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Caroline Molloy and Mike Gallie representing New Zealand.

BMXPremiumWoorree Park BMX trio fly flag at Brisbane World Champs

A trio of Mid West BMX riders represented their country and region with pride at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane last weekend, competing against some of the top elite level riders in the world. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Luke Harris talks to the student body.

EntertainmentPremiumFrom head boy to VIP, MasterChef star returns to old school

It was a surreal morning on Thursday for 20-year-old MasterChef star Luke Harris, who dropped back into his old Geraldton school as a VIP guest to share his TV cooking journey with the current crop of students.

Sally Q Davies

Our Cafe 6530.

Cafe openingPremiumNew cafe offers opportunities for people with disabilities

A new cafe has opened, adding to Geraldton’s food and beverage scene — but this one comes with a feelgood, inclusive twist.

Sienna Seychell

Adam Kelly, who was a senior constable at the time, received a fractured nose and lacerations during an alleged brawl on Marine Terrace in December 2022.

Courts and CrimePremiumWoman stands trial accused of kicking cop in face

A Geraldton woman who originally pleaded guilty to kicking a local cop in the face, leading him to leave the WA Police Force, is standing trial after changing her plea to not guilty. 

Imogen Wilson

Police say a 17-year-old driver was clocked doing 151km/h in a 110km/h zone in Greenough on Thursday.

Road safetyPremiumExcessive speed a factor in weekend fatal, police say

Police will allege excessive speed was a factor behind a two-car crash on Brand Highway in Tarcoola Beach last weekend, which resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man.

Kate Campbell

The Homemaker Centre where Anytime Fitness is located.

What I SeePremiumThe case for why Geraldton needs a major bypass road — now

People continue to tell me Geraldton is getting busier and busier. One road in particular continues to cause me — and many others — constant worry, and that is North West Coastal Highway. 

Peter Fiorenza

Geraldton courthouse

Courts and crimePremiumGeraldton woman on 80 charges denied bail for second time

A Geraldton woman facing more than 80 drugs and weapons charges has been denied bail for a second time.

Imogen Wilson

Sophie and Angela Fermin.

Multicultural concertPremiumMelting pot of cultures celebrated at QPT concert

Queens Park Theatre was the scene of a “cultural extravaganza” on Saturday with the annual multicultural concert celebrating the tastes, colour, sounds and rhythms from around the world. 

Kate Campbell

Caravan and camping liftout: Mt Augustus outback trip;Bilung Pool, north of Murchison.Pic by Guy Magowan, The West Australian. Feb 10.

Cultural preservationPremiumGrants for local projects to safeguard cultural sites

Three projects in the Mid West and Gascoyne will share in more than $100,000 to protect and preserve Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Kate Campbell

The State Government's Seven Cities vision involves Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, Broome, Karratha, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland.

HousingPremiumSeven Cities vision to be expanded by 200 GROH properties

An extra 200 government worker homes have been proposed for the regions under the State Government’s Seven Cities vision, which originally had Geraldton receiving 37. 

Imogen Wilson

Altura Airlines director Amanda Healy.

AviationPremiumMajority Indigenous-owned airline takes flight in Mid West

A new majority Indigenous-owned airline, Altura Airlines, is operating charter flights in the Mid West and Gascoyne. 

Sally Q Davies

Beam Scooter parked on the boardwalk at Batavia Marina

E-scooters debatePremiumCouncil votes to keep Beam e-scooters zooming in city

Greater Geraldton councillors have voted to offer Beam Mobility a two-year contract extension to continue operating its hireable e-scooters in the city, which could bring in new AI camera technology.

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton local Cruz Macdonald won his third straight State title at home.

SurfingPremiumMacdonald claims three-peat surf titles on home waves

Geraldton local Cruz Macdonald has claimed his third straight Junior State title on his home waves over the weekend, as the final round of the WA Junior Surfing Titles hit the Batavia Coast. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Peter Salmon and Rosie Sitorus.

ArtsPremiumIntimate campfire storytelling sessions gets tour boost

Geraldton artist-musician Rosie Sitorus is thrilled a State Government grant will allow her and her collaborator to continue spreading the word and sharing yarns and songs about an endangered language.

Sienna Seychell

GBR founder Leon Norris riding the waves during golden hour in 1994

SurfingPremiumGero Board Riders and Sunny Comp celebrate 50-year milestone

Surfers from far and wide are making the trek to Geraldton this weekend as the Geraldton Board Riders club prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary and Sunshine Surf Masters. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Event co-ordinator and coach Jodie Tirant addresses her players.

NetballPremiumGero netballers go yellow for mental health awareness round

On the netball courts, it’s common to hear plenty of ‘here if you need’ calls, and the Geraldton Netball Association is reminding the community it also applies off court too. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Jaidan Thompson, Mitch Thompson and Tom Warr show off Chapman Valley's Yuna FC jumpers.

FootballPremiumRoyals go retro, Rovers and Railways tussle in top-two bout

Chapman Valley will park their usual blue, white and black kit and revisit their Yuna FC roots when they host Brigades at Mazzuchelli Oval this weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton Buccaneers' Matt Norman, Josh Keyes, Verle Williams, Devondrick Walker and Cooper Creek.

BasketballPremiumBucc-le up Cougars: Geraldton ready to charge into finals

Geraldton Buccaneers are primed and ready to launch their finals campaign against Cockburn Cougars this Saturday as they look to claim their first back-to-back NBL1 West title in club history.

Rebecca Ruthven

Prices at Petro’s fuel station in Bluff Point on Wednesday.

EconomicsPremiumFuel prices rise by more than 30c in Geraldton

Prices have leaped by more than 30c a litre in Geraldton since the initial fuel excise cut was reduced, with further price increases probably on the way as the Federal Government’s excise relief ends on Friday.

Sally Q Davies

Rangeway Primary School student Scarlett Fraser, 11, gets her ears checked.

EducationPremiumHear all about it: Ear bus is coming to the Mid West

School-aged children in the Mid West will soon have greater access to medical diagnoses thanks to a first-of-its-kind in WA program offering ear examinations. 

Sienna Seychell

The WA Country side that faced South Australia.

FootballPremiumMid West stars shine on interstate stage

Some of the most experienced and emerging footy stars from the Mid West represented the area with pride on the interstate stage at the weekend.

Rebecca Ruthven

Cardinals’ Jess Giudice-Nairn and Swans' Emma Crouch.

HockeyPremiumRovers, Cardinals step closer to securing minor premierships

Cardinals and Rovers continued their march towards the minor premierships in round 10, with both competition leaders maintaining their strong form despite spirited resistance from their opponents.

Derek Goforth

GABA administrator Nerolie Gerreyn was presented with Best Regional Association at the Basketball WA awards.

BasketballPremiumGeraldton wins big at Basketball WA Awards night

Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association and the Geraldton Buccaneers were well represented among the Basketball WA awards recipients as the State’s basketball community came together on Saturday night.

Rebecca Ruthven

Backroads Gravel participants in 2025.

CyclingPremiumBackroads Gravel expecting record crowd

Backroads Gravel organisers are expecting a record number of people to take on the challenge on August 8 in Nabawa, with the event close to selling out. 

Rebecca Ruthven