Mid West

‘incalculable harm’Jail for Geraldton paedo over sick child abuse images

A convicted paedophile who used the alias ‘Filthy Wun’ to access and share horrific child exploitation material, including footage of babies, has been jailed for more than four years.

Shannon Hampton

Spin blue lineSenior cop faces tribunal over cricket dust-up

A senior Geraldton policeman will front a once-in-a-decade tribunal hearing next week over an on-field cricket scuffle with a rival — but has declared there was ‘nothing’ in the incident.

Peter Sweeney

LINE OF DUTYThe extraordinary plane crash that killed two media men

Two WA families will come together at Cervantes for an emotional ceremony to remember two media men killed in an extraordinary plane crash 60 years ago.

Steve Butler & Peter Sweeney

Mental healthMental health programs receive grants

Two City of Greater Geraldton mental health support programs have received grants from a Catholic charity focused on regional and remote health and wellbeing.

Lisa Favazzo

I’M STILL HEREIn tune with divergence

A unique music piece inspired by the life of an extraordinary Geraldton woman has become available for the public to experience, shining a light on neuro-divergent artists.

Elise Van Aken

FERAL FRENEMIESUnlikely mealtime companions also farmer’s wild pets

Farm manager Terry Gadean captured this unlikely pair sharing a meal together out the back last week.

Elise Van Aken

Shoppers delightLions market set to return

The Lions Club markets will be back with a (cheerful) vengeance in the lead-up to Christmas

ERATIC DRIVERDeep trouble for ‘doughnuts’

A father has lost his driver’s licence and been fined $2000 for “doing doughnuts” outside his children’s school in the Murchison.

Elise Van Aken

OUT AND ABOUTArt and enterprise night out

The region’s business movers and shakers enjoyed an evening of nibbles and local art last Friday at the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s November business after hours event.

Elise Van Aken

PLAN AHEADApp to combat bushfires

People in the Mid West have been warned to prepare for bushfire season as the effects of La Nina are felt across the country, and a new app is available to make the process easier.

Elise Van Aken

YULE TIMEIGA hosts Christmas fair for creatives

More than a dozen local creators and small business owners set up shop outside Wonthella Super IGA last Thursday evening to spruik their wares ahead of the festive season.

Elise Van Aken

RECKLESS DRIVERDisability pensioner loses licence for life

A Geraldton man has lost his licence for life after driving 50km/h over the speed limit in what he claims was a rush to get home to his unsupervised child.

Elise Van Aken

NO MORE CHANCESJail for man with meth problems

A Geraldton father has been jailed after being given a second chance at staying off drugs in the hopes of putting a stop to his violent offending.

Elise Van Aken

BIG MISTAKEWoman arrested after no-show in court

A Geraldton woman was arrested by police two days after she skipped a court appearance, where she faced 26 charges.

Elise Van Aken and Liam Beatty

GANG OF YOUTHSKids charged over burglaries in Geraldton

Geraldton Police have charged three children and an 18-year-old with a string of offences after a wave of crime hit the city’s homes and businesses over the weekend.

Elise Van Aken

DESPERATE ACTBarbed wire fence scaled to steal containers for change

Hundreds of dollars worth of drinking cans collected for local community groups have been stolen overnight, throwing their fundraising efforts into disarray.

Elise Van Aken

BAD GRAMPA74 year-old with no licence drink driving at 9.30am

A Geraldton grandfather has avoided jail after fleeing the scene of a crash he caused while driving without a licence & being caught four more times driving while on bail, once blowing over the limit.

Elise Van Aken

BARKLY PEARLDamaged carrier still in Port

Livestock ship ‘too damaged’ to be repaired in Geraldton

Geoff Vivian and Elise Van Aken

STATION LIFEInstant gratification a worry

I started with a small local shopping centre and browsed my way around, trying to find inspiration as to what to buy the family.

RAELENE HALL

POM IN OZMotivation can be a case of ‘just do it’

What motivates us in our day-to-day lives and in our goals and aspirations to better ourselves? Do we need motivation or can discipline get us through the tough times?

DEREK GOFORTH