All Decor have done their stocktake and they have too many rugs. (They think Rick went a bit overboard when he bought the new rugs). But this is good news for you because they are putting all rugs on sale – you can get 20% off rugs, including the new stock (excludes rugs already on sale).
Come in and have a look in store today - All Decor the big blue building on the corner of Northwest Coastal Hwy and Jensen St.
Louise Yaxley and Dan Conifer for the ABC:
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has edged closer to forming Government after two more crossbenchers pledged their support on confidence and supply.
Key points:
Three crossbenchers have now pledged support for the Coalition
ABC's election computer has Coalition at 73 seats, Labor 66 and five seats in doubt Shorten concedes
Coalition likely to "scrape" over the line
ictorian independent Cathy McGowan and Tasmanian Andrew Wilkie made the commitments, giving the Coalition 76 votes it needs to govern in minority.
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They say IGA is your local supermarket who likes to give back to their communities; well this couldn’t be truer for the Rigters Supermarkets here in Geraldton. Last month they ran a competition to give away $1000 to 3 sporting clubs and now this month they shouting a shopper a week!
When shopping at any of the Rigters Supermarkets – Wonthella Supa IGA, Queens Supa IGA or Rigters Supa IGA, keep your eye out for Stuart or Kyme when you’re at the checkout because they might just pay for your shopping! They will be picking one lucky shopper each week for the month of July.
So make sure you shop at your local Rigters Supermarket because when you shop local your money goes back into the community.
Wonthella Supa IGA
252 Fifth St
Wonthella
9921 4798
Queens Supa IGA
79 Durlacher St (Corner George Rd)
Geraldton
9964 7044
Rigters Supa IGA
179 Durlacher St
Geraldton
9921 2307
I’m confident that we all understand that we are at the bottom of the economic cycle at the moment and that the upswing is still some way off in the future. But this doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be developing projects that the state government can invest in to diversify our economy and create short to medium term employment in the process.
One of the projects that the State Government had prioritised for development of the economy of Geraldton and the Midwest region was the Oakajee Port and Rail Project (OPR). The OPR project would have created a once in a lifetime investment opportunity for this region that would have a lasting economic impact regardless of future boom and bust cycles.
Some pretty large chunks of money were put aside for development for this project, but due to a number of on-going factors we were never able to get agreement between potential operators and port users. In fact, the Premier, Colin Barnett, has publicly said that this was one of the single biggest challenges that he has faced over the two terms of this government.
So where to now with the $338 million that was set aside? The money that the state government was to put towards the project has gone to other worthy projects across WA, and the dollar for dollar co-investment that the federal government was going to contribute has also disappeared.
There are certainly a good number of transport and road building projects that would underpin considerable employment in the short to medium term and the federal government needs to be playing a very large role in investing in these projects in this region.
Number One for my money is the widening and duplication of North West Coastal Highway through Geraldton between Utakarra Rd and Chapman Valley Rd roundabout. Not only does this stretch of the highway need to be ‘double lane’ the entire way, it also needs to be widened considerable between Eight St and Place Rd to allow for turning lances at the traffic lights. It also need to be straightened from Place Rd to Webberton Rd through some of the CSBP land.
The price tag on this project is expected to be approx.. $220 million.
This would also mean a much safer stretch of road for all road users, removing congestion and high risk driver behaviour immediately from three primary schools that are directly impacted – St John’s, Allendale and St Lawrence’s – allowing for better traffic flow at peak times in that area. Also not forgetting that most of the buses that service Geraldton schools utilise this stretch of highway as well. It will also make it much more truck friendly and we should also consider widening the outside lanes to give road-trains and smaller vehicles more confidence to share the road together.
Duplication of that stretch at Utakarra/Eastward Rd’s would also encourage development of the existing empty parcels of land like the old council depot site, while straightening the stretch though CSBP site will make it much more attractive for redevelopment.
Currently our population is at about 41,000 but we should be aiming to that increase considerably over the next few decades towards 100,000. While we will never see the level of congestion that Perth experiences daily, that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t also be planning for the future expansion of Geraldton now.
