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Nationals WA leader Shane Love wants a clear time line for construction of a new Hamelin Pool boardwalk.

Hamelin PoolHamelin Pool boardwalk remains closed five years on

Nationals WA leader Shane Love has called for a clear construction time line to replace the Hamelin Pool boardwalk.

Sally Q Davies

GERALDTON, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: A catafalque party guards the war memorial during the Anzac Day Dawn Service on April 25, 2025 in Geraldton, Australia. Anzac Day is a national holiday in Australia, traditionally marked by a dawn service held during the time of the original Gallipoli landing and commemorated with ceremonies and parades throughout the day. Anzac Day commemorates the day the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) landed on the shores of Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, during World War I. (Photo by Tamati Smith/Getty Images)

Anzac DayPremiumAnzac Day services guide for Mid West and Gascoyne

One of the most sacred days on the Australian calendar, Anzac Day, is coming up this Saturday, with events to commemorate the day and honour veterans taking place across the Mid West and Gascoyne. 

Sally Q Davies

The clean-up is under way after Narelle ripped through Exmouth before eventually heading offshore. (Violeta Jahnel Brosig/AAP PHOTOS)

Cyclone Narelle aftermathExmouth reopens after Cyclone Narelle

Roads and flights are now open for Exmouth holidaymakers, but tourism operators in town are limited by the closure of accommodation in town. 

Sally Q Davies

WACHS Security.

Regional HealthPremiumVirtual Security Centre expands to cover 20 MWG sites

A remote virtual security hub now covers 20 health sites in the Mid West and Gascoyne to protect and give peace of mind to regional health workers and patients

Sienna Seychell

An aerial view of the Ningaloo reef.

Cyclone NarelleHealth of Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone potentially in danger

In the aftermath of cyclone Narelle, experts are worried about the potential long-term damage to the iconic Ningaloo Reef and its wildlife. 

Imogen Wilson

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Aboriginal affairsPremiumAboriginal child protection gets funding in Mid West

The State Government has committed to deliver $7.2 million to help the reunification of Aboriginal families in the Mid West and Gascoyne region. 

Sally Q Davies

Basil Zempilas at the Gascoyne River.

Cyclone NarellePremiumTwo pollies in two weeks for Carnarvon locals

Carnarvon has seen two visits from State leaders in the two weeks since cyclone Narelle, after Liberal Party leader Basil Zempilas travelled to the Gascoyne town last week on what he called a “listening tour”. 

Sally Q Davies

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

TourismPremiumExmouth reopens to tourists as cyclone clean-up continues

Exmouth is officially back up and running, with visitors urged to flock to the town following the devastation of tropical cyclone Narelle. 

Imogen Wilson

A dive at Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone, some of the damage caused by cyclone Narelle in Exmouth and Exmouth Surf Centre co-owner Tom Powell.

Cyclone aftermathPremiumTourism ‘starting block’ takes hit post-cyclone

With the Easter long weekend having come and gone, concerns are circling for the popular coastal community as it enters its crucial tourism season. 

Imogen Wilson & Cain Andrews

An enormously ominous sandstorm pictured at Shark Bay Caravan Park in Western Australia. Facebook

Eerie imagesPremiumThe apocalyptic-like cyclone images that went global

Pictures revealing the extent of cyclone Narelle’s damage have spread far and wide, but images showing apocalyptic-like scene of an intense red dust storm that covered Carnarvon and Shark Bay have gone global.

Imogen Wilson, Steve Zemek & Emma Kirk

WA Police have applied for a new noise-activated AI surveillance system in order to crack down on hoons.

Community SafetySafer neighbourhoods all year round with CCTV camera grants

Neighbourhoods are set to become safer with the Cook Government providing $1 million in funding to local governments with CCTV camera grants, combating neighbourhood crime and antisocial behaviour

Sienna Seychell

WA Community Cricket Awards winners Kara Stalker and Jess Wake

CricketPremiumMid West vollies recognised at WA Cricket Community Awards

Sportsmans junior cricket co-ordinator Jess Wake and Carnarvon Cricket Club president Kara Stalker were recognised for their work in the junior cricket space at the WA Community Cricket Awards on Monday night.

