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Volunteer weekPremiumPilbara volunteers share experiences for volunteer week

From helping out at car accidents and during cyclones to providing lifesaving support during an emergency, volunteers around the Pilbara are always there lending a helping hand.

Alexander Scott

Price hikePremiumGeraldton fuel prices creep back to $2 per litre

Geraldton motorists may have had a brief reprieve from soaring fuel prices but petrol is likely to break the $2 per litre barrier soon. 

Josh Zimmerman and Phoebe Pin

FootballPremiumRailways and Rovers claim round four wins

Railways have marked the passing of club stalwart Craig ‘Scurge’ Butler with a dominant win over Chapman Valley in round four of the 2022 GNFL Season.

Lachlan Allen

FootballTowns come from behind in hard-fought win

Mullewa and Towns went into their round four clash looking for their first win of the season and after a hard-fought battle the Bulldogs emerged victorious with a seven-point win.

Derek Goforth

BasketballBuccs see off Flames to move 7-0

The Geraldton Buccaneers remain undefeated in the NBL1 West men’s competition after holding on for a thrill-a-minute 88-86 win over the Rockingham Flames on Saturday night at Activewest Stadium.

Justin Fris and Lachlan Allen

State BudgetPremiumHousing on Albany agenda as Budget unveiled

Premier Mark McGowan handed down his second Budget as Treasurer on Thursday, revealing WA was on track to record a JU<JU>$5.7 billion operating surplus in 2021-22.

Sarah Makse

Trade boostPremiumConstruction on port expansion project to start this year

Forward works on the $332 million expansion of Geraldton Port are expected to start later this year, with the project expected to increase trade by more than 65 per cent in the coming years. 

Phoebe Pin

‘Stolen joyride’PremiumFour boys ‘steal car from Perth’

Four Geraldton juveniles have been arrested and charged with stealing a car from Perth and driving it to Geraldton as well as stealing fuel. 

Jessica Moroney

What I SeePremiumThe evolution of a local business done good

Back when I was a kid, there wasn’t a lot to choose from in Geraldton in terms of dining out, but one family set out to change that.

Peter Fiorenza

Taking responsibilityPremiumGeraldton teen admits to adult shop theft

A Geraldton teen has admitted to stealing $1500 from a local adult shop as part of a spate of business break-ins across the CBD.

Phoebe Pin

Route to take offPremiumNew flight between Geraldton and Karratha on the cards

Geraldton locals can soon swap the 11-hour road trip to Karratha for a quick trip on a plane, with a new flight path to connect the two cities.

Phoebe Pin and Jessica Moroney

HockeyPremiumGero to celebrate hockey with Mid West festival

Geraldton is set to play host to the Mid West Festival of Hockey this week, bringing with it some of Australia’s best hockey players.

Lachlan Allen

Chapman crashPremiumCar crash on Chapman Road

A woman and a child were lucky to escape serious injury in a three-car crash on Chapman Road in Glenfield on Friday morning.

Jessica Moroney

Snapshot in timePremiumThe origins of Brigades Football Club

Today’s flashback is when Brigades were known as the Geraldton Fire Brigades Team.

Staff reporter

Consumer WatchPremiumReview drives change for vehicle consignment sales

Engaging a dealer to sell a vehicle on your behalf can be a viable option, but selling on consignment does come with some risk. 

Candice Evans

GRAG EXHIBITIONSPremiumLooking inside and out

The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery opened two exhibitions at the weekend, available for the public to view for the next six weeks.

Jessica Moroney

State BudgetPremiumPower infrastructure, road upgrades miss out on Budget cash

The State Government has promised to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the Mid West in coming years, but some local leaders are not convinced the region emerged a winner in the 2022-23 Budget. 

Phoebe Pin

ELECTIONPremiumBig question Treasurer can’t answer

It’s the crowning jewel in the Coalition’s election promises, but there’s one question they can’t answer.

Ellen Ransley

Historic rulingPremiumAussies to get 10 days’ domestic violence leave

Millions of Australian workers will soon be able to access up to 10 days’ paid domestic violence after a landmark Fair Work decision.

Holly Hales

CrimePremiumCops get new powers to search dealers

The NSW police force now has the power to kick down doors of convicted drug dealers without a search warrant as the state government changes tact in their crackdown on gang warfare.

Madeleine Achenza

Guilty pleaPremiumTourist fined over South Coast Highway collision

Sgt Dave Loverock said the three smaller vehicles were “most likely write-offs”, while the road train also received significant damage to a wheels and suspension.

Sarah Makse

Holistic policy PremiumGreens’ holistic approach to social issues

The Greens’ local candidate will take a holistic approach to social issues in the region if she and her party make up part of Federal Government following Saturday’s election.

Amber Lilley

Brutal beatingPremiumMiner bashed co-worker, hospitalising victim for two days

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder miner who was involved in a violent attack on a co-worker after a night of drinking at a local pub has been fined $6500 after the victim spent two days in hospital.

Amber Lilley

car smashing PremiumKambalda woman who smashed cars at police station sentenced

Woman who travelled to Kalgoorlie-Boulder with a baseball bat and smashed four cars parked at the police station, causing an estimated $50,000 damage, has been placed on an intensive supervision order.

Amber Lilley