The City of Greater Geraldton advises that the Rubik’s Cube toilet block located at the north end of Foreshore will be unavailable for use on Monday 16 November 2015 due to ongoing works on the Foreshore.
The nearest alternative toilet blocks are located at the Batavia Marina Carpark and the Rest Centre public ablutions located next to playground and Waterpark.
The City apologises for any inconvenience.
The countdown is on! Rock legends Cold Chisel will be in Geraldton tomorrow!
There will be a free shuttle bus service for concert goers which will be leaving from Foreshore Drive (opposite Lot 601) in the CBD with buses leaving every 15 minutes from 5pm to 8pm.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Shane Van Styn, said local police, event promotors and the City worked together to provide the free shuttle bus service for safety and traffic reasons.
“Having free parking in the CBD and providing a free shuttle bus service reduces traffic congestion at the concert site and it reduces the risk of road accidents,” he said.
“It is also a reminder for those attending the concert to be safe and not to drink and drive.”
Return buses will be leaving Eadon Clarke Oval (GBSC Sports Park) from 10pm – midnight.
This means there will be free parking in Lot 601 as well as at the Batavia Coast Marina Carpark for those wanting to use the shuttle bus service.
Security as well as security lighting will be in place in both free car parking areas from 5pm – 1am.
Parking is also available onsite at Eadon Clarke Oval (GBSC Sports Park) but people are reminded that no parking is permitted on surrounding street verges or local resident’s properties. Rangers will be issuing infringements to vehicles parking illegally around the perimeter.
There will be free water at the event but people are reminded to bring their own water bottles.
A number of local food vendors will also be at the concert including Skeetas, The Provincial, Burnt Barrel, Culinary HQ, Geraldton Greenough Farmers Markets, Lions Club, The Yard Bar and Geraldton Coffee Bar.
There will be everything from steak and pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, chips, paella, a sausage sizzle as well as drinks such as coffee, iced fruit drinks and frappes.
There will also be a bar selling alcoholic beverages.
There is no seating available however picnic rugs or low back chairs are allowed but high back chairs must be positioned towards the rear of the venue.
Gates open for the concert at 5pm and tickets are still available from www.ticketek.com.au
You can find full details about the concert on the City’s website http://ow.ly/UrXtg
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"It's as if, at the beginning of the internet age, Australia invested about $45 billion in fax technology," one former federal government advisor observed.
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The City of Geraldton R&SL held a Remembrance Day service at Birdwood House at 11.00 am on 11th November to mark the 97thanniversary of the armistice which ended WWI. R&SL Secretary Steve Butler and President Ian Heberle addressed the gathering and wreaths were laid.
The service was well run and well attended and appreciated by all. At the conclusion of the service R&SL President Ian Heberle invited those attending to fellowship in Birdwood House.
The picture below shows the forecourt of Birdwood House during the 97th Remembrance Day service in 2015.
In the foreground are Verna Holmes-Tanner of the Kelmscott-Pinjarra 10th Light Horse Memorial Troop with “Cuffy” standing with reversed boots in the stirrups and a rifle in the scabbard in memory of fallen members. Verna says Cuffy is from Clayton Station on the South Australian border, the Kidman Remount Station which supplied horses to the Australian Forces in the Boer War and World War II. He is likely a descendant of the horses of the original 10th Light Horse.
One Andrew Barton (Banjo) Patterson when promoted major, commanded the Australian Remount Squadron in the Middle East from October 1916 until he returned to Australia in mid-1919. He may have trained or ridden some of Cuffy’s ancestors.
Facebook has recently reported a staggering 1.23 billion active monthly users - That’s one seventh of the entire population of Earth.
So it’s easy to see why everyone has their heads buried in their smartphones every waking hour.
“We’re having fun posting photos of us having fun”
This is the reality of living in 2015, but it’s a cloud with a silver lining…
– Why?
Because the way we live our lives, and conduct both personal and business relationships has changed. Much of our lives are lived online, and Facebook has become an extension of us.
Is this really such a bad thing? Why would so many choose to live their lives on smartphones if they didn’t want to? People worldwide love social media, and the business world has caught on.
