Midwest Times

WORK PRAISEDCarnarvon group scoops heritage awards

A Carnarvon group has won four of nine categories in the 2020 WA Heritage Awards, for their work commemorating Aboriginals who were kept in “Lock Hospitals” at the turn of last century.

Geoff Vivian

LIFE CHALLENGESOPINION: Sometimes you gotta lift, for others

“We all are required to do things, for our own benefit or the benefit of others around us that we know are the right call but are uncomfortable, sometimes even painful.”

Derek Goforth

GOLD MEDALCharmaine Papertalk-Green wins literary accolade

Geraldton author Charmaine Papertalk-Green is the overall winner in one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious literary awards.

Geoff Vivian

HEALTHY YOUTHHealthy boost for wellbeing in remote communities

Lotterywest and Healthway have granted The Stephen Michael Foundation $821,000 over three years to support young people’s health and wellbeing in the Gascoyne and Murchison.

MUSEUM PLANJurien Bay RSL’s new HQ to salute military efforts

Their new headquarters are only at the drawn-up stage — but the Jurien Bay RSL is banking on a museum being a tourist attraction.

Peter Sweeney

SAFETY PETITIONNats signal need for clear roadworks signage

“Too often, temporary road signs detailing changes in conditions and speed limits or upcoming roadworks have fallen over or been blown into scrub and can’t be seen.”

Geoff Vivian

HEALTH CARECarnarvon to receive $18 million aged care facility

Carnarvon will see construction of a new 38-bed residential aged and palliative care facility begin next month.

Staff Writers

GERALDTON GARDENSHoyas spark Sandra’s love of indoor plants

Garden writer Stan Maley is invited to the Beachlands home of Sandra Carr, who tells how her love of indoor plants blossomed.

Stan Maley

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTCarnamah farmer adds voice to help CBH grow

Carnamah grain grower Noel Heinrich has been appointed a member of the CBH Growers’ Advisory Council.

Geoff Vivian

COVID-19Isolation-buster: putting pen to paper is so rewarding

Jane Moss and John Hall are two of 32 residents at a Geraldton aged care home who have taken to letter writing during COVID-19.

Peter Sweeney

FUNDING DEBATEGeraldton bypass project in limbo

Road trains heading north through Northampton will be shedding trailers in Geraldton for a while longer as the $109.6 million Geraldton bypass project remains in limbo.

Geoff Vivian

PETS WELCOMEJurien Bay agency to observe Take Your Dog to Work Day

“Staff know that for that day at least, their fur babies are not pining or chewing the furniture at home, and being able to pat their pooch is a great way to relieve tension.”

WORST GENERATION?OPINION: Social media and the lie about today’s young

“Social media platforms can get flooded with pictures, videos and stories of young people, reinforcing the myth our current generation is the worst.”

Derek Goforth

ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONSBroken glass damages police car tyres in Carnarvon

Carnarvon Liquor Accord will trial restricted sales of glass alcohol bottles after two police cars were put off the road because of tyre damage.

Liam Beatty

WORKSAFE PROBEMan in critical condition after Carnamah farm mishap

A man is in a critical condition today in Royal Perth Hospital with head and facial injuries following an accident at a Carnamah farm yesterday.

Adam Poulsen

COVID-19Geraldton mental health campaign wins national acclaim

A video about Geraldton people giving tips to other locals on how to stay mentally healthy was judged the best in the nation.

Peter Sweeney

HEALTHY FINANCIALSMum quits smoking, saves $32k in three years

A mum who saved more than $32,000 after quitting smoking is urging others to give up the habit. Geraldton has the third-highest rate of smokers in the State, according to newly-released data.

Liam Beatty

Naala MoortSocial club boss turned gang leader jailed for 10 years

A leading figure in an Indigenous social club which descended into a meth dealing organised crime network has been jailed for 10 years after admitting to over 50 money laundering and drug charges.

Phil Hickey

LAND CAREGeraldton harnesses elders’ knowledge for conservation

“If we can keep the water on country longer, then we have plants, grasses and other vegetation which are bringing country back.”

Stan Maley

COVID-19Customers complain of cold wait at Centrelink

Services Australia has defended a decision to make Centrelink customers queue outside, saying it is in line with government health advice on social distancing.

Reuben Carder

ROADS PLEAAnger over ‘indecision’ on Geraldton bypass

Landowners say WA Government indecision is affecting their land values and making their properties impossible to develop.

Geoff Vivian

Remote road mysteryTrial date locked in for Hayley Dodd’s accused killer

The Supreme Court today set new trial dates following the quashing of Francis John Wark’s 2018 murder conviction.

Shannon Hampton

LIGHTER SIDEOPINION: The gift of laughter is priceless

“Being on hiatus as a wannabe stand-up comic has given me lots of time to write and refine my routines, but also to look at the reasons why comics put themselves through this.”

Derek Goforth