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Up to 25 wind turbines could be installed in Arrowsmith if a project receives EPA approval.

Renewable EnergyPremiumEPA seeking feedback on green hydrogen facility

The State’s Environmental Protection Authority is seeking public feedback on a proposed renewable energy facility in the Mid West.

Matthew Paddick

Swimmers cooling off at the foreshore in the 40-degree heat.

Feeling hot hot hotGeraldton endures sweltering week of 40C days

Geraldton has suffered through an unseasonal hot spell of four consecutive days above 40C.

Josephine Hingst

Saskia Newman and Edel Rodden.

SurfingPremiumGero grommets wind up summer season

The Geraldton Board Riders juniors summer season wrapped up earlier this month with their last event, The Willocks Surf 2024-25 GBRJDC Summer Series.

Luke Lawson

The City of Greater Geraldton will invite six delegates of its sister city to visit later this year.

Long-term partnershipPremiumCity to invite Chinese sister city delegates to Geraldton

The City of Greater Geraldton has invited members of one of its sister cities in China to visit later this year to commemorate the 10-year relationship between the two regions.

Matthew Paddick

Max De San Miguel

BasketballPremiumTeenage star taking it to the Max on the court

Geraldton basketball star Max De San Miguel will be jetting off to Queensland at the end of next week as a member of the WA Country under-18 State team to compete at the national championships.

Luke Lawson

Residents and businesses in Mullewa are expected to benefit from nbn internet technology.

Connectivity boostPremiumMullewa locals to benefit from rollout of nbn technology

More than 300 locals and businesses in Mullewa are now better connected following the completion of nbn upgrades in the Mid West town.

Staff reporter

Jimmy Kowalski, Cruz Dowers, Faelyn Smith, Bonny Dean, Myla Hurst, Ari Lawrence and Aria Halo-Poi.

AthleticsPremiumJunior athletes shine with medals and PBs at State champs

Athletes from the Speed Torque athletics team impressed at the State Little Athletics Championships in Perth over the weekend, picking up an impressive count of medals and personal bests.

Luke Lawson

Natalie Wisewould pitches for Pi's.

SoftballPremiumTeams to leave everything on the field in prelims

The Geraldton softball season reaches its penultimate stage on Saturday, with preliminary finals across the men’s and women’s divisions determining the last teams to book a spot in next weekend’s grand finals.

Derek Goforth

Peter Fiorenza's dogs Billie and Joel have wasted no time settling into their new home.

What I SeePremiumHome is where the heart is (and where the dogs are)

I’ve now been in my new place for a couple of months and so far, so good. What I mean is I’ve settled in, but so have my dogs Billie and Joel.

Peter Fiorenza

Geraldton member-elect Kirrilee Warr on her farm in Chapman Valley.

Pathway to politicsFrom the farm to Parliament: At home with our next MP

Geraldton’s member-elect Kirrilee Warr says her experience as a farmer and living in Chapman Valley will hold her in good stead as she prepares to make her mark in State politics.

Matthew Paddick

Towns celebrate their premiership in the rooms.

CricketCricket season wrap: Each club ranked

Another cricket season has come and gone and it’s time to reflect on all the ups and downs, with local cricket expert Victor Tanti ranking each club’s performance over the summer.

Victor Tanti

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti says the initial Oakajee access road will be completed later this year.

Oakajee updatePremiumOakajee access road timeline revealed

The $20 million access road to Oakajee has been given a timeline, but Geraldton’s member-elect says activation on-site is a long time away and more investment is required.

Matthew Paddick

A project to do-over Geraldton will be held next month.

Geraldton do-overPremiumDo-over project to make city centre vibrant and inclusive

A community project focused on turning ideas into action and creating positive change in Geraldton is back again this year to once again makeover the city centre. 

Josephine Hingst

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, middle, and the Your Voice Our Future team - city chief financial officer Nita Jane and Aha Consulting's Janelle Easthope - at a Community Conversation at the Sunday Platform Markets.

Community blueprintPremiumWhat do you love about the City of Greater Geraldton?

A major review of the City of Greater Geraldton’s strategic community plan is nearing completion, with a draft document now available for feedback. 

Josephine Hingst

Bridgitte Clune, the found of Homestead Road

Homestead RoadPremiumYoung mum creates brand for real athletes of the world

A fifth-generation wool producer in the Mid West has taken a leap of faith and started up her own luxury clothing brand after noticing a gap in the market. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton Grammar School students at their ball.

Atlantis themeGeraldton Grammar students dazzle at magical senior formal

Starting out big with grand entrances that included a Mr Whippy van, a crane and even a rickshaw, Geraldton Grammar School’s year 11 and 12 senior formal was a night to remember.

Staff reporter

The proposed 7-Eleven site in Geraldton is on the corner of Durlacher and Queen streets.

Business approvedPremiumGeraldton’s first 7-Eleven receives approval from panel

Geraldton’s 7-Eleven service station is a step closer to reality after receiving development approval, and another one could be on the horizon according to the applicant.

Matthew Paddick

Apakasimaka Dede was awarded specialist of the year (Non-GP)

Health heroesPremiumMW doctor, nurse win big at Rural Health Awards

A Mid West paediatrician and nurse have been honoured in the 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards, praised for their dedication to improving the health outcomes in their community

Josephine Hingst

The FEBulous Love Month collage from Nazareth Care.

Aged care artPremiumNazareth Care create the biggest heart in aged care

Staff and residents of a Geraldton aged care facility came together in February to create a wall of art that spans multiple decades and different backgrounds.

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton's Wishing Well has been vandalised

Wishing Well vandalisedPremiumIconic Geraldton landmark vandalised during refurbishment

A Geraldton landmark has been trashed by vandals amids a restoration project to make the lookout spot safer for visitors

Josephine Hingst

The Olive Street land and inset, a house as an illustrative example only.

Housing hullabalooPremiumCouncil united against housing development ‘false news’

The City of Greater Geraldton council was united against “false news” surrounding the Olive Street Housing Project as the tender for the development was awarded.

Matthew Paddick

The figures came as the NBN revealed the average Australian household now uses 10 times the data it did in 2015.

WA NewsVideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The internet hot spot of WA

The figures come as the NBN revealed the average Australian household now uses 10 times the data it did in 2015.

Dylan Caporn

The Gascoyne River mouth near One Mile Jetty at Carnarvon.

Illegal fishing crackdownPremiumIllegal fishing crackdown for future of green mud crab stock

A crackdown on illegal fishing in sensitive habitat areas is getting results, helping ensure stocks of green mud crabs remain secure. 

Josephine Hingst

The wreckage site in Ogilvie, and inset, pilot Eric Roulston.

Touching tributesPremiumFatal crash pilot died ‘doing what he loved’

The man who died in a light plane crash north of Geraldton last week has been remembered as an “exceptional man” and a “phenomenal pilot” who lost his life doing what he loved — in his favourite plane.

Kate Campbell & Josephine Hingst