Planned water interruption in parts of Wandina

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Planned water interruption in parts of Wandina -

3 August 5am to 3pm Water Corporation will be turning off the water for customers living between Bellimos Dr, around Bellimos Park and further South towards Verita Rd.

Water supply will be interrupted from 5am and will be restored at 3pm.

An alternative source of potable water will be made available from Bellimos Park over the shut-off period.

Customers who wish to access water from this supply are encouraged to bring their bottles or storage containers for re-filling.

Customers with special water requirements should call our 24 hour Faults, Emergencies and Security line on 13 13 75.

Is your business operating at its peak?

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Today’s business owner often finds himself looking after the day-to-day operations including everything from operating practices to administrative processes to costs and cash flow to accounting systems.

How long has it been since you were asked these questions?
• Do you have the right business structure for your business?

• How do you streamline operating and administrative processes?

• What do you need to have an effective POS (Point of Sale system) that links to an online accounting platform?

• Are your businesses internal control systems adequate in relation to debtors, creditors & inventory management?

• How do you read financial statements (ie Profit & Loss /Balance Sheet)?

• Do you understand what impacts your business’ cash flow (ie maximise liquidity)?

• What do you need to do to monitor and contain costs (ie continuous improvement)?

• Do you know how to measure your product or service profitability margins?

• Have you covered all business’ legal requirements (ATO, ASIC, insurance & superannuation)?

• Do you have real time management reports to run your business and identify warning signals?

• Do you have real time information to make informed decisions?

• Are you forward planning in relation to budgets, forecasts and cash flow models?

Our advisors will review and renew your operating practices, identifying inefficiencies and making recommendations.

Your business cannot afford to lose any more time.
Call us for an obligation-free chat.

Glen Coombs
T: 9920 7400 M: 0400 408 205
glen.coombs@rsm.com.au
rsm.com.au/geraldton

 

Repairs to footpaths at Edith Cowan Park

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be repairing the footpath at Edith Cowan Park, located on Marine Terrace across from the Courthouse with works scheduled to begin on Tuesday 2 August and lasting for three days.

To ensure community safety the footpaths will be fenced off during the works.

Motorists and pedestrians are requested 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 please contact Kim North, City Precinct Facilitator, Sport and leisure on 08 9956 6600 or emailcouncil@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Stand up and be counted

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Census night is rapidly approaching. If you need a hand completing your form, the City of Greater Geraldton will be hosting Census hubs in Rangeway, Spalding, Mullewa and the Geraldton CBD. There will be free food and entertainment at some of the hubs. For more information visit - http://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/census-2016.aspx

GERALDTON CBD – 
QEII Seniors and Community Centre
88 Durlacher St
Tuesday 9 August: 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 10 August: 9am to 5pm
Refreshments provided

RANGEWAY – 
Bundiyarra
56-86 Eastward Rd
Tuesday 9 August: 4pm to 9pm
Featuring ban Morning Sons from 6pm-8pm, FREE roo stew and damper

SPALDING – 
Spalding Family Centre
75 Mitchell St
Wednesday 10 August: 4pm to 9pm
Featuring bank Red Ochre from 6pm-8pm, FREE roo stew and damper

MULLEWA – 
CRC
Cnr Jose St and Maitland Rd
Wednesday 10 August: 10am to 4pm
FREE sausage sizzle

One day closure of Aquarena

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the Aquarena will be closed on Tuesday 2 August 2016 from 7am for Western Power to undertake maintenance work on the facility’s main transformer.

Early morning swimmers won’t be affected by the closure as the Aquarena will be open from 5.30am-7am on 2 August.  Programs and classes scheduled for the day will be rescheduled.

The Aquarena will resume normal business hours on Wednesday 3 August 2016 from 5.30am to 7pm.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the Aquarena on(08) 9956 6906 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Prescribed Burning Alert - Glenfield 30th July

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Waggrakine Bushfire Brigade will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn on a block at the corner of Macedonia Drive and Alexander Drive, Glenfield on Saturday 30th July starting at approx. 8:30am.

We advise that people avoid the area to allow crews to work on the control burn.

There will be smoke from the burn and advise on the following:

  • Close all doors and windows
  • Turn off air conditioning 
  • Remove clothes from washing line
  • If you suffer from asthma or have breathing difficulties we advise you relocate away from the smoke 

We thank you for your cooperation whilst we conduct this Hazard Reduction Burn.

