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Chamari Liyanage and Centacare volunteers Charmaine, Nikki, Di and Josina stand among the stationery packs.

Back to schoolPremiumDemand from families grows for back to school help

As families prepare for the new school year, several community groups in Geraldton are rallying around families to support them through this difficult time. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Caleb Harper, Peppa Lane, Kieran Lama and Ashton Le Cornu make up Spacey Jane.

Gero RockersPremiumSpacey Jane proves popular again in Hottest 100 countdown

WA rock band Spacey Jane — with their distinct Geraldton flavour — have again enjoyed another successful run in triple j’s Hottest 100 — again prominent, but still chasing an elusive No. 1 victory.

Rebecca Ruthven

Alida Sue Blues & Soul Revue at Sundays by the Sea.

Fresh formatPremiumSundays by the Sea returns for 10th year with double acts

A popular way to while away your Sunday afternoons is back for its 10th anniversary — and it’s providing a double dose of entertainment.

Kate Campbell

The Geraldton City Band performs at the Australia Day seniors afternoon tea.

What I SeePremiumWhy my jaw dropped at a seniors afternoon tea

What did you do on Australia Day? One event I went to as a city councillor really grabbed my interest and made my jaw drop.

Peter Fiorenza

Local fisher Anthony Haygarth started an e-petition about the State Government’s fishing ban.

Fishing banPremiumWA fishers to be heard at fishing forum

WA fishers have made their stance loud and clear, as a petition calling for a parliamentary inquiry is on track to becoming the most signed e-petition in the history of WA’s legislative council. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Australia Day on the Geraldton Foreshore.

Australia Day 2026PremiumDespite debate, Geraldton finds reason to celebrate

Australia’s national day drew a crowd in the thousands to Geraldton’s foreshore on Monday for a full day and night of celebrating what it means to be Australian.

Rebecca Ruthven & Sally Q Davies

Geraldton country week A-section captains Kade Gillingham and Olivia Bidwell.

CricketPremiumGero caught in a spin, according to country week captains

Geraldton captains Kade Gillingham and Olivia Bidwell believe limited exposure to spin played a role in their batting woes, as both captains reflect on country week campaigns that went off script.

Rebecca Ruthven

Hawks' Levi Owen chased by Statesides' Connor Hallinan.

Basketball PremiumValley edges Pumas to claim thrilling victory

A huge upset rocked the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association’s men’s division, as Chapman Valley took out a thrilling two point win over provisional minor premiers Pumas in round 13. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Kate Harrison slides in for Rams.

SoftballPremiumOther divisions step up to the plate as men’s bye continues

With a bye in the men’s first division, round 13 of the Geraldton softball season will shift the spotlight onto the women and the lower divisions, giving other teams the chance to claim headlines this weekend. 

Derek Goforth

Flight chaos had priceless flow-on benefits.

Pom in OzPremiumBad things can turn into silver linings

There is a moment in every holiday where something goes wrong. Not mildly wrong. Properly wrong.

Pom in Oz

Pietro Castellitto stars in The Big Fake.

ReviewPremiumPerformances steer The Big Fake into real territory

The Big Fake is a film that leans heavily on its people as much as its plot, and that choice gives it a weight many modern thrillers lack.

Derek Goforth

Tessa O'Malley for Rats and Evie Prout for B52's tussle.

Water PoloPremiumAll hands on deck for penultimate water polo round

A pivotal weekend awaits the Geraldton Water Polo Association with finals just around the corner and momentum becoming the most valuable currency in the pool in round 14. 

Derek Goforth

Sporties' Zak Williamson.

CricketPremiumLocal cricket action returns after seven-week hiatus

The Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket season is finally back after a lengthy hiatus and a challenging country week run for our local cricketers, as they turn their attention to the final few rounds.

Victor Tanti

The current NeuroKids paediatric neurological nursing team.

HealthPremiumA neurological nurse for kids coming to Geraldton

A nurse is set to start in Geraldton to help young people experiencing neurological symptoms or conditions and their families navigate the system thanks to support from Telethon. navigate the system

Sally Q Davies

Biggie, Moana and Nala have since recovered and been adopted into new loving homes.

Courts & CrimeWoman left three dogs locked in home to suffer

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES. A Geraldton woman has been fined for leaving three dogs to suffer inside her home.

Kate Campbell

Greater Geraldton council has voted to extend Beam’s licence for six months while it opens expressions of interest for other operators.

Future of e-scootersPremium‘Lift the standard’: City looks to shift gears on e-scooters

E-scooters for hire are here to stay in Geraldton, as councillors this week voted to extend the current licence for six months, while exploring interest from other companies and drawing up a new safety regime.

Kate Campbell

The rescue of Ken Robinson off Geraldton.

Midwest TimesPremiumBoatie reveals how he survived being lost at sea for hours

The 61-year-old took his boat out alone at around 7.30am last week, with police alerted that his vessel was found unaccompanied and adrift hours later.

Rebecca Ruthven

The Dongara Denison Drive-In.

Local landmarkPremiumFuture of iconic drive-in secured with funding boost

It will continue to be “lights, camera, action” at one of WA’s most iconic cinemas after a funding lifeline was granted to update its ageing technology.

Kate Campbell

Artist Alex Sugar and his new mural.

ArtPremiumNew mural brings health message to Geraldton

Driving down the North West Coastal Highway has gotten a bit brighter, with a new mural promoting youth Indigenous health painted over the weekend. 

Sally Q Davies

Opal Prout for B52's B-grade.

Water PoloB52’s bag flawless weekend as veteran celebrates milestone

B52’s deliver a perfect round 13 in the pool, completing a clean sweep across all grades, as a club stalwart brought up the 300-game milestone.

Rebecca Ruthven

Geraldton’s Riley Barham was out for 2 runs in the clash with Peel Country at Rosalie Park in Subiaco.

CricketGeraldton relegated following winless country week

A winless campaign from Geraldton has seen its A-section side relegated for next year’s men’s country week cricket tournament less than 12 months after that incredible A-section title win in 2025. 

Victor Tanti & Rebecca Ruthven

Olivia Bidwell and Meg Spalding at the crease against Bunbury.

CricketPremiumGeraldton’s title quest over following string of losses

Geraldton’s A-section title defence is over following three losses in the women’s country week tournament in Peel last weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

In Western Australia, real estate agents must make every effort to find out and pass on information that could influence a buyer’s decision. 

Consumer WatchPremiumThe material fact of the matter when buying a home

Buying a home is a big decision often tied to a lot of emotion. Beyond what you can see at the home open, there may be things about the property that aren’t so obvious and could influence your decision to buy. 

Candice Evans

Rubik's cube toilet cubicles on the Geraldton Foreshore.

Foreshore facilitiesPremiumPetition results in foreshore changing rooms, storage

Foreshore swimmers will be pleased to know that works to install new changing rooms and a storage facility adjacent to the Rubik’s Cube toilets are set to start this week.

Staff reporters