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Geraldton Disability Expo at QEII Centre. Andreana Jones, Mark Nolan and Ryder James

Disability ExpoPremiumDisability Expo highlights power of services coming together

Disability Expo back bigger and better for its second year.

Stuart Quinn

Professor Jessica Dempsey at SKAO global headquarters in the UK.

SKA ObservatoryPremiumNew boss revealed for Murchison’s SKA Observatory

The next director-general for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory has been announced, with Professor Jessica Dempsey set to take over the role for a five-year term starting in June 2026.

Stuart Quinn

New CCTV cameras will be installed in Dongara.

Dongara CCTVDongara to get CCTV network in major safety upgrade

Dongara will soon be equipped with a new network of CCTV cameras for deterrence and safety thanks to a $160,000 funding injection from two major industry groups.

Josephine Hingst

The documentary Saltwater Cowboys of Shark Bay.

Saltwater CowboysPremiumSaltwater Cowboys doco chosen for Climate Story Lab Aus

A uniquely Western Australian story blending cultural revival, environmental restoration, and Indigenous enterprise has been selected for a prestigious national documentary lab

Josephine Hingst

Finn Kelly in the WA Gravity Enduro Series.

Mountain bikingPremiumThrilling action as Geraldton hosts round of Gravity Enduro

Geraldton hosted a high-octane round of the WA Gravity Enduro Series last weekend, with riders from across the State descending on Echidna Park for a thrilling day of mountain biking. 

Derek Goforth

Geraldton Liberal Branch Hosts Firearms Forum at Railways Football Club

Firearms forumPremiumGun laws in the crosshairs at Liberal firearms forum

A crowd of 90 community members including farmers, hunters, and sport shooters joined the Geraldton branch of the Liberal Party at a public forum about the Labor Government’s new firearms laws.

Stuart Quinn

The ROHHR team and Geraldton police detain a male offender in Spalding.

RRHOR teamPremiumRHHOR targets Geraldton’s worst repeat offenders

The Geraldton rapid high harm offender response team continues to crack down on some of the region’s most serious and disruptive criminal activity. 

Josephine Hingst

Josh Keyes and Johny Narkle celebrate. Both were among the Buccs best against the Warwick Senators.

BasketballGeraldton in Bucc-to-Bucc wins on the road

The Geraldton Buccaneers were on fire for their Perth road trip on the weekend, giving their finals hopes a massive boost by winning both games in their double-header.

Stuart Quinn

Paige, Jorjette and Neveah take part in the NAIDOC Week Youth Colour Run at Stow Gardens.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumThat’s a wrap: NAIDOC Week finishes in style in Geraldton

Remarkable local leaders — present and future — were honoured as NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary celebrations came to a colourful and inspiring end in Geraldton.

Josephine Hingst and Stuart Quinn

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