Food safety awards happening soon

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Food safety to be recognised

The Food Safety Awards and Conference are on again to recognise the hard efforts and award local food businesses who have maintained a high standard of food hygiene.

The awards will take place on Monday, November 17 at the Queen Elizabeth II Seniors and Community Centre at 1.45pm for registrations and a 2pm start with light refreshments.

Durack Institute of Technology, Department of Health Tobacco Unit and the City of Greater Geraldton will all provide small presentations on food safety.

City of Greater Geraldton Manager Environmental Health and Sustainability, Mark Chadwick, said the City implemented the Star Rating Awards system to recognise food handlers that make commitment towards demonstrating high standards and compliance with the Food Act 2008.

“The awards not only recognise and reward local businesses, it also educates and motivates consumers to seek out establishments that identify a particular star rating,” he said.

“Routine inspections and star rating evaluations are performed throughout the year. Premises can then receive a three or four star rating, or the highest at five stars which the City encourages businesses to strive towards.”

The main objective if the Star Rating Awards is to provide relevant food industry information and reward food businesses that have made an extra effort to gain a higher star rating.

All registered food businesses are invited to attend the event.

For more information on the Food Safety Awards and Conference contact Viraj Ballanthudaachchige or Emily Mace on (08) 9956 6600.

Congrats to Andrew Hunter for winning the Best Overall Regional Painter

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Eddie Vause, Andrew Hunter, Daniel and Tina Pendlebury

Congratulations to Andrew Hunter for winning the Best Overall Regional Painter at the Master Builders Apprentice Awards in Perth on Friday night.

Georgia Raven & Di Gilleland

Georgia Raven from Plunkett was a finalist for the Prestigious Ric New Medal.

Georgia is the youngest entrant to have ever been selected  for this award and is a credit to her at such a young age, so just watch this space.

Geraldton Apprentice the best of the bunch

Painting and Decorating Apprentice Andrew Hunter is this year’s Master Builders Regional Apprentice of the Year. 

This prestigious award was announced at the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Awards in Perth on Friday 7 November.

The 23 year old who is now fully qualified started his apprenticeship in 2010 with Associated Painting Enterprises. 

Mr. Hunter tried a number of different trades in high school, eventually choosing painting because of the art and decorating aspect. 

According to Master Builders Training Director, Neil Du Rand, Andrew was a stand-out nominee who ticked all the selection criteria such as work and trade skills, personal attributes, ability to work unsupervised, a good relationship with other workers and competency in decision-making. 

“Andrew’s keenness to learn and strong work ethic made him a cut above the other nominees” Mr. Du Rand said. 

“Some of Andrew’s greatest strengths are his positive attitude and natural ability to perform under pressure.”

“With activity levels in the building industry being buoyant at the moment, Andrew is assured of a very bright future in pursuing his career as a painter”.

Mr. Hunter has already won a number of Master Builders Mid West Awards, including the 2014 Kevin Giudice Apprentice of the Year, the 2013 Master Builders Apprentice Encouragement Award and the 2012 Best First Year Apprentice for the Mid West region.

The Master Builders Regional Apprentice of the Year is determined from each of the best apprentices in regional WA. Andrew competed against Anthony Brien, carpenter from the South West; Jayde Ralph, electrician from the North-West and Bradley Mostert, Carpenter from the Great Southern.

Andrew won $350 and a framed certificate for his efforts, sponsored by the Construction Training Fund. 

Local Cookbook now available to order

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The highly anticipated cookbook from Midwest Charity Begins at Home is now available to pre-order. 

The 200 page cookbook features recipes from the local community, and includes images contributed by local photographers. 

The book will make a great gift for staff, friends or family this Christmas. They're $30 each, or $25 each for orders of 4 or more. 

You can click here to download the order form, or email info@charitybeginsathome.org.au

Order now to get your cookbook gift wrapped and delivered in time for Christmas. 

 

Building a web of knowledge about Weld Range

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Brendan Hamlett at work at the Weld Range

An update of research findings from the Weld Range in Wajarri Yamatji country will be presented at a public lecture next week at the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton.

Weld Range, near Cue in the Murchison region, is highly significant for the Wajarri Yamatji Traditional Owners.

It is home to the nationally heritage listed Wilgie Mia Aboriginal Ochre Mine, mined by Aboriginal people for thousands of years.

Last year Wajarri Traditional Owners and University of Western Australia archaeologists were awarded Federal Government funding for the Weld Range Web of Knowledge Project – to work together to document sites in the area.