Paul Brown MP
Member of Parliament
Candidate for the Seat of Geraldton
Newspaper sales have fallen dramatically around Australia in recent years, and our local Guardian has not been immune to the changes in how we all consume content.
Even though Everything Geraldton may compete in some ways with the Geraldton Guardian, I honestly believe Geraldton is better served if said newspaper continues does well.
Here are some of the reasons I believe you will benefit from buying our local paper.
They may be the most boring part of the paper, but I think they're the most important.
Why?
When a local government WANTS to get the word out about something, they will send a press release or public notice to all media, usually including Everything Geraldton.
I'm grateful for this. EG wants to help locals stay informed about what's happening in their community. Many people who never read the paper, including young people, are now far more connected and informed.
Sometimes the City will even pay Everything Geraldton to promote or publish something. This too is very helpful for us in terms of paying our staff and continuing operating. We think we're pretty good at getting information out to the Geraldton public. And we're super grateful for support from the CGG.
But when the council HAS to put something out to the public, but doesn't necessarily WANT a lot of feedback, I've noticed they just purchase an ad in the public notices section of a paper.
They are legally obligated to do this much of the time.
While I'm sure there's nothing malicious happening behind the scenes, I do believe that for much of the general public, only putting a public notice in a newspaper essentially makes it invisible. I don't think I know anyone under the age of 35 who even buys the paper with any regularity.
Here's a recent example. I've seen no hoo-ha or press release about it, despite it potentially having a massive impact on our city.
There were a number of complaints when the Jaffle Shack opened on the foreshore, saying that others weren't given the opportunity to put a business on the most prime piece of real estate in Geraldton. Now the city can technically say they have given everyone the opportunity. All you had to do was be one of the few people that buy the Guardian twice a week and always checked the public notices section.
In fact, each time there's a public outcry about a decision the city makes, I have heard: "We published a public notice in a newspaper and very few people responded."
So until the laws change to better reflect how people actually get information in 2016, it's incumbent upon us, the general public, to keep an eye on the public notices in our local papers.
The Geraldton Guardian employs a small team of journalists who put effort into chasing up stories.
It's no secret that journalism isn't exactly a growing industry, but it will probably survive for the foreseeable future. Even though it's not the highest paying career, it can lead to other fulfilling professions.
The Geraldton Guardian has a good track record of giving young journalists a start and helping them get their uni degree. I personally know a couple of people who are doing well in other careers now, who started off at the Guardian. Had they not had the support of the local paper in their youth, they may have struggled somewhat more.
I admit I'm extremely inconsistent when it comes to reading the paper. Or rather, I'm consistently terrible at it.
I will try harder after writing this article.
Three years ago I knew I wanted local content in a digital format, but no-one was going to do it in Geraldton. So instead of complaining, I started a business doing just that. But The goal of Everything Geraldton was not to replace other the media completely, but to be another voice.
I don't think a community is well served if there is only one media voice. If you piss off the wrong person, you can essentially be cut off from having your say.
Fortunately, this isn't the case in Geraldton.
We have Everything Geraldton, which is independant and I'm obviously an advocate for. There's the Geraldton Guardian/Mid West Times, who have been around for 100+ years and are backed by Seven West. There's a talented and creative team over at the ABC, who publish great stuff. And there's a few radio stations.
Having more media publications means a more diverse voice, and fewer newsworthy items are likely to slip through the cracks. It also gives advertisers more choices and opportunities to promote their products and services.
I know a couple of people who work at the Geraldton Guardian in the editorial team, and from what I know of them, I do believe that they care about the people of Geraldton.
It's not very common to have people who care so much about the community in charge of local media. Often the agenda to simply sell more papers at the cost of sensationalising everything wins out over the mandate to serve the community by printing the facts.
Anita Kirkbright is the current editor, and I've dealt with her in other capacities in the past. I've read several of her articles over the last year or two, and she certainly seems to have a desire to surface encouraging stories from the Mid West. It's a refreshing change from the usual negativity that seems to fill our Twitter and Facebook feeds.
That's not to say I agree with every publishing decision the Guardian makes, but for the time being I think it's well above par.
