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The GNFL has warned that antisocial behaviour and any form of abuse will not be tolerated. Inset: GNFL president Grant Russell.

FootballPremiumGNFL to take tougher stance on antisocial behaviour in 2026

The Community Bank Geraldton GNFL is cracking down on anti-social behaviour on and off the field, with president Grant Russell emphasising it will not be tolerated this season

Rebecca Ruthven

Gold Front Thoroughbreds stables took out the Geraldton Gold Cup with Bambun Boy and jockey Brandon Louis

Horse RacingPremiumGeraldton’s marquee race tipped to have a golden touch

The Geraldton Turf Club is gearing up for its biggest day on the racing calendar — Sunday’s 2026 TABtouch Geraldton Gold Cup.

Sienna Seychell

Ready Player One

Movie NightPremiumSettle in for a Friday night movie under the stars

Movie nights are beginning these school holidays, with Films In The Park returning to The City of Greater Geraldton.

Sienna Seychell

The Presets perform their DJ set.

ReviewThe Presets’ DJ set leaves some fans a little perplexed

Australian electronic music duo The Presets made their way to the Wintersun Hotel last Friday evening. 

Sienna Seychell

Vacant block of land where 7-Eleven will open.

New servoPremiumA second 7-Eleven store under construction in Geraldton

The early stages of construction of the vacant block of land next to Rigters IGA on Durlacher Street have started, which will be home to Geraldton’s second 7-Eleven store. 

Sienna Seychell

Seeding at Finiterre Farm, Perenjori in the Mid West.

Planning HazardsPremiumGrain Growers gambling their odds this seeding season

Grain growers are ploughing ahead with their seeding despite constraints around global fuel and fertiliser supply, gambling their odds on breaking even or making a profit this cropping season.

Georgia Campion

The clean-up is under way after Narelle ripped through Exmouth before eventually heading offshore. (Violeta Jahnel Brosig/AAP PHOTOS)

Cyclone Narelle aftermathExmouth reopens after Cyclone Narelle

Roads and flights are now open for Exmouth holidaymakers, but tourism operators in town are limited by the closure of accommodation in town. 

Sally Q Davies

Rovers' Tyler Allen.

HockeyPremiumSides look to set early tone as Gero hockey gets under way

The Geraldton Hockey Association season is set to return this weekend, with round one offering an early glimpse at how each club is shaping up for 2026.

Derek Goforth

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

Jackson Burns celebrates kicking a goal for La Fiamma.

SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma fire up for first win of season

Ugle Fabrication La Fiamma has opened its State Amateur League season on a strong note, picking up a gritty 4-1 win over Perth Saints in their first road trip of the season. 

Rebecca Ruthven

WACHS Security.

Regional HealthPremiumVirtual Security Centre expands to cover 20 MWG sites

A remote virtual security hub now covers 20 health sites in the Mid West and Gascoyne to protect and give peace of mind to regional health workers and patients

Sienna Seychell

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

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Aboriginal affairsPremiumAboriginal child protection gets funding in Mid West

The State Government has committed to deliver $7.2 million to help the reunification of Aboriginal families in the Mid West and Gascoyne region. 

Sally Q Davies

Basil Zempilas at the Gascoyne River.

Cyclone NarellePremiumTwo pollies in two weeks for Carnarvon locals

Carnarvon has seen two visits from State leaders in the two weeks since cyclone Narelle, after Liberal Party leader Basil Zempilas travelled to the Gascoyne town last week on what he called a “listening tour”. 

Sally Q Davies

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

Kaylee Francis, Isabelle Macpherson and Indiana Burns.

CricketPremiumMid West young guns fly flag at WA country cricket carnival

A crew of the Mid West’s brightest up-and-coming cricket talents have represented the region in Perth last Thursday at the WA Country Cricket Board’s youth talent carnival. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Wayne McDonald, Sandra Thompson and Jamie Strickland.

Yurla Wangga programPremiumFDV program to be rolled out thanks to landmark agreement

A family and domestic violence program — targeting Aboriginal men and the attitudes and beliefs that drive violence before it even happens — will be rolled out thanks to a landmark agreement signed last week.

Sienna Seychell

Telstra is upgrading its 4G and 5G coverage in Northampton.

Telstra upgradePremiumServices to be impacted in Northampton amid Telstra upgrade

Telstra is set to upgrade its 4G and 5G coverage in Northampton with works commencing on site from Monday, April 20, for 5 days.

Sienna Seychell

Nexus Airlines.

Regional supportPremiumRegional capped fares to be maintained despite rising costs

Ensuring regional capped fares remain despite rising fuel security challenge is one measure the Cook Government has announced to help WA’s transport and aviation sectors cut costs and keep moving.

Sienna Seychell

Owner of Revolution Bikes Geraldton Paul Baldock.

Riding awayPremiumGeraldton locals interest in e-scooters and e-bikes spike

With such a heavy reliance on cars, the fuel crisis has impacted the vast majority of Geraldton locals’ main mode of transportation, prompting some to seek alternative means of getting from A to B. 

Sienna Seychell

Darcie Bowden, Kurt Crudeli, Annie Messina, Jordan Bechard and Sam Starick.

RacingPremiumCrowds frock up for 2026 Easter long weekend Dongara Cup

Plenty of locals made the most of their Easter long weekend, rocking up for the Dongara Irwin Race Club in style for the 2026 Dongara Cup.

Rebecca Ruthven

Police are investigating reports of dangerous activity on e-rideables in Jurien Bay and Cervantes.

E-rideablesPremiumPolice investigate off-road motorbikes and e-scooters

Jurien Bay police have called for the community to help their investigation into dangerous use of e-rideables and off-road motorbikes. 

Sally Q Davies

WA Limited Sprintcars champion Joel Ettridge.

MotorsportPremiumEttridge crowned WA Limited Sprintcars champion in Geraldton

Geraldton City Speedway saw a new State champion crowned over the weekend as the WA Limited Sprintcars series descended upon the Mid West for two action-packed nights of dirt racing.

Rebecca Ruthven