UWA archaeologist Viviene Brown, who is one of the lecture presenters, said the Wilgie Mia Aboriginal Ochre Mine’s vibrant red ochre was traded far and wide in Aboriginal Australia, and continues to be used ceremonially today.

“The Weld Range is culturally significant and drew people to the area, leaving behind a rich archaeological landscape,” said Ms Brown.

“We’re working alongside Wajarri Traditional Owners to build a web of knowledge, by linking cultural knowledge with the evidence of physical sites.”

WA Museum – Geraldton Regional Manager Leigh O’Brien said it’s important to raise awareness about Weld Range among the local community.

“There are old camping grounds, stone tool quarries, and paintings that give an insight into how Aboriginal people lived in this part of Australia,” she said.

“It’s going to be a fascinating lecture.”

Tales from the Weld Range: A summary of Weld Range Web of Knowledge activities will be presented by UWA senior archaeologist Vicky Winton, Wajarri Traditional Owner Carl Hamlett, and Ms Brown at the WA Museum – Geraldton on Monday, 17 November at 7pm.

It’s a free event but bookings are essential via 9921 5080.

For more information visit http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/geraldton/tales-weld-range-summary-weld-range-web-knowledge-activities

City online consultation tool helps residents have their say

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Riding on the coat tails of three national awards for social engagement, the City of Greater Geraldton is now using an additional tool to better connect with Geraldton residents to gain input into decision making on a range of topics.
 
Your City Your Say is a new online engagement forum where citizens can easily engage, communicate and collaborate with the City and Council and other residents on the City’s future.
 
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Ian Carpenter, said the goal of the forum is to involve as many members of the community as possible in Council decision making processes.
 
“All you need to do is go to the City’s webpage and on the homepage you will find links to Your City Your Say. All that is required is for people to sign up, and then they can submit their thoughts, ideas and feedback on different topics in which the City seeks their input,” he said.
 
“It’s a great way for people to have their say on things that matter to them without having to leave their work place or the comfort of their own home.
 
“Once participants on the site submit their thoughts and ideas they will receive feedback from the City on their ideas. Their submission will then join other submissions to inform Council decision making,” said Mayor Carpenter.
 
The City has teamed up with online social media broadcaster, Everything Geraldton, to make sure everyone who is online sees the opportunity.
 
Implementing the online forum Your City Your Say is also in response to recent Community Panel recommendations.
 
Mayor Carpenter said the City’s recent work with Community Panels recommended that the City should make better use of social media.
 
“The launch of Your City Your Say was the direct response to that recommendation. The forum has just gone live and we encourage as many people possible to engage with it,” he said.
 
“You can access Your City Your Say from the City’s website where the forum’s featured topic or question can be seen on the homepage.
 
“Currently there’s a question about the Mullewa Muster and also a question about how best the City can communicate with you, what’s your preferred method,” said Mayor Carpenter.

“It’s now easier than ever before to be involved, support new ideas, provide the City with feedback, vote for what’s important to you and inform Council decision making.”

Noisy neighbour gets arrested and attacks police

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Everything Geraldton often gets inquiries from the public regarding noisey neighbours. And if you've ever read the legislation around what noise levels are acceptable, you probably just ended up confused and frustrated. 

But you can always ring the police and make a complaint. 

And here's another tip, if the police ever knock on your door and ask you to turn the volume down, it's probably a good idea to do so. 

One Beachlands resident had a different idea on Sunday night.  

Police say they attended a house on Fitzgerald St around 7pm last night after receiving a noise complaint. The residents were advised to turn the music down and served a noise abatement direction.

An hour and a half later police had cause to re-attend the address where they seized the stereo, with "some resistance from the female resident" according to the report from Police. 

But the excitement for the evening didn't end there unfortunately.  

As police were leaving the unit the female resident started yelling abuse. She was advised to stop her behaviour, however it will be alleged, she continued the constant yelling and swearing, proceeding to throw soft drink over the police van, splashing a male police officer and the male resident of the house.

Police say the 33 year old woman was advised she was under arrest and during the process, she resisted by holding onto the male resident and falling to the ground, using her body weight to stop police from arresting her. Police officers had to lift her into the rear of the police security van and conveyed her back to Geraldton Police Station.

After arriving at Geraldton Police Station it will be alleged the woman continued being abusive towards police and unco-operative, ignoring officers request to comply with instructions.

