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The transformation of the Cathedral Avenue and Sanford Street intersection into a roundabout is set to begin on Thursday 11 March 2021.

Preparations are underway at Leonard T Green Memorial Park to upgrade the park and further enhance the World War One commemorative site by planting 139 Lone Pine trees, descendants of the Gallipoli Tree that gave its name to the battle in 1915.

Evening activities at the Eighth Street West soccer field have recently come under a new light with the installation of new floodlighting by local contractor Elite Electrical.

“Delightfully horrid” and “weirdly cool” are some of the ways people have described local graphic designer Rachel Weaver’s work, which is now in the Post Office Lane Lightbox Gallery.

What would you most like the next generation to see revealed from a time capsule in 50 years?

Trees consumed and CO2 produced by paper production has been drastically reduced with the City of Greater Geraldton implementing a swath of changes to its printer fleet.

After years of trying to find a use for the building, but to no avail due to contamination concerns, the long over-due demolition of the former Fire Station on Durlacher Street is underway.

Opportunities are now open for local tourism, retail and hospitality businesses in the Midwest, to create pre and post offers for delegates attending the upcoming 2021 WA Regional Tourism Conference in Geraldton.

Recent flooding in the Gascoyne has seen the Shire of Carnarvon call upon the City of Greater Geraldton for assistance with the town’s recovery.

Local photographers are being encouraged to get snapping for their chance to feature in the Geraldton Visitor Centre’s 2022 calendar!

Revitalisation of a section of Chapman Road in the CBD is about to see a 12 month tactical activation pilot to turn it into a place for people and not just cars.

Night time training and competitions at the Woorree Park BMX track will be brighter from now on following the installation of new LED floodlighting at the venue.

Local businesses have been praised for their commitment to food safety in the City of Greater Geraldton’s 2020 Five Star Food Safety Awards.

Following yesterday’s announcement of a five day lockdown for the Perth metropolitan, Peel and the South West regions, the City of Greater Geraldton is reminding community members to do the right thing.

Seafood, culture and adventure is on the agenda for Geraldton’s newest signature event ‘Shore Leave’ which has received significant funding.

Thousands of motorists have been sighing in relief since the long awaited roundabout at the corner of Durlacher and Maitland Streets was opened only a few weeks ago.

Local legends have been praised for their involvement in the Geraldton and Mullewa communities at yesterday’s Australia Day celebrations.

An increase in people removing items from Meru Landfill has sparked a reminder to all community members to refrain from scavenging at the facility.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) have officially opened for a lease management of the Meru Reuse Shop and the City of Greater Geraldton is calling non-for-profits, community groups and small businesses to consider the opportunity.

Geraldton’s vibrant bollards are due for some fresh new artwork and the City of Greater Geraldton is calling local artists to submit designs inspired by ‘Midwest Life’.

‘We’re All Part of the Story’ is the theme for this year’s Australia Day event, which is set to take place at Stow Gardens on the Geraldton Foreshore this month.

Grab a picnic rug, organise your crew and get ready to enjoy a chilled out evening when Sundays by the Sea returns to Stow Gardens on the Geraldton Foreshore this Sunday 10 January.

The further rollout of the Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO) trial is one step closer with the City of Greater Geraldton being awarded $176,000 in grant funding from the State Government to expand its composting site located at the Meru Waste Facility.

Recent fires have sparked major concern from Councillors and farmers with rail-related companies urged to take action.

Finding a shady spot to have a bite to eat on Geraldton foreshores might be easier in the coming months with Council supporting a motion for more pop-up shade sails.

With the weather warming up and the festive season right around the corner, community members are being urged to remain vigilant when it comes to pool safety and compliance.

Keep your cool this long hot summer by picking up the latest edition of the City of Greater Geraldton School Holiday Program.

Longevity of the Aquarena outdoor pool has been secured after the State Government announced $750,000 in funding for the project.

Locals have the opportunity to be transported back to Geraldton in the mid-90s by viewing items from a recently opened time capsule.

A climate emergency has been declared by Councillors after they supported a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, and a strong leadership approach on the matter, at last night’s Council Meeting.