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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Temporary closure of Chapman River Regional Park Loop Trail.

Environment PremiumChapman River trail closed for safety after fire

Part of the Chapman River Regional Park Loop Trail has been closed after a bushfire threatened the area last week. 

Sally Q Davies

What to know about your rights and responsibilities when it comes to subletting.

Consumer WatchPremiumWhat to know about the rules around subletting

Whether it’s renting out a spare room, moving in with friends, or responding to an online ad, more Western Australians are turning to subletting to make housing more accessible, affordable and flexible.

Ange Inns

The view from Bayly Street to Champion Bay during marina construction.

Snapshot in TimePremiumThe evolution of Batavia Coast Marina

The Batavia Coast Marina was first proposed in 1988 as part of a long-term vision to revitalise Geraldton’s waterfront. 

Tracy Fraser

James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

Geraldton Softball Rd 2. Rams vs Blaze. Luke Valenti for Rams.

SoftballPremiumRams secure dominant victory over Blaze in four inning blitz

Four innings was all it took for Rams to clinch a dominant 10-0 victory over Blaze in a strong display of softball and family in the men’s division one competition on Saturday afternoon.

Derek Goforth

Opal Prout for B52's against Rats.

Water PoloPremiumB52’s show their class in seven-point victory against Rats

Reigning premiers B52’s made it two straight wins with a 12-5 victory over Rats in Saturday morning’s women’s A-grade clash. 

Derek Goforth

Greater Geraldton has been named the No.1 growth spot in Australia for people moving from capital cities to regional areas.

Internal migrationPremiumPeople moving to Geraldton from capital cities soars 225%

Geraldton is one of the hottest regional destinations for Australians on the move, with data revealing it recorded the strongest growth in the country for people relocating from capital cities to the country.

Kate Campbell

Kai Guest, Alec Williamson and Jordan Kuek.

SoccerPremiumGenerations unite as Chapman Athletic celebrates 80 years

Chapman Athletic Soccer Club has celebrated 80 years of football, friendship and community, bringing generations of Tigers together for a milestone anniversary ball in Geraldton.

Derek Goforth

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Jinjamarda Jindarala dance group at the NAIDOC Community Celebration.

50 Years of DeadlyPremiumNo drone show, no worries: NAIDOC event still a hit

While Mother Nature forced the cancellation of the finale drone show, Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation’s NAIDOC celebrations on Geraldton’s foreshore on Saturday proved popular with the community.

Sally Q Davies

Mel Raffan and Francesca Mann.

Guten Tag GeraldtonPremiumGeraldton gets into Bavarian spirit with Oktoberfest

Around 200 people attended Oktoberfest celebrations at Blue Heelers Square on Saturday night, with German food, traditional dress and entertaining competitions bringing plenty of Bavarian spirit to Geraldton.

Derek Goforth

Author Kylie Howarth, Li Cunxin, Holden Sheppard and partner Raphael Farmer.

ArtPremiumBig Sky Festival is literature with ‘community feel’

The future is looking bright after Big Sky Festival returned to Geraldton, bringing world-renowned authors to meet with regional readers.

Sally Q Davies

Renal dialysis unit expanded at Geraldton Health Campus

HealthPremiumGeraldton renal dialysis unit expansion complete

The $2 million State Government investment to expand the renal dialysis unit at Geraldton Health Campus is now complete.

Sienna Seychell

Geraldton Cricket. Rd 2. Bluff Point vs Sportsmans. Cody Doran and Jay O'Brien put up a partnership of 55 runs.

CricketPremiumBluff Point begin season with upset victory over Sportsmans

Bluff Point made a statement in Saturday’s Geraldton Community Bank Cricket League, beating reigning premiers Sportsmans by three runs at Muir Park in the season opener.

Victor Tanti

The Geraldton foreshore.

SustainabilityPremiumRegional communities in running for WA’s Tidy Town Awards

Geraldton is among 43 regional towns shortlisted for the 2026 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards.

Sienna Seychell

Stuart Parsonage, left, and a supporter outside Geraldton Magistrates Court.

Courts and crimePremiumFormer cop facing 19 charges plans to fight accusations

A former Geraldton police officer is facing 19 charges, including possession of child exploitation material and indecent acts in public, has pleaded not guilty to all counts

Sally Q Davies

East Fremantle captain Tiani Teakle and coach David Emes hoist the WAFLW premiership cup

FootballPremiumTeakle extends with East Fremantle for 2027 WAFLW season

Premiership-winning captain and Northampton product Tiani Teakle will remain a Shark for the 2027 WAFLW season after a successful first season at the helm

Rebecca Ruthven

Jack Carroll of the Saints in action against Gold Coast Suns earlier this year. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

FootballPremiumSt Kilda parts ways with Geraldton’s Jack Carroll

Chapman Valley’s Jack Carroll has been de-listed after two seasons at St Kilda, with the club opting not to offer the defender another contract following the conclusion of this year’s trade period.

Rebecca Ruthven

Independent member for Indi Helen Haines.

What I SeePremiumHow I fear social media will corrupt young minds

What happened to Federal politician Helen Haines was shocking

Peter Fiorenza

From 2028, WA will get two new public holidays, including Show Day, to coincide with the Perth Royal Show.

PoliticsPremiumLaws for new WA public holiday calendar pass Parliament

It’s official — Western Australians will get two extra public holidays

Kate Campbell

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

Road safetyPremiumDon’t fall victim to silent killer on our roads

The State Government has resorted to scare tactics in a bid to make the road safety message sink in when it comes to fatigue, with its latest regional campaign resembling a horror movie

Kate Campbell

Anita Krippner, Alicia's mother

Domestic violencePremiumA daughter lost to DV triggers a grieving mother’s quest

A Geraldton mother whose daughter was killed in a domestic violence murder last year is diving into a fundraising quest for a women’s refuge to honour her memory

Sienna Seychell

Geraldton's Queens Park Theatre.

Light Up WAPremiumQPT to shine red to help kids in need have a brighter future

Geraldton’s Queens Park Theatre will be illuminated in red on Friday night as part of Variety WA’s inaugural Light Up WA campaign.

Kate Campbell