The social media boom has meant big changes for business – They’ve adapted to life in 2015.
Business owners realise that if they put the message out there, people will read it – As long as they can find the right way to reach their target audience.
As with anything, some methods are more effective than others, and there are many variables which govern what methods will work best for your business.
So what online marketing methods will work on a local level for somewhere like Geraldton?
Simple – make social media accounts for your business, tell people about it and try to build a local audience.
Search engine marketing (SEM) is about optimising your business’ website to be found by your target market through search engine optimisations (SEO). You can, of course, pay to go to the top of Google for selected search terms.
Content marketing is creating valuable and interesting content for the purpose of building trust and awareness in your business, which will in turn bring users to your website and social media channels. When done right, and through an influential outlet, content marketing can be an extremely powerful tool.
These methods have overtaken the traditional advertising and marketing routes like ads in the newspaper or on the back of dockets.
The reason? They’re more effective.
These forms of advertising are being used all over the world right now, and are fast becoming the primary strategies of some of the biggest companies out there.
As with all marketing or advertising, each of these methods comes at a cost. Facebook & Google offer limited exposure where you have a budget, and receive a set number of clicks or impressions.
Content marketing is a bit different - This is where an already credible website (usually a news / magazine site) will post and share your content to their audience for a set price. In turn your own website will gain credibility and be boosted in search engine rankings. It’s like an all-in-one package, and you can reach many more people than if you were to go solely through Google or Facebook, because you will be seen on both through the shared content.
Does content marketing work in a town like Geraldton?
Yes, certainly – In fact, a small community like ours is perfect for this. The only vital ingredient: a local platform to publish the content where it will be seen.
The fact that you are reading this article proves just how effective content marketing can be.
To find out more about online marketing & advertising in Geraldton, and how you can attract more customers - click HERE.
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Read MoreA tradition which started sometime after the First World War sees children from the Sutton Veny CE Primary School children in Wiltshire, England, participate in a tribute to ANZACs.
During the war Australian soldiers were billeted in camps near the village and New Zealand troops were on Salisbury Plain. Sutton Veny House served as a convalescent home. Many soldiers and nurses died and were buried in the churchyard at St. John’s the Evangelist.
Since 1918, when a group of four school children went into the woods, picked wildflowers and placed them on the graves of newly buried Australian soldiers, pupils have laid posies by the headstones.
On ANZAC day each year, a service is held in the churchyard or in the church. Australian and New Zealand army personnel attend this service and each child from the school places a posy on a war grave. The participation of Sutton Veny School in the ANZAC day ceremony continues to foster the relationship between members of the Australian and New Zealand forces and British society. This has developed strong overseas links with New Zealand and Australia. Visitors and relatives of those who died frequently contact the school, or visit to share memories and gain information from the expanding range of resources. The school class names reflect and recognise the commitment to the ANZAC link.
There are 168 First World War burials in the Sutton Veny Australian War Cemetery which is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Of these, 144 are Australian and include two nurses. What is especially sad is that many of these soldiers, so far from home, had survived the terrible conditions and slaughter on the battlefield only to die when they had returned to the safety of the quiet English village. Many succumbed to their wounds while others were struck down by the Spanish flu pandemic which hit Sutton Veny in 1918.
On Remembrance Day poppies are sent by the Geraldton City RSL, each child lays a poppy on one of the war graves. This has a profound impact on the children’s empathy and cultural understanding. It is a very moving service
Geraldton Store Manager, Mitch Baker, and Garth de Kock, Operations Manager at Lighthouse Church launch the Target and Uniting Church Christmas Appeal Campaign
The UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal has launched in all Target stores across Australia and will run through until Christmas Eve. The aim is to raise $1 million to assist families in need. Unlike previous years, customers at Target Stores will be able to simply purchase a $1 bauble gift tag at the checkout. Target will donate all the proceeds to the UnitingCare Christmas Appeal. Customers may also donate unwrapped gifts, as in the past, and leave these at the layby counter. Mitch Baker, manager at the Geraldton Store, says that there has already been a great response to the new system.
