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More flight painPremiumGeraldton Qantas flights cancelled amid schedule changes

Qantas has announced eight more Geraldton flights have been cancelled from August to September causing further disruption to passengers.

Lachlan Allen

Club ‘disappointed'PremiumBrigades to appeal against Schofield’s 10-match ban

Brigades has revealed it is launching an appeal against the charges and penalties handed to its colts coach and one of its best league players, Jayden Schofield, over an on-field brawl last month.

Jake Santa Maria

Psychedelic drug chargeMan pleads guilty to manufacturing DMT

A Geraldton man has pleaded guilty to manufacturing the psychedelic drug DMT and will remain on bail.

Lachlan Allen

‘Turn your life around’Geraldton woman avoids jail for assaulting police

A Geraldton woman who spat on and threatened police officers earlier this year has been spared jail.

Lachlan Allen

Netball Pumas dodge Lightning shock

Pumas avoided a shock at the hands of the Lightning in round 13 of the Geraldton Netball Association to keep in touch with top two.

Jake Santa Maria

Kaleidoscope of talentBig Sky Fest will be a novel-ty event

Readers, writers and creators are set for a novel-ty few days of festivities now the dates are released for the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival 2022. 

Jessica Moroney

Ambo crisisPremiumGeraldton woman’s death review should be public: Opposition

The Opposition is calling on St John WA to release publicly its clinical review into the death of Geraldton grandmother Joan Hope, who waited more than 30 minutes for an ambulance.

Jessica Moroney

Fists of Fury IIIGeraldton mayor Shane Van Styn headlines 16 bouts of action

Fists are going to be flying tomorrow night as Active West Stadium plays host to the region’s very first “King of the Cage” competition.

Derek Goforth

City ScenesGeraldton golf course views for early risers

The Geraldton Golf Club was established in 1932, back when the clubhouse was a three-room building built from wood and iron and held a total membership of 30 associates.

Jessica Moroney

SoccerReds look for opportunity to turn around recent form

Ugle Fabrications La Fiamma will be looking to turn their recent form around as they take on Northern FC this weekend.

Jake Santa Maria

The Flavour ReportJaffle Shack serves up good coffee, decent food

It’s often a difficult choice when reviewing a cafe as to what to try off their menu. However, with the Jaffle Shack, the answer is very much in the title.

Derek Goforth

Street ArtLocal bus shelters get artistic makeover

The streets around Geraldton will get another boost of colour after the City teamed up with local artists to design and paint bus shelters.

Jessica Moroney

Prices plateauPremiumIs Geraldton property market losing steam?

Prices in the Geraldton property market appear to have plateaued, the rental crisis is worsening while houses are selling faster than they have in recent times.

Lachlan Allen

BoxingGeraldton boxer to fight for Golden Glove title

As fighters gear up for Fists of Fury III this Saturday another Geraldton star is preparing to battle it out in Brisbane.

Derek Goforth

Country life blissThoroughly modern women of Mullewa getting it done

Breaking the stereotype that one might hold of your typical Mullewa resident are two thoroughly modern women — Holly Freeman and Julia Foulkes-Taylor — who are front and centre in helping their town flourish.

Jessica Moroney

MotocrossPremiumPenultimate round of club series sees plenty of action

Last Sunday saw close to 70 riders turn out for the Geraldton Motocross circuit as round five of the club series presented mixed weather and erratic track conditions that proved testing for some.

Derek Goforth

AFL DraftHagan one of 12 WA players invited to draft combine

Former Brigades and current East Fremantle star Jed Hagan has taken a step closer to an AFL dream after earning an invitation to the national combine later this year.

Jake Santa Maria

First of its kindSign of the Cross translated into Wilunyu language

St John’s School in Rangeway has taken the extraordinary step of translating the Christian Sign of the Cross into Wilunyu local Aboriginal language in a first for the region.

Lachlan Allen

Local TalentGeraldton apprentice wins top award

Geraldton’s own Callum Marquis has been named apprentice of the year at the 2022 HIA Stratco WA awards.

Lachlan Allen

Sunday seshKalbarri Seafood Restaurant

A restaurant owner who helped recreate a vibrant atmosphere for the Kalbarri community after the devastation of cyclone Seroja has been recognised for the venue’s combination of delicious food and live tunes.

Jessica Moroney

Centurion PremiumLocal primary school marks Geraldton woman’s 100th birthday

A local primary school has marked the 100th birthday of a Geraldton women with a heartwarming gesture.

Lachlan Allen

FootballTowns and Royals to decide minor premiership this weekend

With split rounds meaning there are only two games this weekend, a finals preview headlines the round’s action as Towns and Chapman Valley face off in their last regular season game. 

Jake Santa Maria

FootballPremiumRailways should sew up minor premiership with win

The GNFL minor premiership should be claimed by Railways this weekend as they take on Mullewa in their last match before finals.

Jake Santa Maria

Basketball PremiumThe Buccs prepare for Eagels with hit-out against St Mary’s

The Geraldton Buccaneers will close out the season and look to cement themselves in top spot for the league in their Saturday away clash against the East Perth Eagles.

Jake Santa Maria