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Miff Muffered Moof will be returning to the track after being scratched last week.

RacingGeraldton to host Mingenew Cup after event axing

The Geraldton Turf Club will play host to the Mingenew Cup this Sunday, keeping the cup tradition alive after the event was abandoned earlier this season due to the track being in poor condition. 

Luke Lawson

Geraldton's Kirrilee Warr starts the first day of the 42nd Parliament of WA.

First dayPremiumWarr takes first steps in Parliament as Geraldton member

Geraldton MLA Kirrilee Warr has taken to Parliament for the first time as the local member, with her first speaking opportunity focusing on shortfalls in healthcare in the Mid West.

Matthew Paddick

Allen Griechen and Kelly Eastough will help represent WA at a national championship.

Netball PremiumEastough, Griechen punch their ticket to netball nationals

Two Geraldton locals are on their way to Melbourne to represent WA at the Australian Men’s & Mixed Netball Association National Championships.

Luke Lawson

Patrick Cripps at training ahead of Gather Round.

FootballMid West stars to feature in SA’s Gather Round

Gather Round has quickly become one of the AFL’s most anticipated rounds of the year. For most Mid West AFL stars, the round comes at a time when they are still chasing their first win of the season.

Luke Lawson

Akeem Springs is looking forward to the Buccs’ first home game.

BasketballPremiumBuccs’ recruit to spring into action for first home game

The Geraldton Buccaneers will play host to the Perth Redbacks on Saturday night at Activewest Stadium in what will be their first home game of the season after a win on the road.

Luke Lawson

Eboni Atikinson and Noah Ellis.

Ball of a timeGSHS ball a night of glitz and glamour

Year 12 students at Geraldton Senior High School embodied the theme of their school ball last weekend, bringing the glitz and glamour to a night to remember. 

Staff reporter

You are a Doughnut is showing at the QPT during the school holidays.

Boredom bustersSchool holiday fun on offer during autumn beak

Laser tag, cane toad mummification, footy fun with West Coast Eagles and 3x3 basketball are just some of the boredom busters on offer in the City of Greater Geraldton’s school holiday program.

Staff reporter

Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby says regional road safety is something the State Government is taking seriously.

Regional RoadsPremiumMinister says regional road injuries on “disturbing trend”

The Road Safety Minister has acknowledged regional road incidents are on a “disturbing trend”, following a probe into the latest crash on Mid West roads.

Matthew Paddick

The Badgingarra Wind Farm is adjacent to the Badgingarra Solar Farm as part of APA's Western Australia Renewables Precinct.

Green HydrogenPremiumShire reacts to Mid West green hydrogen project in limbo

The Shire of Irwin says it was too early to predict the future of a proposed wind-and-solar-farm in the Mid West, following the company behind it going into administration.

Matthew Paddick

Teachers are leaving the sector in droves and those taking up the profession are steadily falling by the wayside.

What I SeePremiumTeaching is no longer the job I signed up for

Is our education system under siege? After almost 25 years in the teaching game, I’m getting close to the end of my career.

Peter Fiorenza

Amanda Mcleod, Amy Forrester, Kirrilee Warr and Ruth Vorster.

At the racesStyle and substance at the Geraldton Gold Cup

A crowd of more than 2000 punters flocked to Geraldton Turf Club last Sunday for the 2025 Geraldton Gold Cup

Staff reporter

Dennis Scott, Harry Larard, Chad Gaby, Taylor Green and Wendy Moore.

Selling Houses AustraliaPremiumTV makeover: Horrocks cottage the star of reality reno show

A tiny beach town north of Geraldton got the Aussie TV treatment when Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia came knocking last year for their first ever regional WA episode.

Josephine Hingst

Damage to a taxi after it was jumped on in Karloo.

Crime and CourtsMan has been charged after smashing a taxi windscreen

A taxi driver has escaped injury after his taxi was callously jumped on by a young man while stopped in traffic on Tuesday.

Josephine Hingst

Edel Rodden took out the under-18s girls top honours.

SurfingHometown hero Rodden takes out top honours

Hometown surfing star Edel Rodden carved her way to victory as the Geraldton Board Riders Junior Development Club hosted the 2025 Kalbarri Jetty Surf Frothin’ Fools Gero Grom Fest last week.

Luke Lawson

A second 7-Eleven service station application will face the Regional Development Assessment Panel.

Second ServoPremiumSecond 7-Eleven site given tick of approval

The second 7-Eleven service station site in Geraldton has been given the tick of approval but a revised landscaping plan will need to be approved by the city in order for works to go ahead

Matthew Paddick

Rocks Laneway was lit up on Saturday night for the Speak Easy Poetry Gig as part of the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival.

Big Sky Readers and Writers FestivalPremiumShort Story Prize kicks off readers & writers festival

Great news literary fanatics alike — the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival is back for its 20th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever

Josephine Hingst

The Liberals have pledged to upgrade Geraldton Tennis Centre if it forms government at the Federal election.

Tennis pledgePremiumLiberals promise to fund Geraldton Tennis Centre upgrades

An elected Federal Liberal Government would fund upgrades to Geraldton Tennis Centre, Durack MHR Melissa Price has announced.

Matthew Paddick

Geraldton detectives investigating a sexual assault want to speak to anyone in this vehicle, which was seen leaving the area before the driver returned.

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Two men front court over alleged sexual assault on WA beach

Police allege the complainant could be seen via CCTV being physically led towards the beach by Pritpal Singh, where both men then sexually assaulted her.

Kate Campbell

Shaun Henry Ronan, 36, appeared in Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday after authorities raided his home on Tuesday.

Crime and courtsPremiumWA man charged over child abuse material in global sting

His house was raided following a tip from the United States’ National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children.

Josephine Hingst

The scene of the incident on Waldeck Street.

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New twist in man’s death on Geraldton road

Police have given an update on their investigation into the death of a 59-year-old found unconscious over the weekend.

Josephine Hingst

Rams’ women's division one winners.

Softball Rams and Marlins claim women’s softball glory

Rams and Marlins emerged victorious from two hard fought contests in the women’s softball grand finals, capping off their seasons with premiership glory.

Derek Goforth

Suiside men's division one winners.

Softball Bulldogs men claim grand final double

Suiside Fastpitch Club delivered a powerful statement on Saturday, claiming both division one and two men’s titles in the 2025 Geraldton softball grand finals in dominant fashion.

Derek Goforth

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Jaeger O'Meara of the Dockers celebrates during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on April 6, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

FootballPremiumO’Meara’s Dockers the shining light for Mid West AFL talent

Mid West product Jaeger O’Meara gave the region something to celebrate, as his Fremantle Dockers recorded a gutsy win over the Western Bulldogs in round four of the AFL.

Matthew Paddick

Nearly 100 caravans took to Geraldton's GBSC Sports Park at the weekend as part of the Association of Caravan Clubs WA's state rally.

Caravan ConvoyGeraldton hosts ACCWA State rally

Caravan enthusiasts from across the State headed to Geraldton at the weekend as part of the Association of Caravan Clubs WA’s State rally.

Matthew Paddick

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