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Pub brawlPremiumTwo women, man charged with assaulting police officers

A fight erupted outside a Geraldton pub involving up to 100 drunk people, forcing police to step in, with some unruly patrons turning on officers, including one who allegedly kicked a cop in the groin. 

Jessica Moroney

Pink RoversPremiumRovers swap red for pink for cancer fundraiser close to home

The Rovers turned pink over the weekend as the club came together to remember the loss of one of their legends.

Jake Santa Maria

Leaving on a highNo win, but eight of the best from JK

Josh Kennedy had everyone scratching their heads asking themselves why he was retiring when he wound back the clock in a vintage display that saw him exit the AFL on an eight-goal high.

Kate Campbell

What I SeePremiumYou can’t beat people and the tapestry of their stories

I reckon the best thing about life is people.  Combine that with travel and all the spectacular sights to see, I think you have a terrific quinella.

Peter Fiorenza

Hockey Tight results in midfield as top teams stream way

The latest round of the Geraldton Hockey Association saw the top teams remain in form while there were tight results in the midfield.

Jake Santa Maria

Teakle for 2023PremiumTeakle signs one-year contract extension

Brynn Teakle will remain with Port Adelaide for the 2023 season after signing a one-year contract extension.

Jake Santa Maria

War of wordsShadow minister blocked from volunteer visits

The Shadow Minister for Emergency Services say the Opposition continue to be blocked from visiting volunteers and emergency services and the Minister has the party silenced.

Jessica Moroney

Parents not happyPremiumMayor downplays outrage over new ‘safe active street’

Parents of St Lawrence Primary School students are furious with the new ‘safe active street’ transformation, but the mayor says it does the job.

Jessica Moroney

Pay DisputePremiumSvizter employees strike at Geraldton Port over pay dispute

Wharfies walked off the job at Geraldton Port last week over a long-running dispute with employer Svitzer Towage, claiming the company is seeking to slash their pay almost in half.

Lachlan Allen

Influenza vaccinePremiumPharmacies in debate over amount of people vaxed for free

The State Government are satisfied with the number of free jabs handed out throughout June and July claiming Western Australia is on track to beat its previous record, but local pharmacies have different views

Jessica Moroney

Polar PlungePremiumOfficers freeze for a reason for Torch Run polar plunge

This year more than 25 law enforcement officers took a plunge into the freezing winter foreshore in a bid to fundraise funds for the Special Olympics.

Jessica Moroney

Fail MarkPremiumGeraldton Council receives fail mark for transparency

The City of Greater Geraldton has received a ‘fail mark’ for transparency about how they award construction contracts, according to a new report from the Civil Contractors Federation.

Lachlan Allen

The Flavour ReportHow do Soul Food’s smashed avo and service stack up?

Soul Food Cafe’s position at the Platform Markets should make it perfect for anyone looking for a quick brunch or lunch while picking through the quirky and out-of-the-ordinary wares for sale.

Derek Goforth

Bush beautiesPremiumBloom time in Mullewa

The City of Greater Geraldton is urging people to visit Mullewa as all eyes turn to the flourishing heart of wildflower country.

Staff reporter

Snapshot in timePremiumThe history of local ag trials and field days

During the 1920s many agricultural trials were well in progress with testing sites located throughout the Mid West and Wheatbelt.

Lorin Cox

GNFLWPremiumRams’ heartbreak in one-point thriller against Royals

Rams have fallen short in a heart-breaking finish, going down to Chapman Valley by a point to allow Railways to move four points clear in third.

Jake Santa Maria

BasketballPremiumBuccs too strong in last home game of regular season

The Geraldton Buccaneers maintained their hold on top spot in the NBL1 West with a 15-point win against the Warwick Senators at home on Saturday night.

Jake Santa Maria

Roadside blitzPremiumAlmost one in five motorists caught drug-driving

Almost 20 per cent of drivers tested for drugs in the latest phase of a roadside police blitz returned a positive result, but that was a drop from the results of an earlier stage.

Jessica Moroney

FootballPremiumRailways have one hand on the minor premiership

Railways all but secured top spot and the minor premiership after a resounding win over Brigades in a feisty encounter at GBSC Sports Park.

Jake Santa Maria

Mullewa FashionMullewa artist opens new fashion label and exhibition

A travelling artist who devotes her time to visiting remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia opens her new exhibition, next to her first fashion collection.

Jessica Moroney

Living in fearPremiumWA hairdresser slams constant racist sexual harassment

A Geraldton hairdresser is fed up with a regular barrage of vulgar harassment she is forced to deal with from men seeking sexual favours, calling out those who see her as nothing but an Asian ‘stereotype’.

Jessica Moroney

Fatal CrashPremiumMan charged over cement truck driver’s death

A Yuna man has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death after a fatal collision between two heavy haulage vehicles in April.

Jessica Moroney

Mask MeleePremiumGeraldton man sorry for bizarre mask wearing incident

A Geraldton man has pleaded guilty after a bizarre incident that saw a fight break out over mask-wearing at a Glenfield supermarket earlier this year.

Lachlan Allen

Surgery requiredPremiumWoman run over was in driver’s blind spot: police

An 81-year-old woman who was struck by and trapped under a 4WD for 20 minutes on Marine Terrace on Monday remains in a stable condition at Geraldton Health Campus.

Jessica Moroney