I'm pressed for time. I don't sit down and read the paper to alleviate boredom. I know reading the paper was a favourite pastime for our Granddads. But I have a million things to occupy me that are more interesting than a newspaper. And when something big happens I will probably hear about it well before the paper comes out anyway.
So when I do read the local paper, I want to get through it as quickly as possible.
I have listened to complaints for about 8 years now about how thin the Guardian is. But looking at it as someone who mostly reads content online, I consider thinness a positive.
When someone "reads" the paper, they don't actually read very much. You scan through the headlines until something stands out, and you end up reading about 1 and a half articles.
What you leave with is the knowledge that you haven't missed anything important that may affect you, your business, or your family.
And with a world of information now accessible through our smartphones, we don't need our local papers to try and be all things to all people, publishing all manner of lifestyle articles that we may or may not be interested in. They can just give us important local content, and we can follow our particular interests through apps, social media, websites, podcasts, YouTube etc.
In conclusion, my vision of the future of media in Geraldton doesn't involve a winner take all outcome as was the case in the past, but a diverse range of voices, each serving the community and playing a part in our daily lives. I hope the Geraldton Guardian is a part of that future.
Note: No one from the Geraldton Guardian had any involvement with this article.
The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be undertaking road maintenance works on the following flood damaged roads during the month of July.
As access to driveways may be limited during maintenance, the City encourages residents to park their vehicles outside the work area where possible.
Traffic management will be in place during this time. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.
If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Moneer Fates, Project Manager on 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au
Geraldton punk five-piece Alex The Kid have big news to announce this morning, in that they've signed to Adelaide punk/hardcore Pee Records and will be releasing their next album Speak Up on 19 August.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn, Ian Blayney MLA, Paul Brown MLC and Minister Terry Redman.
A total of $23.1million has been announced for erosion works along the Beresford Foreshore.
Minister for Regional Development and Lands Terry Redman was in Geraldton yesterday and made the announcement which includes $17.28million from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program, $4million from Mid West Ports and $1.85million from the City of Greater Geraldton.
The project will involve off-shore works to mitigate erosion including a protective 100 metre breakwater extension to the detached breakwater, a 45m extension to the existing groyne and three shore based retaining structures.
Public amenities will also be included in the works which will be funded by the City’s contribution.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said he was happy to hear Minister Redman say the works would help enhance and unlock the area and create a space that people want to be a part of.
“We’ve been working constructively with the State Government for more than two years and this is the best outcome we could have hoped for,” Mayor Van Styn said.
“This is a great collaborative effort between many parties to finally bring together a long term solution for our coast.
“It has taken some time but this is a very significant start and we look forward to continuing the discussions to ensure the best result for our whole city,” Mayor Van Styn added.
The City undertook engagement workshops with the community to develop a priority list of amenities to be included in the staged development of Beresford Foreshore.
Local residents had their say on the repair of damaged paths and landscaping, the replacement of facilities already lost from erosion and the inclusion of other amenities.
Amenity works on the foreshore will include landscaping, barbecues, picnic settings, benches, bicycle racks, showers, play equipment, lighting, drinking fountains and shade structures.
The works led by the City are set to be completed mid 2018 with tenders to go out in approximately four weeks.
Children at Bluff Point Primary School enjoying the after school Cricket Skills program.
Children at Bluff Point Primary School (BPPS) have been enthusiastic participants in an after-school Cricket Skills and School Attendance Program.
Sponsored by the Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC) and Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), the nine week program ran every Wednesday afternoon throughout Term Two.
GSAC provided three trained staff, the cricket equipment and healthy food for the sessions, and the WACA paid for a coordinator to supervise the students at each of the sessions.
The idea for the program was developed in conjunction with Research Assistant Lenny Papertalk from the WA Centre for Rural Health, in consultation with the Bluff Point Primary School (BPPS) Aboriginal Parent group.
‘Parents and teachers of BPPS were looking for something to engage the children and improve attendance levels at school.’
‘An after school sporting program seemed like a solution to keep the kids engaged and active,’ Ms Papertalk said.
Principal of BPPS Celine Bellve said the program was a great success with a huge turnout of children attending each week.
‘It’s been great to see such a mix of ages come along and to watch the older children being role models to the younger ones.’
