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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will be granted a visa for a UN meeting, US officials say. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumUS approves visas for Iran leaders to attend UN meeting

An Iranian ‌delegation will be allowed ‌to attend the ‌United Nations General Assembly in New York next ‌week, ‌the ⁠United States State Department says.

Staff Writers

A woman has been granted conditional bail after the body of a newborn baby was found in a bin. (Morgan Reinwald/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumWoman charged after body of newborn found in bin

Police have charged a woman believed to be the mother of a newborn baby who had been left in a rubbish bin last month.

Staff Writers

Natalie Briney's figurative artworks are on display at Flametrees Winery at Dunsborough.

LifestylePremiumSouth West arts trial offers something for everyone

WA artist Natalie Briney’s figurative paintings ask you to contemplate the quiet inner landscapes of women. The experience is a highlight, among many, of this year’s Margaret River Region Open Studios.

Belinda Hickman

British Industrialist Sanjeev Gupta owns InfraBuild.

ManufacturingPremiumGupta’s InfraBuild pledges $15m for WA steel

Sanjeev Gupta’s steelmaker InfraBuild will invest $15 million in WA over next two financial years to meet “growing demand for steel” from the resources, renewable energy and construction sectors.

Adrian Rauso

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumJailed for ‘following in dad’s footsteps’

The drug-dealing son of a deceased gang member repeatedly tried to hit a person with his car and filmed himself posing with a sawn-off shotgun and $10,000 cash, a Kalgoorlie court has been told.

Tegan Guthrie

Designer Aurelio Costarella walks the catwalk at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in 2012.

Remarkable retrospectivePremiumStyle and substance: Fashion show to debut in Geraldton

The Museum of Geraldton will host the debut of a touring exhibition showcasing the life’s work and legacy of one of WA’s most revered fashion designers, Aurelio Costarella.

Kate Campbell

La Fiamma have claimed a historic second title in the Perth Amateur League.

SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma burns brightest in Perth League to clinch title

Ugle Fabrications La Fiamma have proven they burn brightest among their Perth Amateur League rivals, with the Reds securing their second title in club history with one game to spare last weekend.

Rebecca Ruthven

William Thomas Kerr.

CrimePremiumMan charged with stealing sheep makes first court appearance

A Mid West man charged with stealing his neighbour’s sheep appeared in court for the first time this week after being investigated by the rural crime team detectives. 

Sally Q Davies

A modest Applecross home close to the foreshore made $3287 a day after selling twice in a year, recently fetching $11.7 million.

House That!PremiumUntouched Applecross home on river delivers $3k-a-day profit

Why did this home buck trends to make $100k a month for its owner over the past year?

Kim Macdonald

New Shire of Coolgardie chief executive Sabine Taylor.

Coolgardie CEOPremiumCoolgardie appoints first permanent chief since mid-2025

The Shire of Coolgardie will keep its acting chief executive on in a formal capacity, with Sabine Taylor promising to continue to focus on delivering “responsible, transparent and community-focused leadership”.

Tegan Guthrie

Rovers were without co-captain Jamie Geier during their finals campaign

FootballPremiumSuspension sparks concerns on GNFL board

A controversial suspension has overshadowed the recent Community Bank Geraldton Great Northern Football League finals series, with some board members reportedly on the verge of quitting.

Rebecca Ruthven

The Shire of Menzies has appointed a new chief executive this week.

New leaderPremiumShire of Menzies appoints new CEO

The Shire of Menzies appointed a new chief executive at its September council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, ending a two-year stint of temporary office holders.

Rosa Griffith

Esperance Scouts are gathering on Saturday for their 115th anniversary.

Community celebrationPremiumEsperance Scouts to celebrate 115 years of adventure

Esperance Scouts will gather on Saturday to mark 115 years of building up young people’s confidence through adventure — and the community is invited to celebrate the milestone.

Neil Watkinson

The City of Busselton is seeking community feedback on plans for the city centre.

Future Planning PremiumBusselton asks community to shape the future

The City of Busselton is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the future of the city centre.

Seth Carter

Topdrill founder and managing director Tim Topham with his staff after being announced Goldfields Business of the Year at the 2026 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry Goldfields Business Awards at Evolution Mining Stadium on Saturday night.

Top businessPremiumTopdrill named Goldfields business of the year for 2026

Leading exploration drilling specialist Topdrill is the 2026 business of the year, taking home the top title from Saturday’s Goldfields Business Awards.

Neil Watkinson

Blair Walkington, Brett Williams, Mel Ismail, Nathan Boothman and Mathias Moerman.

Shark attackPremiumSurvivor’s family grateful, keen to focus on recovery

The family of Geraldton shark attack survivor Mel Ismail have thanked the community and medical team for their support and care after the 56-year-old lost part of his right leg.

Kate Campbell

Glenfield Beach on the day of the shark attack.

Shark attackPremiumShark attack victim treated locally in new unit

Geraldton’s newly opened hospital played a key role in the timely and effective treatment of Geraldton shark attack victim Mel Ismail.

Kate Campbell

Mines Rovers’ Alex Falla.

FootballPremiumMines Rovers too good for rivals

Big win sets up derby grand final in Goldfields Football League reserves competition.

Neale Harvey

Hancock Energy's proposed Belisama gas project.

EnergyPremiumShire fears it will be left to foot gas project’s road bill

A Mid West shire fears local ratepayers will be burdened with road repair bills because of a recently approved $850 million gas project.

Sally Q Davies

Overall winner Royce Normington with sponsor Kevin Jones.

ShootingPremiumShooters from around Australia gather for Crayfish Carnival

The Geraldton Clay Target Club held its 45th annual Crayfish Carnival, with more than 160 shooters welcomed from around the country to the Mid West for the club’s staple event. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Hayley Savage of Sunflower Studios with the completed work on the exterior.

ArtPremiumSavagely creative art exhibition to be launched

Any Gero local would be familiar with the colourful exterior of Sunflower Studio on Marine Terrace, but on Friday the doors are opening for an art exhibition. 

Sally Q Davies

Glenfield Beach has been re-opened after a shark attack.

Shark attackPremiumLocals undeterred from returning to beach after shark attack

Glenfield Beach, which was closed after a shark attack on Geraldton local Mel Ismail’s foot on Monday, has been re-opened.

Sienna Seychell

Mid West shark attack victims and survivors (clockwise from top left) Geoffrey Brazier, Alex Dodds, Max Marsden, Mel Ismail, James Sweetman and a woman attacked near Jurien Bay.

Shark attacksPremiumA timeline of Mid West shark attacks

Shark attacks are rare along the Mid West coastline, but not unheard of. There have been a handful of attacks dating back through the past few decades — two of which have been fatal.

Kate Campbell

A shark attack in Geraldton is being investigated.

Shark attackPremiumDNA analysis to determine species of shark that attacked

Investigations are still taking place to pinpoint what type of shark mauled surfer Mel Ismail at Geraldton’s Glenfield Beach on Monday after the rare attack left the community reeling. 

Sally Q Davies