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Butterflyrock pips Miff Muffered Moof at the line earlier this season.

RacingAll to trot for with cup day looming large

With the Geraldton Gold Cup just one meet away, it is well and truly preparation time for trainers and jockeys at the Geraldton Turf Club as things heat up on the track this Saturday.

Luke Lawson

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps.

FootballPremiumMid West AFL stars set to shine in 2025

With season 2025 around the corner, Mid West stars begin to gear up as they aim high in the new season for their clubs with new opportunities and redemption in mind.

Luke Lawson

What the hell has happened to Barry the rooster?

What I SeePremiumThe mysterious case of the dead chooks and missing rooster

At the moment, I understand there is a shortage of eggs. Why? Well, there has been a recent significant bird flu outbreak, and this has resulted in the culling of many laying hens across Australia.

Peter Fiorenza

The State election campaign is almost over.

Election uncertaintyPremiumGeraldton seat result still up in the air: candidates

Uncertainty around the Geraldton seat continues to create intrigue ahead of Saturday’s State election, with the candidates involved unable to pick a winner.

Matthew Paddick

The Blaze under-18s won their grand final in the 2025 Batcave Softball Championships.

Softball2025 Batcave Softball Championships

Geraldton Softball Association (GSA) players made a huge impact at the 2025 Batcave Softball Championships.

Derek Goforth

Damien King of Wanderers is close to a 100-wicket haul.

Cricket Towns finish season on top as finals loom

The final qualifying round of the Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket league will be played on Saturday as Towns prepare for the grand final after claiming the minor premiership.

Victor Tanti

Brett Hagger is inviting people to join him in raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Shaving for a causePremiumLocal invites community to shave to raise money for cancer

A Geraldton man raising money to support people with cancer is calling on the community to join him in shaving their heads.

Matthew Paddick

Who will be the MLA for Geraldton after Saturday: Tim Milnes, Lara Dalton, Shane van Styn or Kirrilee Warr?

Editor’s DeskPremiumBattle for Geraldton too close to call

Even if I was a betting person, I wouldn’t know who to put my money on in Geraldton this election — it’s that too close to call.

Kate Campbell

Police conduct an operation on Brand Highway earlier this year.

Crime snapshotPremiumPolice data reveals reports of most crimes are surging

As crime weighs heavily on voters’ minds heading into the State election, the latest police data reveals significant jumps in most offence categories in the Mid West and Gascoyne last year.

Kate Campbell

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti and Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton discuss boat manufacturing at Dongara Marine in Geraldton.

Catch ReportingPremiumLabor reaffirms catch reporting stance

WA Labor has reaffirmed its stance against mandatory catch reporting for recreational fishers, saying the decision was to support families despite industry bodies advocating for it to be imposed.

Matthew Paddick

Geraldton Turf Club chairman Brian O'Dwyer has a long history in racing.

RacingPremiumO’Dwyer looks back on his time in racing

From humble beginnings in rural NSW as a jackaroo in the early 1960s to now preparing to host his 12th Geraldton Gold Cup as chairman, passion has kept Brian O’Dwyer in the game of racing.

Luke Lawson

Returning officer for Geraldton Brian Robartson at the early voting centre.

Returning officerPremiumGeraldton’s Mr Election could be ready to end his count

In this part of the voting world, Brian Robartson has well and truly earnt the title of Mr Election.

Kate Campbell

Thousands of people have already voted in the State election.

Promise trackerPremiumElection promises for Geraldton ahead of polls

Ahead of when Geraldton hits the polls for the State election on Saturday, The Geraldton Guardian has recorded promises from each of the major parties to ensure voters are aware of what they are voting for

Matthew Paddick

This occupants of this Beachlands house had multiple volunteers from different parties knock on their door to no avail.

Knock knockPremiumTo door knock or not to door knock?

In the lead-up to the election, the Geraldton Guardian tagged along with some of the local candidates as they took to the streets to discuss policy within the community

Matthew Paddick

Clockwise from top left: Jade Baynes, Penny Dodd, Fiona Mann, Helen Ansell and Trudi Cornish.

International Women’s DayPremiumGeraldton women on the power of expressing themselves

The Geraldton Guardian is highlighting some amazing women who are doing big things in their professional lives.

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton candidates (clockwise from left) Lara Dalton, Aaron Horsman, Tim Milnes, Kirrilee Warr, David Van Beek, Eugenie Harris and Shane van Styn.

WA electionPremiumFinal pitches to clinch your votes

It’s tipped to be a close race, and the candidates battling for the seat of Geraldton have made their final pitches on why they deserve your vote.

Matthew Paddick

Nicola Forrest AO, author and recipient Holden Sheppard, Minderoo Foundation CEO John Hartman

YEAH THE BOYSPremium$50k grant to help Geraldton author with sequel

To end a whirlwind couple of months, Geraldton author Holden Sheppard has been honoured with an award and artistic grant to help fund his future work.

Josephine Hingst

RSPCA WA have charged a 35-year-old Geraldton woman with animal cruelty.

Animal cruelty claimPremiumWoman accused of leaving dogs with insufficient food, water

A 35-year-old Geraldton woman is accused of animal cruelty after she allegedly abandoned three dogs locked in her home without adequate food or water for up to three days.

Kate Campbell

Fields of Gold has received support in the lead up to the State Election.

State electionLabor announces funding for Backroads Fields of Gold

WA Labor has committed funding to keep the Backroads Gravel Fields of Gold gravel ride and running festival going if re-elected on Saturday.

Josephine Hingst

A woman was robbed in the Northgate Shopping Centre carpark.

CrimePremiumWoman robbed in broad daylight at shopping centre

Bystanders chased down the juvenile and called police, who apprehended the boy and returned the purse to the victim.

Josephine Hingst

Josh Backshall, Layla Forsyth and Stacey Connell with their massive find

Trash into treasurePremiumFlotsam and Jetsam art exhibition kicks off for another year

Hundreds of people gathered at Fisherman’s Wharf early on Monday morning, hoping to grab the perfect treasure out of piles of trash.

Josephine Hingst

Invisible Boys author Holden Sheppard.

Author’s homecomingPremiumHolden Sheppard returns to Gero with sequel & new book news

Hometown hero and national literary celebrity Holden Sheppard returned to Geraldton for one last Invisible Boys event on Friday night.

Josephine Hingst

Pumas' Millie Gerreyn is awarded the season MVP honour.

Basketball All Star and MVP honours celebrated

At the conclusion of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association grand finals, the division one top performers were recognised at the All Star and MVP presentations.

Luke Lawson

People cast their ballots at the Geraldton early voting centre.

Voting TrendsGeraldton shows decline in early voting numbers

Voters in Geraldton have continued the trend of having their voices heard before the State election, but less people are voting early compared to data from 2021.

Matthew Paddick