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A 29-year-old Mullewa man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted two police officers while he was being arrested for a family violence incident.

Crime & CourtsCommentsPremiumDomestic violence horror, two officers injured during arrest

Two Mid West police officers were left needing medical treatment, following an alleged attack while dealing with a family violence matter.

Josephine Hingst

The Shire of Three Springs is struggling to attract council candidates for upcoming elections.

Council ElectionsPremiumThree Springs shire president welcomes nominations

The Shire of Three Springs’ candidate information session was cancelled on Monday due to zero registrations being received from prospective councillors for the October 18 council elections. 

Stuart Quinn

REIWA’s June quarter data has ranked Geraldton No.1 for median house price growth.

Property powerhousePremiumGeraldton has strongest house price growth in regional WA

Geraldton continues to be the star performer of the property market in regional WA, topping the price growth list for a third consecutive quarter.

Kate Campbell

Three Springs delivered a 112-point upset over Coorow.

FootballPremiumThree Springs turn it on at home

Fourth-placed Three Springs delivered a heavy upset to league leaders the Coorow Magpies at Three Springs Oval on Saturday, knocking off the Magpies by a staggering 112 points in the NMFL.

Luke Lawson

The black-flanked rock wallaby.

Rock wallabies returnKalbarri rock wallabies make stunning comeback

Once thought extinct in the Kalbarri region, the black-flanked rock-wallaby is making a remarkable comeback - with thriving populations now spreading through the gorges.

Josephine Hingst

Addison Orr flies on a jump.

MotocrossPremiumJurien Bay 2025 Tri Series Motocross wrap

The 2025 Tri Series Motocross wrapped up in style at Jurien Bay on Saturday, following earlier rounds in Geraldton and Noble Falls, with riders once again delivering a thrilling spectacle across all classes.

Derek Goforth

Just Raptors' Janelle Ende with Pearl the injured osprey.

Owl friendlyShires back owl-friendly movement against deadly rat poison

For more than three decades, Janelle Ende has been rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey across the Mid West. 

Josephine Hingst

Helen Ansell among wildflowers in Bowtell Park, Mullewa.

Carpets of colourPremiumPeak time to see wildflowers in bloom

Wildflower season has well and truly begun in the Mid West, with the next few weeks offering budding flower hunters the best time to view the native spectacle.

Stuart Quinn

Chapman Valley's Andie Payne competes for the ball with Towns' Sharntay Westberg.

Football Blues, Rams, Royals land on the winners’ list in round 16

A top-of-the-table clash at WA Country Builders Stadium in round 16 of the GNWFL saw Chapman Valley flex their muscles in Towns’ backyard with a solid win on the road. 

Luke Lawson

WA Youth Awards 2025 finalist Rhea Dowden.

Inspiring workLocal finalists in running for 2025 WA Youth Awards

A passion for an endangered language and youth work in Carnarvon has seen two people from the Mid West and Gascoyne named finalists in the 2025 WA Youth Awards.

Kate Campbell

Battle of the Bands participants.

Rock OnGeraldton’s Battle of the Bands back with a bang

The amps are cranking up and the stage is set — Geraldton’s Battle of the Bands is making its return next month, promising a showcase of the region’s best homegrown talent. 

Josephine Hingst

An appeal regarding Dozer's fate will be heard on Friday.

‘Unfair and unjustified’Premium‘Please don’t put down our dog’: Family’s plea to council

A Geraldton family is desperate to save its beloved golden labrador Dozer from death row after rangers seized him and declared him a dangerous dog.

Josephine Hingst

Boarded up social housing in Spalding, Geraldton.

Housing crisisPremiumPriority cases, vacant properties continue to rise

Geraldton’s public housing crisis shows little signs of easing, with priority applications climbing and authorities failing to make a dent in the number of vacant properties.

Josephine Hingst

Jerremy Harrington leaving Geraldton Magistrates Court.

Crime & courtsPremiumPerth man found guilty of pointing gun at teen student

A Perth man accused of pointing a gun at two high school students at the WA College of Agriculture in Morawa has been found guilty of one charge after fighting two charges at trial. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton detectives have charged a man with eight offences after an alleged incident that ended in a police pursuit.

crime and courtsPremiumMullewa man apprehended in bushland after police pursuit

Geraldton detectives have charged a 28-year-old with eight offences after an alleged incident that ended in a police pursuit through bushland on Friday afternoon. 

Josephine Hingst

Shakaia Cocker with the ball for YC as Saints' Amy Hagan defends

HockeyPremiumHockey heads into pointy end of the season

Round 13 of the Geraldton hockey season delivered plenty of highlights across all grades, showing just how tight the competition is as the season edges closer to finals.

Derek Goforth

Chapman Valley's Harrison Criddle spoils Jaylen Parsons from Towns.

FootballPremiumRoyals snatch two-point victory from Towns

Chapman Valley narrowly escaped with a two-point victory over Towns at WA Country Builders Stadium in an absolute nail-biter that headlined round 16 of the Great Northern Football League.

Luke Lawson

Mid West homeowners are cashing in with big profits when selling their properties.

Profitable propertyPremiumProfits from MW house sales hit an average of almost $200k

Mid West homeowners are raking in an average of almost $200,000 from selling their house, with the region recording one of the strongest jumps nationally during the first half of 2025. 

Kate Campbell & Cheyanne Enciso

First prize winner, father-son time at Point Moore Lighthouse.

Picture perfectWinning images of why people should “stay and play” in Gero

A special father-son moment at a local landmark and kids lapping up our beautiful foreshore and beaches are the winning images of a competition to capture why people should “stay and play” in the Mid West.

Kate Campbell

Residents are being urged to help keep our roads safe and in good condition by reporting potholes.

Road hazardsPremiumCity pleads for public to report potholes

The City of Greater Geraldton is urging locals to do their bit to ensure roads remain safe and in good condition by reporting potholes.

Staff reporter

t’s been one year since major rental reforms moved into Western Australia. With them they brought stronger protections for renters and more clarity for landlords.

Consumer WatchPremiumOne year on: WA’s rental reforms

It’s been one year since major rental reforms took hold in Western Australia. With them they brought stronger protections for renters and more clarity for landlords. 

Natasha Pirrottina

Geraldton Buccaneers advance to the big dance

Basketball PremiumThe Buccs roll into 2025 NBL1 West grand final

The Geraldton Buccaneers defeated the Willetton Tigers in the preliminary final on Sunday, booking their ticket to the NBL1 West grand final, where they will meet the Warwick Senators.

Luke Lawson

Dr John Mateljan

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Accused WA doctor pleads not guilty to assaulting patients

A Geraldton doctor charged over a series of alleged indecent assaults against three women at two Mid West medical facilities says he “vehemently” denies the allegations.

Josephine Hingst & Kate Campbell

Allanooka Springs Road.

Road to improvementLocal roads to benefit from State Govt upgrades

Multiple roads in the Mid West are set to undergo upgrades after the State Government extended the Regional Road Safety Program to local government roads for the first time.

Josephine Hingst