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The beach has been shut following the attack.

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New details as surfer injured in shark attack at WA beach

A man has been rushed to hospital after a shark attack at a beach north of Geraldton.

Caleb Runciman and Kate Campbell

For the first time in club history, Brigades have gone back-to-back.

FootballPremiumHawks go back-to-back in epic final term over Rovers

For the first time in club history, Brigades are back-to-back Community Bank Geraldton Great Northern Football League premiers, soaring home late over a valiant Rovers side to take out a seven-point win.

Rebecca Ruthven

Chapman Valley have gone back-to-back after two undefeated seasons.

FootballPremiumRoyals rule Towns contest to continue their women’s reign

The Royals proved they cannot be dislodged from their throne, despite Towns’ best efforts with Chapman Valley going back-to-back and undefeated for two straight seasons in Saturday afternoon’s decider. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Four people have been charged with drug-dealing offences following several operations in Geraldton.

CrimePremiumFour people charged after series of drug ops in Geraldton

Two women and two men have been charged with a series of offences following several targeted police operations in Geraldton aimed at cracking down on drug-dealing in the region.

Kate Campbell

WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis announced the second round of Supply Chain Capacity Program grants, as part of the multi-million dollar phase out of the live sheep export industry, in Brookton on Friday, September 11.

Transition GrantsPremiumSecond round of $20 million sheep transition grants released

Millions of dollars have been awarded to more than 100 producers across WA’s sheep regions ahead of the approaching deadline to ban live sheep exports out of Australia in May 2028.

Georgia Campion

Detectives from the rural crime team have charged a 63-year-old man with allegedly stealing sheep.

CrimePremiumMan, 63, accused of stealing sheep from neighbours

A 63-year-old man has been accused of stealing dozens of sheep from a neighbouring property in the Geraldton district.

Kate Campbell

Chapman Valley's Andie Payne and Towns' Olivia Bidwell.

FootballPremiumRoyals, Bulldogs chase the crown in third straight decider

Chapman Valley and Towns have become well-accustomed to each other on grand final day and are gearing up for another thrilling chapter in their saga this Saturday at WA Country Builders stadium. 

Rebecca Ruthven

La Fiamma are one win away from a second title.

SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma on the edge of glory in upcoming title decider

La Fiamma’s historic run continues as a 2-0 win over Wanneroo last weekend ensured the Reds’ top-two finish and promotion to division two in the Belt Up Men’s Amateur League for the third time in club history.

Rebecca Ruthven

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, Gary Martin, and city heritage manager Trudi Cornish.

HistoryPremiumGreenough Museums and Gardens celebrates 60 years

One of the Mid West’s oldest museums and an important source of local history has recently hit a milestone anniversary, with a musical in the works and a new book to celebrate the occasion. 

Sally Q Davies

Motorists can now be tested to see if they have cocaine in their system, under a new roadside police regime that is being rolled out across the State. 

Road safetyPremiumNew technology to allow police to test drivers for cocaine

Motorists can now be tested for cocaine in their system, under a new roadside police regime being rolled out across the State. 

Kate Campbell

Allan, the doorman at The Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh, with Peter Fiorenza.

What I SeePremiumFamous hotel proves it is a love letter to Scotland

I met this fella the other day. His name is Allan and he wore a kilt — something that is not unusual in Scotland.

Peter Fiorenza

Lot 601 Marine Terrace, Geraldton.

Test the marketPremium‘Iconic’ CBD site to hit the market in EOI process

A prime piece of CBD real estate in Geraldton — which is currently being used as a makeshift carpark — is hitting the market next week through an expression of interest campaign.

Kate Campbell

Brigades' Dylan Ralph and Rovers' Tom Denton.

FootballPremiumBrigades, Rovers prepare for premiership battle in decider

Back-to-back or rags-to-riches? The storyline will be decided on Saturday afternoon as Rovers and Brigades go head-to-head for premiership glory in the Community Bank Geraldton GNFL grand final. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Patrick Bouhamdan as he was being arrested on Geraldton jetty on December 21, 2017.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan’s appeal over $1b drug bust life term rejected

A man jailed for life for his key role in a drug-smuggling syndicate busted in Geraldton after more than a tonne of meth was found on board a pleasure craft has lost his appeal.

Kate Campbell & Sarah Crawford

Doug Bibby and granddaughter Dakota, 2, at the 2025 Northampton Show.

Show timePremiumFinal ag show of the season to land in Northampton

The curtain is about to close on the Mid West agricultural show season, but not before it’s time for Northampton’s turn in the spotlight.

Sienna Seychell

Winter in Geraldton.

WeatherPremiumWinter weather wrap-up: More rain than usual in Geraldton

It’s a wrap on winter, with Geraldton experiencing a 30 per cent wetter season than the long-term average, while temperatures were slightly warmer than usual.

Sally Q Davies

The 2026 registrar of the year Revathy Carnargarin

HealthPremiumDoctor praised for transforming local heart failure care

A Mid West medico has been recognised for her work in transforming heart failure care in the region.

Sienna Seychell

Chris Ashton

TelethonPremiumDual Telethon challenges has cyclist putting pedal to metal

Geraldton local Chris Ashton is training for two massive Telethon challenges in a bid to double last year’s fundraising tally to $20,000.

Sienna Seychell

Last year’s junior sports star of the year Allen Griechen with Red Dust Holdings' Josh and Tanya Johnson.

Mid West Sport AwardsPremiumNominations open now for Mid West Sports Awards

The Mid West’s sporting community will gather to celebrate a year of accomplishments and contributions, with nominations for the 54th annual Crothers Construction Mid West Sport Awards open now. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Murchison, Swan and Australs all had premiership success in the GHA junior grand finals

HockeyPremiumJunior hockey deciders light up field in thrilling deciders

Geraldton’s junior hockey season came to a thrilling conclusion with Murchison, Swans and Australs taking out the four flags on offer in Friday’s grand finals played at Geraldton Hockey Stadium.

Derek Goforth

Amelia Lawrie and Abbie Cook with Sandra Carr MLC.

Prose and poetryPremiumYoung writers a class above in 2026 Randolph Stow Awards

The literary future of the Mid West is in great hands, according to the judges of the 2026 Randolph Stow Young Writers Award.

Kate Campbell

Railways have completed the three-peat in under-16s.

FootballPremiumRailways under-16s complete three-peat in GNJFL grand finals

Railways have plenty to be optimistic about with their future, with two sides bringing home premierships in Sunday’s Great Northern Junior Football League grand finals at the Recreation ground.

Rebecca Ruthven

Shark Bay car crash survivor Mayson Barnes, 12.

Road tollPremiumBoy, 12, on the road to recovery after horror crash

A 12-year-old boy who survived a horror car crash near Shark Bay that killed his grandfather and another driver is on the long road to recovery after being given a second chance at life.

Sienna Seychell

Brigades' captain Dylan Ralph has taken out the 2026 JJ Clune medal

FootballPremiumBrigades’ Dylan Ralph swoops in for maiden JJ Clune Medal

Brigades captain Dylan Ralph has been crowned the 2026 JJ Clune medallist, winning his first league best and fairest accolade after an outstanding season for the Hawks

Rebecca Ruthven