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25.01.2022 People are paying oodles for cavoodles and other designer dogs during the coronavirus pandemic. Some breeders are asking as much as $15,000 for some breeds as prices skyrocket alongside demand.

25.01.2022 Do you think $199 one way from Geraldton to Perth is a good deal? WA Labor has promised that if elected, regional residents within 1000km of Perth will have airfares capped at $199. While those further will be capped at $299.

24.01.2022 A building has collapsed at Curtin University in Perth, killing one person and injuring two others. The building was under construction and no Curtin University staff or students were involved.

23.01.2022 It's advent calendar time! We want to know... how old is too old for an advent calendar? Caitlin McLean made these advent calendars for her sisters, with little activities and gifts inside. What does yours look like? Does it have chocolate in it? Or maybe something else?

23.01.2022 CHARITY CANS STOLEN FROM BEHIND 8ft BARBED WIRE FENCE Organised thieves have stolen bulk aluminium cans being collected for charity. A wool bale full of cans was taken from behind an 8ft barbed wire fence at the Geraldton Basketball Stadium, and Midwest Charity Begins at Home which helps terminally ill people was also hit. ... Peter Brown is the president of Geraldton Basketball, and a board member of 'Midwest Charity Begins at Home', he said they'll have to change the way the cans are stored in the future. "It's frustrating," he said. "They were all locked up, behind a barbed wire fence. They've climbed a fence and must've thrown the bag over the fence." Mr Brown said a few hundred dollars worth of cans had been stolen. "The money (for the charity) goes to people suffering cancer and are in great need of money, (so this) reduces what we're able to give out," he said.

23.01.2022 Nesting willy wagtails What do you think he's saying? Justine Rowe from Around The Traps-Rural Life in Photos says these ones nesting at her place in Wongoondy are used to her now but she imagines this one saying "you better stay away".... Justine Rowe

23.01.2022 The Great Northern Football League is warning fans they could face a lengthy wait to get into the ground for this weekend's grand finals due to new COVID-19 rules for gatherings over 500 people. League vice president Heather Brett says the last-minute notice and lack of support for the volunteer group to get everything in place in time has been very frustrating. She says all people entering the Rec ground will be required to provide name and contact details as well as acknow...ledge they are not feeling unwell or have travelled interstate or overseas in the past 14 days. All entry will be through Augustus Street gate and exit will be Francis Street gate. Staff will be undertaking additional cleaning and ensuring spectators are following the Covid safety protocols for social distancing and good hygiene practices. Ms Brett says the requirements should not stop people attending and enjoying a great day of footy. GNFL Captains Ben Saunders and Farren Parfitt with Umpire Steve Pratt from the Think Mental Health round.

22.01.2022 Wajarri Elder Len Merry spent his younger years living and working on stations about the Murchison region of Western Australia. It was a life of hard work, but a life he loved. Len is investigating whether he is one of thousands of people who could be eligible to join a class action launched against the WA Government to retrieve what’s being called stolen wages.

22.01.2022 It's a chuckout! What's your little one's fave toy?

22.01.2022 Would you pay $30 plus for an egg? That’s the going price for emu eggs sold to customers looking for an ‘eggstraordinary’ omelette. Free Range Emu Farm in Toodyay has seen a spike in demand for emu eggs from people looking to mix things up in the kitchen.... The farm is thought to be the oldest in the country, and has catered to waxing and waning demand for emu products for decades.

20.01.2022 Snakes - you can find them in our shopping centres, our backyards and our offices. So what do you do when you see a 'nope rope'? #straya

20.01.2022 Mars is set to put on a show this weekend Everything you need to know

19.01.2022 How can the beef industry handle changing expectations from the public? Tune in on Sunday for a Landline special on the social licence of agriculture.

19.01.2022 WHAT A STUNSET Captured at Dongara earlier in the week. What's on your horizon?... Mellie Jane O'Donoghue

18.01.2022 Time for a cuppa and a look inside the Arnott's factory in Sydney, 1958. Do you recognise these biscuits? #RetroFocus

18.01.2022 What's the secret to a successful relationship? Keith Urban says the secret to his 14 year marriage with Nicole Kidman is tending the relationship like a garden: neglect it and it gets overgrown and you start to look for another garden. Look after it and it will reward you. So we want to hear, what's a piece of advice you've got for enjoying a good relationship?

