A man accused of firing a homemade shotgun during an argument on a Geraldton street will stand trial. Police uncovered a cache of weapons when he was arrested.
Liam Beatty
A man jailed over the brutal, unprovoked bashing of a stranger in a Geraldton pub last year — which left the victim unconscious — had only been out of prison for less than a month.
Earlier this month, O’Malley told me Profit Moon, the new Xhalisse EP, would be bigger, heavier and more energetic than her previous work. Well, I think she’s hit the nail on the head.
Lisa Favazzo
A “stupid” decision to throw glass bottles — one of which hit a police officer — into a near-riot outside a Geraldton pub has landed a man a suspended jail term and fine.
The City of Greater Geraldton will consider two capital works initiatives aimed at improving safety at the foreshore water park in response to concerns raised by residents.
Phoebe Pin
If only I’d known about Greenough Cafe sooner, where a date with an alpaca is part of the breakfast package.
Shopkeepers call for pedestrian access and parking to be better promoted while the demolition company is on site today to begin the process of bulldozing the fire-ravage old Vic Hotel.
Geoff Vivian and Liam Beatty
Just half of Geraldton locals surveyed in a straw poll this week are willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Geraldton Guardian followed local member Ian Blayney out cavasing for votes.
Geoff Vivian
Council demands more information about proposed Geraldton bypass.
A record number of visitors passed through the Kalbarri National Park this summer, with park rangers attributing the spike to the opening of the Kalbarri Skywalk last year.
Turnover for businesses have fallen by up to 80 per cent in the wake of the February 19 fire, prompting owners to hold a crisis meeting yesterday.
Geoff Vivian & Liam Beatty
The City of Greater Geraldton Council has agreed to cough up $60,000 to support the highly anticipated Shore Leave festival in May.
Cameron James Evans was forced to surrender his dog to the RSPCA after pleading guilty to an animal cruelty offence but has taken the extraordinary step of asking for the animal to be returned.
Geraldton residents have already started casting their ballots ahead of the March State Election, with polling booths now open for early voting.
A Mid West teenager who recently moved to Geraldton has been remanded in custody after allegedly reoffending while on bail and “thumbing his nose” at the court.
Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.
Lanai Scarr
“Smooth talker”, “family man”, “charged with manslaughter” — these are just some of the words used to describe the man who built a Geraldton primary school when his great-grandson came to town.
Bella, the 10-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, was the last of her litter to find a home. Now, she is the most popular dog in Geraldton — well, at least in terms of her name and breed.
Almost 900 concerned Geraldton residents have urged the City to make the foreshore water park and playground area safer, with councillors considering the matter at tonight’s council meeting.
A building order to demolish the old Victoria Hotel in Geraldton has been issued to the owners. Administrators of the insolvent company say they will act tear it down as quickly as possible.
Liam Beatty & Lisa Favazzo
A former National Australia Bank employee who stole $41,000 from the bank customers’ accounts in Northampton to pay off her debts has pleaded guilty in court.
Part of Geraldton’s main street will remain closed to traffic for the foreseeable future until the charred remains of the old Victoria Hotel are torn down due to safety risks.
The building now faces demolition and part of the road is closed to the public, but — despite the smoke and low foot-traffic — most neighbouring businesses reopened today.
Lisa Favazzo & Liam Beatty
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