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Lisa FavazzoJournalist

Lisa writes about tourism, business, health, education and human interest news happening in the Mid West and Gascoyne for The Geraldton Guardian and Midwest Times.

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ACCUSED MAN SPEAKSPolice deny nepotism claim for Coles Express attack

A man accused of threatening a woman at a Coles Express earlier this month claimed he had suffered a breakdown on the night of the alleged incident, leaving him with no memory of events.

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RENTAL NIGHTMAREGeraldton rental vacancies at an all-time low

The regional centre’s rental crisis has plummeted to desperate levels, with the harsh reality of looking for a home possibly squeezing some prospective tenants out of town.

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LEGAL ACTIONMan fights ‘unfair’ dismissal

A Cape Burney father is pursuing legal action after claiming he was unfairly sacked from the Containers for Change depot the day after he complained of a back injury he had already disclosed.

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COLOURFUL, HEALTHY AND CHEAPSmashed Gero (on toast): Two Foreshore cafe review

Two Foreshore goes above and beyond. A top-notch view and a delightfully simple menu.

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ABORIGINAL MENTORSHIPStudents follow their dreams over big 15 years

Follow the Dream Carnarvon celebrated 15 years of fostering academic excellence in Aboriginal students at the Gwoonwardu Mia-Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre last Thursday.

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Lock hospitalsWork to highlight cruel lock hospital past recognised

The efforts of a Carnarvon group to ensure a cruel and disturbing part of Australia’s colonial history is not forgotten was formally recognised by the WA Government last week.

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GREAT GIGRatSalad’s whopper bite

Jaz and Ken McCartney and Erica Trotter launched fresh tracks at the Geraldton Beach Hotel this month.

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DISH ON SALTSmashed Gero (on toast): Salt Dish review

The cosy establishment puts on a beautiful breakfast, pulling off cafe classic without a dash of boring.

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RECYCLING CHAMPIONSGascoyne and Mid West proven avid recyclers

It is National Recycling Week, and data from the Containers for Change scheme is showing recycling enthusiasts in the Gascoyne and Mid West are punching well above their weight.

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SERVO CRIMECar smash victim not contacted by police

A Geraldton woman whose car was smashed by a 32-year-old man at Coles Express Wonthella on Monday night said Police had not contacted her to give a statement, despite taking her number.

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