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Julie Freeman MLC.

Speed debateAngst mounting over default speed limit slash plan

Opposition is growing to a Federal Government proposal that could see the default speed limit on non-signposted rural and regional roads across Australia to as low as 70km/h.

Kate Campbell & Georgia Campion

Denmark is a unique part of WA.

What I SeePremiumThe unexpected delight of discovering a hidden little gem

Have you ever been to Denmark? No, I don’t mean to visit our lovely Queen Mary, but the little place tucked away in the Great Southern region of WA. What a little gem.

Peter Fiorenza

If the Federal Government is serious about saving lives on regional roads, the answer lies in better infrastructure and education, not blanket speed reductions. 

OpinionPremiumFix rural roads before slowing down drivers

There’s an obvious logic to the idea that lower speeds can reduce the risk of accidents and it’s a principle I support in the right context.

Julie Freeman

Millie Gerreyn from Pumas defends Holly Baynes from Trades.

BasketballPremiumPumas post big wins on the board in round 4

Pumas’ men and women both impressed on the court in round four of the Geraldton basketball season, with standout performances keeping the early ladder tight and unpredictable.

Derek Goforth

Carly Kay, Kate York, Jo Blayney and Kelly Eastough with Bendigo Bank's $100,000 cheque. Insets: Ali Bailey and Jemma Langley.

Sweet charityPremiumDisco, dancing and donations as hundreds enjoy charity gala

Geraldton’s spirit of generosity and compassion was overflowing at the 2025 Midwest Charity Begins at Home gala on Saturday night, with $315,000 raised to help local families in need.

Staff reporter

Austin Galati brings home race two winner Belvedere Rock.

Horse RacingPremiumGalati Party: Jockey earns another hat-trick at Geraldton

All the results from the seven races at Geraldton Turf Club at Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup day meet.

Stuart Quinn

Bluff Point captain Cody Doran.

CricketPremiumPointers and CVN face off in dual weekend clashes

Bluff Point and Chapman Valley-Northampton are on overtime in this weekend’s Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League.

Victor Tanti

Reuben Chapman finished second in the boys under-17, 400m hurdles.

AthleticsPremiumGeraldton athletes impress at WA all schools champs

A group of junior athletic stars from Geraldton have done themselves proud at last weekend’s State All Schools Track and Field Championships in Perth.

Staff reporter

Taryn Purcell swings for Marlins.

SoftballPremiumBlaze find their rhythm, as Suiside set the benchmark

Several teams are hitting their stride as the Geraldton softball season moves into full swing, including Batavia Blaze in men’s division one.

Derek Goforth

Joel Cross in action for Demons.

Water poloPremiumBattle between B52’s and Demons could be finals preview

The B52’s and Demons clash in men’s A-grade water polo on Saturday could easily be a preview of finals action later in the season.

Derek Goforth

Nexus Captain Bree de Boer, cabin crew trainer Roberta Bassano, City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, airport commercial and compliance supervisor Amy Gartner and Qantas customer service trainer Tayla Renwick.

Airport playgroundPremiumNew playground unveiled at Geraldton Airport

Geraldton families now have a new spot for play dates with the launch of Ready GET Go — a colourful, three-tiered airport-themed playground now open inside the Geraldton Airport terminal. 

Josephine Hingst

Main picture: the team from Shampers at Three at Geraldton Turf Club. Inset pics: Carlee Edwards and Lorelei Eastough enjoy the day, while Seth Patience is named best dressed gent.

Horse RacingPremiumCup Day in Gero: The skies were blue and the wind blew

The fashion stakes were just as fierce as the racing at Geraldton Turf Club on Tuesday.

Josephine Hingst

Former Geraldton locals Kodie Bedford and Tasma Walton are two of the creative driving forces behind the new TV series Reckless.

Gero girls take overPremiumKodie Bedford talks all things Reckless and Geraldton

Geraldton has a habit of producing powerhouse storytellers — and Kodie Beford is the latest name making waves across national television. 

Josephine Hingst

Uncertainty persists over the future of the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme.

Regional TravelAirfare cap scheme faces turbulent times

Uncertainty over a scheme capping regional airfares after June 30 next year is escalating, with regional travellers facing increased prices when trying to book flights after its initial expiry date.

Stuart Quinn

Mullewa Hospital - Minister for Health Infrastructure John Carey

Regional HealthPremiumMullewa Hospital slab pour complete, 2027 end date flagged

Concrete slabs complete and structural work soon to begin on regional health centre.

Stuart Quinn

The Midwest squad that travelled to Bunbury for the D’Arcy Slater and Women in Tennis tournament.

TennisPremiumLocal kids competitive at D’Arcy Slater tennis tournament

Mid West tennis kids “extremely competitive” at the D’Arcy Slater and Women in Tennis Tournament in Bunbury.

Stuart Quinn

Artist Hayley Savage, of Sunflower Studios, with the mural at Chapman Valley Primary School.

Avian artPremiumBird is the word at Chapman Valley Primary School

Community awareness about the endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo is taking off thanks to a striking new mural at Chapman Valley Primary School.

Stuart Quinn

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune with the successful recipients from round 33 of the city's community grants program.

Council coffersPremiumNext lot of community grants unveiled

Funding will help to support local organisations in the delivery of events, education initiatives and training programs.

Stuart Quinn

The Jurien Bay marina.

Jurien Bay foreshorePremiumDrop-in sessions for community feedback on foreshore plans

The shire is keen to hear from the community about what they would like to see included in the updated masterplan for the Jurien Bay foreshore.

Stuart Quinn

A previous Turquoise Coast Festival.

Turquoise Coast FestivalPremiumJurien Bay’s Turquoise Coast Festival set to shine bright

Jurien Bay is gearing up for a spectacular celebration as the Turquoise Coast Festival returns on Saturday, November 8 — promising a jam-packed day of seaside fun, family entertainment and dazzling fireworks. 

Josephine Hingst

Police at the scene of a shooting in Eneabba.

Courts and CrimeEneabba man admits shooting but denies intent

The trial of a 47-year-old Eneabba man accused of intentionally shooting another man to cause grievous bodily harm has begun in the Geraldton District Court. 

Josephine Hingst

Strapper Brooke Martin with Safe Hustle and trainer Julia Martin on Spirit Man at Pages Beach, Geraldton.

Melbourne Cup DayPremiumAll the races and attractions for Cup Day in Geraldton

Glamour and gee-gees at Geraldton Turf Club on Tuesday.

Stuart Quinn

Main picture: Lynne Blighton at Marks Tey, Essex in 1966 riding Eastern Abbott in a Point to Point Steeplechase. Inset pics: Lyn's race story in Pix magazine in 1976 and Lynne Blighton.

Her story in historyPremium50 years on, female jockey recalls her Cup day win in Gero

Every Melbourne Cup Day, Queenslander Lynne Blighton remembers her own race that stopped a small part of the Mid West, a race she believes earned her a place in WA racing history.

Stuart Quinn

Abbie McDonald for Demons and Emma Smith for B52's tussle.

Water poloPremiumDemons surge gets them across the line against B52’s

Demons made a powerful statement of intent with their 11-8 win over B52’s in women’s A-grade as round three action of the Geraldton water polo caused a splash.

Derek Goforth