Geraldton Guardian

Wounding chargeUltimatum for meth-addicted mum who stabbed partner

A Geraldton mother who stabbed her abusive partner in the shoulder with a knife has been told by a judge to stay clean or be sent straight to jail.

Adam Poulsen

Guilty pleasFormer WA footy talent to be sentenced over drugs, DV

Promising former Geraldton footballer Dale Ashley Wallam — who at one point attracted AFL interest — has pleaded guilty to a string of drug and domestic violence offences.

Adam Poulsen

WAITING GAMEGNFL season still alive ... for now

The waiting game continues with a decision on the Great Northern Football League season tonight postponed for another month.

Peter Sweeney

JOBS PLEDGEAnnouncement soon on $10.8m Geraldton Hospital tenders

Successful tenders for earth works, roads and car parks at the redeveloped Geraldton Health Campus — worth $10.8 million — will be announced next week.

Geoff Vivian

CAR ROLLOVERDriver killed in Wandina crash

A man has died after a single vehicle rollover in the Geraldton suburb of Wandina early this morning.

Adam Poulsen and Geoff Vivian

BIG LEAGUEEx-GNFL player takes punt in US

Geraldton’s Andrew Stokes prepares for a whole new ball game, where the spectator numbers are simply staggering. “I’ve got mates going to colleges where home game (crowds) are 110,000.”

Reuben Carder

CROWD FACTORGNFL clubs keen to play on

Could singer Casey Donovan’s “drive-in” concert be a template for local football in Geraldton this year?

Reuben Carder

JAIL SENTENCECar chase driver denied request to farewell daughter

A Geraldton dad who led police on a high-speed chase has been denied his request to see his young daughter “just one more time” before he was led off to prison.

Adam Poulsen

PATIENCE THINSMayor frustrated as derelict building saga drags on

“It’s full of faeces, drugs, syringes, rubbish ... and last week I saw a woman jump to the ground from the third floor. I thought she would be dead. She got up, gave a thumbs-up and ran off.”

Peter Sweeney

Joyce Clarke deathCop to fight murder charge over Geraldton shooting

The police officer who fatally shot Aboriginal woman Joyce Clarke in Geraldton last year will stand trial after he indicated he will fight allegations he is a murderer.

Shannon Hampton

‘NO QUICK-FIX’Corellas could cause headaches in Geraldton for years

“This is a long-term problem, there is no quick-fix.”

Peter Sweeney

SIGN IGNOREDOPINION: Call for cameras as 4WD hoons damage beach

“The message of the sign seems pretty straightforward. But you always get those who believe they can go wherever they want.”

Peter Sweeney

EXAMPLE INSPIRESOPINION: Salute for Captain Tom

“In our time of lockdown, this old man certainly grabbed the imagination of millions — a ray of sunshine in the darkness.”

Peter Fiorenza

CLOSING GAPCraig Patterson on the business of giving back

“Business is primarily about relationships and knowledge. This is where I know I can help.”

Liam Beatty

COVID-19GP concerned for patients’ health as consults nosedive

A Geraldton doctor is warning people not to ignore health issues after noticing a 30 to 40 per cent fall in patient numbers, presumably due to COVID-19 fears.

Liam Beatty

HOUSE DOWNStorm taking down a Waggrakine home

Strong winds during today’s storm caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga has blown down a home on David Road in Waggrakine as revealed in dramatic phone footage.

Liam Beatty

THREATENING HOMESDFES warning of out of control Waggrakine bushfire

Firefighters are currently battling an “out of control and unpredictable” bushfire in the Geraldton suburb of Waggrakine.

Liam Beatty

100 MILESTONEParty of the century for Thelma Panayotakis

Geraldton resident Thelma Panayotakis was lucky enough to celebrate her 100th birthday surrounded by family, just days after the State relaxed COVID-19 restrictions.

Liam Beatty

FIRST STEPSRestrictions apply as Geraldton gyms re-open

Some of Geraldton’s gyms are opening with plenty of precautions to avoid possible coronavirus spread.

Geoff Vivian

‘TOUGH PILL’Geraldton contractors ‘overlooked on hospital upgrade’

Ian Blayney claims local firms were overlooked when contracts were awarded for the Geraldton Hospital redevelopment, but Darren West says the government is working hard to maximise local work.

Geoff Vivian

FIGHTING SPIRITHorse trainer Eddie McGuire rides life’s hurdles

Jodi Reilly has a vision for herself and her dad — Geraldton horse trainer Eddie McGuire — who is dependent on a machine to live.

Peter Sweeney

WRITE STUFFOPINION: The sad demise of words as I knew ’em

Why is it that the overwhelming majority of our computer-based literacy comes from the dreaded world of American English? Columnist Grant Woodhams vents on changing cultural attitudes to spelling.

Grant Woodhams

CHIMING INHobby just keeps ticking on for Les Hollomby

He is well-known for the charity that bears his name, but few people know of the hobby that makes Geraldton’s Les Hollomby tick.

Adam Poulsen

RESPECT GESTURECemetery board to pay for graves makeover

Graves up to 80 years old at Utakarra cemetery will be repaired for free, while families who have had a funeral during the COVID-19 period will be able to have a service for unlimited numbers for $50.

Peter Sweeney