Police say the offender's behaviour escalated and as she was being escorted to a room to be searched the offender turned and spat a large amount of saliva onto the chest of a female officer, splashing onto the officers face, arms and in her mouth.

The offender spat in the officer's face a second time.

The offender reached out with an open hand and scratched the 21 year old female officer’s face. The officer received scratch marks on her forehead and right check which started bleeding.

The offender was charged with failure to comply with a noise abatement direction, disorderly behaviour, resisting a public officer and assaulting a public officer.

City urges home renovators and DIYers to be Asbestos Aware

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In a stark message to all home renovators, tradies, handymen and DIYers, the City of Greater Geraldton is helping drive a campaign to make people more aware of asbestos as part of Get to Know about Asbestos this November.

Many Australians wrongly believe that only fibro homes contain asbestos. With asbestos products still commonly found in and around brick, weatherboard, clad and fibro homes built or renovated before 1987, it’s vital that homeowners, renovators, tradesmen and handymen are aware of asbestos.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Ian Carpenter, said home renovators and tradies need to be asbestos aware, and learn where asbestos might be found in homes and on properties and how to manage it safely because it’s not worth the risk to themselves or to their families.

“In Geraldton the predominant issue is asbestos sheet fencing and rooves and eaves. With the winds, fences often get damaged and sheets need removing, so it’s important that the entire sheet is taken out, not pieces left in the ground,” he said.

“Earthmoving contractors also need to be on the lookout as sometimes blocks being cleared can have asbestos buried or littered and get caught up and spread around the property leading to a major contamination issue which is expensive to remediate.”

He encourages people to visit www.asbestosawareness.com.au to find out more information.

Chair of the Asbestos Education Committee, Peter Dunphy, said asbestos could be anywhere.

“Under floor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and external walls, ceilings and ceiling space (insulation), eaves, garages, roofs, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, garages, outdoor toilets, backyard and farm sheds, chook sheds and even dog kennels”, he said.

“No one can tell if a product contains asbestos just by looking at it. Only scientific testing by an accredited National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) can confirm if asbestos is present. If people aren’t sure if a product contains asbestos they should treat it as if it is asbestos and take all the necessary precautions to protect themselves and families.

“However, to be sure if asbestos is in homes, owners can have properties inspected by a licenced removalist or a licensed asbestos assessor to confirm if asbestos products are present,” said Mr Dunphy.

“If in good condition and left undisturbed, asbestos generally doesn’t pose a health risk. Although, with the aging of homes the popularity of DIY, renovating, knock-down-rebuild and with the redevelopment of old fibro home sites, it’s important that anyone working in or around homes or buildings constructed or renovated before 1987 know the dangers of asbestos and how to manage it safely.

“When homes contain asbestos DIY is not recommended and renovating properties without knowing where asbestos might be located has been likened to playing ‘Renovation Roulette’.

“Don’t play Renovation Roulette! Don’t cut it, don’t drill it, don’t drop it, don’t sand it, don’t saw it, don’t scrape it, don’t scrub it, don’t dismantle it, Don’t tip it, don’t water blast it, don’t demolish it, and whatever you do, don’t dump it!

North West Coastal Highway to be widened and upgraded under $218 million project

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Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney has welcomed construction upgrades totalling $218 million on the North West Coastal Highway beginning this month.

The upgrades will support local jobs and increase the economic performance of the highway which is the main link between Geraldton, Carnarvon, Karratha and Port Hedland.

“The North West Coastal Highway is a vital link to the north of our State and the widening of the road surface will play a key role in helping drivers complete long distance hauls safely,” Mr Blayney said.

“The Stage 1 works will involve widening 9 kilometres of highway, and resurfacing and widening another 28 kilometres between Minilya and Mia-Mia.

“Stage 1 works will also see the existing 6.2 metre wide seal increased to nine metres, including a one metre wide sealed shoulder.

“The project will also improve the efficiency and safety of freight transport in north Western Australia, as well as providing improved access for regional communities.

“Upgrading this major freight route is also essential to supporting economic growth and driving further investment in the State’s mining, oil and gas industry.”

Road builder Maca Civil Pty Ltd has been awarded a $25.3 million contract to undertake major construction works on Stage 1 between Minilya and Mia-Mia.

This section of highway carries 500 vehicles every day with more than 37 per cent being heavy vehicles – a number which is expected to grow in the years ahead.

Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said the North West Coastal Highway upgrade also includes the construction of two bridges over low-level floodway crossings at Cave Creek and Goodeman Creek between Barradale and Nanutarra.

