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WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and Agricultural region MLC Sandra Carr at Batavia Coast Marina in Geraldton

Regional transportPremiumBig savings on the way for Mid West travellers

Geraldton and the Mid West are set to benefit from major public transport savings, with a range of Transwa fares to be halved.

Stuart Quinn

NAIDOC youth finalist Trevor Farrell.

NAIDOC AwardsPremiumGeraldton teenager a finalist for NAIDOC Youth of the Year

As an advocate for multicultural unity, Geraldton teenager Trevor Farrell is already quite the high achiever and role model, which has seen him nominated as a finalist for the NAIDOC Youth of the Year award.

Stuart Quinn

The Shire of Dandaragan is one of a trio of shires to create a coastal recreation tracks master plan.

4WD beach accessPremiumShires have joined forces to protect coastal environment

Shires have joined forces to protect coastal environment

Stuart Quinn

Nexus' first flight prepares to depart Geraldton Airport.

AIrfare capLabor hits back over airfare cap ‘scare campaign’

Labor has hit back at Nationals Leader Shane Love, clarifying the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme is not being scrapped, despite funding only being outlined until 2026.

Josephine Hingst

Kaleb Russell flies during a jump.

MotocrossPremiumElectric atmosphere fuels tri-series competition

Geraldton was the place to be on June 28 as it hosted the opening round of the 2025 Tri-Series Motocross in near-perfect conditions. 

Derek Goforth

A new tourism attraction in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands at the site of one of the most haunting chapters in maritime history – the Batavia mutiny of 1629.

Dark chapterBeacon Island trail unveils Batavia’s dark history

A fresh window into Australia’s maritime past has opened on one of the Abrolhos’ most significant islands, offering tourists a dramatic glimpse into shipwrecks, mutiny, and the area’s striking beauty.

Josephine Hingst

Tigers’ Clayton Dongara.

FootballPremiumTigers snatch two-point win over Three Springs in thriller

The Morawa Tigers had a close call against Three Springs in round nine of the North Midlands Football League, snatching victory by a mere two points.

Luke Lawson

Scantek's BDR machine, which is used to scan customers' IDs and ensure they aren't on the banned list.

Banned drinkersPremiumBDR set to become permanent across WA after trials

Just 2 per cent of the more than 1000 people on the banned drinkers register across WA are from Carnarvon and the Gascoyne Junction amid a State Government plan to make the trials permanent.

Josephine Hingst

Towns’ Aaliyah Jones handballs.

FootballBulldogs claim thumping win over Hawks

The GNWFL was headlined by a standalone fixture between Brigades and Towns at GBSC Sports Park on Saturday, leaving Chapman Valley without a game after Northampton forfeited. 

Luke Lawson

Wooden blocks with bank interest rate per cent of bank with Australian dollars, Financial analysis, crisis project or economic growth concept. Australia money, close up, Flat lay background

Rates wrapPremiumMixed bags for rates in Mid West-Gascoyne

The days of COVID-inspired rates relief are well and truly over in the Mid West and Gascoyne as councils across the region outline this year’s rating models with most set to hit ratepayers’ hip pockets. 

Laura Newell, Josephine Hingst and Stuart Quinn

Michelle Jones with rescued Western Grey pinkie, Neville.

Orphaned joeysPremiumJoey season sees spike in orphaned animals on the road

Joey season results in an increased number of orphaned animals, so here is some advice every road user should know.

Stuart Quinn

Widi Mob Country.

Yamatji renewable energyPremiumYamatji Land Estate identified for solar and wind energy

A new report has identified the Yamatji Land Estate as a prime location for renewable energy, with the Mid West boasting some of Australia’s strongest solar and wind resources.

Josephine Hingst

The Batavia Longboat.

Longboat futurePremiumDebate over Batavia Longboat’s future reaches Parliament

It was a case of all hands on deck as the funding future of Geraldton’s iconic Batavia Longboat was discussed in State Parliament on Thursday.

Stuart Quinn

A City of Greater Geraldton council meeting.

Rates risePremiumAverage Gero ratepayer to fork out extra $77 a year

Property owners in Geraldton have been dealt an average rates rise of $77 a year in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2025-26 budget. 

Stuart Quinn

Funding has been allocated in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2025-26 budget to continue supporting community events like the Shore Leave festival.

Budget timePremium$40m earmarked for community projects in 2025-26 budget

More than $40 million has been earmarked for community infrastructure projects in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2025-26 budget.

Stuart Quinn

Neileisha Oakley, a Malgana ranger from Shark Bay.

World Female Ranger WeekPremiumRanger celebrated in Female Ranger Week spotlight

On the red sands and turquoise coastlines of Shark Bay, Neileisha Oakley is continuing a legacy thousands of years in the making.

Josephine Hingst

Pirates regroup after their loss to Cerventes.

FootballPremiumCervantes topple Lancelin Ledge Point

Lancelin Ledge Point were dealt a blow by Cervantes in the Central Midlands Coastal Football League as the Tiger Sharks dismantled Pirates by 79 points on their home deck. 

Luke Lawson

Royals' Tyrone Papertalk Jr takes possession.

FootballThe Royals and Bulldogs battled in the Valley

Towns travelled out to Chapman Valley to take on the Royals in a day bigger than footy with both teams coming together on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for FightMND.

Luke Lawson

Ningaloo Sky Festival program announced

Ningaloo Sky FestivalFull program for Ningaloo Sky Festival unveiled

Aussie iconic rockers Eskimo Joe, a dazzling drone show told through Indigenous stories, and gourmet starlit feasts will take centre stage at the 2025 Ningaloo Sky Festival.

Josephine Hingst

A widespread power outage has hit the Mid West city of Geraldton.

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Power restored after nearly half of Geraldton left in dark

More than 9400 homes and businesses in the Mid West city were without power this afternoon thanks to a substation fault. 

Josephine Hingst and Laura Newell

Longboat skipper Vince Nock and Labor MLC Sandra Carr.

WA news PremiumLongboat steadfast thanks to donor

Longboat steadfast thanks to donor

Stuart Quinn

Beam Scooter parked on the boardwalk at Batavia Marina.

WA newsPremiumBeam’s future in the balance

Beam’s future in the balance

Stuart Quinn

Artist Nicole Monks.

Yamaji ArtPremiumYamaji art is on show in Sydney

Yamaji art is on show at the Australian Design Centre in Sydney.

Stuart Quinn

Div2

WA sportPremiumStrong performances close out country week with pride

With two masters titles in two weeks and a division one MVP in hand, Geraldton Hockey closes out June with silverware, pride and momentum heading into the rest of the season.

Derek Goforth

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