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CALM BEFORE STORMGeraldton residents play and prepare ahead of cyclone

Geraldton locals had mixed responses this morning to blue and yellow alerts being declared for Tropical Cyclone Seroja.

Elise Van Aken & Phoebe Pin

CYCLONE D-DAYGeraldton in lockdown as red alert declared

People in Geraldton have been warned to stay indoors with a red alert declared as tropical cyclone Seroja barrels towards the coast.

Staff reporters

Cyclone loomsGeraldton prepares for Cyclone Seroja

Park manager says some are still not taking the threat seriously.

Geoff Vivian

Evacuation centreEvacuation centre open

If you feel unsafe where you are you can check in from 5pm.

Geoff Vivian

CYCLONE UPDATECyclone Seroja to bring severe weather, flash floods

Abrolhos evacuated, people urged to clean yards, avoid camping, prepare.

Geoff Vivian

review
review
Smashed Gero
review
The best of the best in Gero’s brekkie brunch scene

As a Smashed Gero send-off, our brekkie brunch reviewer Lisa Favazzo has put together a handy guide to help you find your perfect breakfast match.

Lisa Favazzo

BasketballNational contest a family affair

Parents and grandparents watch him playing for country WA in under 18 competition.

Reuben Carder

BoxingMayor steps into ring with unknown fighter

Van Styn will square off with an unknown fighter in Saturday tournament.

Reuben Carder

Kiwi exodusKiwi keen on bubble travel

Quarantine remains for Kiwis returning to WA despite travel bubble

Geoff Vivian

Cyclone SerojaHolidaymakers to leave now to avoid cyclone Seroja

Emergency service personnel urge holiday makers to return home now before it becomes unsafe to do so, with Shark Bay, Kalbarri and Mullewa identified as areas at particular risk of cyclone damage.

Phoebe Pin and Geoff Vivian and Brianna Dugan

IN THE BACKPremiumTeenager accused of glassing for trial

The defence told the court he would submit that the accused’s actions were in “self-defence” and “an accident”.

Elise Van Aken

opinion
opinion
From the editor
opinion
Our spirit of kindness shines after shocking incident

The way our community has reacted following last week’s alleged road rage incident speaks volumes more about us than the alleged actions of one person.

Kate Campbell

Puppy powerPooch helps save water across Mid West

Springer spaniel Kep puts her powerful nose to good use by sniffing out hard-to-find water pipeline leaks across the Mid West.

Phoebe Pin

CAUGHT OUTPremiumGeraldton grandfather pleads guilty to sex charge

A 44-year-old man has pleaded guilty after sending an explicit video of himself to an undercover police officer pretending to be a 14-year-old girl online.

Elise Van Aken

Hit-and-runHit-and-run accused faces court from prison

The man accused of running down a cyclist — who is looking at life in a wheelchair — and fleeing the scene in Geraldton last week appeared in court again yesterday from WA’s toughest prison.

Elise Van Aken & Phoebe Pin

PLEA NO DEALPremiumRape accused opts for court trial

The man accused of dragging a teenage girl into a bush and raping her in Rangeway last year will go to trial after last week becoming confused by how he was pleading.

Elise Van Aken

Vaccine rolloutAboriginal medical practice starts vaccine rollout

A Yamatji woman was among the first to receive her COVID-19 jab when a Geraldton Aboriginal medical practice started its vaccination program this week.

Phoebe Pin

RevealedPremiumTorn banknote at centre of billion-dollar drug deal

This is the torn banknote which prosecutors allege gave the green light to one of the biggest drugs deals in Australian history.

Tim Clarke

Cyclone impactAbrolhos tours cancelled as cyclone looms

Tour operators lose business as Abrolhos-bound tourists opt for refunds as Tropical Cyclone Seroja brews off the coast.

Geoff Vivian

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Now listen hereCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Why country WA LGBTQI+ members want to change Pride

A “mechanism to attract tourism”. Exploiting the “pink dollar”. Taking “personal gain”. These are a few of the phrases used to describe modern day Pride by the people the event is meant to support

Caitlyn Watts, Elise Van Aken & Grace Hendry

Minigolf funNew minigolf spot to entertain travellers

Brand Highway motorists can now enjoy a free game of minigolf when they stop to stretch their legs in Badgingarra.

Geoff Vivian

“Action” demanded‘Something has to be done’ after man, 41, dies in crash

A speed limit cut, road modifications and driver education will be vital in preventing future accidents on Indian Ocean Drive.

Geoff Vivian & Phoebe Pin

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Gun photo shockPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Dad in strife over pointing shotgun at baby

A Woorree father of two is in legal trouble after being pictured pointing a shotgun at his baby daughter and leaving a cache of firearms and ammunition strewn about his bedroom at the family home.

Elise Van Aken

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Dumb dadPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Father posted pic of gun ammo belt around infant son

A Geraldton father took a picture of himself pointing a shotgun at his young daughter as well as posting another with an ammunition belt placed across his infant son inside a cot.

Elise Van Aken

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