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Liberal candidate for Geraldton Tim Milnes launched his campaign over the weekend.

Campaign LaunchPremiumLiberal candidate Tim Milnes launches Geraldton campaign

The Liberal party has officially launched their State election campaign in Geraldton, with candidate Tim Milnes saying the journey is one they’ll take together.

Matthew Paddick

Kiara O'Leary for Pi's sliding into home.

Softball Bulldogs flex their muscles with three rounds to go

With only three rounds remaining in the Geraldton Softball Association’s season, teams continued their push for finals positions in round 16 last weekend. 

Derek Goforth

Police, fire crews, and ambulances were called to North West Coastal Highway near First Street in Wonthella on Friday following a crash.

Car crashPremiumMan, 55, taken to hospital following Geraldton car crash

Police, fire crews and ambulances rushed to the scene of a serious car crash on one of Geraldton’s busiest roads on Friday afternoon.

Matthew Paddick

Mid West Ports Authority has partnered with Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates to plant 45 trees over the next three years in Geraldton.

Port PartnershipPremiumPort partnership set to create more trees in Geraldton

A partnership between the Mid West Port Authority and a Geraldton organisation is set to boost the number of trees across Geraldton.

Matthew Paddick

The Wajarri Yamatji people celebrating their successful Native Title Determination.

Native Title DeterminationPremiumMid West Aboriginal groups complete Native Title claims

The Wajarri Yamatji and Nanda people in the Mid West have been successful in their respective native title determination being resolved, after nearly 30 years of campaigning.

Matthew Paddick

City community development co-ordinator Pavlina Heiderova, city waste co-ordinator Jess Felix, deputy mayor Natasha Colliver, Cr Jennifer Critch and youth development officer Lisa Sage.

Women on WheelsPremiumPedal power on again to celebrate International Women’s Day

Hot on the wheels of a successful first outing, an event celebrating local women and staying active is back next month.

Josephine Hingst

Mid West youth have raised concerns with WA’s Commissioner for Children and Young People.

Listening tourPremiumMid West youth open up about mental health, bullying

Mental health, bullying and racism are the biggest issues confronting Mid West youth and they feel their parents and teachers don’t understand, according to WA’s Commissioner for Children and Young People.

Kate Campbell

Leanne Miletic, Frank Cooper and Robyn Sciberras who are residents of Drummond Cove Caravan Park.

Residents rightsCommentsPremiumResidents fear homelessness after caravan park closure

Elderly and at-risk residents of a local caravan park fear they may soon be homeless after being told they must pack up and leave due to park closure.

Josephine Hingst

Nationals candidate for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr.

Coffee with CandidatesElection campaign Warr talk over coffee

In the election lead-up, the Geraldton Guardian will sit down with the main candidates for Geraldton in a bid to find out about the person behind the pollie or wannabe pollie. We continue with Kirrilee Warr.

Matthew Paddick

Protect yourself from buying a lemon.

Consumer WatchPremiumThe dark side of bargain car sales

Dodgy unlicensed car dealers are a blight on the community. They often put consumers and road users at risk by selling cars riddled with problems.

Natasha Pirrottina

Jack Etherton was named best U18 pitcher at the National Softball Championships.

Softball Etherton stars at national softball champs

Geraldton softball talent Jack Etherton has returned from the U18 National Softball Championships in Sydney with yet another accolade to his name. 

Derek Goforth

A beach stone-curlew pictured with a crab at the Greenough River Estuary.

Library exhibitPremiumWetland photo exhibit at Geraldton library

If you are a nature-lover, a photographer extraordinaire or simply just looking for something nice to do, the Geraldton Regional Library has a fun photo exhibition for all ages.

Josephine Hingst

North West Central MLA Merome Beard says her stolen car ahead of early polls opening on Monday is another example of how more needs to be done to curb juvenile crime.

WA ELECTION 2025VideoPremiumWATCH: MP’s car stolen, later used in bottle shop ram raid

Merome Beard said the theft of her car ahead of early polls opening on Monday is another example of how more needs to be done to curb juvenile crime.

Matthew Paddick

B52's claim the A-grade women's championship.

Water poloB52’s cement dynasty with five-peat in water polo

The B52’s women’s A-grade team cemented their dynasty with a fifth consecutive championship, defeating Demons 12-8 in the Geraldton water polo grand final on Saturday. 

Derek Goforth

B52's claim the A-grade water polo championship.

Water poloB52’s reign supreme in the pool

The B52’s dominated across the men’s grades, securing all grand final victories to conclude the Geraldton water polo season, in a thrilling Saturday at the Aquarena.

Derek Goforth

Pumas claim the 2025 GABA women's championship.

Basketball PremiumPumas and Chapman Valley champions

The biggest night on the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association’s calender played out on Friday night with the grand finals in both the men’s and women’s leagues attracting big crowds.

Luke Lawson

Towns win the 2025 Young Motors T20 Series Cup.

Cricket PremiumTowns retain the T20 cup against Wanderers

Towns retained the Young Motors T20 Series Cup with an impressive 50-run win over Wanderers at Wonthella on Friday night.

Victor Tanti

Political experts say the race for the Geraldton seat is between Liberal Tim Milnes, Labor's Lara Dalton, independent Shane Van Styn, and Nationals' Kirrilee Warr/

State ElectionPremiumVan Styn preferences Libs ahead of Nats

Geraldton independent candidate Shane Van Styn says he has no malice towards the Nationals despite putting Liberal candidate Tim Milnes at number two on his how to vote card.

Matthew Paddick

Data from CoreLogic has indicated house price increases in Geraldton have slowed.

Prices easingLocal buyers could be forced out of housing market: expert

A Geraldton real estate expert says the local market conditions could force buyers out of the housing market, amid fresh data showing house price increases are easing.

Matthew Paddick

Evie Prout for B52's.

Water polo B52’s eye off silverware after dominant season

The stakes will be at their highest when B52’s and Demons face-off in both the men’s and women’s A-grade water polo grand finals on Saturday.

Derek Goforth

Police Minister Paul Papalia says the arrest of an accused domestic violence fugitive in Geraldton was thanks to officers deployed through Operation Regional Shield.

Operation Regional ShieldPremiumAccused DV fugitive caught through Operation Regional Shield

The arrest of an accused domestic violence fugitive in Geraldton was proof of Operation Regional Shield in action, according to the police minister.

Matthew Paddick

Chapman Valley’s Aaron Ralph charging Kobe Simpson.

Basketball Pumas look to go two from two in the big dance

After 15 regular rounds of the 2024-25 Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association season, it all comes down to Friday night in the men’s and women’s grand finals.

Luke Lawson

Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative chief executive Marc Anderson, Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, Liberal MHR Melissa Price and State Liberal candidate for Geraldton Tim Milnes.

Federal VisitPremiumLey visits Geraldton amid impending Federal election call

With an impending call on a date for the Federal election, deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley visited Geraldton to get an insight into how small business has been impacted over the past three years.

Matthew Paddick

Shane Van Styn and Paul Brown.

Name and shamePremiumVan Styn stands by “name and shame” policy

Geraldton independent candidate Shane Van Styn says he has no issues with naming and shaming repeat offenders and is “willing to take some of the heat” if any problems arise.

Matthew Paddick