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Collie Hospital operating theatre to be refurbished
Royalties for Regions funding to the tune of $12.2 million will be directed to the project.
Iconic Collie clothing boutique returns 50 years on
Greta Moloney was excited to move Toscas back to it original shopfront on Forrest Street.
Fruitful double act for Exmouth brewery
A cider company took over the taps at Exmouth’s Froth Craft Brewery this month.
Drones help in fishing sting
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has stepped up its efforts in monitoring fish catches and is using drones and long range cameras to catch people doing the wrong thing.
Clubland predator pleads guilty to 17 assaults
A man has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a string of young men police believe were preyed on after nights out in Claremont, Nedlands, and the Perth CBD.
Plea to regulate Geraldton air route
Virgin Australia’s decision to stop operating regular passenger flights between Geraldton and Perth after July 21 has left many wondering who will fill the gap.
Bunbury taxi co-op director waiting on strike response
Graeme Liebeck believes Bunbury Taxi Co-op is back at square one after the weekend’s strike.
Megan’s novel way to deal with reality TV
If there’s one person who knows what it is like to be wrapped up in reality TV shows and their scandals, it’s former Geraldton resident Megan Marx.
Let your freak flag fly this Geek Pride Day
Unleash your inner geek this weekend as out and proud nerds prepare to unite across the globe for Geek Pride Day.
Isby or isn’t he?
The Geraldton Buccaneers have their fingers crossed a last-minute clearance will come through to allow their new signing to play during a vital road trip to Perth this weekend.
Early childhood in the spotlight at Pilbara conference
The Pilbara Early Childhood Education and Care Conference brought school and community-based educators together to develop their skills in the sector.
Fire lighter is spared time in jail
A man who was homeless when he sparked two fires in Bunbury avoids further jail time
Time to get ready for winter storms
Bunbury City Council and State Emergency Service urge residents to storm proof properties ahead of winter
Optus working to fix service interruptions near Bunbury
A spokesman for the company said a third party damaged part of its fibre cable network.
Eureka moment as gold-collecting fungi found in WA
The world-first discovery of a mysterious fungus in WA’s Peel region could be a game changer for the mining industry amid concern over a decline in Australian gold production.