17.01.2022 Making news across the Midwest Wheatbelt today: Two teenage boys have been charged with setting fire to the historic radio theatre in Geraldton The WA Association for Mental Health says more funding is needed for community mental health support and prevention services for the latest from your local news team : WA Police Force

17.01.2022 How often do you get to see the sunrise? For Mike Cuthbertson, he takes in the sunrise every day! As the Airport Manager in Meekatharra, Mike checks the runway each day at dawn to ensure there are no wild animals or debris before the planes fly in or take off.... Mike says he often pauses on the runway with his dog Olive and soaks in the sunrise each morning.

16.01.2022 HOW TO HELP THE CARNABY'S These beautiful black cockatoos, with their distinctive white cheeks and white tail panels, are a threatened species. But inland from Jurien Bay there have been great results with artificial hollows being placed around known breeding sites. (See story attached) ... If you'd like to find out more about Carnaby's Black cockatoos, there are workshops run by Northern Agricultural Catchments Council coming up in Nabawa, Western Australia on Saturday October 17 and Jurien Bay on Sunday October 18. https://www.abc.net.au//carnaby-black-cockatoos-a/12762296

16.01.2022 Did you know that kangaroo joeys suck their thumbs? So cute. According to this wildlife carer, some joeys love to have a cuddle, while others don't come anywhere near humans. : Bridgetown Wildlife Rescue

16.01.2022 CAN YOU HELP? Northam Detectives have released CCTV footage of a car fire in Northam last month. Police say an unknown offender set fire to a Mitsubishi Lancer at a home on Wellington Street at about 11.45pm on Sunday, 22nd of November. ... The blaze spread to the roof of the carport but was extinguished before it could cause any structural damage. It’s believed the fire caused about $10,000 damage to the car and carport. Anyone who can identify the person, or who has information about the fire, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

15.01.2022 #BREAKING DONALD TRUMP IMPEACHED, AGAIN US President Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives for a second time. Several Republicans crossed the floor to vote with Democrats.... It's the first time in history a US President has been impeached twice.

15.01.2022 "ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME" Imagine traversing the desert heart of the county, on foot, with five camels for company. That’s what Brisbane woman Sophie Matterson is doing, after leaving Shark Bay earlier this year.... We caught up with her at Wooleen Station in May, and she reached Coober Pedy a few weeks ago, where’s she’s resting her camels for the summer. Sophie says the trip so far has been the adventure of a lifetime. She marks the peace and isolation of the desert crossing as a trip highlight. I would saddle them up with my headtorch and we’d walk by the light of the moon and it was just so peaceful in the dunes, she said. Now that she’s back in civilisation, she’s sent this selection of photos from her trip so far.

15.01.2022 FULL MOON HARVEST Did you see the amazing full moon last night? Caleb Levy, South Burracoppin

14.01.2022 The science is out: climate change is happening now, with extreme heat days and heavy rainfall events on the rise.

14.01.2022 Total fire ban on TUES (Nov 24th) for many parts of WA. See map in comments. You can’t have any activity that could start start a fire because in these dangerous conditions fire crews may not be able to bring it under control. No camp fires No off road driving (including on motorbikes No hot works Carnamah ... Chapman Valley Coorow Dandaragan Greater Geraldton Mingenew Moora Morawa Northampton Perenjori Three Springs Victoria Plains More info here: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

14.01.2022 HALL IN BLOOM The everlastings may be fading but Mullewa's Lesser Hall was filled with blooms on the weekend thanks to some MAD women. That's Mullewa Arts Development!... The floral course saw traditional English style cut flowers mixed with Australian native stems to produce beautiful displays. And the hall smelled amazing! Got any tips on mixing flowers? Feel free to share your photos. Photo: Miriam Barnetson Mullewa, Western Australia

14.01.2022 "I was at first thinking of getting ready for date night. "No. Just taking time out to stop and eat the flowers." Julie Keating (@ShireJewels) in the Sutherland Shire

14.01.2022 Hands up if you love local music This week West Australian Music (WAM) has been busy recording its Sounds of the Midwest album at the Queens Park theatre in Geraldton. The album features 10 local artists from across the Midwest region and a diversity of styles and ages. ... Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the recording.

