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Imogen WilsonReporter

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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Colourful carpets are in full bloom.

Wildflower seasonPremiumMid West’s colourful wildflower carpets now blooming

The prettiest time of year has officially begun in the Mid West, with wildflower season now coming into bloom to show off the best of the region’s stunning carpet of colours and landscapes.

Imogen Wilson

Backroads Gravel through Chapman Valley's canola fields.

CommunityPremiumBackroads Gravel expecting record-breaking participation

Geraldton’s iconic annual gravel fest is back this weekend, with more than 1500 participants set to hit the track to ride and run through the colourful and picturesque Chapman Valley. 

Imogen Wilson

Geraldton Courthouse.

Courts and crimePremiumRangeway man behind bars again, denied bail for breaching

A Rangeway man accused of a string of assault charges has been denied bail after breaching his previous bail, which saw him released from custody to care for his puppy. 

Imogen Wilson

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

Regional HousingPremiumMore regional homes on the way with new grant program

As the regions continue to battle the housing market, the State Government is looking to deliver more than 900 homes across WA, with the Mid West set to receive up to $5.3 million in grants. 

Imogen Wilson

The tinny rescued from the port.

RescuePremiumMid West Ports security patrol rescue boat in distress

A Mid West Ports worker has been crowned a hero after rescuing a tinny and its skipper in distress from Geraldton waters last week.

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Smokemart & GiftBox in the Geraldton suburb of Wandina and insets: CCTV images released by police of the alleged armed robber.

Courts and crimePremiumGeraldton man guilty of Wandina smoke shop armed robbery

A Geraldton man accused of the Wandina smoke shop armed robbery in May has pleaded guilty to the allegation and a string of drug charges. 

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The Shire of Morawa is encouraging regional residents to make a submission to the Senate inquiry to express the value of LPOs.

CommunityPremiumShire of Morawa encourages regions to advocate for LPOs

With licensed post offices at the core of a Senate inquiry, communities in the Mid West are rallying to help protect the future of them and their crucial role in regional and rural communities. 

Imogen Wilson

Heavy Minerals Limited has released the study plan for a garnet mine in Port Gregory.

MiningPremiumPlans revealed for Port Gregory garnet mine

An industrial minerals development company is planning to set up shop in Port Gregory with a garnet mine worth $322.8 million. 

Imogen Wilson

Property prices held steady in July.

Property marketPremiumHouse, unit prices hold steady over July across the regions

House prices in regional WA have held steady over the course of July, with all dwellings in the Geraldton and the Mid West region declining by less than one per cent in the most recent quarter. 

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Katie Clune

Education awardsPremiumGeraldton TAFE lecturer finalist in WA Training Awards

Geraldton’s Katie Clune is doing her hometown proud with her nomination as a finalist in this year’s WA Training Awards.

Imogen Wilson

Police at the scene in Bayly Street in Geraldton.

Courts and crimePremiumGeraldton woman avoids murder trial after manslaughter plea

A Geraldton woman who was set to stand trial for murder over a man’s death has instead pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. 

Imogen Wilson

Mid West-Gascoyne Supt Neil Vanderplank outside Geraldton police station.

Road SafetyPremiumGeraldton records third fatality in one week period

Mid West police are pleading people to drive safely and stick to the speed limit after three horrific car crashes killed three men in a week. 

Imogen Wilson