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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

Groovy babyPremiumValley hits its groove

Some people went all out in this year’s Woodstock-themed Valley Groove festival at Nukara Farm.

Jessica Moroney and Lachlan Allen

Rate risePremium 3.5 per cent rate rise approved for Carnarvon

Carnarvon property owners will be hit with a 3.5 per cent rate rise after the Shire of Carnarvon adopted its revenue strategy for 2022 at last week’s council meeting.

Lachlan Allen

Risky roadsPremiumTwo Mid West entries in WA’s worst regional roads list

Two Mid West roads have been named in a list of the riskiest roads in regional WA, according to RAC. 

Jessica Moroney

Delivery robbery PremiumTwo girls, 14, charged with robbing pizza girl

Police have arrested and charged two 14-year-old girls after they allegedly approached a pizza delivery girl, hassled her for money before stealing a mobile phone with force.

Jessica Moroney

Weather WarningPremiumMid West hit by wild weather

The Mid West copped a battering in recent days with damaging winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf conditions as a series of powerful cold fronts moved along the south coast.

Lachlan Allen

Homeward boundChinese man rescued overboard flies home on medical grounds

A Chinese bulk carrier crew member who was rescued off Geraldton after 14 hours lost at sea did not reboard the vessel when it left Geraldton earlier this week, and instead will fly back to his home country.

Jessica Moroney

FootballRoyals win to keep season alive as Rovers upset leaders

All three challengers kept their season alive on the weekend starting with Northampton thumping the struggling Towns.

Jake Santa Maria

Bail lifelinePremiumTwo boys accused of stealing moped given bail again

Two Geraldton juveniles have been give a lifeline after they were charged with stealing a moped at the weekend while on bail.

Lachlan Allen

Football PremiumLeague leaders secure big wins as Ramblers forfeit

The latest round of the Central Midlands Coastal Football League saw big losses for the bottom two teams as league leaders Moora flexed their muscles.

Jake Santa Maria

Making a DifferenceBushwalking on Country project provided $35,000 grant

The Shire of Carnarvon received a $35,000 grant last week from the State Government for its Bushwalking on Country project.

Lachlan Allen

Travelling JackarooPremiumTravelling Jackaroo hits the road in severe stormy weather

A teenage vagabond, known as the Travelling Jackaroo, is about to hit the road again in his fundraising quest to drive a tractor around Australia, after holing up in Geraldton to get repairs done.

Jessica Moroney

Pom in OzPremiumWhat is it about fear and feminism?

Gender identity. Trans people in sports. Abortion. These are just a few issues that have brought the questions of ‘what is a woman’ and ‘what is a feminist’ to the forefront of the mainstream and fringe media.

Derek Goforth

Gas dash PremiumRed dirt flies in Gascoyne Dash

The 2022 Coral Coast Helicopter Services Kickstarter’s Gascoyne Dash was held over the weekend as bikes and cars went head to head in the red dirt of the Mid West.

Jake Santa Maria

Basketball Buccs beat Wolves for second time in a month

Geraldton Buccaneers dominated the Joondalup Wolves to secure a top-four spot and put one hand on the minor premiership. 

Jake Santa Maria

Repurposing historyPremiumApplications open for 900 tonnes of salvaged jetty timber

People interested in recycling or snapping up a piece of local history can apply for tonnes of timber that was salvaged from Carnarvon’s One Mile jetty after it was smashed up by cyclone Seroja last year.

Jessica Moroney

Reconciliation ActionPremiumReconciliation Action Plan endorsed in Carnarvon

The Shire of Carnarvon will formally endorse its first Reconciliation Action Plan after receiving feedback from Reconciliation Australia.

Jessica Moroney

Carnarvon Bike PathPremiumPath to improve access to Carnarvon College a go ahead

A new pedestrian and bike path designed to improve access to the Carnarvon Community College is set to move forward now the project received necessary funding.

Jessica Moroney

Shire of CarnarvonPremiumCarnarvon Shire takes public submissions for ward review

The Carnarvon Shire council will review its wards and representation system and invites residents to attend the public information session and provide comment.

Jessica Moroney

Gascoyne Art CompPremiumGascoyne Art Awards event offer $10,000 prize category

Entries are open for the Gascoyne Annual Art Awards, one of the the oldest art competitions in the State, with a $10,000 prize category up for grabs.

Jessica Moroney

Equal-opportunity employmentPremiumLocal businesses support work for people with disability

Employment is a significant part of life which for people with disability doesn’t alter, and although successful employment can be challenging, small businesses in Geraldton are stepping up to the plate.

Jessica Moroney

Four Seasons TourPremiumWA’s State Orchestra to thrill Geraldton with live music

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is heading to Geraldton on Thursday night for the first stop of their Four Seasons Tour.

Lachlan Allen

Second novelHometown links to Geraldton author Sheppard’s stories

Award-winning author Holden Sheppard continues to use his upbringing in Geraldton as inspiration in his work.

Jessica Moroney

Mayoral manor targetedPremiumMayor’s house broken into for second time

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn says installing roller doors on his property is a ‘sad step’ he might have to take after his home was burgled for the second time in six months on the weekend.

Jessica Moroney