Endangered loggerhead turtles on the Ningaloo Coast are being preyed on by killer crabs, severely reducing the number of hatchlings making it to the ocean.
Stuart Quinn
Lancelin Ledge Point had a fourth quarter for the ages with a 15-point comeback in the final term against Jurien Bay in the CMCFL, with Harley Bywater kicking the sealer after the siren to win.
Luke Lawson
A $4 million State Government capital grant has been used to build a dozen social homes for seniors in the coastal Gascoyne town of Denham.
Staff reporter
Meet the Carnarvon flapjack octopus — a new deep sea species discovered in a canyon off the Gascoyne coast named after the location where it was found and its resemblance to a pancake.
Kate Campbell
Tourism jewels along WA’s Coral Coast shimmered in all kinds of variety — gold, silver and bronze — at the 2025 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards last week.
Cervantes claimed a big win over Dandaragan in round three of the Central Midlands Coastal Football League, claiming their second win of the season.
The North Midlands, Central Midlands Coastal and Gascoyne football leagues saw big results across the board over the weekend in round two of the 2025 season.
A massive Aussie band will make their way to the Gascoyne this July to headline one of Exmouth’s most anticipated events.
Josephine Hingst
From camping on country to an Aussie music icon on stage, from a men’s dance to traditional bush food workshops, the Jamba Nyinayi Festival in Coral Bay last weekend was another success.
As Australia comes together to remember those who fought and continue to fight for our country, here is where you can find a service near you in the Mid West and Gascoyne this Anzac Day
The best off-road drivers and riders from all parts of Western Australia descended on Carnarvon over the weekend as they competed in the 2025 Gascoyne Dash, in what turned out to be an interrupted weekend.
A Gascoyne shire has boosted its resources in an effort to deter illegal camping in the region and preserve the natural environment.
Matthew Paddick
The Liberals have promised to upgrade the lights at Carnarvon’s Premier Oval should they form Government after next month’s Federal election.
Carnarvon will play host to the returning 2025 Gas Dash later this month as the best riders from all over Australia flock to the Mid West to compete in one of the toughest off-road events on the calendar.
A crackdown on illegal fishing in sensitive habitat areas is getting results, helping ensure stocks of green mud crabs remain secure.
The Gascoyne Food Festival is set to return in 2025, with the event’s success in previous years leading to an expanded format.
The man who died in a light plane crash north of Geraldton last week has been remembered as an “exceptional man” and a “phenomenal pilot” who lost his life doing what he loved — in his favourite plane.
Kate Campbell & Josephine Hingst
The pilot who died in a light plane crash north of Geraldton on Friday had a son who died in a similar aviation tragedy 17 years ago.
Kate Campbell & Shannon Hampton
Leaders in the Mid West believe having a dedicated minister for the region will be beneficial, but more clarity on the role should be considered
Since at least 1880, the cemetery has been the resting place of some of the town’s most notable personalities who pioneered the development of the town, and the pastoral industry in the Gascoyne.
Carnarvon detectives are appealing for the public’s help as they investigate a robbery and assault that left a man with head injuries.
A 46-year-old man in Carnarvon has been charged with a series of offences, including stalking, making threats, burglary with intent and trespassing.
The Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation has closed its doors in Carnarvon, with the organisation saying it was not viable to continue having an office in the area.
Elevated sea temperatures that have caused widespread environmental devastation along the Ningaloo Reef have been detected as far as 300 metres below sea level in some areas.
