Midwest Times

CHRISTMAS CHEERFestive meal what the doctor ordered

A decade ago, Jac de Bruyn was feeling a “bit homesick” for his native South Africa.

Peter Sweeney

Marie-lize and Jac de Bruyn make Christmas special for many seniors.

CANBERRA INVITEGem of a trip for Geraldton jewellery designer

Geoff Vivian

MEN’S HEALTHHope springs with new initiative

An informal initiative to curb suicides in Three Springs has been attracting scores of men each month.

Adam Poulsen

BLACK AND WHITEDie-hard newspaper fan

OPINION: It wasn’t the headlines that grabbed me, nor the apparent absence of anything to do with Hollywood. Talk about how the other half live.

Grant Woodhams

EMERGENCY CALLGeraldton ‘likely best spot’ for emergency chopper

Emergency services in the Mid West want a rescue helicopter based in the region and the Midwest Rescue Helicopter Project claims countless lives will be saved if the dream becomes a reality.

Peter Sweeney

STRONG COMMUNITIESNice old way to connect

OPINION: Once, people had street parties where everyone ate, the kids played cricket in the street. Not a very practical option these days, but it doesn’t mean neighbours can’t still get-together.

Raelene Hall

HOWZAT!Declan’s a hit with everyone

Sam Thill has no idea what 2020 will bring for her son — but she only hopes it’s half as amazing as the past two months have been.

Peter Sweeney

WATER ALERTRoyal Live Saving warning

WA tops youth drowning toll

Tamra Carr

Priest selects bell tunes with a mobile phone app

Man injured in Jurien skydive

Geraldton Gold claimed top position

COMMUNITYGiant new shed for men at work

Men’s Shed president Bob Hendry said they had hired Jurien Bay Building after a bidding process and grants.

Geoff Vivian

COMMUNITYScouts hand out honours

Assistant district commissioner Trevor Wann was presented with a life membership and cub leader Karen Link earned the Silver Wattle for outstanding scout service.

Tamra Carr

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Marine baseBroome’s $110m floating jetty wins over locals

Broome residents have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a $110 million floating jetty for the town which could triple the number of visiting cruise ships and aid the oil and gas industry.

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