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Marine Rescue Volunteers James 'Jim' McCombe and Julie Ann Sproule.

Man overboardPremiumMarine rescue vollies recount man overboard search

Marine Rescue volunteers in Geraldton are “elated” they were able to rescue a 61-year-old boatie who had been in the water for more than three hours off the coast of Geraldton on Thursday. 

Sally Q Davies

Flags on city properties flew at half-mast on the National Day of Mourning.

Bondi massacreGeraldton commemorates National Day of Mourning

Flags flew at half mast on Thursday, as Geraldton commemorated the National Day of Mourning for Bondi.  

Sally Q Davies

Crystal Coetzer will become an Australian citizen on Monday.

Australia DayGeraldton to roll out welcome mat for 14 new Aussies

Geraldton will welcome 14 new Australian citizens on Monday in an Australia Day citizenship ceremony — an annual tradition that embraces our newest Aussies. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton captains Kylie Bremner and Olivia Bidwell.

CricketPremiumGero skippers back sides to keep superb winning strike rate

Geraldton women’s country week captains Olivia Bidwell and Kylie Bremner are backing the experience, class and depth within their squads to take them to the top again this year. 

Rebecca Ruthven

A bushfire in Geraldton.

Fire fightPremiumOne in five fires in Mid West deliberately lit

The number of blazes Mid West firefighters were forced to deal with in 2025 was on the rise, with more than one in five deemed deliberately lit or suspicious. 

Sally Q Davies

The Geraldton housing market has surged in value.

Price snapshotPremiumGeraldton housing market keeps surging to record levels

While Perth’s median house price has joined the $1 million club, property values in Geraldton continue to soar to new heights, with fresh data showing a 20 per cent jump in the past year.

Kate Campbell

MWCCI chief executive Joanne Fabling and City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune.

Seven-figure successPremiumGeraldton’s Buy Local gift cards surpass $1 million in sales

Greater Geraldton’s Buy Local gift card program has hit a magical milestone, surpassing $1 million in total sales since it was launched in 2021.

Staff reporter

Beam Scooter parked on the boardwalk at Batavia Marina

E-scooters in GeraldtonVolunteer e-scooter ambassador program questioned

The appropriateness of a suggestion for Greater Geraldton to join an e-scooter “ambassador” program involving volunteers reporting wrongdoing was questioned at a council agenda forum this week.

Sally Q Davies

Pumas' Liam Hunt scores on Hawks' Allen Griechen and Levi Owen.

BasketballPremiumStateside bounces back in style, Pumas extend ladder lead

Pumas continued their reign up top in round 12, but second-placed Stateside made a huge statement after posting several season-best efforts.

Rebecca Ruthven

Police search in Mullewa for Kenneth John Giles.

CrimePremiumPolice believe accused gunman still alive, search ongoing

More than two weeks into the manhunt for accused Mullewa gunman Kenneth John Giles, WA Police still believe he is alive despite no confirmed sightings and have no plans to stop searching. 

Sally Q Davies

Melbourne’s CBD.

What I SeePremiumHow to spend a lazy afternoon in Melbourne

As I write this, I’m sitting in my hotel room in Melbourne following a very relaxing day in this exciting city. I’m in town for the tennis, but I think I’ll save that for another column.

Peter Fiorenza

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Parliament.

Pom in OzPremiumWe need courageous action, not careful words

There is a moment in every government’s life when the language stops working. 

Derek Goforth

Lynda Howitt and Mariska Steyn.

Grand unveilingPremiumNew jewellers in revamped heritage building opens its doors

A sparkling new addition to Geraldton’s retail and cultural landscape has been unveiled, with the grand opening of Latitude Jewellers’ showroom, atelier and art gallery.

Kate Campbell

Declan Green and A.J. Walker before the WA v SA match.

SoftballPremiumGero softballers take big swing at national championships

Two Geraldton juniors have shown they belong on the national stage, with Declan Green and AJ Walker competing at the U16 Boys National Championships in Perth

Derek Goforth

Geraldton’s Darcy Ingle on strike against Peel Country.

CricketPremiumGero at risk of relegation after horror country week start

Geraldton is fighting to hold its A-section perch after going winless throughout the group stage and dropping a semi final at the CSBP Country Week Championships in Perth.

Victor Tanti & Rebecca Ruthven

Moving to Geraldton has inspired an album by Jay Gaynor.

MusicPremiumMuso’s new album inspired by move to Geraldton

Musician Jay Gaynor is launching her debut album on Friday night with an “event not to miss” and music largely inspired by her move to Geraldton. 

Sally Q Davies

B52's Leo Prout shoots for goal

Water Polo PremiumStage set for water polo heavyweights to scrap on Saturday

We’re in the pointy end of the Geraldton water polo season and the ladder pressure is starting to feel very real, with a jam-packed schedule ahead this Friday and Saturday in round 13

Derek Goforth

Sophie Turner stars in Steal.

ReviewPremiumSteal respects rather than reinvents heist thriller genre

Steal is the kind of series that settles in quietly, then slowly tightens its grip. It does not arrive with fireworks or noise; it relies on tension, pacing and confidence in its lead to do the heavy lifting.

Derek Goforth

Old Mervs play at Geraldton's Wintersun Hotel.

Music reviewPremiumBush meets mates & surf as Old Mervs rock out Geraldton

Old Mervs know there’s a crowd of young people in Geraldton starved for live entertainment. Let’s hope they can spread the word that we’re here and hungry. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Some of the things to look forward to in 2026.

The year aheadPremium26 things to get excited about in 2026

The fogginess of the new year has lifted. Like it or not, we have to accept it’s 2026. So, what will this year bring? We don’t have a crystal ball, but here are 26 things to look forward to in 2026

Kate Campbell

Volunteer Marine Rescue Geraldton found the missing 61-year-old boatie.

Search and rescueMissing boatie found alive off Geraldton

A 61-year-old man has been rescued after a search was launched following the discovery of his empty boat off Geraldton.

Kate Campbell & Sally Q Davies

An artistic rendition of what Tones And I's Geraldton concert could look like.

MusicPremiumGeraldton campaigns for Tones And I concert

Music fans have launched a campaign to bring Aussie pop star Tones And I to Geraldton. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton detectives have charged a 49-year-old Spalding man with a string of child sexual offences.

Crime & CourtsPremiumGeraldton man, 49, charged over child sex offences

A 49-year-old man from Spalding has been accused of a string of child sex offences.

Kate Campbell

Fireworks will end many Australia Day activities.

Australia DayAustralia Day celebrations in the Mid West-Gascoyne

Fireworks, breakfasts and citizenship ceremonies are the order of Australia Day across the Mid West and Gascoyne this Monday. 

Sally Q Davies