13.01.2022 The St Vincent de Paul Society is there for Western Australians who need it most. This Christmas, we’re asking you to donate to Vinnies WA through our annual Christmas Appeal. Stay tuned to hear our presenters take on fundraising challenges and an online auction! ... Details here>> https://www.abc.net.au/radio/wheatbelt/

13.01.2022 #ICYMI There are more than a thousand unmarked graves in the WA Goldfields town of Coolgardie. Many of them belong to Aboriginal people, and until recently they were all but forgotten.... Sound on

13.01.2022 Junior wildlife warrior 11-year-old Billie Gilbert from Hobart recently rescued this draughtboard shark that was wedged between two rocks on low tide. "Billie has a undeniable connection with animals. At 11, she is already a native wildlife rescuer and carer, thanks to the wonderful guidance from one of her school teachers," Billie's mum Abby said. ... Legend! Good on you, Billie! : Abby Gilbert

12.01.2022 In a galaxy far, far away... CSIRO's Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder, nestled in the Murchison region, has mapped three million galaxies - including about one million never seen before - in just two weeks The results are like a "Google map" of the Universe, and have been described as a game-changer for astronomers

12.01.2022 MISSING CHILD ALERT REISSUED The Department of Communities is asking for help to find 14-year-old Jarly Dodd. Jarly has not officially been seen since last Tuesday (6 October) and the Department of Communities is concerned for her wellbeing.... Jarly is approximately 170cm tall, of slim build, fair skinned with long dark brown hair down to her waist. She has a small scar near her left eye. She was last seen in Northampton. Anyone who sees Jarly, has information on her whereabouts or is able to assist in locating her, should contact Police immediately on 131 444, or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

12.01.2022 HAVE YOU SEEN SHANE? A white quad bike has been found 4km north of Goomalling, in the vicinity of farming properties. Missing person, 37 Shane Robb, was not with the bike. Police say it appears the quad mike may have been crashed, but it's not known when.... Search resources have been deployed to the immediate area where the quad bike was located. Those resources include WA Police mounted section, police air wing, SES personnel and SES all-terrain vehicles. Anyone who saw a person walking on tracks or farming properties between Wongan Hills and Goomalling since Sunday is asked to report the information to Police on 131 444. Shane Robb is of medium build, has brown hair and is 186 centimetres tall. WA Police Forward Command Post has moved to the Goomalling Police Station. (UPDATED 11:50am)

12.01.2022 Camp Oven doughnuts with Jo Clews In case you missed it on ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt Saturday Breakfast this morning. Jo Clews made doughnuts in the Camp Oven. Here is the recipe. ... Ingredients 2 cups SR flour 150 mill Pouring cream 150 mill Lemonade a little Cinnamon 1 litre Oil Method Add pouring cream to dry ingredients and combine. Add Lemonade a little at a time until you have a good dough that you can touch with your fingers with out it sticking. You may not need all of the lemonade to achieve this. Heat oil in camp oven for ten minutes then reduce temperature. Shape dough into doughnuts by taking a little more than golf ball sized balls and put your finger through the middle to make a ring or shape into logs whatever takes your fancy. Test the oil with a small amount of dough. You want it to hit the bottom of the pan and bounce back to float at the top of the oil. You will need to sacrifice the first doughnut. Fry until it looks cooked remove from oil and cut in half to test. When the oil is a good temperature and not too hot cook your doughnuts turning at least once. To finish coat with cinnamon sugar in a snap lock plastic container or serve with jam & cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles or any combination you can dream up. Enjoy!

12.01.2022 MAKING NEWS TODAY - A man has been given a suspended fine and won't have a conviction recorded after he admitted slapping his 10 year old son. A teacher reported their concerns after noticing a cut on the boy's face. - Two Wheatbelt projects have been named finalists in the Resilient Australia Awards. - Chittering Shire's CEO says the community is concerned about the potential impacts on the area's environment from a proposed silica sands mining operation.... Get the details from our local news team. https://www.abc.net.au//abc-mid-west-&-wheatbelt-/12893878

12.01.2022 Tips from Quairading Police to our friendly travelers: 1. Don't trust a GPS. 2. Don't ignore no through road signs. ... 3. Please stop before a closed farm gate. 4. Carry sufficient supplies in the unlikely event of your vehicle becoming stuck on a farm gate via Wheatbelt District - WA Police Force

11.01.2022 Two natural phenomena have combined to wow onlookers in Tasmania. Have you ever seen it?

11.01.2022 #BREAKING: Western Australia's border will reopen to New South Wales and Victoria on December the 8th, allowing travellers from those states to spend a quarantine-free Christmas in the West. DETAILS | https://ab.co/3mt9UJq The latest advice from WA's Chief Health Officer has classified the spread of coronavirus from the two states as very low risk, removing the requirement for travellers to spend 14 days in mandatory quarantine.... South Australia is still regarded as medium risk, which means tough border restrictions will remain in place for that state until at least December the 11th.What do you think of the news?

