Fathers Day at Tackleworld Country

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Still wondering what to get Dad for Fathers Day?

There is one store in town that has something for every Dad. Tackleworld Country really could be called the "bloke shop" as it has so many things that blokes love!

They have everything for fishing, for hunting, for archery and now home butchering supplies as well.

And if you get Dad a voucher he will get a complimentary gift bag as well so you can't go wrong.

See John, Ash, Craig & Marcelle at 20 Anzac Tce, just up from Harvey Norman.
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Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

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Anna This week's Cat of the Week is Anna.

Anna is a loving adult female about two years old. She is Burmese X with pretty grey blue colouring. Her only downfall is that she doesn’t do well with dogs.

All of Mid West Cat Shelter's cats have received their first vaccination, are micro-chipped, health checked and sterilised before going to their new homes. Each Cat of the Week will be offered for $100 to the right home.

If you would like to adopt Anna, or any of the other cats or kittens, phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a co-ordinator.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Prams in shops

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An Everything Geraldton user is frustrated after she was unable to enter a shop on the weekend because she had a pram. The local store had a sign on the entrance stating that no prams were to enter the shop. This is usually due to people using prams to shoplift.

"I totally understand that there are dishonest people around that may choose to shoplift using a pram and I would not have been offended by a salesperson asking if they could check in my handbag or pram on my way out of the store," the Everything Geraldton user said.

"But to have a sign posted at the entrance saying that you were not allowed to take a pram into the store I feel is discriminative.

"Needless to say I went to another store for my purchase."

Do you think prams should be allowed in shops?

 

15-year-old female assaults police officer

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A 15-year-old female has assaulted a female constable in the Geraldton Police station lock-up area. At about 1:50am on Sunday, August 31st, the teenager from Utakarra was arrested after she was allegedly involved in a fight in Felica Street, Rangeway.

When taken to the police station, and it is alleged that whilst being searched, the female struck out at the constable pulling a small clump of hair from her scalp.

The female will appear in the Geraldton Children’s Court in September on charges of Disorderly Behaviour, Obstructing Police, Refusal to Provide Personal Details and Assault Public Officer.

Incredible footage of a humpback whale being disentangled

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A whale disentanglement team from the Department of Parks and Wildlife has successfully disentangled a humpback whale north-west of Geraldton Western Australia with assistance from the Department of Fisheries and Kalbarri Volunteer Sea Rescue.

Footage provided by Department of Parks and Wildlife and Ryan Scott

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Goodness Sustainability and Innovation Festival Awards night.

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Update:

Zero Carbon Award Winner: Footprint Free on Fitzgerald Award Sponsored by Sun City Solar

Zero Waste Award Winner: Foodbank Geraldton Award Sponsored by Veolia Environmental Services

Water Award Winner: Beachlands Community Garden Sponsored by Water Corp CGG and GRC for Water Sensitives Cities

NRM Award Winner: Nicole Siemon Award Sponsored by NACC

Science award Winner: Midwest Youth Science Forum

Social Enterprise Award Winner: G-Force Contracting Award Sponsored by Bendigo Bank

Health Award Winner: Midwest Respect Love Bites Sponsored by St John of God Hospital Geraldton

Digital Award Winner: Everything Geraldton Award Sponsored by Pollinators

Leadership Award Winner: Future Leaders

Innovation Award Winner: Energy Farmers Australia Award Sponsor: Regional Development Australia

Judges Choice Award Winner: Freebies Midwest Award Sponsor: Inspire Australia

Construction professionals have the chance to meet with NBN Co

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NBN Co will present a Call to Industry on the 9th of September. In conjunction with Master Builders Midwest branch – Geraldton, the sessions will give Geraldton’s construction professionals the chance to meet with NBN Co New Developments representatives.

The construction of the NBN in Geraldton will mean new construction projects can be prepared ready for high speed broadband. A group presentation runs for about an hour commencing at 11am, to provide information and to allow questions to be asked and answered.

From 1pm and through 4pm, NBN Co will remain available, for one-on-one sessions for those who would like more detail to support regular and multiple construction activities.

