Solemn sunset service for the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2
Stuart Quinn
Geraldton and the Mid-West were well-represented by two local students when Youth Parliament held its 30th annual sitting in Perth this week.
Geraldton has come out to celebrate a golden anniversary this week, as NAIDOC marks its 50th year with a week full of community events and activities honouring heritage and the next generation.
A magical discovery delighting customers of all ages has been discovered on the outskirts of Geraldton — with special sweet surprises inside.
The last day at school was a pyjama party for the entire St Francis Xavier Primary School — and not just for comfort, rather for a worthy cause.
Residents in Jurien Bay on the Telstra network have been experiencing mobile coverage issues with outages and unreliable service over the past few months.
Leeman’s new Dee Street Jetty was officially opened last week, which will provide improved access and a safety boost for both local and visiting boaters.
Kate Campbell
NAIDOC Week 2025 got off to a vibrant start in Geraldton with two community celebrations that honoured culture, connection and 50 years of NAIDOC pride.
Josephine Hingst
Geraldton will play host to the 2025 Junior Windsurfing Wave World Grand Final in what is a global first as the Grand Final exits Europe for the first time in the competition’s history.
Luke Lawson
Mingenew secured a big win at home against Carnamah Perenjori as the Bulldogs flexed their muscles in round 10 of the North Midlands Football League.
The number of general practitioners working in rural and remote WA has surpassed the 1000 mark for the first time, with the Mid West seeing a substantial increase.
The decision to cancel the Mid West’s biggest agricultural field day has been labelled as “extremely disappointing” but a victim of the reality confronting the region, according to the local shire president.
Towns had a thumping win over Railways in round 11 of the GNWFL on Saturday at WA Country Builders Stadium, with the full-strength Bulldogs keeping the Blues scoreless.
Geraldton’s housing construction sector has entered a “recovery phase” after COVID-induced paralysis, with building wait times cut and approval applications flooding in.
Like many parents and educators across the country, I was devastated and disgusted by the recent allegations of systematic abuse involving a childcare worker in Victoria.
Derek Goforth
Cripps and the Blues were handed a heavy loss at the hands of Collingwood on Friday night in round 17 of the AFL season as Carlton’s season continues to spiral downwards.
The beer is once again flowing and pub grub is back on the menu in one of WA’s most remote communities.
The Gascoyne Food Festival is fast approaching, bigger and better than ever in 2025, unveiling a packed menu of events to delight the senses, celebrate the region’s produce, people and places.
Oklahoma City’s mayor has declared July 8 to be Alex Ducas Day, encouraging all his residents to join in and recognise the Geraldton basketballer’s contribution to the Thunder’s maiden NBA championship.
Celebrations of NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary were launched in style in Geraldton on Sunday with an opening concert at Stow Gardens featuring legendary rock band Coloured Stone.
Geraldton and the Mid West are set to benefit from major public transport savings, with a range of Transwa fares to be halved.
As an advocate for multicultural unity, Geraldton teenager Trevor Farrell is already quite the high achiever and role model, which has seen him nominated as a finalist for the NAIDOC Youth of the Year award.
Shires have joined forces to protect coastal environment
Labor has hit back at Nationals Leader Shane Love, clarifying the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme is not being scrapped, despite funding only being outlined until 2026.
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