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Retailers and restaurateurs in the CBD will no longer need to seek approval from the City to activate the streets in front of their businesses.

Construction of the Rocks Laneway, the City’s most flexible community space set to revitalise the City Centre, will begin on Monday next week.

The development of a new irrigation system that reduces the need for scheme water has been chosen as a finalist in the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) WA Awards for Excellence.

The revitalisation of the CBD will soon be underway with local contractor Geraldton Building Services & Cabinets (GBSC) having won the tender to construct the Rocks Laneway Project.

Planning a trip to Geraldton has never been easier thanks to the launch of a brand new Visit Geraldton website.

February has been a big month for arts and culture in Geraldton, and it just became even bigger with the launch of a new exhibition that explores the beauty in everyday moments.

Increased traffic and parking congestion following the opening of the Allendale Primary School Kindergarten was the driving force behind the construction of new parking bays on Marsden Street.

A seismic survey to assess the presence and extent of rock layers underneath coastal sands at Drummond Cove, Sunset Beach and Bluff Point will begin this week.

Local artists shone at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery on Saturday night as the Midwest Art Prize officially launched and celebrated the winners of 2019’s exhibition.

Improved community safety and massive energy savings are the shining results of solar lights installed at Pages Beach and the QPT this week.

Those passing by the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) this weekend will notice a new piece of permanent artwork out the front of the building, which pays homage to the site’s history.

Local residents and visitors are being reminded to recycle the correct materials in the community’s blue recycle bins after many are being emptied into landfill due to contamination.

Fans of the Drug Aware Fools Festival will rejoice when they hear that the event is back for its third year and that singer and songwriter Thelma Plum is headlining the event.

A plan for the future of Spalding is coming together with draft designs for the area being presented at community drop-in sessions on Wednesday 13 February 2019.

Local community groups and organisations now have the opportunity to receive a financial helping hand as round 21 of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants program opens.

Renowned youth support initiative the U-Turn Project will continue for another two years following a massive contribution from the State Government.

If you have a disability or know someone with a disability then you won’t want to miss your chance to have your say on the City of Greater Geraldton’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).

Seniors in Geraldton will soon be able to enjoy the health benefits of walking football as the QEII Seniors and Community Centre adds it to their activity list.

A Glenfield block of bushland known to residents as ‘Rum Jungle’ will be cleaned up and restored in partnership with the local community.

Four local businesses have been recognised for their commitment to food safety with a five star rating in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2018 Food Safety Awards.

Local seafood will gain even more spotlight following the Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-Operative’s (GFC) acquisition of popular fish and chips shop Barnacles on the Wharf.

Tourists will soon be able to enjoy a coffee and snack whilst learning about the local attractions following Council’s decision to lease the Visitor Centre Café to a local catering company.

Council has extended a lifeline to the Aquarena Outdoor Pool by approving major renewal works to the repair the pool structure and its associated infrastructure.

Australia Day is right around the corner and its set to be another massive celebration at the Geraldton Foreshore complete with something for everyone!

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.