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Extended trading hours in Geraldton has received official sign off today by WA Minister for Commerce Hon Bill Johnston MLA.

Mullewa will host their first ever community stargazing evening which will be the beginning of the town’s astrotourism adventures.

An Everlasting Partnership with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions -Kings Park Science - has resulted in the expansion of their Prescribed Burning and Weed Management Research to include Byne Park in the City of Greater Geraldton as its most northern research site.

This year will mark 77 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.

The Wind on Water Festival 2019 is well on its way to being another smashing success following the signing of an Everlasting Partnership agreement with Seven West Media - RedFM to sponsor the concert component.

Everyday actions will be the focus of a new photography exhibition and those selected to participate will have their works featured in a unique outdoor setting next year.

Construction of two low-crest Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) groynes on the Drummond Cove Foreshore to mitigate coastal erosion at Whitehill Road will begin next week.

The Geraldton-Greenough State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers will soon have a new home as construction of their new building began this week.

Get ready to embrace the Christmas spirit while helping children’s charity Variety by joining in this year’s ‘Variety Santa Walk’ as part of Christmas on the Terrace.

The sustainable management of the loop trail in the Chapman River Regional Park will be undertaken in partnership with the Geraldton Mountain Bike Club, Chapman River Friends and the City of Greater Geraldton.

Alexander Park and the Greenough Oval will soon come under new light with the installation of new sports lighting towers set to begin in early November.

Gather up your crew and practice your best tricks, because a skateboarding competition is coming to town and its set to be a whole lot of fun.

Tenders recently awarded by the City to build Cell Five at the Meru Landfill Facility and to install new sports tower lighting at Alexander Park and the Greenough Oval will see a further $5.9 million injected into the local economy.

Local seniors will be celebrated with a full program of diverse events during Seniors Week 2018.

Volunteers make such a positive contribution to our community and now is your chance to recognise them as nominations are open for the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Awards.

After nearly two years of construction works to protect and enhance the Beresford Foreshore the fences are down and the site has been officially reopened just in time for summer.

With summer just around the corner, Council has adopted three Recreational Vehicle strategies which designate the locations of free overnight parking to encourage tourists to stay for a day in the City during their travels.

Following a review of wards and representation Council has decided to move away from the current ward system and reduce their numbers to 12.

The City of Greater Geraldton has launched the inaugural Disability Support Awards to recognise people and organisations that provide the highest standard of support to people with disability.

The Geraldton Airport is about to become a lot busier as works on three construction projects within the precinct begin in October.

City of Greater Geraldton’s Airport Manager Bob Urquhart has been recognised for his dedication after being awarded the WA Chairman’s Award for outstanding service to the airport industry.

Following 50 years of trends and advances in technology a community survey regarding the Geraldton Regional Library shows it remains a valuable community service.

Recent lighting upgrades in the Lions Park Precinct in Mullewa has increased use of the public amenities whilst contributing to a reduction in antisocial behaviour.

A mixture of drawings, paintings, prints and sculptures will be centre stage at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery this Friday night, as Assembling Parts for a Bigger Picture launches.

Local community groups are now able to apply for a financial boost as round 20 of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program is open.

Further activation of the Beresford Foreshore is now underway with the City calling for Expressions of Interest for the provision of temporary services or facilities at two locations along the coastline.

With the official opening of mountain bike tracks and loop trail in the Chapman River Regional Park, the City has become part of Western Australia’s growing mountain bike trails network.

With the 2018 harvest set to be one of the biggest in years, truck drivers are being urged to slow down to 70km/h during this harvest season to help preserve the condition of unsealed rural roads in the Midwest.

With the Beresford Foreshore Enhancement Project nearing completion, Council has given the green light to further activation of the area by providing two locations for temporary services or facilities to operate from.

Tenders recently awarded to build the new State Emergency Services facility and for the resurfacing and extension of the Geraldton Airport runway to 2400m have resulted in a record $50 million investment in current infrastructure projects.