The attacks of September 11, 2001 altered the course of global history, and one Australian soldier saw the aftermath up close.
Andrew Hedgman
Chapman Valley and Towns have become well-accustomed to each other on grand final day and are gearing up for another thrilling chapter in their saga this Saturday at WA Country Builders stadium.
Rebecca Ruthven
A man accused of three home burglaries and stealing property valued at more than $8000 — as well as the ashes of a beloved pet dog — has been refused bail.
Tegan Guthrie
La Fiamma’s historic run continues as a 2-0 win over Wanneroo last weekend ensured the Reds’ top-two finish and promotion to division two in the Belt Up Men’s Amateur League for the third time in club history.
The Shire of Esperance council has announced an extraordinary election to fill the town ward vacancy left by former councillor Gemma Johnston’s resignation.
Toby Cann
A repeat reckless driver with a “horrifying” 19-page record who tried to evade police before becoming bogged out bush has been told it was “pure luck” he had not killed anyone with his driving.
Students in remote Goldfields schools are getting hands-on experience with rockets and microscopes as Scitech embarks on a more than 6000km tour of the region.
One of the Mid West’s oldest museums and an important source of local history has recently hit a milestone anniversary, with a musical in the works and a new book to celebrate the occasion.
Sally Q Davies
Ora Banda Mining has begun operations at Waihi, its third underground mine at the Davyhurst gold project north-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Neil Watkinson
Busselton Holiday Village was acquired by Avari Capital Partners on September 3, with the sale handled by CRE Brokers’ Mark Walsh.
Seth Carter
A new youth music creative space has opened on the Busselton foreshore, supporting young artists to collaborate and create.
Hayley Primmer
Motorists can now be tested for cocaine in their system, under a new roadside police regime being rolled out across the State.
Kate Campbell
I met this fella the other day. His name is Allan and he wore a kilt — something that is not unusual in Scotland.
Peter Fiorenza
A prime piece of CBD real estate in Geraldton — which is currently being used as a makeshift carpark — is hitting the market next week through an expression of interest campaign.
Back-to-back or rags-to-riches? The storyline will be decided on Saturday afternoon as Rovers and Brigades go head-to-head for premiership glory in the Community Bank Geraldton GNFL grand final.
A man jailed for life for his key role in a drug-smuggling syndicate busted in Geraldton after more than a tonne of meth was found on board a pleasure craft has lost his appeal.
Kate Campbell & Sarah Crawford
A mobile creative studio is set to begin touring Goldfields towns early next year, bringing with it tools and technology for art, science and technology.
Rosa Griffith
The curtain is about to close on the Mid West agricultural show season, but not before it’s time for Northampton’s turn in the spotlight.
Sienna Seychell
It’s a wrap on winter, with Geraldton experiencing a 30 per cent wetter season than the long-term average, while temperatures were slightly warmer than usual.
A Mid West medico has been recognised for her work in transforming heart failure care in the region.
Geraldton local Chris Ashton is training for two massive Telethon challenges in a bid to double last year’s fundraising tally to $20,000.
The Mid West’s sporting community will gather to celebrate a year of accomplishments and contributions, with nominations for the 54th annual Crothers Construction Mid West Sport Awards open now.
Geraldton’s junior hockey season came to a thrilling conclusion with Murchison, Swans and Australs taking out the four flags on offer in Friday’s grand finals played at Geraldton Hockey Stadium.
Derek Goforth
The literary future of the Mid West is in great hands, according to the judges of the 2026 Randolph Stow Young Writers Award.
