Mid West

OCEAN BATTLECoastal erosion threatens road in Dongara

Coastal erosion is causing continuing headaches for authorities in Geraldton and Dongara. Irwin Shire has been told the problem will soon threaten one of the Shire’s main roads.

Liam Beatty

MASS DIE-OFFCity contractor to remove dead fish at Greenough River

A City of Greater Geraldton contractor has been enlisted to clean up thousands of dead fish found last week along the Greenough River.

Staff Writers

20 YEARS ONCarrying a torch for a nostalgic relay memory

Twenty years ago, on July 2, the Sydney Olympic Torch flame came to Geraldton in the lead-up to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Wendy Rae Sekuloff

20TH ANNIVERSARYMemories of 2000 Sydney Olympics torch relay visit

The Olympic torch visited Geraldton on July 2, 2000. Reporter Peter Sweeney was there and covering the “travelling torch” for its 10-day stay in WA was one of the highlights of his life.

Peter Sweeney

GERALDTON COURTGuilty plea on armed robbery

Travis Noel Carrick, 26, has pleaded guilty in Geraldton Magistrate’s Court to 23 offences including aggravated armed robbery and admitted robbing a Geraldton bottle shop last month.

Adam Poulsen

NEVER FORGETGum leaves mark Aboriginal deaths in custody

As you move closer to Colin Clarke’s painting of pretty gum leaves on a dark background, the words “Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody —1991” appear near the top of the painting.

Geoff Vivian

HOCKEY FAMILIESMothers and daughters play generation game

There were nerves, there were worries — not from the teenagers, rather their mums — when Grace Potaczala and Alyssa Piper made their debuts in senior hockey.

Peter Sweeney

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIESWinter school holiday program returns

Mayor Shane Van Styn said he was thrilled to announce the return of the City of Greater Geraldton’s school holiday activities after the COVID-19 health crisis saw the autumn program postponed.

EAR BARNACLESOPINION: Practise sun sense to avoid ‘Geraldton ears’

“It is old news I know but the best way to combat Geraldton ears is to wear a hat with a good brim and use sunblock.”

Grant Woodhams

REJUVENATION BEGINSMaintenance work brings chance to experience history

Father Robert Cross is preparing a former Catholic priest’s retreat to be let out to visitors who would like to stay in a unique piece of Mid West history.

Geoff Vivian

FRESH SEAFOODGeraldton Fishermen’s Co-op has a new venture

New live lobster and fresh fillets outlet on Geraldton Fisherman’s Wharf.

Geoff Vivian

FISH KILLThousands of fish found dead near Geraldton

Authorities are warning Geraldton residents not to eat any of approximately 3000 dead and dying fish that washed up on the banks of the Greenough River this week.

Adam Poulsen

DONGARA VISITUpper house hopefuls invite Minister

Federal Employment minister Senator Michaelia Cash and deputy Government whip Senator Slade Brockman visited Dongara Marine this morning.

Geoff Vivian

FISHERIESCharge laid after prohibited abalone catch at Greenough

A 62-year-old woman could be fined more than $10,000 after she was allegedly caught with five illegally caught abalone south of Geraldton.

Adam Poulsen

LOCAL FLORAOPINION: Demo garden plot starting to take shape

A round garden in Maitland Park is taking shape as a demonstration plot of Mid West flora.

Stan Maley

GROWING SUPPORTChopper bid gains traction, but Labor questions cost

Communities are said to be rallying around WA Nationals’ push for an emergency rescue helicopter in the Mid West, but the Government says the Nationals pledge is nowhere near enough.

Geoff Vivian

SILTED WATERWAYGovernment to spend $376k on design fix for fascine

The State Government has committed $376,000 to design a long-term solution for Carnarvon’s silted-up fascine waterway, according to WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti.

Geoff Vivian

‘INSTA KING’Zak Hasleby: from wild dreams to social influencer

Northampton reared and Geraldton schooled, he left his hometown five years ago with not much but wild dreams. Today, he’s a partner in the only dedicated social influencer agency in Perth.

Peter Sweeney

COURT REPORTWoman fined for Geraldton hospital assault

A Perth woman who assaulted a security guard during a tantrum at Geraldton Hospital has copped more than $2500 in fines, with a magistrate labelling her behaviour “disgraceful”.

Adam Poulsen

PLEAS ENTEREDCourt told man offered boy $500 for sex

A Geraldton man has denied allegations he offered a 12-year-old boy $500 to have sex with him and “not tell anyone”.

Adam Poulsen

PROGRESS UPDATEHospital carpark fenced as site works begin

Fences will be erected by 7am tomorrow at the staff carpark of the Geraldton Health Campus so the $73.3 million redevelopment of the facility can begin.

WORK PRAISEDCarnarvon group scoops heritage awards

A Carnarvon group has won four of nine categories in the 2020 WA Heritage Awards, for their work commemorating Aboriginals who were kept in “Lock Hospitals” at the turn of last century.

Geoff Vivian

GREAT OUTDOORSCare for and experience bush park

A volunteer environmental group and a mountain bike club are looking for people to join in activities in the Chapman River Regional Park.

Reuben Carder

LIFE CHALLENGESOPINION: Sometimes you gotta lift, for others

“We all are required to do things, for our own benefit or the benefit of others around us that we know are the right call but are uncomfortable, sometimes even painful.”

Derek Goforth