Temporary closure of Point Moore access tracks

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise due to increased coastal surge and the severe weather warning creating hazardous driving conditions on the beach the access tracks to Point Moore will be closed. The closure will go into effect at 12.00 noon today, 1 August 2022, until further notice.

Beach conditions will be monitored over the coming days and updates on the status of the gates provided.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these closures may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Midalias Beach lookouts maintenance

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise maintenance to three lookouts at Midalias Beach will be undertaken on Monday 1 August 2022.

To ensure community safety, the lookouts will be closed from 8am to 1pm to undertake the works.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Artwork bus shelters installation

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise eight new bus shelters featuring artworks by local artists will be installed at the following locations starting on Monday 1 August 2022 for a period of approximately five days.

• Harrison Street, Bluff Point near Bluff Point Primary School

• Central Road, Wonthella between Place Road and First Street

• Shenton Street, Geraldton near Geraldton Senior High School

• Shenton Street, Geraldton near the Geraldton Regional Hospital

• Chapman Road, Bluff Point across from Bluff Point Shopping Centre

• Fitzgerald Street,  Beachlands across from Central Regional TAFE

• Chapman Road, Geraldton in front of North Gate Shopping Centre both street sides

The anticipated hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Feedback wanted on Draft Chapman River Estuary Action Plan

Chapman River Estuary

If you enjoy visiting the Chapman River Estuary then you won’t want to miss the opportunity to have your say on a draft action plan to enhance and protect the unique area.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the Draft Chapman River Estuary Reserve Action Plan was developed in collaboration with the community, Traditional Owners and the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC).

“During a series of workshops members of the community took the opportunity to share what they value about the estuary, what threats and issues they see and suggested actions to address these,” he said.

“Some of the key issues they identified include weed and feral animal management, maintenance of the shared path, fencing and educational signage.

“The estuary is a very popular recreation spot, the site of a federally listed Threatened Ecological Community, a place of cultural significance to many Aboriginal people and home to migratory shore birds, turtles and other wildlife.

“This is why we are inviting the community to give us feedback on the draft action plan, to ensure it will enhance and protect this unique area for our future generations.”

Members of the community can provide their feedback on the draft plan online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CREstuary . Hardcopies of the Draft Plan and feedback form are also available at the City Civic Centre at 63 Cathedral Avenue and Geraldton Regional Library on Marine Terrace. The deadline to provide feedback is 9am on Monday 15 August 2022.

More information on the Chapman River Estuary Reserve Action Plan is available here

Million Trees Project wants your plantings

Grace and Christoph Kopplhuber have recently begun revegetating their Moresby property by planting more than 150 seedlings, shrubs and trees this winter.

If you’ve been busy greening our City region by planting seedlings, shrubs and trees on your property you can make them count by registering them with the Million Trees Project.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said although 510,459 plantings have been registered since the project began in 2012, more registrations are needed to meet the 2029 project deadline.

“When you drive around the region you can see residents and businesses have been busy beautifying their properties and revegetating their land,” Mayor Van Styn added.

“These plantings have already greatly improved how the area looks, and over time will help cool the City and help reduce our carbon footprint, all of which benefits current and future generations.

“However, if we are going to meet the 1 million plantings by 2029 we need everyone who has planted both native and non-native perennials in the City region in the last 12 years to register them with the project if you haven’t already done so.

“Help us make every tree count.”

This year, around 12,000 local providence seedlings and trees grown by volunteers at the Community Nursery will be planted in our parks, bushland and coastal reserves by community groups, local business and City staff.

All perennial plants (plants that live more than two years) including trees that produce food, decorative and ground cover plants can be registered towards the project.

Plantings can be registered online on the City’s website here or by calling 9956 6600.

More information on the Million Trees Project here

Footpath construction on Gertrude Street

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the footpath on Gertrude Street between Waldeck Street and Hutchinson Street will be renewed with works scheduled to commence the week of Monday 1 August 2022 for a period of approximately seven weeks.

The anticipated hours of work will be from 7.00am to 6.00pm. Traffic management will be in place during this time which will include detours for occasional road closures.

These works are part of the 2022/2023 Footpath Program which will see nearly 6kms of footpaths built or renewed this financial year.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Unsealed rural road closures due to heavy rainfall

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that due to heavy rainfall ALL unsealed rural roads within the City of Greater Geraldton including the Mullewa district are closed to vehicles over three tonnes until further notice.

Local residents are advised to use 4 wheel drive vehicles wherever possible, exercise caution and drive to conditions as required to assist with minimising damage to the roads at this time.

For all the latest updates on road closures go to the Road Conditions Report. https://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/road-condition-report.aspx

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these closures may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Geraldton’s Heritage Collection welcomes historic One Pound Trader’s Note

City of Greater Geraldton’s Heritage Collection has welcomed a second One Pound Trader’s Note.

An important part of the region’s history has joined the City of Greater Geraldton’s Heritage Collection and it’s in the form of a One Pound Trader’s Note.

