As teams came back from the general bye Olympic returned to the winners list as they downed Chapman Athletic to keep in touch with the leading Rovers. With the Rovers on a bye Olympic needed a win against Chapman Athletic to keep in touch and a brace from last year’s top scorer Paul Johnson and … [Read more…]
Mt Tarcoola Primary School is proof that it’s cool to be sun-safe, becoming the first school in the Mid West to have its own meter monitoring ultraviolet rays from the sun. The device, which shows the current UV reading on a large, easy-to-read display, was recently installed at the school, which the Cancer Council WA … [Read more…]
The Buccs are heading back to the big smoke this weekend as they prepare for a double-header, with the chance to go top potentially on the line. Last week’s win against Joondalup made it a six-game winning streak for the Buccs, putting them in second place, one win behind Rockingham Flames but with a game … [Read more…]
As projects across the Mid West create a rise in demand for housing to accommodate workers, power and water connection delays seem to be holding up the building process. Regional Development Minister Don Punch made an appearance at a housing forum in Geraldton on Monday, with stakeholders in the building industry having their say on … [Read more…]
A man has admitted to indecently dealing with a 12-year-old girl at the derelict Batavia Motor Inne. George Edward Albert Windie, 39, appeared in Geraldton Magistrates Court via video link from Hakea Prison on Thursday, when he pleaded guilty to two charges of indecently dealt with a child under 13 in circumstances of aggravation. The … [Read more…]
Western Power is using drones in a bid to increase reliability and maintenance across its network throughout the Mid West and WA. A 22-strong drone squad has been operating since August last year conducting more than 400 flight missions to help with power line inspections, fault findings and other testing on its network. One drone … [Read more…]
A Mid West ambulance volunteer and has been saluted in the King’s Birthday Honours this year for her outstanding commitment to the community during and after cyclone Seroja. Twelve members of the St John WA team received the distinguished Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) for King Charles’ first honours, including Northampton’s Sub Centre chairperson Amy Teakle, … [Read more…]
The wet weather failed to spoil the fun on the weekend as Spokes Cycle Club hosted their popular Strada Rossa event. Now in its 31st year, the Strada Rossa takes riders off the beaten track for a 115.8km race around Chapman Valley, including more than 30km of cycling on gravel. It’s one of the most … [Read more…]
Players from the Geraldton 8-ball Association showed big strides in last week’s country week tournament claiming five top-three finishes among the seven divisions they entered. After a disappointing campaign in 2022 when they finished last with zero wins in the top division, Geraldton finished with two wins from five games finishing in fourth above both … [Read more…]
The first month of winter is also a big month for sport with several sports holding June carnivals, with Geraldton bowling club hosting its 76th annual competition. Much like the women’s competition held over three days from June 4-6 was open to men’s fours groups which could be made up of players from a single … [Read more…]