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  1. SEEDING 2025Mixed bag of rain, crop composition for WA farmers

  2. HealthMid West still missing key specialist care, report finds

  3. Fishing FuroreCalls for fishers to speak about seismic survey impacts

  4. Seagrass FestivalSeagrass Festival to raise funds for Shark Bay

  5. FootballTiger Sharks snatch win against Dandaragan

Rovers' Kyiesha Ronan kicks at goal

FootballRovers end drought with first win in two seasons

After two whole winless seasons, Rovers’ women finally broke the drought when the Demons kickstarted their campaign with a 65-point win over Northampton on Saturday at Greenough Oval. 

Luke Lawson

Oscar Stangle (4) on a farm south of Coorow where seeding has begun.

Where is the rain?Record-breaking hot, dry autumn should end by June: bureau

After a long and dry summer that saw the equal hottest temperature on record, the Mid West can expect to see rain by the end of May according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Josephine Hingst

Clinical yarning workshop facilitators Associate Professor Ivan Lin and Kelsie Crowe with WA Country Health Service clinical staff Shanna Jacobie, Florence Khimbi, Jennifer Ryan and Olga Antonova at Mullewa Health Centre.

Communication aimClinical yarning training offered to MW health workers

Almost 200 health workers in Geraldton and Mullewa have taken part in “clinical yarning” training, in a bid to help them better communicate with Aboriginal patients and their families.

Kate Campbell

The emergency department at Geraldton hospital.

2025 Health CheckCountry junior doctors face fatigue, low support: report

WA’s junior doctors have delivered a sobering assessment of working conditions across the WA Country Health Service, with a new report revealing alarming statistics for regional hospitals.

Josephine Hingst

A female worker at Westgold Resources' Big Bell gold mine near Cue was killed after being hit by a mining vehicle underground. She died while being flown to Perth.

Crime & CourtsPremiumMajor update after Perth FIFO worker killed at gold mine

The 25-year-old died in 2020 when she was struck by an underground mining vehicle.

Kate Campbell

Rovers' Kyiesha Ronan kicks at goal

FootballRovers end drought with first win in two seasons

After two whole winless seasons, Rovers’ women finally broke the drought when the Demons kickstarted their campaign with a 65-point win over Northampton on Saturday at Greenough Oval. 

Luke Lawson

Oscar Stangle (4) on a farm south of Coorow where seeding has begun.

Where is the rain?Record-breaking hot, dry autumn should end by June: bureau

After a long and dry summer that saw the equal hottest temperature on record, the Mid West can expect to see rain by the end of May according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Steve Nanninga, Brady Watt and Casey Brown.

GolfSpalding Park Golf Course hosts 51st annual PRO AM Series

Spalding Park Golf Club will host their 51st annual Pro-AM series with the best pros from around Australia and the Mid West flocking to the course from Friday through to Sunday. 

The waters of Shark Bay.

Seagrass FestivalSeagrass Festival to raise funds for Shark Bay

A First Nations business based in Denham will host a one-night only concert to raise critical funds and much-needed awareness for ecologically sensitive areas.

Otis Sienkewitz, 11.

Rock and rollPremiumRevolve Skate Series a flipping hit at Wonthella

Geraldton’s Wonthella Skate Park came alive on Sunday with the sound of wheels on concrete, high-fives, and cheers as the Revolve Skate Series hit town for its latest leg. 

Derek Goforth

Dandaragan’s Jesse Reinke.

FootballTiger Sharks snatch win against Dandaragan

Cervantes claimed a big win over Dandaragan in round three of the Central Midlands Coastal Football League, claiming their second win of the season.

Luke Lawson

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

HEDLAND COUNCIL PremiumTensions flare at Port Hedland council meeting

The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.

Madelin Hayes

Tara Michelle Enoka received the stern caution after she asked Joondalup Magistrates Court to postpone her sentencing, delaying the already-protracted matter yet again.

Courts and justicePremiumPerth’s alleged cancer scammer given stern caution in court

An aspiring boxer accused of pocketing almost $37,000 in donations after falsely claiming she was battling cancer says she wants to return the stolen cash but doesn’t know how.

Sarah Steger

Clare Connor was assaulted by a driver on the way home from a night out in Perth.

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PremiumExtremes Perth women take to protect themselves from attacks

Perth women are carrying tasers, aerosol insect repellent and sharp hair pins in their handbags to guard themselves against potential attackers and feel safe our streets.

The construction site behind Santa Maria College in Attadale.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumTwo men rushed to hospital after construction incident

Two men have been rushed to hospital after a fall at a school building site on Saturday. 

Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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PremiumRogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

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The Mid West lacked specialists in several critical, life-saving fields.

HealthMid West still missing key specialist care, report finds

Only about 10 per cent of the specialists working in regional WA are based in the Mid West, covering less than half of surveyed specialties, according to a new report.

Josephine Hingst

Former Mingenew Shire councillor Peter Gledhill.

Regional WAPremiumIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Farmer takes down child’s drone

A trigger-happy former Mingenew councillor has faced court after shooting a seven-year-old girl’s drone out of the sky.

Josephine Hingst

New Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley expressed her support of the live export trade.

live exportPremiumSussan Ley affirms support of live sheep export industry

Newly elected Federal opposition Leader Sussan Ley has affirmed her support of the live sheep export industry, saying it should come as no surprise to Western Australian farmers.

Melissa Pedelty and Katina Curtis

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

HEDLAND COUNCIL PremiumPremiumTensions flare at Port Hedland council meeting

The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.

Life Without Barriers child and family practitioner Danica Clow.

Fostering supportGeraldton foster care program calls for community support

A national not-for-profit organisation, Life Without Barriers, is appealing to the Geraldton community to consider becoming foster carers, as the need for supportive, family-based care continues to grow.

Matt Wood is aiming to run from Geraldton to Perth to raise money for the Shaka Project.

Run fundraiserGeraldton native to run to 420km to Perth for mental health

A Geraldton native is set to run from his hometown to Perth, all in the name of raising money and spreading awareness for mental health.

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

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

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The man had more than just a few flutters on Ladbrokes using his company credit card, paying some of the cash back but ultimately leaving the small firm with a $122,496 loss.

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Man who gambled $413,000 of his bosses’ money jailed

A trusted worker who used his employer’s credit card to gamble - even after being found out - was able to ‘craft a convincing lie’ and keep doing it, a Perth court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

Lorraine Lekias is a foster carer who set up a charity called fostering hope. Andrew Ritchie

WA NewsCommentsPremiumRecognition for foster kids’ program founder

A Perth woman whose boundless love for the children in her care inspired her to start a charity from her living room believes everyone can do their bit to foster hope and joy for kids in need.

Bethany Hiatt

The birds — who appear on the State’s flag — have been suffering from painful symptoms.

AnimalsCommentsCommentsWA’s iconic emblem animal at risk of mysterious syndrome

WA Wildlife has reported a considerable rise in a mysterious syndrome harming the State’s most iconic bird.

A fundraiser has been set up by Mr McElroy’s sister-in-law to help out the devastated family. 

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Shocking twist in fatal Mother’s Day crash on Forrest Hwy

New details have come to light after a devastating double fatality south of Perth.

The WA Corruption and Crime Commission found a man was wrongfully detained twice after officers misspelt his name. NewsWire / Diego Fedele

NewsMan wrongly arrested twice over misspelling

Western Australian police have been blasted after an investigation found how officers had mistakenly locked up the same man after misspelling his name.

A motorcyclist has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Perth’s east on Tuesday. 

CrimePremiumMan dies after being hit by car in Perth’s east

A motorcyclist has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Perth’s east on Tuesday. 

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