The Scott and Gale One Pound Trader’s Note donated by former Midwest resident Richard Shepheard, dates from the 1870s and is one of two historic and rare Pound Notes which were auctioned in Sydney in November 1997. 

The second Pound Note was purchased by the Geraldton City Council and dates from the 1860s.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn thanked Mr Shepheard for his donation.

“The City’s Heritage Collection already contained one of the notes and it’s now bolstered with a second, which we are very grateful for,” he said.

“You can just imagine the adventures both of these notes have been on since being printed in the mid-1800s. How times have changed.

“Preserving our history is a key part of what the Geraldton Regional Library does and I encourage everyone to check out both the Heritage and Local History Collections. They are full of gems that showcase the region’s transformation.”

The One Pound Trader’s Notes were essential to local trade in the early days of the colony, due to the shortage of coinage in circulation. They were printed between 1858 and 1874 by English Printers Blades, East and Blades. 

It’s alleged that only a few of the notes still exist. 

The design of the Note contains a black swan, which is believed to pay homage to both the Swan and Greenough Rivers.

(L-R) Richard Shepheard with Mayor Shane Van Styn, City Manager Libraries, Heritage and Gallery Trudi Cornish and Coordinator Heritage Services Lorin Cox with the One Pound Trader’s Notes.

Present to witness the historic handover were City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn, Manager Libraries, Heritage and Gallery Trudi Cornish, Coordinator Heritage Services Lorin Cox, Richard Shepheard, Jeff Smith, Jeanie Sojan, Roy Sojan and John Scroop.

To view the One Pound Trader’s Note, please visit the Geraldton Regional Library’s website by clicking here.

Temporary closure Drummond Cove skatepark

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise maintenance works will be undertaken on the Drummond Cove skatepark located on Whitehill Road with works scheduled to begin the week of Monday 25 July 2022.

Works will take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time the skatepark will be closed.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

City calls for ablution block at Kojarena

(L-R) City of Greater Geraldton Councillors Tarleah Thomas, Jennifer Critch and Jerry Clune at the Kojarena Truck Stop on the Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road.

Upgrades to the Kojarena Truck Stop are on the City of Greater Geraldton’s radar, following the loss of the Giles Road ablution block earlier this year.

Located on the Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road, the pullover bay is frequented by a variety of travellers but has no facilities.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn believes it would make an ideal location for an ablution block.

“Truck drivers are required to have a driving break every five hours as part of fatigue management and the Kojarena Truck Stop is that break spot for many,” he said.

“With the loss of the Giles Road ablution block and no other facilities close by, it makes sense for this area to be upgraded to accommodate all drivers.

“We are calling on the State Government to improve the Kojarena Truck Stop – ideally, we would like to see the area sealed along with toilet and shower facilities added, so that people don’t have to relieve themselves in the bush.”

The Giles Road ablution block was destroyed by vandals earlier this year.

It was one of the only public facilities along the Geraldton to Mullewa stretch, which is 99kms, and will not be rebuilt as it is in the direct path of the proposed Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Outer Bypass.

“Upgrading the Kojarena Truck Stop would be a positive step forwards, especially for female truck drivers who form an integral part of the industry. It would also help to repair the relationships that have been impacted by the Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Outer Bypass news,” added Mayor Van Styn.

The City of Greater Geraldton encourages the State Government to consider this request.

Point Moore beach access gates open

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the gates at Point Moore beach access tracks will reopen at 12 noon today, 19 July 2022.

Beach conditions will continue to be monitored and further closures may come into effect should adverse conditions arise.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Entries for Big Sky Short Story Prize close soon

Geraldton Regional Library’s signature competition the Big Sky Short Story Prize closes this week and presents local literary talent with the chance to win big.

Entries for the competition close on Friday 15 July, and City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn is looking forward to seeing what local wordsmiths can produce.

“Each year the Big Sky Short Story Prize increases in popularity by continuing to offer a unique opportunity for Geraldton authors to showcase their work,” he said.

“This year, Midwest writers have been encouraged to explore their imaginations and showcase life’s intricate patterns in a short story which I am sure will produce some engaging narratives.

“We urge everyone with an unpublished short story to enter, and encourage the whole community to come along and enjoy the fantastic Festival program.”

The Big Sky Short Story Prize offers an enticing first prize of $500, VIP Festival access, and a chance for the winner to have their story published online via the Library catalogue.

It is part of the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival, which is set to return to Geraldton on Thursday 29 September, and will run until Sunday 2 October 2022.

To learn more about the Festival and to enter a story visit see here.  

The Geraldton Regional Library would like to thank all event partners, including Sandra Carr MLC, Lara Dalton MLA, Darren West MLC, Geraldton Universities Centre, Writing WA, Museum of Geraldton, Friends of the Geraldton Library, Eastman Poletti Sherwood Architects, Read A Lot Books, Arbitare, and Cranecorp Australia.

