Geraldton Guardian

CASH SPLASHFour schools to get upgrades over next four years

More than $100,000 will be spent upgrading facilities at four Geraldton public schools over the next four years, the State Government has announced.

Geoff Vivian

BRIGADE CALL-OUTChimney incident sparks winter fire warning

Neighbours called the fire brigade after noticing smoke coming out of the house and not the chimney.

Liam Beatty

AQUACULTURE VENTUREDepartment rejects fish nursery tenders

The WA Government has rejected both tenders to construct a new finfish nursery at Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and will manage the project itself.

Geoff Vivian

FAMILIAR SURROUNDSBuccs coach upbeat as home series beckons

Buccs coach Dayle Joseph: “I think we are probably undermanned a little bit but I’m really proud of the way we have been playing.”

Geoff Vivian

YOUNG GUNLittle Jasper sports big-time ambitions

Jasper Pickering is just six years old, but is turning heads in the Geraldton motocross scene.

Reuben Carder

ELECTRONICS THEFTWoman arrested after devices stolen from primary school

Geraldton police have arrested a 36-year-old woman after the theft of 10 electronic tablets from a local school.

Liam Beatty

FAITH RENEWEDOPINION: From Beatlemania to 2020, young cop a bad rap

“Too often these days we are quick to point the finger at the younger generation.” Columnist and teacher Peter Fiorenza finds his faith in today’s young renewed.

Peter Fiorenza

COSTLY CATCHWoman fined $1000 for taking abalone

A woman who illegally took Roe’s abalone from the Greenough River mouth earlier this year has been fined $1000.

Liam Beatty

ABROLHOS TOURISMState Government vows to fund $3m high-speed jetties

Quick day trips to the Houtman Abrolhos Islands will be available on high-speed boats, using two multi-million dollar jetties the WA Government has promised to fund.

Geoff Vivian

FLIGHT SCAREOxygen masks drop on Geraldton flight

Passengers on this morning’s Qantas flight from Perth to Geraldton were startled when the plane rapidly descended and oxygen masks dropped down from above.

Geoff Vivian

RETAIL CHANGEGeraldton Kmart ‘no smaller format hub’

More details have been revealed about the change of Geraldton’s Target to a Kmart store next year.

Geoff Vivian

SURF’S UPFrank’s ‘barrel’ wins people’s choice award

A surf-inspired art piece has swept Frank Miragliotta to a win in the Flotsam and Jetsam art competition. “This just proves you don’t need to be an artist, just (have) a little imagination.”

Liam Beatty

Exciting youngsterDockers want another Sharks colt in NGA program

Fremantle have applied for a Geraldton-based East Fremantle colt to be part of their fruitful Next Generation Academy.

Jordan McArdle

Out of the WoodsOPINION: Powered-up skateboarders push safety envelope

Grant Woodhams is gobsmacked at the sight of a boy on a skateboard in Maitland Park, propelling himself with a leaf blower, and a fella on a motorised skateboard in busy Durlacher Street.

Grant Woodhams

SAFER CROSSINGUnderpass opens up more cycling and walking options

Spalding Park and the Chapman River Regional Park trails are now even more accessible to cyclists and walkers with completion of a new bridge underpass.

Geoff Vivian

GOOD CAUSEVolunteers get ready for Radio Auction for charity

It’s on November 1, but Rotarians are already busy planning this year’s radio auction to raise much-needed funds for charitable and community projects across Geraldton.

Geoff Vivian

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHTGeraldton to host 2021 WA Tourism Conference

Tourism Council WA boss Evan Hall: “We’re looking forward to showcasing (Geraldton) and the surrounding region to tourism businesses and industry delegates from across Western Australia.”

WAM AWARDSweet smell of success for Geraldton punk trio

It started with a bad smell in a Beresford kitchen and ended up roses for Geraldton punk trio RATSALAD.

Liam Beatty

VALLEY REVIVALTrue believers warm to Royals’ winning start to season

“In 27 completed seasons since the Valley’s most recent flag in 1992, they have made the finals just four times with no grand finals. So this year’s 3-0 start is a joy for Royals’ true believers.”

Victor Tanti

MSA PREVIEWRivalry makes for a spicy encounter

Rivalries are set to be renewed this weekend as La Fiamma take on two sides they’ve clashed with over the years in the Midwest Soccer Association.

Reuben Carder

Daughter’s tributeSon charged over horror crash that killed parents

A woman has spoken of her family’s devastation at losing both parents in a tragic car crash near Geraldton, in which her brother suffered serious injuries and now faces criminal charges.

Liam Beatty

TOURISM PUSHGeraldton needs signature event, says Papalia

The State Government is keen to fund an annual Geraldton festival to extend the region’s tourism season, according to WA Small Business and Tourism Minister Paul Papalia.

Geoff Vivian

GNFL WASH-UPYoung players make their mark in league ranks

Sixteen-year-old Towns footballer Lachie Morphew has won praise for his league debut, as local teams turn to youth to bolster senior ranks.

Liam Beatty

NEW LEADERYoung fireys all ready for action

Waggrakine Bushfire Brigade cadets have a new leader in Jack Milby, who joined the brigade at age 14. “I really wanted to do something a bit different,” the 21-year-old said.

Adam Poulsen