Rovers have proven their contender credentials with a gritty five-point victory over reigning premiers Brigades at GSBC Sports Park on Saturday afternoon in the Community Bank Geraldton GNFL.
Rebecca Ruthven
Regional WA grain-producing areas are facing serious threats to both their crops and their livelihoods, with the current mouse plague taking over their farms.
Sienna Seychell
The nostalgic payphone has risen in popularity with Telstra’s introduction of a street game called “payphone tag”.
After months of waiting, crops being eaten and farmers spending thousands of dollars on baiting, the regulatory authority has finally approved emergency permits to help cope with WA’s mouse plague.
The City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program has awarded nine local not-for-profit organisations with a vital boost.
A new cookbook, Earth To Table, has been released by the WA Centre for Rural Health at The University of WA to showcase Indigenous foods.
With the housing crisis looming in the Mid West and Gascoyne region, many are seeking alternative arrangements for new builds, stepping outside of the traditional brick built home.
"Grossly unfair’ cattle related charges brought against Winderie Station owners Cameron and Teresa Tubby have been dropped after the State said there were no reasonable prospects for a conviction.
Georgia Campion
Grain Producers Australia is confident of an imminent approval for an emergency ZP-50 mouse bait permit as Mid West growers combat waves of mice wreacking havoc on their paddocks.
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.
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.
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.
