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Backpackers Filip Kamer, Isabel Schwesig, Finja Winter, and Kristian Humphrey. outside the Geraldton evacuation centre, the Geraldton foreshore on Saturday morning and resident Katie Perella prepared with sandbagging her home.

Ex-TC NarellePremiumGeraldton lucky to escape the power of Narelle

The Mid West has dodged a bullet, as ex-tropical cyclone Narelle rapidly weakened in strength and moved eastwards overnight, leaving the coastal towns of Geraldton and Kalbarri unscathed. 

Imogen Wilson, Sally Q Davies & Kate Campbell

Damage to Doriana Magili’s Carnarvon banana crop in the aftermath of Cyclone Mitchell last month. It wiped out about 50 per cent of the areas banana crop.

Countryman HorticultureVideoPremiumBanana crop expected to be completely wiped out by cyclone

Concerns are mounting for Mid West fruit growers in the grip of cyclone Narelle, with fears the tropical cyclone will completely wipe out Carnarvon’s banana crop.

Georgia Campion

A dust storm before Narelle hits Carnarvon

WeatherCyclone Narelle battering Carnarvon fruit growers

Pastoralists in WA’s north have escaped the brunt of cyclone Narelle, while fruit growers near the North West Cape are copping severe damage to crops a month after cyclone Mitchell.

Georgia Campion, Danielle Marsland, Sally Q. Davis

Cyclone Narelle has pummeled Exmouth and Carnarvon and is tracking towards Geraldton as a weakened system.

Cyclone NarelleNarelle bypasses Geraldton, cyclone downgraded

UPDATE: After a day leaving a giant trail of destruction in northern WA, Geraldton escaped the path of Cyclone Narelle on Friday night.

Imogen Wilson

Several sporting events have been postponed in Geraldton due to cyclone Narelle.

Cyclone NarellePremiumNarelle forces rare weekend without sport in Geraldton

It’s not often the sports-mad town of Geraldton has a weekend without any sport on, but the local scene is beginning to feel the effects of cyclone Narelle before the system even reaches the Mid West.

Rebecca Ruthven

WA Community Cricket Awards winners Kara Stalker and Jess Wake

CricketPremiumMid West vollies recognised at WA Cricket Community Awards

Sportsmans junior cricket co-ordinator Jess Wake and Carnarvon Cricket Club president Kara Stalker were recognised for their work in the junior cricket space at the WA Community Cricket Awards on Monday night.

Rebecca Ruthven

Cosentino is coming to Geraldton.

Magic manPremiumCosentino set to send Gero audiences into shock and awe

An evening of wonder — featuring grand illusions, appearing, disappearing, levitating and teleporting — is making its way to Geraldton, with renowned magician Cosentino performing at QPT on April 18.

Sienna Seychell

Volunteers ready to drop seeded sandbags.

Seagrass warsPremiumVolunteers needed to help restore Shark Bay seagrass meadows

Shark Bay Seagrass Restoration is calling out for volunteers far and wide to help them in their critical mission to save seagrass meadows. 

Imogen Wilson

WA Pet Project Spay it Forward program co-ordinator Jennifer Sutey, Alannah MacTiernan, Lisa Baker and Swan MHR Zaneta Mascarenhas.

Animal Welfare Local animal welfare groups received grants up to $50k

Animal welfare grants of up to $50,000 have been awarded to 33 recipients across the State. With three local winners, the recipients received a total of $92,587 in funding.

Sienna Seychell

Carnarvon Cricket Club gets around Pink Stumps Day.

CricketPremiumCarnarvon Cricket Club pads up to support McGrath Foundation

The Carnarvon Cricket Club community gathered last Saturday for its annual Pink Stumps Day event at Baston Oval, raising more than $5000 for the McGrath Foundation. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Lack of fuel supplies may impact council services.

Fuel fearsPremiumFears for remote shire operations as shortages hit diesel

Regional shires across the Mid West and Gascoyne fear their operations could be impacted if fuel prices continue to rise and they’re not able to get sufficient diesel supply. 