All sessions will be a friendly open interaction that will offer insight in to topics such as pre-qualifying which addresses have the NBN already under construction in the area, the easy online tools that make applying for fibre easy, and; technical guidance about preparing buildings and subdivisions for the NBN.

Sam Dawe and Scott Edwards from NBN Co invite construction professionals to attend the event, proudly supported and held at the offices of Master Builders West Australia.

WHEN: September 9th, 11am to 4pm. WHERE: Master Builders Association, 4 Walton Close Geraldton

City to collect data on condition of entire road network

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The City of Greater Geraldton has more than 3,800km of roads valued in excess of $500 million and they City have said it is vital the that our roads are managed responsibly.

So if you see a white Nissan Patrol four wheel drive vehicle cruising the streets with a number of cameras on the roof, and a strange box on the front, do not be alarmed, it is not Big Brother or Google Earth conducting surveillance on residents, it is a research vehicle conducting a condition assessment of the City’s roads.

The City has engaged the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to collect data regarding the condition of the entire road network in Geraldton and Mullewa, using state-of-the-art equipment, and it will provide the City with the most accurate information in order to determine future maintenance and renewal programs.

The vehicle is fitted with a series of cameras and lasers angled towards the road for monitoring and will not intrude on anyone's privacy.

This technology is used extensively nationally and will allow the City to plan expenditure on local roads more effectively.

The vehicle is driving every sealed and unsealed road in the City, including car parks, until the end of September.

Dongara Port Denison wins tidy town award

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Congrats to our friends in Dongara Port Denison who today won the Midwest-Gascoyne tidy town award for Natural Environment Conservation. Pic via Shire of Irwin Facebook page.

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Rolf Harris painting to be reinstated at Dalwallinu council

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rolf harrisIan Cutler from Geraldton Newspapers reports that Dalwallinu Shire Council has voted 6 - 2 to reinstate a Rolf Harris painting at a council meeting on Tuesday. According to the minutes from the meeting:

...responses from the community have been received via letters, emails and through the "Totally Locally" newsletter. There have been offers to purchase or acquire the painting from the Shire which need consideration.

This mater has opinion in support and against the display of the Rolf Harris artwork and not everyone will be pleased with the decision Council makes, however to have the painting in storage has zero benefit.

Screenshot 2014-08-29 12.40.21Click here to read the minutes in full.

Entangled whale has been freed

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Sarah Taillier from the ABC reports that the whale reported on earlier in the week that was entangled has now been freed.

Top 5 Geraldton images shared with us this week

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James Bailey sent in this awesome photo to us on Instagram. Taken at Tarcoola Beach.

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Local photographer Karl Monaghan shared this stunning image with us!

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We certainly get some spectacular sunsets in Geraldton!  Bronwyn Godfrey snapped this beauty at the Marina on Thursday evening.

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Kerrin Rowe Media shared this amazing shot of the Milky Way taken over Canola Crops in Chapman Valley.

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Although this was sent into us a few weeks ago, it was still gaining likes this week. Everything Geraldton user Ian sent in this photo of local legend John Luk. John has been voluntarily picking up litter in the city for ove 20 years, 3 hours a day. This photo got over 4,000 likes on the Everything Geraldton Facebook page. Such an inspiration.

Post your pics in the Everything Geraldton app, the Everything Geraldton Facebook Page or email them to petak@justeverything.com.au. We’d love to share them.

City Councillors’ fees and allowances increased

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City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors fees and allowances came under review at this week's Ordinary Meeting of Council after a Salaries and Allowances Tribunal determination for 2014-15.

Council endorsed a three percent increase to current fees and allowances which equates to less than $13 a week after the increase.

City Mayor, Ian Carpenter, said the increases are fair and still at 80 per cent of the recommended maximum allowed by the tribunal.

“I think the increases recommended by the tribunal are fair and our Council has agreed to limit the total remuneration at 20 per cent less than the upper band set by the tribunal,” he said.

“I’m happy that councillors are renumerated fairly for all the work they do for the local community.”