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A man has died after sustaining critical injuries in a crash near Paynes Find on Saturday.

RoadsPremiumMan, 63, dies in outback crash

One man had died and another is in hospital after a collision near Paynes Find.

Sally Q Davies

Francois Beukes, Cory Tenardi, Matt Drew and Richard Ryan are Geraldton's newest firefighters.

Emergency servicesPremiumGeraldton’s firefighter ranks gain four new members

Geraldton’s professional firefighting ranks has gained four new members after graduating from the WA Fire and Emergency Services Academy last Thursday evening. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Mid West speech pathologist Sophie Maines.

Medical techPremiumDiagnosing swallowing issues in Mid West to be made easier

Regional and metropolitan health services have collaborated on new virtual technology, allowing people in the Mid West experiencing swallowing difficulties to receive feedback and diagnoses in real time.

Rebecca Ruthven

Christmas on the Terrace.

Community spiritPremiumMarine Terrace hosts night of festive spirit and fun

Marine Terrace came alive on Thursday night as the annual Christmas on the Terrace filled the street with festive spirit. The busy foreshore was filled with families, stalls, and activations. 

Sally Q Davies

The Great Fingall Mine has been fired up again.

MiningWork restarts at historic mine in the Murchison.

Mining at Great Fingall outside of Cue is reaching depths not seen for more than a century. 

Sally Q Davies

Fires burn in Gidgegannup and Bindoon today 7NEWS

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Firefighters still battling out-of-control blazes across WA

Major roads are closed and an evacuation centres have been set up.

Harriet Flinn and Charlton Hart

WA College of Agriculture Narrogin graduate Zaria Frances, 17, was presented with the WASIA Neville Munns Scholarship by WASIA life member Eddie McEllister.

Ag students excelPremiumWA College of Agriculture students shearing success

Five students from WA’s agricultural colleges have been recognised for their outstanding skills in shearing and wool handling, receiving the WA Shearing Industry Association’s Neville Munns Scholarship awards.

Bob Garnant

Local businesses have been badly impacted by this weekend's power outage after thunderstorms downed power lines.

Power chaosPremiumPOWER PAIN: Counting the cost after mass outage

Households and businesses across Geraldton and the Mid West are counting the costs after the weekend’s massive power outage, which for most left them in the dark for more than 24 hours.

Kate Campbell & Sally Q Davies

An emergency bushfire alert in the Mid West has been downgraded as fireys strengthen containment lines around the blaze. 

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Residents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ as bushfire downgraded

An emergency bushfire alert in the Mid West has been downgraded as fireys strengthen containment lines around the blaze. 

Hannah Cross

Jingle through Geraldton. Christy Rock sets up the window display at The Brightside store for Thursday night’s Christmas on the Terrace market.

Christmas MarketsJingle through Geraldton

The annual Christmas on the Terrace markets set to brought the community together for an evening of festive fun.

Stuart Quinn

Kurt Mead for Rams.

SoftballPremiumBlaze and Rams to lock horns as battle for second heats up

Round nine of Geraldton’s softball competition promises a tight battle between Blaze and Rams as Martians face a tough battle against the ladder leaders

Derek Goforth

The Tarcoola Park Tennis Club's Match Play program players and coaches.

TennisPremiumTournament sparks interest in Tennis among Geraldton juniors

Tarcoola Park Tennis Club wraps up its Match Play program, which saw an uptick in junior participation rates.

Rebecca Ruthven

Jenna Denton with Shine students.

OfflinePremiumMid West youth share concerns about social media ban

After the start of the under-16 social media ban on Wednesday, local teenagers are concerned about their ability to keep in touch with their community.

Sally Q Davies

Hawks' Levi Owen delivered a masterclass.

BasketballPremiumLively clashes light up courts in round nine

There was plenty of spark on courts in round nine as Geraldton’s basketballers faced off in the penultimate round before Christmas break.

Derek Goforth & Rebecca Ruthven

Foam Frenzy supplied a popular activity

Community eventPremiumForeshore turns into bubble bath for GRAMS’ family fun day

More than 1000 people converged on Stow Gardens last weekend as music, culture and community combined for Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service’s family fun day. 

Sally Q Davies

Tia Hatch at the crease.

CricketPremiumFamiliar faces return for Wanderers-Sporties clash

Wanderers and Sporties are set to regain some troops as they prepare to go head to head in a much-anticipated battle for top spot.

Victor Tanti

Geraldton donors have supported the Fred Hollows Foundation.

CharityPremiumGeraldton helps keep not-for-profit’s vision going

An Australian charity has named Geraldton of the most giving areas in regional WA over the past 12 months.

Rebecca Ruthven

Spalding Park proposed concept

Local CouncilPremiumCroquet plans off like a roquet

Multi-sport vision for Spalding Park on the agenda while Croquet Club may have found a new home.

Stuart Quinn

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Electric VehiclesElectric highway to power up city’s future

Geraldton could be joining network of 117 stops along national electric vehicle highway.

Stuart Quinn

Nationals MLA and shadow minister for fisheries Kirrilee Warr at Geraldton Fishermen's Wharf.

Fishing banPremiumCalls for research to be released around controversial ban

Nationals MPs have called for an inquiry and for the State Government to release the modelling for its permanent demersal fishing ban, after Fisheries Minister revealed 2040 stock recovery prediction.

Sally Q Davies

An extension of the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme will increase the cost of flights on high-demand routes.

Regional travelPremiumPrices for ‘high-demand flights’ to rise under capped scheme

Mid West residents could face a $130 increase for a return fare to Perth as the rules were softened this week under a five-year extension to the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme.

Stuart Quinn

A water bomber plays its part in fighting the bushfire along Chapman River last week.

BushfiresPremiumWater Corp urges locals to plan for severe events

The Water Corporation is urging Mid West residents to prepare for the upcoming season of severe weather by having sufficient water supplies in their homes, and an action plan in place. 

Sally Q Davies

Sporties' Shyanne Thomas-Mirrielees.

CricketPremiumExpected victories as Sporties and Wanderers stay on top

Round eight in the Young Motors Women’s T20 Cricket League was played on the weekend with results unfolding as expected, with Sporties and Wanderers remaining on the winners’ list.

Victor Tanti & Rebecca Ruthven

Christmas on the Terrace is expected to be a busy event on Geraldton’s main street.

Christmas MarketJingle through Geraldton this December

Geraldton city centre will become a festive wonderland this week

Stuart Quinn