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Jingle through Geraldton. Christy Rock sets up the window display at The Brightside store for Thursday night’s Christmas on the Terrace market.

Christmas MarketsJingle through Geraldton

The annual Christmas on the Terrace markets set to brought the community together for an evening of festive fun.

Stuart Quinn

Kurt Mead for Rams.

SoftballPremiumBlaze and Rams to lock horns as battle for second heats up

Round nine of Geraldton’s softball competition promises a tight battle between Blaze and Rams as Martians face a tough battle against the ladder leaders

Derek Goforth

The Tarcoola Park Tennis Club's Match Play program players and coaches.

TennisPremiumTournament sparks interest in Tennis among Geraldton juniors

Tarcoola Park Tennis Club wraps up its Match Play program, which saw an uptick in junior participation rates.

Rebecca Ruthven

Jenna Denton with Shine students.

OfflinePremiumMid West youth share concerns about social media ban

After the start of the under-16 social media ban on Wednesday, local teenagers are concerned about their ability to keep in touch with their community.

Sally Q Davies

Hawks' Levi Owen delivered a masterclass.

BasketballPremiumLively clashes light up courts in round nine

There was plenty of spark on courts in round nine as Geraldton’s basketballers faced off in the penultimate round before Christmas break.

Derek Goforth & Rebecca Ruthven

Foam Frenzy supplied a popular activity

Community eventPremiumForeshore turns into bubble bath for GRAMS’ family fun day

More than 1000 people converged on Stow Gardens last weekend as music, culture and community combined for Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service’s family fun day. 

Sally Q Davies

Tia Hatch at the crease.

CricketPremiumFamiliar faces return for Wanderers-Sporties clash

Wanderers and Sporties are set to regain some troops as they prepare to go head to head in a much-anticipated battle for top spot.

Victor Tanti

Geraldton donors have supported the Fred Hollows Foundation.

CharityPremiumGeraldton helps keep not-for-profit’s vision going

An Australian charity has named Geraldton of the most giving areas in regional WA over the past 12 months.

Rebecca Ruthven

Spalding Park proposed concept

Local CouncilPremiumCroquet plans off like a roquet

Multi-sport vision for Spalding Park on the agenda while Croquet Club may have found a new home.

Stuart Quinn

Supplied

Electric VehiclesElectric highway to power up city’s future

Geraldton could be joining network of 117 stops along national electric vehicle highway.

Stuart Quinn

Nationals MLA and shadow minister for fisheries Kirrilee Warr at Geraldton Fishermen's Wharf.

Fishing banPremiumCalls for research to be released around controversial ban

Nationals MPs have called for an inquiry and for the State Government to release the modelling for its permanent demersal fishing ban, after Fisheries Minister revealed 2040 stock recovery prediction.

Sally Q Davies

An extension of the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme will increase the cost of flights on high-demand routes.

Regional travelPremiumPrices for ‘high-demand flights’ to rise under capped scheme

Mid West residents could face a $130 increase for a return fare to Perth as the rules were softened this week under a five-year extension to the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme.

Stuart Quinn

A water bomber plays its part in fighting the bushfire along Chapman River last week.

BushfiresPremiumWater Corp urges locals to plan for severe events

The Water Corporation is urging Mid West residents to prepare for the upcoming season of severe weather by having sufficient water supplies in their homes, and an action plan in place. 

Sally Q Davies

Sporties' Shyanne Thomas-Mirrielees.

CricketPremiumExpected victories as Sporties and Wanderers stay on top

Round eight in the Young Motors Women’s T20 Cricket League was played on the weekend with results unfolding as expected, with Sporties and Wanderers remaining on the winners’ list.

Victor Tanti & Rebecca Ruthven

Christmas on the Terrace is expected to be a busy event on Geraldton’s main street.

Christmas MarketJingle through Geraldton this December

Geraldton city centre will become a festive wonderland this week

Stuart Quinn

Under 19s boys division three champions.

BasketballPremiumBuccs boys bring home another State championship title

Geraldton’s oldest side in the Basketball WA State Championships joins its youngest side as State champions, after securing the title in a thrilling three-point decider on Saturday in Perth.

Rebecca Ruthven

Dr Celia (Lok) Wong has been nominated for the WA Country Health Service intern of the year award.

Community HealthPremiumTrio of Mid West health champions honoured

Three Mid West health professionals have been recognised for their work and dedication, named as finalists in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

Sally Q Davies

Maree and Finley Espinos at Carols by Candlelight at Maitland Park.

Festive spiritPremiumNight of festive cheer brings joy to Gero community

Joy and unity was the message of Sunday’s Carols by Candlelight event, organised by the Geraldton Christian Churches.

Sally Q Davies

Stevie Usher pitches for Rams.

SoftballPremiumCompetition ramping up, as Rams claim clinical victories

Rams continued their winning ways in the Geraldton softball women’s division one competition, with the side securing a confident win over Suiside as they pursue first spot on the ladder. 

Derek Goforth

Centacare urges people to give generously this Christmas.

Christmas cheerPremiumCentacare launches annual Christmas appeal

Centacare’s annual Christmas Appeal is back for another year, and they are encouraging members of the community to support those facing hardship this festive season. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Cafe space is up for lease at the heritage-listed bank building in Cue.

Form a CuePremiumGolden business opportunity in the Mid West

Hospitality, heritage and jobs in the Mid West boosted by Regional Economic Development grants.

Stuart Quinn

Jockey Jefferson Tsang and Southern Scandal storm home in race four at Geraldton Turf Club on Saturday.

Horse racingPremiumGeraldton Turf Club thanks local firefighting legends

The Geraldton Turf Club has joined an ever-growing list of community members who have paid tribute to emergency services who responded to the bushfires in Geraldton’s northen suburbs.

Rebecca Ruthven

Buccaneers player Aaron Ralph and son Max, 6, lace up for mental health.

BasketballPremiumGeraldton’s basketball community laces up for mental health

The Geraldton Basketball Association is teaming up with community mental health providers to host its maiden mental health round.

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton locals came out to thank emergency services and raise funds for the victims of Geraldton bushfires.

The Geraldton GuardianCommentsPremiumHundreds of Geraldton locals unite in bushfire aftermath

The Geraldton community has come out in full force to raise thousands of dollars for bushfire victims through Friday night’s relief concert and online fundraisers. 

Rebecca Ruthven