Geraldton Guardian

SERVICE UPDATEGeraldton playgrounds to open, other services increase

A number of services will reopen in Geraldton this weekend as the State Government begins Phase 3 of the easing of restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19OPINION: Fast food the winner in social distancing

“There seems to be an endless stream of cars waiting in line ... I wonder when everything returns to the predicted new normal whether fast food will be an even bigger king.”

Grant Woodhams

CUT ABOVEFundraising bid goes to Jacob’s head

You don’t meet pink-haired mechanics every day, but Geraldton’s Jacob Dann doesn’t mind doing his bit to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Geoff Vivian

‘WRONG DECISION’Regrets over end of Geraldton trots still linger

A decade on, Graham Cox is still riled by the decision to end trots in Geraldton.

Peter Sweeney

REF’S CALLEddie Lennie reminisces on first visit to Geraldton

Eddie Lennie laughed as he recalled putting his hand up for a Geraldton game, sporting a tie and blazer on the bus trip — and later being left alone in a restaurant as a team tried to do a “runner”.

Peter Sweeney

COVID-19La Fiamma want to sit out 2020 season

Geraldton-based La Fiamma wants to sit out the 2020 soccer season — if there is one.

Peter Sweeney

COVID-19Footy boss says season can work

Be creative — and think outside the square. That’s the message from a leading and well-respected country football administrator to the seven clubs in the Great Northern Football League.

Peter Sweeney

CHAMPION’S FAREWELLBlack Heart Bart set for year’s end party

Geraldton-owned galloper Black Heart Bart will finish his career at the end of the year.

Justin Fris

STANDING TOGETHERFarmers, business give families a helping hand

A collective of farmers and businesses from the Mid West is showing it cares by sending needy families essential goods, including food.

Peter Sweeney

GERALDTON TRAGEDYMayor calls for review of ‘dangerous’ roads

Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn has called for a review of the area’s road networks after an horrific WA Day crash that claimed the lives of two children.

Liam Beatty

Big moneyThree time’s a charm in $1m Lotto win

A lucky Lotto player from the Mid West farming town of Northampton is now a millionaire after their numbers came up in last night’s draw.

JANUARY STARTGeraldton builder awarded $5.6m construction contract

Geraldton builder Crothers Construction has been awarded a $5.6 million contract to build a 10-bed community mental health “step up/step down” facility.

Geoff Vivian

2021 WA ELECTIONGeraldton unveils $600m infrastructure wish-list

A $600m Geraldton infrastructure wish-list unveiled yesterday includes calls for State spending on roads, port upgrades, desalination and $120 million for a “full redevelopment” of the hospital.

Geoff Vivian

DIGITAL DIVIDEGiving help to silver surfers

“There’s a huge digital divide, especially with the older generation, and we’re not talking that old — we’re talking over 35.”

Reuben Carder

TRACK SUCCESSJockey Alan Kennedy laps up Geraldton luck

“I’ve had a fair bit of luck there. Just knowledge of the track and being on the right horse, I guess.”

Reuben Carder

BACKING UPTrainer Ashley Maley hungry for more Geraldton success

“I’m hoping to have at least a couple up there and a couple of live chances.”

Reuben Carder

OWNER’S GRIEFDog deaths spark parvovirus immunisation pleas

“It was the hardest thing I’ve had to do and I am speaking out to warn others. I don’t want anybody else to have to say goodbye to their pet.”

Peter Sweeney

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSOPINION: High achievers have never been closer

Sportsmen and women, actors, writers and musicians from the Mid West are continually making advancements we all once thought was only a pipe dream. Is the six degrees of separation shrinking?

Peter Fiorenza

Devastating‘They loved each other so much’: Parents’ heartache

The parents of two young children killed in a horror crash near Geraldton yesterday said the step siblings ‘were happy, arguing brother and sister’ and had become inseparable.

Daryna Zadvirna

BUILDING RE-THINKCommercial eye on historic Geraldton site

Can you see a microbrewery or restaurant here? Geraldton’s council is pushing the WA Government to allow this historic Marine Terrace building to be used for commercial purposes.

Geoff Vivian

Spread scareGeraldton ‘COVID’ spitter admits cop assault

A 29-year-old woman has admitted she lied about having COVID-19 after spitting in a police officer’s face in Geraldton.

Adam Poulsen

HEALTH UPDATEMost active COVID-19 cases today are from overseas

There has been one new active case of COVID-19 overnight and another historical case has been identified through testing, taking Western Australia’s tally to 591 confirmed cases.