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Backroads Gravel through Chapman Valley's canola fields.

Backroads GravelPremiumBackroads Gravel sprints to another success

Backroads Gravel was a sold-out success, with more than 1000 participants across five cycling events and three running events amid the stunning backdrop of Chapman Valley on Saturday.

Luke Lawson

Brigades' Hassan Ahmat-Watkins marks

Football PremiumHawks swoop on the Dogs at home to fly into third

Round 15 of the Great Northern Football League was headlined by the clash at WA Country Builders Stadium where Brigades claimed a 15-point win in Towns’ backyard.

Luke Lawson

Buccs regroup during the break

Basketball PremiumSenators punish Buccs with 31-point finals loss

The Geraldton Buccaneers’ 11-game winning streak came to a brutal end during the first round of finals on Saturday at the hands of the Warwick Senators, losing by a bruising 31 points at home.

Luke Lawson

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson lands at Geraldton Airport safe and sound.

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WA minister settles mid-air scare nerves with Macca’s burger

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson’s jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Geraldton — and a cheeseburger and chips were just the thing to settle the nerves after a ‘scary’ experience.

Jessica Page

Adrian and Catriona Barker.

Court and crimePremiumMen found not guilty of Wandina attack on ex-cop

Two young men charged over a violent assault on a former police officer outside his Wandina home last year have learned their fate in court. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton courthouse.

Crime and CourtsPremiumCases adjourned for Perth men accused of foreshore rape

Two Perth men accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Geraldton foreshore have had their court case adjourned again. 

Josephine Hingst

La Fiamma's Cameron Brown against Murdoch University Melville FC.

SoccerPremiumReds in the hunt for a chance at promotion

Ugle Fabrications La Fiamma’s men’s first team play Subiaco AFC this Sunday down in Perth as the Reds look to hunt a spot in the top three to hopefully secure promotion. 

Luke Lawson

Geraldton City Council meeting

Council electionsGeraldton council to shrink at next election

Four seats at the Greater Geraldton council table are up for grabs at October’s local government elections, as the overall number of councillors shrinks from 11 to nine.

Stuart Quinn

Artist impression of the Edith Cowan statue in Geraldton

Lasting tributePremiumGeraldton’s Edith Cowan statue to be unveiled in November

A bronze statue of Edith Cowan — set to be installed in Geraldton later this year — will endure as a legacy that won’t be tarnished by time.

Stuart Quinn

Nationals Legislative Assembly candidate Julie Freeman, leader Shane Love, and Geraldton candidate Kirrilee Warr are calling for a repairs to Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road.

Road FundingGeraldton-Mount Magnet Road left out of latest funding

The Cook Labor Government has announced record funding for safer roads across WA, while Geraldton’s MLA is left wondering why pleas for regional road upgrades are being ignored. 

Josephine Hingst

Nexus managing director Michael McConachy.

Northern routes axedPremiumNexus assures its Geraldton flights are safe

WA regional airline Nexus has assured Mid West residents there will be no changes or disruptions to Geraldton flights amid the suspension of its “financially unstable” northern routes. 

Josephine Hingst

Peter Treharne and Carly Ullrich at the Homelessness Expo at Rocks Laneway.

Geraldton Zero ProjectPremiumExpo provides essentials, support to city’s rough sleepers

An expo offered food, clothing, support and other essentials to people experiencing homelessness this week, as support services unite in a bid to reduce the number of rough sleepers across Geraldton.

Stuart Quinn

Towns and Brigades will face off in round 15.

FootballPremiumDogs host the Hawks under lights in round 15

With the pointy end of the season rapidly approaching, the top four is well and truly locked in as round 15 of the GNFL produces the battle between third-placed Towns and fourth-placed Brigades.  

Luke Lawson

Geraldton Buccaneers starting team heading into finals.

BasketballPremiumBuccs to go to war against the Senators in home final

The Geraldton Buccaneers are peaking at the right time, with an 11-game winning streak earning them to right to host a qualifying final against the Warwick Senators on Saturday night.

Luke Lawson

Dylan Mortensen, left, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen (on Kaylee's shoulders), Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and Bethany Funke. Dylan and Bethany are the only two who survived the killing

ReviewsDocos offer gripping viewing without all the answers

I’m a fan of true crime documentaries, series and podcasts, but a few years ago I had to seriously cut back my intake.  However, a couple of new docos drew me right back in.

Kate Campbell

The Fremantle Chamber Orchestra played their first regional show at St Francis Xavier Cathedral

Music to Love15yo violinist to star in orchestra’s cathedral performance

The stirring sounds of the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra will once again fill the hallowed space inside St Francis Xavier Cathedral for a special performance celebrating its 20th anniversary. 

Kate Campbell

Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Cards are now available in digital format.

Buy LocalGeraldton’s local gift card program goes digital

The City of Greater Geraldton’s local gift card program is going digital, making it easier to support local businesses through gifting and spending. 

Josephine Hingst

Mullewa blossoms during wildflower season.

In BloomMullewa prepares for a bloomin’ busy wildflower season

Mullewa is preparing for an influx of tourists and flower-enthusiasts as WA’s 2025 wildflower season draws closer.

Josephine Hingst

Liam Ryan, of the West Coast Eagles, marks the ball against the Fremantle Dockers in the Western Derby on July 26 at Optus Stadium in Perth.

What I SeeWhy I fear we’re losing the game we all love

AFL football disappoints me at the moment. In fact, all football, including our local GNFL leaves a lot to be desired. Why? Because the game simply isn’t what it used to be.

Peter Fiorenza

Johny Narkle and Verle Williams have had stellar seasons and are primed for the finals.

BasketballPremiumNarkle to spread his wings and fly for the Hawks

Geraldton Buccaneers star Johny Narkle has finally been given an opportunity in the NBL, signing as a development player with the Illawarra Hawks for the 2026 season.

Luke Lawson

Police arrest Phillip Aaron Dodd.

Crime and CourtsPremiumMan who led police on massive manhunt released from prison

A Geraldton man who was on the run for more than two weeks after removing his electronic monitoring device has dodged more jail time when he was sentenced in the Geraldton Magistrates Court.

Josephine Hingst

The fire damaged industrial shed on Stow St, Webberton

CrimeMan in 60s serious but stable after shed goes up in flames

A man in his 60s has suffered severe burns after a blaze that engulfed a shed in Geraldton’s industrial area on Tuesday night.

Josephine Hingst and Caitlin Vinci

Protesters with signage took to Kalbarri Sport and Recreation Centre to make their voices heard against the Murchison Green Hydrogen project.

Murchison Green HydrogenKalbarri residents to be surveyed on green hydrogen project

Residents in Kalbarri and surrounding Mid West communities will soon be asked for their views on the proposed $15b Murchison Green Hydrogen project, as developers begin a new round of community engagement.

Josephine Hingst

Stunning landscapes will be opened up again for Fields of Gold

Backroads GravelPremiumCyclists and trail runners gear up for Backroads Gravel

The Mid West’s biggest sporting event is rolling back into town this weekend with the return of the Backroads Gravel Festival, now in its fourth year.

Stuart Quinn