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Molly Evans and Ollie White represented WA at the 2026 Australian Age Championships.

SwimmingPremiumGero junior swimmers make a splash at national championships

Local swimmers Molly Evans and Ollie White tested themselves against the nation’s top junior swimmers at the Swimming Australia Australian Age Championships on the Gold Coast last week. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Buccs' forward Josh Keyes was impressive

BasketballPremiumKeyes returns to Geraldton Buccaneers for third season

Geraldton’s playing list stocks are set to receive a boost as a familiar face in Joshua Keyes has recommitted for another season at the Buccaneers this year. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Judd McVee of the Dockers kicks the ball during the round six AFL match against West Coast on Sunday.

FootballPremiumMcVee gets maiden derby win as rivals face off in round five

Round five dished up a quasi-rivalry round in the AFL, with several of the Mid West’s finest AFL imports going head-to-head against their footy foes, with the Western Derby 62 wrapping up the weekend of action.

Rebecca Ruthven

Dr Martin Richard and Charles Daniel Balvo

Innovative TechnologyPremiumVR headsets bring joy to those unable to travel

Virtual reality has taken over St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton. 

Sienna Seychell

Bundiyarra Deputy CEO Jamie Strickland.

New membersPremiumAboriginal Justice Advisory Committee appoints new members

Geraldton is represented in this year’s members of the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee to guide and inform WA’s justice system. 

Sally Q Davies

Geraldton Universities Centre's class of 2026.

Hats offPremiumGUC celebrates its graduating class of 2026

Dozens of Geraldton Universities Centre students celebrated their graduation as part of the Class of 2026 last week.

Sienna Seychell

City of Greater Geraldton Deputy Mayor Natasha Colliver, Director Community and Culture Fiona Norling, QEII Seniors Programming Officer Rosetta Finlay with Purple Road Project contributors and the final artwork.

Knitting PowerPremiumRaising awareness of elder abuse through purple circles

Members of the Geraldton community are partnering with the Purple Road Project to raise awareness for elder abuse.

Sienna Seychell

Mullewa's main road.

EarthquakePremiumMinor earthquake recorded near Mullewa not a rarity

Anyone travelling north-west of Mullewa on Thursday morning might have felt like a truck passing through, but it was actually a mild earthquake. 

Sally Q Davies

The grand opening of the new golf club rooms in 1932.

Snapshot in TimePremiumCampaign launched 100 years ago to resurrect golf club

In April 1926 a group of local, like-minded sports lovers decided it was high time Geraldton had a golf club again. 

Trudi Cornish

Major reforms to the residential tenancy bond release process have come into effect in WA, making it easier for renters to get their bond back. 

Consumer WatchPremiumWhat to know about new bond release reforms

Are you up to date with the new bond release process? 

Candice Evans

Geraldton courthouse.

Courts and CrimePremiumTeen denied bail over string of charges

A 17-year-old has been denied bail and remanded in custody for allegedly committing serious offences while already on bail. 

Imogen Wilson

The Murchison Green Hydrogen project has been a contentious issue in Kalbarri. Inset, Shire of Northampton president Liz Sudlow.

Environment and energyPremiumShire president questions Feds fast-tracking of project

The $15 billion Murchison Green Hydrogen project has been fast-tracked by the Federal Government under the Investor Front Door scheme – a move opposed by the Northampton Shire president. 

Imogen Wilson

The Geraldton Port.

Fuel crisisPremiumFuel storage facility removed from Geraldton Port

As Mid West residents feel the pinch from high fuel prices, Geraldton MLA Kirrilee Warr has questioned the removal of an inactive fuel storage facility at Geraldton Port. 

Sally Q Davies

Captain Liam Hunt got a double-double against Mandurah

BasketballPremiumBuccs get the job done in first road trip of 2026 season

Geraldton Buccaneers have had a productive weekend on the road, making it three wins in a row after coming away with two victories in this weekend’s double-header down south.  

Rebecca Ruthven

Chapman Valley's Mick Horstman and Railways' Flynn Dillon.

FootballPremiumRailways off to blue ribbon start with win over Royals

It is full steam ahead for Railways in 2026, as they started their season on the right foot with a 15-point win over last year’s preliminary final foes Chapman Valley at the Recreation Ground. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Land proposed for a windfarm near Dandaragan.

Renewable energyPremiumTwo new wind farms fast-tracked for Shire of Dandaragan

Two new wind farms are being fast-tracked in the Shire of Dandaragan, which has had to employ additional staff to keep up with the rapid growth of the area. 

Sally Q. Davies

The Dongara foreshore and inset, Shire of Irwin president Isabelle Scott.

Local GovernmentPremium‘Not frivolous spending’: Shire president on debt

A new report from the Auditor General has revealed a Mid West shire to be in a significant level of debt, but the shire president has promised it is serviceable. 

Imogen Wilson

City of Greater Geraldton’s Mayor Jerry Clune, Manager Project Delivery and Engineering Chris Edwards, Senior Project Manager Melissa Bulter-Henderson and Red Dust Holdings General Manager Josh Johnson and City Engineering Officer Pankaj Chaudhary breaking sod for the new roundabout

Road upgradePremiumRoundabout works begin at black spot intersection

Construction will begin this week on a safety upgrade at the Flores Road and Eastward Road intersection, aiming to reduce traffic accidents.

Sienna Seychell

The GNFL has warned that antisocial behaviour and any form of abuse will not be tolerated. Inset: GNFL president Grant Russell.

FootballPremiumGNFL to take tougher stance on antisocial behaviour in 2026

The Community Bank Geraldton GNFL is cracking down on anti-social behaviour on and off the field, with president Grant Russell emphasising it will not be tolerated this season

Rebecca Ruthven

Railways coach John Reynolds and Chapman Valley player-coach Jayden Schofield.

FootballPremiumRailways and Valley battle in standalone round one clash

The stage is set for round one’s standalone clash between Railways and Chapman Valley this weekend, as the Geraldton Community Bank GNFL season kicks off this Saturday afternoon at the Recreation Ground. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton bird lovers counted as many Carnaby's black cockatoos as possible last Sunday as part of the Great Cocky Count.

EnvironmentPremiumGeraldton’s Great Cocky Count marks another successful year

Geraldton’s annual Great Cocky Count was a flying success, with dozens of volunteers making their way out to Chapman Valley to count black cockatoos as they came into roost. 

Imogen Wilson

Bundiyarra deputy CEO Jamie Strickland and BRACKS manager Leeanne Robertson.

At capacityPremiumHigh demand puts Aboriginal short-stay facility at capacity

Geraldton’s short-stay facility for Aboriginal people is already seeing huge success and high demand since opening last month, with the 44-unit site reaching capacity most nights. 

Sally Q Davies

Back: Angus McDonald, Laird Manuel, Tessa O'Malley, Maddy Marshall and Grace Johnson. Front: Rory McDonald and Sam Ebsary.

Water poloPremiumLocal players make a splash at Australian youth champs

Geraldton’s next generation of water polo talent has continued to shine on the national stage, with a strong group of local athletes competing at last week’s Australian Youth Championships.

Derek Goforth

The 2026 women's team representatives Olivia Bidwell, Geneva Johansen, Andie Payne, Shelby Gavin, Tira-Li Mason and Nadine Ryan.

FootballPremiumGNFLW 2026: Can anyone knock the Royals off their throne?

The women are ready to write a new chapter of their league’s story as the Community Bank Geraldton GNFL women’s competition returns to Mid West footy fields this weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven