Western Australia Governor Chris Dawson visited Geraldton and surrounding Mid West communities with his wife Darrilyn Dawson, meeting local leaders, volunteers and businesses during a regional tour. Dawson spoke positively about the strength and resilience of Mid West communities recovering from natural disasters, praising volunteering efforts and improvements to infrastructure in places including Kalbarri and Northampton. He also highlighted Geraldton’s foreshore redevelopment and tourism appeal, while noting his personal family connection to the city, where his father was born.