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CBD assaultPremiumWoman assaulted in CBD urged to make complaint

Geraldton police are urging the victim of an assault in the CBD to come forward and make a complaint after a retail worker told patrols the incident had been captured on CCTV. 

Jessica Moroney

Car FirePremiumPolice charge one over Geraldton car fire

Police say one person has been charged over an incident in Geraldton’s north where a vehicle was on fire on Sunday morning.

Matthew Paddick

BasketballChapman Valley, Pumas belatedly conclude round 13

After forcefully missing their Monday night fixture due to extreme heat tipping the scales at 49.3 degrees, Chapman Valley and Pumas in the men’s and women’s divisions faced off on Thursday night.

Luke Lawson

Cricket Bidwell, Ingle and Marwick recognised

While Geraldton walked away with the Boan Cup after defeating Albany last week, three Geraldton locals were presented with individual awards with a Geraldton cricket stalwart walking away with a rare award. 

Victor Tanti

Cricket Geraldton seconds fall short

Geraldton’s number two country week cricket side will be in C-section next year after losing the B-section relegation final to Great Southern at Murdoch University last Friday.

Victor Tanti

Cricket Gero are the kings of country cricket

Geraldton recorded an amazing win to secure a fifth A-Section Country Cricket Championships title at the WACA on Friday.

Victor Tanti & Luke Lawson

Bridge demoPremium$9m project to replace Nangetty-Walkaway Rd Bridge kicks off

Works on a $9 million project to replace the 60-year-old Nangetty-Walkaway Road Bridge are set to start this week.

Staff reporter

Sports pledgePremiumLibs promise $2m to enhance Geraldton’s netball facilities

The Liberal Party has pledged a $2 million investment to boost the sport of netball in Geraldton if it is elected to government at the March State poll. 

Staff reporter

Political BattlegroundMajor parties battling over Geraldton seat

The seat of Geraldton is shaping to be key for the major political parties, with the region set to benefit as a result of political warfare.

Matthew Paddick

HOUSING MARKET CommentsPremiumTwo suburbs record some of Australia’s biggest price hikes

Two battler WA suburbs have experienced a ‘Cinderella’ year in the property market, winding up in the top three of a national list for suburbs boasting the highest price growth in 2024.

Josephine Hingst

Snapshot in TimePremiumRemembering the life of pioneering bushman E. T. Hooley

E. T. Hooley decided to open a stock route to the north of WA, setting off in 1866 with seven men, 2000 sheep and two teams of horses. He arrived after a three-month journey, having lost only eight sheep.

Ben Marsh

City FinancesPremiumCouncil to vote on bringing forward waste crushing operation

A favourable operations position and a change in environment regulations has led city executives to consider bringing forward a project to crush thousands of tonnes of waste at the local facility.

Matthew Paddick

Australia Day HonoursPremiumTrio of local legends earn Australia Day Honours accolades

Three men from the Mid West have been recognised for their tireless work and community efforts in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.

Matthew Paddick & Josephine Hingst

Aussie Day FunPremiumGeraldton celebrates Australia Day in true blue spirit

The foreshore came alive as Geraldton locals gathered in big numbers to celebrate Australia Day on Sunday.

Josephine Hingst

Local recognitionPremiumEmergency vollie awarded Australia Day honour posthumously

A Jurien Bay man has been posthumously awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, following his significant contribution to the community through emergency response organisations.

Matthew Paddick

Official recognitionPremiumCommitment to community earns local an OAM

Geraldton’s Peter Stratford details his service to the wider community following being awarded the Medal for the Order of Australia.

Matthew Paddick

Australia Day HonoursPremiumWanting to make kids proud leads to huge honour

A Geraldton local and dedicated ambulance officer has been awarded an Ambulance Service Medal as part of this year’s Australia Day Honours.

Josephine Hingst and Jessica Moroney

Meeting cancelledTurf club cancels Friday meeting citing irrigation issues

Geraldton Turf Club’s race day on Friday has been cancelled, with irrigation issues causing a problem for part of the track.

Matthew Paddick

State electionLibs promise two RFDS choppers and base in Geraldton

The WA Liberals have promised to establish an RFDS base in Geraldton with two rescue helicopters, should they form government after the State election.

Matthew Paddick

CourtPremiumMum who ‘snapped’ and stabbed husband amid DV avoids jail

A Geraldton mother who pleaded guilty to stabbing her husband has avoided jail time, with the magistrate saying his decision was ‘an incredibly fine margin’.

Matthew Paddick

RacingPremiumFaithfull eyes four trebles on Gero track

The Australia Day weekend kicks off on Friday at the Geraldton Turf Club for its 11th meet of the season, with local favourites and Perth trainers spreading across seven blockbuster races. 

Luke Lawson

BasketballStateside upset flag contenders, as heat interrupts round 13

An upset result and heat-induced postponements headlined round 13 of action in the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association.

Luke Lawson

Australian citizenshipPremiumCitizen-to-be speaks of life from India to Geraldton

Geraldton resident Maneesh Mathew will be one of the thousands of new Australian citizens after Sunday’s citizenship ceremony.

Matthew Paddick

Athletics PremiumPoly pipe and a dream for decathlete

MWAS decathlete Wynand Neethling will be hurling himself over the bar in the State pole volt titles but with no facility in the Mid West, he faced a dilemma. In steps Mid West athletics legend Gary Clark.

Luke Lawson