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Nationals leader Shane Love at the party's election count function at Wonthella Bowling Club in Geraldton.

WA DecidesPremiumLove, Beard fight to stay in politics

Nationals leader Shane Love was confident heading into last night’s election count of securing the new seat of Mid-West in the battle against his former protege.

Matthew Paddick

Dr Ian Taylor is a director with Panaceum Group based in the Mid West.

Urgent Care ClinicPremiumQuestions over staff as urgent care clinic welcomed

A medical professional in the Mid West says he’s open-minded about the promise of a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic based in Geraldton, but was concerned about how it would be staffed.

Matthew Paddick

CCTV of the theft and ram raid involving North West Central MLA Merome Beard’s car in Carnarvon.

No-confidence votePremiumCandidates stand behind Carnarvon no-confidence vote

Candidates for the new Mid-West seat say they stand behind the Shire of Carnarvon’s vote of no-confidence towards the State and Federal governments for their handling of vulnerable children.

Matthew Paddick

Fields of Gold has received support in the lead up to the State Election.

State electionLabor announces funding for Backroads Fields of Gold

WA Labor has committed funding to keep the Backroads Gravel Fields of Gold gravel ride and running festival going if re-elected on Saturday.

Josephine Hingst

A woman was robbed in the Northgate Shopping Centre carpark.

CrimePremiumWoman robbed in broad daylight at shopping centre

Bystanders chased down the juvenile and called police, who apprehended the boy and returned the purse to the victim.

Josephine Hingst

The current members of State Parliament in Liberal Merome Beard and National Shane Love are the favourites to take out the new Mid West seat, according to experts.

Mid-West seatPremiumLove, Beard fighting to stay in politics ahead of election

The two sitting members of Parliament vying for the Mid-West seat say they are determined to bring the best out of the region, as the campaign for the seat enters its final days.

Matthew Paddick

The Rams battled their way to a grand final showdown.

Softball Utakarra hosts State softball tournament

The Utakarra softball diamond was alive with action over the weekend as teams from across the State competed in the Rams Skins State Softball Tournament on Sunday.

Derek Goforth

On The Mark wins at Geraldton for jockey Peta Edwards

Racing On The Mark makes its mark yet again

With the Geraldton Gold Cup fast approaching, trainers are throwing their best horses on the track for the remaining few meets before the big dance with punters keeping a close eye on contenders on Saturday.

Luke Lawson

The Jurien Bay marina.

Marina ResearchPremiumMore research set for Jurien Bay Marina

The Shire of Dandaragan says the Jurien Bay marina project has most major approvals in place, with more consulting set to take place before tenders are called later this year.

Matthew Paddick

Josh Backshall, Layla Forsyth and Stacey Connell with their massive find

Trash into treasurePremiumFlotsam and Jetsam art exhibition kicks off for another year

Hundreds of people gathered at Fisherman’s Wharf early on Monday morning, hoping to grab the perfect treasure out of piles of trash.

Josephine Hingst

Coral bleaching at Ningaloo lagoon.

Coral bleachingPremiumWarmer than average temps to blame for coral bleaching

Elevated sea temperatures that have caused widespread environmental devastation along the Ningaloo Reef have been detected as far as 300 metres below sea level in some areas.

Josephine Hingst

Invisible Boys author Holden Sheppard.

Author’s homecomingPremiumHolden Sheppard returns to Gero with sequel & new book news

Hometown hero and national literary celebrity Holden Sheppard returned to Geraldton for one last Invisible Boys event on Friday night.

Josephine Hingst

The candidates for the Mid-West seat at the March 8 State election.

WA election 2025PremiumMid-West candidates on why you should vote for them

With three days to go until the State election, the Midwest Times has given all the candidates vying for the new seat of Mid-West the opportunity for a final pitch on why  they deserve your vote.

Josephine Hingst

The Shire of Carnarvon has passed a vote of no-confidence in the State and Federal governments over its handling of at-risk youth in regional WA.

Action pleaPremiumShire’s no-confidence vote for government handling of youth

The Shire of Carnarvon has declared a vote of no-confidence in the State and Federal governments for their handling of vulnerable children across regional WA.

Matthew Paddick

On The Mark wins at Geraldton for jockey Peta Edwards.

RacingOn The Mark makes its case for the Cup

Barry Newnham’s On The Mark took out race of the day at Geraldton Turf Club’s 13th meet of the season on Thursday, winning by three lengths in another impressive run in the lead up to the Geraldton Cup.

Luke Lawson

Nationals leader Shane Love is feeling confident about the election.

State electionPremiumLove confident of taking Mid-West seat

Nationals WA leader Shane Love says he is confident he can claim the new Mid-West seat as his party commits to election promises for Carnarvon.

Matthew Paddick

Founder of The Blokehood Project Brenten Wellington and Nationals Geraldton candidate Kirrilee Warr.

The Blokehood ProjectPremiumNats promise $5000 for program to support teenage boys

The Nationals WA have pledged $5000 to a program that mentors and fosters resilience, leadership and emotional intelligence in teenage boys in Geraldton.

Staff reporter

Invisible Boys star Joseph Zada with director and creator Nicholas Verso during production in Geraldton.

Film friendly focusPremiumCall for Mid West communities to become film-friendly

Geraldton’s presence as a film-friendly city is now firmly in focus after the Stan production of Invisible Boys. Now the call-out has been issued for other Mid West communities to follow suit.

Josephine Hingst

Local photographers Steve Pidgeon, Tanya Causer, John Blackwell, Heather Beswick and Bill Belson

Behind the lensPremiumLibrary event celebrates work of local photographers

Geraldton Regional Library hosted an event last Thursday to celebrate an exhibition of local photographers’ work, showcasing bird life across the Chapman Valley and Geraldton estuaries.

Josephine Hingst

Abbie Cornish, Alyla Browne and Michael Dorman star in Whale Shark Jack.

WA on screenPremiumFeature film Whale Shark Jack to be shot on Ningaloo Reef

A magical part of WA — Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef — will star in a new original movie called Whale Shark Jack being brought to life by Stan and Screen Australia..

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton's median house price rose by 5.8 per cent in the December 2024 quarter.

Property snapshotPremiumGeraldton’s property price growth tops the regions

Geraldton is leading the charge in the property market, recording the highest price growth in regional WA in the past three months.

Kate Campbell

Geraldton's early voting centre was a hive of activity on Monday.

Early birdsPremiumHundreds flock to cast votes on first day of pre-polling

Early polling has kicked off for the Mid-West and Geraldton seats, with initial local data indicating Labor has had a strong start in Geraldton.

Josephine Hingst and Matthew Paddick

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 alleged theft of her car in Carnarvon ahead of early polls opening on Monday is another example of how more needs to be done to curb juvenile crime.

Matthew Paddick

Pumas' Tia Morgan scored 16 points.

Basketball Both Pumas teams advance to 2025 grand finals

Pumas have made their way to the big dance in both the men’s and women’s top division after winning their respective preliminary finals in the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association on Monday night.

Luke Lawson