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They’re multiple ARIA award winners, they have half a billion global streams, they’ve racked up multiplatinum sales… and they’re coming to Geraldton.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn has thanked the community for their support and cooperation during fires in Geraldton last week.

Next week signals the start of the #16DaysinWA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign and the City of Greater Geraldton is turning orange for the occasion.

Library resources in the Midwest continue to be shared far and wide as part of the Midwest Libraries Consortium.

Artists are being encouraged to express their interest in exhibiting their work in the Post Office Lane Lightbox Gallery as part of the newly opened Rocks Laneway.

This year marks 78 years since the sinking of the HMAS Sydney II and the legacy of Australia’s greatest naval tragedy will be remembered with a commemorative service.

WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) has been working to engage men in conversations about family violence through the Men Against Violence program and is now encouraging men to share their thoughts through an anonymous community survey.

Geraldton was exclusively chosen as one of five destinations in the nation to be included in a report commissioned by the Australia-China Council as a successful case study.

Upgrades to Durlacher Street are entering the next stage with the resurfacing of the busy thoroughfare between George and Chapman Roads set to begin at the end of the week.

Community favourite Christmas on the Terrace will return this December and the City of Greater Geraldton are encouraging businesses to get involved.

With the 2019 harvest in full swing, truck drivers are being urged to slow down to 70km/h during the season to help preserve the condition of unsealed rural roads in the Midwest.

Employment opportunities in the Midwest could soar with the announcement of a new potential processing plant near Geraldton.

If you know a local volunteer or volunteer group who make a positive contribution to our community, now is the time to recognise them as nominations are open for the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Awards.

If you know someone who needs to be recognised for their excellence in the disability sector, now is the time as nominations open for the City of Greater Geraldton Disability Support Awards.

Seniors in Geraldton should pick up a program for next month’s Seniors Week and start planning because there’s a swag of activities on offer!

Residents of Rangeway, Utakarra and Karloo are invited to have their say on a pump and jump track to be built in the area in the coming months.

There’s something endearing about your hometown being the centre of a production and that was the sentiment of many locals who enjoyed ‘Coast’ over the weekend.

The community have reaffirmed their confidence in Shane Van Styn after he was re-elected as Mayor for the City of Greater Geraldton in Saturday’s election.

More food and fun are on the cards for the Geraldton Foreshore with Council approving for advertising a second sea container/ transportable food outlet that will also hire games and sporting equipment.

Local contractors who built the new City owned State Emergency Services Building and Animal Management Facility were big winners in the recently announced 2019 Master Builders Awards.

If you’ve never been to the Aquarena before and want to learn more about what this fantastic facility has on offer - this Sunday is your chance!

It’s one of the community’s most favourite Sunday arvo activities and it will return this summer!

Keen for a big dose of local music live and loud? Battle of the Bands is back on Sunday 27 October and its set to be the best one yet!

Geraldton Airport will embrace Airport Safety Week with a number of different educational themes and topics as part of the campaign.

Geraldton Regional Library have welcomed an enchanting mural to their Youth Zone this week that is sure to charm youngsters utilising the space.

Rocks Laneway has officially opened to the community and The Geraldton Project have come on board to keep the space active and alive.

Construction of a low-crest Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) groyne and revetment on the Sunset Beach Foreshore to mitigate coastal erosion will begin mid October.

Beresford Foreshore is in the spotlight once again after securing excellence at last night’s Western Australian Coastal Awards.

Do you know a local hero who deserves to be recognised for their hard work? Nominations are now open for the Australia Day Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Activating vibrancy through a number of programs and events will continue in the community after Rio Tinto extended their funding agreement for the City of Greater Geraldton’s Youth Vibrancy Officer role.