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An aerial view of the Carnarvon Fascine.

Marina accessPremiumFast fix plea for Carnarvon’s fascine

Less than two years after a $7 million restoration, the Carnarvon Fascine entrance is once again closing up

Stuart Quinn

The release of a Grass Wren

Return to 1616PremiumReturn to 1616 helps species thrive on Dirk Hartog Island

October marks a historic anniversary for WA’s largest island — 409 years since the Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog landed on Wirruwana on October 25, 1616, becoming the first European to set foot on WA soil. 

Josephine Hingst

Site of the Waddi Wind Farm

Renewable EnergyPremiumFederal Govt approves Waddi wind farm for construction

The Federal Government has given the green light to a new wind farm 15km north-west of Dandaragan, which will generate enough energy to power nearly 70,000 homes.

Stuart Quinn

Seniors Week 2025 will run from November 9-16.

Seniors WeekPremiumSeniors Week 2025 will run from 9 to 16 November

Five Mid West and Gascoyne organisations and shires are among 53 community groups and local governments across WA to receive funding for events celebrating this year’s Seniors Week.

Stuart Quinn

The State Government is guaranteeing Rex services to Mid West and Gascoyne towns.

Flights securedRex flights secured for Carnarvon and Monkey Mia

Carnarvon and Shark Bay residents have been given much-needed reassurance that that their regional air services will continue, after a State Government guarantee to maintain all existing Rex Airline routes.

Josephine Hingst

Ramelius Resources' Penny gold mine.

Funding boostPremiumGolden deal to boost community coffers in Mt Magnet

The Shire of Mt Magnet has secured a $1.1 million funding boost, with gold miner Ramelius Resources committing the money towards local infrastructure and community projects.

Stuart Quinn

Opening night presenter Jon Doust at Queens Park Theatre.

Big Sky FestivalPremiumGeraldton celebrates creativity and connection at Big Sky

The Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival lit up Geraldton over the weekend, drawing more than 1300 attendees for a celebration of stories, ideas, connection and reflection of the festival’s last 20 years.

Josephine Hingst

David Wray

Diamond Of The DesertPremiumDavid Wray novel reveals Mid West’s untold colonial past

A new historical novel, Diamond Of The Desert by David Wray, revisits the early days of the Mid West and the colony’s push north 175 years ago. 

Josephine Hingst

The beach at Cape Burney.

Beach rescuePremiumWA surfer critical after being pulled from water

A surfer in his 50s is in a critical but stable condition in a Perth hospital after being pulled from the water at Cape Burney.

Kate Campbell & Josephine Hingst

Tenielle Hawke for B52's.

Water poloPremiumDemons surface as the ones to beat this season

Geraldton water polo’s 2025 season is heating up fast, with the Demons emerging as the teams to beat after back-to-back wins in both the men’s and women’s A-grades.

Derek Goforth

The City of Greater Geraldton’s new look council: Simon Keemink, Jenna Denton, Peter Fiorenza, mayor Jerry Clune, deputy mayor Natasha Colliver, Serena Giudice, Kim Parker and Shane Van Styn. Tim Milnes is absent.

Pom in OzPremiumDignity in defeat telling in council elections

For the most part, Geraldton’s recent local government election was something to be proud of. 

Kate Campbell

Lighthouse Keepers Cottage circa 1996.

Snapshot in timePremiumLighthouse Keepers Cottage through a past lens

Constructed in 1876, the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage served as the upper lead marking light for vessels approaching Geraldton.

Ben Marsh

Be on the alert for scams involving fake events.

Consumer WatchPremiumHow to avoid getting burnt from fake event scams

You might have seen those beautiful ads floating on social media promising a magical night where hundreds of glowing lanterns drift into the Perth sky. Sounds lovely, right? Unfortunately, it’s all a scam

Natasha Pirrottina

The Cliff Head gas plant off the Dongara coast.

Fishers fearsPremiumFishers fear marine impact over Mid West seismic blasting

A major new seismic survey off Western Australia’s Mid West coast has been approved, sparking anger and concern among the State’s fishing industry. 

Josephine Hingst

Southgate sand extraction business Mid West Sand Supplies is seeking a lease extension.

Proposed extensionSand mining lease extension on council agenda

Council to consider five-year renewal for Southgate sand extraction

Stuart Quinn

The Geraldton housing market continues its growth trajectory.

Price risesPremiumGeraldton growth slowing, but median hits peak of $550,000

Geraldton’s median house price has jumped slightly to sit at $550,000 in the September quarter, according to fresh property data, but it still ranks as among the most affordable regional WA locations.

Kate Campbell

City of Greater Geraldton members of the project delivery and engineering team Sharaf Isman, Usama Usama, Sayan Kirinathan, CEO Ross McKim, mayor Jerry Clune, engineering officer Camila Nairn, manager project delivery and engineering Chris Edwards and WALGA road safety advisor Ross Rayson.

Road safetyPremiumTwo-ribbon road safety accolade for council

The City of Greater Geraldton recently won recognition at the Roadwise Regional Awards for its focus on road safety.

Staff reporter

The top three occupations most in demand identified by Mid West and Gascoyne businesses were machinists, mechanics/technicians and hospitality staff.

Regional PulsePremiumBusiness confidence in MW is easing as labour shortages bite

Business confidence in the Mid West and Gascoyne is waning, with less optimism in short and long-term economic outlooks, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA.

Kate Campbell

Tasma Walton in Geraldton for the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival.

Tasma’s backPremiumGeraldton’s Tasma Walton on nostalgic trip back home

Acclaimed actor and author Tasma Walton took a trip down memory lane at the weekend when she returned to her home town of Geraldton for her first proper visit in almost two decades. 

Kate Campbell

Hercules flying in over Moonyoonooka

Plane SpottingPremiumHercules aircraft make pit stop in Geraldton

You may have spotted two huge Hercules aircraft in the region at the weekend as the Royal Australian Air Force conducted a series of low-level flying exercises up and down the WA coast.

Stuart Quinn

Wanderers' Shayne Bidwell.

CricketPremiumTowns win messy over Wanderers as Marquis stars

Towns beat Wanderers in Saturday’s Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League at the Rec thanks mainly to Callum Marquis and his unbeaten 92-ball 71. 

Victor Tanti

Thehorseman (Austin Galati) in green and gold leads Collective (Brayden Gaerth) to win race eight at Geraldton Turf Club.

Horse RacingPremiumGalati out of the gates with Geraldton Turf Club trifecta

Jockey Austin Galati had a day out at the Geraldton Turf Club on Thursday, winning a hat-trick of races.

Luke Lawson and Stuart Quinn

While the Nationals WA have raised alarm over water quality in the Murchison, the Water Corporation and Water Minister say water out of tap is safe to drink.

Murchison’s Watergate?PremiumState of Murchison’s water quality a muddied affair

While the Nationals WA have raised alarm over water quality in the Murchison, the Water Corporation and Water Minister say water out of tap is safe to drink.

Stuart Quinn

Kalbarri man Martin Leonard Goebel stood trial in Geraldton Magistrates Court on Monday and was acquitted of one count of aggravated common assault.

Crime & CourtsPremiumMan accused of dual assaults on same day acquitted of one

A 51-year-old man who was accused of assaulting two men in separate alleged incidents less than an hour apart in Kalbarri late last year has been found not guilty of one of the charges.

Staff reporter