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The Midwest squad that travelled to Bunbury for the D’Arcy Slater and Women in Tennis tournament.

TennisPremiumLocal kids competitive at D’Arcy Slater tennis tournament

Mid West tennis kids “extremely competitive” at the D’Arcy Slater and Women in Tennis Tournament in Bunbury.

Stuart Quinn

Wave Rally World Championships.

WindsurfingPremiumWave Rally world champs to return to Coronation in 2026

The Wave Rally World Championships is returning to Coronation Beach early next year following on from the successful 2025 event, with the aim to attract 100 entrants in 2026.

Staff reporter

Sporties' Joanne Walker celebrates after the caught-and-bowled wicket of Wanderers skipper Olivia Bidwell.

CricketPremiumSporties end Wanderers’ 27-game winning streaks

Sporties ended Wanderers’ 27-game unbeaten streak in the Young Motors Women’s T20 Cricket League on Sunday at Wonthella.

Victor Tanti

Artist Hayley Savage, of Sunflower Studios, with the mural at Chapman Valley Primary School.

Avian artPremiumBird is the word at Chapman Valley Primary School

Community awareness about the endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo is taking off thanks to a striking new mural at Chapman Valley Primary School.

Stuart Quinn

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune with the successful recipients from round 33 of the city's community grants program.

Council coffersPremiumNext lot of community grants unveiled

Funding will help to support local organisations in the delivery of events, education initiatives and training programs.

Stuart Quinn

The Jurien Bay marina.

Jurien Bay foreshorePremiumDrop-in sessions for community feedback on foreshore plans

The shire is keen to hear from the community about what they would like to see included in the updated masterplan for the Jurien Bay foreshore.

Stuart Quinn

A previous Turquoise Coast Festival.

Turquoise Coast FestivalPremiumJurien Bay’s Turquoise Coast Festival set to shine bright

Jurien Bay is gearing up for a spectacular celebration as the Turquoise Coast Festival returns on Saturday, November 8 — promising a jam-packed day of seaside fun, family entertainment and dazzling fireworks. 

Josephine Hingst

Police at the scene of a shooting in Eneabba.

Courts and CrimeEneabba man admits shooting but denies intent

The trial of a 47-year-old Eneabba man accused of intentionally shooting another man to cause grievous bodily harm has begun in the Geraldton District Court. 

Josephine Hingst

Strapper Brooke Martin with Safe Hustle and trainer Julia Martin on Spirit Man at Pages Beach, Geraldton.

Melbourne Cup DayPremiumAll the races and attractions for Cup Day in Geraldton

Glamour and gee-gees at Geraldton Turf Club on Tuesday.

Stuart Quinn

Main picture: Lynne Blighton at Marks Tey, Essex in 1966 riding Eastern Abbott in a Point to Point Steeplechase. Inset pics: Lyn's race story in Pix magazine in 1976 and Lynne Blighton.

Her story in historyPremium50 years on, female jockey recalls her Cup day win in Gero

Every Melbourne Cup Day, Queenslander Lynne Blighton remembers her own race that stopped a small part of the Mid West, a race she believes earned her a place in WA racing history.

Stuart Quinn

Abbie McDonald for Demons and Emma Smith for B52's tussle.

Water poloPremiumDemons surge gets them across the line against B52’s

Demons made a powerful statement of intent with their 11-8 win over B52’s in women’s A-grade as round three action of the Geraldton water polo caused a splash.

Derek Goforth

Ava Gould slides in for Martians.

SoftballPremiumBlaze, Suiside winners in round of high-octane action

Blaze sealed their first victory of the season while Suiside proved unstoppable in men’s division one softball over the weekend.

Derek Goforth

Strapper Brooke Martin with Safe Hustle and trainer Julia Martin on Spirit Man at Pages Beach, Geraldton.

Melbourne Cup racesSurf then turf as trainers get their contenders ready

Thoroughbreds Safe Hustle and Spirit Man prep for race day

Stuart Quinn

Dr Revathy Carnagarin

Rural Health Research AwardPremiumMid West doctor awarded national research honour

Groundbreaking work to improve heart failure care in the Mid West has earned Dr Revathy Carnagarin national recognition.

Josephine Hingst

HMAS Sydney ll at Geraldton Wharf circa 1937.

Snapshot in TimePremiumA tale of two ships that ended in mutual destruction

On November 19, it will be 84 years since HMAS Sydney II, a light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy, was engaged in a mutually devastating battle with the German raider Kormoran.

Ben Marsh

How do you choose the right tradie for your job? Take the time to do a bit of homework as it will save you headaches later on. 

Consumer WatchPremiumEquip yourself with the tools to find the right tradie

Whether you’re planning some home improvements or just need a quick repair, finding the right tradesperson can make all the difference. 

Natasha Pirrottina

New Milky Way image

Milky WayPremiumMid West telescope maps Milky Way in dazzling detail

Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research have created the largest and most detailed low-frequency radio image of the Milky Way ever — revealing our galaxy in a stunning new light.

Josephine Hingst

From left Toby, 7, and Matthew Maocheia, 9; Harvey and Elsie, 6, Courtney Webb, Quinn and Lilah, 5, and Jasmine Lord and Lola, Fabian and Luka Wilkie.

Trick or TreatPremiumTrick or treat in Wandina is a scary sight

Thousands of spooky characters were spotted dressed up for trick or treat in Geraldton on Friday night.

Stuart Quinn

Kade Gillingham made 81 for Wanderers.

CricketPremiumWanderers again find a way to avoid defeat

Wanderers chased down 234 to beat Bluff Point at GBSC Sports Park in Saturday’s Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League — the third time in five games that Wanderers found a way to avoid defeat.

Victor Tanti

The Etta D'Ella Jazz band perform at the Festival of Lights and insets, the Fusion ball game and.Dom Iaria and Teresa Italiano from the Geraldton Italian Club.

Cultural unityPremiumFestival proves Mid West is best when it comes together

Stow Gardens glowed with energy and colour on Saturday night as more than 4000 people turned out for the annual Festival of Lights.

Derek Goforth

Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, Hugh and Eva Levett, Evan Hamersley, Kirrilee Warr and Ross Oliver.

Building bridgesPremiumNangetty-Walkaway Road Bridge officially opened

Community members, government representatives and local leaders gathered on Friday to celebrate the official opening of the Nangetty-Walkaway Road Bridge

Josephine Hingst

Western Australian author Holden Sheppard is set to release his latest novel King of Dirt this June.

Yeah the boyPremiumGero author a local hero finalist for Oz Day Awards

Award-winning Geraldton author Holden Sheppard has been nominated as a WA local hero in the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.

Stuart Quinn

Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle to attend an Easter service.

What I SeePremiumAmid scandal and tragedy, royal family will always be news

I don’t consider myself a royalist, but I’m fascinated by the system, its history and its machinations.

Peter Fiorenza

Guardian editor Kate Campbell, Southern Cross Austereo's Jason McCarthy, Triple M host Todd Gray, Mel Hood and Scarlett O'Brien of Qube, Bendigo Bank’s Nicole Howden, Di Gilleland of Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton and Kate York of Bendigo Bank.

Community supportPremiumGet your bids ready for 2025 Rotary Radio Auction

The Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton is about to embark on its biggest fundraiser of the year — the 34th edition of its Rotary Radio Auction next weekend.

Stuart Quinn