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newsPremium‘Fake fight’: Australia Day debate lashed

The Education Minister says there are no plans to change Australia Day and called the January 26 debate a “fake fight”.

Jessica Wang

Emergency services fundingPremiumBusselton funding to increase water supply for firefighters

City of Busselton has received more than $300,000 in grants from the State Government to increase water availability for firefighters. 

Sofia Fimognari

Reuse shopPremiumReuse shop opens at Busselton Waste Transfer Station

A reuse shop has opened at the Busselton Waste Transfer Station, selling a range of second-hand items which would have otherwise gone to landfill.

Ezra Kaye

hot forecastCapes real estate market starting to cool in 2025

House prices in the Capes region are expected to track only slightly above the 10 per cent predicted for metropolitan Perth this year

Warren Hately

State ElectionLibs promise two RFDS choppers and base in Geraldton

The WA Liberals have promised to establish an RFDS base in Geraldton with two rescue helicopters, should they form government after the State election.

Matthew Paddick

Olympians have notched six wins, against one defeat.Olympians seeking a seventh victory

CBC face the toughest assignment of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Association’s women’s first division on Friday night against premiership favourites Olympians.

Neale Harvey

WATER PROPOSALPremiumCity reveals latest proposal to solve KBRC water issue

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder says it has offered the “best deal” to the KBRC to help solve the ongoing water stalemate, but has received no response from the club since its last public statement. 

Tegan Guthrie

CourtPremiumMum who ‘snapped’ and stabbed husband amid DV avoids jail

A Geraldton mother who pleaded guilty to stabbing her husband has avoided jail time, with the magistrate saying his decision was ‘an incredibly fine margin’.

Matthew Paddick

Work warningPremiumMonadelphous fine ‘should serve as safety reminder’

WorkSafe WA says a $685,000 fine handed to a company over the death of a worker should serve as a reminder to workplaces that risk assessments should be done for each task.

Tegan Guthrie

RacingPremiumFaithfull eyes four trebles on Gero track

The Australia Day weekend kicks off on Friday at the Geraldton Turf Club for its 11th meet of the season, with local favourites and Perth trainers spreading across seven blockbuster races. 

Luke Lawson

BasketballStateside upset flag contenders, as heat interrupts round 13

An upset result and heat-induced postponements headlined round 13 of action in the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association.

Luke Lawson

Australian citizenshipPremiumCitizen-to-be speaks of life from India to Geraldton

Geraldton resident Maneesh Mathew will be one of the thousands of new Australian citizens after Sunday’s citizenship ceremony.

Matthew Paddick

Athletics PremiumPoly pipe and a dream for decathlete

MWAS decathlete Wynand Neethling will be hurling himself over the bar in the State pole volt titles but with no facility in the Mid West, he faced a dilemma. In steps Mid West athletics legend Gary Clark.

Luke Lawson

What I SeePremiumA geography teacher’s art of getting lost

Every time I travel, there tends to be an element of adventure.

Peter Fiorenza

Courts & CrimePremiumAccused Eneabba shooter in custody for almost a year

An Eneabba man accused of shooting a man and remanded in custody for almost a year could have his charges dropped if paperwork is not served before his next court appearance.

Jessica Moroney

Quick approvalsPremiumCity announces town planner bookings for quick approvals

Preparing development applications has become simpler thanks to a new service being offered by the City of Greater Geraldton.

Josephine Hingst

Regional microgridsNationals promise to create regional microgrids

The WA Nationals say they will provide long-term stability to regional areas through microgrids if they form government in 2025, with a Mid West town set to be the pilot for the program.

Matthew Paddick

CricketPremiumSenior country week: BMR sides competing across divisions

Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association has sent three teams to senior country week in Perth, competing in the top grade as well as D and E-sections.

Josh Kempton

AthleticsMid West athletes shine at state champs

Mid West Academy of Sport track and field athletes starred at the annual Country Athletics Championships in Bunbury earlier this month, with every Mid West athlete placing. 

Luke Lawson

Courts & justicePremiumAccused set to stand trial over toddler hit-and-run

A man accused of running over a three-year-old boy and leaving him for dead on a Karloo street will go to trial in September.

Jessica Moroney

Youth FundingLabor makes $1 million promise for Geraldton PCYC

Geraldton’s PCYC would receive $1 million dollars in funding from a re-elected Labor Government, which the organisation said would go a long way.

Matthew Paddick

Glenfield burglaryPremiumMan avoids jail after attempted alcohol theft

A 22-year-old man who broke into Glenfield Shopping Centre on Tuesday night and attempted to steal two trolleys of alcohol and pre-mixed drinks worth more than $1000 has avoided an immediate jail term.

Jessica Moroney

Election CommitmentLabor to fund $3m sporting facilities in Geraldton

Labor has committed to funding the installation of new sporting facilities in Geraldton, should they be re-elected in 2025.

Matthew Paddick

Heat warningPremiumRSPCA pleads with owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars

West Australian dog owners are being urged to leave their four-legged friends safely at home as the State faces another week of sweltering temperatures.

Josephine Hingst