Mid West hockey associations enjoyed strong performances at the weekend’s country week championships, with Geraldton crowned the top region of WA hockey. Geraldton defeated Upper Great Southern to claim the 2023 CBH Group Women’s Country Championships division one title in a thrilling grand final clash. With the sides at a 0-0 deadlock heading into the … [Read more…]
The best junior drivers in the Mid West took to the track in Shark Bay on June 10 as the club held its Junior Perpetual Trophy Day. The event sees junior top stars and new stars battle it out attracting drivers aged between 10 and 16 from around the State. Geraldton’s Travis Strelley took out … [Read more…]
Mid West hockey associations enjoyed strong performances at the weekend’s country week championships, with Geraldton crowned the top region of WA hockey. Geraldton defeated Upper Great Southern to claim the 2023 CBH Group Women’s Country Championships division one title in a thrilling grand final clash. With the sides at a 0-0 deadlock heading into the … [Read more…]
A Geraldton man who went on a shopping spree with a stolen debit card and crashed a stolen car escaping police has landed himself in jail. Mark Edward Gordon Hickman, 33, was convicted in Geraldton Magistrates Court on Monday of 22 charges, including eight counts of gains benefit by fraud, two counts of stealing motor … [Read more…]
A Federal Government decision to phase out live sheep exports is “torpedoing” an industry based on emotions and opposition from the “woke” set, a public forum in Geraldton was told this week, with businesses in the Mid West already feeling the brunt. Almost 100 frustrated farmers and other stakeholders in the live sheep trade attended … [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 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…]
A medical emergency on the Abrolhos Islands last week has fuelled further calls for a rescue helicopter to be based in Geraldton. Geraldton Marine Rescue was called out to Pigeon Island on Friday at 9pm for someone needing urgent medical attention after going into anaphylactic shock. The crew left at 10pm with three paramedics on … [Read more…]
If it had four wheels there was a good chance it was racing in Carnarvon on the weekend as the local speedway held the annual North West Championships. More than 100 racers belted up to take part in the club’s biggest event across nine categories of ranging from junior new stars up to Limited Sprincars … [Read more…]
The Services Australia mobile service centre will be making its way through the Mid West for 11 days throughout June to provide a range of services for regional and rural communities. The van named Blue Gum, acts as a travelling link to Medicare, Centrelink and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The project increases accessibility for … [Read more…]