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  1. It’s a boyPremiumFormer mayor welcomes first child into the world

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Labor candidatePremiumDenton on the ticket creates three-horse race for Mid West

City of Greater Geraldton councillor Jenna Denton says she aims to do right by the region, having been preselected as the Labor candidate for the Mid West.

Matthew Paddick

BasketballPremiumBuccs aim to bounce back in season 2025

After finishing the 2024 season with a record of 21-3 with a tough loss in the preliminary final against Willetton, the Buccs are setting their sights on a fresh start in season 2025. 

Luke Lawson

Missing personCommentsSearch for prospector missing in WA’s Mid West ramped up

Barry Podmore was last seen in the Karroun Hills area, in the Mid West, on December 4.

Claire Sadler

Flavour ReportPremiumHidden gem of a new cafe offers cosy bite

Nestled just behind EB Games, Laneway Café is a delightful surprise waiting to be discovered

Derek Goforth

Local LithiumPremiumLithium sent to South Korea as part of partnership

A WA lithium provider and an internationally renowned battery manufacturer’s partnership has seen the first shipment of spodumene concentrate leave Geraldton Port.

Matthew Paddick

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Perth man charged with murder after fatal Pilbara assault

A Perth man has faced court on a murder charge after another man was found dead in a Roebourne home earlier this month.

Caleb Runciman and Matthew Paddick

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PremiumMan dies after fight on regional WA street

A neighbour said he was home at the time and heard and saw police sirens and cars blaring down the road.

Labor candidatePremiumPremiumDenton on the ticket creates three-horse race for Mid West

City of Greater Geraldton councillor Jenna Denton says she aims to do right by the region, having been preselected as the Labor candidate for the Mid West.

It’s a boyPremiumPremiumFormer mayor welcomes first child into the world

Former City of Greater Geraldton mayor Shane Van Styn and his wife Jazzlyn have welcomed their first child into the world — a baby boy — who arrived more than a week early. 

RacingPremiumPearce brothers from Perth back for more in Geraldton

The Pearce brothers will be making their return to Geraldton Turf Club on Sunday, partnering up with proven winning jockey Tash Faithfull and hoping to walk away with victories under their belt.

Luke Lawson

Desperate pleaPremiumMother pleads for return of stolen jewellery

A mother has made a desperate plea to get back her stolen jewellery, before she leaves Geraldton permanently.

Matthew Paddick

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Scorchers star could miss three matches with quad injury

Perth Scorchers all-rounder Aaron Hardie could miss the first three matches of the Big Bash League season and may not bowl until January as he battles a quad injury. 

Jackson Barrett

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UK rapper Yung Filly charged with driving at 158km/h

UK rapper Yung Filly has been charged with hooning and had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly clocked driving at 158km/h while on bail.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Star trio to return in 2025 as Freo eye ‘sustained success’

Fremantle expect star trio Kiara Bowers, Ange Stannett and Aine Tighe to all be available for the 2025 AFLW season in what the club hopes is a period of ‘sustained success’ starting next year.

Samantha Rogers

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Jackson rejected offer from BBL rival to sign with Scorchers

West Australian quick Bryce Jackson knocked back an offer from a rival Big Bash League franchise to be confirmed as Mitch Marsh’s replacement in Perth Scorchers’ squad for this season. 

Jackson Barrett

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WA News CommentsMultiple fines issued to abalone fishers as season kicks off

There were more than 40 fines and warnings issued to abalone fishers as the first session of the coveted fishing season kicked off this weekend.

Hannah Cross

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTwo divers die just hours apart in Perth

Two divers have died just hours apart in a tragic day along the Perth coast. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Courts and JusticePremiumPremiumLawyer sues Chris Ellison and MinRes over ousting

Mineral Resources and its besieged boss Chris Ellison are fighting claims by an in-house lawyer that she was ousted for allegedly raising cultural concerns.

CrimePremiumPremiumHow an accused killer became a folk hero online

To understand why Luigi Mangione, the American accused of gunning down a healthcare executive, has become an online folk hero you have to first understand the state of the profit-driven US healthcare system.

CelebrityCommentsCommentsDrake to open Aussie tour with Perth show

The long wait is over for Drake fans in the West, the rapper is coming back to Perth for the first time in a decade.

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Port of callPremiumLuxury French cruise ship stops over in Esperance

Esperance has received a summer tourism boost, with a French luxury cruise ship stopping over in the south-east coastal town on Friday.

Neil Watkinson

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONPremiumSt Mary’s Church luncheon shows appreciation for seniors

More than 80 seniors attended St Mary’s Catholic Church’s annual seniors’ Christmas luncheon last Saturday.

Carwyn Monck

Untold HistoryPremiumHow the Perth Cup became one of the city’s key summer events

Each buggy was the scene of a picnic, most of those who drove bringing their own provender

Malcolm Quekett

FOR COUNTRY AND CULTURE PremiumPremiumRanger network secures $4.116 million for Country

The Pilbara Ranger Network will receive a $4.116 million grant to assist with further efforts to protect and nurture the land and culture of the region. 

preserve gnarabupCampaign against Gnarabup plan relies on ‘misinformation’

The developer of a proposed resort at Gnarabup has hit back at the campaign against it, describing the Preserve Gnarabup website as “misinformation”.

time off-trackBunbury Hospital ambulance ramping among WA’s worst

Ambulances are spending more time than ever queued up outside Bunbury Hospital in a sign of major struggles in the health system, the State’s Opposition claims.

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CNBC newsCommentsJust how powerful is Google’s breakthrough quantum chip?

Google has unveiled a new chip called Willow that it says marks a major breakthrough in the field of quantum computing, an area seen as the next frontier for many tech companies.

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CNBC newsVideoCommentsHe bought a KFC store for $100,000. Now he’s worth $3b

As a kid, Jack Cowin shovelled snow and sold Christmas cards for cash. By the time he reached his 20s, it was burgers. Today: The 82-year-old is a billionaire, thanks to his fast food empire.

Ernestine Siu

CNBC newsVideoPremiumWATCH: What to do now if you have Bitcoin in your portfolio

Bitcoin finally reached $US100,000 and investors holding the cryptocurrency in their portfolios have a few moves they’ll need to make before they celebrate.

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FinanceCommentsPrice of Bitcoin soars past $US100k mark for first time

The price of bitcoin soared past the long-awaited $US100,000 benchmark for the first time ever late Wednesday evening.

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‘Extremely concerning’: Cook on ex-WAIS coach claims

WA Police are looking into claims of ‘potential criminal conduct’ involving ex-pole vault coach Alex Parnov in the wake of allegations he preyed on young female athletes - including gold medallist Nina Kennedy.

Emily Moulton and Joe Spagnolo

Severe WeatherCommentsFloods inundate Australia’s hottest town after thunderstorms

Australia’s ‘hottest town’ is flooding after heavy rainfall inundated parts of the Pilbara region. 

Caitlyn Rintoul and Hannah Cross

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAuction fever hits in WA as State records biggest weekend

A small Cottesloe cottage was among 36 that went under the hammer this weekend — in the State’s biggest auction weekend for the year.

WA News CommentsCommentsMultiple fines issued to abalone fishers as season kicks off

There were more than 40 fines and warnings issued to abalone fishers as the first session of the coveted fishing season kicked off this weekend.

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CommentsPremiumAnxious wait to see results is over for Year 12 students

The nervous wait is now over for WA’s school leavers anxious to find out their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank results.

NewsHuge offer in hunt for missing persons

One Australian state has offered up huge sums of money in a “first time” effort to help solve hundreds of missing persons cases.

Liam Beatty