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Listen nowVideoPremiumPolice radio calls replay the moment JC was shot

Frantic radio calls between police officers at the scene of a fatal shooting of an Aboriginal woman in Geraldton have been made public for the first time.

Emily Moulton

FIRST LOOKPremiumThe weapons Indigenous mum was holding when shot dead

An Indigenous mother-of-one was holding a 30cm serrated bread knife and small pink-handled scissors when a police officer allegedly murdered her on a suburban street in Geraldton.

Emily Moulton

tragic endingPremiumMan drowns, another survives after WA boating tragedy

A man has drowned while another swam to shore to alert rescuers after a boating accident off the coast of Green Head.

Elise Van Aken

Thief finedPremiumSuspended sentence for Geraldton school TV thief

A Geraldton man has pleaded guilty to stealing a television from a local community college while he was drunk.

Phoebe Pin

SHOP ASSAULTCharge over ‘coward’s punch’

A Spalding man has been charged following an alleged coward’s punch on a bystander at a shopping centre when he was apprehended during an attempt to shoplift food.

Elise Van Aken

Breacher finedPremiumKalbarri cook fined $8000 for COVID breach

A man who worked as a cook in a Kalbarri tavern when he was supposed to be in self-quarantine has avoided jail, but has been fined $8000 for breaching WA’s COVID-19 laws.

Phoebe Pin

GOING, GOINGDerelict inne sale price revealed

The sale price of one of Geraldton’s most infamous properties has been revealed, while the owners remain secretive about their plans for the site.

Elise Van Aken

Northgate saleNorthgate refurbishment on the cards, new owners say

The new owner of a Geraldton shopping centre with a history of leaking ceilings and poor air-conditioning says it has plans to “refurbish” but not “redevelop” the retail complex.

Phoebe Pin

DemolishedHouses cleared for Spalding renewal

Two houses and a block of units are being demolished in Spalding as a $9 million WA Government project to renew the suburb begins.

Battle of the BandsEnjoy the sounds of battle

Eighteen acts are slated to rock the Queens Park Theatre amphitheatre, including WAM award winners Darcy Hay of Warralgurniya and RATSALAD.

Edward Scown

FALLING SHORTFarm labour incentives slammed by State Opposition

The WA Opposition has hit out at the State Government’s decision to renew a farm worker incentive scheme that was launched last year to plug a hole in the regional labour market.

Michael Roberts

GERO JETTYMomentum building behind Gero fishing jetty

There is growing momentum behind a push to build a jetty on the Beresford foreshore, with a Facebook group backing the idea attracting 500 members less than 24 hours after it was created.

Michael Roberts

Mid West tragedyPremiumPower outages to blame for farmer’s tragic loss: Family

The family of a Mid West farmer killed in a fatal crash have raised questions over his death, blaming persistent power outages as the reason he was out driving his ute at night.

Michael Roberts

Surf lifesavingGeraldton surf club open for registrations for summer

Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club is running its registration day this Sunday for people looking to join its summer program, which includes nippers and competitive events.

Reuben Carder

In the paintMural brightens stadium in celebration of basketball

Basketballers will be met with a wall of colour as they take to the stadium for Geraldton’s popular summer competition, which started this week.

Reuben Carder

CRUNCH TIMECouncil hopefuls face up to pressing issues

Tomorrow is the last day to cast your vote for who you want to represent you on the City of Greater Geraldton council. We quizzed the 13 candidates on hot issues for residents and ratepayers.

Staff Reporters

Making a splashPathways to pave way for juniors to play nationals

Geraldton water polo players will have more opportunities than ever to play in national competitions as the local season tips off today.

Reuben Carder

Award winnerBuccs coach looks back at 2019 award

Geraldton Buccaneers coach Dayle Joseph has had a tough run since he won coach of the year in 2019 — but his award will be back on the shelf soon and the Buccs should be back to form.

Reuben Carder

Three’s a crowdDenison trio win Kaka Threes at home

Bowlers Danny Hutchcraft, Geoff Izydorski and Adam French were the only side to claim all four matches on the day as a quality field turned out for the long-running open event at Denison last Sunday.

Joe Criddle

Cricket seasonGood signs for Pointers as Geraldton cricket starts

The 2021-22 Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket Season opens this weekend with five A-grade, six B-grade and four women’s teams. VICTOR TANTI previews the season ahead.

Victor Tanti

Bulls eyeGeraldton pistol club fired up for big year

The Geraldton Pistol Club is looking forward to more shoots in its diamond anniversary year after holding a two-day shoot for the State titles last month.

Reuben Carder

Use of forcePremiumPolice gun training in the spotlight at JC murder trial

WA police officers are trained to exercise their own judgment when deciding whether to draw their weapons and there are no rules for what weapon they should use first, the Supreme Court has been told.

Emily Moulton

murder trialPremiumLocals speak of chaos after JC was shot in Geraldton

The murder trial of a policeman who fatally shot a young Aboriginal mother in the middle of a suburban street has heard dramatic accounts from shocked residents of how quickly the chaos unfolded.

Rebecca Le May

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Editor’s desk
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4WDs make carparks nightmare to navigate

I hate big cars and I cannot lie. You other drivers can’t deny. That when a little bitty car hits the road they get slammed — by an avalanche of 4WDs.

Kate Campbell