11.01.2022 The City of Greater Geraldton is investigating what to do about more than 400 Norfolk pines that are dropping branches and cones.

10.01.2022 Despite the flurry of mainstream acceptance this year, some analysts warn bitcoin is still far from becoming a widely used form of payment. "Bitcoin presently is not an efficient manner for high-volume transacting, and it is certainly not a store of value as its price volatility at 80 per cent is a dozen times higher than the euro and sevenfold of the Russian rouble," said Harley Bassman, managing partner at Simplify Asset Management. "That said, it is a perfectly legitimate ...speculative asset, quite similar to Dutch tulips in 1636. "Will it meet the same fate? That is unclear. As such, size your risk appropriately."

10.01.2022 When you didn't get the window seat but still want to see the view. These gorgeous brushtail possums were captured in The Gap. Rebecca says she's not sure how both of them managed to fit in the box!... : Rebecca Appleton

10.01.2022 Can you judge a farmer by the size of his crop? Smeaton farmer Craig McMickan is 5"11 but got lost in this season's canola crop which he thinks stands taller than 6"4! Wholesome farming content - you just bloomin' love to see it! ... ( - Craig McMickan)

10.01.2022 "If Rambo was a biologist instead of a mercenary, his name may well have been Julian Pitcher." Are you an orchid obsessive?

10.01.2022 Just another day in Gero Pages Beach Leonie Burton

10.01.2022 #BREAKING CAR ACCIDENT Emergency services are attending a collision on George Grey Drive, near Balline Road intersection around 40 kilometres south of Kalbarri. WA Police say three people are injured, it's understood two are being treated for minor injuries and the extent of the third is not known. ... All three are conscious and two St John Ambulance crews are at the scene.

09.01.2022 NAIDOC AT MITCHELL ST COMMUNITY CENTRE Glenn was invited to the Mitchell Street Community Centre in Spalding today as part of NAIDOC celebrations. It was a great event run by the community for the community with camp oven cooking, information displays, yarning circles around the fire and activities. ... Thanks for having us! #alwayswasalwayswillbe

09.01.2022 Many a couple would have danced at this hall over the years Do you know where this beautiful sculpture is?

09.01.2022 NAME THE NEW WILDFLOWER Think you've seen all of the wildflowers the Midwest has to offer? Think again! ... But the most important question... what should this (potential) hybrid be called?!

09.01.2022 "I can't imagine life afterward. It takes out my house, cuts my property in half and makes my little farm unviable. It's shattered my lifestyle."

09.01.2022 BUSHFIRE CLOSES MAJOR GERALDTON ROAD The Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road is closed between Edward Road and the Mingenew-Mullewa Road due to a bushfire. The Ambania Road intersection is about 50km east of Geraldton.... The City of Greater Geraldton is advising community members to avoid the area until further notice and obey all warning signs and directions.

08.01.2022 'Eggstraordinary' demand for emu eggs

08.01.2022 On the eve of the 2019 election, then Environment Minister Melissa Price approved a uranium mine in the far north of the Goldfields without key protections strongly and repeatedly recommended by the Government's own experts. This report outlines the pressure from mining company Cameco and then-resources minister Matt Canavan to expedite the process.

