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Geraldton Senior Constable Stuart Parsonage pictured in 2021

Courts & JusticePremiumWA cop charged with possessing child exploitation material

A WA cop has been charged after he allegedly used his restricted computer access to download intimate images for his own disturbed sexual gratification while also obtaining other images from seized devices.

Caleb Runciman

People south of Dongara have been told to leave the area now as a bushfire, which has been burning since Friday, has been upgraded again and is threatening lives and homes. 

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Lives and homes under threat as Dongara bushfire upgraded

People south of Dongara have been told to leave the area now as a bushfire, which has been burning since Friday, has been upgraded again and is threatening lives and homes. 

Katherine Kraayvanger and Chloe Maher

Geraldton business owner Dean Parker is fed up with the iron dust around the wharf and town.

Iron ore dust upPremium‘Enough is enough’: Locals fed up with big dirty problem

Geraldton locals are calling for aid to fight against mining companies bringing in dusty trains to the town and wharf, leaving dirty and damaging residue behind

Imogen Wilson

Championship captain Aaron Ralph has called time on his playing career with the Geraldton Buccaneers.

BasketballPremiumBuccs captain calls time on playing career

Geraldton Buccaneers premiership-winning captain Aaron Ralph has called time on his NBL1 basketball career, ending it on a high after claiming a league record and third championship ring. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Indoor and outdoor pools at Geraldton Aquarena are closed for maintenance and repairs.

No pool, no play PremiumCity’s Aquarena shuts up completely for ‘essential works’

Keen swimmers looking to cool off with a plunge or pace a couple of laps in Geraldton’s public pool will have to wait three weeks while maintenance and repair works are carried out.

Imogen Wilson

Geraldton marathon swimmer Joanne Norman has become the first Australian woman to complete the Oceans Seven challenge.

Open Water SwimmingPremiumGeraldton marathon swimmer conquers Oceans Seven challenge

Geraldton born marathon swimmer Joanne Norman has officially become the first Australian woman to tackle some of the world’s toughest channels and complete the prestigious Oceans Seven.

Rebecca Ruthven

Former Labor member for Geraldton Shane Hill.

Vale Shane HillPremiumParliament stops to pay tribute to late Geraldton MP

WA Parliament stood still and united on Wednesday as MPs from all sides of politics paid tribute to former Geraldton MLA Shane Hill.

Kate Campbell

The City of Greater Geraldton council recently voted to extend Beam’s licence for six months while it opens up an expression of interest period for other operators.

E-rideable debatePremiumState Govt handballs e-rideable changes to Feds

The WA State Government is calling for the Federal Government to regulate e-rideable use as the future of hireable e-scooters in Geraldton is still up in the air. 

Sally Q Davies

James Western filling up at United Rangeway.

Fuel crisisPremiumPanic at the pump goes on amid crisis talks

Motorists have been urged to stop panic buying fuel, as prices hit as much as $2.30/L in Geraldton and some retailers are close to running dry.

Imogen Wilson & Sally Q Davies

Devondrick Walker has signed with the Geraldton Buccaneers for 2026..

BasketballPremiumBuccs boast huge signing of two-time NBL1 MVP

The Geraldton Buccaneers have revealed another huge signing as preparations for their title defence ramp up, calling on the services of two-time NBL1 West MVP Devondrick Walker for the 2026 season. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Josh Kennedy and Harry Taylor.

FootballPremiumDynamic duo’s stories linked from U10s to Hall of Fame

Northampton champions Josh Kennedy and Harry Taylor have further cemented their places in WA footy folklore, when the junior teammates turned great mates were both inducted into the Hall of Fame this week.

Kate Campbell

Dion Harrison batting for Rams

SoftballPremiumSoftball finals heat up with grand final places on the line

The Geraldton Softball Association finals series continues this weekend with preliminary finals across all senior grades, as teams battle for places in next week’s grand finals.

Derek Goforth

Mid West-Gascoyne Supt Neil Vanderplank outside Geraldton police station.

Courts and CrimePremiumPilot youth crime program kicks off to target kids under 10

As youth crime rises in Geraldton, up to 25 local children and their families will be targeted in a new pilot program aimed at keeping them away from the criminal justice system.

Imogen Wilson

Bluey mania hit Queens Park Theatre in Geraldton this week.

Bluey pandemoniumPremiumKids day out: Bluey, balloons and a bunch of fun

Queens Park Theatre was packed out on Wednesday as one of the most popular productions in recent times came to town, featuring a certain famous canine clan.

Sally Q Davies & Rebecca Ruthven

Agricultural region MLC Sandra Carr and City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune with Creative Works Youth Theatre students.

ArtsGeraldton’s QPT set to undergo upgrades worth almost $500k

Queens Park Theatre will be undertaking almost $500,000 worth  of renos, with funding from Lotterywest and the City of Greater Geraldton.

Sally Q Davies

Dockers recruit Judd McVee is a lock to make his club debut this weekend.

AFLPremiumMcVee to debut as Docker, Eagles to get season under way

The Mid West’s Eagles and Dockers will run out for the first time in 2026 as round one kicks off this weekend, while those who played last weekend will be looking to get a win on the board. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Towns celebrate a wicket against Wanderers.

CricketPremiumWanderers, Towns to fight for last grand final spot

Towns and Wanderers will meet on Saturday at the Rec to fight it out for a chance to play Sportsmans in the Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League grand final next week

Victor Tanti

Quiz winners mayor Jerry Clune, Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis, Paula Wilkinson, Judy Riggs, Margie Robinson, MLC Sandra Carr, Anthony Desmond and Rochelle Desmond.

Let’s get quizzicalPremiumIWD quiz night a chance to celebrate, connect and have fun

More than 200 people gathered last Friday for a night full of fun, costumes and friendly competition at an International Women’s Day quiz night which raised funds for a worthy local cause

Kate Campbell

The Theatre 8 production of Glengarry Glen Ross.

What I SeePremiumSeeing a Theatre 9 show part of the Geraldton experience

You haven’t had the full Geraldton experience until you have attended a performance at Theatre 8.

Peter Fiorenza

Pumas' Millie Gerreyn has signed with East Perth in the upcoming NBL1 West season.

BasketballPremiumEast Perth swoops on basketballer Millie Gerreyn

Local basketball superstar Millie Gerreyn has landed at the Eagles’ nest after signing her first NBl1 Women’s contract with East Perth ahead of the season opener later this month.

Rebecca Ruthven

Premier Roger Cook.

Pom in OzPremiumRepresentation by a pollie who lives local matters

One of the quiet expectations Australians have of their politicians is a fairly simple one. If you represent a community, you should live in it. It’s not complicated. It’s just common sense.

Derek Goforth

Rooster is on HBO Max.

ReviewPremiumCarell rules the roost in new comedy show with a heart

I have always been a big fan of Steve Carell. There is something about seeing him back in a character driven comedy that just feels right.

Derek Goforth

Naraling Hall.

Happy BirthdayPremiumCherished community hall to celebrate the big 100

Naraling Hall holds a special place in the heart of Chapman Valley – with the prized site set to receive the centenary it deserves with plans to gather locals to commemorate its rich history

Imogen Wilson

JK Foundation supporting the youth with after school activities.

CommunityPremiumAll hands on deck for Northampton Youth Centre opening

The long-awaited youth centre is days away from opening and is set to be the perfect “go to”, to escape the heat and meet friends.

Imogen Wilson