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Vale KelvinPremiumTributes flow for ex-CEO who died after battle with cancer

Dr Kelvin Matthews, former chief executive of the Shire of Meekatharra, has died following complications from a cancer diagnosis.

Matthew Paddick

Precinct makeoverCommentsPremiumFunding to help transform Mid West park into renewable hub

The Federal funding from the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program will be used to undertake planning, detailed design and a comprehensive business case for the project.

Staff reporter

Cricket Mixed results for Gero in round 2 of country week

There were mixed results for both Geraldton sides during round two of the Country Cricket Championships with 1’s getting a big win against Busselton Margaret River, 2’s going down to Great Southern.

Luke Lawson

Youth crimePremiumNats vow to create On-Country programs for young offenders

The Nationals WA have pledged $140m towards tackling youth crime and establishing support services to divert young offenders away from the justice system if they form government at the March State election.

Jessica Moroney

SurfingMW Trio compete with the best of Australia

Three Geraldton locals competed at the 20th annual Taj’s Small Fries surf comp at Yallingup Beach, going up against some of the best junior surfers in the country. 

Luke Lawson

Election commitmentPremiumLiberal Government to provide safe house for Gascoyne youth

The WA Liberal Party will invest more than $9 million over four years to establish a night safe space for youth in the Gascoyne town of Carnarvon if elected to government.

Jessica Moroney

Gascoyne volunteersPremiumFunding equips emergency services vollies with new gear

Carnarvon State Emergency Service volunteers will benefit from a $775,000 investment to improve emergency service resources and equipment in the region.

Jessica Moroney

Softball Pink round steals the show in softball

Round 12 of the Geraldton softball season saw players don pink to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation, adding a charitable dimension to the competition. 

Derek Goforth

Local PoliticsPremiumLabor politician apologises to Nats over social media post

Agricultural Region MLC Sandra Carr has apologised to a Nationals staffer following an online social media post that accused the latter of ‘political weaponising’ the issue of crime in Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick

HarvestPremiumGeraldton zone harvest surpasses 3Mt

Geraldton’s harvest season has bounced back on the year before, but an expert says waterlogging affected yield success in 2024.

Matthew Paddick

Basketball PremiumDucas on the board with first points in NBA

Geraldton’s Alex Ducas scored his first NBA points on Monday, with the West Aussie making a three-pointer during Oklahoma City Thunder’s thumping win over Washington Wizards.

Luke Lawson and Craig O'Donoghue

Windsurfing First Wave Rally World Championships rides wave of success

The windy shores of Coronation Beach were packed with spectators at the weekend to watch the best in the windsurfing world compete in the inaugural Wave Rally World Championships. 

Luke Lawson

‘Farcical’ PlanNats slam Labor’s CCTV promise for Geraldton

The Nationals candidate for Geraldton has promised to have 24-hour monitored surveillance in the city, taking aim at Labor’s promise of two CCTV cameras.

Matthew Paddick

Water polo Demons kickstart 2025 with big win

Geraldton’s 2025 water polo season made a splashy start, with all clubs diving into action over the weekend.

Derek Goforth

Sustainable businessPremiumPastoral businesses participate in program to boost profit

Pastoralists in the Murchison and Gascoyne are expected to benefit from the latest round of Southern Rangelands Revitalisation Program grants to help build stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Jessica Moroney

Abalone seasonPremiumMid West fishers caught exceeding abalone bag limit

Two Mid West fishers were found breaking the rules by exceeding their bag limit during Saturday’s abalone fishing window.

Jessica Moroney

Stolen carPremiumJuveniles arrested after ‘driving stolen ute to Geraldton’

Police continue to battle rising youth crime in the Gascoyne town of Carnarvon, after a group of six juveniles drove a stolen Toyota HiLux to Geraldton.

Jessica Moroney

Youth crimePremium‘Out of control’ youth accused of trying to run over woman

Carnarvon resident Larry Freeman has spoken out after his wife Lynne was allegedly chased down by a stolen car six times during her morning walk, claiming crime in the Gascoyne town is “out of control”.

Jessica Moroney

Community FundsPremiumWind farm project could set precedent for community funds

A Mid West shire is hopeful an approved renewable energy farm will set a precedent for community benefits across the State.

Matthew Paddick

Trending crimePremiumOff-road vehicle theft trending in Geraldton, police say

More than eight off-road motorbikes were stolen throughout Geraldton at the weekend, highlighting a rising trend in youth out to steal. 

Jessica Moroney

Long-term GPPremiumDoctor reflects on more than 40 years of service

A local doctor says moving to Geraldton to practice his craft was one of the best decisions he has made, as he reflects on more than 40 years of serving the Mid West.

Matthew Paddick

Design phasePremiumHamelin Pool boardwalk engineers to begin design process

The tender to replace a major tourism attraction in the Gascoyne will not be released until later this year, leaving visitors unable to access close-up views of rare stromatolite formations for four years.

Jessica Moroney

BasketballGero aims to host Wildcats in own backyard

The Perth Wildcats have put a call out to the regions in a bid to offer regular season games to be played and hosted in regional WA and Geraldton has answered. 

Luke Lawson

CrimePremiumRam raid, stolen car in juveniles’ alleged crime spree

Four juveniles allegedly committed a crime spree in Carnarvon in a stolen hire car, which included a ram raid on a service station, before it ended after a police pursuit north of Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick