Crime scene update

Geraldton Police wish to advise that the current crime scene in place on Eighth Avenue Wonthella will be remaining in place for the foreseeable future. Eighth Avenue is blocked off from Pass Street, heading in an easterly direction and continues to the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Howard Street.

This crime scene incorporates a number of sporting facilities in that region, and at the present time, Geraldton Police can advise the following:

Geraldton Netball Association: The Geraldton Netball association advise they are cancelling all fixtures for tonight.

Geraldton Basketball Association: Fixtures continuing as per normal. Parking for the basketball association will be utilised at the rear outdoor basketball courts and entry to the complex through the rear entry. No access will be permitted to the front of the premises.

Geraldton Badminton Centre: No contact has been made as yet, but this building is in a position where no persons will have access to it.

The crime scene does not impact parking for the Geraldton Tennis club, bowling club, soccer, Bridge, Squash or the Towns Football club.

Geraldton Police thank the public for their understanding in relation to this incident and will advise when the road re-opens as per usual.

Not again! Police investigating another possible homicide

Local Wonthella residents who saw a large Police presence in 7th St this morning have had their fears confirmed with what may be a second homicide in Geraldton this week One resident said: "how scary just down from us something has happened forensics ambulance cops street blocked off with tape and now a forensic buss !!"

About 6:50am this morning police were called to a home in Seventh Street, Wonthella where the body of a man was located. Major Crime Squad officers and Geraldton Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Two men are currently assisting police with their inquiries.

Four areas that have been declared a Protected Forensic Area (PFA) and please remember than it is an offence to enter any of these areas.

Roads currently closed until further notice are:- · Seventh Street x Central Ave Wonthella · Seventh Street x Howard St Wonthella · Eighth Street x Central Ave Wonthella · Eighth Street x Howard Street Wonthella

Police stressed that this matter and the matter from earlier on in the week are separate incidents and are in no way linked.

A car park area at Geraldton Regional Hospital is also closed and is a Protected Forensic Area (PFA).

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Geraldton Police wish to advise that the current crime scene in place on Eighth Avenue Wonthella will be remaining in place for the foreseeable future.

Eighth Avenue is blocked off from Pass Street, heading in an easterly direction and continues to the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Howard Street.

This crime scene incorporates a number of sporting facilities in that region, and at the present time, Geraldton Police can advise the following:

Geraldton Netball Association: The Geraldton Netball association advise they are cancelling all fixtures for tonight.

Geraldton Basketball Association: Fixtures continuing as per normal. Parking for the basketball association will be utilised at the rear outdoor basketball courts and entry to the complex through the rear entry. No access will be permitted to the front of the premises.

Geraldton Badminton Centre: No contact has been made as yet, but this building is in a position where no persons will have access to it.

The crime scene does not impact parking for the Geraldton Tennis club, bowling club, soccer, Bridge, Squash or the Towns Football club.

Geraldton Police thank the public for their understanding in relation to this incident and will advise when the road re-opens as per usual.

Legal action planned by CASA following drone incident in Geraldton

Back on the 6th of April at the triathlon in Geraldton, Raija Ogden was struck and injured by a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

People get hit on the head all the time and it doesn't make the news. But if someone is injured by some new technology everyone is fascinated. It made world headlines.

Raija Ogden was taken to hospital and had part of a blade removed from her head.

Warren Abrams, proprietor of New Era Film and Photography and New Era Ag Tech publicly claimed a few things including:

1. Someone had hacked into his system causing the crash 2. The UAV didn't actually hit the athlete. 3. He was operating the UAV and is fully licensed.

A copy of the licence was supplied to Everything Geraldton along with a request to distribute it.

But

1. People disputed the likelihood and even the possibility of the drone being hacked, as you'll note from the comments on this FB post

Post by Centacare Volunteer Service (CVS).

And deliver your donations to this location

New items can be delivered to Centacare Family Services at 3 Maitland Street, Geraldton.

Call out for top teachers and schools

Call out for top teachers and schools

WA Education Awards 2014 open for nominations $337,500 prize money to be shared among winners in 11 categories The search is on to find Western Australia’s best teachers and top public schools.

Education Minister Peter Collier today announced that nominations for the WA Education Awards 2014 were now open.

“The awards are an important way to recognise public school teachers, leaders and support staff who inspire students to learn and achieve their best,” Mr Collier said. “WA has many outstanding educators who deserve to be recognised and the WA Education Awards can do this.”

Nomination kits are online at http://www.education.wa.edu.au. There are four new categories this year to recognise excellence in Aboriginal education, as well as outstanding education assistants and school support staff.

