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Community caresPremiumFamily thankful in missing scooter saga

A Geraldton family says they are humbled by the kindness of the community, after an elderly man’s mode of transport was targeted and had parts stolen.

Matthew Paddick

CricketPremiumTrio of Geraldton cricketers selected to represent WA

Three Geraldton cricketers are in WA teams at the Australian Country Cricket Championships which kicks off on Friday.

Victor Tanti

Bushfire clean-upPremiumDamage bill still unknown after blaze destroys power poles

The cause of the blaze that ripped through 3500ha of pastoral land and bushland is yet to be determined.

Jessica Moroney

AthleticsPremiumGeraldton young guns to shine bright at country champs

More than 20 homegrown athletes are preparing to travel to Bunbury to compete in the 2025 WA Country Championships later this month.

Luke Lawson

Clubs boostPremiumFunding to help Mid West sports clubs enhance facilities

Mid West sporting venues will benefit from a slice of funding pie in the latest serving of the State Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund.

Staff reporter

Costly carcassCommentsCity fronts up $38k to remove giant whale carcass

The two-day operation came with logistical challenges.

Jessica Moroney

Racing PremiumTreble for Tash as Hard Questions claims Walkaway Cup

Jockey Tash Faithfull galloped away from the Walkaway Cup with a treble in an outstanding show at the Geraldton Turf Club to close out the 2024 portion of the racing calendar. 

Luke Lawson

Regional WACommentsPremiumLocals left with no jetty after partly successful grant

Residents and visitors to Dongara are unable to fish or moor off the recreational jetty after it was closed to the public more than 19 months ago.

Jessica Moroney

What I SeePremiumAmazing gig came with embarrassing moments

Looking for a part-time job during university, I became the main WA Cricket Association ground announcer for five summers. It was an amazing experience, but there weresome things I’d rather forget.

Peter Fiorenza

Cricket PremiumWanderers and Sporties claim points heading into new year

The first section of the 2024-25 Young Motors Women’s Cricket T20 League was played the Sunday before the festive break with Wanderers and Sporties claiming much need points heading into the new year.

Victor Tanti

Regional WACommentsPremiumFears housing plan will create coastal ‘mini mansions’

The City of Greater Geraldton previously voted in favour of calling for tenders for the project, with a ‘rent-then-sell’ model being endorsed.

Matthew Paddick

Cricket PremiumSportsmans make it two from two

The 2024 part of the 2024-25 Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League season was decided the weekend before Christmas.

Victor Tanti

2024 Year in ReviewPremiumThe local stories that continued to capture our attention

The middle of 2024 delivered many engrossing, heartbreaking, shocking and milestone stories for the Geraldton community.

Kate Campbell

NYE wrapPremium‘Alarming’ weapons seizure outside busy WA pub on NYE

Tough new laws came into effect last month giving police powers to scan people for weapons in declared spaces.

Jessica Moroney

Aurora AustralisStunning Aurora Australis hits Mid West skies

The night sky in the Mid West turned pink on Wednesday night, as the phenomenon known as Aurora Australis was visible across the country.

Matthew Paddick

Drug seizurePremiumTrafficable amount of meth found in 4WD

Geraldton detectives have stopped more than 53g of methylamphetamine from being distributed in the Gascoyne after allegedly uncovering the drugs during a vehicle stop in the Mid West.

Jessica Moroney

EMERGENCY WARNINGCommentsPeople in Cowalla told to flee ‘out-of-control’ bushfire

People in Cowalla near Lancelin in WA’s Mid West have been told they’re in danger from an out of control bushfire and to leave if the way is clear.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Crime & CourtsPremiumWoman allegedly attacked on Geraldton’s foreshore

A woman has been left bloodied and bruised after police allege a man she knows attacked her in broad daylight on Geraldton’s foreshore in front of scared and shocked bystanders on Boxing Day.

Kate Campbell

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Crews gain upper hand in Mid West bushfire emergency

Crews are getting on top of a bushfire in the Mid West which has torn through about 3400ha and prompted a warning to stay away from Dongara.

Kate Campbell

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The West Australian exclusive
Crime Premium
The West Australian exclusive
Major liquor crackdown in Gascoyne region

Officers from Perth’s Liquor Enforcement Unit were deployed to various Mid West towns including Geraldton, Carnarvon and Kalbarri for a five-day blitz earlier this month. 

Jessica Evensen

CourtPremiumCity want Batavia owners to pay up to $175k for order breach

The owners of the notorious Batavia Motor Inne site face a compensation bill of up to $175,000 for failing to comply with a demolition order, a Geraldton court has been told.

Jessica Moroney

Bail breachPremiumFooty player to spend Christmas in jail after another breach

A former AFL star accused of killing two elderly women from the Mid West in a crash on Brand Highway earlier this year will likely spend Christmas behind bars after his bail was revoked for a breach.

Jessica Moroney

ATAR InsightPremiumTop Mid West ATAR performers share their tips for success

Some of the Mid West’s best Year 12 performers in 2024 have given an insight into their success, and what worked for them to achieve a high ATAR score.

Matthew Paddick

Mental HealthPremiumFunding provided for Geraldton Youth Hub for mental health

An organisation dedicated to providing mental health services to young people has received funding from the State Government to establish a multi-service mental health centre in Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick