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HMAS Sydney II memorial.

Sydney MemorialPremiumHMAS Sydney II war memorial service

Solemn sunset service for the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2

Stuart Quinn

Ashvita Thirumurugan speaking during Thursday’s session of Youth Parliament.

Youth ParliamentPremiumLocal students rep Mid West in Youth Parliament

Geraldton and the Mid-West were well-represented by two local students when Youth Parliament held its 30th annual sitting in Perth this week.

Stuart Quinn

Sylvia Jacobs with great grandson Regan Clinch, 3, at the NAIDOC Big Breakfast at GRAMS.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumCommunity unites to celebrate NAIDOC’s golden 50th

Geraldton has come out to celebrate a golden anniversary this week, as NAIDOC marks its 50th year with a week full of community events and activities honouring heritage and the next generation.

Stuart Quinn

Ambre Eyre runs the quietly popular Hidden Pantry cake stall from her driveway in Moresby. Local girl Anastacia Ward, 8 delivers a dozen fresh eggs in exchange for a sweet treat

Hidden PantryPremiumThe secret is out: Hidden Pantry a hit with Gero foodies

A magical discovery delighting customers of all ages has been discovered on the outskirts of Geraldton — with special sweet surprises inside.

Stuart Quinn

St Francis Xavier Primary School Year 6 students Amira Coyle, Sienna Haines, Eloise Norris and Valentina Priolo wearing their PJs for a Telethon fundraiser.

PJs to school PremiumSchool’s pyjama party a fun-raiser

The last day at school was a pyjama party for the entire St Francis Xavier Primary School — and not just for comfort, rather for a worthy cause.

Stuart Quinn

Jurien Bay resident Michael Cockburn battles a neighbour’s shed fire with a garden hose.

Telstra coveragePremiumJurien Bay hoping Telstra network issues have been resolved

Residents in Jurien Bay on the Telstra network have been experiencing mobile coverage issues with outages and unreliable service over the past few months.

Stuart Quinn

Leeman local Randall Freshwater, Coorow deputy CEO Sam Curulli, Coorow shire president Guy Sims and Labor MLC Sandra Carr at Leeman's Dee Street Jetty.

Jetty finishedPremiumLeeman’s new Dee St Jetty officially opened

Leeman’s new Dee Street Jetty was officially opened last week, which will provide improved access and a safety boost for both local and visiting boaters.

Kate Campbell

Coloured Stone perform at the NAIDOC Week opening concert at Stow Gardens.

NAIDOC Week 2025NAIDOC Week kicks off in Geraldton

NAIDOC Week 2025 got off to a vibrant start in Geraldton with two community celebrations that honoured culture, connection and 50 years of NAIDOC pride. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton's Sarah Kenyon.

WindsurfingPremiumGero’s to host Junior Windsurfing Wave World Grand Final

Geraldton will play host to the 2025 Junior Windsurfing Wave World Grand Final in what is a global first as the Grand Final exits Europe for the first time in the competition’s history.

Luke Lawson

The Tioger Sharks had a huge 150 point win

Football PremiumBulldogs flex their muscles at home

Mingenew secured a big win at home against Carnamah Perenjori as the Bulldogs flexed their muscles in round 10 of the North Midlands Football League. 

Luke Lawson

Rural Health West CEO Catherine Elliot.

GP increaseIncrease in rural and remote GPs across WA

The number of general practitioners working in rural and remote WA has surpassed the 1000 mark for the first time, with the Mid West seeing a substantial increase.

Josephine Hingst

The Tractor Pull competition was always popular at the Mingenew Midwest Expo.

Mingenew Midwest ExpoPremiumCommunity disappointment surrounds decision to cancel Expo

The decision to cancel the Mid West’s biggest agricultural field day has been labelled as “extremely disappointing” but a victim of the reality confronting the region, according to the local shire president.

Stuart Quinn

Towns’ Olivia Bidwell in action against Railways.

FootballPremiumBulldogs, Hawks on winner’s list in round 11

Towns had a thumping win over Railways in round 11 of the GNWFL on Saturday at WA Country Builders Stadium, with the full-strength Bulldogs keeping the Blues scoreless.

Luke Lawson

A White Peak construction site.

Call to buildPremiumHome building wait times cut in half: council

Geraldton’s housing construction sector has entered a “recovery phase” after COVID-induced paralysis, with building wait times cut and approval applications flooding in.

Kate Campbell

The arrest of a childcare worker in Melbourne has triggered a national debate about kids' safety.

Pom in OzPremiumCalls to ban men from childcare work ‘offensive, ignorant’

Like many parents and educators across the country, I was devastated and disgusted by the recent allegations of systematic abuse involving a childcare worker in Victoria. 

Derek Goforth

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps, left, looks dejected after another loss.

FootballPremiumCripps’ Blues fall to Pies

Cripps and the Blues were handed a heavy loss at the hands of Collingwood on Friday night in round 17 of the AFL season as Carlton’s season continues to spiral downwards. 

Luke Lawson

Gascoyne Junction Pub & Tourist Park new managers Litsa Cartwright and Dan Bond.

Beer is backCommentsPopular outback pub reopens after six-month dry spell

The beer is once again flowing and pub grub is back on the menu in one of WA’s most remote communities.

Stuart Quinn

The Gascoyne Food Festival.

Gascoyne Food FestivalPremiumRegion set to go gascoynomical for food festival

The Gascoyne Food Festival is fast approaching, bigger and better than ever in 2025, unveiling a packed menu of events to delight the senses, celebrate the region’s produce, people and places.

Stuart Quinn

Alex Ducas celebrates in Oklahoma City, and inset, the official proclamation of July 8 being Alex Ducas Day.

Ducas DayPremiumJuly 8 officially declared Alex Ducas Day

Oklahoma City’s mayor has declared July 8 to be Alex Ducas Day, encouraging all his residents to join in and recognise the Geraldton basketballer’s contribution to the Thunder’s maiden NBA championship.

Stuart Quinn

Elizabeth Cameron and Summer Little at the NAIDOC opening concert at Stow Gardens.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumConcert kicks off NAIDOC Week in Geraldton

Celebrations of NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary were launched in style in Geraldton on Sunday with an opening concert at Stow Gardens featuring legendary rock band Coloured Stone.

Stuart Quinn

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and Agricultural region MLC Sandra Carr at Batavia Coast Marina in Geraldton

Regional transportPremiumBig savings on the way for Mid West travellers

Geraldton and the Mid West are set to benefit from major public transport savings, with a range of Transwa fares to be halved.

Stuart Quinn

NAIDOC youth finalist Trevor Farrell.

NAIDOC AwardsPremiumGeraldton teenager a finalist for NAIDOC Youth of the Year

As an advocate for multicultural unity, Geraldton teenager Trevor Farrell is already quite the high achiever and role model, which has seen him nominated as a finalist for the NAIDOC Youth of the Year award.

Stuart Quinn

The Shire of Dandaragan is one of a trio of shires to create a coastal recreation tracks master plan.

4WD beach accessPremiumShires have joined forces to protect coastal environment

Shires have joined forces to protect coastal environment

Stuart Quinn

Nexus' first flight prepares to depart Geraldton Airport.

AIrfare capLabor hits back over airfare cap ‘scare campaign’

Labor has hit back at Nationals Leader Shane Love, clarifying the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme is not being scrapped, despite funding only being outlined until 2026.

Josephine Hingst