The winners in 11 categories will share $337,500 in prizes. The categories are: WA Premier’s Primary Teacher of the Year WA Premier’s Secondary Teacher of the Year WA Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education Award (new category) WA Primary School Leader of the Year WA Secondary School Leader of the Year WA Beginning Teacher of the Year WA Education Assistant of the Year (new category) WA Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer of the Year (new category) WA School Services Staff Member of the Year (new category) WA Primary School of the Year WA Secondary School of the Year. The Minister said the awards gave winners the opportunity for further professional learning and to share their expertise with students and colleagues. Individual winners each receive a $25,000 prize and winning schools each receive a $15,000 prize. A portion of the prize money is to be spent on professional learning. Finalists each receive a $2,500 prize.

Children, parents and community members can also get involved by downloading a merit certificate from the awards website, filling it out and handing it to their schools.

Fact File Nominations close on August 8. Forms online at http://www.education.wa.edu.au Winners will be announced at a presentation breakfast on December 1 The WA Education Awards 2014 are sponsored by BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Edith Cowan University, Fotoworks School Portraits, 92.9, Teachers Health Fund, Teachers Mutual Bank and The Sunday Times and PerthNow

Is this the LARGEST collection of tins in Australia?

Bob and Margaret, also known as the Tin Heads, have been collecting tins for some time, they first opened to the public in 2009

Tin Heads web2

This was the amazing tally just the other day

the talley so far

Then another collection from Alice Springs they purchased arrived

new arrivals

new additions

There were a few doubles, but plenty of new additions. Looks like the collection might be close to 7000

Not bad for a couple of pensioners who donate the proceeds to the heart foundation

bob and margaret

Want to check out this overwhelming tin collection? It is open to the public every second Sunday of the month or by appointment. Entry is by gold coin donation and group bookings are welcome. Donations go to the Heart Foundation of WA. Call 0428 383 208 for more information.

7 reasons you need to check out Geraldton's coolest and newest sport

If you haven't heard of Roller Derby, here's why you need to check it out

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It's got attitude

Post by Sin City Rollers Geraldton Roller Derby.

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It's got humour

Post by Sin City Rollers Geraldton Roller Derby.

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It's not dominated by men, like just about every other sport

Post by Sin City Rollers Geraldton Roller Derby.

(notice the high percentage of females)

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It's fast

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It takes skill

Post by Sin City Rollers Geraldton Roller Derby.

(actually I have no idea what's happening in this photo)

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People get hurt

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It's got great artwork

(It's the details that make all the difference)

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And a shoutout to the City of Greater Geraldton who just gave $2,828 from the community grants program to go towards the upcoming Sin City Slam.

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The Sin City Slam

Geraldton Roller Derby are proud to present THE SIN CITY SLAM 2014 - a Roller Derby Event. Starts at 6.30pm till about 10 on Saturday June 28 at Activewest Basketball Stadium, Eighth St, Wonthella.

This is the first time that the Mid West will be able to watch a game of Roller Derby!

With 2 Roller Derby bouts for the price of 1, featuring local skaters and officials, along with visitors from all over the state. It will be a night of good VS evil, with entertainment throughout the evening.

Doors open at 6.30pm, first whistle at 7pm. Roller Derby merch will be available for purchase, cash only.

The ActiveWest Basketball Stadium canteen will also be operating.

This is a family friendly, alcohol free event.

This event could not have taken place without the support of; The City of Greater Geraldton, MMG, Activewest Real Estate, Geraldton Property Team, Geraldton Toyota and Young Motors.

For more information contact Roxanne Grant on 0428 286 064.

Tickets can be bought online from trybooking.com/81902, Geraldton CD Centre or the Bootenal Family Tavern.

Tickets: Adults (children 13+) $15 | Child (4-12) $5 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $35 | Children 3 and under are free. Bout 1: Easy A's vs Chastity Belters Bout 2: She Devils vs Excorcists

If you still don't have a clue what Roller Derby is, watch this:

3 Local businesses you should be way proud of

These guys discount a bunch of blankets each winter to ridiculously cheap

These guys buy a whole bunch of those blankets...

... and then donate them to these guys who distribute them to people doing it tough.

 Makes you proud to live in Gero. Great work guys.

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Here's Rick Smith from All Decor and Chris Sorohan from Midwest Disaster Relief with a pile of this year's blankets from Bennetts.

Anyone else in Geraldton woken by this?

