Mid West

SECOND THEFTKalbarri police appeal for help after metal emu stolen

Police are appealing for public assistance after a second sculpture was stolen yesterday from the Kalbarri Skywalk.

Liam Beatty

FAMILIAR TERRITORYTwo losses on road but home stretch awaits

Buccs import Brayden Inger says playing the next six games at Activewest Stadium will give younger players like Johny Narkle a chance to experience the Geraldton home support up close.

Reuben Carder

POSITIVE INFLUENCEOPINION: What it means to be a role model

“Teacher, politician, sports coach, childcare worker, this list of occupations where being a role model is integral to the role is long.” Derek Goforth reflects on what it means to be a role model.

Derek Goforth

CASH SPLASHFour schools to get upgrades over next four years

More than $100,000 will be spent upgrading facilities at four Geraldton public schools over the next four years, the State Government has announced.

Geoff Vivian

BRIGADE CALL-OUTChimney incident sparks winter fire warning

Neighbours called the fire brigade after noticing smoke coming out of the house and not the chimney.

Liam Beatty

AQUACULTURE VENTUREDepartment rejects fish nursery tenders

The WA Government has rejected both tenders to construct a new finfish nursery at Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and will manage the project itself.

Geoff Vivian

ACCESS ISSUES$7m plan to start fixing up Carnarvon fascine

The State Government has announced a $7 million plan to fix immediate issues at Carnarvon’s blocked fascine waterway and work on finding a long-term solution to the problem.

Geoff Vivian

FAMILIAR SURROUNDSBuccs coach upbeat as home series beckons

Buccs coach Dayle Joseph: “I think we are probably undermanned a little bit but I’m really proud of the way we have been playing.”

Geoff Vivian

MURPHY’S LAWOPINION: I love technology, but only when it behaves

“Had my day planned so I could be present at the virtual conference. Walked the dog, had breakfast, made the bed and fronted up to the office to turn the PC on. That’s when Murphy reared his head.”

Raelene Hall

YOUNG GUNLittle Jasper sports big-time ambitions

Jasper Pickering is just six years old, but is turning heads in the Geraldton motocross scene.

Reuben Carder

ELECTRONICS THEFTWoman arrested after devices stolen from primary school

Geraldton police have arrested a 36-year-old woman after the theft of 10 electronic tablets from a local school.

Liam Beatty

FAITH RENEWEDOPINION: From Beatlemania to 2020, young cop a bad rap

“Too often these days we are quick to point the finger at the younger generation.” Columnist and teacher Peter Fiorenza finds his faith in today’s young renewed.

Peter Fiorenza

COSTLY CATCHWoman fined $1000 for taking abalone

A woman who illegally took Roe’s abalone from the Greenough River mouth earlier this year has been fined $1000.

Liam Beatty

ABROLHOS TOURISMState Government vows to fund $3m high-speed jetties

Quick day trips to the Houtman Abrolhos Islands will be available on high-speed boats, using two multi-million dollar jetties the WA Government has promised to fund.

Geoff Vivian

TOURISM ‘POTENTIAL’Jurien RSL museum to showcase military history

Organisers say the museum will display military memorabilia with an emphasis on local military history.

Geoff Vivian

FLIGHT SCAREOxygen masks drop on Geraldton flight

Passengers on this morning’s Qantas flight from Perth to Geraldton were startled when the plane rapidly descended and oxygen masks dropped down from above.

Geoff Vivian

RETAIL CHANGEGeraldton Kmart ‘no smaller format hub’

More details have been revealed about the change of Geraldton’s Target to a Kmart store next year.

Geoff Vivian

SURF’S UPFrank’s ‘barrel’ wins people’s choice award

A surf-inspired art piece has swept Frank Miragliotta to a win in the Flotsam and Jetsam art competition. “This just proves you don’t need to be an artist, just (have) a little imagination.”

Liam Beatty

WATER BEDScouts brave winter chill in Ellendale Pool raft test

A water bed with a difference. Geraldton’s linking and venturer scouts were given an unusual challenge — building a raft from scrap supplies to spend a chilly winter night sleeping on.

Liam Beatty

Out of the WoodsOPINION: Powered-up skateboarders push safety envelope

Grant Woodhams is gobsmacked at the sight of a boy on a skateboard in Maitland Park, propelling himself with a leaf blower, and a fella on a motorised skateboard in busy Durlacher Street.

Grant Woodhams

SAFER CROSSINGUnderpass opens up more cycling and walking options

Spalding Park and the Chapman River Regional Park trails are now even more accessible to cyclists and walkers with completion of a new bridge underpass.

Geoff Vivian

GOOD CAUSEVolunteers get ready for Radio Auction for charity

It’s on November 1, but Rotarians are already busy planning this year’s radio auction to raise much-needed funds for charitable and community projects across Geraldton.

Geoff Vivian

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHTGeraldton to host 2021 WA Tourism Conference

Tourism Council WA boss Evan Hall: “We’re looking forward to showcasing (Geraldton) and the surrounding region to tourism businesses and industry delegates from across Western Australia.”