Temporary closure of Geraldton Foreshore Youth Precinct male toilets

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that the male toilets at the ablution block adjacent to the Youth Precinct on the Geraldton Foreshore are closed until further notice due to vandalism.

Repair works are currently in place to address the damage.

The female and unisex toilets remain open at this time.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Rocks Laneway closed for maintenance works

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that Rocks Laneway and Post Office Lane will be closed on Monday 18 July for approximately two weeks to allow for maintenance works.

The maintenance works include the area being repainted as well as repairs to the toilets and lighting.

Traffic management will be in place during this time, which will include detours for occasional road closures.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Animal Management Facility nearing capacity

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that the Animal Management Facility is nearing capacity and for a short period of one week will not be able to accept any surrendered dogs.

This is so that City Rangers and dog rehoming partners are able to properly care for the large number of dogs that have already been surrendered.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Byne Park ablutions closed until further notice

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that the ablutions at Byne Park, Bootenal are closed until further notice due to a water leak that requires repairing.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause and will advise when the ablutions reopen.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

City’s community funding program is now open

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn and Dave Kroiter from Sun City Christian Centre.

Organisations in the Midwest searching for a financial boost can now apply for the City’s latest round of Community Grants.

Round 27 of the Community Grants Program is designed for not-for-profit groups, clubs, and organisations to implement projects, activities and programs that enhance and promote community wellbeing within Greater Geraldton. 

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said a Community Grant could provide much needed support.

“We are fortunate to have so many organisations that do such wonderful work in our community,” he said.

“Providing a helping hand to these groups is one of the most important services the City provides to foster wellbeing and enhance capacity.

“I encourage all community groups who feel they would benefit from financial assistance to apply for a Community Grant.”

For those seeking assistance with the application process, draft submissions must be lodged by Sunday 7 August so that feedback can be supplied.

The final deadline for submissions is no later than 5pm on Wednesday 24 August 2022.

For a full list of the eligibility requirements, please refer to the Community Funding Programs Guidelines and access the City’s online grant information site here. 

Footpath construction in Geraldton

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the footpath located on the north side of Waldeck Street between Durlacher Street and Patio Place will be renewed with works scheduled to commence the week of Monday 11 July 2022 for a period of approximately two weeks.

The anticipated hours of work will be from 7.00am to 6.00pm. Traffic management will be in place during this time which will include detours for occasional road closures.

Members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Why do people see an Osteopath?

Did you know that Osteopaths treat: 

• Lower Back Pain and Sciatica

• Neck Pain

• Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder

• Jaw Pain( TMJ) 

• Headaches and Migraines

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Knee pain

• Osteoarthritis 

• Piriformis Syndrome

• Postural pain 

If you didn’t know already, Geraldton has an Osteopath - Dr Mathew Kirk - Rewind Osteopathic and Massage Clinic 

Mathew loves helping people function at their best and be pain free. 

To book an appointment with Dr Kirk please call reception on 0422 221 371 or jump onto www.rewindosteo.com.au and hit “ Book Online”

They are now open on Saturday from 10am - 1pm!

Rewind Osteopathic and Massage  Clinic has HICAPS so you can claim on - the - spot rebates with all private health funds. They also accept Chronic Disease Management care plans from your GP also, check with your GP for eligibility.

Rewind Osteopathic and Massage Clinic 
4 Snowdon St, 
Geraldton 

Clinic Hours:
Mon, Tue - 8am - 6.30pm
Thur - Fri 8am - 4pm
Sat - 10am - 1pm 

Geraldton Regional Art Gallery goes bush

Two creative, new exhibitions launching this week will see works displayed not only in the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) but also on-site at the Wonthella Bushland Reserve.

Set to open on Friday 8 July from 6pm, The Alternative Archive and Open Borders have been generated by WA artists through the Creative Grid network.

Open Borders explores the nature of borders, as they impact the social, political and economic fabric of our communities. Nine local artists and groups have also made artwork set in the Wonthella Bushland Reserve, which relate to their gallery works.

The Alternative Archive is a major touring exhibition, including the 2021 artworks by a number of Midwest artists examining lost stories, and perhaps what history doesn’t tell.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn is looking forward to the opening night.

“GRAG is once again leading the way by enabling artists to express themselves in new and creative ways,” he said.

“I am looking forward to visiting the installations in Wonthella and seeing how those works link back to what is being displayed in GRAG.

“I encourage everyone to come and check out The Alternative Archive and Open Borders when the exhibitions open.”

Open Borders and The Alternative Archive will open at 6pm Friday 8 July for the opening night event and continue until Sunday 4 September.

The Wonthella Bushland installation of Open Borders will commence with a performance at 10am Saturday 9 July and only be available for viewing until 4pm Sunday 10 July.

Tickets to the opening night event are limited, so patrons are requested to register their attendance via Eventbrite.

The Alternative Archive has been made possible through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost managed by the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries, supported by Royalties for Regions, and delivered by Art on the Move.