Any comments of concerns can be forward to: 
Murray Smith
Captain
Waggrakine Bushfire Brigade
0409 115 585

 

Win 2 Tickets to CounterMove – Sydney Dance Company with Turn It Up Dancewear

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Turn It Up Dancewear have been speaking with Sydney Dance Company and have been given an amazing opportunity to interview the dancers!!! In return we want to share this opportunity with you all :)

Turn It Up will be GIVING AWAY 2 tickets for CounterMove which will be showcasing at Queens Park Theatre Wed 8 August @7.30pm.

To WIN the tickets all you need to do is provide Turn It Up with a question you would like to know about the show or dancers! Make the questions fun and interesting (inappropriate questions will NOT be entered).

Then keep posted to see if your question has been answered by the talented performers of Sydney Dance Company

BE QUICK as this only runs for a short period of time!!!
Winners will be notified Mon 1 Aug...Entries Close Fri 29 July.

Watch the preview of the show here

 

One Day Only Price Blitz at Harvey Norman Electrical

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Harvey Norman Electrical are having a price blitz for ONE DAY ONLY!

Take a genuine 10% off their already low online pricing for today only.

This offer is only available for today Thursday 28th July 2016, 9am to 8pm.

So come into Harvey Norman Electrical at 38 Chapman Rd and grab yourself a deal.

Plus spend over $399 and receive a 12 bottle case of Wolf Blass Wine, even with the further discounts!

 

Winter Warmer Sale on at Batavia Furniture and Bedding

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If you have been thinking about upgrading your lounge or dining furniture or you need a new bed then you need to get into Batavia Furniture and Bedding for their great savings in their Winter Warmer Sale.

Holly 6 Seater Lounge with Chaise includes an inner-spring sofa bed mattress and storage ottoman. Comes in Mocha, Licorice, Chocolate, Sky Blue or Latte colours. $2149 – save $200

Kimberley 12 piece package includes 7 piece dining suite, buffet, large bookcase, large TV unit, coffee table and lamp table - $4119 save $745

Moza 7 piece Dining Suite for $1299 – save $200, black chairs are also available

BACK IN STOCK – Nova 4 Piece Package including queen bed, 2x 3 drawer chest, and 6 drawer chest for $2259 save $257

Hyatt Premium Queen Mattress with Bonnell Spring System and pillow top comfort that will provide orthopaedic support. Also available in single, king single, double and king sizes.

Batavia Furniture and Bedding is located at the Homemaker Centre, on Northwest Coastal Hwy Geraldton, or you can call them on 9921 4191

 

Fishability Program Launches in Geraldton

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Fishability (formerly Fishers with Disabilities Association Inc.) is a Western Australian charity which provides regular recreational fishing opportunities for children and adults living with disabilities. Over the years, the Association has grown and expanded its reach to include any members in the community requiring support to go fishing. Disability Service Providers, Aged care facilities; Education Support Centres; participants with mental health issues and socially isolated members of our community all benefit from the recreational fishing activities.

Under the leadership and guidance of a skill based Executive Management Board, and as a result of supply and demand, Fishability has expanded its programs in to Geraldton and secured local residents Peter Stratford and Chris Wilson who has volunteered to oversee the regular ongoing program.

Peter has years of recreational fishing experience having performed his role as Volunteer Fishing Liaison Officer with the Department of Fisheries for many years in Geraldton. Chris, an Iluka employee with a passionate civic mind to serve within the community identified with Fishability and also put his hand up to support the organisation to get the program up and running.

The introduction of Fishability will ensure a sustainable and regular program of activities in Geraldton, catering to children and adults in the community requiring support to experience the joy of fishing. The ongoing activities are supported by Fishability volunteers and are delivered at no cost to the participant.

The Fishability program officially commences in Geraldton on Thursday 28th July at the Batavia Museum Boardwalk and will continue on a monthly basis. http://fishability.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Geraldton-Calendar-Jul-to-Sep-2016.pdf

With the ongoing support from Department of Fisheries and Recfishwest, peak body for recreational fishing and through the Recreational Fishing Initiative Fund, Fishability has been able to design and manufacture a purpose built trailer and equip it with the fishing and safety gear required to deliver an effective, safe and welcoming program to the Geraldton community.

Fishability Executive Officer, Di Bruce said: “With a strong presence of members in the Perth metropolitan and Albany, Busselton and Mandurah areas, the Executive Management Board felt it timely to expand the operations of the organisation and provide our programs to children and adults living with disabilities in Geraldton. With emphasis on participation and ability rather than disability, the Geraldton Fishability team will ensure everybody has the opportunity to experience fishing with the support from volunteers, family and friends. With the modified equipment Fishability can offer our participants, it means that every person can enjoy the right to fish, regardless of age, disability or experience.