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Money‘Never seen anything like it’ price rise

Australians are set to be slapped with “unprecedented” rate rises from energy companies amid high cost of living pressures.

Daniela Pizzirani

Green targetsComments‘Stop greenwashing’: Forrest fires back in fossil fuel fracas

Billionaire Andrew Forrest says any hydrogen made from fossil fuels is part of the problem, and welcomes Europe's moves to boost renewable energy usage.

Marion Rae

HealthVirus hit Aussies get phone voting access

Australians in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote in the federal election following last-minute changes to electoral rules.

Tim Dornin

Federal electionStaff shortages could close Mid West polling places

More than 3800 Durack constituents have already cast their ballot ahead of the Federal election, but there are concerns some may not be able to vote at polling booths on Saturday because of staff shortages.

Phoebe Pin

SoccerMid-week soccer action at GBSC Sports Park

Round three of the Geraldton Men’s Soccer League continued on Wednesday night at GBSC Sports Spark with Chapman Athletic defeating La Fiamma 2-0.

Lachlan Allen

OpinionStill much to be done for Durack: Price

Melissa Price looks back on the “privilege” of being Member for Durack since her election in 2013.

Melissa Price

Student harassedPremiumStudent victim of bike theft

Geraldton police are appealing to members of the community who may have seen a group of school children gathering around Mount Tarcoola or Mount Tarcoola Primary School about 4pm on Wednesday.

Jessica Moroney

Basketball Buccs not heavily impacted by COVID outs

The Geraldton Buccaneers have suffered a COVID scare, with multiple players and staff out ahead of their NBL1 West clash with the Mandurah Magic on Saturday night.

Lachlan Allen

Federal electionQuick guide to voting in Durack this Federal election

After a six-week election campaign, Durack residents will learn after Saturday’s vote who their next Federal representatives will be.

Phoebe Pin

Editor’s DeskDurack script likely predictable, but still much to play out

That time every three years which comes around much quicker than most of us would like is upon us again — it’s Federal election time.

Kate Campbell

Volunteer WeekViolet blooms when in volunteer mode

Many organisations simply would not be standing today if it wasn’t for volunteers, which is why it’s so important to celebrate the tireless and often thankless work they do in the community.

Jessica Moroney

New top copNew top cop to tackle youth crime in Mid West-Gascoyne

Like most of his colleagues, the Mid West-Gascoyne’s new district boss pursued a career with WA Police because he wanted to make a difference in his community. 

Phoebe Pin

Mood for changeDurack in the ‘mood for change’, says Labor candidate

Labor candidate for Durack Jeremiah Riley has clocked about 10,000km on the odometer in the lead-up to the Federal election and says there is a strong desire for new leadership across the electorate.

Phoebe Pin

Route ‘unfeasible’Study grounds Kalbarri to Perth flights

Dreams of a direct flight between Perth and Kalbarri have been put on ice.

Phoebe Pin

Q Are You?Q&A with the mayor

He may be one of the most visible identities around the place, but how much do you actually know about City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn?

Staff reporter

Soul FoodI used to wonder why people moved to Geraldton, not anymore

As the borders around the world open up more and more, firsthand accounts of other countries’ experiences of life with COVID begin to trickle through. 

Pia Richardson

Pub fightMan fined $750 for ‘scuffle’ at Dongara pub

A man who got into a ‘scuffle’ at a Dongara pub last year has been fined more than $700. 

Phoebe Pin

FootballInteresting scripts behind the scenes of predictable round

Round five of the GNFL’s 2022 season appears predictable with lopsided results likely.

Victor Tanti

BoxingLocal boxers pull their weight in national club champs

Several Mid West fighters tasted success in the ring at the National Club Championships in Adelaide last weekend, signalling the growing reach of the sport in the region.

Derek Goforth

AT TrialsRegional Assistive Technology trials

A mobility equipment provider will visit two Mid West locations to offer trial equipment for aged care and people living with disability, allowing regional participants to try the technology in their own home.

Jessica Moroney

Hefty finePremiumPastoral station owners fined $330,000 for late returns

The owners of several Mid West pastoral stations have been slapped with more than $330,000 worth of fines and penalties for failing to submit its annual returns on time.

Phoebe Pin

what’s onPerforming arts fest returns to SW

Busselton Performing Arts festival is back for another year of fun-filled acts ready to take over your favourite local venues in a joyous celebration of art and culture.

Breanna Redhead

CourtPremiumStudent teacher not Out of the Woods after bad behaviour

A student teacher has been fined for failing to comply with officer orders during a rowdy weekend at the Out of the Woods music festival.

Breanna Redhead

road safety weekPremiumBusselton Police encourage the walk to school

The children of Busselton are in safe hands, with local police set to attend schools in the area to celebrate national road safety week.

Breanna Redhead