The administration of the Christmas Appeal takes place through local Uniting Churches. In Geraldton this happens through Lighthouse Church. Over many years, Lighthouse Church has sponsored a special day for the sharing of gifts with children of disadvantaged families through theTarget/UnitingCare Christmas Appeal.
This year’s Hands-on Christmas will take place from 9am to 11am on Sunday December 20th. It is a fun time for children to make Christmas craft items and hear the Christmas Story while parents choose gifts for them. Samantha Leonardis, who organizes the event, says that the response last year from the children was quite amazing. “It was the first time we did it this way and the children were a little wary at first, but in no time they were enthralled, moving from table to table to hear more of the Christmas Story and to make another craft item. It was a wonderful and emotional day for all of us. And the congregation were all involved in telling stories, helping the families and sharing the goodies”.
Any disadvantaged families wanting to share in the Hands-on Christmas should register at the Lighthouse Church office as soon as possible. Please note that the closing date is Friday December 11th.
Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney has welcomed Water Minister Mia Davies announcement that the State Government would begin a project to replace 3.2 kilometres of wastewater main in Spalding, in mid-November.
“The $2.3 million project will cater for growth in the area and will also address the problems that Water Corporation has experienced with pipe bursts in recent years.
“I am pleased that this project is now being undertaken and I hope that this will bring an end to the deficiencies of the aging waste water pipe network that have affected residents who live in the area,” said MrBlayney
Minister Davies said that Water Corporation will carry out the project in two stages. The first stage of construction will begin at the existing Broome Street pump station and continue along Houston and Crawford streets.
The second stage will take place at the intersection of Webberton Road and Anderson Street and will continue south along the Webberton Road future extension.
This project will ensure the area has the necessary infrastructure to grow and develop in future.
The Minister said work would be carried out within existing road reserves and would also take place along the future road reserve earmarked for the extension of Webberton Road.
"Traffic management will be in place and access to Houston and Crawford streets will be available for local road users," she said.
"Local residents will be contacted when their driveways need to be temporarily blocked.
"I thank the community and road users for their patience while the Water Corporation undertakes this essential work."
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that there will be power outages on Eighth Street to Towns Football Club, Geraldton Squash Club and Geraldton Hockey Club between the hours of 6am and 6pm on Tuesday 10 November.
The outage is a necessary requirement to facilitate the installation of the new Western Power Transformer for the Wonthella Floodlighting Project.
The City and its contractors will endeavour to have the outage time kept to a minimum.
If you have any queries contact the City on 9956 6600.
The legendary Cold Chisel are coming to Geraldton as part of their One Night Stand tour of Australia.
It is a tour unlike any the band has previously undertaken and will include a number of unique performances and 'firsts' for an Australian band.
Cold Chisel will traverse the nation, playing arenas and a number of special performances - including this spectacular one-off outdoor show in Geraldton, Western Australia, on Friday November 13 at Eadon Clarke Oval / GBSC Sports Park.
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Due to weather conditions the Waterpark located on the Geraldton Foreshore will now be temporarily closed on Monday 9 November and Tuesday 10 November due to repairs being conducted on the footpath adjacent to the park.
The maintenance will be carried out to repair damage caused by Waterpark overspray. Dry playground facilities will still be available during this time.
Revised scheduled works will now permit the Waterpark to open as normal until Monday 9 November.
The Waterpark will re-open on Wednesday 11 November for normal operations, seven days a week from 9am – 6pm.
This year 11th November marks the 97th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. There is a tradition of wearing red poppies in memory of the fallen.
City of Geraldton R&SL members will be distributing poppies in exchange for donations this coming Friday, 6th November on Marine Terrace next to the clock, Rigter’s IGA, Geraldton Post Office, Sunset IGA, Bunnings, Northgate, Stirlings, and will place poppies and donation tins at local schools and various small businesses around town from 8.00 am until 5.00 pm.
Please wear a poppy in remembrance of those who gave their lives for our freedom.
The money raised goes to an amelioration fund (Welfare Fund) which provides financial help to military veterans who are in financial difficulty.
