Geraldton, mid-west and Wheatbelt
Tuckey wants plea bargain probe
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The federal Member for O'Connor, Wilson Tuckey, has demanded an inquiry into why the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) chose to accept a plea bargain from the killer of Yalgoo farmer William Rowe.
Fish farm in administration after stock losses
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A Jurien Bay aquaculture farm which suffered severe fish stock losses from an unknown bacteria last month has been placed into voluntary administration.
Iluka to spend $60m on Narngulu expansion
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Mineral sands miner Iluka will spend $60 million expanding its mid-west Western Australian operations after the Government yesterday cleared the way for the company to extend the life of its Narngulu operations.
Doctors' group welcomes $68m RFDS boost
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The Rural Doctors Association has welcomed a major funding boost for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Review finds fertiliser industry price gouging, intimidation
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A Federal Government review has found evidence of price gouging and intimidation in the Australian fertiliser industry.
RFDS receives $68 million funding boost
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The State Government has announced an extra $68.5 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), with almost half of that to come from the royalties for regions scheme.
Cricket bat death sparks call for tougher sentences
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The wife of a Yalgoo pastoralist killed at a Geraldton beach is calling for tougher sentences for people who commit violent crimes.
Barnett welcomes telescope project nod
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Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has welcomed the recommendation to go ahead with the country's most powerful telescope, in the Murchison region.
Police seize drugs worth over $15K
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Leeman police have seized more than $15,000 worth of illicit drugs during an operation on the Brand Highway.
Cricket bat attacker jailed for 5 years
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A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five years' jail for killing a man in the Western Australian wheatbelt town of Geraldton on Christmas Day last year.
PGA promises greater Gascoyne focus
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The Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) is promising its new Gascoyne management team will bring an increased focus on the region.
No DNA match on unknown sailor
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The identity of HMAS Sydney's unknown sailor remains a mystery after negative DNA tests.
Carnarvon scoops award for disability campaign
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The Shire of Carnarvon has won the top prize at the Disability Services Commission's Count Us In Awards.
Lobby group labels GM crops report misleading
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The Network of Concerned Farmers has labelled a new Government report into genetically modified (GM) crops as misleading.
Families urged to use one-off payment wisely
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Welfare agencies across Western Australia are urging families eligible for the Federal Government's one-off bonus payment to carefully consider what the money will be spent on.
Study considers benefits of farmland revegetation
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A team from Murdoch University has begun a study into the potential economic benefits of revegetating agricultural land.
New lobster restrictions begin
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New bag limits for recreational rock lobster fishers come into effect today.
Busy week for hoon car seizures
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Geraldton police have seized on average one car per day for hoon-related behaviour over the past week.
Grain handler begins online malt, barley trading
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Independent grain handler, Clear, will today begin online trading of malt and feed barley.
Margaret River hosts junior surfing titles
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The Australian Junior Surfing Titles will begin in Margaret River today.
Farm group backs GM crop report
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A farming group has welcomed a new Government report on the role of genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia.
DNA hopes to solve unknown sailor mystery
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Testing at a DNA lab may unlock the mystery of the unknown sailor from HMAS Sydney.
Vessel off WA coast carrying Sri Lankans: police
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Police in Geraldton say a wooden boat found off the West Australian coast is carrying 12 Sri Lankans.
6yo dies in cycling accident
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A six-year-old boy has died in an accident in Yalgoo, north-west of Geraldton, overnight.
Community farewells murdered charity worker
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The community of Geraldton has gathered to farewell one of its favourite sons.
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