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Ken Robinson, 61, is rescued off the Geraldton coast.

Midwest TimesPremiumBoatie reveals how he survived being lost at sea for hours

The 61-year-old took his boat out alone at around 7.30am last week, with police alerted that his vessel was found unaccompanied and adrift hours later.

Rebecca Ruthven

Jack Etherton and Owen Scatena performed strongly in the national under-18 men’s State softball tournament.

SoftballPremiumGeraldton softballers fly flag for WA

Two Geraldton locals have flown the flag for WA, with Jack Etherton and Owen Scatena producing stand-out performances for Team WA at the national under-18 men’s State tournament. 

Derek Goforth

Geraldton's newest Australian citizens.

Australia DayDozens become brand new Aussies on Australia Day

Australia Day had an extra special meaning for dozens of people hailing from a melting pot of cultures in the Mid West and Gascoyne, who officially became Australian citizens.

Sally Q Davies

The Dongara Denison Drive-In.

Local landmarkPremiumFuture of iconic drive-in secured with funding boost

The future of nostalgic drive-in theatre in a Mid West town has been secured thanks to a funding boost to modernise its ageing technology. 

Kate Campbell

Kalbarri State Emergency Services manager Steve Cable.

Emergency servicesTourists rescued after suffering heat stroke in Kalbarri

Kalbarri SES attended an incident in the national park last Sunday after a group of tourists suffered from heat stroke while hiking. 

Sally Q Davies

Kevin Burkett's burnt mango crop.

CropsRecord temperatures in Carnarvon burn fruit crops

The impact of last week’s heatwave in the Mid West-Gascoyne could be felt longer and extend to the supermarket, as Carnarvon growers assess the damage to their crops from record temperatures.

Sally Q Davies

Swimmers line up for the 1km swim.

SwimmingPremiumSwimmers dive into Australia Day with open challenge

The annual Champion Bay Challenge Swim opened up Geraldton’s Australia Day festivities for another year, as swimmers woke up bright and early to tackle the course on Monday morning. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Artist Alex Sugar and his new mural.

ArtPremiumNew mural brings health message to Geraldton

Driving down the North West Coastal Highway has gotten a bit brighter, with a new mural promoting youth Indigenous health painted over the weekend. 

Sally Q Davies

Opal Prout for B52's B-grade.

Water PoloB52’s bag flawless weekend as veteran celebrates milestone

B52’s deliver a perfect round 13 in the pool, completing a clean sweep across all grades, as a club stalwart brought up the 300-game milestone.

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton’s Riley Barham was out for 2 runs in the clash with Peel Country at Rosalie Park in Subiaco.

CricketGeraldton relegated following winless country week

A winless campaign from Geraldton has seen its A-section side relegated for next year’s men’s country week cricket tournament less than 12 months after that incredible A-section title win in 2025. 

Victor Tanti & Rebecca Ruthven

Olivia Bidwell and Meg Spalding at the crease against Bunbury.

CricketPremiumGeraldton’s title quest over following string of losses

Geraldton’s A-section title defence is over following three losses in the women’s country week tournament in Peel last weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

In Western Australia, real estate agents must make every effort to find out and pass on information that could influence a buyer’s decision. 

Consumer WatchPremiumThe material fact of the matter when buying a home

Buying a home is a big decision often tied to a lot of emotion. Beyond what you can see at the home open, there may be things about the property that aren’t so obvious and could influence your decision to buy. 

Candice Evans

Rubik's cube toilet cubicles on the Geraldton Foreshore.

Foreshore facilitiesPremiumPetition results in foreshore changing rooms, storage

Foreshore swimmers will be pleased to know that works to install new changing rooms and a storage facility adjacent to the Rubik’s Cube toilets are set to start this week.

Staff reporters

An aerial view of how central Geraldton used to look.

Snapshot in TimePremiumGeraldton of a different era seen from above in the 1960s

This late 1960s aerial view of central Geraldton was taken from a Royal Navy helicopter being flown from a visiting warship. 

Trudi Cornish

Amarliah Rangi, 16, has her sights set on the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

VolleyballPremiumLocal volleyball player sets sights on Brisbane Olympics

One Geraldton volleyball player has her sights set on a possible Olympics appearance after being selected in the national indoor volleyball program based in Canberra. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Invisible Boys.

Industry praisePremiumInvisible Boys up for two AACTA Awards

Geraldton-based and filmed TV series Invisible Boys will be vying for a couple of gongs at the 2026 AACTA Awards early next month.

Kate Campbell

Clockwise from top left: Rides on the foreshore, entrants prepare for the open water swim, Mark and Tamati Smith, Eric and Kathy Suckling show off their classic cars, Geraldton's newest Aussie citizens and Gail and Harper Holmes, 8.

Australia Day PremiumForeshore fun, protest and new citizens mark Australia Day

The Geraldton foreshore was a hive of activity on Monday, packed with families and friends celebrating Australia Day on a mild summer’s day as new citizens were welcomed and a peaceful protest was staged. 

Rebecca Ruthven & Sally Q Davies

Mid West farmer Rod Birch has received an OAM.

Australia Day HonoursPremiumGrain farmer ‘humbled and honoured’ by OAM nod

Rod Birch has spent a lifetime doing what many talk about but few truly commit to.  Turning up, year after year, to the paddock, the boardroom, and the bigger picture of Australian agriculture.

Derek Goforth

Medal of the Order of Australia recipient Colin Hassell.

Community spiritWater safety message the real winner for OAM recipient

Greenhead local Colin Hassell is receiving one of Australia’s highest honours, but says the real reward is spreading the message about the importance of water safety. 

Sally Q Davies

Marine Rescue Geraldton's James McCombe and Julie Ann Sproule and inset, the 61-year-old man is rescued.

Man overboardPremiumMarine rescue vollies recount man overboard search

Marine Rescue volunteers in Geraldton are “elated” they were able to rescue a 61-year-old boatie who had been in the water for more than three hours off the coast of Geraldton on Thursday. 

Sally Q Davies

Flags on city properties flew at half-mast on the National Day of Mourning.

Bondi massacreGeraldton commemorates National Day of Mourning

Flags flew at half mast on Thursday, as Geraldton commemorated the National Day of Mourning for Bondi.  

Sally Q Davies

Crystal Coetzer will become an Australian citizen on Monday.

Australia DayGeraldton to roll out welcome mat for 14 new Aussies

Geraldton will welcome 14 new Australian citizens on Monday in an Australia Day citizenship ceremony — an annual tradition that embraces our newest Aussies. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton captains Kylie Bremner and Olivia Bidwell.

CricketPremiumGero skippers back sides to keep superb winning strike rate

Geraldton women’s country week captains Olivia Bidwell and Kylie Bremner are backing the experience, class and depth within their squads to take them to the top again this year. 

Rebecca Ruthven

A bushfire in Geraldton.

Fire fightPremiumOne in five fires in Mid West deliberately lit

The number of blazes Mid West firefighters were forced to deal with in 2025 was on the rise, with more than one in five deemed deliberately lit or suspicious. 

Sally Q Davies