Nationals MPs have called for an inquiry and for the State Government to release the modelling for its permanent demersal fishing ban, after Fisheries Minister revealed 2040 stock recovery prediction.
Sally Q Davies
Mid West residents could face a $130 increase for a return fare to Perth as the rules were softened this week under a five-year extension to the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme.
Stuart Quinn
The Water Corporation is urging Mid West residents to prepare for the upcoming season of severe weather by having sufficient water supplies in their homes, and an action plan in place.
Geraldton city centre will become a festive wonderland this week
Geraldton’s oldest side in the Basketball WA State Championships joins its youngest side as State champions, after securing the title in a thrilling three-point decider on Saturday in Perth.
Rebecca Ruthven
Three Mid West health professionals have been recognised for their work and dedication, named as finalists in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
Joy and unity was the message of Sunday’s Carols by Candlelight event, organised by the Geraldton Christian Churches.
Rams continued their winning ways in the Geraldton softball women’s division one competition, with the side securing a confident win over Suiside as they pursue first spot on the ladder.
Derek Goforth
Hospitality, heritage and jobs in the Mid West boosted by Regional Economic Development grants.
The family of Geraldton man Mark Beaver — who died last week a few days after an alleged assault at his auto wreckers — have paid tribute to an “absolute character” with a “heart of gold”.
Kate Campbell
Serpents came within a whisker of upsetting ladder leaders Demons in a thrilling women’s A-grade contest, falling a goal short in one of the best matches of the season so far.
Sportsmans firmed as Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League premiership favourites with two wins on the weekend.
Victor Tanti
The Geraldton Turf Club has joined an ever-growing list of community members who have paid tribute to emergency services who responded to the bushfires in Geraldton’s northen suburbs.
Local fishers have slammed the State Government’s permanent ban on commercial demersal fishing, saying livelihoods will be destroyed and consumers will suffer from less choice and higher prices.
Sally Davies
Geraldton and the surrounding Mid West region became a significant defence location during World War II and remains so to this day.
Ben Marsh
Quad bikes are not toys and the ACCC and Consumer Protection is encouraging farmers, partners, parents and carers to protect their loved ones when riding these powerful machines.
Natasha Pirrottina
The Geraldton Basketball Association is teaming up with community mental health providers to host its maiden mental health round.
With the 2026 GNFL fixture release imminent, sports reporter James Gardiner looked over the draw for your club, with what to expect from the fixture.
James Gardiner
The bushfire that tore through the community last week turned life on its head for many locals, but for Gail Holmes and her eight-year-old daughter Harper it is a personal nightmare that still feels unreal.
The Geraldton community has come out in full force to raise thousands of dollars for bushfire victims through Friday night’s relief concert and online fundraisers.
A 25-year-old man charged over the death of an older man in Geraldton — who lost his life a few days after an alleged assault — will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars on remand.
Police have charged two 11-year-old kids over a Geraldton bushfire which destroyed a home and left a trail of destruction last week.
Caleb Runciman
The Geraldton community is rallying around families who lost their homes and possessions in this week’s horrific bushfire.
A former prolific Geraldton tennis coach will fight allegations at trial that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl and supplied children with alcohol.
