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Grain SeasonMid West rains needed as 2022 grain season begins

The Grain Industry Association of WA has released its latest crop report, indicating a good start to grain season for the State while farmers in the Mid West await more rain.

Lachlan Allen

Power OutagePremiumCar vs pole likely reason for power outage

Power was cut to hundreds of homes in Geraldton’s CBD and West End on Tuesday morning, with an early morning car crash likely to blame.

Jessica Moroney

BasketballBuccs beat Flames to remain undefeated

The Geraldton Buccaneers have left it late again, seeing off the Rockingham Flames 88-86 on Saturday night at Activewest Stadium to continue their unbeaten start to the season.

Justin Fris and Lachlan Allen

Federal electionPremiumBlayney spends last week of campaign in COVID isolation

The last week of the Federal election campaign has been hampered by COVID for Ian Blayney, who has been feeding sheep instead of shaking hands in the lead-up to polling.

Phoebe Pin

FootballNMFL unbeaten run continues

In round three of the North Midlands Football League, Mingenew defeated Three Springs at Three Springs Oval, 14.15 (99) to 9.4 (58).

Lachlan Allen

SoccerLa Fiamma extend unbeaten streak to four games

Ugle Fabrication La Fiamma produced an outstanding performance to beat Northern City FC 4-0 at home in the State Amateur League to continue their four-game undefeated streak.

Lachlan Allen

Spared jailPremiumMan who threatened partner with a bullet spared jail

A Geraldton man who punched his partner in the stomach and threatened to put a bullet in her head has been spared jail. 

Phoebe Pin

Axe attackPremiumTrio threaten occupant with axe in home invasion

Teenagers as young as 15 are behind a home invasion in Rangeway, police say, which saw the culprits threaten a resident with an axe and steal a house safe.

Jessica Moroney

Weekend wrap upPremiumRock-throwing, skip bin fire and burglaries keep police busy

Police call on the community to be mindful about locking up valuables, keeping them out of sight, and to not hesitate to report suspicious activity around town to assist in apprehension as crime continues.

Jessica Moroney

Street drinker finedPremiumMan fined for street drinking after missing bus stop

A Mid West court has been told a man caught street drinking in the CBD at the weekend had arrived in Geraldton by accident after falling asleep on the bus and missing his stop north of Perth. 

Phoebe Pin

Project gets green lightPremiumState invests $800k to design new marine park

A new marine park in the Gascoyne is one step closer after more than $3 million was allocated in the State Budget to preserve the Exmouth Gulf for the future. 

Phoebe Pin

Budget snubPremiumDead fish, foul stench linger at marina after Budget snub

More than 230 people have signed a petition for urgent action to improve water quality at the Jurien Bay Marina, but no funding to upgrade the site was allocated in the State Budget. 

Phoebe Pin

FootballTribute to lost legend spurs big win for Railways

It was a big weekend of GNFL action as round four took place, highlighted by a touching tribute to one of the leagues great servants.

Lachlan Allen

Minor parties targeted PremiumMinor parties’ election sign torn apart

Election signs for two Durack candidates have been vandalised on a popular Geraldton street, with the minor parties claiming it is a targeted attack.

Jessica Moroney

Works delayedPremiumConstruction on Robinson St pushed back to 2023

Road resealing works in Carnarvon have been expediated to this year, while upgrades to roads within the CBD have been pushed back to 2023. 

Phoebe Pin

Pom in OzHow many COVID peaks do we have to pass?

I often browse through my Facebook memories. One such “memory” that popped up recently was from a year ago when COVID was taking hold, but hadn’t really touched WA in any way.

Derek Goforth

Demolition imminent PremiumTwo Carnarvon homes to be demolished if not repaired

The wrecking ball looms large for two Carnarvon homes which have sustained damage to the point of no longer being suitable for human habitation. 

Phoebe Pin

State BudgetPremiumMuch of Mid West, Gascoyne misses out in Budget

Most of the State Budget funding allocated for the Mid West and Gascoyne will be funneled into Geraldton-based projects.

Phoebe Pin

Morawa riotPremiumMorawa family riot spills out into the community

An out of control family feud in Morawa last week persisted for over 32 hours and resulted in 12 arrests as police from several regional stations were sent to the community to assist.

Jessica Moroney

HockeyPremiumMid West hockey project to deliver world class results

Local government officials have shown their support for Mid West hockey, turning out at the Iluka Hockey Stadium ahead of this week’s Festival of Hockey and official opening of the turf upgrade. 

Lachlan Allen

Everlasting MagnetEverlasting seeds sent out

Mount Magnet residents will be going all green thumbed during the next few weeks with the shire taking delivery of a seed order so the community can begin brightening up their town with everlastings.

Jessica Moroney

RugbyPremiumRugby WA seek to grow the game in the Mid West

It’s been a big week for rugby in Geraldton, with Rugby WA and the Classic Wallabies putting on skills sessions at primary schools and high schools around town as they promote the game in the Mid West.

Lachlan Allen

Price hikePremiumGeraldton fuel prices creep back to $2 per litre

Geraldton motorists may have had a brief reprieve from soaring fuel prices but petrol is likely to break the $2 per litre barrier soon. 

Josh Zimmerman and Phoebe Pin

Trade boostPremiumConstruction on port expansion project to start this year

Forward works on the $332 million expansion of Geraldton Port are expected to start later this year, with the project expected to increase trade by more than 65 per cent in the coming years. 

Phoebe Pin