A West Australian Football Commission probe has confirmed racial abuse was hurled at several country football players by at least one spectator — but could not ‘conclusively’ identify the culprit.
Reuben Carder & Michael Traill
When some people turn 50, it’s a time in their life to start taking things a little easier — not for former Geraldton local Joanne Norman.
Liam Beatty
The Geraldton “prince”, who has claimed the Abrolhos Islands as an independent micro nation, was remanded into custody after refusing to sign bail papers in court yesterday.
A Binnu farmer accused of near-daily “extreme” acts of family violence against his former partner was granted bail yesterday under 24-hour home detention.
It’s a cold unflinching reality that the top four teams, all with a plus-200 percentage, are miles better than the bottom three.
Victor Tanti
Police are fighting for a Geraldton man — accused of being one of the ‘main players’ in the local meth scene — to remain behind bars, arguing the safety of the community is at risk.
Mayor Shane “Stone Cold” Van Styn’s second competitive boxing match has been moved, with the bout scheduled for Kalgoorlie this weekend now taking place in November in Northam with a new opponent.
Reuben Carder
While it might be a seller’s market, we would urge buyers to avoid making hasty decisions they might later regret by doing their own research.
Candice Evans
Round 13 in the GNFL tomorrow is predictable, but with the top four so tight, percentage could be crucial with regard to making the top two and a double chance in the finals.
TANTI'S TAKE - Victor Tanti
According to WA Police statistics, between five and six officers were assaulted every month in the Mid West Gascoyne district over the past two years.
The WA Liberal Party visited Geraldton this week to talk housing, healthcare and more with locals.
Phoebe Pin
Max Royce returned to Greenough “full of beans and ideas” in his early 30s, inheriting a patch of paradise passed down through generations.
Lisa Favazzo
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the land exchange would be a raw deal for the council and residents, with the Government planning to sell the foreshore site to private developers.
Elise Van Aken
Local musicians from across demographics and styles were featured on Sounds of the Mid West — a collaborative album produced by West Australian Music.
Listening to the surveyed women, the Geraldton-based community organisation developed a workshop series to empower women in the ways they need it the most.
There were flappers, fur coats and fun headpieces on show as the audience dressed the part, with a best dressed competition judged for the Friday night premiere and Saturday matinee high tea showings.
The Geraldton Guardian
While the majority of properties are believed to have been assessed, more claims are set to join the 8149 already lodged with insurance providers.
An outcome is likely by early next week in an investigation by the State’s football commission into alleged racial abuse at a regional game.
A convoy of caravans is on the way to ensure cyclone-displaced Mid West residents have a roof over their heads while they await home repairs.
Phoebe Pin and Elise Van Aken
An all-female line-up of culinary experts will serve up a selection of tantalising meals to Mid West foodies as part of the upcoming Gascoyne Food Festival.
A Mid West man has been declared a serial family violence offender after an argument with his partner of a decade spiralled into a vicious attack,where he punched, whipped and threatened the woman.
A Geraldton man accused of violently slamming his ex-partner’s head into concrete paving during an attack earlier this month has been given bail to care for his sick father.
Residents of a new block of accessible villas could hardly contain their excitement when they were invited to take a sneak peek inside their future homes this week.
Brigades continued their run of good form to beat a well-organised and energetic Northampton, 14.12 (96) to 10.8 (68), on Saturday, with Dale Williamson and Jayden Schofield dominant.
Derek Goforth
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