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Police have charged a 30-year-old man, accusing him of raping a woman when he broke into a Geraldton home in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Crime & CourtsPremiumMan accused of Geraldton home invasion and rape in court

A 30-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly broke into a Geraldton home armed with a knife and raped a woman.

Kate Campbell & Josephine Hingst

Assen Street in Karloo where the rock-throwing incident occurred.

Shocking footagePremiumVideo shows rocks allegedly being thrown at oncoming cars

A shocking video has emerged on social media of young people allegedly throwing rocks and bricks at oncoming traffic in the Geraldton suburb of Karloo on Monday.

Josephine Hingst

Chapman Valley won the 2024 GNFL premiership.

FootballPremiumThe wait is over: Bouncedown to GNFL’s 2025 season

Saturday will put an end to 224 days without local footy, when the siren sounds to mark the start of the Great Northern Football League’s 17-round 2025 season. 

Luke Lawson

Jaime O'Bree on her family property Yanget Farm in the Chapman Valley.

Remarkable transformationPremiumThe evolution of Yanget Farm: From barren to bountiful

Sixteen years ago Yanget Farm was a dusty patch of farmland in the Chapman Valley, but thanks to some groundbreaking methods it has undergone a remarkable transformation

Stuart Quinn

Rucks Hayden Johnson and Flynn Dillon .

FootballPremiumTop 10 GNFL players to watch in season 2025

Football commentator Peter Fiorenza selects his top 10 players to watch on the eve of the Great Northern Football League’s 2025 season

Peter Fiorenza

International chef Ben Ing will be leading this year's Paddock to Plate.

Shore Leave 2025PremiumTop chef can’t wait to work with local produce

An ex-head chef from one of the worlds most influential restaurants is coming to the Mid West to cook for Shore Leave’s most prestigious culinary events.

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton 2024 Anzac Day dawn service - Thousands made their way to Geraldton's Birdwood House for the Anzac Day dawn service.

Anzac Day 2025PremiumDawn service speaker on what April 25 means to her

This Anzac Day, thousands of people are expected to gather in the heart of Geraldton for the dawn service to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of all Australian and New Zealand service personnel.

Josephine Hingst

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 16: Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pope FrancisPremiumPope Francis leaves behind legacy as the People’s Pope

As the Geraldton Catholic community joins the world to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey has reflected on the late pontiff’s enduring legacy.

Josephine Hingst

Jamba Nyinayi took place on Cardabia Station in Coral Bay.

Connected communityFestival offers three days of connections and culture

From camping on country to an Aussie music icon on stage, from a men’s dance to traditional bush food workshops, the Jamba Nyinayi Festival in Coral Bay last weekend was another success.

Staff reporter

Jy Thurstun fields for Australia

Softball Thurstun honoured with Aussie co-captain role

Mid West softball superstar Jy Thurstun has once again added to his impressive sporting CV with the 20-year-old recently given the honours of leading the country on the national stage. 

Luke Lawson

Lily Blackwell from Peony Chinese Dance Group.

Festival of LightsLabor makes election promise for Geraldton-based event

Federal Labor will commit to funding a multicultural festival in the Mid West if it is re-elected at next month’s election

Matthew Paddick

Queen of Hearts, Dawn Beaumont at Point Moore Lighthouse, Geraldton on her charity run/ride around Australia.

Charity Bike RidePremiumDawn til dusk: Going the distance for heart health

Self-confessed Queen of Hearts Dawn Beaumont made a pit stop in Geraldton late last week on her epic 20,000km duathlon around Australia

Stuart Quinn

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the naming of Sikh Lane in Dongara.

Honouring heritagePremiumDongara lane named to honour Sikh heritage

A once-unnamed laneway in Dongara has officially been named Sikh Lane, recognising the region’s little known but significant Sikh history dating back to the 1890s.

Stuart Quinn

Gnaraloo Station

Land SalePremiumGascoyne’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale

A Gascoyne pastoral station well known for its world-class surf is up for sale, with expressions of interest being sought for the land.

Matthew Paddick

Bleached acropora coral at Ningaloo Reef.

Coral crisisPremiumWaiting game for Ningaloo Reef after mass bleaching event

The full impact of widespread coral bleaching of the iconic Ningaloo Reef may not be known for up to 18 months, experts have warned, while the Government continues to monitor the alarming situation.

Josephine Hingst

RSL president Ken Morris lays a wreath at the memorial.

ANZAC DayPremiumWhat’s on in Mid West and Gascoyne this ANZAC Day

As Australia comes together to remember those who fought and continue to fight for our country, here is where you can find a service near you in the Mid West and Gascoyne this Anzac Day

Josephine Hingst

More than 100 kids attended Liam Hunt's Breathe Bassketball Camp last week.

Basketball Breathe Basketball Camp a massive success for all

The 2025 Breathe Basketball Mega Camp has officially concluded after a more than successful four days of basketball coaching led by Geraldton Buccs star Liam Hunt. 

Luke Lawson

Durack candidates at Geraldton pre-polling booth. The Nationals’ Bailey Kempton, The Greens’ Brendan Sturke, Liberal Melissa Price and ALP’s Karen Wheatland.

Federal ElectionPremiumLibs frontrunners as early birds get their votes in

Candidates and punters have started to have their say in the upcoming Federal election, with day one of pre-polling in Geraldton kicking off on Tuesday.

Stuart Quinn and Matthew Paddick

Chef Scott Bridger at work.

Shore Leave Chef fired up for Shore Leave

Renowned chef Scott Bridger returns to the Mid West for three Shore Leave culinary events this week.

Stuart Quinn

Patrick Cripps' Blues had a convincing win while Liam Ryan's Eagles fell narrowly to the Bombers.

FootballPremiumCripps’ Blues dominant as Ryan’s Eagles fall short

Round six of the AFL brought ecstasy for one Mid West star, but agony for others who had devastating losses.

Luke Lawson and Matthew Paddick

Josh Kennedy and Harry Taylor celebrating during Northampton's win over Railways.

Football Taylor and Kennedy hang the boots up for Northampton

The 2025 Great Northern Football League season will be without Mid West sporting royalty as Northampton’s twin talls Harry Taylor and Josh Kennedy have decided to hang up their boots. 

Luke Lawson

The under-18 girls’ team

Water poloPremiumGero shine at 2025 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Geraldton Water Polo Association has enjoyed a strong presence at the 2025 Australian Youth Water Polo Championshipswith the under-18 boys claiming a bronze medal

Derek Goforth

Striking Fella won the 2025 Dongara Cup for Ava Catarino and trainer Peter Bamford

RacingDongara Cup returns in style for Easter racing

After a year hiatus, the popular Dongara Cup returned on Easter Saturday

Luke Lawson

Carnaby's black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) drinking at Dryandra Woodland in Western Australia.

Carnaby’s Black CockatooPremiumTilt Renewables looking to modify project to save cockatoos

An organisation looking to construct a wind farm in the Mid West is aiming to modify its proposal to protect the local cockatoo population.

Matthew Paddick

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