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Jingle all the way to the Terrace!
Posted 01 December 2023 Jingle all the way to the Terrace!

Get your Santa hats ready and be prepared to shop up a storm as Christmas on the Terrace returns next week to light up the CBD with festive cheer!

Iwarra Wilungga returns in 2024
Posted 29 November 2023 Iwarra Wilungga returns in 2024

Iwarra Wilungga will return to the Midwest on Saturday 6 April 2024 at Queens Park Theatre in an even bigger and better celebration of Aboriginal culture through art, music and dance.

Pilbara Resource Group make a splash in Mullewa
Posted 24 November 2023 Pilbara Resource Group make a splash in Mullewa

Summer just got a whole lot more enjoyable for the people of Mullewa following Pilbara Resource Group partnering with the City of Greater Geraldton to fund entry fees to the Doc Docherty Pool over the warmer months.

e-scooter trail under review
Posted 20 November 2023 e-scooter trail under review

The 15 month Beam e-scooter trial is coming to an end and the City of Greater Geraldton wants your feedback on this flexible mode of transport.

Joint services announced for commemoration
Posted 13 November 2023 Joint services announced for commemoration

Services will be observed in both Germany and Geraldton to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the battle between the HMAS Sydney II and the HSK Kormoran in 1941.

Fishing tackle bins installed at Chapman River Estuary
Posted 06 November 2023 Fishing tackle bins installed at Chapman River Estuary

Four ‘Reel It In’ fishing tackle collection bins have been installed at the Chapman River Estuary Reserve.

Ship shape for cruise season
Posted 03 November 2023 Ship shape for cruise season

It seems only moments a go the Midwest waved bon voyage to the final ship of the bumper 2022/2023 cruise ship season, and now Geraldton is braced once again to welcome the return of the first ship of the new season on Friday 10 November.

Boost for community strengthening projects across Greater Geraldton
Posted 03 November 2023 Boost for community strengthening projects across Greater Geraldton

Community strengthening programs and infrastructure projects across Greater Geraldton will receive a significant financial boost thanks to a successful application to the State Government’s Local Government Resilience Fund.

New mural to celebrate native flora and fauna
Posted 02 November 2023 New mural to celebrate native flora and fauna

A burst of colour in the CBD will bring local bird species and native flora to life in the form of a new large-scale mural on the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG).

Young people asked to tell City what they think
Posted 02 November 2023 Young people asked to tell City what they think

All people aged 12 to 25 are invited to tell the City of Greater Geraldton what they think about a number of issues in a Youth Survey.

Mid West Art Prize 2023 finalists announced
Posted 01 November 2023 Mid West Art Prize 2023 finalists announced

Finalists for the biennial Mid West Art Prize (MWAP) have been announced as the anticipation for the exhibition’s gala opening night grows.

All Ability Day to celebrate community and inclusion
Posted 01 November 2023 All Ability Day to celebrate community and inclusion

In a celebration for our community and inclusion, All Ability Day returns this November to commemorate International Day of People with Disability.

Cash splash supporting worthy community groups
Posted 31 October 2023 Cash splash supporting worthy community groups

Over $70,000 in funding has been injected back into the community thanks to latest round of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants program.

Senior’s Week 2023 bookings now open
Posted 31 October 2023 Senior’s Week 2023 bookings now open

Older people looking for something new to try can rejoice, as bookings for Senior’s Week 2023 celebrations have officially opened at the QEII Seniors and Community Centre.

Have your say on safety and crime prevention
Posted 30 October 2023 Have your say on safety and crime prevention

If you have ideas on improving safety and reducing crime in our community, the City of Greater Geraldton wants to hear from you.

Fines issued for illegal asbestos dumping
Posted 26 October 2023 Fines issued for illegal asbestos dumping

In an effort to stop the ongoing illegal dumping of asbestos at the tip community members will now be fined.

New era as Mayor and Councillors sworn in
Posted 25 October 2023 New era as Mayor and Councillors sworn in

Jerry Clune will lead the City of Greater Geraldton Council after being sworn in as Mayor last night at a Special Meeting of Council. 

Coastal groynes vandalised
Posted 23 October 2023 Coastal groynes vandalised

Recent acts of senseless vandalism have resulted in Geotextile Sand Container groynes put in place to help to protect Sunset Beach from coastal erosion being punctured.

Truck drivers urged to slow down on gravel roads
Posted 18 October 2023 Truck drivers urged to slow down on gravel roads

With the 2023 harvest now underway truck drivers are being urged to slow down to 70km/h to help preserve the condition of unsealed rural roads in the Midwest.

Aquarena outdoor pool reopens to public
Posted 13 October 2023 Aquarena outdoor pool reopens to public

Making a splash and beating the heat will be much easier this summer with refurbishments and major upgrades to the 50-year-old Aquarena outdoor pool complete and the facility now reopened.

Lotterywest funds arts, culture and entertainment
Posted 11 October 2023 Lotterywest funds arts, culture and entertainment

Arts, culture and entertainment in Geraldton has received a financial boost with both the Queens Park Theatre (QPT) and Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival receiving significant grant funding from Lotterywest.

Hey ho lets go, to Battle of the Bands 2023
Posted 09 October 2023 Hey ho lets go, to Battle of the Bands 2023

It is the final countdown to Geraldton’s most rocking afternoon as Battle of the Bands returns to the Queens Park Theatre Amphitheatre on Sunday 15 October.

Game On sessions ready to score
Posted 06 October 2023 Game On sessions ready to score

Term four just got a bit more thrilling for young people who are keen to get active, with the City of Greater Geraldton’s Game On sessions set to launch later this month.

City rounds up road safety award
Posted 03 October 2023 City rounds up road safety award

Improvements made to three intersections in the CBD Education Precinct has enabled the City of Greater Geraldton to round up a prestigious road safety award.

Maitland Park Transport Hub Concept Masterplan gets green light
Posted 29 September 2023 Maitland Park Transport Hub Concept Masterplan gets green light

A concept plan to transform Maitland Park into an education precinct and transport hub has been given the green light by Council.

Prepare now for bushfire season
Posted 28 September 2023 Prepare now for bushfire season

Residents are reminded to begin preparing their properties and clear firebreaks for the coming bushfire season before the 4 October deadline.

Big Sky ready to roll out the red carpet
Posted 26 September 2023 Big Sky ready to roll out the red carpet

The wait is almost over for literary lovers, with Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival set to kick off from this Thursday 28 September.

Community urged to make their vote count!
Posted 26 September 2023 Community urged to make their vote count!

With less than one month to go, community members are being urged to make their vote count in the upcoming local government election.

Geraldton Aquarena sets sights on gold in WA Disabled Sports Association
Posted 20 September 2023 Geraldton Aquarena sets sights on gold in WA Disabled Sports Association Awards

Geraldton Aquarena has been named as a finalist by the WA Disabled Sports Association (WADSA) for their prestigious Community Service Provider Award.

Fresh faces join Spring School Holiday Program
Posted 18 September 2023 Fresh faces join Spring School Holiday Program

Spring is here and so is the City of Greater Geraldton’s popular School Holiday Program which comes with some fresh new additions to the line-up!

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