‘Best of all, this program has encouraged our children to play a sport and have a go,’ Ms Bellve said.
With renewed funding, BPPS and GSAC would like to see the program continue at the school, possibly with a different sport.
GSAC Project Officer Adrian Bartlett can see the potential for programs like these to grow and be run in schools across Geraldton.
‘There is no doubt in my mind that sporting programs increase children’s health, behaviour and willingness to attend school.
‘Children learn the importance of sportsmanship, team spirit and respect for each other by creating a fun, positive, healthy environment for children to look forward to,’ Mr Bartlett said.
Water Monitoring with the Friends of Moore River Estuary.
Long tedious grant applications may be a thing of the past – as a new quick and simple approach has proved successful for five community groups in the NACC NRM Region to obtain funding for small coastal projects.
Dune restoration and protection at Coronation Beach and Glenfield Beach; revegetation at Jacques Point and the Lancelin foreshore; and water quality monitoring at the Moore River Estuary; are just a few of the projects that were funded through the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council’s easy to apply Coastal Quick Step grants program last year.
The grant program has been designed exclusively to service community groups for small one-off projects, up to $2,000, that can be completed in a short timeframe.
NACC Coastal and Marine Project Officer Hamish Longbottom said “The grants are designed to be easy for groups to quickly turn good ideas into reality. It’s amazing what a difference these relatively smaller projects are having in our coastal communities.”
The Coastal Quick Step grants are a part of NACC’s Coastal Community Grants program which will be opening in mid-July providing up to $10,000 for larger projects aimed at improving the management of our region’s unique coastal environment.
“We are looking forward to seeing more of these kinds of projects that contribute towards the successful protection and management of our coastline,” said NACC Coastal and Marine Project Officer Vanessa McGuiness.
For more information on the NACC’s Coastal and Marine Program, and opportunities to apply for the grants, please contact Vanessa McGuiness at Vanessa.McGuiness@nacc.com.au or on 9938 0108.
The grants programs are supported by NACC, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.
Revegetation of the coastal dunes undertaken by the Kalbarri Boardriders and local volunteers at Jacques Point.
Works to address erosion of Beresford Foreshore in Geraldton are part of a $23.1 million project announced today.
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton, Paul Brown MP, said this project is vital to protect an important part of our community and is supported by $17.28 million from the Royalties for Regions program, and would address an ongoing and expensive erosion problem along the Beresford Foreshore.
“The Beresford Foreshore, along with St George’s Beach, Sunset Beach and Drummonds Cove, all located north of the Geraldton port, have all been severely impacted by coastal erosion in recent years,” Mr. Brown said.
“Works will soon begin on the Beresford Foreshore to address the threat to the sensitive coastal environment and critical public and private infrastructure including a protective breakwater extension and an extension to the existing groyne.”
Also speaking at the event on behalf of the Minister for Transport Dean Nalder MLA was his Parliamentary Secretary, the Hon Jim Chown MLC.
“I have actively been lobbying for a state government solution for the Beresford foreshore and it is pleasing to see the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister for Transport acknowledge the role that the Geraldton Port and its infrastructure have played in hastening coastal erosion in the City,” Mr Brown said.
The Beresford Foreshore project will involve off-shore works to mitigate erosion including a protective 100m breakwater extension to the detached breakwater, an extension to the existing groyne and three retaining structures.
“This project is the outcome of multiple coastal engineering investigations based on extensive wave, current and sediment flow data gathered over a decade,” Mr. Brown said.
“The detailed sand nourishment and protection structure designs have been heavily scrutinised and peer reviewed by national and international experts.”
Mr. Brown said the project will reactivate and revitalise the Beresford shoreline making it a more attractive and versatile public space for locals and visitors alike
The project will be managed by the City of Greater Geraldton and is expected to be completed in 2018.
Mayor Shane Van Styn, Ian Blayney MLA, Paul Brown MP and Minister Terry Redman MLA.
Upstyling furniture is a popular trend that lets you dress up your old furniture, making them new again. If you have been wondering how to have a go at this yourself, Paint Place Geraldton can help with their Chalk Emulsion Paint by Porter’s Paints.