07.01.2022 Humans of Geraldton. Most mornings you’ll find Peter Nelson, 59, swimming along Geraldton's foreshore at the break of dawn. "The ocean excites me every time, Peter says as he watches the sea.... I'm not someone who just sits in the ocean and flops around, I'm genuinely swimming." Peter's family moved from a small coastal town of Lorne in Victoria to Geraldton when he was five years old. "Supposedly it was a move over here because I was meant to be an asthmatic, and I've never really had asthma since I've been here due to the dryer climate, he says. Peter grew up in Beachlands and recalls a very happy childhood. "As kids we pretty much had free reign, we used to go and get our crayfish over at Separation Point. I used to set my rabbit traps around the old fuel depot and spent most Friday and Saturday nights at the wharf fishing. As kids we would run amuck and it was a great place to grow up. The Beachlands crew tend to stick together a bit and there's still plenty of Beachlands crew around that you bump into and no-one has a bad word about the way they were brought up. Not as many toys as what kids these days have but it was a great time and place to grow up." Peter left school in Year 10 and became a diesel mechanic before becoming a mechanical fitter and eventually having his own business servicing fixed plants around Australia. Peter had been married for 35 years to Julie, but unfortunately Julie passed away three-and-a-half years ago from a brain aneurysm. "It took a while to re-gather ... but that happens in life and you’ve got to get on with it," he says. "She (Julie) certainly wouldn't want me to be moping around doing nothing, and so that created an opportunity to go and try a few other things. I spend a bit of time on the Leeuwin and I'm on the committee with Variety in Geraldton and getting involved with disabled and under privileged kids and so they're real eye openers - you take stock of your own life and go, 'well life's pretty good really’." Peter smiles and says he's never been busier since retiring. "If your life's pretty good, there's other people that haven't got it so good. There's plenty of organisations out there that need a hand. It's no point being miserable. You need to go out there and do stuff that makes you happy and interact with people because that's the best part of it." Peter has been involved with Surf Life Saving for 45 years and is part of the NCKC club - which stands for No K (Kilometre), No Cake. "So we swim most days on the foreshore and on weekends we swim and then eat cake," he says with a laugh. "Go out and experience life and enjoy people. There's plenty of good people here and so enjoy where you live. If you're not happy with your life, go and make changes."

07.01.2022 Isn't this a striking image of one of Kalbarri's iconic pelicans? Have you been down to see the volunteers feeding them? we'd love to see your pics! ... Daniel Anderson

07.01.2022 As about 1 in 100 Australians is autistic, there is a chance that you will meet someone who is, even if you don't know someone right now.

07.01.2022 Kalbarri police officer Adam Smith spends his spare time seeking out and recording the most interesting sights. These are scalloped hammerhead sharks at Shoalwater island Marine Park in Western Australia. The animals are critically endangered due to finning and their vulnerability - because they school in large numbers one boat can clear a whole school. They are still not protected in Australian Waters. ... "They are a very timid animal and will scatter at first sign of a threat which is most divers," Adam says. "These animals are all juveniles about 1-11/2m in size. There is a school of about 50-70 further out in deeper waters, these are substantially bigger."

07.01.2022 GERALDTON’S OLD VICTORIA HOTEL CONSUMED BY FIRE Firefighters in Geraldton have spent the night battling a blaze that engulfed the old Victoria Hotel. Crews were first called to Marine Terrace just after midnight and found the top floor of the building ablaze.... They've since reported that the entire structure has been consumed by flames, with firefighters now focused on stopping the blaze spreading to other nearby buildings. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services says people in the area need to be careful, with a lot of smoke in the air. Arson squad detectives are on their way. Road closures include Marine Terrace and Lester Avenue closed between Cathedral Avenue and Fitzgerald Street.

06.01.2022 Australia Post is hiring more than 4000 workers. This is the biggest recruitment drive in its 210-year history. "Since march we have been dealing with volume of up to 10 million parcels a week," Said Susan Davies, Executive General Manager, Australia Post.... "We are forecasting that through the Christmas period, we will average 15 million parcels a week." Up to 2,900 of the jobs will be hired across transport and deliveries across the country, with a further 300 customer contact centre opportunities in Brisbane and regional areas of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland. The company is also recruiting around 900 roles in other areas of the business, including across the Post Office network, to help service customers better.

06.01.2022 #LIVE: WA Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook with a COVID-19 update ahead of the reopening of the state's hard border tomorrow.

06.01.2022 MAKING NEWS TODAY: The Liberal candidate for Geraldton Rob Dines says he's handed CCTV footage to police which shows a person slashing an election billboard near his office. get the details from our local news team.

06.01.2022 This story will warm your heart A couple of times a week West Australian pilot Greg Harmer flies his ultralight aircraft over the town of Capel... so he can wave to his wife He took to Facebook to apologise to residents for the noise, but was met with a wave of support!

