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Mercury RisingPremiumGeraldton records equal hottest day on record

Geraldton has sweated through its equal hottest day on record on Monday, with the mercury soaring close to 50C, the Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed.

Matthew Paddick

Cricket Geraldton off to hot start in country week cricket

Geraldton 1s and 2s opened their accounts at Country Week with two big wins against Eastern Goldfields and Newman, getting the ball rolling in Perth.

Victor Tanti

Alarming discoveryPremiumFirst European wasp found in Geraldton in 22 years

European wasps have been spotted in Geraldton for the first time in more than two decades, prompting a call to the community to remain alert.

Matthew Paddick

Basketball League leaders stand tall in close call

League leaders in women’s top division of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association, Pumas, continued to impress with a tight win over rivals Trades in round 12. 

Luke Lawson

Australia Day debatePremium‘It’s like celebrating your birthday not on your birthday’

The City of Greater Geraldton mayor has doubled down on his view of the Federal Government’s decision on Australia Day, calling for it take ownership rather than leaving it to local governments to decide.

Matthew Paddick

Housing DataGeraldton houses affordable despite price increase: Domain

Property data from Domain has indicated despite one of the State’s largest house price increases, houses remain affordable in the Greater Geraldton area because of its low median price.

Matthew Paddick

TennisKretschmann extends contract as MW tennis guru

From servicing some of the most remote communities in Australia to now becoming the longest-serving tennis provider in the Mid West, SunCity Tennis Academy owner, Jarron Kretschmann has done it all.  

Luke Lawson

CricketRingo to lead Geraldton in country week quest

Geraldton’s quest for a fifth A-section title at the Country Cricket Championships begins on Sunday in Perth.

Victor Tanti

Crime & CourtsPremiumFarmer loses appeal against sentence for DV ‘hell’

The State’s highest court has upheld the seven-year jail sentence handed to a Mid West farmer who subjected his partner to a reign of domestic violence terror, which she described as almost “six years of hell”.

Kate Campbell

ObituaryRemembering a man who created magic on the footy field

Victor Tanti pays tribute to Dale Collard-Wallam, a former champion footballer in the GNFL with massive talent and potential. The 31-year-old father of two died on December 18 last year.

Victor Tanti

Environmental ApprovalAustralian Vanadium receives EPA approval for Mid West mine

An Australian mining company has received environmental approval to implement mining infrastructure in the Mid West, bringing it a step closer to reality.

Matthew Paddick

Price snapshotPremiumWhere is Geraldton’s cheapest and most expensive fuel?

The cheapest and dearest fuel stations in Geraldton on average last year have been revealed amid warnings more hip pocket pain is on the way at the bowser.

Jessica Moroney

Expressions of interestPremiumOpportunity to join ports’ community consultation committee

Those passionate about representing community interests and being a Mid West community liaison are invited to apply to join the Mid West Ports Authority’s consultation committee.

Jessica Moroney

Scooters submergedPremiumBeam investigating submerged e-scooters

The organisation behind the City of Greater Geraldton’s e-scooter hire service is investigating how two of the purple vehicles ended up in the ocean near the CBD.

Matthew Paddick

CricketColour change to mix it up for country week

One-day form will hit country week this weekend with faced paced cricket and colour promising to entice onlookers to a more exciting and popular form of cricket.

Luke Lawson

Office OpeningNationals open new Geraldton office

The Nationals have unveiled their home base in Geraldton, as the countdown to the State election continues to tick down

Matthew Paddick

Wind and wavesPremiumFestival atmosphere at three-day windsurfing event

Windsurfing spectators flocked to the windy shores of Coronation Beach as the festival vibe of the Wave Rally World Championships hit the Mid West

Luke Lawson

CourtPremiumTeen on order over stolen ute driven from Carnarvon to Gero

A teenager who was part of a group of juveniles who drove a stolen Carnarvon ute to Geraldton this week has been handed a court order after pleading guilty to his involvement at the earliest opportunity. 

Jessica Moroney

What I SeePremiumWhy public service is losing the faith of the public

What you say to someone — and more importantly how you say it — goes a long way.

Peter Fiorenza

Car crashPremiumWoman taken to hospital following Geraldton car crash

A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a car crash a Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick

Fire emergencyPremiumGranny flat up in flames following lithium battery explosion

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a house fire in Mount Tarcoola on Tuesday afternoon after a lithium battery exploded in the rear granny flat.

Jessica Moroney

Exhibition submissionsPremiumCity asks local photographers to join exhibition

Local photographers are being encouraged to submit their work for the upcoming Best Moments on Country exhibition, coinciding with National Reconciliation Week.

Jessica Moroney

Abalone seasonPremiumMid West fishers caught exceeding abalone bag limit

Two Mid West fishers were found breaking the rules by exceeding their bag limit during Saturday’s abalone fishing window.

Jessica Moroney

Cricket PremiumRingo to represent the country

Geraldton’s Ringo McKenna has climbed a new peak with selection in the Australian Country cricket team.

Victor Tanti