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Local initiatives boosted by Community Grants
Posted 15 October 2024 Local initiatives boosted by Community Grants

Local community projects will be levelling up in the coming months following the 91国产自拍 announcing the recipients of Round 31 of the Community Grants Program.

Truck drivers urged to slow down on rural roads
Posted 08 October 2024 Truck drivers urged to slow down on rural roads

With the 2024 harvest season about to begin, the City is urging drivers to slow down on the region鈥檚 unsealed rural roads.

City celebrates 鈥極wl Friendly City鈥 status
Posted 03 October 2024 City celebrates 鈥極wl Friendly City鈥 status

To celebrate Greater Geraldton becoming an 鈥淥wl Friendly City鈥 a free viewing of Boyd Wykes鈥 鈥楴ight Calling鈥 will be on show, which documents how the movement began.

Great and small, register them all
Posted 03 October 2024 Great and small, register them all

What is your dog鈥檚 name? Chances are if you live in Geraldton, it is 鈥淏ella鈥 - the most popular name among the 8,830 dogs currently registered with the 91国产自拍.

Multi-million-dollar retail expansion plans in the bag
Posted 02 October 2024 Multi-million-dollar retail expansion plans in the bag

Geraldton will welcome a multi-million-dollar expansion to an existing retail precinct boasting new shops, a vehicle service centre, fast food outlet as well as increased parking.

City鈥檚 verge mowing program pushes on
Posted 26 September 2024 City鈥檚 verge mowing program pushes on

Record rainfall has led to an explosion of vegetation growth throughout the Midwest affecting the 91国产自拍鈥檚 verge mowing program.

Future proofing Greenough Museum and Gardens
Posted 18 September 2024 Future proofing Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens is looking fantastic following extensive works by local trades people that have future proofed the State Registered heritage building for generations to come.

Council supports grant applications for iconic local sporting venues
Posted 17 September 2024 Council supports grant applications for iconic local sporting venues

A duo of beloved Midwest recreation venues are one step closer to upgrading their facilities following unanimous Council decisions to support their funding applications to the State Government鈥檚 Community Sporting & Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) July Small Grant Round.

Spring into fun these school holidays
Posted 17 September 2024 Spring into fun these school holidays

Spring has arrived, along with some brand-new additions to the always popular School Holiday Program!

City upgrades African Reef cycle path
Posted 13 September 2024 City upgrades African Reef cycle path

An upgrade to the cycle path located behind the African Reef Hotel that connects Upton Court to Willcock Drive will begin on Monday 16 September 2024.

Big Sky tickets now available and Short Story Prize finalists announced
Posted 12 September 2024 Big Sky tickets now available and Short Story Prize finalists announced

Tickets are now available for this year鈥檚 Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival which will play host to yet another incredible line-up of local, state and interstate authors, storytellers, poets and creatives.

Osprey pair gets new nest at Drummond Cove
Posted 11 September 2024 Osprey pair gets new nest at Drummond Cove

An Osprey pair sighted around the Drummond Cove foreshore have been provided with a new nesting site atop a recently decommissioned power pole.

Airport microgrid tender awarded
Posted 11 September 2024 Airport microgrid tender awarded

Geraldton is one step closer to having the first airport in the southern hemisphere to be powered purely by renewable energy.

New inflatable fun at Geraldton Aquarena
Posted 11 September 2024 New inflatable fun at Geraldton Aquarena

Visits to the Geraldton Aquarena just became even more fun following the facility鈥檚 recent acquisition of a brand new SMIFF (Small Inflatable Fun Factory).

Feedback wanted on plan to upgrade the Youth Precinct
Posted 09 September 2024 Feedback wanted on plan to upgrade the Youth Precinct

The 91国产自拍 is seeking feedback on a draft concept masterplan to upgrade the aged Youth Precinct on the Foreshore that features exciting activities for young people.

Locals shine in new GRAG exhibitions
Posted 06 September 2024 Locals shine in new GRAG exhibitions

Midwest artists will be solely on display at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery for the next few months as two exhibitions launch next week.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas on the Terrace
Posted 06 September 2024 Celebrate the magic of Christmas on the Terrace

Christmas on the Terrace promises yet another magical celebration of the holiday season when it returns to Geraldton鈥檚 CBD for another year.

Nominate a Local Legend for a Community Citizen of the Year Award
Posted 30 August 2024 Nominate a Local Legend for a Community Citizen of the Year Award

Residents in Geraldton and Mullewa will have the opportunity to celebrate the work of their peers, with nominations now open for the 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Geraldton youth recognised in local writing competition
Posted 30 August 2024 Geraldton youth recognised in local writing competition

Geraldton students came out in force this year with almost 500 entries submitted in the esteemed Randolph Stow Young Writers Awards.

Get prepared for bushfire season
Posted 30 August 2024 Get prepared for bushfire season

The rainy season may not be over yet, but the 91国产自拍 are reminding residents that it's time to start getting their properties ready for the coming bushfire season.

Passport 2 Employment stamped for departure
Posted 28 August 2024 Passport 2 Employment stamped for departure

Select students from local high schools will spend the next nine weeks learning valuable skills as part of the Passport 2 Employment Class of 2024.

We will rock you Geraldton 鈥 Battle of the Bands returns this Father鈥檚 Day
Posted 27 August 2024 We will rock you Geraldton 鈥 Battle of the Bands returns this Father鈥檚 Day

Geraldton is set to come alive on Sunday 1 September as Queens Park Theatre hosts the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands 2024.

Midwest tragedies reignite calls for emergency helicopter
Posted 23 August 2024 Midwest tragedies reignite calls for emergency helicopter

Midwest local governments are increasing pressure for an emergency helicopter service following several regional tragedies.

Cruise ship arrival update
Posted 23 August 2024 Cruise ship arrival update

Four cruise ships including two inaugural visits are slated to pull into Geraldton to round out 2024.

Oklahoma City Thunders Alex Ducas interview with City of Greater
Posted 16 August 2024 Oklahoma City Thunders Alex Ducas interview with 91国产自拍 Mayor Jerry Clune

Jerry Clune - 91国产自拍 Mayor recently caught up with Oklahoma City Thunder player and Geraldton local Alex Ducas to discuss his time in Geraldton, California, Oklahoma City and getting into the NBA!

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival 2024 lineup announced
Posted 15 August 2024 Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival 2024 lineup announced

A stellar lineup of writers and story tellers will descend on Geraldton this October when Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival returns.

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Wardens reappointed
Posted 14 August 2024 HMAS Sydney II Memorial Wardens reappointed

Geraldton鈥檚 premier tourist attraction the HMAS Sydney II Memorial will welcome the return of Warden Peter (Spike) Jones and Deputy Warden Warren Nathan following Council reaffirming their terms for a further two years.

Paddles up for the 30th GYC Dragon Boat Classic
Posted 13 August 2024 Paddles up for the 30th GYC Dragon Boat Classic

Ultimate boating bragging rights will be up for grabs when the Geraldton Yacht Club (GYC) Dragon Boat Classic returns to the Geraldton Foreshore on Sunday 29 September.

Late Night Basketball a slam dunk for young people
Posted 13 August 2024 Late Night Basketball a slam dunk for young people

Late Night Basketball returned to Activewest Stadium on Friday night with a new look and a record number of participants.

Residents encouraged to report potholes
Posted 12 August 2024 Residents encouraged to report potholes

Community members are being urged to report any potholes they encounter to help keep our streets safe while maintaining road quality.

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