Wonthella Oval carpark closed on 20 March

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that sections of Wonthella Oval carpark will be closed for resealing works on Sunday 20 March 2016. 

Traffic management will be in place, however motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors. 

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause. 

If you have any queries regarding the scheduled works please contact Brian Lumley, Construction Site Supervisor on 08 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Road sealing works in Utakarra

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise road sealing works will be undertaken on the Utakarra Reserve. 

Works are scheduled to take place between Friday 18 March 2016 and Monday 21 March 2016. 

Access to the Turf Club from Utakarra Road and the Utakarra Reserve sporting facilities may be limited during this time. Traffic management will be in place, however motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors. 

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause. 

If you have any queries regarding the scheduled works please contact Moneer Fates, Project Manager on 08 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

The Emerald Room Restaurant

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A well kept dining secret in Geraldton, The Emerald Room Restaurant is a fully licensed A La Carte restaurant in a relaxed setting within Best Western Hospitality Inn Geraldton. Open for breakfast and dinner the Emerald Room has an exciting seafood/Mediterranean style menu, which boasts high quality fresh food and an extensive wine list. 

You are sure to have a memorable dining experience at the Emerald Room Restaurant with the refined atmosphere, the attentive yet unobtrusive service and their superb cuisine. Treat your taste buds to one of the many tantalising delights featured on the menu such as the pork tenderloin stuffed with sage, prosciutto and mushroom set on sweet potato mash and green beans with a creamy port sauce – YUM! 

There's definitely something on the menu to please every palate. A special children’s menu is also available for children 12 years and under. We look forward to welcoming you at the Emerald Room at the Best Western Hospitality Inn Geraldton – 169 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton.

Opening Hours
Breakfast: 7:00am – 9:00am daily
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:00pm daily

Bookings are highly recommended so you don’t miss out. Call them today on 9921 1422 to secure your table.

 

Make 2016 the year you check out the Nukara Music Festival

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The Nukara Music Festival takes place in a natural amphitheatre setting surrounded by towering River Red Gums. Nukara comes alive in March every year with the festival attracting local and international blues, roots and folk artists.

This year sees some worldwide festival favourites including Pierce Brothers (they supported Dan Sultan in Geraldton last year), Kallidad (Crazy Mexican Flamenco), Hussy Hicks (Folk/Roots), Katie J White (Roots/Reggae), Bret Mosley (Blues/Roots from the USA), Tracey Barnett (Blues/Roots) plus some of Geraldton’s finest including The Inks, Me & The Missus, Beck Tuesley & Anne Williams.

Saturday 19th March 2016 is the next Nukara Music Festival to look forward too & add to your diaries!

Set in a unique outdoor bush setting on Nukara Farm in the scenic Chapman Valley, this boutique music festival has been successfully running & growing carefully for a decade now.
NMF have had musicians from many parts of the globe grace the stages & some amazing smothering’s of some great Australian acts many from our own creative backyard of Western Australia!

It’s a very casual event which camping is encouraged ($10 pp payable at gate), BYO Beverages, southern-style cook up from the ‘Burnt Barrel’ crew, around 8hrs of music (not counting the recovery breakfast) & good vibes!

Tickets available at Geraldton CD Centre (ph (08)99214821) & online at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/nukara-music-festival-2016

6 signs you know it's time to leave Geraldton and move to Perth

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1. You get to work too quickly, and you really want to know what it's like to be stuck in traffic for an hour each way every single day. 

2. You find the Geraldton beaches aren't crowded enough, and you long to know what it's like to struggle to find somewhere to set up your towel on the beach. 

3. You wish you could pay $25 to park your car in town, but the most you're able to pay in Geraldton is $7.70 for a full day.

4. Buying a house near the beach is too affordable, and you wish you could go into millions of $ of debt to get such a great lifestyle. 

5. You hate how easy it is to go camping, fishing and exploring the great outdoors. If you lived in Perth you'd be way more justified in telling yourself it's too much effort to get away. 

Pic: Brendon Plug

6. You see your friends and family way too often, because in Geraldton they're always only 5 minutes away. You want to be lonely as you grow older, and in a big city it would be much easier to be forgotten about. 

Pic: @deb_0_rah

Extended trading hours for Easter Monday

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise of extended trading hours approved by Minster for Commerce, Hon Michael Mischin MLC, for Easter Monday 28 March, 2016.

General retail shops, other than motor vehicle businesses, are authorised to be open from 10am to 5pm. It is up to the discretion of the individual trader whether or not they choose to open their doors for these additional hours.

Please note that Easter Monday is the only public holiday which has been approved up until Saturday 10 December, 2016. Other holidays during this time (including Good Friday, ANZAC Day, Western Australia Day and the Queen’s Birthday) do not have authorisation and retail shops should remain closed.

The City will submit another application to the Department of Commerce in May 2016, for the extended trading hours during the period from 11 December 2016 to 3 January 2017. The outcome will be advertised in due course.