Rebecca Ruthven

Volunteers ready to drop seeded sandbags.

Seagrass warsPremiumVolunteers needed to help restore Shark Bay seagrass meadows

Shark Bay Seagrass Restoration is calling out for volunteers far and wide to help them in their critical mission to save seagrass meadows. 

Imogen Wilson

Carnarvon Cricket Club gets around Pink Stumps Day.

CricketPremiumCarnarvon Cricket Club pads up to support McGrath Foundation

The Carnarvon Cricket Club community gathered last Saturday for its annual Pink Stumps Day event at Baston Oval, raising more than $5000 for the McGrath Foundation. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Holiday-maker Helen Maher.

Fuel Tourists’ travel plans under the pump amid fuel crisis

As fuel prices soar and some service stations face supply issues, a big question mark is hanging like a dark cloud over many people’s upcoming Easter school holiday plans. 

Sally Q Davies, Imogen Wilson & Caitlin Vinci

Geraldton can expect to feel the brunt of the storm on Saturday.

Cyclone alertPremiumLocals warned to prepare for worst, hope for best

BoM meteorologists are urging coastal communities to remain calm and keep a close eye on the forecast as the coastal crossing of the incoming cyclone is still unknown.

Imogen Wilson

Carnarvon's Smash Series cricketers.

CricketPremiumCarnarvon junior cricket numbers boosted through new series

Carnarvon’s cricketers are having a blast in the newly launched Smash Series, a fast, fun and social T20-style cricket tournament designed to build and retain interest in the sport among its junior players. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Service stations have been warned not to profit off Australians amid the war in the Middle East.

Fuel and farmingPremiumMid West sets unwanted record high fuel prices

The Mid West is breaking records in all the wrong ways — prices at the bowser in the region in recent days have surpassed the previous peak. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton foreshore during most recent hot spell and damage to Carnarvon's banana plantations.

WeatherRecord summer for Gascoyne after heatwaves and storm

The Gascoyne has broken weather records this summer, between an unusually hot January and an early tropical storm. 

Sally Q Davies

Fuel prices keep rising amid panic buying, rationing and shortage fears.

Cost of living crunchPremiumSupply shortage, rationing fears as fuel prices keep rising

Jumps in diesel prices and ongoing confusion about petrol supply could lead to increased food costs and further cost of living pressure, with businesses and households feeling the squeeze in regional WA.

Sally Q Davies & Imogen Wilson

It has been four years this month since maternity services were suspended in Carnarvon.

HealthFour crying out loud: Still no maternity services for town

Maternity services in Carnarvon have been suspended for four years, with uncertainty still surrounding when local mothers can expect to deliver in their hometown again.

Sally Q Davies

Ram-raid damage at Dunning's Carnarvon and inset the stolen bronze 2022 Toyota Prado police are looking for.

CrimePremiumPolice appeal as Carnarvon businesses ram-raided

Multiple businesses in Carnarvon, including two petrol stations and a toy shop, were ram-raided over the weekend. 

Sally Q Davies

Banana plantations were the hardest hit in last week’s cyclone.

Mitchell’s impactPremiumGrowers yet to unpeel full extent of cyclone damage

As Carnarvon’s overall clean up efforts from last week’s ex-tropical cyclone Mitchell are winding up, the full extent of damage to the town’s banana plantations are still unclear one week on. 

Rebecca Ruthven & Sally Q. Davies

Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, near One Mile Jetty, Carnarvon.

HistoryPremiumFunds to help preserve Carnarvon’s historical artefacts

Several historical artefacts in Carnarvon will be sheltered from the storm, with Carnarvon Heritage Group securing a Lotterywest grant to design and build new facilities. 

Sally Q Davies