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Carlton’s Patrick Cripps celebrates with fans after his side’s win over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

FootballPremiumMid West stars celebrate Indigenous round on winners’ list

For the first time this season, every AFL-listed player in the Mid West had a win in round 10 as Sir Doug Nicholls round kicked off this weekend across the grounds.

Rebecca Ruthven

Matt Norman top-scored with 20 points.

BasketballPremiumBuccs slam Slammers to claim Pink Round victory

There was star power all around the court as the Geraldton Buccaneers added another huge win to their tally, trouncing South West Slammers by 35 points on Saturday night. 

Rebecca Ruthven

MWCCI CEO Joanne Fabling.

Economics Mid West Economic Forum to attract hundreds to the region

People from all over the state are expected to flock to Geraldton for the upcoming Mid West Economic Forum in June

Imogen Wilson

Catch limits of demersal fish have been slashed along most of Western Australia's coastline. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Demersal banPremium$50 rebate for rec fishers to buy from local tackle shops

Recreational boat fishers can now claim a $50 rebate back at their local tackle shop along the west coast. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton courthouse

Courts and crimePremiumMan denied bail over string of indecent acts charges

A 48-year-old man has been denied bail on 13 charges after being deemed a “significant risk to the community”. 

Imogen Wilson

St John of God Hospital services assistant Janine Anthony.

The Geraldton GuardianPremiumGeraldton woman marks 50 years at local private hospital

Geraldton woman Janine Anthony is celebrating five decades of service at St John of God Geraldton Hospital as a valued staff member

Imogen Wilson

The Shire of Dandaragan has been awarded $100,000 for the next stage of the Jurien Bay irrigation project.

Government fundingPremiumJurien Bay irrigation project secures funding for next stage

A new wave of funding has secured the Shire of Dandaragan’s water supply future, as it has been awarded $100,000 for the next stage of the Jurien Bay irrigation project. 

Sally Q Davies

Mouse numbers have grown to plague proportions in WA's grain-growing regions.

Mouse plaguePremiumMouse plague-ridden towns receive additional funding

Regional WA grain-producing areas are facing serious threats to both their crops and their livelihoods, with the current mouse plague taking over their farms.

Sienna Seychell

Last year's Port Gregory Jetty Swim.

CharityPremiumMental health Port Gregory Jetty Swim returns

The Port Gregory Jetty Swim returns for it’s second iteration, to raise money and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. 

Sally Q Davies

Telstra's regional general manager Boyd Brown said payphones played a crucial role in helping keep vulnerable people connected.

Payphone RevivalPremiumThe revival of the payphone

The nostalgic payphone has risen in popularity with Telstra’s introduction of a street game called “payphone tag”.

Sienna Seychell

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) announced on Monday it had approved Grain Producers Australia’s (GPA) application for ZP-50 mouse bait.

Mouse PlaguePremiumAPVMA approved emergency bait for Grain Producers Australia

After months of waiting, crops being eaten and farmers spending thousands of dollars on baiting, the regulatory authority has finally approved emergency permits to help cope with WA’s mouse plague.

Sienna Seychell

Geraldton MP Kirrilee Warr.

Flying Doctor DayPremiumLocal MP appalled by lack of funding for incoming RFDS base

Geraldton’s RFDS base set to be up and running within the next two years has only received $7.5 million in funding from the State Government – an amount MLA Kirrilee Warr believes to be inadequate.

Imogen Wilson

Emilee Morris and Thomas Spowart, 3.

Charity venturesPremium65 Roses Day comes to Geraldton for cystic fibrosis support

Geraldton families are banding together to raise money for cystic fibrosis research and support, on a special day at the end of the month.

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton Health Campus from above and inset, a concept image of the Geraldton radiation oncology unit.

HealthPremiumGeraldton Health Campus set to open in September

The Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment will open in September, almost a decade after originally announced. 

Sally Q Davies

The 27 Geraldton nurses who received a medal on Saturday night.

AwardsPremiumMedals for Nurses campaign recognises 27 Geraldton nurses

Nurses in Geraldton got together on Saturday night to be recognised for their service to the sector, as part of a grass-works initiative to celebrate nurses. 

Sally Q Davies

GPAAC board members Jamie Strickland, Kelly Robertson and Steven Kelly.

Aboriginal advisoryPremiumGPACC marks 1 year anniversary

Board members of the Geraldton Police Aboriginal Advisory Group were commemorated on Wednesday morning at an intimate ceremony to mark the group’s one year anniversary. 

Imogen Wilson

Jim Chalmers delivered his budget on Tuesday night.

Federal Budget 2026PremiumHow tax changes in Federal Budget impact the Mid West

People are saying that accounts and finance managers are the biggest winners from Tuesday’s Federal Budget, but not everyone in the sector is celebrating the huge proposed tax reforms.

Sally Q Davies

Going to the video shop on a Friday night actually felt like an event. It was a ritual. A tradition.

Pom in OzPremiumLonging for another Friday night at the video store

There was something special about the old video store. Not just the movies themselves, but the whole experience surrounding it. 

Derek Goforth

Geraldton Longboard Club representatives Michael Altham and his son, Laine Altham, Geraldton Softball Association vice-chair Kerri Jefferies, Geraldton Anglican Cathedral representative Dean Lachlan Edwards, City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation communications coordinator Tash Gilespie and project officer Ken Capewell.

Community GrantsPremiumCommunity grants breath life into local initiatives

The City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program has awarded nine local not-for-profit organisations with a vital boost.

Sienna Seychell

GoSH Founder Michelle Wong,Aaliyah Nestoridis, Jason McFarlane, and Rory Holland.

STEMPremiumMid West students flock to GoSh tech event

Mid West students had their phones away and keyboards out for one of WA’s biggest tech events for young people, held in Geraldton last weekend. 

Sally Q Davies

WA Centre for Rural Health rural placement dietitian students launch the Earth To Table recipe booklet at the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service.

CookbookPremiumIndigenous Cookbook Earth To Table launched

A new cookbook, Earth To Table, has been released by the WA Centre for Rural Health at The University of WA to showcase Indigenous foods.

Sienna Seychell

A 3D printed modular house model.

Housing CrisisPremiumA solution to the housing crisis in the Midwest region

With the housing crisis looming in the Mid West and Gascoyne region, many are seeking alternative arrangements for new builds, stepping outside of the traditional brick built home.

Sienna Seychell

Australia Post is looking for its newest recruit to manage the Eneabba LPO.

Postman PatPremiumMid West residents seek clarity on Eneabba LPO closure

Here’s a chance for anyone with the itch to own a post office or try their hand at being the local postie. Australia Post is looking for the next candidate to take on the Eneabba postal licence. 

Imogen Wilson

The Shire of Carnarvon council offices.

Council chaosPremiumAppointing commissioner to Carnarvon council will take time

The Carnarvon community is still waiting for the State Government to appoint a commissioner to run its council in the wake of a recent exodus.

Kate Campbell