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Imogen WilsonReporter

Imogen is a reporter for the Geraldton Guardian and Midwest Times. With experience in current affairs across print, broadcast and podcasting, Imogen is passionate about sharing community news in an impactful way.

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Rural Health West CEO Professor Catherine Elliott

GP workforcesPremiumMid West records highest level of regional GP turnover

The Mid West has recorded the highest turnover of GPs in regional WA, according to new data from Rural Health West.

Imogen Wilson

Boarded up social housing in Spalding, Geraldton

HousingMore joining public housing queue, but waiting less time

More people in Geraldton in desperate need of a home are being added to the public housing waitlist but the waiting time they face is reducing, new figures reveal

Imogen Wilson

A giant petrel brought into care on 18 June 2026 from the south coast, and chickens. Locals are sweating on bird flu test results from a giant petrel found in Geraldton.

Bird fluPremiumH5 bird flu test results on Geraldton bird still imminent

No new cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed amid imminent test results, including samples taken from a seabird found in Geraldton earlier this week. 

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Universal Wreckers on Box St in Webberton

Courts and CrimePremiumMan charged over fatal Geraldton attack enters plea

A 26-year-old man charged over the fatal assault of well-known Geraldton business owner Mark Beaver has pleaded not guilty. 

Imogen Wilson

Scene of car crash

The Geraldton GuardianCommentsPremiumHomicide investigation launched into deadly WA highway crash

A road crash between a Suzuki swift and motorhome north of Geraldton on Tuesday night has killed a 29-year-old woman and sparked a homicide investigation. 

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Michelle Jones said 20kg of kangaroo feed costs her $600.

Kangaroo awareness PremiumWildlife carer pleads for drivers to check pouches for joeys

Every driver is aware of the risk of hitting a kangaroo on the road, however a local wildlife rescuer is urging people who may be in this situation to pull over and check for joeys. 

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The erosion along the coastline in Port Denison.

ErosionPremiumCommunity concern for Port Denison erosion at all-time high

Community fears in Port Denison about erosion, which is washing away beaches and putting community infrastructure and even one of the town’s main streets at risk, has only intensified after recent storms.

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Sea urchins seized by Mid West fisheries officers.

Fisheries finesPremiumIllegal fishing practices land four men with hefty fines

An illegal haul of sea urchins has left two men in a prickly position after they were slapped with hefty fines in the Geraldton Magistrates Court last week.

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Local Travis Petford said the creature was majestic.

Whale of a timePremiumMajestic sight of humpback whale frolicking in shallows

A giant of the deep was spotted having a whale of a time in the shallow waters of St Georges Beach on Monday afternoon, treating beachgoers to a rare and beautiful sight.

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Fisheries officer Jack Dawson.

Operation ElvinaPremiumFisheries identify 11 fish offenders in highway blitz

Fisheries officers have caught several alleged fish offenders red-handed in an intricate multi-service highway search in the Mid West-Gascoyne, landing fishers with a reminder to comply with possession limits.

Imogen Wilson

Mount Magnet shire office.

Mining ratesLaw changes lands Mt Magnet shire confused and burdened

A Mid West council says the passing of new legislation to “provide clarity” amid a mining rates dispute will do nothing but create more confusion and financial burden.

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Swimmers are still out and about enjoying the ocean on brisk mornings.

Winter weatherPremiumGeraldton locals out and about despite icy winter chill

Winter has well and truly descended on Geraldton, with locals grabbing the extra layers, hot cups of coffee and ugg boots to warm up against the icy mornings and evenings. 

Imogen Wilson