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A man has been charged following a fatal collision in Sydney’s south.

NEWSPremiumPedestrian, 60, killed in crash

A 60-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a car on a major road in Sydney’s south, with the driver allegedly responsible now facing serious charges.

Summer Liu

Peter Dutton has advised ‘responsible drinking’ on election night. Picture Thomas Lisson/NewsWire

LIVEPremiumAlbo ‘expects’ Trump call after election

Anthony Albanese says he expects a call from Donald Trump if he wins Saturday’s federal election, as he prepares to address the National Press Club.

Jessica Wang and Samuel Clench

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Shire president Tracy Lansdell.

TOWN BALLPremiumOfficial opening of the Bridgetown town hall renovations

To mark the completion of the Bridgetown town hall renovations, an official opening day and ball will be held at the weekend in an ode to the first ball held after the building was built in 1936. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Colour Run participants Saskia Belton (Year 9), Bella Bold (Year 10), Scarlet Quinton (Year 10), and Shayla Ditri (Year 10).

SLIME STAFFPremiumPemberton students “slime” staff at Colour Run fundraiser

Pemberton students raised more than $10,800 for their school at the annual Colour Run, motivated by the opportunity to slime staff on the day. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Linda Kind as Vicar Geraldine Granger.

Vicar of DibleyPremiumVicar of Dibley opens at Bridgetown theatre

The Vicar of Dibley opens on Thursday night at the Bridgetown theatre with a cast of adults and children re-creating the TV show’s best moments. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Melanie Van Impe.

CHILDHOOD DREAMSPremiumDonnybrook artist featured in Blackwood River Arts Trail

Hailing from Belgium to Bunbury — and now Donnybrook — a young mother has featured artwork at the Balingup Art Gallery for the first time in the Blackwood River Arts Trail.

Anjelica Smilovitis

The sun was out for Motion by the Ocean participants at Karlkurla Bushland Park on Tuesday.

Free initiative PremiumFree rides for people with mobility issues and disabilities

People with disabilities and mobility issues were treated to a free scenic trishaw ride through Karlkurla Bushland Park by a Perth-based volunteer-run cycling group this week.

Jessica Antoniou

Delta Lithium managing director James Croser.

Demerger proposalPremiumDelta Lithium to create spin-off company for Mt Ida gold

Delta Lithium has expanded its gold mineral resource estimate at the Mt Ida project, and announced plans to create a separate company to mine it in the current high gold-price environment.

Neil Watkinson

The Santa open pit mine at Vault Minerals' Mt Monger operations south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Output easesPremiumVault Minerals’ gold production falls in latest quarter

Production has fallen and costs rose across Vault Minerals’ three production centres in the Goldfields and Murchison — but the company is holding the line on its guidance for this financial year.

Neil Watkinson

The Nationals’ Bailey Kempton, Greens candidate Brendan Sturke, Liberal Melissa Price and Labor’s Karen Wheatland.

Federal Election6500 hit polls in Geraldton ahead of Federal election

More than 6500 people have already had their say on the Federal election in Geraldton, as people continue to show a desire to vote early.

Matthew Paddick

An aerial shot of the Denison Foreshore Sprint.

Drift and StuntMid West motorsport event to return to Denison foreshore

A popular Mid West event highlighting fast cars on the foreshore is set to return in 2025, albeit under a different format.

Matthew Paddick

Lynas Rare Earths vice-president upstream Kam Leung and then-City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder chief executive John Walker sign the water deal during the 2021 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum.

‘no misconduct’PremiumProbity report finds no misconduct in water deal

A probity report into Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s controversial water supply agreement with Lynas has found no “misconduct or intentional wrongdoing in relation to any individual staff or elected officials”. 

Tegan Guthrie

Towns' Aaliyah Jones

Football PremiumBulldogs run over the top of Demons in stunning fashion

The women’s 2025 GNWFL season kicked off on Saturday afternoon with Towns and Rovers getting the season up and running as they faced off at Wonthella. 

Luke Lawson

Northern Star Resources experienced “operational challenges” at the Super Pit during the March quarter.

Lowering sightsPremiumNorthern Star Resources cuts FY25 production guidance

Northern Star Resources has lowered its production guidance for the current financial year because of delays accessing the high-grade Golden Pike North area of the Super Pit.

Neil Watkinson

Liberal MHR for O'Connor Rick Wilson.

OpinionPremiumAlbanese is trying to dupe WA

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s most recent WA visit saw him focused on a good photo rather than any genuine policy announcement or community engagement, Liberal MP Rick Wilson writes.

Rick Wilson

Zach Wilson rounds a bend.

MotocrossPremiumGeraldton motocross season kicks off in style

Geraldton’s motocross season kicked off in style on Sunday with a huge turnout for round one, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead. 

Derek Goforth

Australian band Eskimo Joe will headline the Ningaloo Sky Festival.

Ningaloo Sky FestivalPremiumNingaloo Sky Festival announce headlining act Eskimo Joe

A massive Aussie band will make their way to the Gascoyne this July to headline one of Exmouth’s most anticipated events.

Josephine Hingst

Cody Hotston during the open bull ride on Friday night.

RodeoPremiumRisking it all for the win

Rodeo riders from across Australia risked it all at the 42nd Nullarbor Muster, putting their skills to the test to take home the champion bull riding buckle and a large cash prize.

Jessica Antoniou

The Rec ground is now home to four new light towers

Light it upPremiumThe Rec to shine bright

Geraldton Recreation Ground is now home to four 32-metre tall light towers, opening up opportunities for Railways Football Club and Towns Cricket Club to play games at night.

Luke Lawson

Oscar Stangle, 4, on a farm south of Coorow where seeding has begun.

Seeds of doubtPremiumPraying for rain as Mid West farmers gamble with dry seeding

Farmers in the Mid West are again playing the waiting game for rain and “rolling the dice” by starting seeding in the hope that showers fall within weeks after an extremely hot and dry summer.

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton under-16s girls water polo team

Water poloPremiumGero under-16s shine at Australian Youth Championships

The Geraldton Water Polo Association wrapped up an incredible fortnight of action at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships with an under-16 team jumping into the pool for the second week of competition.

Derek Goforth

A man has been given more time behind bars after assaulting a prison officer.

Courts & justicePremiumPorn perv gets extra time for assaulting prison officer

A porn perv who exposed himself to teenage girls has received additional time behind bars after assaulting a prison officer while in jail.

Tegan Guthrie

Spectators, including children, watch the Anzac Day march in Geraldton on April 25.

Anzac Day 2025PremiumMid West-Gascoyne come together for Anzac Day

Thousands of people, both young and old, gathered across the Mid West to honour the spirit of the Anzacs, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and those who continue to serve.

Josephine Hingst

The Anzac Day dawn service at Geraldton’s Birdwood House.

Pom in OzPremiumHeckling at Anzac Day welcome to country ‘unAustralian’

As a teacher and proud Australian, I was utterly disgusted by reports of people booing and heckling the welcome to country during this year’s Anzac Day services. 

Derek Goforth