Porter's Chalk Emulsion is a decorative matt finish with a soft chalky appearance for painting furniture. Chalk Emulsion is easy to use, covers easily and is self-priming. It is the perfect choice for creating distressed and elegant effects on furniture, frames and shelving.
Chalk Emulsion comes in just about every colour you can think of and you are only limited by your imagination as to what you can create with it. Chalk Emulsion can go over wood, varnish, metal and plastic, and you only need minimal prep before painting. Painting as never been as easy, or fun! Have a look at the below video on easy and great Chalk Emulsion Paint is.
If you want to know more then go and see the team at Paint Place Geraldton at the Homemaker Centre or call them on 9921 7644.
It’s tax time again, and considering who to trust with your tax return is a big decision. ITP The Income Tax Professionals have built a proud reputation of excellence of the past 45 years, and are proud to say that more than 300,000 Australians trust them with their tax return each year.
But what if getting your tax done could win you $10,000? Well this year if you go to ITP and get them to complete your tax return you will go in the draw to win exactly that! And if you’re under 21 it’s only $110.
*Terms and Conditions Apply.
ITP also want reward one lucky customer each month by having their tax return fee refunded to them. To go in the draw all you have to do is check in on Facebook at your local ITP office when you go in to complete your personal tax return. How easy is that!
*Conditions apply
ITP is located at the below WA locations – call them today to make an appointment.
GERALDTON
50 Sanford St
9964 1031
BROOME
Shop 4, Chinatown Markets
9193 6776
KARRATHA
18 Hedland Pl
9185 2222
EXMOUTH
16 Ningaloo St
9949 4164
SOUTH HEDLAND
South Hedland Shopping Centre
9172 2062
NEWMAN
17 Newman Blvd
9140 1425
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, WE’LL DO YOUR TAXES
Last weekend Saturday I bought some clothing from Best and Less to enter my son into the Funrun over the weekend.
Somehow, don't know how, it got misplaced. But this morning (July 6) I got a phone call to say someone dropped it back into B&L.
I would like to say Thank You for being honest and returning back to the shop. My son was happy to have the bag of clothes back.
- Keisha
Thanks Elliot Brown for this heads up. I started playing it with my kids yesterday. I think they'll enjoy it a lot.
"Pokemon Go was just released, its like a virtual pokemon game which encourages people of all ages to walk around in real life and catch pokemon! Sort of like geocaching, might be a great thing to do over the school holidays for the kids with their parents."
Get it on iPhone and Android.
Pilbara Championships in Newman
Congratulation to Geraldton 1 who won the division 1 grandfinal 4-0
Ross Gibson Clive Curley Gabby Councillor Bjorn Jones
And Geraldton 2 finishing 3rd
Jack Callow JNR Kieren Simpson
And the two fill ins we thank you for your support
Posted by Alex Jones - Facebook.
Due to the wintery weather expected on Friday July 8, GRAMS NAIDOC Week finale celebrations will now be held indoors at the QEII CENTRE at 88 Durlacher St, instead of the new Geraldton Multipurpose Centre. The event will bring together entertainers, storytellers, dancers, bush tucker samples, poetry and life in a kaleidoscopic celebration of Aboriginal culture.
From 6pm – 9pm on Friday July 8, anyone within the Geraldton community can enjoy this free community event by indulging in free ‘bush tucker’ samples, including kangaroo sausage rolls, crocodile tempura, Emu Patties and more (while supply lasts). Kangaroo tail stew and soup will be available later in the evening.
Entertainer Phil Walley-Stack will MC the event and deliver a digeridoo performance in traditional costume, while local poet and elder Nola Gregory will recite a poem she has penned especially for the event. Aboriginal elder Clarrie Cameron will share a yarn or two in line with the NAIDOC theme, Songlines the living narrative of our nation.
Children are invited to try their hand at traditional artwork under the guidance of local artist Marrika Laudehr.
Ikwahn Café will have food and drink on sale. Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service chief executive Deborah Woods encouraged people of all ages and backgrounds to come down and also enjoy live music from local band, Morning Sons.
This free community event is a smoke and alcohol free family friendly event for all to enjoy.
For more information contact Event Nation on 9964 6088.
Whale watching off the coast of Geraldton today.
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