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An aerial view of Geraldton Port.

Dust-upGero dust-up: MWPA propose second dust tamer fence

In the ongoing fight against dust, the Mid West Ports Authority has proposed construction of another dust containment barrier fence to further combat the growing problem. 

Imogen Wilson

Feral deer.

Culling RoundWA on its way to wiping out feral deer population

WA is on its way to wiping out the feral deer population plaguing farmers, after the latest State Government cull saw the removal of nearly 300 head in two regions.

Georgia Campion

The Greenbushes lithium mine in WA's South West.

Talison MineTalison launches blast SMS alert service

Talison Lithoum has introduced a new Blast SMS Alert Service to give interested community members and nearby residents advance notice of planned blasting activities at its Greenbushes operation

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Tracey Hodgkins

Business AwardsBusiness awards to celebrate Blackwood’s best

Businesses across Bridgetown-Greenbushes are being invited to step into the spotlight as nominations open for the inaugural Blackwood Chamber Business Excellence Awards

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Fletcher Wetherell, Boyanup, will represent Western Australia in the Beef Cattle Paraders competition.

JUDGES AND PARADERS Eight WA judges and paraders to compete in national champs

One of Boyanup’s own is set to represent the State’s agricultural industry at this year’s National Young Judges and Paraders Championships next month

Rose Patane and Melissa Pedelty

Two Shire of Esperance councillors have been censured and asked to apologise.

In breachPremiumTwo Esperance councillors censured for breaching regulations

Two Shire of Esperance councillors have been censured and asked to publicly apologise after breaching local government regulations.

Tegan Guthrie

Rail safety advocate Lara Jensen.

Rail safetyIndustry and community unite behind rail safety Bill

Community, agricultural, transport, and rail safety representatives on Tuesday stood on the steps of State Parliament to back the rail safety Bill ahead of its August debate during national rail safety week

Neil Watkinson

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has proposed trimming funding to three not-for-profit groups.

Funding cuts PremiumCity proposal floats funding cuts for three groups

Three not-for-profit groups in the history, environment, and arts and culture sectors would have their funding cut by 35 per cent in coming years under a proposal being put to a Goldfields council next week.

Tegan Guthrie

The Geraldton Courthouse.

Courts and crimePremiumGeraldton man faces court on dozens of drug dealing charges

A 53-year-old Geraldton man remanded in custody is facing more than 70 drugs charges. 

Imogen Wilson

The entrance to Black Cat Syndicate’s Lakewood gold processing plant south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Trouble at millPremiumMill bearing failure puts Lakewood gold plant out of action

A mill bearing failure has put Black Cat Syndicate’s Lakewood gold processing plant just south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder out of action for this week.

Neil Watkinson

Kalgoorlie-Boulder lawyer and author Lisa Ellery has reminded women of Kalgoorlie-Boulder that they don’t need to get hit by a bus to take a break.

Leading womenLawyer and author reminds women to take time off

Kalgoorlie-Boulder lawyer and author Lisa Ellery has reminded women of Kalgoorlie-Boulder that they don’t need to get hit by a bus to take a break. 

Isabella Davis

MLG Oz chief executive Mark Hatfield.

Mining servicesPremiumMLG Oz to develop hybrid and battery-electric road train

Kalgoorlie-Boulder mining services firm MLG Oz is hoping to improve operating margins and reduce emissions for itself and other companies by developing a unique hybrid and battery-electric road train.

Neil Watkinson

The annual charity golf day has raised $226,000 since 1998.

Golf Day90 keen golfers hit Three Springs Golf Course for fundraiser

The weekend’s saw a raging success for the annual North Midlands Police Charity Golf Day at the Three Springs Golf Club, with over 90 attendees turning up to play and raise money. 

Imogen Wilson

A previous year's “show and shine” in Manjimup.

Rally racing Karri Rally gears up for return to Manjimup

Rally racing will return to Manjimup next week as the 2026 ARC Plant Hire Karri Rally races into town.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Boyup Brook local and country singer-songwriter Brandy Newton performing at the 2026 Boyup Brook Country Music Muster.

Country Music MusterBoyup Music Muster seeks performers for 40th anniversary

The Boyup Brook Country Music Muster is calling on performers from across Australia to help celebrate a major milestone, with expressions of interest open for the festival’s 40th anniversary.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Visitors explore Bridgetown's historic streets during one of the town's popular Ghost Walks, which continue to attract strong crowds from across Western Australia.

Spooky Stories Bridgetown Ghost Walks continue to attract visitors

Bridgetown’s Ghost Walks are continuing to draw strong crowds, with visitors from across Western Australia travelling to hear the town’s spooky stories.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Maddie and Harry James in costume at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale.

Medieval Carnivale Balingup prepares for 31st Medieval Carnivale

Knights will duel, dragons will burn and the streets of Balingup will once again come alive with medieval magic when the town hosts its much-loved Medieval Carnivale next month. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Shire of Carnarvon council offices.

Budget 26/27Shire of Carnarvon advertises minimum rate increase

Shire of Carnarvon ratepayers are looking at a proposed minimum rate rise of $126 across all property types as the council aims to raise rates revenue by 8.5 per cent.

Sally Q Davies

The Bullara Long Table as part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

Gascoyne Food FestivalPremiumGascoyne Food Festival brings the flavour next month

Foodies, start looking forward to immersive dining and regional storytelling as the Gascoyne Food Festival returns next month. 

Sally Q Davies

Central Midlands Coastal celebrate their division two title win.

Country Championships Moment to savour as Central Midlands Coast win division two

Central Midlands Coastal Football League is celebrating a historic division two title after capping a superb country football championships with grand final glory on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold & Rebecca Ruthven

North Midlands at Country Championships 2026

FootballPremiumNorth Midlands go winless in disappointing country champs

It was a weekend to forget for the North Midlands Football League who claimed the wooden spoon in division three at the Nutrien AG Country Championships in Perth last week. 

Rebecca Ruthven

NAIDOC Week celebrations in Carnarvon.

NAIDOC Week 2026PremiumNAIDOC Week unites communities in Mid West-Gascoyne

Communities across the Mid West and Gascoyne united last week to mark culture and connection, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week.

Kate Campbell

zero2hero faciliatators David Barry and Noah Dillon.

EducationPremiumCarnarvon schools focus on mental health skills

A mental health program from Zero2hero has spent time in Carnarvon, doing workshops to improve mental health and reduce suicide rates. 

Sally Q Davies

Shire of Manjimup president Donelle Buegge.

CouncilExtraordinary election called for Manjimup council vacancy

Manjimup residents will head to the polls in September after the Shire of Manijmup formally set the date for an extraordinary election.

Serian Lockwood-Jones