99 year old WW2 POW will be in Geraldton for screening of documentary

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This really is a once in a lifetime event. 99 year old ex POW Harold Martin will be in Geraldton on March 23 for a screening of a documentary made about his return to Myanmar and Thailand to remember his past and pay tribute to his fallen comrades. Attendees will have the chance for a Q and A with the film director Samm Blake, and also to meet and talk with Harold Martin.   
Presented by Film Harvest Midwes and screening at Orana Cinemas Geraldto.
Tickets will go fast, so please get yours quickly. Fundraising is for Geraldton RSL to send students to Hellfire Pass this Anzac Day. 
Call Christina Ross on 0437 325 279 to get your tickets.

Check out the video below

Click here for more info on the event

17 More Reasons to Join Rigters Rewards Program

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If you haven’t already got your Rigters Rewards card then you are missing out!

Not only can you sign up for free to earn and redeem points by shopping at any of the Rigters Supermarket locations, including Cellarbrations Liquor Wonthella and Queens Supa IGA Liquor. But they have now partnered with 17 local businesses to give you even better rewards. Just show your card at any of the following businesses to receive their exclusive offers or discounts -

To sign up you can fill out the online application form athttp://rsgwa.com.au/rigters-rewards-online-application/. Alternatively you can download and print the application form here -http://rsgwa.com.au/rigters-rewards/ drop into any of their locations and see the friendly checkout operators.

 

Rangeway man on firearms, burglary charges

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Carnarvon Detectives have charged a 33 year old Rangeway man following their investigation into several recent burglaries in the Mid-West Gascoyne District and Exmouth.

During late February 2016 detectives conducted targeted patrols following a significant increase in commercial burglaries. On Thursday 3 March 2016 a vehicle of interest was located at a Caravan Park on Robinson Street in Carnarvon. Officers searched a nearby accommodation unit and located stolen property which linked the occupants’ to three overnight burglaries, as well as property linked to a burglary in Exmouth.

On Saturday 5 March 2016 it will be alleged while officers were making further inquiries at the caravan park they located and seized more property suspected of being related to a recent burglary including two firearms.

The 33 year old man from Rangeway has been charged with:
- 7 x Possess Unlicensed Firearm
- 4 x Burglary and Commit Offence
- 1 x Attempted Burglary
- 2 x Steal Motor Vehicle

He appeared in the Carnarvon Magistrates Court on Friday 4 March 2016 and has been remanded in custody to reappear on Monday 21 march 2016.

Carnarvon detectives are still trying to locate the owner of a medal which was seized.

Total fire ban today

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 The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Time of issue: 9.25am

Date of issue: 10 March 2016 

 

Total Fire Ban for Midwest Gascoyne for today

 

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Thursday 10 March 2016 for parts of the Midwest Gascoyne.

This includes the local government districts of:

  • City of Greater Geraldton
  • Shire of Chapman Valley
  • Shire of Migenew
  • Shire of Morawa
  • Shire of Northampton

    On Thursday 10 March 2016 any activity that could start a fire is banned. 

     

    This means:

    • You must not light or use any fires in the open air
    • All open fires for the purpose of cooking or camping are not allowed 
    • Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, soldering, gas cutting or similar is not allowed unless you have an exemption
    • You must not undertake any other activities that may start a fire.

    If a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has not been implemented by your local government you are able to harvest or move vehicles across paddocks for agricultural purposes.

     

    You could be fined up to $25,000 or jailed for 12 months or both if you ignore the Total Fire Ban.

     

    For information on activities that can or cannot be carried out during a Total Fire Ban visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/TotalFireBanWhatCantIDo.aspx

     

    If the information you want is not available from the website, telephone the Total Fire Ban Information Line 1800 709 355.

     

    This information is also available by visiting www.dfes.wa.gov.au

    Litter warning for local residents

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    The City of Greater Geraldton is warning residents to secure loads on vehicles when driving to the Meru Waste facility after reports of excessive litter on Edward Road.

    Due to the amount of litter left on the road, City Rangers will conduct random patrols in the vicinity of Edward Road and drivers risk being fined.

    In accordance with the Litter Regulations Act, driving a vehicle with an unsecured load in a public place can incur a maximum $5000 penalty.

    The City encourages people to adhere to the regulations and secure their loads to avoid a fine and to help keep Edward Road litter free.

    Dog owner expresses "deepest regret"

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    The owner of the dog from this morning's incident has expressed their regret over what happened:

    "As the dog owner involved in the incident this morning I would like to express my deepest regret that such a thing happened. Although I did express my most fulsome apologies at the time I understand that this may not have been recalled. I have taken every measure I can at this point, to address the situation and will take all measures to ensure that this cannot happen again. The event was extremely unexpected, however I will not ever again put the dog or another person in any situation where there could be the slightest risk from the dog. The incident caused me great distress afterwards and I would have liked to speak with the mother and father. However I respect their feelings and again offer my most heartfelt regret to all concerned."