The Carnarvon community is still waiting for the State Government to appoint a commissioner to run its council in the wake of a recent exodus.
Kate Campbell
After 14 years in the role, Brian O’Dwyer has called time on his stint as Geraldton Turf Club chairman, stating said it’s time to sit back and enjoy the races.
Rebecca Ruthven
Jurien Bay had a huge 74-point win over Moora in round four of the Central Midlands Coastal Football League on Saturday afternoon at Jurien Shire Oval.
Julian Bashford was just 13 when he first joined the Jurien Bay emergency services as a cadet — a decision he believes is one of the best he’s ever made.
Imogen Wilson
A 12-year-old boy returned home on Thursday night terrified after being surrounded by a group of teenagers on e-scooters carrying weapons.
Carnarvon police and detectives have charged a further two teenagers over an alleged crime spree resulting in burglaries, theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving.
Royals have kept their winning streak alive with a 48-point victory against Railways at the Recreation Ground in round four of the Community Bank Geraldton GNFL women’s competition.
Imogen Wilson & Rebecca Ruthven
A WA-first seismic survey has been completed over part of the Yarragadee formation.
Sally Q Davies
The Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour hit the Mid West last week with more than 450 junior footballers in attendance across three towns in four days across the region.
Five years after the closure of the Hamelin Pool boardwalk due to damage by Cyclone Seroja, replacement is under way with the building contract granted to deliver the project.
Just another regular week of learning for Years 10 to 12 students at the WA College of Agriculture, taking on a week-long shearing school.
Sienna Seychell
A Mid West shire president fears locals in her area could be at risk of viruses or illness due to a “absolutely horrid” rodent plague that is resulting in “dead mice everywhere”.
A travel scheme offering vouchers to entice visitors back to the Gascoyne in the wake of cyclone Narelle has sold out in less than a week.
An emergency was briefly declared for a fire near Dongara, in the Mid West, due to an escaped burn off, before the threat was downgraded.
The Meekatharra Hospital redevelopment has been funded for an additional $24.4 million in last week’s State Budget, as part of $294 million invested in regional hospitals.
Supporting key industries, building and maintaining infrastructure, and investing in housing were the key messages of the State Budget briefing held in Geraldton.
WA Day in Geraldton will be a reminder of what WA Day is all about: bringing people together and celebrating the stories that make us unique.
Geraldton WA Day Festival
As the sun set and the winds got stronger, the people of Geraldton gathered on the bright green lawn of Edith Cowan Square to celebrate the life of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Geraldton’s hub of entertainment has just been made more accessible. The Queens Park Theatre is now offering accessible seating thanks to a new upgrade.
A new city after-school program is looking to stop kids coming home from school and staring at screens. Instead they will learn to appreciate and connect with their environment
A $23 million project is under way, aiming to strengthen Jurien Bay’s drinking water supply, which is set to deliver an additional 100 million litres each year
One of Geraldton’s best-known support services for some of the community’s most vulnerable members has a new boss at the helm.
Behind the bar at Wonthella Bowling Club ready to pour a pint and lend an ear is Wally Kimel, who on the cusp of 91 can boast to be Geraldton’s oldest barman — and possibly WA’s and Australia’s too.
A commissioner will be appointed to allow the Carnarvon council to function again in the wake of a mass exodus of the shire president and five councillors, it has been confirmed.
