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CourtPremiumKnife-wielding woman shocks Geraldton shoppers

Geraldton police have charged a woman alleged to have brought a knife into several public places on Saturday.

Matthew Paddick

CourtPremiumHowatharra animal cruelty offender out on home detention

One of the men who pleaded guilty to the running over several cows north of Geraldton was awarded bail on strict conditions.

Matthew Paddick

Athletics PremiumMid West athletic young guns eye nationals

Seven local athletes represented Geraldton at last weekend’s State All Schools Track and Field Championships in Perth, bringing home five medals. 

Luke Lawson

AGRICULTURE SHOWS PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo cancelled for 2025

One of WA’s most beloved agriculture shows — the Mingenew Midwest Expo — has been cancelled next year, but organisers have vowed it will return bigger and better in 2026.

Olivia Ford

Tourism AwardsMid West, Gascoyne pick up six prizes at WA Tourism Awards

The Mid West and Gascoyne regions have been recognised at the WA Tourism Awards, with one farm stay taking out the top gong in its category.

Matthew Paddick

CourtPremiumWoman jailed for aggravated robbery at Mid West bottle shop

A Geraldton woman has been handed an 18-month jail sentence after an attempted theft at a bottle shop turned into a nasty altercation with a worker.

Matthew Paddick

Hockey PremiumThundersticks earn themselves a finals berth

The Perth Thundersticks have earned themselves a finals berth after defeating NSW Pride 3-1 away from home.

Luke Lawson

Social HousingSocial housing complaints in Carnarvon reach Parliament

The WA housing minister says the department relating to social housing does not handle criminal matters, as issues continue to rise in the Mid West and Gascoyne.

Matthew Paddick

Football PremiumMim and Julia do Mid West-Gascoyne proud on the big stage

Growing up and learning to love football at opposite ends of the Mid West-Gascoyne coastline, Mim Strom and Julia Teakle are having breakout seasons in the national AFLW competition.

Luke Lawson

Water poloMen’s A-grade leaders draw in close battle

Geraldton water polo fans were treated to an action-packed round five as teams across all grades battled fiercely in the pool, with some surprising results.

Derek Goforth

Seniors WeekRight to the art of it this Seniors Week

Jim Evans has an extra special reason to celebrate Seniors Week this year.

Staff reporter

National finalistStirring image of crash response ‘resilience in action’

This powerful photograph of emergency services responding to a road crash in Gingin is in the running for a top national prize.

Staff reporter

Education awardsPremiumExcellence rewarded for two Mid West schools

Two Mid West schools have been recognised for the quality of their leadership and inclusion in the WA Education Department’s annual awards.

Bethany Hiatt & Matthew Paddick

Remembrance DayResidents gather to commemorate Remembrance Day in Geraldton

More than 100 residents took to Geraldton’s Birdwood House on Monday to commemorate those who have fallen in war on Remembrance Day.

Matthew Paddick

Water polo Table leaders put their foot down on the comp

It was business as usual for Geraldton’s water polo giants, as both Demons and B52’s secured strong victories in the men’s and women’s A-grade divisions during round four.

Derek Goforth

Tennis Mid West youngsters serve up a great performance

23 junior tennis players travelled down to Bunbury over the last weekend of October to compete in the Darcy Slater and Women in Tennis Foundation Cup to represent the Mid West.

Luke Lawson

Not guiltyPremiumMan pleads not guilty to punching delivery driver in throat

A man accused of punching and pulling a knife on a staff member at a family-run business in Beresford has pleaded not guilty to the charges, but admitted he was in possession of a glass pipe.

Jessica Moroney

TennisPremiumTennis club comes to local’s aid after medical ordeal

Tarcoola Park Tennis Club hosted its annual Tania Hay Memorial Day on Sunday, raising much-needed funds for a Geraldton local in need.

Luke Lawson

E-waste projects$120k awarded to Carnarvon e-waste station project

A project to create a facility in Carnarvon to sort and process e-waste has received a slice of a $5.4 million State Government funding pie.

Staff reporter

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Animal crueltyPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA men plead guilty to running down more than eight calves

A 22-year-old Glenfield man has admitted to filming a horrific act of cruelty in the Mid West which involved running over at least eight calves while he was a passenger in a car.

Jessica Moroney

SoftballReigning champs fall short in round-four blitz

The Geraldton softball season’s round four saw the Martians men’s division one team make a powerful comeback, overwhelming last year’s champions Rams with a commanding 17-0 victory. 

Derek Goforth

FootballPremiumWalyalup finish with gritty win, earn home elimination final

The AFLW’s Indigenous round marked the end of the home-and-away season, with big results needed for some to make finals while others are shifting focus to next season after reaching the end of the 2024 road.

Luke Lawson

Fashion ShowPremiumMid West youth get first glimpse of life on the catwalk

The Barndi Mayu (Good Kid) Community Fashion Show was a huge success, as more than 30 Mid West models took to the runway.

Jessica Moroney

Event FundingPremiumEight local organisations set to benefit from funding

Organisations across the Mid West and Gascoyne have received funding as part of Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships Program.

Matthew Paddick