“Bridging works in Stage 2 will improve the reliability of the highway during the wet season and reduce the likelihood of closures, which affect the movement of food and freight in the Gascoyne, which grows horticultural produce for Perth and the Pilbara,” Ms Price said.

“This project will address the problems associated with predicted traffic growth, including heavy vehicles, and safety concerns, due to the age of the road and its narrow seal width.”

New mining developments in the Northern Gascoyne and Western Pilbara, has had a significant effect on traffic growth, and this is forecast to continue growing by six per cent per annum.

Works on Stage 1 of the North West Coastal Highway upgrade are scheduled for completion prior to October 2015with reasonable weather conditions. 

The Australian Government has committed up to $174 million to the project with the Western Australian Government funding the remaining $44 million.

Blayney urges residents to attend meeting on future of Geraldton secondary schooling

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Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney has urged all parents and community members with an interest in the future of public education in Geraldton to attend a community meeting next week.

Mr Blayney said the meeting will focus on the major issues facing secondary education today and to hear the community’s views on what they believe makes a good secondary school.

Mr Blayney said Education Minister Peter Collier will be in Geraldton to host the meeting which will be held from 6pm-7.30pm, next Thursday (Nov 13) at the Geraldton Surf Lifesaving Club.

Mr Collier will share the results of a recent online survey about local public secondary schooling which had more than 300 respondents.

“I want to have a close look at education in Geraldton - a major regional centre of our State,” Mr Collier said.

“This process is about looking at the way we deliver secondary education and whether it is most effective, or if we can do better for students in this area.”

The Minister said all students needed the opportunity to study a broad range of subjects, and have access to pastoral care programs and support services that parents would expect of a good secondary school.

 

Fact File

  • The meeting will be held from 6pm-7.30pm, November 13 at Geraldton Surf Lifesaving Club, 260 Willcock Drive, Geraldton;
  • Survey findings will be published online following the meeting at http://www.education.wa.edu.au .

Maritime Institute to Give Public Access All Areas

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The Batavia Coast Maritime Institute (BCMI) will be opening its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday 15 November. All training and research areas will be on display with free entry for visitors between 10am and 4pm.

The focus of the event will be on giving the community including school leavers, parents and jobseekers information about training pathways and career options, in addition to meeting the team of internationally industry experienced staff.

The iconic building located at Separation Point in Geraldton, is a state of the art training, research and development facility which opened in 2006 after ten years of planning and development. Since then it has positioned itself as a world class best practice aquaculture, marine research and training facility.

BCMI conducts research and carries out environmental projects of national relevance with training links to all of these projects for students. Visitors will be able to see the research work carried out on one of the more important projects which has gained national recognition lately, the control of Tilapia - a noxious fish invasive species in the rivers of the mid-west.

Training is offered in qualifications for aquaculture, aquaponics, conservation and land management, maritime industry, environmental science, laboratory sciences and sustainability with ongoing research projects at the Abrolhos Islands.

The highlight of the event will be guided tours through the aquaculture hatchery looking for Nemo and other ornamental fish which are bred by staff and students as part of their training course for commercial sale around Australia.

Visitors will also be able to take part in the “big fish feeding frenzy” with 20 kilogram Cobia grown up to one meter in length and Yellow-Tail Kingfish as well as other species of commercial interest in the undercover grow-out facility not normally on display to visitors.

Other interactive activities include using the maritime simulator to steer a tanker into the port of Geraldton or testing your own water or soil samples from your pool, bore, dam or farm paddock in the only NATA accredited environmental testing laboratory north of Perth.

Firefighting, aquaponics and hydroponics demonstrations will run throughout the day and visitors can also wander freely through the horticulture and CALM greenhouses to consult with the BCMI team about tips to grow the best fruit and vegetable in the region.

The public will be able to enjoy the maritime theme of the event with free fish burgers and relax in the landscaped gardens while a variety of activities unfold around them including a family play area, ice-creams, coffee and special guests at the official welcoming ceremony to be held at noon.

The Batavia Coast Maritime Institute has team members with international experience and backgrounds in a variety of environmental, aquaculture, maritime and sustainability industry areas.

Pause to remember

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Melissa Price, Member for Durack, today encouraged the community to pause for one minute’s silence at 11am, to wear a red poppy or to attend their local Remembrance Day service and pay tribute to the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve our nation in times of war, conflict and on peacekeeping operations.

