Midwest Times

Kiwi exodusKiwi keen on bubble travel

Quarantine remains for Kiwis returning to WA despite travel bubble

Geoff Vivian

Cyclone SerojaHolidaymakers to leave now to avoid cyclone Seroja

Emergency service personnel urge holiday makers to return home now before it becomes unsafe to do so, with Shark Bay, Kalbarri and Mullewa identified as areas at particular risk of cyclone damage.

Phoebe Pin and Geoff Vivian and Brianna Dugan

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Our spirit of kindness shines after shocking incident

The way our community has reacted following last week’s alleged road rage incident speaks volumes more about us than the alleged actions of one person.

Kate Campbell

Puppy powerPooch helps save water across Mid West

Springer spaniel Kep puts her powerful nose to good use by sniffing out hard-to-find water pipeline leaks across the Mid West.

Phoebe Pin

Hit-and-runHit-and-run accused faces court from prison

The man accused of running down a cyclist — who is looking at life in a wheelchair — and fleeing the scene in Geraldton last week appeared in court again yesterday from WA’s toughest prison.

Elise Van Aken & Phoebe Pin

Vaccine rolloutAboriginal medical practice starts vaccine rollout

A Yamatji woman was among the first to receive her COVID-19 jab when a Geraldton Aboriginal medical practice started its vaccination program this week.

Phoebe Pin

On alertCyclone Seroja looms off WA tourist hotspot

West Australian authorities are worried about the threat to travellers in the state's north as Tropical Cyclone Seroja looms.

AAP

Surprise resultWinning the ‘unwinnable’

New Labor MLC did not expect a seat in Parliament when she stood for election.

Geoff Vivian

BURSTING AT SEAMSTavern upgrade gets the nod

Paynes Find Roadhouse manager Amber Johnson said its dongas and caravan spots were filling up thanks to local mining exploration and infrastructure projects.

Lisa Favazzo

Bikers partyComplaints end guest bid

Owner said he was away when unruly Airbnb guests upset neighbours

Geoff Vivian

INSULT TO INJURYTaking a fence at behaviour

“It would have been our volunteers that would have to go peel them off the ground if they fell off the roof.”

Lisa Favazzo

Minigolf funNew minigolf spot to entertain travellers

Brand Highway motorists can now enjoy a free game of minigolf when they stop to stretch their legs in Badgingarra.

Geoff Vivian

“Action” demanded‘Something has to be done’ after man, 41, dies in crash

A speed limit cut, road modifications and driver education will be vital in preventing future accidents on Indian Ocean Drive.

Geoff Vivian & Phoebe Pin

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Dad in strife over pointing shotgun at baby

A Woorree father of two is in legal trouble after being pictured pointing a shotgun at his baby daughter and leaving a cache of firearms and ammunition strewn about his bedroom at the family home.

Elise Van Aken

Drone rolloutPolice drone pilot program reaches Mid West Gascoyne

Geraldton police officers are learning to pilot drones as part of a program aimed at increasing aerial support during emergencies.

Phoebe Pin

‘Dreadful position’Jurien Bay Hall shut, future under review

Jurien Bay Hall, which has been left to fall into a “dreadful” state, has been temporarily closed with its future remaining uncertain.

Geoff Vivian

Cancer support continuesCancer Council opens new regional office

A young Geraldton cancer survivor shared her touching story as the Cancer Council officially opened its new home last week.

Lisa Favazzo

Photo galleryKalbarri tourists dine under the stars

Travellers dined under the stars on Kalbarri’s Skywalk as part of a unique new tourism experience last month.

After-hours helpDomestic violence helpline open later

A regional telephone counselling service has made its helpline available for longer to help Mid West residents affected by family and domestic violence.

Phoebe Pin

Youth awardsYouth on short list for state awards

A Geraldton systems analyst is among the list of talented young guns nominated for a WA Youth Award.

Phoebe Pin

Easter tragedyDriver dead after two-car crash on Indian Ocean Drive

A 41-year-old man died at the scene of a two-car crash near Cervantes on Saturday afternoon, which left two others badly injured.

Geoff Vivian

Friendly matchUgle Fabrication La Fiamma in action against Yanchep

Geraldton’s metro soccer team were in action over the weekend for their first game against Perth opposition since 2019, going down in a 3-2 loss to a strong Yanchep United.

Reuben Carder

Pub lunchSteaks are high for Denison beef-and-cray sandwich

A steak and crayfish creation dubbed the Ultimate Taste of Irwin is a WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition finalist.

RacingGordon Spowart gets Mycroft, Strong Heart ready for Cup

Gordon Spowart may have missed out on a first last month. But the six runners he had at Geraldton delivered three second places and showed promise of possibly going one better at the Cup.

Reuben Carder