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Geraldton Buccs player Johny Narkle.

BasketballPremiumNarkle and Buccs gear up for clash in First Nations round

The Geraldton Buccaneers will be looking for five wins in a row when they play host to the Lakeside Lightning in the NBL1 West league’s First Nations round. 

Luke Lawson

Callum Marquis is a strong combination with Zane Marwick.

FootballPremiumDogs look to defend their backyard against undefeated Blues

Towns will host league-leaders Railways in the game of the round in the GNFL as both teams make a push towards finals. 

Luke Lawson

The Minisport program is returning to Geraldton.

Sports campPremiumMinisport holiday program returns to Geraldton

The Minisport holiday program will return to Geraldton over the July school holidays, putting on a wide range of sports for kids between the ages of five to 12 to enjoy. 

Luke Lawson

The team from RT Cafe and Restaurant.

MW Economic ForumRegion’s fortunes at centre of economic think tank

Business and industry leaders gathered in Geraldton last week for the 2025 Mid West Economic Forum.

Staff reporter

Sylvia Vella, Amanda Forward and Shirley McKinnon.

Bye EOFYPremiumGeraldton business women gather for EOFY sundowner

The end of financial year is a busy time for all businesses, so last Friday night was a good excuse for a bunch of Geraldton business women to wind down after the hectic lead-up to June 30.

Staff reporter

Molly Evans will be competing at swimming championships.

SwimmingMolly to don the black and gold for school swim champs

Geraldton swimming superstar Molly Evans will be donning the black and gold as she represents the Mid West and WA in Queensland at the 2025 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships in July.

Luke Lawson

Sen. Sgt Russell Hurst with the WA Police Maserati.

Road safety PremiumRepurposed Maserati a flashing road safety warning

Police aim to stop drivers in their tracks doing the wrong thing through their road safety pleas, messages and campaigns — this seized Maserati might do the trick too.

Josephine Hingst

The GRAMS Amazing Race during NAIDOC Week 2024.

NAIDOC Week 2025PremiumWhat’s On: NAIDOC Week 2025

Geraldton will be abuzz with activities and functions for NAIDOC 2025, exploring the theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. 

Josephine Hingst

Ramping hours at Geraldton Regional Hospital in June were also triple of those in May.

System under pressurePremiumAmbulance ramping in regional WA hits record levels

Ambulance ramping outside regional WA hospitals skyrocketed to a record high last month.

Kate Campbell

Amy Ying, Sarah Price-Walkley and Di Gilleland.

Rotary exchangePremiumFormer exchange student’s full circle Geraldton reunion

Geraldton was treated to a return visit last week by Taiwan’s Amy Ying, who first came to town as a 15-year-old Rotary inbound exchange student.

Russell McKinnon

Bernadette Clarke during the inquest into her sister JC’s death.

Crime & CourtsPremiumJC’s family ‘appalled’ by Coroner’s report

The sister of Yamatji woman JC who was fatally shot by a police officer on a Geraldton street six years ago says she’s ‘appalled’ and ‘disgusted’ by the findings and recommendations from WA’s chief coroner.

Kate Campbell, Josephine Hingst & Jenny Schon

Prison officers at work inside Greenough Regional Prison.

‘Crisis’ pointPremiumAlarming escape plot involving hostages uncovered at WA jail

Prison officers uncovered a plot involving up to nine inmates.

Kate Campbell

Mingenew Midwest Expo

Mingenew Midwest Expo PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo cancelled, new grants program launched

The Mid West’s biggest agricultural field day — the Mingenew Midwest Expo — has been cancelled indefinitely after more than 40 years.

Cally Dupe

Geraldton police are investigating after a woman was grabbed by a man.

Courts and crimePremiumDetectives probe scary attack on woman in Geraldton

Geraldton detectives investigating a frightening incident in which a woman was ambushed over the weekend are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Josephine Hingst

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

Kaleb Russell flies during a jump.

MotocrossPremiumElectric atmosphere fuels tri-series competition

Geraldton was the place to be on June 28 as it hosted the opening round of the 2025 Tri-Series Motocross in near-perfect conditions. 

Derek Goforth

A new tourism attraction in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands at the site of one of the most haunting chapters in maritime history – the Batavia mutiny of 1629.

Dark chapterBeacon Island trail unveils Batavia’s dark history

A fresh window into Australia’s maritime past has opened on one of the Abrolhos’ most significant islands, offering tourists a dramatic glimpse into shipwrecks, mutiny, and the area’s striking beauty.

Josephine Hingst

Tigers’ Clayton Dongara.

FootballPremiumTigers snatch two-point win over Three Springs in thriller

The Morawa Tigers had a close call against Three Springs in round nine of the North Midlands Football League, snatching victory by a mere two points.

Luke Lawson

Scantek's BDR machine, which is used to scan customers' IDs and ensure they aren't on the banned list.

Banned drinkersPremiumBDR set to become permanent across WA after trials

Just 2 per cent of the more than 1000 people on the banned drinkers register across WA are from Carnarvon and the Gascoyne Junction amid a State Government plan to make the trials permanent.

Josephine Hingst

Towns’ Aaliyah Jones handballs.

FootballBulldogs claim thumping win over Hawks

The GNWFL was headlined by a standalone fixture between Brigades and Towns at GBSC Sports Park on Saturday, leaving Chapman Valley without a game after Northampton forfeited. 

Luke Lawson

Wooden blocks with bank interest rate per cent of bank with Australian dollars, Financial analysis, crisis project or economic growth concept. Australia money, close up, Flat lay background

Rates wrapPremiumMixed bags for rates in Mid West-Gascoyne

The days of COVID-inspired rates relief are well and truly over in the Mid West and Gascoyne as councils across the region outline this year’s rating models with most set to hit ratepayers’ hip pockets. 

Laura Newell, Josephine Hingst and Stuart Quinn

Kristi March, Dion Harrison, Paul Valenti, Kurt Mead and Stacey Derschow.

Softball PremiumGeraldton’s finest represent the yellow and black

Geraldton’s top softballers are gearing up to represent WA at the Over 35s National Softball Championships in Blacktown, NSW from July 9 to 14 — with the WA men’s team chasing a rare three-peat.

Derek Goforth

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outside Champion Bay SHS with members of the school's P&C.

State BudgetFunding delivered for Geraldton schools in State Budget

The Cook Government is delivering on its promise to fund key refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades at two Geraldton high schools in the 2025-25 State Budget.

Josephine Hingst