“Most Australians have a personal story about a family member or friend, who has served in the Australian Defence Force.  Whether it be a mother who bid farewell to her son bound for Afghanistan, or the children who hear tales of their great grandfather’s service during the First or Second World War, all of us have been touched by those who have served their nation at their nation’s request,” Ms Price said.

“This Remembrance Day, Tuesday 11 November, we remember all of them, Australians who gave so much for their country.”

An Anzac Centenary Program has been developed, and aims to encourage all Australians to reflect upon, and learn more about Australia’s wartime history, the costs and the impact of war on those who participated, on our communities and on the entire nation.

Further information about the Anzac Centenary Program, including planned international and domestic events, can be found at:http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/

Each year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs produces a Remembrance Day commemorative poster that you can freely download and display.  This year the poster focuses on the departure of the first convoy from Albany, carrying Australian and New Zealand soldiers to the war in 1914.

“It is here in local communities that the legacy is carried on, ensuring we never forget those who have served, particularly the more than 102,000 Australians who have lost their lives wearing our country’s uniform” Ms Price said.

For more information on Remembrance Day, to access the service resources, or to download the commemorative poster, visit www.dva.gov.au/remembranceday.htm

RSL Care WA - Retirement Unit For Sale

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 RSL Retirement Villa for Sale

Come and be part of our relaxed, safe and secure community at our Geraldton Village. We currently have a lovely retirement village for sale directly in the heart of Geraldton. Details are as follows:

*Fully refurbished 2 bedroom villa

*Combined lounge/ dining, kitchen

*Lovely courtyard area

*Remote controlled garage

*Common gazebo

*Close to public transport, shopping, the city

*Lovely neighbours! 

Come take advantage of this fantastic opportunity where you will also be given a flooring and Window treatments allowance upon purchase where you can select your choice of flooring-carpet, vinyl or tiles and choice of window treatments- curtains or blinds.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact:

Kavita Santhosh

Village Manager

0477 177 149

 

In case you needed yet another reminder not to drink and drive

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Everything Geraldton readers were wondering what Police were doing measuring markings on the road in Sunset this morning. 

Around 8:45 last night (Thurs 6 Nov 2014) there was a vehicle collision when two vehicles tried to overtake a third car at the same time, according to Police. 

The vehicles were travelling North along Chapman Rd in Sunset Beach. 

A red Holden Ute and a Silver Kia Rio attempted to overtake the third vehicle at the same time.

According to reports from Police, the Holden driver attempted evasive action to avoid a collision with the Kia and the male driver lost control.

The female driver of the Kia also lost control and both vehicles collided.

The Holden hit the curb and crashed into a limestone wall, and the Kia came to rest on the road.

The Holden Ute driver sustained minor injuries and both cars were quite damaged. 

Police attended at the scene and it was ascertained the driver of the Kia had consumed alcohol. 

The 22 year old female driver from Mount Tarcoola has been charged with "Exceed 0.08" and will face Geraldton Magistrates Court at a later date.

 

ECO still has vacancies this Sunday on our Sunset Harbour Cruise

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ECO still has vacancies this Sunday on our Sunset Harbour Cruise. Weather is looking sensational so come and join us, take in the sights, relax and enjoy the sounds of Stephanie Sim on the Top Deck. We have a fully licensed bar and meals available. Boarding at 4:30pm departing at 5:00pm returning at 8:00pm at 182 Connell Road. Tickets are $25pp ring Sonia on 0418 386 307

Geraldton's big dig

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GERALDTON’S BIG DIG

In 2015, major multi-million dollar conservation work is expected to commence on Geraldton’s most iconic building, St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.

It is also planned to build a Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre, Café and Plaza in the grounds in front of the Cathedral.

This area contains an early 20th century Geraldton rubbish dump which as part of the conservation and development work is to be archaeologically excavated under the supervision of Fr Robert Cross (Catholic priest & Archaeologist) from 24 – 28 November, from 8am to 5pm daily.

It is anticipated that artefacts recovered from the dig will provide valuable historical information about early Geraldton and the early phases of the Cathedral’s construction.

A feature of this archaeological dig is that it will be a Public Archaeology Event, that is, the public will be welcome to come to the dig and help with the sieving, collection, cleaning and sorting of artefacts.

Ocean & Earth Training Specialists is one of the major contributors to this project, supplying various machinery and labour to the value of approximately $40,000.

