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The Batavia Longboat.

Longboat futurePremiumDebate over Batavia Longboat’s future reaches Parliament

It was a case of all hands on deck as the funding future of Geraldton’s iconic Batavia Longboat was discussed in State Parliament on Thursday.

Stuart Quinn

Brigades take on Towns this weekend.

FootballPremiumHawks and Bulldogs in hunt for top three spot

Brigades and Towns will headline the GNFL’s round 10 as the two meet at GBSC Sports Park this Saturday in the hunt for third spot on the league ladder. 

Luke Lawson

Former Geraldton Buccaneer Alex Ducas was part of Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA championship-winning squad.

BasketballPremiumHometown hero Ducas’ road to NBA glory

From a basketball-mad kid practising before and after school, Geraldton’s Alex Ducas reached the pinnacle of his sport this week with an NBA championship ring — and has even had a day named after him.

Luke Lawson

The State Government has not given a timeline for delivery of a radiation oncology unit at Geraldton Health Campus.

State BudgetPremiumKey Geraldton health pledges delayed in latest Budget

Labor Government’s first State Budget since the election has delivered funding for regional infrastructure projects, but key health commitments in Geraldton appear to have been delayed or left out entirely.

Josephine Hingst

Peter Fiorenza and Warren Kalajzich in the Radio MAMA studios.

What I SeePremiumRisk worth taking for me and my radio head mates

Sometimes in life you have to take a gamble. That is something a couple of mates and I are doing at the moment. 

Peter Fiorenza

Buccs' guard Nik DeSantis flies.

BasketballPremiumBuccs to defend their home court against in-form Tigers

The Geraldton Buccaneers return home this weekend after their third straight win against the Goldfields Giants, now turning their attention to a tough test against third-placed Willetton Tigers this Saturday.

Luke Lawson

Geraldton Turf Club chair Brian O'Dwyer.

Budget winPremium$25.2m racing fund back on track in State Budget

Geraldton Turf Club will receive $1.9 million after the Cook Government locked in $25.2m for regional racing infrastructure in the 2025–26 State Budget.

Josephine Hingst

Murchison Green Hydrogen CEO Shohan Seneviratne.

Murchison Green HydrogenKalbarri green hydrogen plant set to start by 2027

A major onshore wind and solar energy project bound for Kalbarri is set to begin production in late 2026 or early 2027, after the completion of early engineering, design work and environmental approvals.

Josephine Hingst

Graham Still of SportFirst.

Retail assaults Retail assault rise sparks Geraldton crime response

Assaults against retail workers have surged across WA, with new data revealing police have charged almost one person a day since tougher penalties were introduced last year.

Josephine Hingst

A City of Greater Geraldton council meeting.

Rates risePremiumAverage Gero ratepayer to fork out extra $77 a year

Property owners in Geraldton have been dealt an average rates rise of $77 a year in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2025-26 budget. 

Stuart Quinn

Beam’s purple e-scooters for hire on Geraldton’s foreshore.

E-scooters remainPremiumCouncillor’s bid to ban e-scooter hire service fails

A lone councillor’s bid to suspend the hire of e-scooters in Geraldton has failed at the first hurdle, after no one was willing to second the motion at Tuesday night’s council meeting.

Stuart Quinn

Funding has been allocated in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2025-26 budget to continue supporting community events like the Shore Leave festival.

Budget timePremium$40m earmarked for community projects in 2025-26 budget

More than $40 million has been earmarked for community infrastructure projects in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2025-26 budget.

Stuart Quinn

Neileisha Oakley, a Malgana ranger from Shark Bay.

World Female Ranger WeekPremiumRanger celebrated in Female Ranger Week spotlight

On the red sands and turquoise coastlines of Shark Bay, Neileisha Oakley is continuing a legacy thousands of years in the making.

Josephine Hingst

Ningaloo Sky Festival program announced

Ningaloo Sky FestivalFull program for Ningaloo Sky Festival unveiled

Aussie iconic rockers Eskimo Joe, a dazzling drone show told through Indigenous stories, and gourmet starlit feasts will take centre stage at the 2025 Ningaloo Sky Festival.

Josephine Hingst

A widespread power outage has hit the Mid West city of Geraldton.

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Power restored after nearly half of Geraldton left in dark

More than 9400 homes and businesses in the Mid West city were without power this afternoon thanks to a substation fault. 

Josephine Hingst and Laura Newell

Longboat skipper Vince Nock and Labor MLC Sandra Carr.

WA news PremiumLongboat steadfast thanks to donor

Longboat steadfast thanks to donor

Stuart Quinn

People have been urged not to go to work if they are unwell.

Stay at homePremiumMid West warned as flu and COVID cases spike

A leading Mid West doctor is urging residents to stay home if they are feeling unwell as local clinics face a surge in cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.

Josephine Hingst

Beam Scooter parked on the boardwalk at Batavia Marina.

WA newsPremiumBeam’s future in the balance

Beam’s future in the balance

Stuart Quinn

Minister for the Mid West Jackie Jarvis in Geraldton to talk about the State Budget.

State BudgetWA Budget: What it means for the Mid West

State Budget: What you need to know

Josephine Hingst

Artist Nicole Monks.

Yamaji ArtPremiumYamaji art is on show in Sydney

Yamaji art is on show at the Australian Design Centre in Sydney.

Stuart Quinn

Johny Narkle (will need to crop in on him as player in the background is from last week due to no fresh photos yet)

BasketballPremiumBuccs climb ladder as they topple Giants

The Geraldton Buccaneers secured a massive win away from home as they jetted off to Kalgoorlie to take on the Goldfields Giants in round 12 of the NBL1 West League.

Luke Lawson

An extended warranty could mean you’re paying for cover you’re already getting.

Consumer WatchPremiumCheck what is covered before buying a warranty

Before you sign up and pay up for an extended warranty, understand what you’re buying.

Trish Blake

17yo Dongara teen Andrew Henry died in a tragic car crash on Monday

Tributes flowPremium$28,000 raised in one day for Dongara teen who died in crash

The 17yo boy who tragically died in a car crash in Bookara earlier this week has been remembered by family and friends as a “one of a kind kid” and “the most genuinely kind young man” who was taken too soon.

Josephine Hingst

coins, economy economy, exchange rate, chart, inflationary, saving, rate rate, cover

Council RatesPremiumRates exemption on the agenda

Rates exemption on the agenda

Stuart Quinn

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