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The Shire of Dandaragan is one of a trio of shires to create a coastal recreation tracks master plan.

4WD beach accessPremiumShires have joined forces to protect coastal environment

Shires have joined forces to protect coastal environment

Stuart Quinn

Nexus' first flight prepares to depart Geraldton Airport.

AIrfare capLabor hits back over airfare cap ‘scare campaign’

Labor has hit back at Nationals Leader Shane Love, clarifying the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme is not being scrapped, despite funding only being outlined until 2026.

Josephine Hingst

Kaleb Russell flies during a jump.

MotocrossPremiumElectric atmosphere fuels tri-series competition

Geraldton was the place to be on June 28 as it hosted the opening round of the 2025 Tri-Series Motocross in near-perfect conditions. 

Derek Goforth

A new tourism attraction in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands at the site of one of the most haunting chapters in maritime history – the Batavia mutiny of 1629.

Dark chapterBeacon Island trail unveils Batavia’s dark history

A fresh window into Australia’s maritime past has opened on one of the Abrolhos’ most significant islands, offering tourists a dramatic glimpse into shipwrecks, mutiny, and the area’s striking beauty.

Josephine Hingst

Tigers’ Clayton Dongara.

FootballPremiumTigers snatch two-point win over Three Springs in thriller

The Morawa Tigers had a close call against Three Springs in round nine of the North Midlands Football League, snatching victory by a mere two points.

Luke Lawson

Towns’ Aaliyah Jones handballs.

FootballBulldogs claim thumping win over Hawks

The GNWFL was headlined by a standalone fixture between Brigades and Towns at GBSC Sports Park on Saturday, leaving Chapman Valley without a game after Northampton forfeited. 

Luke Lawson

Wooden blocks with bank interest rate per cent of bank with Australian dollars, Financial analysis, crisis project or economic growth concept. Australia money, close up, Flat lay background

Rates wrapPremiumMixed bags for rates in Mid West-Gascoyne

The days of COVID-inspired rates relief are well and truly over in the Mid West and Gascoyne as councils across the region outline this year’s rating models with most set to hit ratepayers’ hip pockets. 

Laura Newell, Josephine Hingst and Stuart Quinn

Kristi March, Dion Harrison, Paul Valenti, Kurt Mead and Stacey Derschow.

Softball PremiumGeraldton’s finest represent the yellow and black

Geraldton’s top softballers are gearing up to represent WA at the Over 35s National Softball Championships in Blacktown, NSW from July 9 to 14 — with the WA men’s team chasing a rare three-peat.

Derek Goforth

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outside Champion Bay SHS with members of the school's P&C.

State BudgetFunding delivered for Geraldton schools in State Budget

The Cook Government is delivering on its promise to fund key refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades at two Geraldton high schools in the 2025-25 State Budget.

Josephine Hingst

Casuals' A-grade men’s team.

Hockey PremiumCasuals and Murchison claim 2025 Challenge Cup

The Geraldton Hockey Association hosted the Challenge Cup for the first time since 2019 with four games taking place across Saturday afternoon as the league leaders met in a mid-season clash. 

Luke Lawson

Mark Ditcham’s piece titled Holding is a previous award winner.

Call for entriesPremiumMid West Art Prize returns for ninth year

WA artists are being called on to submit their entries for the ninth Mid West Art Prize, returning to the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) in 2025.

Josephine Hingst

City of Greater Geraldton Rotary Club president Hugh Lavery, apprentice of the year Rhett Forsyth and his mother Liesel Fawcett.

Rotary awardsPremiumMechanic wins Rotary Club of GG’s apprentice of the year

Geraldton heavy duty road transport mechanic Rhett Forsyth has been named the 51st winner of the Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton’s Apprentice of the Year.

Russell McKinnon

Whether it’s switching on a heater, using an electric blanket or lighting a fire, following a few key safety steps can help prevent injuries and accidents at home.

Consumer WatchPremiumSimple home safety tips to follow this winter

As temperatures drop, families are being reminded to take simple precautions to stay safe while keeping warm this winter.

Natasha Pirrottina

Widi Mob Country.

Yamatji renewable energyPremiumYamatji Land Estate identified for solar and wind energy

A new report has identified the Yamatji Land Estate as a prime location for renewable energy, with the Mid West boasting some of Australia’s strongest solar and wind resources.

Josephine Hingst

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski speaks to the media.

State BudgetPremiumGeraldton DV refuge funding falls short of pledge

The Cook Labor Government has taken initial steps toward expanding family and domestic violence support services in Geraldton, but only a portion of promised funds have been delivered.

Josephine Hingst

Buccs' Johny Narkle throws it down

BasketballPremiumBuccs on a roll as they get one back against the Tigers

The Geraldton Buccaneers secured a massive 20-point win at home against the third-placed Willetton Tigers on Saturday night at Activewest Stadium, making it four victories in a row.  

Luke Lawson

Towns’ Arthur Garlett celebrates.

FootballPremiumBulldogs outmuscle Brigades in final term blitz

Towns knocked off Brigades at GBSC Sports Park on Saturday in what was a close affair until a fourth quarter onslaught by the Bulldogs led the visitors to victory. 

Luke Lawson

Kimberley Quarry Pty Ltd was fined $160,000 after a worker fell more than three metres at its site east of Geraldton, resulting in serious injury.

Courts and CrimePremiumQuarry company fined $160k after worker falls, breaks back

A Geraldton quarry business has been fined more than $160,000 after a screening machine operator fell more than three metres and sustained critical injuries, including a broken back.

Josephine Hingst

Brigades take on Towns this weekend.

FootballPremiumHawks and Bulldogs in hunt for top three spot

Brigades and Towns will headline the GNFL’s round 10 as the two meet at GBSC Sports Park this Saturday in the hunt for third spot on the league ladder. 

Luke Lawson

Former Geraldton Buccaneer Alex Ducas was part of Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA championship-winning squad.

BasketballPremiumHometown hero Ducas’ road to NBA glory

From a basketball-mad kid practising before and after school, Geraldton’s Alex Ducas reached the pinnacle of his sport this week with an NBA championship ring — and has even had a day named after him.

Luke Lawson

The State Government has not given a timeline for delivery of a radiation oncology unit at Geraldton Health Campus.

State BudgetPremiumKey Geraldton health pledges delayed in latest Budget

Labor Government’s first State Budget since the election has delivered funding for regional infrastructure projects, but key health commitments in Geraldton appear to have been delayed or left out entirely.

Josephine Hingst

Peter Fiorenza and Warren Kalajzich in the Radio MAMA studios.

What I SeePremiumRisk worth taking for me and my radio head mates

Sometimes in life you have to take a gamble. That is something a couple of mates and I are doing at the moment. 

Peter Fiorenza

Buccs' guard Nik DeSantis flies.

BasketballPremiumBuccs to defend their home court against in-form Tigers

The Geraldton Buccaneers return home this weekend after their third straight win against the Goldfields Giants, now turning their attention to a tough test against third-placed Willetton Tigers this Saturday.

Luke Lawson

Geraldton Turf Club chair Brian O'Dwyer.

Budget winPremium$25.2m racing fund back on track in State Budget

Geraldton Turf Club will receive $1.9 million after the Cook Government locked in $25.2m for regional racing infrastructure in the 2025–26 State Budget.

Josephine Hingst