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The Nationals’ Bailey Kempton, Greens candidate Brendan Sturke, Liberal Melissa Price and Labor’s Karen Wheatland.

Federal Election6500 hit polls in Geraldton ahead of Federal election

More than 6500 people have already had their say on the Federal election in Geraldton, as people continue to show a desire to vote early.

Matthew Paddick

An aerial shot of the Denison Foreshore Sprint.

Drift and StuntMid West motorsport event to return to Denison foreshore

A popular Mid West event highlighting fast cars on the foreshore is set to return in 2025, albeit under a different format.

Matthew Paddick

Towns' Aaliyah Jones

Football PremiumBulldogs run over the top of Demons in stunning fashion

The women’s 2025 GNWFL season kicked off on Saturday afternoon with Towns and Rovers getting the season up and running as they faced off at Wonthella. 

Luke Lawson

Zach Wilson rounds a bend.

MotocrossPremiumGeraldton motocross season kicks off in style

Geraldton’s motocross season kicked off in style on Sunday with a huge turnout for round one, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead. 

Derek Goforth

Australian band Eskimo Joe will headline the Ningaloo Sky Festival.

Ningaloo Sky FestivalPremiumNingaloo Sky Festival announce headlining act Eskimo Joe

A massive Aussie band will make their way to the Gascoyne this July to headline one of Exmouth’s most anticipated events.

Josephine Hingst

The Rec ground is now home to four new light towers

Light it upPremiumThe Rec to shine bright

Geraldton Recreation Ground is now home to four 32-metre tall light towers, opening up opportunities for Railways Football Club and Towns Cricket Club to play games at night.

Luke Lawson

Oscar Stangle, 4, on a farm south of Coorow where seeding has begun.

Seeds of doubtPremiumPraying for rain as Mid West farmers gamble with dry seeding

Farmers in the Mid West are again playing the waiting game for rain and “rolling the dice” by starting seeding in the hope that showers fall within weeks after an extremely hot and dry summer.

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton under-16s girls water polo team

Water poloPremiumGero under-16s shine at Australian Youth Championships

The Geraldton Water Polo Association wrapped up an incredible fortnight of action at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships with an under-16 team jumping into the pool for the second week of competition.

Derek Goforth

Spectators, including children, watch the Anzac Day march in Geraldton on April 25.

Anzac Day 2025PremiumMid West-Gascoyne come together for Anzac Day

Thousands of people, both young and old, gathered across the Mid West to honour the spirit of the Anzacs, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and those who continue to serve.

Josephine Hingst

The Anzac Day dawn service at Geraldton’s Birdwood House.

Pom in OzPremiumHeckling at Anzac Day welcome to country ‘unAustralian’

As a teacher and proud Australian, I was utterly disgusted by reports of people booing and heckling the welcome to country during this year’s Anzac Day services. 

Derek Goforth

East Wallabi Island hosted Shore Leave's Long Table Lunch.

Shore Leave 2025PremiumBeach and the bush the yin and yang of Shore Leave

Shore Leave’s marquee events, the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch and Midwest Paddock to Plate, were again showcases of the best produce the Mid West has to offer.

Kate Campbell

The Shire of Dandaragan is one of a trio of shires to create a coastal recreation tracks master plan.

Environmental PlanShires aiming towards protecting environment and 4WDs

A trio of shires including some in the Mid West are banding together to implement a strategy to allow the continuation of recreational four-wheel driving, while also protecting the environment.

Matthew Paddick

Nationals Legislative Council Member Rob Horstman.

State PoliticsPremiumHorstman confident of Nationals influence in Upper House

New Nationals WA Upper House MP Rob Horstman says the changes to the Legislative Council mean the role will have a “blank canvas”, set to be painted over the next four years.

Matthew Paddick

Katherine Marais (Wanneroo Golf Club) and Joel Winkley (Spalding Park Golf Club).

GolfGeraldton Golf Club hosts Easter Amateur Open

The Geraldton Golf Club hosted the annual Easter Amateur Open earlier this month with close to 100 starters over the three days travelling all over WA representing different clubs from around the State. 

Luke Lawson

Corrie James Feehan was last seen paddling a kayak in the Indian Ocean.

WA newsDesperate appeal after kayaker missing for three days

Police are desperately seeking information about a kayaker who went missing off the Arrowsmith coast in the Mid West.

Josephine Hingst

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Patrick Cripps of the Blues looks as The Last Post is played as part of the Anzac Observance Ceremony during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

FootballPremiumCripps and the Blues march on in season 2025

Round seven of the AFL premiership season kicked off on a special Anzac weekend with blockbuster games throughout the round with Mid West talent starring. 

Luke Lawson

Abrolhos Island tourists snorkling near Pelsaert Island.

Upgraded infrastructurePremiumFive new moorings at Abrolhos to support business, tourism

Opening up the Abrolhos Islands to more sustainable tourism is a step closer after new boat moorings were put in place.

Kate Campbell

Joseph Zada from Invisible Boys has been cast to star in the new Hunger Games movie.

Hunger GamesPremiumAussie star of Gero show cast in Hollywood blockbuster

The star of the Geraldton-based Stan show Invisible Boys is making his mark on Hollywood after being cast in the next instalment of one of the world’s biggest book-to-movie franchises. 

Josephine Hingst

Buccs in their win against Perry Lakes

Basketball Buccs split road trip against Rockingham and Perry Lakes

The Geraldton Buccaneers split their road trip over the weekend with a loss at the hands of Rockingham and win against Perry Lakes as they hold down sixth position on the league ladder.

Luke Lawson

Paddock to Plate dinner at Yanget Farm.

Shore Leave 2025PremiumGeraldton abuzz as thousands celebrate Shore Leave 2025

After a massive five days of food, music and fun, the fifth annual Shore Leave 2025 has come to a close for another year, with organisers praised for their efforts to turn around the event in a short time.

Josephine Hingst & Stuart Quinn

Geraldton's Orana Cinemas has been closed until further notice after a small fire.

Off-screen dramaPremiumPopcorn machine fire forces evacuation of Geraldton’s cinema

Movie-goers and staff were forced to evacuate Geraldton’s cinema on Sunday afternoon after a popcorn machine caught on fire.

Kate Campbell

Towns' Callum Marquis

FootballPremiumTowns storm over the top of Rovers in opening-round clash

It was a dream start for Towns as they got their Great Northern Football League 2025 campaign off to a flyer with a thumping 92-point win over Rovers in the season opener. 

Luke Lawson

The crowd at Geraldton's dawn service (left) and (right) Oaklan Mazzuchelli, 5, at the Geraldton march with a replica of his great-grandfather Keith Kermode's medals from the Vietnam War.

Anzac Day 2025PremiumThousands in Geraldton honour the Anzac legacy

About 4000 people came out in full force on a chilly morning for an emotional and poignant Anzac Day dawn service, making it one of the biggest turnouts in WA. The spirit continued for the main march later on.

Josephine Hingst

Anya Kolosinska with some crayfish for the Back of Boat BBQ at Shore Leave 2025.

Welcome A-ShorePremiumDiving right in to Shore Leave 2025

Shore Leave 2025 kicked off with a bang this week, with locals and out-of-towners soaking up all the festival has to offer.

Stuart Quinn