DAMIAN WITH A NICE SOUTHGATES TAILOR
Beaches have been very productive with tailor the No. 1 species at the moment with fish coming from first point at Greenough,South Gates andTarcoola Beach. Separation Point and Explosive have also been holding some Big Tailor if fished at the right times. The Live Cray factory is producing chopper tailor and Yellow Tail Kingfish have been schooling up just outside to the Fisherman’s Wharf. North of town Buller River has been firing with plenty of tailor and herring and a few school Mackie’s. There has also been plenty of Sharks in these locations
THE BRIMMER FAMILY HAVING CUDDLE WITH A NICE SHARK
JONO AND ARON BAGGING OUT AT THEIR NOT SO SECRET SPOT
JAMES HAD A GOOD SESION CATCHING TAILOR ON THE OPTIA SLICE
Chapman river is still fishing well with angler’s using lures and soft plastic with bream to 40cm and Giant herring still busting up around the river. All fish in these pic have been released to fight another day.
DANIAL WITH HIS 38CM PB BLACK BREAM TAKEN ON A STRADA VILLAIN 55
DAMO WITH A NICE BREAM TAKEN ON THE FUZE FIN BAIT HOME BREW
SUNNY WITH THE MAGIC 40CM BREAM THE SMILE SAYS IT ALL
LOCHLAN AND HIS TACLKE RAT COMBO DOES THE TRICK
DYLAN WITH AN IMPRESSIVE GIANTHERRING
Fisherman’s wharf has been fishing well with bream to 35cm getting caught around the pylons and tailor and Snook to 40cm hanging around the lights at night, The Disable Platform was fishing well with squid tackling jigs .Sharks are still getting caught from this location with Herring, Yellow Tail and Skippy getting caught around the marina
PATRICK HITTING UP THE SQUID
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Geraldton-based event organiser Event Nation has been named a finalist in this year’s Western
Australian Regional Small Business Awards.
The business has made a name for itself for organising outstanding events throughout regional WA.
The WA Regional Small Business Awards recognise small business excellence across seven
categories, with one category winner being named WA’s Regional Small Business of the Year.
Each category winner will receive a cash prize and a trophy and the overall winner will receive
$25,000 worth of television advertising and the production of a 30-second commercial.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Hyatt Hotel in Perth on November 20.
Event Nation director Jodi Reilly said she was humbled and honoured to have been selected as a finalist.
“It’s a real honour to be recognised for all the hard work and passion the Event Nation team puts in to any project,” Ms Reilly said.
“We are so passionate about what we do, so it’s really fantastic to be recognised for the depth of service and commitment we offer our clients.”
Ms Reilly said small businesses were the lifeblood of Western Australia.
“There’s so much attention on the resources industry but 96.73 per cent of all WA businesses are small businesses,” she said.
“It’s the small businesses that prop up the local communities, whose owners live among its
customers, whose kids go to school locally.
“So it’s so nice to have an award that recognises the importance of small businesses to our
communities.”
The Waterpark located on the Geraldton Foreshore will be temporarily closed on Thursday 5 November and Friday 6 November due to repairs being conducted on the footpath adjacent to the park.
The maintenance will be carried out to repair damage caused by waterpark overspray.
Dry playground facilities will still be available during this time.
The Waterpark will re-open on Saturday 7 November for normal operations, seven days a week from 9am – 6pm.
The legendary Cold Chisel are coming to Geraldton as part of their One Night Stand tour of Australia.
It is a tour unlike any the band has previously undertaken and will include a number of unique performances and 'firsts' for an Australian band.
Cold Chisel will traverse the nation, playing arenas and a number of special performances - including this spectacular one-off outdoor show in Geraldton, Western Australia, on Friday November 13 at Eadon Clarke Oval / GBSC Sports Park.
Set out on 40.57 hectares, the property has potential to complete renovations or subdivide (subject to council approval).
Approximately 20 minutes from the Geraldton CBD, the property suits anyone looking for that country lifestyle with city access.
Going to AUCTION on the 26th of November at the Ray White Geraldton Office, call Jordan James now on 0458 193 869 for the Auction Conditions.
Looking for volunteers to run the playgroup next year, for more information and what is involved, please phone or email.
Name of Organisation: MT Tarcoola Family Playgroup
Email address: c.sc@live.com.au
Contact Phone: 0488 118 890
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