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Community projects valued at more than $310,000 will be going ahead in the coming months as the City of Greater Geraldton announces the recipients of Round 20 Community Grants.

You’ll soon be seeing more of the ‘G’ vehicle number plates around town as the Department of Transport has approved the City’s request for the reintroduction of former Shire of Greenough registration plates.

The City has secured $600,000 in State Government funding to subsidise the costs of renewing sections of Chapman Valley and Goulds Roads in the coming weeks.

Council’s resolution to move away from the current ward system and reduce the number of Councillors has been approved by the Minister of Local Government Hon David Templeman MLA.

Those celebrating Australia Day at the Geraldton Foreshore will be treated to a fireworks display thanks to sponsorship from Midwest Nissan.

A new heritage drive trail which honours the long association Geraldton has had with the military has been produced which explores places and stories associated with war in the City of Greater Geraldton.

One of the oldest streets in the City of Greater Geraldton is about to undergo a facelift as the City prepares to resurface Durlacher Street between Waldeck and Queen Streets.

Award-winning social justice advocate Fadzi Whande will travel to Geraldton and Mullewa this month as the official Australia Day 2019 Ambassador.

Seniors in Geraldton will soon have access to more user-friendly businesses with the implementation of a new program from the City of Greater Geraldton.

The City of Greater Geraldton has taken another step towards sustainability with the recent installation of solar powered carpark lighting at Point Moore.

The region is well and truly on showcase in next year’s Midwest Art Prize, with the highest amount of local talent being short-listed in history.

The construction of two low-crest groynes at the Whitehill Road designed to retain sand at the foreshore and reduce reliance on temporary sand nourishment have been completed.

Council have shown their support for the development of tourism at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands and have asked the State Government to help make it a reality.

One of Geraldton’s most prominent and loved promenades will be named to pay respects to the first peoples of Geraldton.

More than 10,000 African Boxthorn plants were recently removed from the coast and river reserves in an effort to get the invasive weed under control.

A bold wildflower graphic design of an unprecedented scale in regional Western Australia is growing interest around the City of Greater Geraldton’s first CBD revitalisation project.

With the holiday season just around the corner City of Greater Geraldton Staff have once again conducted their annual Christmas tradition of donating to the Geraldton Foodbank.

Just when you thought the Wind on Water Festival couldn’t get any bigger – a massive line-up has been announced for the 2019 WoW Fest concert.

The City of Greater Geraldton has taken possession of a property due to an excess of $300,000 outstanding on rates and rubbish charges, including penalties and legal fees, dating back several years.

The former Rocks Newsagency building is about to receive the makeover of a lifetime and become a vital link connecting retailers with the Foreshore.

Summer break is almost upon us, which means the School Holiday Program is back!

After a stellar first year, Geraldton’s biggest signature event – the Wind on Water Festival will return in 2019!

Christmas has well and truly unfolded in Marine Terrace with the installation of 12 unique Christmas Trees completed by local artists.

Summer is back and so is the City’s biggest pool party of the year - the Spirit Radio Great Northern Rural Services Aquarena Family Fun Day!

Those who consistently go above and beyond to provide support to people who require assistance were recognised yesterday as part of the Disability Support Awards.

Conditions for this week’s Wavesailing Nationals are looking to soar, setting the scene for the five-day event that has attracted windsurfers from all over Australia to the Midwest.

A big emphasis will be placed on community artwork in Post Office Laneway as part of the Rocks Laneway Project.

It will not be long until the community can have a coffee and snack whilst enjoying the Beresford Foreshore following Council’s approval of two food and drink outlets along this popular stretch of coastline.

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise there is currently a bushfire at Devils Creek, near the intersection of Mingenew-Mullewa Road and Dongorie Road.

Geraldton’s rich CBD history will be aptly commemorated in the Rocks Laneway Project with an artistic adaptation of the old Geraldton Post Office.