Geraldton Guardian

WA MUSIC LEGENDMaestro still strikes a chord

Three of the men behind Fitzroy Xpress boarded a last-minute flight from Broome to Perth last Tuesday to be inducted into the WA Music Hall of Fame at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Lisa FavazzoJournalist

Geraldton music personality Daron Keogh.

‘OUT-OF-CHARACTER’Tomahawk stand-off lands man 60 hours of service

Liam Beatty

Funding applicationCity backs Geraldton Yacht Club’s funding bid

The City of Greater Geraldton will support the Geraldton Yacht Club’s third bid for State funding to improve its facilities, with one councillor saying the club helped keep kids out of trouble.

Lisa Favazzo

FACES OF MULLEWAHobby can recallhorsing around

To mark Mullewa’s 125th birthday, we are bringing you the Faces of Mullewa — long-term residents and colourful characters who wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

Lisa Favazzo

AthleticsOceania-focused athletics squad to compete in Perth

Athletics coach Jacko Whitby says his Oceania-focused Kaliah Dreaming squad will be heading to Perth more frequently to compete at the highest level possible.

Reuben Carder

OpinionCOVID rules more popular than road rules, says Woodhams

Geraldton Guardian columnist Grant Woodhams thinks people should take road rules as seriously as they do COVID regulations.

Grant Woodhams

ELECTION RESULTDalton declared member for Geraldton

Thumping victory for Labor candidate on her second attempt.

Geoff Vivian

ELECTION RESULTDalton declared member for Geraldton

Thumping victory for Labor candidate on her second attempt.

Geoff Vivian

WA MUSIC LEGENDMaestro still strikes a chord

Three of the men behind Fitzroy Xpress boarded a last-minute flight from Broome to Perth last Tuesday to be inducted into the WA Music Hall of Fame at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Step closerStrandline to hit Coburn target with $122m raising

The money will complete the funding puzzle for the mineral sands project near Shark Bay as the company heads towards a final investment decison next month.

NabbedGeraldton police put breath-test unit put to good use

Police deployed a mobile breath-testing facility in the Geraldton region earlier this month, with 0.63 per cent of drivers caught drink or drug-driving.

Taylored roleFormer Cats star wants to bring cultural change to GNFL

Harry Taylor is enjoying a new pace and new challenges on the cusp of another, but markedly different, footy season - right up there is the task of steering a cultural change in his hometown league.

Reuben Carder

SKATING PUNKSPunk bands go hand in hand with Geraldton skate comp

Few things go together better than skating and skate punk — and that’s what’s on offer at Wonthella Skate Park today.

Reuben Carder

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TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARYWATCH the video series, Catching Lisa’s Killer, here

Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. WATCH the exclusive seven-part true crime series on Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie and the dark reality of WA’s underworld.

Ben Harvey

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Perth bikie wars
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Suburban RSL under siege from invading ‘bikie gang’

Diggers say they are being pushed out of a northern suburbs RSL by members of the neighbouring Veterans Motorcycle Club — a group on the fringe of bikie culture that associates with outlaw gangs.

Ben Harvey

Bush legendsHow a country girl got her groove back

After 18 years as a single mother in the city, a chance conversation made Mandy Collinson realise the carefree country kid in her was all but gone. Then she reclaimed herself turning rubbish into art.

Steve Butler

Regional News

Ongoing investigationAlleged cattle rustlers bailed after fronting court

A well-known livestock agent and a livestock buyer charged as part of WA’s biggest alleged cattle rustling bust have been released on $10,000 bail.

Jenne Brammer

Mid-air dramaQantas flight forced to turn around after take off

A Qantas flight bound for Port Hedland this morning was forced to turn back to Perth soon after take off.

Phil Hickey

Cash lureState Govt’s $300 carrot to explore the East Kimberley

The offer applies to new bookings made from today March 29 until September 30, 2021, unless sold out.

Tom Zaunmayr

Escape roomBoulder Escape Room to launch at the weekend

The creative behind the development of a portable escape room is readying for the product’s launch in Boulder this weekend.

Bush legendsHow a country girl got her groove back

Beach emergencySpearfisherman bitten by shark at tourist hotspot

A man in his 20s has been bitten by a shark while spearfishing in waters near Coral Bay.

WA News

See the full listTame Impala, Tim Minchin headline APRA songwriting nods

WA stars Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker and entertainment all-rounder Tim Minchin are both nominated for Australia’s top peer-voted songwriting gong at the 2021 APRA Music Awards.

Simon Collins

Perth weatherTemperatures set to drop dramatically overnight

The city sweated through an unusually warm March day, with temperatures peaking at 40.7C on Monday.

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Queensland proves COVID jab is crucial

Anybody got the feeling that West Australians have got a little complacent about COVID-19? Well the news out of Queensland should have been a big wake-up call.

Indecency trialSAS officer denies sticking finger in soldier’s bottom

A parachuting instructor from the Perth-based SAS regiment allegedly pushed his finger in the anus of a soldier from the unit's rival, east coast-based Commando Regiment.

Ongoing investigationAlleged cattle rustlers bailed after fronting court

A well-known livestock agent and a livestock buyer charged as part of WA’s biggest alleged cattle rustling bust have been released on $10,000 bail.

Tragic baby deathLoved ones mourn ‘precious angel’ as murder charge laid

A grieving Perth father has led tributes for his three-month-old daughter who died from injuries allegedly inflicted by a 30-year-old man earlier this month.

Sarah Steger