

Rail safetyPremiumPremiumProgress on mandatory train lighting law

The State Government and Opposition will negotiate amendments to a proposed mandatory train lighting law after the government committed to supporting Nationals WA leader Shane Love’s private member’s Bill.

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The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

CNBC newsMyspace eyes comeback to combat social media fatigue

The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

Sawdah Bhaimiya

An aerial view shows a former eel fishing boat covered in dried mud among on low water among the banks of the river Rhine near Neuss, western Germany, on July 30, 2026, as the water level in the Rhine is falling to a record low following exceptionally hot weather.

CNBC newsPremiumEurope is blowing up riverbeds to save its economy

Authorities are turning to extreme measures to fight the economy-threatening drought, like blowing up riverbeds.

Sam Meredith

Michael Burry, former head of Scion Capital Group.

CNBC newsPremiumBurry of The Big Short fame says we’re near ‘1987-type fall’

Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still end in a sharp sell-off reminiscent of the 1987 stock-market crash.

Yun Li

BP chief executive Meg ONeill.

CNBC newsPremiumBP profit more than doubles, Trump blasts Big Oil

BP on Tuesday reported a sharp upswing in second-quarter profit, as energy supermajors reap massive profits from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the US and Iran.

Sam Meredith

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Former West Coast player Brad Sheppard will take his former club and the AFL to trial next year after mediation failed in his bid for compensation over career-ending head injuries.

Courts & JusticePremiumBrad Sheppard taking claims against AFL, West Coast to trial

Former West Coast player Brad Sheppard will take his former club and the AFL to trial next year after mediation failed in his bid for compensation over career-ending head injuries.

Hannah Cross

Ben Wyatt AO in conversation after his Leadership Matters address.

Leadership MattersPremiumMiners must sell value and there’s undue pollie hate: Wyatt

Ben Wyatt believes Australia’s resources sector needs to get better at communicating its worth to society and that hostility towards politicians has veered into ‘dangerous territory’. 

Adrian Rauso

A man has allegedly smashed a car through a high school fence in the middle of the day as he tried to evade a police chase in Armadale.

CrimePremiumPremiumDriver escaping police pursuit crashes through school fence

A man has smashed a car through a high school fence in the middle of the day as he allegedly tried to evade a police chase in Seville Grove.

The City of Melville voted not to proceed with a public Bon Scott tribute (pictured: the 2020 Highway to Hell event honouring AC/DC in the City of Melville).

Local GovernmentCouncil votes down plan to honour Perth-raised AC/DC legend

A public tribute to recognise one of Melville’s biggest celebrity claims to fame will not go ahead due to cost concerns and questions over relevance.

A violent criminal who transitioned to a woman inside prison should not be transferred to a female jail because she had always been treated as a man while behind bars, the Supreme Court has been told.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremium‘Trans prisoner should be made to stay in male jail’

A violent criminal who transitioned to a woman inside prison should not be transferred to a female jail because she had always been treated as a man while behind bars, the Supreme Court has been told.

Commander Lawrence Panaia pictured speaking outside Police Headquarters.

POLICEPremium‘Human error’ blamed after WA gun owner emails leaked

Hundreds of licensed firearm holders had their email addresses accidentally leaked to other law-abiding gun owners, forcing WA Police to apologise and raising security concerns by a peak firearms association.

Caleb Runciman