Geraldton Guardian

PUB DISTURBANCEMan spared jail in ‘stupid’ police bottle attack

A “stupid” decision to throw glass bottles — one of which hit a police officer — into a near-riot outside a Geraldton pub has landed a man a suspended jail term and fine.

Liam BeattyJournalist

Safety firstPetition for water park fencing and shade not ruled out

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Summer successKalbarri Skywalk declared a hit with tourists

A record number of visitors passed through the Kalbarri National Park this summer, with park rangers attributing the spike to the opening of the Kalbarri Skywalk last year.

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CONDEMNED BUILDINGDevastating hits to businesses following hotel fire

Turnover for businesses have fallen by up to 80 per cent in the wake of the February 19 fire, prompting owners to hold a crisis meeting yesterday.

Geoff Vivian & Liam Beatty

Festival fundingShore Leave festival gets $60,000 boost

The City of Greater Geraldton Council has agreed to cough up $60,000 to support the highly anticipated Shore Leave festival in May.

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Sickening actMan who cut off dog’s ear pleads for his pet back

Cameron James Evans was forced to surrender his dog to the RSPCA after pleading guilty to an animal cruelty offence but has taken the extraordinary step of asking for the animal to be returned.

Liam Beatty

READY, SET, VOTEVoters flock to polls as early voting starts

Geraldton residents have already started casting their ballots ahead of the March State Election, with polling booths now open for early voting.

Phoebe Pin

SERIAL OFFENDERMid West teen ‘thumbs nose at court’

A Mid West teenager who recently moved to Geraldton has been remanded in custody after allegedly reoffending while on bail and “thumbing his nose” at the court.

Liam Beatty

Huge newsSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

LIFE CHANGERHats off to legacy of a convict

“Smooth talker”, “family man”, “charged with manslaughter” — these are just some of the words used to describe the man who built a Geraldton primary school when his great-grandson came to town.

GOOD GIRLGeraldton’s favourite dog names

Bella, the 10-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, was the last of her litter to find a home. Now, she is the most popular dog in Geraldton — well, at least in terms of her name and breed.

DANGEROUS PLAYGROUNDParents call for safety improvements at water park

Almost 900 concerned Geraldton residents have urged the City to make the foreshore water park and playground area safer, with councillors considering the matter at tonight’s council meeting.

Lisa Favazzo

STRUCTURALLY UNSOUNDOld Vic hotel set for a quick demolition

A building order to demolish the old Victoria Hotel in Geraldton has been issued to the owners. Administrators of the insolvent company say they will act tear it down as quickly as possible.

Liam Beatty & Lisa Favazzo

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The story behind Frydenberg’s deal with Facebook

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were in constant contact over the weekend after the social media giant banned Aussie news organisations. Here’s how it all panned out.

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Regional News

PUB DISTURBANCEMan spared jail in ‘stupid’ police bottle attack

A “stupid” decision to throw glass bottles — one of which hit a police officer — into a near-riot outside a Geraldton pub has landed a man a suspended jail term and fine.

Liam Beatty

Women’s DayDV survivor leads speakers set to inspire

Domestic violence survivor Dr Ann O’Neill has been announced as the keynote speaker at an International Women’s Day event aimed at inspiring and empowering Kalgoorlie-Boulder women

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Mental healthSon’s tragic struggle drives mental health care push

Sharon Duffy shares her son’s struggles with the mental health system in hopes of seeing greater support for regional youth

Tegan Guthrie

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WA Govt, Rio Tinto to fund Tom Price Hospital rebuild

The ageing and run down Tom Price hospital will finally be replaced with a $32 million fit for purpose facility.

Rights erodedDodson pleads for Pilbara mining royal commission

WA Labor Senator Patrick Dodson says an inquiry is needed to prevent further destruction of Indigenous heritage sites in the resources-rich region.

Summer successKalbarri Skywalk declared a hit with tourists

A record number of visitors passed through the Kalbarri National Park this summer, with park rangers attributing the spike to the opening of the Kalbarri Skywalk last year.

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Cattle rustlingPair charged over $800,000 worth of stolen cows

Two people have been charged after police busted an alleged cattle rustling network worth hundreds of thousands of dollars operating in the State’s north.

Michael Traill

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Why schools for troubled kids are booming

WA has seen rapid growth in the type of school that accommodates students who have been kicked out of public schools where staff live in fear and violent attacks are ‘the tip of the iceberg’.

Bethany Hiatt & Rhianna Mitchell

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Scientists reveal the secret of getting kids to sleep

It is the question sleep-deprived parents everywhere find themselves desperately Googling: how do I make my child go to bed? Now, a new study looks at what works and what doesn’t at bedtime.

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Breaking his silence
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The horror of working inside WA’s toughest jails

Stabbed, bashed and even raped — this is the grim reality for guards at Perth’s toughest prisons. A former prison officer speaks about how the job changed him and why workers desperately need help.

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Elite school offers Year 12s pricey class rings

Some of WA’s top schools are adopting the American tradition of offering their students ‘class rings’ when they graduate Year 12, as a memento of their high school years — and some cost thousands.

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Perth hotel guards suffer humiliation, fear at work

Timed toilet breaks, shared PPE, poor pay and public humiliation. This is what it’s like being a quarantine security guard — one of the last lines of defence between the public and the coronavirus.

John Flint

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