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A horse walks into a bar at the Bullara Beef Feast.

On the platePremiumGascoyne Food Fest wraps up with tasty finale events

The Gascoyne Food Festival has come to an end for another year, after two weeks of sold-out events celebrating the region and showing tourists what’s on offer. 

Sally Q Davies

Jurien Bay volunteer firefighter Danielle Ryder.

AwardsPremiumVollie named young person of the year at WAFES Awards

A Jurien Bay school teacher and volunteer firefighter has been named the WA Fire and Emergency Services young person of the year for her tireless efforts to bridge the generation gap.

Sienna Seychell

Environmental Protection Authority chair Darren Walsh. T

ExmouthPremiumEPA seeks public feedback on Exmouth Gulf proposal

The State’s environmental watchdog is seeking community and stakeholder feedback to inform its assessment of a proposed multipurpose marine complex in Exmouth Gulf.

Sienna Seychell

Gascoyne Food Festival's Plantation Feast.

Food and culturePremiumGascoyne Food Festival opens with major events in Carnarvon

The Gascoyne Food Festival kicked off in Carnarvon at the weekend, with the local community and tourists seeing the best food the region has to offer. 

Sally Q Davies

The coast near the Blowholes at Quobba Station and inset the entrance sign to Quobba Station.

FishingPremiumWarning to stay safe while rock fishing at Quobba Station

Rock fishers have been warned to stay safe amid massive swells on a piece of treacherous Gascoyne coastline.

Danielle Marsland & Sally Q Davies

Coral Coast Helicopter Service's Justin Borg and inset, just how close the drone came to the choppers.

Midwest TimesPremiumDrone causes near miss with two helicopters in Carnarvon

Two helicopters in Carnarvon faced a near miss when a rogue drone came within metres of the aircraft. 

Breanna Inferrera & Sienna Seychell

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates with fans during the 2026 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

FootballPremiumBlues bag Wildcard round, AFLW gets underway

The AFL had two draws in round 23, but that was all Carlton and Northampton product Patrick Cripps needed to secure an appearance in the AFL’s maiden Wildcard Round in a fortnight’s time. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Exmouth have completed the four-peat in the Gascoyne Football Association.

FootballPremiumEagles soar home in nailbiter to clinch four-peat

Exmouth dynasty continues as the Eagles have claimed their fourth straight premiership in the Gascoyne Football Association in a nailbiter against Ramblers at Talanjee Park on Saturday. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Damage caused to the Carnarvon TAB.

CrimePremiumNine boys arrested in Carnarvon after ram raids

Carnarvon police have charged nine boys with 61 offences over a recent crime spree in the Gascoyne town.  

Sally Q Davies

Exmouth Eagles will look to defend their GFA title this weekend against Ramblers.

FootballPremiumMid West-Gascoyne finals action gets under way, reps shine

Some of the region’s brightest footy prospects continue making a name for themselves within junior and colts ranks, as finals action begins around the Mid West and Gascoyne. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Sarah Griffith outside Carnarvon Medical Centre

RegionalPremiumNursing student begins career in Carnarvon

A nursing student from the University of Western Australia has secured employment in Carnarvon after completing her rural placement.

Sienna Seychell

A shark warning has been issued off Yardie Creek in WA’s north after a surfer was knocked off their board.

SharksTerror as shark knocks surfer off board in WA’s north

The shark struck this afternoon, knocking the surfer into the water and prompting authorities to issue a warning.

Troy de Ruyter

Ram raids on the local Toyworld and TAB, and a tourist's stolen car, are just some of the recent criminal activity experienced in Carnarvon.

CrimePremiumCarnarvon crime spree sees nine arrested with 61 charges

After a crime spree in Carnarvon where several businesses were ram raided, police say they have made “significant progress” after multiple arrests, charging one teenager with more than 20 offences. 

Sally Q Davies & Geof Parry

Police from the major crash investigation section are trying to determine the cause of the collision.

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Major update on boy involved in tragic double fatal head-on

There has been some encouraging news on the condition of the 12-year-old boy critically injured in a double fatal head-on collision near Shark Bay.

Brooke Rolfe

The scene after the Carnarvon Toyworld ram raid.

CrimePremiumToy store the victim of third ram raid in five months

Three ram raids in five months have become the grim reality for Toyworld in Carnarvon.

Sienna Seychell

Shire of Carnarvon council offices.

Budget 26/27PremiumShire of Carnarvon advertises minimum rate increase

Shire of Carnarvon ratepayers are looking at a proposed minimum rate rise of $126 across all property types as the council aims to raise rates revenue by 8.5 per cent.

Sally Q Davies

The Bullara Long Table as part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

Gascoyne Food FestivalPremiumGascoyne Food Festival brings the flavour next month

Foodies, start looking forward to immersive dining and regional storytelling as the Gascoyne Food Festival returns next month. 

Sally Q Davies

zero2hero faciliatators David Barry and Noah Dillon.

EducationPremiumCarnarvon schools focus on mental health skills

A mental health program from Zero2hero has spent time in Carnarvon, doing workshops to improve mental health and reduce suicide rates. 

Sally Q Davies

Host Famous Sharron with the award winners.

Arts & CultureGascoyne Art Awards return for 2026 exhibition

Some of the Gascoyne’s amazing artists gathered on Friday night for the opening and awards ceremony of the Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 exhibition. 

Sally Q Davies

Bundegi Beach, close to Exmouth.

Beach accessCalls for public beach access to be restored after cyclone

Federal Durack MP Melissa Price is calling on the Department of Defence to restore community access to Bundegi Beach near Exmouth following cyclone Narelle earlier this year.

Sienna Seychell

The Shire of Carnarvon CEO Amanda Dexter.

Local governmentPremiumCarnarvon proposes to hike up rates by 8.5 per cent

The embattled Shire of Carnarvon is proposing one of the biggest rates rises in the Mid West and Gascoyne, with ratepayers bracing for an 8.5 per cent increase in 2026-27.

Sally Q Davies

Warren and Rachael Schmidt. Ms Schmidt has received a grant to support her plumbing apprenticeship.

TrainingPremiumCarnarvon plumbing apprentice given grant to support studies

A Carnavon-based apprentice plumber has been awarded a grant to support her studies.

Sally Q Davies

Racing WA Carnarvon Museum

Racing WAPremiumNew exhibition honours region steeped in racing history

Racing WA’s Community Fund is set to help deliver a permanent exhibition recognising the Carnarvon Race Club’s pivotal role in shaping the region for more than 140 years. 

Sienna Seychell

Shire of Exmouth's Community Volunteer and Sporting Awards.

Community awardsExmouth volunteers recognised after Narelle

Exmouth volunteers have been recognised for their work in the shire’s annual community volunteer and sporting awards, with a focus on those who held the town together during tropical cyclone Narelle. 

Sally Q Davies