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Mid West

Kalbarri SES team with the rescuee.

Emergency ServicesFamily relieved after lost man rescued from Kalbarri gorge

A man has been rescued from the Z Bend gorge in Kalbarri after getting lost and having to bunker down for the night. 

Imogen Wilson

Stuart Parsonage leaves Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday and inset, pictured in uniform in 2021.

Courts and crimeTeens in uniform pics, upskirting part of case against cop

The Geraldton policeman facing a string of child exploitation material and indecent public act charges allegedly took photos of teenagers in school uniforms and filmed women in public, as well as “upskirting”. 

Imogen Wilson

Railways captain Jesse Adamini handballs to Sean Fletcher.

FootballTowns and Railways set for heavyweight scrap under lights

Footy returns to Geraldton after a weekend on the road, with finals contenders Towns and Railways headlining the weekend’s Community Bank Geraldton GNFL action on Saturday afternoon. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Minister for Health and Mental Health Meredith Hammat.

2026-2027 budgetNew funding for sexual assault support service in Geraldton

The State Government has committed $3.7 million to support survivors of sexual assault for the next two years, including for services based in Geraldton. 

Sally Q Davies

Buccaneers’ Devondrick Walker against Cockburn.

BasketballBuccs: Cockburn loss no concern ahead of Mandurah clash

Geraldton Buccaneers coach Dayle Joseph is confident last weekend’s four-point loss to Cockburn is nothing to panic about, with the Buccaneers keen to bounce back against Mandurah Magic this Saturday.

Rebecca Ruthven

The Batavia's Longboat replica on Jetty C of the Batavia Marina.

Batavia longboatBatavia replica longboat funded after uncertain year

The Mid West Ports Authority has selected the Batavia Coast Replica Boat Association as the beneficiary of its annual not-for-profit partnership program.

Sally Q Davies

Children hoist the premiership cup in Katanning during last year’s Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour.

FootballWAFL trophy tour hits the Mid West next week

The Mid West’s footy communities can catch a glimpse of the WAFL and WAFLW premiership cups next week as the Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour hits local towns.

Rebecca Ruthven

Peter Claudius, Max Correy and Ken Allen.

What I SeeFour community stalwarts leave lasting footprints

In recent weeks, we have lost some great community people, sadly in quick succession. Peter Claudius, Max Correy, Joe Ricupero and Ken Allen.

Peter Fiorenza

Carmen and Mal Leyland at the HMAS Sydney Memorial.

TravelDocumentary maker Mal Leyland returns to WA

Mal Leyland, one half of the Leyland brothers documentary-making team, stopped in Geraldton on Wednesday afternoon as he prepares to re-create one of his famed journeys 60 years later. 

Sally Q Davies

Kazuals WA Sam Williamson and Falcons WD Olivia Paul.

NetballKazuals off to flying start with two wins on the board

Kazuals continued their strong start to the Geraldton Netball Association season with an impressive 55-33 victory over Falcons in round two on Tuesday night.

Derek Goforth

MWAS athletes pose with guest panellists.

SportGero’s emerging talent recognised at MWAS athletes night

Some of the region’s brightest young sporting prospects were acknowledged and celebrated at the Mid West Academy of Sport’s annual presentation evening. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Emerging juniors and brothers, Parker and Noah Taylor.

SquashGeraldton to host State squash open this weekend

Geraldton Squash Club is gearing up for its annual open tournament this weekend, with players from around WA set to descend on the Mid West for three days of action. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

ReviewDevil Wears Prada gang back in fine form for sequel

Audiences will be flocking to the cinemas to watch The Devil Wears Prada 2. Does the sequel live up to the hype and anticipation?

Sienna Seychell

An aerial view of the redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus.

HealthTender opens for Geraldton Health Campus renal dialysis unit

Geraldton Health Campus is one step closer to opening, as refurbishment for an expanded renal dialysis unit is put out to tender.

Sally Q Davies

The Dare to Dream high tea.

Dare to DreamHigh tea for cancer fundraiser returns for sixth year

The Dare to Dream Relay Team is back raising money for cancer support services with their annual high tea on Sunday. 

Sally Q Davies

Comedian Dave Hughes will perform in Geraldton next week.

ComedyHughesy turns five broken ribs into stand-up show in Gero

Last year, comedian Dave Hughes made headlines when he broke five ribs and punctured a lung during the AFL Legends Charity Game. This year, he’s visiting Gero to tell us all about it. 

Tegan Guthrie & Sally Q Davies

The Youth Parliament in action.

Practising PoliticiansMid West pair to represent region at 2026 Youth Parliament

Two young people from the Mid West, who both share a passion for making a difference and speaking up for what they believe in, have been selected to be part of this year’s Youth Parliament.

Sienna Seychell

Missing man Corrie Feehan.

Missing personCorrie Feehan’s family desperate for answers one year on

One year on from Corrie Feehan’s sudden disappearance, his family is still desperate for answers and “won’t stop” until they bring him home. 

Imogen Wilson

Rentals in the Mid West and Gascoyne are becoming harder to access for lower income earners.

Rental marketAffordability snapshot: ‘Rental crisis now economic crisis’

The Mid West and Gascoyne have been dubbed one of the most affordable regions for renters in the State, yet the median price is still out of reach for most low-income renters. 

Imogen Wilson

The RAC branch in Geraldton is closing.

Road safetyRAC Geraldton closes doors as services move online

The RAC branch in Geraldton is shutting its doors to the public on May 6 as more people turn to online services. 

Imogen Wilson

Geraldton Junior Soccer Association players at country week  in 2025.

SoccerGeraldton searching for junior soccer country week players

Geraldton has begun looking for its next junior country week squads, with the Junior Soccer Association putting out calls for interested players to try out at the end of the month

Rebecca Ruthven

Bianca Brennan represented WA at last month's national championships.

NetballBrennan earns Aussie honours after stellar showing for WA

Geraldton netballer Bianca Brennan caught the eye of national selectors at the national championships, earning a spot in the Australian under-17s netball squad. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Taron Egerton and Charlize Theron in Apex.

ReviewLead performances elevate bush survival thriller

There is something refreshingly old-fashioned about a survival thriller that knows exactly what it is trying to do. 

Derek Goforth

The Anzac Day dawn service at Kings Park.

Pom in OzPick your protest battles, but Anzac Day isn’t one of them

There is a time and a place for everything. Anzac Day is not the place for booing.

Derek Goforth

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