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Lesley Allen, resident at a property near to where the shot was fired.

CrimePremiumNeighbours say they were ‘left in dark’ over shooting, raids

Geraldton locals affected by this week’s shooting in Moonyoonooka have been left alarmed by a lack of notice and detail from police, with many having no idea what was unfolding.

Sienna Seychell

Arrests made in Utakarra on Wednesday and inset bottom police collect evidence from a property in Spalding on Thursday.

CrimePremiumTwo men arrested over shooting released without charge

One man has faced court over a Moonyoonooka shooting in which a man was allegedly abandoned in a remote area after being shot in the leg, while two other men arrested have been released without charge.

Sally Q Davies, Sienna Seychell

Mel Ismail was attacked by a shark at Glenfield Beach in Geraldton on Monday.

Shark attackPremiumShark attack survivor released from hospital

Geraldton shark attack survivor Mel Ismail has been released from hospital after more than two weeks of medical attention, while the the analysis continues to identify the type of shark that attacked him.

Sally Q Davies

Tully Pepper in action for WA Country during the Under-16s National Championships.

BasketballPremiumPepper invited to training camp with Aussie call-up in sight

Rising basketballer Tully Pepper earned herself a shot at being selected in Australia’s under-15s squad after being selected for Basketball Australia’s Under-15 Athlete Development Camp.

Rebecca Ruthven

Holly Nottle and Aldezor win race four of Geraldton Turf Club's season opener.

RacingPremiumGero Turf Club rings in new season of racing at midweek meet

Racing has returned to Geraldton for another season, with the Turf Club’s first meet on the 2026-27 calendar on Wednesday ahead of its first marquee event of the season next weekend.

Rebecca Ruthven

Kids wave at the floats during the Sunshine Festival.

Festival funPremiumSunshine Festival back for its 65th running

Geraldton’s iconic Sunshine Festival is back this Sunday, celebrating its 65th anniversary with a new home and a new theme — but rest assured, old favourites such as the float and pet parades remain. 

Kate Campbell

Performer Cece Desist.

Entertainment PremiumGet glitzy with Perth International Burlesque Festival

Geraldton, get ready for a night of glitz and glamour, as the Perth International Burlesque Festival roadshow returns to regional WA. 

Sally Q Davies

Great Northern's Olivia Bidwell gets a kick away under pressure from South West's Kloe Bassett.

FootballPremiumWomen’s country championships fixtures announced

A grand final rematch is set to open the Country Football WA’s Women’s Country Championships as Great Northern search for redemption in this year’s competition after last year’s grand final defeat.

Rebecca Ruthven

Kip Foster wins the KA3 Senior championship

MotorsportPremiumNew State karting champions crowned in Mid West finale

A new rank of State champions etched their name in Karting WA history, with the final round of the 2026 State championships at the Mid West Kart Club in Moonyoonooka. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Nathan Abetz in action during his first Junior Road Cycling National Championships campaign.

CyclingPremiumGero cyclist gains valuable experience on nationals debut

Rising road cyclist Nathan Abetz made a strong impression in a competitive field on debut at the 2026 Junior Road Cycling National Championships on the Sunshine Coast earlier this month. 

Rebecca Ruthven

An artist’s Impression of a proposed nature playground at Maitland Park.

Maitland ParkPremiumCouncil backs roads around Maitland Park to remain two-way

City of Greater Geraldton councillors have voted against the results of community consultation on upgrades to Maitland Park, backing a plan to keep the area’s traffic flowing both ways. 

Sally Q Davies

Backroads Gravel 2026 was a muddy affair.

CyclingPremiumBackroads gear up to host National Gravel Championships

For the first time, the Mid West will host a national-level cycling competition after Backroads Gravel and Chapman Valley was awarded the 2027 AusCycling National Gravel Championships.

Rebecca Ruthven

All This Filth will be performing at Midwest Mayhem.

MusicPremiumHeavy metal coming to Blue Heelers Square next week

In a first for Geraldton, four formidable metal acts will come together at Blue Heelers Square to get heads banging. 

Sally Q Davies

Councillor-elect for the Shire of Northampton Lauren Sweetman.

Extraordinary electionsPremiumKalbarri mum, volunteer elected to Northampton council

The Shire of Northampton has elected its newest councillor in Kalbarri mother and community volunteer Lauren Sweetman.

Kate Campbell

This new roundabout cost $5 million to build.

TransportPremiumWhy Geraldton’s newest roundabout cost $5 million

Greater Geraldton’s mayor Jerry Clune has leapt to the defence of a $5 million project to build a roundabout at the Flores and Eastward roads intersection.

Sienna Seychell

John Riemer has created the 12-hour CPR Challenge to raise funds for Telethon.

TelethonPremium12-hour CPR challenge to raise funds for Telethon

It’s nearly that time of year again with the charitable spirit of Telethon in the air, and Geraldton local John Riemer is ready to make an impact by raising funds with a 12-hour CPR challenge.

Sienna Seychell

One of the five people arrested at a Utakarra property on Wednesday.

CourtsPremium‘Agitated’ accused WA gunman fronts court

A 30-year-old man has appeared in court on charges related to the shooting of another man near Geraldton on Wednesday, which sparked a nine-hour police manhunt. 

Sally Q Davies

Police on the scene in Moonyoonooka near Geraldton on Wednesday.

CrimePremiumMan charged over Mid West shooting incident

A man is facing charges over a shooting incident that locked down a rural community for several hours.

Matt Zis

WA Police arrested a man in this Spalding property in relation to the Moonyoonooka shooting.

CrimePremiumTwo more arrested in Spalding and Moresby over shooting

Another two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a Moonyoonooka shooting.

Sally Davies

Acting Supt Ben Huggett addresses the media.

CrimePremiumPolice still searching for firearm after arrests made

Police say they are still looking for the firearm used in Wednesday morning’s Moonyoonooka shooting after taking five people into custody. 

Sally Q Davies

Police are on the scene in Moonyoonooka near Geraldton.

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Offenders linked to shooting of man with ‘pellets’

Three offenders are reportedly at the centre of a suspected shooting in a region east of Geraldton.

Brooke Rolfe

Sandra Carr MLC, kart racer Ryan Johnson, 12, and Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis in front of the new medical facility.

MotorsportPremiumMid West Kart Club unveils new onsite medical facility

Mid West-based and visiting kart racers will have more peace of mind on track, with the Mid West Kart Club receiving a major upgrade which will help racing continue to run safely and more efficiently. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Codee-Lee will be performing at the Chapman Valley Country Music Festival.

EntertainmentPremiumChapman Valley Country Music Festival is back

Chapman Valley Country Music Festival is back

Sally Q Davies

Peta McKenzie and Belinda Turner.

Real estatePremiumCareer change leads local agent to rookie of year honour

Geraldton local Belinda Turner brought home the rookie of the year honour at the recent 2026 reiwa.com Awards after making a life-changing career change.

Sienna Seychell