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Community health and safety remains a top priority for the City of Greater Geraldton as the global Coronavirus outbreak continues to be monitored closely.

To help address the economic impacts caused by the current COVID-19 health crisis, Council have agreed to endorse measures and actions to balance revenues but keep providing essential services to the community.

The use of Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) groynes and revetments to build coastal resilience to erosion is showing positive results on beaches north of the CBD.

Community health and safety remains a top priority for the City of Greater Geraldton as the global Coronavirus outbreak continues to be monitored closely.

Community health and safety remains a top priority for the City of Greater Geraldton as the global Coronavirus outbreak continues to be monitored closely.

Community health and safety remains a top priority for the City of Greater Geraldton as the global Coronavirus outbreak continues to be monitored closely

The Geraldton Aquarena have announced they will be limiting capacity at the facility to no more than 100 people.

Programming at the QEII Seniors and Community Centre will be temporarily suspended starting Monday 30 March but the Centre will remain open.

Hilltop Hoods have made a commitment confirming they will return to Geraldton to play a music event in the future.

Tomatoes, eggplants, corn and capsicums are just some of the vegetables being harvested at the new Mitchell Street Community Garden in Spalding.

Given recent communication from authorities, all unnecessary events over 500 people will not go ahead, and as such – WoW Fest 2020 will not proceed as programmed.

Marine Terrace is about to get brighter with the installation of a new public art piece.

The City is aware of concerns from the community and authorities about public events in the wake of the global Coronavirus outbreak and recent advice from the Prime Minister.

How Did I Get Here? is the latest exhibition to feature at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) and brings together photographs and videos for audiences to explore and question.

The transformation of one of the busiest intersections in the CBD into a roundabout is set to begin in April.

In the hope that flying in and out of Geraldton will become more accessible and affordable, the City of Greater Geraldton and the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MWCCI) are lobbying Qantas for a better deal.

Ongoing investment in the suburbs this financial year continues with upgrades to Forrester Park in Waggrakine nearing completion.

Swim clubs from across the state will make their way to the Geraldton Aquarena this weekend for the annual Sunsmart Country Pennants Swimming Championship.

Boosting jobs, population and economic growth in the region are the intended outcomes of the recently released Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan 2020-2023.

For over 15 years the City of Greater Geraldton have been proud members of the Master Builders Association (MBA), and last week that long term relationship was recognised.

Minister for Energy Bill Johnston MLA and Western Power have been invited to attend a public forum in Geraldton next month to listen and discuss the ongoing outages in the region.

Local organisations looking for a financial boost are encouraged to apply for the City of Greater Geraldton’s recent round of Community Grants.

A citizen’s jury of everyday people will begin their review of City services over a series of workshops kicking off on Thursday evening.

With the small scale trial of kerbside collection of food and organic waste right around the corner – street meets to educate the community will commence this week.

The City of Greater Geraldton will be taking action to protect flora special to the Chapman River Regional Park by reducing the rabbit population in a month-long comprehensive baiting program starting next week.

In what has been described as a “nationwide crisis” the City of Greater Geraldton are ensuring a realistic approach to recycling.

It’s almost “that time of the month” at the Queens Park Theatre (QPT) but it will be far from painful when the hilarious performance My Greatest Period Ever hits the stage.

Buzzing into the Queens Park Theatre (QPT) this month is a film about the hardworking bee and local beekeepers are encouraging members of the community to attend.

Perth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) aren’t your usual orchestra. They play everything from Mozart to Metallica and Britney Spears to Beethoven. They get people jumping, crowds singing and are set to do the same at this year’s WoW Fest.

Local councils in the Midwest have expressed their disappointment and frustration after being excluded in the federal government’s recent announcement of drought funding.