Sally Q Davies, Imogen Wilson

Holiday-maker Helen Maher.

Fuel Tourists’ travel plans under the pump amid fuel crisis

As fuel prices soar and some service stations face supply issues, a big question mark is hanging like a dark cloud over many people’s upcoming Easter school holiday plans. 

Sally Q Davies, Imogen Wilson & Caitlin Vinci

Warradarge Wind Farm near Eneabba.

Community GrantsPremiumWarradarge Wind Farm Community Grants

Charities, not-for-profit and community organisations in Western Australia’s Mid West are being recommended by Bright energy investments to apply for the 2026 Warradarge Wind Farm Community Grants.

Sienna Seychell

Work has begun to restore Carnarvon’s One Mile Jetty.

Carnarvon historyPremiumWork under way to repair One Mile Jetty to former glory

Nearly five years after cyclone Seroja caused damage to Carnarvon’s One Mile Jetty, work has started on partially restoring the much-loved structure. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton's new junior girls program has been a huge success.

FootyPremiumGeraldton junior girls footy program kicking goals

Geraldton’s junior girls footy program is kicking goals in the local women’s footy space as it approaches its final weekend of action.

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton can expect to feel the brunt of the storm on Saturday.

Cyclone alertPremiumLocals warned to prepare for worst, hope for best

BoM meteorologists are urging coastal communities to remain calm and keep a close eye on the forecast as the coastal crossing of the incoming cyclone is still unknown.

Imogen Wilson

Edel Rodden hits the waves at last year's event

SurfingPremiumFrothin’ Fools Grom Fest postponed to May

The Frothin’ Fools Grom Festival has been pushed back to May with ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle set to hit the Mid West and Gascoyne regions later this week.

Rebecca Ruthven

West Coast’s Jamie Cripps celebrates a goal in the win over North Melbourne.

AFLPremiumCripps boots three in West Coast’s first win in 308 days

In a game where youth took centre stage, it was 274 gamer and Northampton product Jamie Cripps who booted a team-high three goals in West Coast’s first win since round 10 last year.

Rebecca Ruthven

Recipients of the scholarships at Geraldton Universities Centre.

ScholarshipsPremiumHollomby Foundation’s scholarships help cement legacy

Dozens of Geraldton Universities Centre students will reap the benefits this year of the annual Hollomby Foundation scholarships.

Sienna Seychell

A student competing in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge.

STEM skillsGeraldton schools fire up engines in solar car challenge

A bunch of Geraldton schoolkids powered up their STEM skills to compete in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge last week, when they designed, built and raced solar-powered cars.

Sienna Seychell

Backroads Gravel through Chapman Valley's canola fields.

Event fundingBackroads Gravel on the front foot with $30,000 boost

One of WA’s most flourishing cycling events, the Mid West’s Backroads Gravel, will continue to thrive, thanks in part to a $30,000 boost from the State Government.

Sienna Seychell

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Simon Hawkins. Tom Zaunmayr.

Land rightsPremiumWater access to be focus of native title forum

A forum will be held in Geraldton next month for traditional owners to discuss their rights and access to Mid West and Pilbara waterways.

Sally Q Davies

Indian Ocean Drive, Cruz Dower, Cooper Dower and Nicole Dower.and Brand Highway.

AccessibilityPremiumNo changing places between Perth and Geraldton

The journey to Perth is made difficult for people with disabilities due to the lack of bathroom changing places when driving from Geraldton. 

Sally Q Davies

City of Greater Geraldton engineering officer Sharaf Isman, director infrastructure services Chris Lee, acting manager project delivery Melissa Butler-Henderson and engineering officer Usama Usama.

Bridge AwardTop engineering gong for city’s Nangetty-Walkaway Bridge

The innovative engineering of the new Nangetty-Walkaway Road Bridge brought back top honours from the 2026 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia WA Excellence Awards. 

Sienna Seychell and Kate Campbell