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The Shire of Three Springs is struggling to attract council candidates for upcoming elections.

Council ElectionsPremiumThree Springs shire president welcomes nominations

The Shire of Three Springs’ candidate information session was cancelled on Monday due to zero registrations being received from prospective councillors for the October 18 council elections. 

Stuart Quinn

REIWA’s June quarter data has ranked Geraldton No.1 for median house price growth.

Property powerhousePremiumGeraldton has strongest house price growth in regional WA

Geraldton continues to be the star performer of the property market in regional WA, topping the price growth list for a third consecutive quarter.

Kate Campbell

The black-flanked rock wallaby.

Rock wallabies returnKalbarri rock wallabies make stunning comeback

Once thought extinct in the Kalbarri region, the black-flanked rock-wallaby is making a remarkable comeback - with thriving populations now spreading through the gorges.

Josephine Hingst

Just Raptors' Janelle Ende with Pearl the injured osprey.

Owl friendlyShires back owl-friendly movement against deadly rat poison

For more than three decades, Janelle Ende has been rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey across the Mid West. 

Josephine Hingst

Helen Ansell among wildflowers in Bowtell Park, Mullewa.

Carpets of colourPeak time to see wildflowers in bloom

Wildflower season has well and truly begun in the Mid West, with the next few weeks offering budding flower hunters the best time to view the native spectacle.

Stuart Quinn

Battle of the Bands participants.

Rock OnGeraldton’s Battle of the Bands back with a bang

The amps are cranking up and the stage is set — Geraldton’s Battle of the Bands is making its return next month, promising a showcase of the region’s best homegrown talent. 

Josephine Hingst

Simon Reinhard, who competed in the 160km Big Canola, with Max and Samuel Reinhard, who raced in the 10km Gravel Groms.

Backroads GravelPremiumDust settles on another successful Backroads Gravel festival

The dust has settled and the dirt been hosed off, with the Backroads Gravel festival wrapped up for its fourth year. 

Stuart Quinn

An appeal regarding Dozer's fate will be heard on Friday.

‘Unfair and unjustified’Premium‘Please don’t put down our dog’: Family’s plea to council

A Geraldton family is desperate to save its beloved golden labrador Dozer from death row after rangers seized him and declared him a dangerous dog.

Josephine Hingst

Boarded up social housing in Spalding, Geraldton.

Housing crisisPremiumPriority cases, vacant properties continue to rise

Geraldton’s public housing crisis shows little signs of easing, with priority applications climbing and authorities failing to make a dent in the number of vacant properties.

Josephine Hingst

Jerremy Harrington leaving Geraldton Magistrates Court.

Crime & courtsPremiumPerth man found guilty of pointing gun at teen student

A Perth man accused of pointing a gun at two high school students at the WA College of Agriculture in Morawa has been found guilty of one charge after fighting two charges at trial. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton detectives have charged a man with eight offences after an alleged incident that ended in a police pursuit.

crime and courtsPremiumMullewa man apprehended in bushland after police pursuit

Geraldton detectives have charged a 28-year-old with eight offences after an alleged incident that ended in a police pursuit through bushland on Friday afternoon. 

Josephine Hingst

The alfresco area in planning for Froth Craft Brewery along Geraldton foreshore.

Craft BreweryPremiumAlfresco approval for new brewery on council agenda

The City of Greater Geraldton is set to consider a proposed lease that would allow a microbrewery to operate an alfresco area along the Geraldton Foreshore.

Stuart Quinn

Shakaia Cocker with the ball for YC as Saints' Amy Hagan defends

HockeyPremiumHockey heads into pointy end of the season

Round 13 of the Geraldton hockey season delivered plenty of highlights across all grades, showing just how tight the competition is as the season edges closer to finals.

Derek Goforth

Chapman Valley's Harrison Criddle spoils Jaylen Parsons from Towns.

FootballPremiumRoyals snatch two-point victory from Towns

Chapman Valley narrowly escaped with a two-point victory over Towns at WA Country Builders Stadium in an absolute nail-biter that headlined round 16 of the Great Northern Football League.

Luke Lawson

Mid West homeowners are cashing in with big profits when selling their properties.

Profitable propertyPremiumProfits from MW house sales hit an average of almost $200k

Mid West homeowners are raking in an average of almost $200,000 from selling their house, with the region recording one of the strongest jumps nationally during the first half of 2025. 

Kate Campbell & Cheyanne Enciso

Young choristers at Geraldton’s St Francis Xavier Cathedral in their new robes.

Church choirPremiumYouth choir earns their stripes

A group of 10 young choristers have received their official choral robes at Geraldton’s St Francis Xavier Cathedral.

Stuart Quinn

First prize winner, father-son time at Point Moore Lighthouse.

Picture perfectWinning images of why people should “stay and play” in Gero

A special father-son moment at a local landmark and kids lapping up our beautiful foreshore and beaches are the winning images of a competition to capture why people should “stay and play” in the Mid West.

Kate Campbell

Residents are being urged to help keep our roads safe and in good condition by reporting potholes.

Road hazardsPremiumCity pleads for public to report potholes

The City of Greater Geraldton is urging locals to do their bit to ensure roads remain safe and in good condition by reporting potholes.

Staff reporter

t’s been one year since major rental reforms moved into Western Australia. With them they brought stronger protections for renters and more clarity for landlords.

Consumer WatchPremiumOne year on: WA’s rental reforms

It’s been one year since major rental reforms took hold in Western Australia. With them they brought stronger protections for renters and more clarity for landlords. 

Natasha Pirrottina

Geraldton Buccaneers advance to the big dance

Basketball PremiumThe Buccs roll into 2025 NBL1 West grand final

The Geraldton Buccaneers defeated the Willetton Tigers in the preliminary final on Sunday, booking their ticket to the NBL1 West grand final, where they will meet the Warwick Senators.

Luke Lawson

Dr John Mateljan

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Accused WA doctor pleads not guilty to assaulting patients

A Geraldton doctor charged over a series of alleged indecent assaults against three women at two Mid West medical facilities says he “vehemently” denies the allegations.

Josephine Hingst & Kate Campbell

Allanooka Springs Road.

Road to improvementLocal roads to benefit from State Govt upgrades

Multiple roads in the Mid West are set to undergo upgrades after the State Government extended the Regional Road Safety Program to local government roads for the first time.

Josephine Hingst

Family and domestic violence reports to Mid West-Gascoyne police have soared by more than 200 per cent in the past decade.

FDV crisisPremiumDomestic violence reports in Mid West soar 200 per cent

Reports of family and domestic violence offences to Mid West-Gascoyne police have skyrocketed by more than 200 per cent over the past decade as the scourge hits epidemic levels.

Josephine Hingst

Ocean Heroes Australia in Geraldton. Participant Jaxon Jenkins

Surfing PremiumSurfing on the spectrum for ocean lovers

A charity is returning to Geraldton to help improve the wellbeing of those on the autism spectrum through surfing.

Stuart Quinn