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Imogen is a reporter for the Geraldton Guardian and Midwest Times. With experience in current affairs across print, broadcast and podcasting, Imogen is passionate about sharing community news in an impactful way.

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An aerial image taken over Kalbarri in the days after cyclone Seroja.

Cyclone SerojaPremiumResilience named biggest lesson five years on from Seroja

With the five-year anniversary of cyclone Seroja having come and gone over the weekend, Morawa’s shire president believes it is an important time to reflect on the challenges overcome and lessons learnt. 

Imogen Wilson

Sunrise at Nature's Window, Kalbarri National Park.

Tourism upturn‘No need to worry’: Tourists flock to Kalbarri over holidays

Following the stress of cyclone Narelle’s near miss coupled with soaring fuel prices and holiday cancellations, Kalbarri business owners were pleasantly surprised when tourists rolled into town en masse.

Imogen Wilson, Sienna Seychell & Sally Q Davies

An aerial view of the Ningaloo reef.

Cyclone NarelleHealth of Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone potentially in danger

In the aftermath of cyclone Narelle, experts are worried about the potential long-term damage to the iconic Ningaloo Reef and its wildlife. 

Imogen Wilson

Dennis Simpson and Kaye Simpkins at the Horrocks fundraising event.

Share the lovePremiumHorrocks community raises funds for golf course lawnmower

Horrocks has proved once again the power of community with yet another fundraiser, this time to help the local golf course with an expensive lawnmower purchase.

Imogen Wilson

Kalbarri National Park Gorge.

Emergency rescuePremiumVollies carry injured man up cliff, out of Kalbarri gorges

A fun canoeing trip in the Kalbarri gorges turned into a logistical nightmare on Friday when a man severely injured his knee — leaving him having to be carried out by 15 responders on a stretcher. 

Imogen Wilson

Halo Colley, 16, and Chloe Mongoo, 15.

Youth WeekPremiumMid West Youth Fest proves raging success in Geraldton

Geraldton kids were treated on to the inaugural Mid West Youth Fest on Saturday to commemorate the start of WA’s Youth Week. 

Imogen Wilson

Uncovered Karara Mining trains and the alleged iron ore contamination.

Dust-upPremiumBoat owner seeks restitution from Karara Mining for damage

As Geraldton’s “dust-up” over iron ore contamination continues, a local boat owner is seeking restitution from a mining company for his magnetite-damaged boat.

Imogen Wilson

Geraldton courthouse.

Courts and CrimePremiumGeraldton woman pleads guilty to avoiding demolition notice

A Geraldton woman has pleaded guilty and fined for failing to have a property demolished due to community health concerns. 

Imogen Wilson

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

TourismPremiumExmouth reopens to tourists as cyclone clean-up continues

Exmouth is officially back up and running, with visitors urged to flock to the town following the devastation of tropical cyclone Narelle. 

Imogen Wilson

Kalbarri local and Finaly's owner, Melissa Finlay.

Cyclone SerojaPremium‘Still get goosebumps’: Finlays still healing five years

On the morning of April 12, 2021, Melissa Finlay and her family had a massive job ahead of them as they looked out across their destroyed coastal town in the aftermath of cyclone Seroja.

Imogen Wilson

Some of the destruction caused by cyclone Seroja in Kalbarri on April 11, 2021.

Tropical Cyclone SerojaKalbarri reflects on cyclone anniversary as 5 year mark hits

Five years on from tropical cyclone Seroja, Kalbarri and Northampton locals reflect on the terrifying weather event, their journeys since, how the towns have transformed and what still needs to be done today.

Sally Q Davies & Imogen Wilson

John Higham outside Geraldton Magistrates Court and inset his rooftop protest in February.

Demersal banVideoPremiumGeraldton fisher gets fine waived for dramatic roof protest

A Geraldton fisherman has avoided a fine for trespassing after chaining himself to the roof of the local fisheries in an action of protest. 

Imogen Wilson