06.01.2022 Some birds are graceful or beautiful, but none are as entertaining as an emu running at full tilt. This one was spotted near Bourke in New South Wales. : Diane Cowle

05.01.2022 Don't you just love this time of year when jacaranda's are blooming? They may be pretty but not everyone is a fan.

05.01.2022 NEW LUNGS, NEW LIFE You might remember a story on Jackie Fraser, a young WA woman living with cystic fibrosis. Since that interview in 2018, Jackie's health had deteriorated significantly with her lung capacity as low as 20%.... "I was home bound most of the day, on oxygen 24/7," she said. But the gift of new lungs in recent weeks has significantly changed her life. "It's amazing to breathe easy, I did a work out a few days ago with a physio and I was able to just work out the whole time and chat and not even feel breathless at all. "To feel my legs feel fatigued before my lungs is just wild, I've never felt that before in my life." Here's a link to that earlier story with Jackie two years ago:>> https://www.abc.net.au//cystic-fibrosis-sufferer-/11114816 FB: Jackie Fraser

05.01.2022 Camp Oven Expert Jo Clews has done it again sharing a delicious camping recipe with us on Saturday Breakfast. In case you weren’t fast enough to write it down here is the ingredients and method enjoy. Beef in Red Wine with Olive Damper Dumplings ... Ingredients Beef and Red Wine 800g to 1kg of Chuck Steak chopped into bite size pieces 2 Medium Brown Onions roughly chopped 1 Bottle Red Wine (drinkable) 2 Tbs Olive oil for browning Salt and Pepper to taste You can add veggies if you like. Add root vegetables like potatoes at the beginning with the meat softer veggies can be added later in the cooking process. Olive Damper Dumplings 1 Cups of SR Four 2 Tbs Olive Oil Pinch of salt cup of finely chopped Black or Kalamata Olives Water to make a dough Method Beef Heat up your camp oven on the hot coals or gas stove. Brown the meat and onions in the camp oven before adding half the bottle of wine. Cook for one and a half to two hours topping up with red wine as needed. Soft vegetables should be added in the last half hour. Dumplings Combine flour, olives and salt into large mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle and olive oil and then a little water. Mix with a knife and add little bits of water until you have a stiff but not sticky dough. Evenly divide the dough into six or eight balls and arrange on the top of the camp oven when the meat mixture is almost cooked. Take the heat away from the bottom of the camp oven. Make sure the meat mixture retains a liquid consistency because the dumplings will soak up some liquid. Put the camp oven lid onto the fire to heat it up nice and hot. Put the damper dumplings into the meat mixture and place the hot lid back on the camp oven, place some hot coal on top of the lid so the heat will radiate down to cook the dumplings. The dumplings should take about 15 minutes to cook. Make sure to check on them a few times. If they are cooking too fast take coals away and if they are cooking too slow replace old coals with hot ones from the fire. Serve with roast veggies or as a one pot wonder if you have added them during the cooking process. Thanks to Jo Clews. https://www.joclewscooking.com/

04.01.2022 City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn has been found not guilty of assault occasioning bodily harm over an incident in Kalbarri last year.

04.01.2022 What's your key to a long life?

04.01.2022 How annoying are scam calls?? They're also proving to be sinister, with Australian's losing $36 million to scam calls this year. Have you had one?

03.01.2022 It's Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious? Share your superstitions below

03.01.2022 WHAT A CRACKING SHOT Narelle Baer from Total Storm Addict captured this shot during a lightning storm just after sunset last night. Did you get some unsettled weather at your place?... There were some rain drops in Geraldton but not enough to register in the gauge.

03.01.2022 If you could take something from 2021 into the future, what would it be? The City of Greater Geraldton will bury a time capsule to be opened up in 2071. The opening will mark 200 years since Geraldton was officially declared a municipality.... So what should go inside?

03.01.2022 COOLING OFF With the temperature forecast to reach 43 degrees in Meekatharra, Western Australia today there was only one place to be (apart from the freezer section of the supermarket) and that was the pool. The Youth Services holiday program is in full swing so it's a happy and cool place at the moment. (The Bureau of Meteorology site shows it was 41.9 degrees at 3:30pm today)... How will you keep cool for the rest of this week as temperatures heat up? Photo thanks: Tralee Cable Shire of Meekatharra

02.01.2022 Jorja is moving out of her Melbourne sharehouse and taking over 1,000 plants with her! The avid plant mum shares her advice for keeping your plant babies safe during a move.