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NO SOLUTION YETPremiumCity solution to KBRC water woes ready and waiting

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been in a position to supply crucial water to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club for weeks, but an agreement is yet to be reached two months out from the season’s start

Tegan Guthrie and Neale Harvey

Basketball League leaders stand tall in close call

League leaders in women’s top division of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association, Pumas, continued to impress with a tight win over rivals Trades in round 12. 

Luke Lawson

Australia Day debate‘It’s like celebrating your birthday not on your birthday’

The City of Greater Geraldton mayor has doubled down on his view of the Federal Government’s decision on Australia Day, calling for it take ownership rather than leaving it to local governments to decide.

Matthew Paddick

Housing DataGeraldton houses affordable despite price increase: Domain

Property data from Domain has indicated despite one of the State’s largest house price increases, houses remain affordable in the Greater Geraldton area because of its low median price.

Matthew Paddick

Blood donationPremiumBlood donation centre returns to Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents will again have a chance to save lives by rolling up their sleeves to donate blood next week.

Carwyn Monck

Housing crisisPremiumMore housing stock needed in WA’s ‘most affordable’ shire

The Shire of Coolgardie may be the most affordable WA area to buy a home, but more needs to be done to increase the region’s housing stock in order to grow the shire’s population, president Malcolm Cullen says.

Carwyn Monck

Business lossesPremiumBurt St business faces closure due to ongoing roadworks

The owner of a beloved Burt Street business says she may have to close down after losing $20,000 in revenue due to prolonged road closures which have affected access to her shop.

Tegan Guthrie

TennisKretschmann extends contract as MW tennis guru

From servicing some of the most remote communities in Australia to now becoming the longest-serving tennis provider in the Mid West, SunCity Tennis Academy owner, Jarron Kretschmann has done it all.  

Luke Lawson

CricketRingo to lead Geraldton in country week quest

Geraldton’s quest for a fifth A-section title at the Country Cricket Championships begins on Sunday in Perth.

Victor Tanti

Crime & CourtsPremiumFarmer loses appeal against sentence for DV ‘hell’

The State’s highest court has upheld the seven-year jail sentence handed to a Mid West farmer who subjected his partner to a reign of domestic violence terror, which she described as almost “six years of hell”.

Kate Campbell

ObituaryRemembering a man who created magic on the footy field

Victor Tanti pays tribute to Dale Collard-Wallam, a former champion footballer in the GNFL with massive talent and potential. The 31-year-old father of two died on December 18 last year.

Victor Tanti

Environmental ApprovalAustralian Vanadium receives EPA approval for Mid West mine

An Australian mining company has received environmental approval to implement mining infrastructure in the Mid West, bringing it a step closer to reality.

Matthew Paddick

CricketJunior country week: BMRJCA under-16 B gold side win title

Busselton Margaret River Junior Cricket Association’s under-16 B gold side was the most successful of the association’s four teams competing at junior country week last week, taking out their division’s title.

Josh Kempton

Price snapshotWhere is Geraldton’s cheapest and most expensive fuel?

The cheapest and dearest fuel stations in Geraldton on average last year have been revealed amid warnings more hip pocket pain is on the way at the bowser.

Jessica Moroney

Expressions of interestPremiumOpportunity to join ports’ community consultation committee

Those passionate about representing community interests and being a Mid West community liaison are invited to apply to join the Mid West Ports Authority’s consultation committee.

Jessica Moroney

Scooters submergedPremiumBeam investigating submerged e-scooters

The organisation behind the City of Greater Geraldton’s e-scooter hire service is investigating how two of the purple vehicles ended up in the ocean near the CBD.

Matthew Paddick

CricketColour change to mix it up for country week

One-day form will hit country week this weekend with faced paced cricket and colour promising to entice onlookers to a more exciting and popular form of cricket.

Luke Lawson

Office OpeningNationals open new Geraldton office

The Nationals have unveiled their home base in Geraldton, as the countdown to the State election continues to tick down

Matthew Paddick

Wind and wavesPremiumFestival atmosphere at three-day windsurfing event

Windsurfing spectators flocked to the windy shores of Coronation Beach as the festival vibe of the Wave Rally World Championships hit the Mid West

Luke Lawson

CourtPremiumTeen on order over stolen ute driven from Carnarvon to Gero

A teenager who was part of a group of juveniles who drove a stolen Carnarvon ute to Geraldton this week has been handed a court order after pleading guilty to his involvement at the earliest opportunity. 

Jessica Moroney

COUNTRY MUSIC FINALISTAlbany country artist double-finalist for WA music awards

An Albany singer-songwriter is a double-category finalist for the 2025 WA Country Music Awards recognising her debut album and burgeoning country music career.

Hannah Whitehead

What I SeePremiumWhy public service is losing the faith of the public

What you say to someone — and more importantly how you say it — goes a long way.

Peter Fiorenza

newsPremiumSurprise issue that could swing election

New polling has revealed an under-the-radar issue which could swing voters in vital key seats the both sides must either retain or are looking to win.

Jessica Wang

Roo-tine ChaosPremiumHelp needed with morning feeding frenzy at Kangaroo Haven

Breakfast at Mandy Watson’s house is pretty hectic. There are so many mouths, snouts and tiny beaks to feed Ms Watson has lost count.

Sarah Crawford