Other contributors to this archaeological project in kind or financially are: Security Co, Cross Archaeology and Ecclesiastical Heritage, Monsignor Hawes Heritage Inc, St Vincent de Paul, Nagle College and several individuals.

An application has also been submitted for the latest round of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Programme.

Fr Robert Cross deeply appreciates the commitment of all the above to this project but is still looking for contributions (money or in-kind) to help meet the costs of the dig, estimated to be in excess of $60,000.

All contributions will be acknowledged on the website and in any publicity material.

Please visit the website that has been set up to publicise and inform about this unique Geraldton event: https://sites.google.com/site/archaeologyofsfx.

If you would like to can help with any of these or would like to make a donation of money, please contact Fr Cross on 99213221 or email him at heritage@diocese-geraldton.org

(Note: Fr Robert Cross will be out of his office from 10 -14 November but messages, donations or offers of assistance can be left with Genny at the Diocesan Office Ph: 99213221).

Bunnings worker does fake refunds and pockets cash - Police

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$2502.65 worth of fake refunds were carried out by a female employee at Bunnings according to the results from investigations carried out by Geraldton Police. 

Police say the Spalding woman issued herself the money over 8 transactions between 1st and 18th December 2013. 

The 46 year old woman will face Geraldton Magistrates Court on 20 November 2014.

L Plater blows over four times alcohol limit and she had no supervisor - Police

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A 30 year old woman from Rangeway will head to court later this month charged with DUI and 'unauthorised driving by a learner driver'. 

Around 1 am this morning, Thursday Nov 6 2014, the woman was stopped on Rifle Range Rd for a random breath test. Police say they ascertained that the driver had consumed alcohol. 

After being conveyed to the Geraldton Police Station she gave a final reading of 0.234 grams of alcohol per 100ml of blood. 

That is more than 4 times the legal limit for regular drivers. But Police say this woman is a Learner driver. 

The legal limit for Learners is 0.0%

Police also say she was not accompanied by any other person in the vehicle and she was not displaying "L" plates to the front or rear of the vehicle. 

Reward offered for stolen photos

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Last night my nana and pop were broken into around 9 o'clock pm in the Beresford area nearby Allendale school. 

They stole her handbag and their mini iPad and left to 5th Street IGA in Wonthella where they attempted to use her bank card but failed twice as seen through bank statements. 

The card has been locked through her bank but on their iPad there are many photos of their trip around Australia that they only got back yesterday from. 

The iPad is locked so is no use to the bulgars but means a lot to them. In her handbag were two extremely sentimental black and white photos that she would very much like to get back. 

She doesn't care about much else but the photos as they mean a lot to her. If anyone saw anything unusual around that area last night or knows of anything about this burglary may you please contact police as soon as possible. 

This would mean a lot to her if these photos were back in her possession and a reward will be given to whom ever can provide us with any useful information or to hand back these lost possessions. 

Thank you

- sent in to Everything Geraldton 

Did you witness a fight near Breakers 3 weeks ago?

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Did you witness a fight near Breakers 3 weeks ago? 

Police are asking for your help.

A 25 year old man has sustained a serious eye injury from the incident. 

There were at least 5 males involved in the fight. 

Police say the fight broke out at about 11:45pm on Thursday 16 October 2014 between two groups of males. 

Geraldton Detectives are seeking any witnesses to the incident or anyone who has any information regarding the incident and asks them to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00.

Public meeting on the future of Geraldton Secondary Schooling

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Public meeting on future of Geraldton secondary schooling

Thursday, 6 November 2014 

  • Community meeting to be held Thursday, November 13
  • Education Minister to share results of community survey 

Parents and community members with an interest in the future of public education in Geraldton are invited to attend a community meeting next week.

Education Minister Peter Collier will visit Geraldton to host the meeting and share the results of a recent online survey about local public secondary schooling.

More than 300 people responded to the survey, and Mr Collier said it was important to hear the views of the local community about what made a good secondary school.

“I want to have a close look at education in Geraldton - a major regional centre of our State,” he said. 

“This process is about looking at the way we deliver secondary education and whether it is most effective, or if we can do better for students in this area.”

The Minister said all students needed the opportunity to study a broad range of subjects, and have access to pastoral care programs and support services that parents would expect of a good secondary school.

Fact File

  • The meeting will be held from 6pm-7.30pm, November 13 at Geraldton Surf Lifesaving Club, 260 Willcock Drive, Geraldton
  • Survey findings will be published online following the meeting at http://www.education.wa.edu.au 

Minister’s office - 6552 6300