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Sam Anthony Curulli, 27, must enter a plea at his next court appearance.

Courts & JusticePremiumWhat ex-WA public officer must do when next in court

A former local government executive facing more than 50 fraud and drug charges has been told he must do one thing the next time he appears in court.

Hannah Cross

The Geraldton foreshore.

SustainabilityPremiumRegional communities in running for WA’s Tidy Town Awards

Geraldton is among 43 regional towns shortlisted for the 2026 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards.

Sienna Seychell

Anita Krippner, Alicia's mother

Domestic violencePremiumA daughter lost to DV triggers a grieving mother’s quest

A Geraldton mother whose daughter was killed in a domestic violence murder last year is diving into a fundraising quest for a women’s refuge to honour her memory

Sienna Seychell

Roy Wolczyk at Geraldton Health Campus with his treatment team.

HealthPremiumTargeted cancer treatment now available in Geraldton

Geraldton man Roy Wolczyk has become patient zero for new cancer treatment in regional WA

Sienna Seychell

Melissa Raffan and Francesca Mann.

OktoberfestPremiumA taste of authentic German life here in Geraldton

The Mid West city will experience a taste of Germany this weekend as Oktoberfest returns to Blue Heelers Square for its annual celebration

Sienna Seychell

Local leaders including Jackie Jarvis, Sandra Carr and Kirrilee Warr have reacted to the alleged attack on Helen Haines.

PoliticsPremiumLocal leaders open up about their own personal safety fears

Political leaders and communities have been left shaken by the alleged attack on Federal independent MP Helen Haines, with people in Geraldton and the Mid West, reflecting on their own situations

Sienna Seychell & Sally Q Davies

Lucy Carter 15, representing Australia in the Heritage Pageants in Thailand next month

PageantPremiumFrom little things big things grow for pageant teen Lucy

At just seven, Geraldton local Lucy Carter walked in her first pageant; now 15, she’s dusting off her crown and ready to return to the pageant world, perfecting her performance to grace the stage in Thailand.

Sienna Seychell

Geraldton GP Dr Richard Taylor.

HealthPremiumGeraldton doctor wins GP of the Year Award

Geraldton GP Richard Taylor has brought home a top honour, claiming the 2026 Royal Australian College of GPs WA General Practitioner of the Year Award.

Sienna Seychell

Geraldton Softball Rd 1. Stevie Usher pitches for Rams.

SoftballPremiumRams claw back dramatic victory in opening round encounter

Rams made a winning start to the Geraldton Softball Association’s 2026-27 season, claiming victories in both men’s and women’s division one as the competition returned to Utakarra Softball Park.

Derek Goforth

Northampton Basketball Club's inaugural senior men's side.

Basketball PremiumNorthampton gets three wins on the board in GABA debut

For the first time in history, Northampton have expanded into Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association’s junior and senior summer competition, with a former West Coast Eagles superstar among the players. 

Rebecca Ruthven

The police station in Meekatharra.

CrimePremiumVehicles seized after Meekatharra hooning

Two cars have been impounded but no one charged in Meekatharra after hooning caused damage to local roads. 

Sally Q Davies

Former Carnarvon Shire president Eddie Smith and current candidates for the role Burke Maslen, Paul Kelly and Noel Howson.

Local governmentPremium17 candidates nominate as ex-president reveals why he left

The former president of Carnarvon Shire council — whose resignation triggered a mass walkout earlier this year — has revealed why he quit as 17 locals have put their hands up to resurrect the local government.

Sally Q Davies

Carnarvon police station.

CrimePremiumJuvenile charged over attack on security guard

A female juvenile has been charged after allegedly assaulting a security guard at a Carnarvon shopping centre last week, leaving them with facial and neck injuries. 

Sienna Seychell

Telstra is gearing up for upgrades in Geraldton, with its mobile base station set to be serviced later this month.

TechnologyPremiumTelstra upgrading 4G and 5G coverage in Geraldton

Telstra users in Geraldton have been warned to prepare for disruptions as the telco giant gears up for upgrades, with the local mobile base station set to be serviced from next week. 

Sienna Seychell

Wanderers celebrate a wicket.

CricketPremiumWanderers, Sporties on top but not without challenge

Only one round of the 2026-27 Young Motors Women’s T20 Series, played last Sunday is done, but both games were competitive with plenty of promising signs across the board.

Victor Tanti

Singer-songwriter Tom Curtain with his horse and singing dog Dotti

EntertainmentPremiumDogs singing in a choir alongside singer Tom Curtain

Singer-songwriter Tom Curtain has embarked on an Australian tour accompanied by a “four-legged choir” of dogs he is training to sing alongside him.

Sienna Seychell

A woman died following a random breath test in Geraldton on Monday night. File image

PolicePremiumWoman dies suddenly after roadside breath test in Geraldton

An internal investigation has been launched after a woman died in ‘police presence’ following a roadside breath testing operation in Geraldton on Monday night.

Sienna Seychell

Mim Strom and Monique Bessen celebrate Sunday’s win over St Kilda.

FootballPremiumStrom superb as Freo survive scare to secure top eight

Fremantle’s bid for an AFLW finals return in 2026 has a pulse with an 11-point victory over St Kilda on Sunday afternoon enough to put them in the top eight with two rounds remaining.

Rebecca Ruthven

The Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation NAIDOC drone show.

NAIDOCPremiumYamatji drone show returns for a night of storytelling

First Nations stories will be illuminated in the night sky as the Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation prepares to bring to life its NAIDOC drone show once again this weekend.

Sienna Seychell

Telethon 2026 Challenge Yourself Hub at RAC Arena: Pictured is Chris Ashton who has just finished riding 900km for Telethon. His is pictured with his daughter (no name on request).

TelethonPremiumInspired by the kids to keep calm and carry on cycling

Driven by the courage of sick children, Geraldton local Chris Ashton was inspired to pedal through the night for his 24-hour non-stop solo spin bike challenge to raise funds for Telethon.

Sienna Seychell

CBH area manager Ben Ketteringham and general manager Colette Newton.

AgriculturePremiumCBH Geraldton is ready to battle new challenges this harvest

Geraldton’s CBH grain terminal is gearing up for another busy season, even though it won’t reach the heights of last year’s record-breaking harvest.

Sienna Seychell

Elsie Cooper 3, Nikky Gordon and Emilia Cooper 7m

HealthPremiumBaby Emilia’s resilience an inspiring example ahead of walk

At just seven months old, Emilia Cooper’s cheeky smile belies the major health challenges she has already faced in her short life. 

Sienna Seychell

Chris Ashton at RAC Arena in Perth after his 450km cycling journey from Geraldton to Perth.

TelethonPremiumTelethon fundraiser gearing up for part two of challenge

Pedalling through the rain, strong winds and sunshine, Chris Ashton tackled the ride from Geraldton to Perth to complete the first half of his Telethon challenge.

Sienna Seychell

Newly appointed Shire of Northampton CEO Tralee Cable.

Local governmentPremiumMt Magnet CEO appointed to lead Shire of Northampton

Shire of Mt Magnet chief executive Tralee Cable has accepted a new role but will staying in the Mid West as the Shire of Northampton’s new CEO.

Kate Campbell