Mid West

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

GARDEN TIPSOPINION: Tending to vines a passion in Geraldton

Passion vines are popular around Geraldton and they grow really well there.

Stan Maley

2020 FOOTBALLSeason still alive for two leagues

The prospect of football is still alive in in the Mid West, with at least two leagues still a chance to go ahead, but one of them is highly unlikely to kick off.

Reuben Carder

PAINFUL LESSON‘Don’t be a tough guy, look after your health’

Graham Jenkins learnt the hard way — he doesn’t want other men to have to.

Peter Sweeney

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

MILLION PAWSGeraldton dog lover’s cash total simply grand

Geraldton dog lover Heather Beswick has smashed the $900 target she set out to raise by taking part in the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk.

Adam Poulsen

PERSONAL GROWTHOPINION: Setting goals the SMART way

“I decided some years go to set some real-life goals and I used a system that was perhaps originally attributed to George T. Doran.I found it incredibly useful and ultimately successful.”

Derek Goforth

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

GERALDTON PREVIEWRising apprentice Beaux rides the girl-power wave

Apprentice jockey Beaux Banovic-Edwards believes in girl power — and she’s banking on it for another win at the next Carnarvon race meeting, in Geraldton on June 5.

Reuben Carder

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

Cue ‘bonanza’Musgrave shares sparkle on Starlight drill hits

The explorer has revealed a series of thick, shallow, high-grade gold intersections from reverse circulation drilling at its Cue project.

Stuart McKinnon

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

PADDOCK PICNICNorthampton’s Mary Hasleby to celebrate 100th birthday

A much-loved lady will today celebrate a century of life with a picnic in a paddock. Only a few will be there physically, but hundreds will be there in spirit as Mary Hasleby hits 100 in Northampton.

Peter Sweeney