Sent in to Everything Geraldton by a light sleeper:

do the train drivers have to blast their horns at 2.30am , 3am and about 4am and wake everyone up during the night ? he must wake up thousands of people doing this every night. i live a fair way away and i hear it. i'm a light sleeper so those people who live closer to the railway line must get blasted out of their beds every night ! they never used to do it only now and again but just lately you hear a long blast as he passes through the town going and coming from the port.
jb

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Midwest Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Gingy is a gorgeous ginger male cat who adores cuddling. He loves dogs, other cats and ferrets. He’s been hand-reared since a tiny kitten and thus is very cuddly. Gingy has been sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is ready for his forever home. If you would like to adopt Gingy, Muffin, Tabitha, Amy or any of the other cats or kittens, visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or website www.midwestcatshelter.com or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

If you like shopping, here's a good excuse to do some

Seniors and Pensioners won't be happy about this

WA Seniors Cost of Living Rebate to be halved; Country Age Pension Fuel Card value to increase It’s a bittersweet day for regional WA Seniors and Pensioners.

Premier Colin Barnett announced this morning (Tuesday 24 June) that from July 1 the WA Seniors Cost of Living Rebate will be reduced from $163.90 to $82 for singles and $245.90 to $123 for couples.

The change is a flow-on effect of a $25 million cut to concession funding by the Abbott Liberal government.

The Cost of Living Rebate is available to WA Seniors Card holders who work less than 25 hours per week. It is the largest payment cycle ever undertaken by the Western Australian government, with 288,000 applications processed for 2013.

The Cost of Living Rebate was introduced in 2009 and for many is considered a lifeline.

However it’s not all bad news for WA’s regional pensioners. It was also announced that from July 1, the Country Age Pension Fuel Card value will increase from $500 to $550.

The Country Age Pension Fuel Card is available to a person or couples in WA receiving a Centrelink Age Pension, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Wife Pension or Widow B Pension or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Service Pension, Social Security Age Pension or Income Support Supplement. It can be used in assisting to purchase fuel or taxi fares.

The Country Age Pension Fuel Card was also introduced in 2009. More than 45,000 pensioners have accessed the scheme each year.

Calling all past Strathlbyn CC students and staff... And anyone else who'd like to come

Event: Strathalbyn Christian College 35th Anniversary Open Day Event Location: Strathalbyn Christian College, 15 Cedar Crescent, Strathalbyn, Geraldton

Event Details: Community open day to showcase 35 years of Christian education in Geraldton. Food stalls, coffee shop, history display, music & entertainment, children's activities and more. Welcome back current and former students and staff as well as everyone from the community

13 Sep 2014 10:00 AM

Enquiries: Anita 9938 9100

If you were concerned about ammonium nitrate in Kojarena, you can rest easy for now

Council have rejected, again, the proposal to store ammonium nitrate, a dangerous good, at Kojarena. The proposal was put forward by Blue Energy Explosives. Several members of the community reached out to Everything Geraldton during the week expressing concern of the storage of the highly dangerous substance in Kojarena.

At the beginning of the meeting, members of the public, including neighbouring farmers, expressed serious concerns over the proposal .

Cr Van Styn said he inspected the property and despite the fact that there was the potential for more jobs, he believed the fact that the buffer zone encroached on someone else's property, as well as other factors, made the proposal unacceptable. Phil Melling, director of sustainable communities, said the buffer zone was completely on the proponent's property, according to their submission.

Mayor Ian Carpenter said he believed more public feedback was needed before considering the proposal.

Councillor Jerry Clune said at least three meetings have already been held with the proponent, and they had been largely difficult to contact on the matter, rejecting the notion more consultation was needed with Blue Energy Explosives, and calling on his peers to support his motion to reject Blue Energy Explosive's proposal outright.

The vote was 10/4 to reject the proposal.

Do NOT fall for this scam

Thanks so much Salome for giving everyone a warning regarding this:

Just a heads up I just had a phone call from people claiming to be telstra saying that they could reduce my monthly bills because I have been a customer for years and they valued customer loyalty. All I had to do was provide them with my license, Medicare card and bank details. I rang telstra back and asked for clarification and as I suspected it wasn't them. Please be careful who you give your info out to and if it sounds too good to be true it always is!

If you could wear a "Onesie" to work or school, would you?

Strathalbyn Christian College students recently had the great fortune of being about to wear perhaps the worlds most comfy item of clothing to school, as part of a fundraising efforts for the college. Anita Kirkbright, Development Officer at Strath said that the Student Representative Council raised $2072.89 on Onesie Day, from donations and the sale of hot Milo and a sausage sizzle.

"This was a fantastic effort by the whole college community. We're very proud of the students for caring and organising the fundraising event to help a college family who is in need."